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Mick17


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Thanks guys,
Yes as I said,, it's what i wanted as we were up Nth in July and August at Karumba in the Gulf and then across to Wonga Beach Nth of Mossman. Driving on the hard sand with the boat trailer was a breeze as the lazy axle handle the hard sand easily.

If you guys are interested I will send through photos of my Tinny set up on the trailer.
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-- Edited by Mick17 on Sunday 17th of November 2013 08:21:04 PM

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Hey Gaz,
Mate I will send you photo's of my caravan front boot,,,, you just might get some idea's Gaz
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-- Edited by Mick17 on Sunday 17th of November 2013 09:45:20 PM

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Hi guys,IMG_1045.JPGIMG_0417.JPG

I've had our L/C over 13yrs and after I done all the figures and sums I deceiced 18 months ago to convert the truck into a lazy axle. Now just over a year ago I pick up our 100 series after it conversion to having a lazy axle fitted in Brendale / Brisbane. Since then I've done heaps of mods to the rig and it's all work out well and the most important thing about the rig, is it user friendly and not off loaded or compiled junk everywhere.

So a couple photos for your info

Mick



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Mick, great conversion you would have to be very happy with the work that was done as it looks smicko.



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I have always held the view that "If it Looks Right it will be right."

Your rig sure looks right and I'm sure it is. Nice one, you must be pleased with the results.

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yes mate put them up people are interested in different set ups and it also give other ideas.



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Hi guys,

Just a couple photos you might like

MickIMG_1164.JPGIMG_1168.JPGIMG_1169.JPGIMG_1177.JPG



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Hi guys,

These are photos of my set up of the tinnyIMG_0077.JPGIMG_0081.JPGIMG_0082.JPGIMG_0083.JPG

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Mick, that is one serious conversion and I love it, a mobile workshop on wheels. You have put a lot of thought into it and certainly have a spot for everything and everything is in its spot. I tried to keep everything together but, after time on the road it tends to get a bit messy. I like the draws and hooks for your tools I have room in the front boot of my van for something like that so off to Bunnings tomorrow. Thanks Mate.



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Hi Gaz,

The photo's of my front boot mate

MickFront boot view 2.JPGSide view of all elertric's system.JPGFront boot view 3.JPG



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That's organised. Looks good though.

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That is just what I aspire to, but haven,t got there, yet. Love the workshop, And the loader for the motor is great.Could you post some pics of loading and unloading the tinny and trailer? Beaut rig, Mate. Bill



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I never saw anything like that on the Leyland Brothers. It's mind boggling!

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I posted that if it looks right it will be.

Well that sure is the case.

The set up is brilliant. I reckon that outboard mount is a fantastic set up.

You might just get a few people asking you to do a conversion on their tug and van after seeing your set up.



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Christ Mick bloody impressive, thanks for that it's given me a few ideas. Just have to wait for the rain to stop so I can do something.



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Hi Bill,

Just a couple of photos that just might be of help in the future

MickRear side view of trailer.JPGRear view of trailer.JPGSide view of ball attachment.JPGTop view of hook.JPG



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Hi Bill,
The wheels and other parts to the Mangrove Jack /
trailer are in one of the boxes at the rear of the Van and the weight of the trailer 38kgs only.
cheers
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Hey Bill,

These are photos of a trolley stand i pick up at Super-cheap and convected into an outboard motor stand for approx, $60.00 all up

Mick



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Hey Bill,

Couple of photo's of the outboard stand from Super-cheap as I did a couple of mods and that's what I've come up with???? $60.00

mickHonda 20hp 53kgs on new stand (3).JPGHonda 20hp 53kgs on new stand (4).JPGHonda 20hp 53kgs on new stand (6).JPGHonda 20hp 53kgs on new stand (7).JPG



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Very well thought out and put together Mick. Now I want one.

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Very impressive Mick. By the way, what satellite system you got up there? Jim.

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Thanks Bryan,
Yes, we traveled around Oz for 15 months about 2yrs ago as i looked at heaps of set-up's Bryan. I came back completely confused, so I went about thinking just what I wanted and where, as you can see the set up is user friendly and the small boxes on each side of the rig are great, fishing rods 8 in all hanging from inside the roof is magnificent and the moblie crane is re-moveable and can be ex-tracted from the trucks workshop.
Bryan i hope these photos are of a help to many guys.
cheers
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Hi Jim,

Mate,,, the set up of the satellite  system is called Alden

Mick

PhotoRoof top view 5.JPGAlden satellite dish connection.JPGRoof top view 1.JPG



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Thanks for posting those photos of your satellite setup Mick. Appreciated. Any issues with picture stability in strong winds?? Jim.

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Hi Jim,
Not really Jim, if the weather changes then we make a decision, as when we leave the van we always put the Dish down,,,,, There are a couple plastic screws on the hinges of the Satellite and if these break then it's time to replace these parts as they do tell you that your hinges brackets have move.d
Hope this helps Jim.
Cheers
Mick

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Well sorted ...Thanks for pics..

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Hi Bill,
Yes, the satellite rotates 360 deg and can rotate at 4 different angles before it tunes into the satellite, We are using foxtel and also a 12 volt Vast system through the same Satellite
Hope this all helps.
The stand a loan satellites dish are easy to set up for some,,,,,, and,,,,,,, bloody hard for others Bill as there is a big different in price between the stand a loan and the fixed satellite dish to the roof of your Rv's as well Bill.
Satplus.com.au
Mick



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Is that one of those signal seeking sat setups, and how does it work? I have a portable setup, and tuning it can be a pain. Thanks, Bill

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Mick are you Serious....

That is one sick Rig..

I would personally Love it..

I definitely going to Pick the hell out of these pic's..
I love All the idea's

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Rain water saving system device (5).jpgRain water saving system device (12).jpgRain water saving system device (15).jpgRain water saving system device (19).jpgRain water saving system device (14).jpgRain water saving system device (9).JPGHi Juergen,

Yes mate I've made heaps of mods to our van and Truck..

"Now" this has been a great mod as we correct water from the awning roof and graviey feed into my 3 water tanks and the poly pipe is connented to the awning arm and slides went you either lift our drop your awning



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