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Van Rebuild.
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Hi All, I have had some ups and downs since i last posted, the ups are that all the walls and roof is back on the van so it is starting to look like a van again. i have also nearly finished the wiring but that is a slow process running and tagging the wires and the down side is that i have a horrible cold so at times...
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Trekka
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Dodge Ram 3500
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Spotted a new one on display in Lavington Square,Lavington NSW yesterday $149,500.00 drive away. White, 4 door hard tub lid. Wifes old Avon customer said " thats twice the price of my house cost". Looks smart, but bloody big
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Craig1
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Looking to upgrade
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I currently have a Galaxy Southern cross single axle and am looking to upgrade to something with toilet and shower. We plan a fair bit of free camping. We had a look at the Jayco Journey 21 ft slideout yesterday. Anybody familiar with this van that can offer an opinion? -- Edited by Hottuna on Thursday 3...
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Van Rebuild.
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Hi All, Its been a couple of weeks since my last post i put it down to forgetfulness or old age one of the two, any how since my last post the van has been blasted and powder coated and i must admit it came up better than imagined. i had a bit of a hold up for a few days where a 40' sea container was parked across th...
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Trekka
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Ducato Tourer
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Our latest Motorhome is a 2014 LWB Ducato, just converted to a Motorhome in Feb 2018. 3 litre engine with auto transmission. Lucky to find a base vehicle that has now done only 29,000 kms No, we never do anything the same, and this time we have included a Wallas diesel stove, with an in-built heater - some...
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AlanP
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We got there
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after nearly 6 years of planning selling up moving etc etc here we are. This is our new set up.not planning on any big trips for Some time yet. -- Edited by CnV on Monday 16th of April 2018 09:14:46 PM -- Edited by CnV on Monday 16th of April 2018 09:15:23 PM
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This is our new set up
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This is the new set up 2017 ford Everest trend and 2108 Jayco silverline
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Pommylad
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Pajero Sport/Retreat Fraser Semi Off Road
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On a trip the van normally weighs between 2600kg and 2700kg loaded with a 260kg ball weight (tanks empty). I use a WDH with rear air bags in the coils to stiffen the suspension, the Sports handles the weight pretty well especially with the 8 speed transmision but is a bit thirsty and has a small fuel tank w...
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The Belmont Bear
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Another Coaster Out On The Road
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We picked up the coaster about 3 weeks ago and have had it serviced and Safety Checked with some repairs done with some more to do next Service. We took the Coaster out for a couple of nights at Easter down to the Mole Creek Caravan Park in northern Tassie. It's about an hours driving to the caravan park. We...
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Caravan Rebuild
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Hi all, Thought i would give you another update on the old lunch box, i am now starting to do the rebuild. i have just about completed the chassis i am waiting on the new suspension to turn up so that i can run the same tires and rims as my tow vehicle, i decided to go with a 50 mm solid axle with leaf springs and 1...
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Trekka
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Air conditioned van for $400
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I didn't want to pay a fortune to air condition my van as I do little summer camping. I thought about a portable unit, but they were all odd sizes. I was in Joyce Mayne a couple of weeks ago & they had an air conditioner sale. There was the perfect sized unit to go under the table. $649 down to $379. I made...
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Van Rebuild.
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Hi All, I trust everyone has had a good Christmas and New Year. I must confess that i haven't kept you up to date with any posts on the re build as i lost my past word to the forum and have now found it. While i was looking for a factory unit i have been doing some cabinet work and making other parts. i have attac...
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Trekka
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The New Home
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I haven't been on here for a while between selling the and setting up the new mobile home. A six speed auto Isuzu DMax ute with aluminium canopy fitted with a sollar panel, 100ah battery and waeco fridge. The van is an 18 ft semi off road Jayco with all the requirements I need to feel comfortable in my trave...
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Moorey
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Van Rebuild.
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Hi All, Just a quick update, i have had a productive week since moving into the factory unit and have stripped the the lunch box down to the chassis. I have started to removed old junk which has been added on by previous owners that i don't require and will start welding new brackets for fittings etc and so...
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Trekka
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My set up
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Just wanted to show my set up and gotta say territory diesel does it well the van is a galaxy southern cross series three towns beautifully Very comfortable van
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Mr newts
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New ute
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hi all, picked up the front half and the back half (coromal 601s) in 2 weeks. So far very happy with the Triton and great deal from Kelly Mitsubishi. Nearly killed the fool at klosters.
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The Expats
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Camping rig
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Hi everyone, Just joined - looking forward to being a part of it. My camping rig pic is below.... Cheers, Alan
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AlanWA
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My new toy :)
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Hi all I recently updated my tug from a 2014 Hilux SR5 to a 2012 GXL 76 series Landcruiser to tow the new Age Manta Ray 16E Deluxe and loving it :)
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Shogun
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Our BT50 & Paramount Vogue
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waynda
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New vehicle
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After getting my companion dog sold the motorhome and ordered a new van due March got the vehidle and set it up now the waiting game.
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