Here is our new vehicle just ordered today!!!

dazren · Guru

RE: Here is our new vehicle just ordered today!!!

Boroma577 · Guru

BohemianGypsy wrote:

You are so right Boroma there is something special about finding all the info and getting quotes and pricing and sourcing it all. Spins my head as it is like a rollercoaster now gathering momentum lol, nevertheless real good fun to do it all.
Michelle

Take the time to enjoy it......It definitley will not last forever.

dazren · Guru

Michelle wrote

It is 5 speed manual (bugger) so that means Ray will be doing most of the driving wink , you know have to worry about the knees and all

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Good point Michelle, when your looking at the vans, pay PARTICULAR ATTENTION, to the dining table and seating arrangement. I found it very dificult to find ANY comfortable seating?? bleh they all look good but are not comfortable or practicle, especially if you have trouble with your knees, just a point of interest for you, dazren

BohemianGypsy · Guru

dazren wrote:
Dougwe wrote
"Celebrity model 4X,"

Does this mean it's a 4x4 dazren? and I will take no notice of your fibs. Wombat is a wakeup to you.

I hope you can sell the scooter soon mate. I had to do all that for my dad as well about 8 years ago. I also had to sell his house for him when he was in a nursing home, boy, was that hard.

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Thanks Dougwe, Yeah it's not easy, Dad was 89 when he passed away, and for 88 + half of those years was very independent and healthy, only stopped [local ] driving last november, so i got him the scooter, 3 days later he went into hospital for 2 weeks, then into a very nice nursing home but could'nt [ or would'nt adjust ] and passed away 8 weeks later
Sad But he did have a good life, and went peacefully, what more can one ask for ??
You have a good safe trip to Mildura, when you go, you lucky bugger, I have just put the Van Cover on mine as it will probaly be Melb Cup week before i can get away again, See ya Dazren

I am real sorry to hear about your Dad Dazren, it happens that way doesn't when they don't want to go into a nursing home they just will themselves to go.

I am afraid that if we have to put my Mum into a nursing home she will do the same thing but she has blackmailed us so far to keep her out. It is my turn to have her for two months coming up in mid July, so if I sound a little more crazier than normal wink it's because of Mum.

Michelle

BohemianGypsy · Guru

Boroma577 wrote:
BohemianGypsy wrote:

You are so right Boroma there is something special about finding all the info and getting quotes and pricing and sourcing it all. Spins my head as it is like a rollercoaster now gathering momentum lol, nevertheless real good fun to do it all.
Michelle
Take the time to enjoy it......It definitley will not last forever.

I know Boroma lol and when we are out on the road for a number of months I will be looking back and thinking about all the stuff we went through to get where we are.

Michelle

BohemianGypsy · Guru

dazren wrote:
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Good point Michelle, when your looking at the vans, pay PARTICULAR ATTENTION, to the dining table and seating arrangement. I found it very dificult to find ANY comfortable seating?? they all look good but are not comfortable or practicle, especially if you have trouble with your knees, just a point of interest for you, dazren

Thanks Dazren we have been so far because I have lived in a van when I was in my 20's (so long ago now) I know to look out in particular for the dining table. This is one of the reasons I have been looking at vans with an extra couch not attached to the table because I need to bend and stretch my knees constantly so try and alleviate some of the pain. But thankyou anyway for bringing it to my attention Dazren.

Michelle

justcruisin01 · Guru

Cropper wrote
It is also recommended by what I have read to make sure you have a circuit breaker for the hot wire so when you turn the ignition off it cuts the power from your car battery to your van fridge, otherwise if you stop too long you could get a flat vehicle battery......

-- Edited by Cropper on Wednesday 20th of June 2012 05:17:36 PM

Cropper, A circuit breaker does not do what you are suggesting. A curcuit breaker is another type of fuse system, but instead of just blowing like a normal fuse they reset when they have cooled down, if the short curcuit still exists then the curcuit breaker will open again & stop the power supply untill the problem is resolved.

To do what you are suggesting requires a H/D relay switch or a solinoid switch, & this is a must if you dont want a flat starter battery. This is not an expensive item to have fitted.

JC.

-- Edited by justcruisin01 on Thursday 21st of June 2012 04:11:49 PM

Boroma577 · Guru

BohemianGypsy wrote:
Ball park figure gst what does it cost if you don't mind me asking?
Michelle

If you are looking at steel bull bar and brush bars.....probably somewhere in the 2 to 3 grand mark fitted. Less if it is brush bars only. All have to be air bag compatible.

Might also want to check the existing tow bar on the vehicle and make sure it is up to the job of towing the van of your choice......not all tow bars are equal.

-- Edited by Boroma577 on Thursday 21st of June 2012 06:10:39 PM

gst · Senior Member

Sorry bohemiangypsy have had cataract remove and have only just look at the sight but I see you have got a answer

BohemianGypsy · Guru

gst wrote:
Sorry bohemiangypsy have had cataract remove and have only just look at the sight but I see you have got a answer

Ouch I hope it heals soon for you gst ashamed

Yes thanks so much I got an answer and it does look pretty good. Ray saw the pic that John posted and said oooh we need them Shell! Ball park figure gst what does it cost if you don't mind me asking?

Michelle

Cruising Granny · Guru

It looks like a great vehicle, and I hope it's up to the job you're expecting of it. Congratulations!

BohemianGypsy · Guru

Cruising Granny wrote:
It looks like a great vehicle, and I hope it's up to the job you're expecting of it. Congratulations!

Thanks CG and I'm sure it will be up to the job and it won't be towing a 27 footer that is for sure lol.

Michelle

gst · Senior Member

Not sure just depends on where you get it from you may pick it up cheaper then my area

Smokeydk · Guru

as JC said.........I have a isolator when ignition is off.....no power to fridge in back of 4x4..or power via anderson plug to caravan fridge......run van fridge on 12v while travelling......camping it goes on gas

Cropper · Veteran Member

justcruisin01 wrote:
Cropper, A circuit breaker does not do what you are suggesting. A curcuit breaker is another type of fuse system, but instead of just blowing like a normal fuse they reset when they have cooled down, if the short curcuit still exists then the curcuit breaker will open again & stop the power supply untill the problem is resolved.
To do what you are suggesting requires a H/D relay switch or a solinoid switch, & this is a must if you dont want a flat starter battery. This is not an expensive item to have fitted.
JC

Point taken JC, I couldn't think of the correct term I had read about but like you said a solenoid or relay swith (or isolater as Smokey said), thanks for clarifying that.....

jimricho · Guru

Hi Michelle,

Firstly I'm a little late coming to this thread so I may not have absorbed all that has gone before but a couple of comments,

I think whoever gazumped you on the 27 footer did you a favour. A smaller rig should give you all the niceties without the hassles of a van that size.

Regarding powering the fridge: Assuming you go for a rig with a 3way fridge, as discussed on another thread of yours, I would point out that attempting to run a 3way from a house battery (solar or no solar) is a lost cause as it would soon flatten the house battery. As alluded to above the only 12v supply to the 3way should be from the vehicle's main battery/alternator circuit, not its auxiliary battery (if one is fitted) or the van's house battery. This is simply achieved by connecting this circuit to the main battery. (the alternator is hard wired to the battery so its one and the same thing). When camping you can use gas if not on a powered site.

Also as pointed out steps should be taken to ensure this supply is disconnected when the engine is not running. The solenoid described in previous posts will do this.

An alternative is to fit a Fridge Switch (click on the underlined link for more details) Many caravanners don't have this isolation fitted and rely on their memory to switch off the fridge or remove the plug when pulled up for lunch etc, a sure recipe for a flat battery one day!

Jim

-- Edited by jimricho on Sunday 24th of June 2012 08:30:28 AM