MDC XT12HR 2021 - Caravan Body Maintenance; Locks and Latches; Rubber Seals; Sealants

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Caravan Body Maintenance
Locks and Latches
Locks need regular maintenance to ensure they operate correctly and stay free from corrosion. Diligent use of
WD40 or Inox will help in this regard. Both locks and latches need to be checked for adjustment to ensure correct
seal compression.
Rubber Seals
Rubber seals are crical in reducing or eliminang dust and water ingress. Damaged or worn seals should be
replaced immediately. Seals that are overly compressed will stay flaened and be less effecve. (See maintenance
schedule)
Sealants
Regular checking of sealants will help avoid any likelihood of water ingress on your caravan. Off road use can cause
mechanical damage to seals from vegetaon and stones striking the caravan body. 6 monthly inspecons should be
undertaken, and any necessary repairs made.
Mechanical Maintenance
Wheels and Tyres
Tyres should be checked for damage prior to each trip. Inspect for adequate tread depth and any damage
parcularly to sidewalls. Wheel nuts must be checked with a torque wrench. When picking up your new caravan
check the wheel nut torque at 50, 100, 200 and 500km. Check before each trip and daily when travelling for longer
periods. Do not over ghten, always use a torque wrench to ensure accuracy.
Brakes
The electric brakes on your caravan are a drum type. Drum brakes require regular adjustment to ensure even pad
wear and proper performance. This is an important safety item. The recommended interval for checking adjustment
is 5000km.
Bearings and Seals
The Timken bearings in your caravan are protected with a rubber seal on the rear of the drum and a fricon fit
bearing cap on the front. Normal use without encountering water crossings these should be services every
5000km.
Suspension
Suspension maintenance should be done as per the schedule contained in this booklet. Regular lubricaon and
inspecon are crical, and the grease points are indicated below. Regular checks of the torque on the trailing arm
bolts indicated will prolong correct wheel alignment.
Trailing arm suspension should not be reversed up guers and obstrucons in a heavy maer. Always use a ramp or
similar if you are backing over high guers and obstacles.