Hi folks, and those that have had input to my dilemmas. I have really enjoyed these few days away. All the work I have done on the van has performed flawlessly. Normally there are unforeseen difficulties arising from my work!!!
I really needed the rest so I am appreciative of the van sparing me difficulties.
The water tank changing working great, and the genset on rear bumper has improved the weight distribution somewhat. The 12 volt system is now more fully understood and the genset has only been used for coffee, a few minutes microwaving, and a couple of hours aircon on the 30 degree day. Getting rid of the Setec and installing a fuse block as well as the 240v charger has improved the 12v system.
Van is shaded from afternoon sun but batteries floating by midday. I have been using the humidifier on the CPAP machine. The new Kogan TV uses a lot less power than the Shere, so I am glad it carked it.
I now understand that it takes quite some time and power to get the batteries REALLY topped up when not driving!!!!
We will have had 7 days and 6 nights away and the water is still ok and as I said genset for coffee and microwave and aircon.
Aussie Paul.
Radar said
05:31 PM Feb 16, 2018
Hi Paul
All sounds wonderful, we are looking forward to the day we once can escape also.
Enjoy your great work.
the ginger nomad said
05:35 PM Feb 16, 2018
I have been watching closely but rarely comment. I decided that the time has come to say WELL DONE.
meetoo said
07:36 PM Feb 16, 2018
Yay Paul. I am glad so far it has all come together. I know how good a feeling that is when something works out well.
Hope you enjoyed your week away just as much.
Cheers, John.
RustyD said
08:28 PM Feb 16, 2018
My mum wanted to know why someone would advertise a CRAP store (local newspaper). Then I pointed out is was a CPAP store.
Blues Man said
08:13 AM Feb 17, 2018
Good on ya Paul ,glad everything went well for you .
Cupie said
03:44 PM Feb 17, 2018
Well done Paul.
I just hope that mine goes as well when I try it out at Harpers Creek ECO in a few weeks.
(I'll probably be providing back up showering facilities for my Daughter, SIL & two grandkids. But they have two large water tanks, a mobile grey water tank & a 2kva gene if I run into trouble)
oldbloke said
05:59 PM Feb 17, 2018
"We will have had 7 days and 6 nights away and the water is still ok and as I said genset for coffee and microwave and aircon.
Aussie Paul. smile"
Soooo,,, where did u go?
aussie_paul said
06:32 PM Feb 17, 2018
oldbloke wrote:
"We will have had 7 days and 6 nights away and the water is still ok and as I said genset for coffee and microwave and aircon.
Aussie Paul. smile"
Soooo,,, where did u go?
An hour West of us Niel. Green Hill Lake reserve near Ararat Vic. Fantastic place supported by the Council and volunteers.
Paul, I believe I read something not so long ago about what you found wrong with your van (placement of water tanks) & that you were not at all happy as you were limited physically.
There is no doubt about it but buying the not so perfect caravan certainly brings out the best in us - with good advice from other forum members, skills we didn't know we had, etc.
Good on you Paul for overcoming a nightmare & having something that now both of you can enjoy.
I might see you one day - we travel through your home town on our way to see our daughter at Warrnambool.
aussie_paul said
10:13 PM Feb 17, 2018
Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
Paul, I believe I read something not so long ago about what you found wrong with your van (placement of water tanks) & that you were not at all happy as you were limited physically.
There is no doubt about it but buying the not so perfect caravan certainly brings out the best in us - with good advice from other forum members, skills we didn't know we had, etc.
Good on you Paul for overcoming a nightmare & having something that now both of you can enjoy.
I might see you one day - we travel through your home town on our way to see our daughter at Warrnambool.
So true Warren, and thanks. Maybe we will catch up one day. Warnambool is a lovely place. Used to holiday there with family back in the late 50s early 60s.
The rig is handling ok for the moment so we can enjoy a few trips while coming up with the correct scenario for us. If I don't take as much "stuff" as I do now I will probaly be legal. This trip was to rest and NOT to work on the van, and I did that. Didn't use any of the "stuff".
Hi folks, and those that have had input to my dilemmas. I have really enjoyed these few days away. All the work I have done on the van has performed flawlessly. Normally there are unforeseen difficulties arising from my work!!!
I really needed the rest so I am appreciative of the van sparing me difficulties.
The water tank changing working great, and the genset on rear bumper has improved the weight distribution somewhat. The 12 volt system is now more fully understood and the genset has only been used for coffee, a few minutes microwaving, and a couple of hours aircon on the 30 degree day. Getting rid of the Setec and installing a fuse block as well as the 240v charger has improved the 12v system.
Van is shaded from afternoon sun but batteries floating by midday. I have been using the humidifier on the CPAP machine. The new Kogan TV uses a lot less power than the Shere, so I am glad it carked it.
I now understand that it takes quite some time and power to get the batteries REALLY topped up when not driving!!!!
We will have had 7 days and 6 nights away and the water is still ok and as I said genset for coffee and microwave and aircon.
Aussie Paul.
Hi Paul
All sounds wonderful, we are looking forward to the day we once can escape also.
Enjoy your great work.
Yay Paul. I am glad so far it has all come together. I know how good a feeling that is when something works out well.
Hope you enjoyed your week away just as much.
Cheers, John.
Good on ya Paul ,glad everything went well for you .
Well done Paul.
I just hope that mine goes as well when I try it out at Harpers Creek ECO in a few weeks.
(I'll probably be providing back up showering facilities for my Daughter, SIL & two grandkids. But they have two large water tanks, a mobile grey water tank & a 2kva gene if I run into trouble)
Aussie Paul. smile"
Soooo,,, where did u go?
An hour West of us Niel. Green Hill Lake reserve near Ararat Vic. Fantastic place supported by the Council and volunteers.
Aussie Paul.
There is no doubt about it but buying the not so perfect caravan certainly brings out the best in us - with good advice from other forum members, skills we didn't know we had, etc.
Good on you Paul for overcoming a nightmare & having something that now both of you can enjoy.
I might see you one day - we travel through your home town on our way to see our daughter at Warrnambool.
So true Warren, and thanks. Maybe we will catch up one day. Warnambool is a lovely place. Used to holiday there with family back in the late 50s early 60s.
The rig is handling ok for the moment so we can enjoy a few trips while coming up with the correct scenario for us. If I don't take as much "stuff" as I do now I will probaly be legal. This trip was to rest and NOT to work on the van, and I did that. Didn't use any of the "stuff".
Aussie Paul.