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Post by Rattles on Dec 20, 2015 11:59:39 GMT 10
If you had an Annex Slab next to your van then it would be close, you may find that the Annex has shrunk as well.
An Annex 300mm longer may be too long, If when repairing the Walls you add 150mm to the 3 sides the it may fit.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2015 18:59:40 GMT 10
at annexe looks a later model to me,vans of your era had a scalloped edge,not a straight one as here.
Looks like an 80s annexe to me,possibly made by Tebbs in Melbourne.
I have also never seen an annexe shrink that much!
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 22, 2015 18:29:59 GMT 10
Well, i started re-sealing the j-rails, what a huge job! Spent about 6 hours and still havent completed one side! Using same technique as the windows...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2015 19:23:06 GMT 10
Excellent job, the way to do it, only once and then forget about it for 20 years or more.
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 28, 2015 16:53:48 GMT 10
Just further to my video with j-rail reseal, i have just completed the top left with the annexe rail and that took my from 9am to 5pm today, without breaks. So its a substantial job but in my mind i dont have to touch again. Hate to be doing this job again in 10years if it was mastic :-O
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 20:00:44 GMT 10
Oh well now it is waterproofed and ready to go to the top north where rain 250mm in a day.
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 2, 2016 16:56:55 GMT 10
Took a trip to Dover for a night's stay, the Disco and Millard sit nicely together   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2016 17:04:00 GMT 10
Look nice indeed, I have to get my van ready this month to go there, is my favorite spot down south of Hobart.
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 2, 2016 19:01:08 GMT 10
And a vid to go with it
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2016 19:36:34 GMT 10
Nice video, thanks for posting, next time film a bit of the camping spot.
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 3, 2016 10:02:05 GMT 10
The caravan park is very good, clean and the people there are both retired travellers or families. The only issue I have is that they cram a lot of caravans in together, so space wise I wasnt really happy with.
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Post by snoops on Jan 3, 2016 18:30:15 GMT 10
I'll only ever go to a caravan park if I need to wash clothes after being out for 4 or 5 nights free camping. Even then, I'll ring ahead to make sure they are not busy and that there is a quiet place we can stay at - unpowered as well, I've never needed a powered site.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 18:42:40 GMT 10
I used to to the same during out 2 years living in a motorhome.
As soon as I get the portable solar panels I will look for sites without power.
Having said that, in Tasmania we have to drive a bit further of Hobart to find legal camping sites specially now with a dog.
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 4, 2016 5:52:42 GMT 10
Snoops - yes we are planning on doing free camping, just not set up as yet, plus given its our second outing in the van we have loads to learn, so we figured we start with powered site then progress onto free camping when we are set up.
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 2, 2016 12:49:56 GMT 10
Been a while since I posted... question for you, I am wanting to put the battery on the drawbar inside an alloy storage/tool box. What have people done with this setup? How did you mount the tool box and wiring (pics please  Cheers, |
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Post by tasmillard on Apr 2, 2016 18:29:52 GMT 10
Hi all, been a while since I last posted. I finally had the chance to get the wardrobe/pantry build done today, thanks to Gitano for the help. Here is what we did, basically kept half of the wardrobe and the other half built the pantry.
Enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 19:25:44 GMT 10
Finished well, looks good. Forget about the light the lady of the house can wear a head torch and will be perfect  |
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Post by tasmillard on Jul 27, 2016 12:52:02 GMT 10
Well, we finally got the dinette cushions back (go figure just when we are thinking of selling the van!). Anyway, looks very scmick IMO, perfectly maching the era. The funky cloth pattern is no longer available, we where extremely lucky to get the last threads.   |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2016 14:40:10 GMT 10
Looks nice, have to put some wear on them before selling the van.
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Post by atefooterz on Jul 27, 2016 23:50:26 GMT 10
Funkadellic Man! Very Sgt Peppers in style, that cloth. |
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Post by tasmillard on Jul 28, 2016 9:07:24 GMT 10
We loved that fabric, but sadly no longer produced. Reminds me of Austin Powers also  |
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Post by atefooterz on Jul 28, 2016 13:03:05 GMT 10
We loved that fabric, but sadly no longer produced. Reminds me of Austin Powers also Maybe Captain Goodvibes wandering around a field, in between the surf break peaking? Be sure to check out the Peter Sellars classic "The Party" you will see what many decades later inspired much of the Austin Powers decore. ( Tis a bit like saying "Wow your ply teardrop camper looks like a Jayco J-Pod!" haha) |
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 5, 2017 18:39:45 GMT 10
Well, the time has come for me to put my darl Millard up for sale. Unfortunately I cannot keep two, so yes its always hard to let go of your first. Ill be making sure it goes to a good home!
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Post by snoops on Mar 5, 2017 19:06:36 GMT 10
All the best with the sale - hope you find a good home for it. Make sure whoever buys it pops in here to let us know how they are getting on. |
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Post by tasmillard on Mar 20, 2017 7:14:57 GMT 10
So we had a lovely family come yesterday and look at the van, and they wanted it, so its sold. The family has a 9yo son also, so we are glad that its going to a good home to be used by a young family.
They are picking it up during the week if all goes to plan. We had a few more inquiries on it too, so there is interest in these old vans that have been renovated. Wife was almost in tears when the deal was struck, and I must admit too that I am sad to see her go.
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