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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 17:29:11 GMT 10
Hi all, my first posting to the forum.
We recently purchased a Topagee Camper which was in good condition for its age but needed a tidy up.
The canvass is nearly new but the interior was probably original and had very little storage and no seating. I managed to pick up some NOS paneling at a cheap price and some framing timber from the local hardware store and after a few days work we had a new interior with storage locker/seating on both sides.
The electrical system was positively dangerous so I replaced the 240v wiring, fitted an RCD and new power outlets.
Next I found the wheel bearings had been spinning in the aluminium hubs so two new wheels and bearings were required and the spare tyre had to be replaced.
With the main problems fixed we had a couple of trips away and each time came up with some ideas for improvements.
The annex is a tent which attaches via a rope track and gives us a good sized area for cooking and eating if the weather isn't too good.
I have a few pics which I will upload later if anyone is interested.
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Post by millard1399 on Jun 20, 2012 18:10:15 GMT 10
G'day tastourer, and welcome to the forum! ;D Whaddya mean "I have a few pics which I will upload later if anyone is interested." ?? ' COURSE we're interested!! ;D ;D We thrive on pics!  Pics is what makes us drool. Pics is what makes us jealous. Pics is what makes us want to buy another van. Pics is what makes us a FORUM!! ;D ;D ;D Got any pics?   cheers, Al. |
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Post by greedy53 on Jun 20, 2012 19:06:04 GMT 10
I need pics dribble dribble none sigh now to sulk away
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 19:18:05 GMT 10
Hi Al, Yes you are right - a pictures says it all.   New interior - nearly complete   Ready for the first trip.  Cheers Bob |
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Post by millard1399 on Jun 20, 2012 20:27:59 GMT 10
Oooh...VERY NICE!! The cladding around the base looks like it is in very good condition for its age, so it must have been reasonably well looked after. The "Topagee" sticker still looks "brand new"! ;D You've done a great job getting the interior sorted out. Looks nice and neat and simple. Great little camper outfit you've created! cheers, Al. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 17:08:10 GMT 10
Onya Bob great looking camper now that we can see it ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by greedy53 on Jun 25, 2012 18:23:52 GMT 10
now tha'ts a gasser good buy
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Post by Hiya Tastourer on Oct 27, 2013 12:49:47 GMT 10
I have just bought a Topagee shell and am slowly doing it up. Not in as good nic as yours. Was wondering if you had any ideas about the strutts holding it up. Could they be replaced with gas strutts of some type. Would love to hear any ideas you might have.
Thanks Toppageejo
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Post by Topagee Boy on Feb 9, 2014 0:19:17 GMT 10
Hi All, I have topagee that We are loving. However it needs new canvass and would like to know if anyone's knows where to buy a replace, Testourer your looks great and I hope you may know where it can from? Thanks
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Post by Badfreddy78 on Mar 1, 2014 0:11:57 GMT 10
I also have an old topagee, and we love it! The fibreglass roof needs repair though, any chance of someone posting close up pics of the roof so i could see what a good one is meant to look like? thanks.
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Post by Topagee boy on Apr 5, 2014 12:01:27 GMT 10
I have just bought a Topagee shell and am slowly doing it up. Not in as good nic as yours. Was wondering if you had any ideas about the strutts holding it up. Could they be replaced with gas strutts of some type. Would love to hear any ideas you might have. Thanks Toppageejo Hi, did you ever find out about the arms, One of mine the spring has broken, |
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Post by water boy on Apr 11, 2014 6:22:26 GMT 10
hi topagee boy you can buy the lifting arms still for around $140 each just google caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id... i think this might help
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Post by hubert r on May 9, 2014 18:24:33 GMT 10
I current have two topagee's one in working order the other is getting a 4x4 re-vamp, was just wondering where I can get some high lift springs to put some bigger wheels on the running one?
and the re-vamp ideas to date are going to move the beds to the sides (because for a quick stop over can't open the jackaroo rear door with the beds out), and put the door on the back with a side out kitchen draw, which if I work it out properly should also have a scissor lift so can lift the kitchen up inside the camper to, and going to add a set of 16" tyres because being so light it will be great for the tougher adventures,
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Post by OlHoppy Toppy on Jan 6, 2016 11:11:02 GMT 10
My 1978 topagee doesn't have a spare wheel. They are 5 stud 13 inch. Are they Holden or ford style? Any body??
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 6, 2016 12:40:51 GMT 10
G'day tastourer, and welcome to the forum! ;D Whaddya mean "I have a few pics which I will upload later if anyone is interested." ?? ' COURSE we're interested!! ;D ;D We thrive on pics! Pics is what makes us drool. Pics is what makes us jealous. Pics is what makes us want to buy another van. Pics is what makes us a FORUM!! ;D ;D ;D Got any pics? cheers, Al. LOL - my sentiments exactly! Good work on the van Tastourer. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2016 17:36:24 GMT 10
Hi all, we recently bought a 1978 Topagee four, but it needs a bit of work. There is rust in the chassis that I want to deal with. Does anyone know how to get the body off the chassis? I can see some screws coming down through the floor and into the spine of the chassis, but not much else. Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers, Mike.
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Post by Theresa on Jun 4, 2016 21:57:14 GMT 10
Oooh...VERY NICE!! The cladding around the base looks like it is in very good condition for its age, so it must have been reasonably well looked after. The "Topagee" sticker still looks "brand new"! ;D You've done a great job getting the interior sorted out. Looks nice and neat and simple. Great little camper outfit you've created! cheers, Al. |
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Post by Caravanpark74 on Jun 9, 2016 23:24:24 GMT 10
G day all jason here. Just bought a topagee today for $300 off gumtree. This camper needa some tlc but nuffn seriuose. I would like to share this moment aswell as share the build with you guys and girls as i progress in the next few weeks or months. How do i post pics here?
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Post by murray on Jun 10, 2016 8:05:53 GMT 10
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Post by Donna on Oct 11, 2016 16:52:04 GMT 10
Hiya,
I've been doing up a topagee 6, it's starting to look good - the canvas will last a bit longer, and when it's had it I can get replacement in NZ for around $1400. My question is.... does anyone know an easy way to change a tyre! There is no clearance under there.....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 13:07:37 GMT 10
now tha'ts a gasser good buy |
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Post by rambo on Oct 21, 2017 12:11:04 GMT 10
Hi! I've done one up myself and I'm trying to import it to Aussie from NZ.I need the weight (tare) etc. For customs, any change anyone can send me some paperwork showing the weihgt or maybe a photo of the "plate" on the camper please? !
Hope you can help!
Derik
How do you upload pictures )sorry I'm new ☺?)
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Post by Mustang on Oct 25, 2017 8:01:16 GMT 10
Hi! I've done one up myself and I'm trying to import it to Aussie from NZ.I need the weight (tare) etc. For customs, any change anyone can send me some paperwork showing the weihgt or maybe a photo of the "plate" on the camper please? ! Hope you can help! Derik How do you upload pictures )sorry I'm new ☺?) Hi Rambo, Welcome to the forum. To load images see this link |
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Post by 78466noM on Nov 15, 2017 7:25:07 GMT 10
ask customs if a weigh bridge ticket will be acceptable paperwork from one when it was new is probably wrong on tare any way
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