MDC Forte 9+ Shakedown Trip and First Thoughts
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- So we sold the camper as I had some issues getting it setup as Im managing a back and hip problem at the moment - but we bought a small caravan the @MARKETDIRECTCAMPERS MDC Forte 9 +
This is our second time out with the van and we decided to use it as another shakedown trip and an opportunity to get some footage.
We went to Brunswick for a night and stayed at a hipcamp called Ferdinand at Perron Estate - it was super private and lots of firewood around and we would definitely return - even got a pack of Orios from the host.
Then we went to Tasman Caravan Park in Yallingup for a night and enjoyed an Ensuite Site.
The Forte is a ripper little van - perfect next step for us
Link to Hipcamp Site
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Link to Yallingup Caves Caravan Park
tasmanholidayp...
Small, practical and versatile camper but without food storage. I will check it out for sure. Great video !!!
Hey, sorry for the late reply… Thank you so much for your interest and your comments and hopefully you have joined us as a subscriber because we certainly do need them :-)
Love the FJ and van combo. An ideal set up for the light tow capacity of the FJ. Thanks for sharing
Yep we think it’s perfect:)
Congrats for your new van they make camping so much easier. We like Perron too for a camp sometimes. Thanks and enjoy your travels.
Thanks yep what a ripper campsite :)
A very neat little van - nice video - Thanks for sharing
Hey, thank you for your comments, and hopefully you have joined us as a subscriber… Lord knows we need them 😊
Hey mate yep easy as we have 250 kg constant springs because I carry lots of tools etc through the week FJ is also my tradie Ute … and we have airbagman airbags with about 15psi in them when the vans on
Thanks for the tips Mark, much appreciated!
Love the new van guys
Thanks mate :)
Love them as camp neighbours with that music NOT !!!
Awesome! We just purchased a MDC XT12HR… 🇦🇺
Good choice!
What tipped you over the edge and bite the bullet?
@@robertwilson1827 end of model runout price.
Great video!
Could you do a quick walk round of the outside? Curious what’s under all the hatches / storage around the place
Yep will do on the next trip out :)
Hey Mark, enjoyed the video of the new MDC caravan. I’m interested in your FJ cruiser as the tow vehicle as I have one. Was wondering if you’ve upgraded the suspension etc. to improve its towing capacity for the caravan? Any tips would be appreciated 😊. Cheers, Mark
I am interested in MDC 9+ future 🤔
Hey mate sorry for the late reply some folks have had some dramas but overall we have had a great experience from MDC Perth
A cd plays?
I'm in the USA, I've got an FJ and I'm considering that exact trailer. I see you uploaded this about 8 mo ago.
How does the FJ perform towing it? Do you have an Auto or is it a Manual transmission?
What is your opinion of the camper quality?
I'm in a very different environment temperature wise but, do you find that when you use the heater in the cold the walls get wet?
Hey Mate and Gday from Down Under as you guys say - yep we love it and the FJ eats it up unless youre heading into a nasty headwind as wtih all tow cars / vans experience - our FJ Is Auto 2011 model and has just gone over 400,000 KM never misses a beat - yep we do use the diesel heater to warm up before we hit the sack if its cold then turn it off - then if its a chilly morning pop it on again takes a few mins to heat up but not too long - we are camoing this coming weekend and will be a chilly evening and morning I tested the hot water and heater yesterday and all good after being laid up for a couple of months over winter ..overall any MDC van is good Ive found - just gott ebsure your local dealer has a strong warranty dept as with any van there will be issues - our dealer sorted our camera at rear and swapped it out for a new one - no trouble MnM
Hey mate, what’s the ball weight ? We’ve also got an FJ 👍🏼 just got you to 500 subs 👍🏼
Hey mate …. Light as check out the specs
www.marketdirect.com.au/product/forte-9-plus-hybrid-offroad-caravan/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADzZg03joWmgOy2SYgUHVWkTB2qo1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTfZ3obvFjimA3GyqZmXU4RGkTTtnCevq-KQzmjDsTD3NoGONSl4i3UaArvUEALw_wcB
Did you need to upgrade the rear springs on the FJ. Fully loaded your ball weight will be up around 180kg
Thanks for the video and a good insight into the van . How did you go with the v6 petrol for towing the van . I have the v6 petrol hilux.
Hey mate think I mentioned it in the vid but … I normally get around 13L/100 ish and heading into the wind we got smashed as many van towers will attest to prob close to 25s but on way back the car scanner I have that feeds back live data averaged 19 which I thought was acceptable
@@markandmandyoutandabout so it towed ok , didn’t feel too heavy?
Can I ask why you got rid of the camper. We are deciding which way to go at the moment, Camper or this little caravan. Ta
Hey thanks for the comment and hopefully you have joined us as a subscriber:)
Anyway I have developed a bit of a back issue and putting up and pulling down the previous camper just became a bit much and took some of the fun out of the camping experience
This unit you go in back and I clip two clips on outside then simply push roof up and a few minutes later you’re enjoying a drink
Is there room somewhere to put underneath a aircon unit
I’d recommend a portable one like an EcoFlow
the car you're driving a lot of gay people drive them .
Just saying , but the van is really nice.😊😊
LOL :)