Bugga! Not the number plate thing again? Yep. But a little different.
I have discovered the not so nice thing of my number plate being higher than said rule. Bugga again.
I have tought about putting a small tool box on the back of the van next to the spare wheel, fix the number plate to that creating a legal view from any direction. Problem is, locating the light cable so I can tap into it and put another light above the new location. I don't want to remove the old plate area as there will be a dreaded hole there. I have thought of putting a "Bugga" plate I have seen there instead, just to fill the space.
I have timber frame with Aluminium cladding on top so would find it difficult to run cable down inside back wall.
Anyone have suggestions please.
I really think this is the dealers problem so might contact him and see what is said, I think I know though.
Keep Safe out there.
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DEN....... 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes)
Doug you may be able to get access by removing tail light and tapping into the tail light wire. with the tail light removed you may be able to run wire through cavity and exit at correct position.
cheers
Jeff
I would be pursuing the maker on this one first but think they will try to get out of any responsibility also .
Sharke's idea has merit if I may add to his suggestion perhaps a piece of fence wire may be able to be pushed down inside the skin to a lower spot if you don't need to go too far, drill a hole where the wire is making a noise poke it through and tape a string to it pull it back up then use it to pull the new wire ( or maybe the original wire ) through the new lower hole. Easy peasy dougy wougy
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Doug I would suggest running a new wire from the trailer plug of the van down through the chassis rail to the rear then up to your new light. That way you can leave the original No. plate light as is with no need for extra holes
Have been in touch with my manufacturers and although the problem is of national interest, I'm advised that only one (1) traveller has been addressed to rectify the problem.
Have been in touch with my manufacturers and although the problem is of national interest, I'm advised that only one (1) traveller has been addressed to rectify the problem.
I will leave the status quo for now ..
G'day Doug
I was going to send my Traveller dealer an email to see if they will do anything about it.
what sort of response did you get?
frank
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Kathy and Frank currently at Home near Quirindi NSW
Refer the issue to the selling dealer (by phone and confirm in writing) if they do not rectify the issue (the van is defective and should not have been registered) refer it to the state DFT.
Had our license plate fixed today, cost $100. Moved it from the drivers side of the van to the other side, left the old light where it was and installed a new one over the plate. Much cheaper than driving it to Melbourne about 500 kms.
