i put LED lights on the caravan rear as the old ones were festoon globe type ......the LEDs are way brighter and after the most recent trip away my mate told me after following that my lights were not very easy to see ........also put new wire for the LEDs and a caravan plug on the rig as well .......going away as a single its hard to check the lights ......
Whenarewethere said
07:44 PM Feb 14, 2021
Experimenting with fans on my air compressors' after cooler.
Would have been on the banks of the Snowy River with 2 other vans,with a nice campfire going.Just have to wait to get the all clear from the lockdown.
Then we are off.
Dougwe said
08:05 PM Feb 14, 2021
Nuffink. Lockdown does that to ya.
Mike Harding said
08:41 PM Feb 14, 2021
Converted the spare water pump to be able to pump from containers into the van's main tanks.
Radar said
08:56 PM Feb 14, 2021
Unloaded the caravan from our short 8 beautiful days away. Stripped the bed, turned the mattress.
Made a very short list of things for me to check and do. Eg. Retension wheel nuts, replaced the tyres before leaving 1000 ks. ago.
Now to wait till we get a window of opportunity to escape away.
bgt said
09:09 PM Feb 14, 2021
Just looked at it. Poor thing needs a workout.
Possum3 said
07:40 AM Feb 15, 2021
Spent just about whole day "washing" it. That Red Dust that gets into every crevice is like a tattoo, after a few weeks in western Queensland - has anyone ever discovered some way to stop it discolouring all the white sealant around windows, hatches and doors or at least know of a way to successfully clean it?
Fortunately it is well sealed and has no dust ingress inside the van or hatches.
KJB said
08:12 AM Feb 15, 2021
Whenarewethere wrote:
Experimenting with fans on my air compressors' after cooler.
Temperature "In" and Temperature "Out" readings...? Would be interesting.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:47 AM Feb 15, 2021
Aha . I went around with some glue and screws . A few had come out the back of those push to lock on cupboards. A few minutes all fixed . Yet has been like that for 18 months !! Talking LED ? Removed the LED strip down the side of motorhome. Sun has got to it . Going to fit another LED strip under awning due to better UV protection .. Oh fitted 3 bar MAP to Chev 6.5 .. Now it doesnt go into limp mode . Pulls like a train till I get to decent hill !!
Radar said
10:02 AM Feb 15, 2021
Possum3 wrote:
Spent just about whole day "washing" it. That Red Dust that gets into every crevice is like a tattoo, after a few weeks in western Queensland - has anyone ever discovered some way to stop it discolouring all the white sealant around windows, hatches and doors or at least know of a way to successfully clean it?
Fortunately it is well sealed and has no dust ingress inside the van or hatches.
most times, water and vinegar with some elbow grease.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:07 AM Feb 15, 2021
Maybe a little Kerosene or wax- Polish to assist in sealing surface ?
Radar said
10:08 AM Feb 15, 2021
it is a case of what I need to do today.
The breakaway pin come out of the thingy on the caravan draw bar, not once but trice with my brand new tyres so I have now purchased a new one.
Interesting the wires are both black, no noticeable differences, checking the old wiring seems to be the same except got some silver paint on it, careless me.
So I am guessing it can be connected both ways.
Whenarewethere said
10:28 AM Feb 15, 2021
KJB wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
Experimenting with fans on my air compressors' after cooler.
Temperature "In" and Temperature "Out" readings...? Would be interesting.
Good idea!
But with 3 compressors the actual run time is less than 3 minutes to pump up 4 tyres 20 > 35psi including filling the air tank.
It is worth considering simply out of interest & see what temperatures are like after 20 minutes.
I have thought about upping the 90psi cutoff switch to a 150psi switch which will increase the initial burst of air.
This option will reduce moisture levels.
But then ideally I would need a second after cooler after the moisture has been removed to bring the air back up to ambient temperature.
Spent just about whole day "washing" it. That Red Dust that gets into every crevice is like a tattoo, after a few weeks in western Queensland - has anyone ever discovered some way to stop it discolouring all the white sealant around windows, hatches and doors or at least know of a way to successfully clean it?
Fortunately it is well sealed and has no dust ingress inside the van or hatches.
You can use an old toothbrush.............or a Gerni like I do, just don't get too close or you could blast it off.
Cheers Bob
Relax-n said
01:44 PM Feb 16, 2021
Started to load the van fridge and freezer, sort and pack clothes. Sorting tools to take.
Heading off on the weekend......
Yay !!
Nevd said
08:20 PM Feb 16, 2021
Spent an hour finding someone local to do a wheel alignment. Just crawled underneath and found one tyre wearing on inside edge.
terriwa said
12:23 AM Feb 17, 2021
Picked up the rig from storage, loading as we type. Off tomorrow down south of W.A. for 3-4 weeks with a return date of before school holidays start
Aus-Kiwi said
03:46 PM Feb 17, 2021
Washing it after traveling to Riverwood Downs . Karuah river . Metal road .
tea spoon said
10:49 AM Feb 18, 2021
on our van im going to move the kitchen bench overhang that has the kettle on it when setup ........its my fault i put it to low as its at the end of a single bed .......ive hit my feet on it a few times when turning over ..........all i need to do is lift it up higher but put it same area .........oh well something to do eh
KJB said
10:54 AM Feb 18, 2021
Bobdown wrote:
Possum3 wrote:
Spent just about whole day "washing" it. That Red Dust that gets into every crevice is like a tattoo, after a few weeks in western Queensland - has anyone ever discovered some way to stop it discolouring all the white sealant around windows, hatches and doors or at least know of a way to successfully clean it?
Fortunately it is well sealed and has no dust ingress inside the van or hatches.
You can use an old toothbrush.............or a Gerni like I do, just don't get too close or you could blast it off.
Cheers Bob
Sure gets into everything ....I reckon I have seen it inside a can of tinned food when it was opened .........!
Relax-n said
09:01 AM Feb 21, 2021
Last bits in the fridge
Then legs up, lock up, hitch up and will be gone in approx 1 hour.............
Long Weekend said
06:58 PM Feb 21, 2021
Re-hung a pelmet in the bedroom. Two screws holding small right angle braces had pulled out of the wall. I replaced them with 100mm but hinges using four No.10 screws each side.
I very much doubt the pelmet will ever fall off the wall again. no matter how rough the roads are.
Murray
StewG said
03:31 PM Feb 22, 2021
Washed the outside of the van including blasting and brushing the spider webs off it. It hasn't moved in two years... The inside clean is next, then check brakes and wheel bearings. With a bit of luck we will get away in March for a couple of weeks just to whet our appetites for more travelling later in the year. We will be sticking to Victoria in March so we don't get caught on the wrong side of the border. Touch wood...
tea spoon said
09:44 AM Feb 24, 2021
going away for four days with the vintage and veteran caravan club and am packing [lightly] some bits and pieces like food and clothing .........
i put LED lights on the caravan rear as the old ones were festoon globe type ......the LEDs are way brighter and after the most recent trip away my mate told me after following that my lights were not very easy to see ........also put new wire for the LEDs and a caravan plug on the rig as well .......going away as a single its hard to check the lights ......
Experimenting with fans on my air compressors' after cooler.
Just looked at it,all packed up ready to go.
Would have been on the banks of the Snowy River with 2 other vans,with a nice campfire going.Just have to wait to get the all clear from the lockdown.
Then we are off.
Converted the spare water pump to be able to pump from containers into the van's main tanks.
Unloaded the caravan from our short 8 beautiful days away. Stripped the bed, turned the mattress.
Made a very short list of things for me to check and do. Eg. Retension wheel nuts, replaced the tyres before leaving 1000 ks. ago.
Now to wait till we get a window of opportunity to escape away.
Fortunately it is well sealed and has no dust ingress inside the van or hatches.
Temperature "In" and Temperature "Out" readings...? Would be interesting.
most times, water and vinegar with some elbow grease.
it is a case of what I need to do today.
The breakaway pin come out of the thingy on the caravan draw bar, not once but trice with my brand new tyres so I have now purchased a new one.
Interesting the wires are both black, no noticeable differences, checking the old wiring seems to be the same except got some silver paint on it, careless me.
So I am guessing it can be connected both ways.
Good idea!
But with 3 compressors the actual run time is less than 3 minutes to pump up 4 tyres 20 > 35psi including filling the air tank.
It is worth considering simply out of interest & see what temperatures are like after 20 minutes.
I have thought about upping the 90psi cutoff switch to a 150psi switch which will increase the initial burst of air.
This option will reduce moisture levels.
But then ideally I would need a second after cooler after the moisture has been removed to bring the air back up to ambient temperature.
Food for thought, keeps one's brain active!
You can use an old toothbrush.............or a Gerni like I do, just don't get too close or you could blast it off.
Cheers Bob
Started to load the van fridge and freezer, sort and pack clothes. Sorting tools to take.
Heading off on the weekend......
Yay !!
Picked up the rig from storage, loading as we type. Off tomorrow down south of W.A. for 3-4 weeks with a return date of before school holidays start
Sure gets into everything ....I reckon I have seen it inside a can of tinned food when it was opened .........!
Last bits in the fridge
Then legs up, lock up, hitch up and will be gone in approx 1 hour.............
I very much doubt the pelmet will ever fall off the wall again. no matter how rough the roads are.
Murray