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Coastabout


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Hi, can anyone give me advice on fitting out a Coaster Van as a Camper. I am situated in Perth WA and would like to know where I can purchase things like a Shower Cubicle with toilet. Which type is best if I intend to not stay where there is power?Also what system would I need for power eg solar panels to (hope I'm not being silly here) to run tv, computer, fridge freezer, microwave, aircond, etc. plumbing for toilet/shower. hot water system. 

thank you all

Coastabout



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One point to consider is the aircon.It would take a lot of battery power to run an aircon and it would not last long.The current draw is prohibitive.

The rest can be run from solar with a battery bank. A generator would be needed for aircon when static.

Have a look at this site,although it says Marine lots of the products would suit a motorhome.  http://bla.com.au/default/sale-catalogue another company is Coast to Coast

http://www.coastrv.com.au/

Another website is The CMCA and they have a listing of various stores and companies for parts accessories even full conversions.You don't have to be a member to access these places the link is as follows.

http://www.cmca.net.au/pages/marketplace/index.php

 

 



-- Edited by Yuglamron on Friday 10th of May 2013 08:55:20 AM

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If you check with yeoeleven (see this thread) he can probably help you. He's just spent time doing up a Coaster. As to solar power, sounds like you need lots of solar panels and batteries to run all that stuff. I'll let the more experienced GNs comment on that aspect.



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Don't think you can get a 12 Volt Microwave in this country yet Lorraine.  One place had them advertised, but have contacted them a couple of times over the last few years, and they are never in stock.  Would probably draw too much power anyway I would think.

If any-one else has heard differently recently, please let us know.

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Coastabout wrote:

Hi, can anyone give me advice on fitting out a Coaster Van as a Camper. I am situated in Perth WA and would like to know where I can purchase things like a Shower Cubicle with toilet. Which type is best if I intend to not stay where there is power?Also what system would I need for power eg solar panels to (hope I'm not being silly here) to run tv, computer, fridge freezer, microwave, aircond, etc. plumbing for toilet/shower. hot water system. 

thank you all

Coastabout

 You will get all your supplies from Camec on welshpool road, the price are not to bad but when you put caravan/motorhome in the equation then the price doubles. Some time household items can be used, maybe a standard 900mm shower base and make your own lamipanel walls. So look at camec, look at say bunnings as a lot will be the same

cheers

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Here's a good website,,, QLD based company and have proved to be very good with advice.

See this page as a start re lithium batteries for solar and you can scan/read the rest and se how things compare with WA.

http://www.solarpanelxpress.com.au/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=64

Cheers Baz



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Coastabout


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Thanks to all who replied to my post I will I look into all your suggestions.

Thanks again!

Coastabout



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Welcome from us too coastabout. You're in for some fun with your van and on this forum.

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Welcome from us as well Coastabout..Alan and Adele the Mongrels...

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Coastabout


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Hi Neil and Ruth,

Thanks for the welcome!!

Lorraine



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Hi Alan and Adele,

Thanks for the welcome!!

 

Lorraine



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