If you've added something new to your outfit today or recently that you're proud of, show it to the members with photos if possible. Mention details about it to help everyone understand what it is and how it works etc.
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by BruceS » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:34 am
Please start a new topic for each item. If your item is along the same lines as an existing one then add it to that thread.
With your permission I'll...
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Last post by BruceS Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:34 am
Fusion Loc Caddies
by RobertNotBob » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:38 pm
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Added a few Fusion Loc caddy's to the van to help keep things tidy while camping. One in the kitchen, two in the vanity atea with a towel rack and...
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The ones I have do not, have not looked at their other one#.
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Last post by RobertNotBob Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:04 pm
Roof on the back deck
by Dot » Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:52 pm
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Pretty cool. :D
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In the Ready to lift photo, is it someone trying to figure out just what he's looking at or trying to figure out how he got the timing so wrong that...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:13 pm
Aircon
by pet-els » Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:51 pm
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Just installed a Dometic Harrier a/c today in my 5'er turned it on and in one hour it dropped the temp 6*C. Plus it's as quiet as a mouse. I'm parked...
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Back before I was banned from the Caravanner forum, there was a whole thread about how someone installed a unit in their caravan, I thought it was on...
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Last post by dapope Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:35 pm
Trailer lights
by Greynomad » Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:43 pm
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We stayed a while ago in a CP in the middle of nowhere.
We arrived at dusk and pulled up where indicated by Mgr.
Next morning, he asked if we could...
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Ray, Is that a Tilta trailer??
Yes. The 1500kg capacity single-axle model (weighs 300kg)... all we need for Jim the Junior Jeep @ 1020kg.
:)
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Last post by Greynomad Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:22 pm
Tilting panels for Winter.
by shonky » Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:42 pm
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Hi, all.
Mrs shonky is in NZ for a month, which gave me some spare time to play with my 4x140amp solar panels.
If our bus, now officially called...
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I would recommend It's so Cool over Thermo shield, I have used both and the It's So Cool and Permalon (sp?) clear coating that goes over it to seal...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:33 pm
Ramps and handrail for the disabled
by dcsingos » Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:05 pm
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My other half needs a hips replacement and finds it very hard to get up and down steps. We where loaned a Gopher for her use so I had to come up with...
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No bugger it lets go fully automatic, a little remote on the gopher that will operate the gullwing door plus the lifting of the ramps and opening the...
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Last post by dcsingos Fri Jun 05, 2015 7:36 pm
PRE DELIVERY CHECKS ON NEW MOTOR HOME
by sandygc03 » Mon May 04, 2015 11:11 pm
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We are RV newbies and am awaiting delivery of our new Avida Esperance. Any advice on what to check over thoroughly before taking delivery would be...
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Steve, control yourself. :lol:
We only decided to use the dog collars on our awning posts, after seeing a poor man with his wingebago awning...
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Last post by dream4red Sat May 09, 2015 12:30 am
Don't throw the old awning out!
by shonky » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:12 pm
Hi, all.
Parked at Bingara recently, on the river, and had the Fiamma awning well pegged down, with a 6mm rope across the awning as a tensioner....
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Last post by shonky Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:12 pm
Breakaway cable mount
by bellett65 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:32 pm
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Did this a week or so ago. Got totally sick of having to laying down to hook it on to the chassis. I used an automotive cable clamp beside the camera...
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Ed Zachary, Craig, that's where mine gets hooked up.
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Last post by Chuck Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:57 am
Diesel Heater
by Shirley » Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:40 pm
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Any opinions please on the Air Snugger diesel heater, SF2300, we are thinking about installing one in our Coaster does anyone have one??
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Thank you Wayne.
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Last post by Shirley Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:01 pm
Girt's New Home Takes Shape...
by Greynomad » Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:44 am
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We have enough room (1.25 acres) in the new yard at Rutherglen, so we're putting in a special slab for Girt to park on... a level site at last! She...
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No, I don't do my own oil-change! I change light-globes, though... 8-)
Guests may be permitted to park on Girt's patch, but only after careful...
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Last post by Greynomad Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:19 am
Nolan Patented Wind-Blocker
by Greynomad » Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:18 am
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The Nolan Patented Wind-Blocker
Concept: Reg Design
Construction: Pat Pending
(Click on any pic for a larger view.)
WE CARRY TWO BBQs: a...
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The one in the pic was made Of Necessity when v1.01 and v2.01 Failed To Deliver.
I'm an ideas man.
Most of my projects of this ilk are made with the...
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Last post by Greynomad Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:38 am
New Sticker
by bellett65 » Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:48 am
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Did the pilgrimage to Vic Roads today. The guy was efficient in the office but a PIA when he came out to the van.
Peter
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And who applied the sticker off centre?
George
I did, and it is horizontal. That is a good effort for me. :roll:
Peter
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Last post by bellett65 Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:57 pm
Instant gas HWS
by BobnBev » Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:58 pm
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Hi All , If your like me and love a nice long shower, or Bev washes her hair and there is not enough left in the 22 lt version. Well I fitted a...
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Couldn't agree more Bob and Bev, we have a Bosch home sized system in our bus and would not be without it.
We can dial up any temperature we want,...
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Last post by ozfueler Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:50 pm
CB Radio
by RussellB[SA] » Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:03 am
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Just bought me one of these:
Local price (show special $375 plus $105 for recommended antenna.
$304 delivered from evilbay.
Ordered Thursday...
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Me and Me radio
Its easy to use and easy to move.
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Last post by RussellB[SA] Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:06 pm
New Suburban HWS
by RussellB[SA] » Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:08 pm
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Well it was done, picked the MH up today brought it home to test everything out.
Gas system heated ok, as soon as the water felt warm turned the gas...
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Cautionary tale from experience.
If you run out of water or drain your tanks make sure the 240v to the water heater is turned off as otherwise it...
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Last post by baysidetas Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:03 pm
Trifold Table
by RussellB[SA] » Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:22 pm
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From this to
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Norman I can do better than that. It is Ikea item number 20167782 15028 VIKA KAJ AO
Or
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Last post by RussellB[SA] Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:18 pm
Shelves Yeah................
by Ros20549 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:52 pm
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The BOSS has been busy since being home doing a few little things to the van yesterday he installed shelves for me in my overhead cupboards now I can...
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Yes, Kelvin & Dot,
They are spring-loaded door stays... way too small to have a gas cylinder inside.
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Last post by Greynomad Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:18 am
Replaced the air con with a fan vent.
by T1 Terry » Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:55 pm
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The Dometic noise maker had failed to cool so I decided to try a different approach. A friend of ours fitted a similar unit to the roof of their bus,...
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Bit of a fan dango there. I look forward to seeing your fan working as well, woof x
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Last post by Dot Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:40 pm
7th Wheel
by RussellB[SA] » Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:22 pm
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:20 pm
Gas Heater
by Ros20549 » Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:40 pm
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Hi... Well after a lot of research & dollars etc. we decided to have a Gas heater installed in the van. So we were a little excited no more cold...
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Inquire about having it regassed with natural HC refrigerant, there is some info about them here the air con unit will run quieter and cool better...
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Last post by T1 Terry Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:11 pm
DIY Hidden Glovebox
by Cuppa » Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:47 pm
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The cab of our '06 Nissan DX Patrol cab chassis had limited storage space
Having recently swapped the original bucket & bench seat for two bucket...
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A really well executed mod. There's always one more to be done...(I hope and enjoy :D )
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Last post by PeterM Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:11 am
FIAT front springs
by RussellB[SA] » Tue May 28, 2013 10:36 am
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To over come the big bang effect of the FIAT Ducato (and Mercedes Sprinter I'm told) I've had the front springs replaced with new King Springs.
The...
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Is that where the Clingons live ? :? 8-)
Sorry Russell OT again but now back on (for now)
Klingons are on the starboard bow normally..
Sent from...
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Last post by RussellB[SA] Tue May 28, 2013 9:08 pm
ccd reversing camera
by crockitt » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:54 am
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I have fitted a ccd reversing camera to our van and found the picture to be like looking through apartially closed venetian blind. On checking...
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Hi Bruce Yes it is wired through ignition I will try a direct wired setup when the rain stops Thanks and have a great day Dave
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