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Post by Dee Newbie Van Girl on Nov 9, 2016 22:47:03 GMT 10
Hi, I'm looking at purchasing a 1977 Franklin Snipe & towing it from wolongong to the GC, with a similar car to the young lady I've been reading about in the forum....I have a Hyundai Tucson 2016 Active X, not diesel u fortunately! I haven't towed before, somit may be worth me looking into paying transport costs to have it towed that far? Also, what do we look for when inspecting the van on
The weekend, as far as confirming the year model? Are oven expensive to replace, as this one had glass broken so the guy replaced it with a microwave for now? Cheers everyone, I can't believe how lucky we can be, to have a Frankie Forum like this!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 21:40:44 GMT 10
Greetings All Thought it might be nice to shout out a warm and hearty WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS The membership has been steadily growing over the past months So to all those that have recently joined  Please feel free to comment on or start new threads Your input is very much appreciated and a different point of view is always worth hearing Get those fingers tapping and we will hear from you soon Atog |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 21:52:04 GMT 10
Hi, This is my first attempt at writing in this forum! So you just press 'reply' on anyone's post, to comment? I really am a newbie! I've been slightly obsessed (this past week) with finding a suitable retro van to purchase for under $5,000 for my little growing family (baby due in one week, so friends tell us we are mad rushing into a van at the moment!?). However, If I find what I see as a good deal / quality retro van, I will consider purchasing it asap! Problem is, I have friend's going to inspect the van on our behalf as we live some 12 hours from where the van is located! A couple of questions for you all... if this is the correct place to ask them? I am looking at freight costs to transport the van from Wollongong to GC, if you have any suggested companies? Also, the list of what to look for when inspecting a van is so intense, I'm not sure my friends will be able to follow all those tips, so what are your major tips? (I really enjoyed reading the post of the girl who was purchasing her retro van from Melbourne & towing it to Canberra (first time towing), and she asked you all for advice. She too had a Hyundai Tucson, which we have.... we also have no experience towing a van (or reversing one for that matter)... hence why I was so keen to join this supportive network! I'm not sure if I have been scared off from buying a retro van, after reading all the things you need to look for at inspection... PLEASE HELP ASAP, as I have friends looking at this van on sunday & my baby is due next week!! yikes!! Cheers all xx |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 22:17:07 GMT 10
Hi guys,
I'm wondering if I need electric brakes fitted to my 2016 Hyundai Tucson in order to tow a 14ft Franklin Snipe & to register in QLD? I'm confused as the van does weigh 750kg & im told the towing capacity of Tucson is 750kg unbraked & 1600kg braked? Does this mean electric brakes needed or the hydraulic ones on the van count as brakes? Cheers, Dee
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Post by atefooterz on Nov 10, 2016 23:56:21 GMT 10
"Yikes that is a lot to deal with in a short time. Is the caravan for holidays or to live in? If for holidays then a less hectic programme. My thoughts would be look and smell for water damage. An aluminium frame is safer to buy as a timber one can need sections replaced. Leaks are 90% with old vans and new, because the timbers are not sealed and can rot. Good ventilation is also key for those mostly parked locked up caravans owned by buzy folks.  |
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Post by 78466noM on Nov 11, 2016 0:17:07 GMT 10
Hi deenewbievangirl as atefooterz said a aluminum frame would be a better option for you over a timber frame if you will need to learn to back the van after bubs is here if you can borrow a box trailer and some one who knows how to back it go to a empty car-park and practice backing trailer into different car spaces from different angles with the box trailer you will be able to use your car mirrors but with the van you will need towing mirrors as you have lees vision backing the van it is better to start with the box-trailer as you can see what angle it is at from rear window. It will take a while but with practice you will master it. here is a checklist from this site written by people who know far more than me about vans maybe you can print it out and give it to them or email it to them. ditzygypsy.proboards.com/thread/1652/caravan-checklist good luck I hope the van is all that you want |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 5:28:42 GMT 10
Hi guys, I'm wondering if I need electric brakes fitted to my 2016 Hyundai Tucson in order to tow a 14ft Franklin Snipe & to register in QLD? I'm confused as the van does weigh 750kg & im told the towing capacity of Tucson is 750kg unbraked & 1600kg braked? Does this mean electric brakes needed or the hydraulic ones on the van count as brakes? Cheers, Dee Probably not necessary it depends what is fitted to the van now over ride or electric if over ride they will be legal brakes are brakes  the main thing is that they can be activated |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 5:46:35 GMT 10
deenewbievangirl , You have the checklist just relax and trust your friends as for the reversing of a caravan that also is not hard unless you make it that way , I have taught many to reverse vans trailers etc the best tip is get some masking tape and with the car wheels pointed straight ahead run a piece of tape around the dead bottom of the steering wheel  this is the key next step hook up the trailer/caravan a small boat trailer is probably the best if available and head to a shopping centre or some large carpark which is mostly empty on a weekend and take a couple of buckets to place on the carpark lines to give you a target . Now for normal reversing ignore the tape BUT when you have a trailer on think of it as the top and whichever way you need the trailer to go move the tape that way do it slowly and I guarantee within an hour you will be putting whatever you are towing between the lines the key is tricking the brain to make the reverse move when going backwards and also leave the tape there for a while as a reminder . I taught a 70 year old who had never reversed a van to back her van with confidence in a couple of hours and she could not believe how easy it was |
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Post by 78466noM on Nov 11, 2016 9:38:46 GMT 10
here is a thread on the type of van you are looking at it seems it has a wooden frame so very carefully look for dark stains especially in the corners, ply that has come apart and sniff for that musty smell.
hope it is all OK it probably won't be perfect just as long as any thing that needs tidying up is with in what you are confident to do.
What retired john wrote is very good advice don't get flustered if you do stop wait until you calm down then try again just remember every one makes mistakes backing very now and then. Just to let you know the shorter the trailer the harder they are to back so if you practice with a short box trailer and master you will be able to back the van like a professional.
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the main thing is that they can be activated 
this is the key