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Post by 78466noM on Aug 16, 2017 8:03:18 GMT 10
180kg's ball weight must be a close balance weight as the close to 16ft millard is also 180kg's on a slight slope downhill taring at 1160kg's I am going to re-weigh when it is loaded to go it should be under 1500kg's . I payed $70.00 for my trojan one looks exactly like your's but a different brand name .
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Post by doublechevron on Aug 18, 2017 14:12:40 GMT 10
Amongst the junk mail I spotted a Hayman Reece tow ball scale just $60.00 (Autobarn) Nice to know the actual towball down weight :   180kg falls into 14% of the laden weight. The previous bathroom scale method was well out at 220kg which was worrying me. DO NOT USE THIS METHOD:  I would be more concerned you new ball scales are inaccurate ...  Why don't you try placing a "known" weight on the scales and see what they register. Eg: .... er, how much do you weigh if you stand on them |
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Post by atefooterz on Aug 18, 2017 22:30:18 GMT 10
The picture of bathroom scales shows a device with a spring, it is set to be most accurate between 30- 90KG. When i got over 85KG i noticed a big difference on mates scales, so used the pay jockey or health clinic weight balance to find what i really was (were)
We got caught out with weighing boats edge on, that would show 180-200ish KG, when in fact they were 120-140KG
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 15, 2017 9:45:01 GMT 10
btw have you polished your sink yet?? hahahaha - was looking forward to viewing more bling photos but was disappointed  |
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Post by Mustang on Sept 15, 2017 16:23:42 GMT 10
btw have you polished your sink yet?? hahahaha - was looking forward to viewing more bling photos but was disappointed Home based business has taken over lately, but I intend to get to it ASAP, good to see you looking in, how is the Rangie resto going? |
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Post by tasmillard on Sept 16, 2017 7:36:38 GMT 10
Yeah its been hectic of late, poor Viscount hasnt seen much love of late so getting back into it. The Rover is completely dismantled, starting the rebuild on it and thats taken my time. I must say its great to come back to see progress from members here, its like visiting my CC family |
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Post by snoops on Sept 26, 2017 5:53:33 GMT 10
No sure why you'd measure the ball weight with the bathroom scales set up like that to be honest - not sure where that pic came from, but you are right - it is incorrect. Guessing that's off the caravanners forum? Don't get me started on some of those guys... I've been banned there anyway but that's another story. I've checked mine with a tow ball scale and my bathroom scales - both said about the same thing, but I put a small piece of treated pine sleeper on the scales to distribute the weight, zeroed the scale then put a lump of 4x2 from the scales to under the tow hitch and wound the jockey wheel up. Was under 5kg difference betweeen this and a tow ball scale. With a 2 x full gas bottles and spare mine comes in at 140Kg which is a bit heavy - it tows better with the spare not there and only one gas bottle, which is how I run it now. I put the spare on the floor of the van right over the axle and only carry one gas bottle now.
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Post by Mustang on Sept 13, 2018 18:07:48 GMT 10
At the Brisbane Caravan Show a Lego builder decided to build a 17' Viscount from Lego bricks, he invested a $100K in his project, but became ill & did not finish. Lego Caravan link Brisbane Holiday Village (https://www.brisbaneholidayvillage.com.au) near Mt Gravatt Shopping Center decided to promote the finish of the van with a Guinness Book record attempt. They put out an offer for a like van to be parked near the Lego van, for the public to appreciate the builders efforts. Guess who got the job!!!! yeah for Vincent. Discounts apply for families staying at the park. The promotion will take place Sept 24-28, kids will be encouraged to build their own van, (I may sneak in!!) More info to follow. |
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Post by Mustang on Sept 24, 2018 19:04:23 GMT 10
Today starts the Guinness Book of records for the largest caravan built from Lego bricks. The Lego van is nothing short of amazing , sponsored by Caravan Queensland. Vincent is parked at the entrance. 
    
PS: In the last 3 weeks we have towed Vincent 2240km |
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Post by moolk on Jan 30, 2019 10:53:28 GMT 10
Hi Mustang. I've been loving going through your posts here. I've recently purchased a 1977 Supreme. It seems identical to yours in terms of layout, windows etc. I'm curious as to what lining board you've used? Gunnersens no longer make the original and I've struggled to find a replacement.
Inspiring work. If you've been having withdrawals from polishing the aluminium frames, I'd happily send some up for you to work on.
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Post by Mustang on Feb 19, 2019 20:43:05 GMT 10
Next week we say good bye to Vincent, he has been bought by a publishing company, not my ideal sale, but I guess we cant keep them all.
The project was one of immense enjoyment ,I never grew tired of it & the fun that Vincent bought to the public on open days was all worth it.
cheers
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Post by snoops on Feb 20, 2019 18:14:44 GMT 10
Got to ask - what would a publishing company want with such a van?
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Post by Mustang on Feb 21, 2019 8:16:34 GMT 10
Got to ask - what would a publishing company want with such a van? Its a car*van mag (announcement later) they are going to promote Vincent in a giveaway competition  |
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Post by snoops on Feb 23, 2019 16:54:49 GMT 10
Oh...
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Post by Mustang on Mar 9, 2019 12:41:52 GMT 10
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Post by snoops on Mar 9, 2019 21:18:04 GMT 10
Quite a moment after all the work there. When you can let us know about who bought it and what the competition is, do tell - Iād like to enter it. šš
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Post by Mustang on Mar 10, 2019 9:50:18 GMT 10
Quite a moment after all the work there. When you can let us know about who bought it and what the competition is, do tell - Iād like to enter it. šš Hi Snoops, Time to ROAM magazine will be promoting their niche with the vintage side through subscription, I have issue 37 & I expect they will announce from issue 38. Quite chuffed they traveled from Sydney to buy my van, they suggested they had a short list. After reading my free copy I'm impressed how the mag has improved, one of the owners suggested they like fair reporting, by not being under pressure from major caravan manufacturers. Subscriptions: info@timetoroam.com Cheers Brent |
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Post by bobt on Mar 10, 2019 19:23:09 GMT 10
Finally you sold it.
Sad it maybe but. The end of one adventure, the beginning of another.
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Post by Mustang on Apr 2, 2019 18:58:37 GMT 10
Further to the Journey of Vincent.
Issue 38 of Time to Roam magazine is out with Vincent on the front cover. Do yourself a favor & subscribe to a re-vitalized good read caravan mag that doesn't take bribes from manufacturers & tells it like it is. They will also accept subscriptions by single issue payment. Vincent link Cheers |
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Post by tasmillard on Apr 29, 2019 6:56:35 GMT 10
Damn sad to see it go...
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Post by Mustang on Apr 30, 2019 16:08:48 GMT 10
Hi Tas, How is your Viscount progressing? |
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Post by tasmillard on May 13, 2019 8:41:36 GMT 10
Mustang - well the last thing I did on it was to remove the old fridge and replace with a bar fridge... seeing we basically use a powered site and I use my other portable one (on gas). The fridge is now great, the other was working ok but did suffer even with temps in the early 20s. Aside from that, been enjoying camping with the family  |
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Post by Mustang on Oct 14, 2019 7:17:30 GMT 10
If you are keeping up with Vincent through Time to Roam, Vincent has a new Fridge & stove top. And new friends through Camplify.   They re-instated the orange dots on the door, I,m impressed. |
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Why don't you try placing a "known" weight on the scales and see what they register. Eg: .... er, how much do you weigh if you stand on them 
