hi guys hows it going out there in grey land lol.

well we got the new home and were stoked so is our border trailer trash as he went from a 13 ft er to a 21 fter he didnt want to but we forced him to as he is my best m8 he didnt want to be the first to sleep in it but being second hand we said its ok .

couple of isues not so much with the van but with theyard . 

now a second hand van dosnt have warrenty .thats ok i think 

first isue after having a roadworthy and even after telling the workshop guy about the wire from the chasie to the brakes was broken it wasnt fixed . so how good did the roadworthy guy look . i will pull all the drums of and check the brakes my self .

second is the compliance plate weights are different to the rego papers. and they said we mite have to take it to the transport dep . well the jokes on them it was sold to us as this weight and its got that weight well its up to them to rectify

now this one alludes me its got tingles from the van when hooked up to 240 v just like a washing machine does sometimes . i just thought it mite be the earth to the house so i will get that checked to . or is there something that could be a common thing in the van.

apart from those couple of things were extatic it tows perfect and looks a million dollars (well to us any ways )  over time we will do our thing to it and use it as much as we can before the permanent life change happens .

 

PS dellas doing ok were going for a meeting with radiolagy docs monday will get her to updat that report mon nite.

dibs

 

That's a shocking experience Graeme.

A tingle could quickly turn to a deadly zap.
Get it seen to immediately.
OJ

Bear50 wrote:

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It's not unusual for 6 volt batteries to be connected in parralel as you can get more amp hours than for more 12 volt batteries connected in serries.
I believe they may be cheaper also but not sure.

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 Wrong way round mate!

Two 6v batteries in series will give you 12v. Two 12v batteries in parallel will still give you only 12v but will give you the total amphour capacity of each battery, ie two 100ah bateries will give you a total of 200ah

In the case of series connected 6v batteries each battery would need to be 200 ah each to give you a total of 200 ah. This is my preferred option if it is practical to do so. A 6volt 200ah would be a similar physical size to a 12v 100ah but check this out as this may vary between brands.

A 12volt battery consists of six 2 volt cells connected in series to get a total of 12 volts, that's why there are 6 caps on a 12v wet battery, one for each cell. Two 6v batteries in series also consists of six (three in each battery) cells connected in series, and therefore is electically identical to a single 12v battery.

Series connection means that there is only one link between the two batteries connecting the positive of one to the negative of the other and the positive and negative wires going to the system are connected to unused positive and negative terminals of the batteries.

In parallel connection the two positive terminals are connected to each other and likewise the two negative terminals.

Lets not hijack this thread into a debate about series versus parallel, I'm just explaining the difference between the two.

-- Edited by jimricho on Sunday 4th of March 2012 07:00:25 PM

mr glassies wrote:

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now this one alludes me its got tingles from the van when hooked up to 240 v just like a washing machine does sometimes . i just thought it mite be the earth to the house so i will get that checked to . or is there something that could be a common thing in the van.

PS dellas doing ok were going for a meeting with radiolagy docs monday will get her to updat that report mon nite.

dibs

 

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 Graeme before you go to the dealer re the tingle why not try and hook up the power from a friends house and if the tingle persists then it is the van at fault, if it does not persist then get your house earth checked out.

Did your previous van get the tingles when hooked up to the power at your place, if not then the new van definitely sounds suss.

 

Good to hear Dell is doing OK, our thoughts and prayers are with you both continually.

DO NOT PLUG INTO 240 POWER

Phone ACCC on this number 1300 302 502 they only advise what you should be doing.

I think you should take it back to the dealer and tell them you want it fixed NOW, if not tell them you will have to contact the ACCC, they usually do the right thing if they think you know your statutory rights.

Extract from 'Your Consumer Rights' info sheet: No matter what a retailer, supplier or manufacturer says to you or gives you in writing, your statutory rights cannot be taken away.

YOU MUST READ THESE PAGES BELOW BEFORE YOU GO FURTHER

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1023610

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1024824#acccWorkflowWizard1Path:1

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1026241

DellieMay wrote:

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Please...please...please, Graeme, Listen to Wombat..... PLEASE!!!!! This is not good.

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 I just hope he see's my post soon

mr glassies wrote:

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i dont remember getting a tingle from the mobile home but i didnt crawl over it like i have with the van as its new to me i was just looking at things when i felt it. we tried a different lead and i even tryed the stainless tub in the laundry but nothing.just went up and tested leads they come up to scratch so im guna put it in the hands of the cvan yard and if they dont want to play the game i mite have to ring consumer affairs (my dad tought me that).

also put multie meter on the batteries and found them only to be 6 volt 200 amp deep cycle bloody great heavy things .

update soon

dibs

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 Graeme it would be circumspect to have a few words with the dealer and see what you can organise, I was a bit remiss in suggesting that you try and hook up at a neighbour's house and for that I apologise.

mr glassies wrote:

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thanks wombat i did see that i went up before and took the lead out and told trailer trash not to plug it back in till its sorted hes smart he wont replug it .thats how i found out the batteries were only 6 volt .lol

dibs

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 ACCC will tell you to, go to the dealer in the first instance, IF they will not play they will then advise you to put your concerns in writing to the dealer and allow about 14 days for a reply, I suggest you register the letter.

Let's all hope you do not have to do the above and the dealer see's that you know what you are talking about and does the repairs free of charge.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you both.

Good to hear my mate Della is going ok.

No matter what or where you park your van it should not "tingle". There's electricity on the loose there somewhere. It needs to be examined by the agent you bought it from.
There is a short warranty on these things, and it's your money, you are entitled to get what you paid for in good order and safe condition.
While a caravan is simply an aluminium box with staples and pop rivets, you will be depending on it for safe towing and shelter when parked.
Please investigate the problems thoroughly with the agent so you can be reassured your investment is safe and roadworthy.

mr glassies wrote:

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 i will be just annoyed if they say i have to bring it back 150 ks and then pick it up .

dibs

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 A small price to pay to have it fixed and safe Graeme. 

ok a little up date
its raining here on the sunshine coast (whats new)
went up to have a beer with trailer trash and drown our sorrows from the ford defeat and got to thinking about the leads . so we got a different lead and power supply from a different outlet and low and be hold no tingles so we tried the other lead again and no tingles .our conclusion because the legs and jockey wheel are down it must be earthing through them because every things wet . i didnt try an earth lead from the van to the ground before so i cant be sure ( im not an electrician so i dont know what the multi meter was telling me and now i cant remember what it was doing) but to me it makes sense but im not a sparky so i will ring one tomorrow and get some advice from him before i ring the dealer .

dibs

Graeme you want one of these AmpFibian. Go here and have a look www.ampfibian.com.au/.

Popeye wrote:

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Graeme you want one of these AmpFibian. Go here and have a look www.ampfibian.com.au/.

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 These aren't cheap but what price a life? They enable you to safely and legally connect a 15 amp caravan circuit to a normal 10 amp household power point.

Go for the one with the "safety switch" included. (RCD in techie talk)