A preprogrammed universal remote might solve the other issue. Or train a universal changer using the manual controls perhaps.
adreamer said
04:28 PM Aug 17, 2017
Thanks Cupie, My first night in Tassie I nearly froze to death, even though the people I bought the van from kitted me out with a Douna, pillows. I soon worked out how to work the Diesel heater (they are fantastic).
I will the toilet worked out in the next few days before going to Temora for a housesitting job.
Helen
villatranquilla said
04:42 PM Aug 17, 2017
the toilet may not have a separate water tank - in our last Jayco the water drew from the main water tank
Mike Harding said
04:51 PM Aug 17, 2017
villatranquilla wrote:
the toilet may not have a separate water tank - in our last Jayco the water drew from the main water tank
That's a step backwards. With a separate toilet flushing tank it would be possible to use river water or the like rather than waste drinking water flushing the loo.
jules47 said
05:08 PM Aug 17, 2017
Great - glad you got your van - so do you not have a hump on the roof? Ours is a four berth - 2 x double beds, one in the hump, which we use for storage.
Our hot water service has a switch in the cupboard near the fridge alcove - says HEAT. The heater tank we have holds about 14 litres, enough for two of us to shower easily.
Our loo has a separate place for the "flush" water - inside the door where the cassette is kept, ours stopped working, so we haven't bothered with it, just a spray of water from a spray bottle with some eaucy in it.
Have some friends live in Temora - lovely couple - Elaine and Rob Costello - he has a fair bit to do with the airfield out there.
adreamer said
06:19 PM Aug 17, 2017
Hi Jules, No mine is the 20ft Jayco, still has the hump over cab but is all storage. Double bed down back of cab.
Might have to use the spray bottle until I work it out.
Temora snows in winter I think but coming into spring now. I am going just out of Temora on a 500 acre farm, looking after some horses and making sure the cattle have water. I have ridden horses twice and been thrown twice -ouch, broken eye socket, broken arm and hurt pride.
Cheers Helen
STRETCH ARMSTRONG said
06:37 PM Aug 17, 2017
Good on you adreamer. Hope you really enjoy your new rig and stay away from the horses no matter how cute they look!
Stretch.
Bryan said
07:36 PM Aug 17, 2017
Silly question I know but didn't the previous owner do a hand over.
terrola said
09:48 PM Aug 17, 2017
hi temora gets cold but never snows here
adreamer said
09:54 PM Aug 17, 2017
The previous person was 92 and died in March, his son sold it and knew nothing about anything worked.
I will work it out.
Helen
jules47 said
11:41 PM Aug 17, 2017
Helen - if you go to the air museum, and see a guy called Bob Costello there, that is the friends we were talking about - say g'day from me and Billy, enjoy your new van.
adreamer said
11:03 AM Aug 18, 2017
jules47 wrote:
Helen - if you go to the air museum, and see a guy called Bob Costello there, that is the friends we were talking about - say g'day from me and Billy, enjoy your new van.
Will do Jules, wrote his name down.
Like to catch up one day.
Helen
Hey Jim said
07:09 PM Aug 18, 2017
adreamer wrote:
The previous person was 92 and died in March, his son sold it and knew nothing about anything worked.
I will work it out.
Helen
Hi Helen,
Did the son recall where his Father passed, five months is a long time. . Sorry I'm bad.
Enjoy your new wheels.
If you see / note where a Jayco dealer is located, call in and ask for some help. I'm sure they would help out a Lady in need.
If you are stepping of the ferry, I would drive over to HQ in Dandenong VIC.
Safe travels.
Jim & Lambie
Joe50 said
12:11 AM Aug 19, 2017
Glad it all worked out for you, Helen - I wouldn't be brave enough to make such a purchase over the internet. Hope we can have a proper get-together next time we meet! I'm currently at Sunbird with Jules & Billy.
Cheers, Joe
adreamer said
03:19 PM Aug 19, 2017
Joe50 wrote:
Glad it all worked out for you, Helen - I wouldn't be brave enough to make such a purchase over the internet. Hope we can have a proper get-together next time we meet! I'm currently at Sunbird with Jules & Billy.
Cheers, Joe
Hi Joe, That's how most things happen these days - via internet. I did start to question my motives but all worked out so far.
I'm off to Temora for a farm sit for about 4 weeks then come home and going to Greens after that for a look.
Picked up the new 20ft Jayco Conquest and was taking a big chance on buying it over the Internet, but overall am happy with it.
I have some things to learn like how to get the Thetford toilet to flush after emptying it (not sure where to put fresh water)
Also not sure on how to get the gas hot water to operate, otherwise all good.
I did take the remote control out of van to put new batteries in and now can't find it (must be somewhere) unless I threw it out with the rubbish!
I would love to live in it full time and guess if I was 20years younger I wouldn't hesitate but caution must come with age.
See you out there somewhere
Helen
Congratulations.
Alls good if you have worked out the heater though.
Got this on Google ... Might help you with the flush.
https://www.thetford-europe.com/au/how-to-use-thetford-cassette-toilet/
A preprogrammed universal remote might solve the other issue. Or train a universal changer using the manual controls perhaps.
Thanks Cupie, My first night in Tassie I nearly froze to death, even though the people I bought the van from kitted me out with a Douna, pillows. I soon worked out how to work the Diesel heater (they are fantastic).
I will the toilet worked out in the next few days before going to Temora for a housesitting job.
Helen
That's a step backwards. With a separate toilet flushing tank it would be possible to use river water or the like rather than waste drinking water flushing the loo.
Our hot water service has a switch in the cupboard near the fridge alcove - says HEAT. The heater tank we have holds about 14 litres, enough for two of us to shower easily.
Our loo has a separate place for the "flush" water - inside the door where the cassette is kept, ours stopped working, so we haven't bothered with it, just a spray of water from a spray bottle with some eaucy in it.
Have some friends live in Temora - lovely couple - Elaine and Rob Costello - he has a fair bit to do with the airfield out there.
Hi Jules, No mine is the 20ft Jayco, still has the hump over cab but is all storage. Double bed down back of cab.
Might have to use the spray bottle until I work it out.
Temora snows in winter I think but coming into spring now. I am going just out of Temora on a 500 acre farm, looking after some horses and making sure the cattle have water. I have ridden horses twice and been thrown twice -ouch, broken eye socket, broken arm and hurt pride.
Cheers Helen
Silly question I know but didn't the previous owner do a hand over.
hi temora gets cold but never snows here
The previous person was 92 and died in March, his son sold it and knew nothing about anything worked.
I will work it out.
Helen
Will do Jules, wrote his name down.
Like to catch up one day.
Helen
Hi Helen,
Did the son recall where his Father passed, five months is a long time.
. Sorry I'm bad.
Enjoy your new wheels.
If you see / note where a Jayco dealer is located, call in and ask for some help. I'm sure they would help out a Lady in need.
If you are stepping of the ferry, I would drive over to HQ in Dandenong VIC.
Safe travels.
Jim & Lambie
Cheers, Joe
Hi Joe, That's how most things happen these days - via internet. I did start to question my motives but all worked out so far.
I'm off to Temora for a farm sit for about 4 weeks then come home and going to Greens after that for a look.
Enjoy yourself Joe and travel safe.
Helen