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.
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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Hino Rainbow motorhome conversion towing a Daihatsu Terios
When the power of Love becomes greater than the love of power the World will see peace ! 24ft Trailblazer 5th wheeler n 05 Patrol ute and Black Series Dominator camper trailer ( for the rough stuff)
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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Hino Rainbow motorhome conversion towing a Daihatsu Terios
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
-- Edited by Kaid on Wednesday 1st of April 2015 09:39:48 AM
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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Hino Rainbow motorhome conversion towing a Daihatsu Terios
