RV REVIEW

WHAT MAKES THIS VAN TICK?

One of the latest releases from MDC is perhaps their boldest yet. I’ m referring to the new XT MK4 Series and the fact that it represents the company’ s first commitment to 48V electrical systems. Having experienced multiple iterations over the years, the XT launched this year was intended to be more than just another caravan with a 48V system shoe-horned into the existing architecture as best they could.

Instead, the XT range was redesigned around the dedicated Projecta 48V Intelli-Grid 48V Power Management System, and the result is a caravan with the electrical wherewithal to match its looks and touring capabilities.

Essentially, rather than limiting the high-output off-grid ability of this system to one van or as an upgrade option, MDC took a rangewide approach, with models available from 14ft to the subject of this review, the 19ft XT19 RD( rear door) MK4, in either pop-top or hard-roof configurations.

As I looked over this van at this year’ s Melbourne Leisurefest, and having spent time with MDCs out in the‘ real world’, I was intrigued …

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