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Daveo85


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Hi all,

New to Site as Member but been in the shadows for some time learning those little tricks

Our Van is near set for travelling with important things like

A fully working Hair Dryer and plenty of space for the makeup.no

The less important details are

Have changed the Suspension and brake to a Simplicity axle and large brakes.

The stone guard up front

Solar power on roof

Toilet and shower of course

Washing machine

Full oven

full annexe for long stays

4g wireless system

satellite Tv

Gas bayonets both sides of van

LED Lighting both sides for ease of night camping

Storage tubes under van for fishing lines and drain hoses (separate of course)

Have cameras mounted on back and sides plus at tow point so wife and I don't have the backing in dance that I see about.smile

The tow bus is a 4.8 lt Patrol with a 1/12 inch lift with truck coils and air bags with 20 psi keeping it all level,

in the back is a

80lt fridge freezer

full draw system

Solar for fridge

4 batteries on board

On board nav. system is Garmin 7 truck system which shows all low bridges and dead ends we all like.

Has sat phone

Extra boost for iPhone via a external aerial mounted on bulbar

A I pad pro for finding those camp sites mounted for ease of use

And wife to watch her shows as we drive (I have no idea why when the view out the window is better.) But Men understand why I did that.biggrin

2 radios mounted into dash so not very easy to get at for when you need to chat with the semis or other vans

I winch mounted to front with large spotlights above to see where you are going, but plan not to drive after 3pm but be prepared for anything they say.

And more stuff, but happy the say all under the weight required till the makeup and clothes etc get in the van.

Good thing is can travel at speed limit of 100km all day without any worries and being into vans since I was 4 so when know to get out of way of

people behind me if I feel that I am the cause

And clear view mirrors, I love those

Dave

 

 

 

 



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Hi Daveo85, Welcome to the Forum. Your external antenna on the Bull Bar to increase reception to your iPhone has sparked my interest. Can you give me some more details thanks. Krusty.

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Krusty wrote:

Hi Daveo85, Welcome to the Forum. Your external antenna on the Bull Bar to increase reception to your iPhone has sparked my interest. Can you give me some more details thanks. Krusty.

 http://www.strike.com.au/products/Antennas/Strike-B2-7dBi-Heavy-Duty-Bull-Mount-Antenna-Black

they also have in car mounts for all types of phones with covers or not.

I worked in the mines for many years and found that the above worked when others had trouble getting service, hope helps.



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Nice set up Dave with a lot of creature comforts.

Cheers
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I also copied the link for aerial for future needs

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Thanks for that Dave.

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A great set up there Dave. Let the fun times begin eh?

Travel safe.

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Welcome. Nice setup. Don't know about the makeup though. Gave that up along with ironing many years ago.



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you have it all covered Dave by the looks of it nice rig good post ...



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Dave, as far as I'm concerned ya got every base covered. Although in saying that there is always the one little thing that will pop up. Best of touring our lovely country. Mike

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Hi Dave,

What have you organised for your lovely wife to watch her shows on???   We are hoping to set off end next year.  My priorities for me (I am femaile) that hubby make sure I have beer, internet, and something to watch not sure about satellite tv or foxtel or how it all works.  



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Hey,

Have Sat tv plus Foxtel, and can run Netflix or stan, etc when require as you can stop those if you

don't need, and start whenever it rains or you stop in one place for a time
And for 10 or so a month worth it

Dave

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Ah so will the Foxtel thing you have a decoder?? That is what I like about being home.  I have my cold beer, my laptop and my foxtel on the wall.  so I wasnt sure about what I would have to do to organise foxtel.   Someone said you have to buy a decoder or something,  

 



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take the one from home, just needs to power up each time you move and check the sat dish y have, do a dry run in back before y go


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I was looking at getting my Satellite upgraded for Foxtel and the cost and the parts plus the amount you need to pay to get a little TV. adds is just too much . Plus the extra cables and box needed

 

So I started to look about for options,

 

Do you have a good wireless dongle 4G. when travelling

 

Do you have a good lot of gigs per month that you dont use.

 

Have you an extra $10 to $35 month or as you need,

 

Where you stay can you get a wi-fi good signal.

 

Well, have you considered FOXTEL PLAY

 

https://www.foxtel.com.au/foxtelplay/build/package?execution=e1s1

 

We have Telstra TV. On TV in van so all I had to do was add the app. And the join Foxtel play and I have 2 weeks free trial, so we can watch Foxtel  TV with ease, very handy when in wet areas or just need to put feet up and watch some football.

 

So, if you dont wish to get satellite etc. maybe a cheaper option and remember no contracts so you can turn on and off as needed just like Netflix which by the way you can do the same as above if you have Telstra TV.

 

 

 

 

https://www.telstra.com.au/tv-movies-music/telstra-tv?tc=G%7cBMM%7cSEM%7cTelstraTV%7cBrand&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJr0qLkehqKV-a7dpPdnD-0_Dh5o-H-ecqND6RlPc3Gy8aApYo8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIG87tj9ttECFQIvlgodx4YKVQ



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