MDC releases first powered pop-top
New Chinese-built MDC XT14E lowers the entry price for an electric pop-topTop-selling imported brand MDC continues its rapid roll out of new hybrid camper models, with the Queensland-based outfit recently releasing its first hard-walled camper with a power-operated pop-top roof.
The hard roof on the new MDC XT14E raises and lowers by pressing a switch in the control panel, activating linear electric actuators located at each corner. To make setting up even easier the new 14ft pop-top also comes standard with a powered awning.
Like other off-road hybrid campers from MDC, the XT14E model features aluminium composite walls and a galvanized chassis, and rides on independent trailing arm suspension with twin shocks and coil springs.
Other off-road fittings include a Cruisemaster DO35 coupling, 12in off-road electric brakes and 16in alloy wheels with mud-terrain tyres (plus two spares).
Well equipped for the price
The MDC XT14E also comes equipped with an external slide-out kitchen and fridge slide, external hot/cold shower, two 9kg gas bottles, two 80L water tanks, twin 100Ah battery system with 1000W invertor and two 150W solar panels, and an audio unit with internal and external speakers.
Internally, there’s a comfy north-south double bed with innerspring mattress, central lounge/café dinette and a combination shower/toilet.
The new XT14E boosts MDC’s hard-walled line-up to 17 models, ranging from 12ft hybrids to 22ft off-road caravans. Tare weight of the new 14ft pop-top is just over two tonnes, with an ATM of 2800kg delivering a payload of around 750kg.
It’s the second automatic set-up feature introduced by MDC in the past 18 months, following a power opening and folding mechanism released as an option for its Cruizer Highside hard-floor camper.
Priced at $55,991, the MDC XT14E under-cuts most power-operated pop-tops available from Australian manufacturers, including the circa-$60K Avida Wave along with even pricier offerings from boutique builders like North Coast and Track Trailer.
New Melbourne MDC showroom
Meanwhile, MDC has expanded its retail footprint in Victoria with the opening of a large new showroom in the caravanning hub of Campbellfield Victoria.
Occupying a building where Billabong caravans were previously built, the new Campbellfield outlet at 1551 Sydney road is MDC's third Victorian dealer, joining other showrooms in Kilsyth and Geelong.
“We realised we were missing out on sales not being in the industry hub of Campbellfield,” explained Market Direct Group's chief financial officer Richie Fort. “We had been looking for a while and the former Billabong site became available.
“We will be doing a mix of sales and production from the undercover 2400sqm site.
“We’re excited as it will be a great opportunity to showcase the full range undercover in a great location."
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