MDC hard floor campers

Howe80 · January 09, 2016, 10:04:00 PM

Hi any body had experience with mdc campers

Looking at hard floor model any tips to look out for or stay away from thanks cheers

evolution · January 09, 2016, 10:09:39 PM

Where are you from mate, what sort of hard floor camper are you looking at?

Cheers
Nick

Howe80 · January 09, 2016, 10:22:17 PM

Central qld mate looking to spend around 8k want something that is going to handle gravel rds ect

Howe80 · January 09, 2016, 10:23:48 PM

Voyager ranger at moment

Liege · January 10, 2016, 11:55:33 AM

probably something to note is that MDC are generally imported trailers. this usually means that the build quality is not on par with aussie made. The price of these trailers reflects that. having said that i purchased an imported hardfloor through top trail before they merged/disappeared, we've had it for 4 years and has been great, taken it to cape and bush camping 8 times a year with very little problems. upgrading now only due to having little ones.

Bill · January 10, 2016, 06:18:52 PM

Quote from: Howe80 on January 09, 2016, 10:04:00 PM
Hi any body had experience with mdc campers Looking at hard floor model any tips to look out for or stay away from thanks cheers

If possible you can pop into your local BCF, they sell them and usually have one on hand for you to have a look over.
I have a Mate with a forward fold. He's had it a couple years with no dramas and has taken it on some pretty rough tracks.
Bill

woolgoolgaoffroad · January 10, 2016, 06:38:02 PM

Quote from: Howe80 on January 09, 2016, 10:04:00 PM
Hi any body had experience with mdc campers Looking at hard floor model any tips to look out for or stay away from thanks cheers

sure have....bought one sold it

mumbls · January 10, 2016, 08:21:17 PM

Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on January 10, 2016, 06:38:02 PM
sure have....bought one sold it

Maybe you need to elaborate on this.

MDS69 · January 10, 2016, 11:20:07 PM

Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on January 10, 2016, 06:38:02 PM
sure have....bought one sold it

Quote from: mumbls on January 10, 2016, 08:21:17 PM
Maybe you need to elaborate on this.

I think reading between the lines is all that is required.

mumbls · January 10, 2016, 11:26:50 PM

Quote from: MDS69 on January 10, 2016, 11:20:07 PM
I think reading between the lines is all that is required.

Niggly Shit? Real issues? Expected more than he should for the money? Unreasonable when dealing with the supplier? Not trying to be smart arse, but back up a statement. Always hear the crap, rarely hear the good.

McGirr · January 10, 2016, 11:40:39 PM

Unfortunately certain brands of campers will always have good and bad points. The old saying, bad service you will tell 10 people. No matter what you buy it's always worth doing the research. The Internet / social media is very powerful.

Take on board information from actual owners not from anti import discussions. Everyone has certain budgets and as long as it gets you out and about enjoying the great outdoors that's the main thing.

All the best in choosing what suits you and your budget.

Mark

woolgoolgaoffroad · January 11, 2016, 06:27:46 AM

Quote from: mumbls on January 10, 2016, 11:26:50 PM
Niggly Shit? Real issues? Expected more than he should for the money? Unreasonable when dealing with the supplier? Not trying to be smart arse, but back up a statement. Always hear the crap, rarely hear the good.

fair call....
i won't comment here as i dont want to upset anyone.I can pm you a link- or you can google mdc product review

jwb · January 11, 2016, 07:46:14 AM

A mate of mine bought a FF unit last year about 3 weeks before
we left for a 4 week cape york trip
It surprised me! Although quite a large/long unit it did the old coach road & OTl as well as the other older AU built softfloors amongst the group.
Admittedly this is a 20K + unit
Cheers

Bird · January 11, 2016, 07:54:08 AM

Have a look around, theres some excellent used Aussie made trailers around for that price...

The punter · January 11, 2016, 09:56:27 AM

Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on January 11, 2016, 06:27:46 AM
fair call....
i won't comment here as i dont want to upset anyone.I can pm you a link- or you can google mdc product review

Why not? This is the value of forums, people posting real life experiences for others to benefit

Bird · January 11, 2016, 10:00:29 AM

Quote from: MDS69 on January 10, 2016, 11:20:07 PM
I think reading between the lines is all that is required.

x eleventy willion

edz · January 11, 2016, 10:22:24 AM

Quote from: The punter on January 11, 2016, 09:56:27 AM
Why not? This is the value of forums, people posting real life experiences for others to benefit

Unfortunitely there are some alphabet named importers / manufacturers around [ not these in question ] that dont like the publicity and engage legal actions to stop people discussing products publicly .. Make of that what you will ..
So out of " RESPECT " to our Forum owners we try not to, so as they dont get hit with a similar law suit and or shut down .

wilson79 · January 11, 2016, 10:28:39 AM

Quote from: Howe80 on January 09, 2016, 10:22:17 PM
Central qld mate looking to spend around 8k want something that is going to handle gravel rds ect

8k for a hardflloor is pretty cheap?

The punter · January 11, 2016, 10:31:44 AM

Quote from: edz on January 11, 2016, 10:22:24 AM
Unfortunitely there are some alphabet named importers / manufacturers around [ not these in question ] that dont like the publicity and engage legal actions to stop people discussing products publicly .. Make of that what you will ..
So out of " RESPECT " to our Forum owners we try not to, so as they dont get hit with a similar law suit and or shut down .

Yep I am aware of that situation. But this is a different xyz brand who actually has a presence on the forum, or did for a while.

Peterr · January 11, 2016, 10:42:00 AM

Always lots of naysayers from those who've never owned the product , but believe all they read on forums!!!

I've had my MDC for a couple of years , it's not done a lot of hard work but has done lots of Kms; never had a hassle with it.. Canvas has held out a few really heavy rain events, tows great , does all I want , and is great value....

I've seen a couple of the very early MDC's that did need improvement, but they really appear to have got their act together over the last couple of years..

And NO , I'm not associated with MDC or any other brand , just a contented MDC customer, of which there are lots that I've met ....

macca · January 11, 2016, 11:49:28 AM

Quote from: Peterr on January 11, 2016, 10:42:00 AM
Always lots of naysayers from those who've never owned the product , but believe all they read on forums!!!

I've had my MDC for a couple of years , it's not done a lot of hard work but has done lots of Kms; never had a hassle with it.. Canvas has held out a few really heavy rain events, tows great , does all I want , and is great value....

I've seen a couple of the very early MDC's that did need improvement, but they really appear to have got their act together over the last couple of years..

And NO , I'm not associated with MDC or any other brand , just a contented MDC customer, of which there are lots that I've met ....

But that is not the case in this instance Peter, the poster actually owned one and was so dis satisfied with it that he sold it and moved on. There is a whole thread on his woes and I respect him for not tainting the OP's thread but giving him links if he wanted to follow it up. The OP did ask for the good and the bad

muzza01 · January 11, 2016, 08:22:36 PM

Doesn't matter which brand as they are all made in China anyways.
Not sure what $8k will buy you in the range of hard floors except probably a bit of trouble, that is unless you look Spend a little more and you will find a lot more doors open for you.

As others have said, some of the bigger importers with the 3 letter names havnt got the best reputation with after sales service or warranty and will threaten legal action against those who wish to complain.

In saying that, the MDC rear fold hard floor was my pick for the $$ at the camping show I went to last year. Sometimes though, from what I have heard

the display model often differs to the bought one.

Me, I bought my rear fold hard floor (Chinese) for sub $10k but I had to modify it a fair bit to get it worthy of being capable off-road. There is a link at the bottom of my signature if you want to get a true evaluation of the good and the bad.
I don't regret my purchase, well within budget and happy with the end product.

Luke_D · January 11, 2016, 08:43:20 PM

I have a MDC offroad soft floor. 1 1/2 yrs old and never had any problems with it.

Is it as good as an aussie made one?? dunno..never owned one. quite happy with what I have. Its got my young family out camping at a fraction of the price.

I get the aussie made vs imported debate. I understand why we should buy locally, but I couldn't afford an aussie made one, so if I didn't get an import I would be still sitting at home dreaming about camping.

I give it the once over after each trip, check welds for cracks etc, redo the bearings every 6-12 months. same maintenance I would do if I bought an aussie made one!

muzza01 · January 11, 2016, 08:46:30 PM

Quote from: Luke_D on January 11, 2016, 08:43:20 PM
I have a MDC offroad soft floor. 1 1/2 yrs old and never had any problems with it.

Is it as good as an aussie made one?? dunno..never owned one. quite happy with what I have. Its got my young family out camping at a fraction of the price.

I get the aussie made vs imported debate. I understand why we should buy locally, but I couldn't afford an aussie made one, so if I didn't get an import I would be still sitting at home dreaming about camping.

I give it the once over after each trip, check welds for cracks etc, redo the bearings every 6-12 months. same maintenance I would do if I bought an aussie made one!

Agreed.

JD-120 · January 11, 2016, 09:23:26 PM

Quote from: Luke_D on January 11, 2016, 08:43:20 PM
I have a MDC offroad soft floor. 1 1/2 yrs old and never had any problems with it.

Is it as good as an aussie made one?? dunno..never owned one. quite happy with what I have. Its got my young family out camping at a fraction of the price.

I get the aussie made vs imported debate. I understand why we should buy locally, but I couldn't afford an aussie made one, so if I didn't get an import I would be still sitting at home dreaming about camping.

I give it the once over after each trip, check welds for cracks etc, redo the bearings every 6-12 months. same maintenance I would do if I bought an aussie made one!

could not agree more. Nicely put!

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