Hybrid camper · Off-grid
MDC XT16HR Island MKIII (2026)
From $79,990
MDC's flagship hybrid camper. Bridges the traditional camper-trailer and off-road caravan formats with a hard-walled body, queen island bed, internal ensuite and a slide-out external kitchen. Cruisemaster DO35 hitch, MDC's own X-TRACK tandem independent coil suspension, 600 Ah of LiFePO4 lithium and 700 W of rooftop solar make it a credible extended-touring rig for couples plus one. Currently discounted from $84,990.
What we like
- ✓ True off-road suspension and approach/departure angles
- ✓ 600 Ah lithium plus 700 W solar — multi-week off-grid autonomy in stock spec
- ✓ Cruisemaster DO35 hitch for serious off-road articulation
- ✓ 3-tonne ATM keeps the tow-vehicle pool wide (mid-size 4WD utes)
What we don't
- ✕ Tight 3-berth layout — not a family rig
- ✕ Mixed after-sales feedback in recent ProductReview entries
- ✕ Hybrid format trades interior living space for off-road capability
- ✕ MKIII is a relatively recent generation — long-term build-quality data is thin
Specifications
At a glance
- Body style
- Hybrid camper
- Segment
- Off-grid
- Berths
- 3 berths
- Layout
- Front queen island bed, internal ensuite (cassette toilet, hot/cold shower), slide-out external stainless-steel kitchen
- Bed configuration
- Island bed
- Ensuite
- Internal
- Off-road rating
- Off-road
Dimensions
- Length (overall)
- 6,752 mm
- Width
- 2,200 mm
- Height
- 2,700 mm
Weights
- Tare
- 2,430 kg
- ATM (max legal)
- 3,000 kg
- Ball weight
- 245 kg
- Payload
- 570 kg
Construction
- Chassis
- MDC (120×50 Q460 galvanised steel RHS) (galvanised)
- Suspension
- Independent coil — MDC X-TRACK tandem (dual TOUGH TRAX HD shocks per side)
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Cladding
- Composite panel
Self-sufficiency
- Fresh water
- 160 L
- Grey water
- 80 L
- House battery
- 600 Ah (Lithium)
- Solar
- 700 W
- Inverter
- 2,000 W
- Air conditioner
- Yes
- Toilet
- Cassette
- Hot water
- Yes
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $79,990
- Built in
- Australia
- Sale status
- on sale
Best for
- • Couples plus occasional third doing extended off-grid touring
- • Buyers prioritising off-road capability over interior space
- • Owners towing with a mid-size or full-size 4WD ute