MDC makes going off-grid easy in their new ACPLUS MKIII range

For the last few years, MDC have steadily been expanding their camper and hybrid van range. What was once an entry-level brand has become a high-quality player in the touring space, and their new MDC ACPLUS MKIII range is the next step in the company’s, and dare I say entire market segment’s, evolution. 

What’s ACPLUS anyway? 

Put simply, ACPLUS is a huge step forward in off-grid electrics and provides a big leap in terms of what’s possible to run off your 12V system while in the bush, without the need for shore power. For over a decade, Projecta and MDC have been working side by side in the latter’s camper fit-outs, and they’ve come together to provide up to 1225W of solar, 600Ah of lithium power and 3000W of inverter-provided 240V capability. For those not in the know, this is a metric buttload of available power and charging. 

What this translates to is the ability to run a slew of electrical accessories without having to plug a 240V cord from shore power or a gennie. AC, front loader washing machines, diesel heaters, microwaves and induction cooktops – you name it are all able to be run when you’re out the back of beyond. Basically, everything that’s convenient about modern living is now also available in your MDC MKIII camper – the word “gamechanger” gets bandied about way too frequently for my liking, but at the very least this is a big evolutionary step forward for off-grid standards of living. 

The amount of power on tap is impressive, but so is the charging side of things. The Projecta DC-DC units offer up to 75A of charge from the tow rig’s alternator or solar, and if you have shore power available, you can be juiced up in record time with 180A of charge from a 240V outlet. 

Oh, and it’s all operational and able to be monitored from your smart device or phone too. If you’re a “give me convenience or give me death!” sort of person, the MDC ACPLUS MKIII range is right up your alley my friend. 

MDC ACPLUS MKIII Model Upgrades:

2024 MDC XT16HR East West MKIII + 2024 XT16HR Island MKIII

MDC’s flagship 16-foot hybrid models have had a big kick in the pants in terms of easy-to-live-with-ability, which include:

• 700W of Rooftop Solar
• 600Ah of LiFePRO+ Lithium battery power
• Projecta INVCHR2 – 12V automatic 120A 5-stage lithium battery charger
• Projecta INVCHR2 – 12V 2000W pure sine wave inverter with automatic AC transfer
• 2 x Projecta IDC25X Intelli-Charge 25 Amp Dual Battery Charger
• 2 x 10W wireless benchtop built-in phone chargers
• European-made AutoTerm Air2D 2kW diesel heater with LED display & 8L diesel tank.
• Truma Offroad Aventa air conditioning can be run off internal batteries
• SolarAir– Thermal Management solar panel mounting system to maximise system efficiency and performance through convective heat transfer technology
• Trail-Assure^® BG-5000 asymmetric stability control
• Reversing Escape Eyes® camera, with integrated windscreen mounted monitor
• 2.5kg capacity wall-mounted front loader washing machine
• Built-in 20L 700W Microwave
• Rear-mounted external step/ service ladder
• Thetford, Truma and Dometic Appliances
• External TV Compartment with TV arm & power outlets
• Supplied 240V A-grade crystal plate portable induction cooktop
• ARK XO750 Jockey Wheel
• Front-mounted chequer plate 3-bay storage box
• Modern oak timber style laminated bench & counter tops with gloss grey cabinetry
• Black sinks, tapware, cabinet hardware, switches & power outlets
• New look exterior including slimline tinted windows, bold black components and power green decal design
• Inside/ outside rolling pantry with pass-through storage hatch (East West model hatch)

2024 MDC AusRV XL13E MKIII 

Already the best-selling 13-foot hybrid in the country, the XL13E now has class-leading electricals, not to mention a bunch of other advancements as well:

• 570W of Rooftop solar
• 600Ah of LiFePRO+ Lithium battery power
• Projecta INVCHR2 – 12V automatic 120A 5-stage lithium battery charger
• Projecta INVCHR2 – 12V 2000W pure sine wave inverter with automatic AC transfer
• 2 x Projecta IDC25X Intelli-Charge 25 Amp Dual Battery Charger
• 2 x 10W wireless benchtop built-in phone chargers
• European-made AutoTerm Air2D 2kW diesel heater with LED display & 8L diesel tank.
• Truma Offroad Aventa air conditioning can be run off internal batteries
• SolarAir– Thermal Management solar panel mounting system to maximise system efficiency and performance through convective heat transfer technology
• Trail-Assure^® BG-5000 asymmetric stability control
• Reversing Escape Eyes® camera, with integrated windscreen mounted monitor
• Thetford and Truma Appliances
• Supplied 240V A-grade crystal plate portable induction cooktop
• ARK XO750 Jockey Wheel
• Front-mounted chequer plate 3-bay storage box
• Modern oak timber style laminated bench & counter tops with gloss grey cabinetry
• Black sinks, tapware, cabinet hardware, switches & power outlets
• Inside/ outside rolling pantry with pass-through storage hatch
• External TV compartment with TV arm and power outlets

2024 MDC AusRV XL15E MKIII + 2024 AusRV XL15-4E MKIII

AusRV’s 2 and 4-berth 15-footers weren’t left out either, with both copping the full Projecta catalogue to the face, not to mention having a swift follow-up rearrangement of its internals for good measure:

• 745W of Rooftop Solar
• 600Ah of LiFePRO+ Lithium battery power
• Projecta INVCHR2 – 12V automatic 120A 5-stage lithium battery charger
• Projecta INVCHR2 – 12V 2000W pure sine wave inverter with automatic AC transfer
• 2 x Projecta IDC25X Intelli-Charge 25 Amp Dual Battery Charger
• 2 x 10W wireless benchtop built-in phone chargers
• European-made AutoTerm Air2D 2kW diesel heater with LED display & 8L diesel tank.
• Truma Offroad Aventa air conditioning can be run off internal batteries
• SolarAir– Thermal Management solar panel mounting system to maximise system efficiency and performance through convective heat transfer technology
• Push button electric roof
• Trail-Assure^® BG-5000 asymmetric stability control
• Reversing Escape Eyes® camera, with integrated windscreen mounted monitor
• Built-in 20L 700W Microwave
• Thetford, Truma and Dometic Appliances
• External TV Compartment with TV arm & power outlets
• Supplied 240V A-grade crystal plate portable induction cooktop
• Dometic 130L NRX1130 12V Refrigerator
• ARK XO750 Jockey Wheel
• Modern oak timber style laminated bench & counter tops with gloss grey cabinetry
• Black sinks, tapware, cabinet hardware, switches & power outlets
• Inside/outside rolling pantry with pass-through storage hatch
• External TV compartment with TV arm and power outlets

Further info and where to go:

Established in 2005, MDC remains proudly family-owned and operated and has grown to be one of Australia’s largest distributors of campers and caravans, with over 40,000 units sold nationwide across its 8 showrooms.

MDC was the first off-road camper trailer and hybrid caravan importer in Australia to obtain RVMAP Accreditation. Additionally, they’re one of the few manufacturers in the industry to have become an ISO9001 Quality Certified business. In 2021, MDC also launched in the United States with over 13 showrooms and dealers across the country. 

For more of the low-down on the ACPLUS MKIII range, visit the MDC website.