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My Hino conversion


Well, at the suggestion of Kath (Kaid), here are some details of my 1991 Hino Rainbow. The conversion to a motorhome was done by
Silversun Motorhomes in Brisbane, cost a bit more than the standard starting point as I wanted extra overhead cupboards, hot water
system, gas heater and other goodies, but as it is now my home I wanted everything done at the one time and not to be a mobile work
in progress. I have 3 x 200W solar panels feeding 2 x 12v Giant Power 230ah batteries in parallel via a Redarc BCDC1240
charger/regulator. Has twin beds, shower/toilet, 194-litre fridge, 3-burner stove/sink combo, griller, 100-litre fresh water tank &
50-litre grey water, and front seats out of a Kia Carnivale. Apart from a small issue with the wiring of the solar system I am very
happy with the workmanship of the conversion; probably not the cheapest around but the fit-out is solidly built with no squeaks or
rattles. Currently adding some more interior lights, 12v power outlets and a couple of Caframo Sirocco fans ready for entry into
the playground later in the year.

Cheers

Joe



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Shut the front gate!

Looks great Joe. You should be comfy as in that mate. That gas heater will keep you on heat for sure. 

I also notice it doesn't have the usual bend in the bus like Queenslanders do biggrin  



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The bus and I are straight and true, Doug, although I'm a bit round in the middle and thin on top! Haven't touched the heater yet, but I'm sure it will get a good workout when I go down to Narromine in August for a family gathering - I'm told winter nights are rather cold in the central west of NSW.

Cheers
Joe

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Great lookin rig.

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Nice I like the sink cooktop idea

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Yes W&S, it's a neat unit, Dometic EK1246 or EK2000 according to the gas info sticker, but on Dometic's website it's described as a Cramer Combi unit. Glass lids make additional bench space. Only niggle is the lid over the burners rests on the trivets and not on the rubber bump stops. I stop the rattles by placing a length of non-slip matting between the trivets and the lid when travelling.

Cheers
Joe

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Having been lucky enough to see it it person.
This is a quality fit out and looks the cats pyjamas.
Joe, l have a question for you,
How come you listened to me,
BUT, my husband doesn't nonono



-- Edited by Kaid on Wednesday 1st of April 2015 09:39:48 AM

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Kaid wrote:


Joe, l have a question for you,
How come you listened to me,
BUT, my husband doesn't nonono


 

Hi Kathy, could be because I'm still single...smilesmile



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  1. Hahaha, smart manbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin


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Nice rig, Joe50 - happy travels Fran



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Try a dob of clear silicon on plate or rivets ?
Or both ??

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Thanks Fran, looking forward to meeting you and other forum regulars once I'm on the road full time.

Aus-Kiwi: Had thought of putting a dob on the rubber bump stops, but am happy to keep using the rubber mat. The people who did the fit-out warned me about it, apparently Dometic makes them that way for some reason.

Cheers
Joe


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Come on retirement age Joe.

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