2026 NEW MDC XT 16HR ISLAND MKIII

MDC XT16HR ISLAND – BUILT FOR THOSE WHO DON’T DO “AVERAGE”

If you’re the kind of person who looks at a standard caravan and thinks, “that’ll do,” this isn’t for you.
The MDC XT16HR Island is built for those who want more power, more comfort, and more capability when heading off the beaten track.

This 16’ off-road weapon combines serious touring performance with luxury touches that make extended travel not just possible, but ridiculously comfortable. With a true island bed layout, spacious interior, and a clever 3-berth design, it delivers practicality without sacrificing style.

What really sets it apart is the power system. With an enormous 700W of solar and 600Ah of lithium, paired to a 2000W auto-transfer inverter, you can confidently run your essentials off-grid without constantly watching your battery levels like a nervous accountant.

Inside, it feels more like a compact apartment than a caravan. You’ve got a queen pillow-top mattress, full ensuite, diesel heating, air conditioning, microwave, and even a wall-mounted washing machine. Because apparently roughing it now includes clean laundry and climate control.

Outside, it’s built to handle Australia properly. A heavy-duty galvanised chassis, independent suspension, mud terrain tyres, and smart storage solutions mean it’s ready for real off-road conditions, not just gravel driveways pretending to be adventure.

Then there’s the thoughtful extras. Wireless phone charging, external kitchen, hot and cold shower, full annex setup. All the little things that quietly turn a good trip into a great one.

Put simply, the XT16HR Island punches well above its weight and price point. It’s not just popular because it looks good on paper. It’s popular because it works where it matters.

This is the van you buy when you’re done compromising.GENERAL

16’ Offroad Caravan
3 Berth
1 x custom pillow-top queen size innerspring mattress
Mattress size – 2000mm L x 1450mm W x 220mm H
Galvanised chassis + external aluminium composite panel
Combination of welded aluminium 50mm x 25mm RHS and 25mm x 25mm square aluminium alloy

WEIGHTS & RATINGS

Tare weight Approx. 2430kg
Towball weight Approx. 245kg
ATM Rating 3000kg
Payload Approx. 610Kg

DIMENSIONS – with Aircon

Open – 6752mm L x 4345mm W x 3073mm H
Closed (Travel Size) – 6752mm L x 2345mm W x 3073mm H
Annex size – 5.6m x 2m
Ensuite tent – 1.2m x 1.2m

CHASSIS

120mm x 50mm – Q460 galvanised steel RHS
Cruisemaster™ DO35 hitch
ARK XO750 Jockey Wheel
16 x 7.5 6/139.7 aluminium alloy wheels fitted with 265/75 R16 Goodride radial mud terrain, 1 x spare wheel & rear mounted external step/ service ladder
Tandem X-TRACK independent coil spring suspension with 2 x TOUGH TRAX HD shock absorbers on each side
12″ electromagnetic brakes with handbrake and drawbar mounted emergency breakaway system
4 x heavy duty lockable and adjustable drop down
CASP 1500kg high-lift scissor jack & integrated jacking points

EXTERIOR

4.35m 12V electric cassette awning
Full annex, enclosed roof, walls, floor and draft skirt
2 x 9kg gas cylinder holders with LCC27 pigtail connector
2 x 20L jerry can holders
2 x 80L fresh water & 1 x 80L grey water
12V electric marine diaphragm pump
External Slide out stainless steel body with gas hob cooktop & washboard sink with plumbed hot & cold water supply
Front-mounted chequer plate 3 bay storage box with forward-facing mud flap protection
Hot/cold external shower includes wall-mounted ensuite tent
Wall-mounted drop-down servery table

INTERIOR

Internal Modern oak timber style laminated bench & counter tops with black matte finished sink & tapware
Dometic CTS 4110 cassette toilet + hot & cold plumbed shower
Tinted slimline double glazed acrylic windows and double cassette blind with flyscreen and block-out
Ensuite 12V roof hatch with fan and LED lighting and skylight over the bed with 12V lighting and double cassette blind