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Post by myarrow1 on Feb 27, 2016 20:39:18 GMT 10
OMG ! Just tried the new oyster light set up (12v) in the dark. Heaps of power !!!!! When I was setting it up today I was concerned that they wouldn't be powerful enough. Very happy with it... Best $12 I ever spent  ? |
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 7, 2016 18:43:17 GMT 10
 Hi all. Just wondering what everyone uses as a park brake when on site ?? As you can see, mine doesn't have any lever etc to activate. Or or do I just use wheel chocks ? Pete |
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Post by snoops on Mar 7, 2016 20:42:32 GMT 10
I ditched the original Franklin hitch and that was one of the reasons I did. It wasn't in great condition anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 6:29:45 GMT 10
I use it on mine plus chocks when on leveling ramps.
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 8, 2016 6:47:33 GMT 10
Hi Gitano. Does yours have a lock on it at all ?
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Post by planner on Mar 8, 2016 8:50:44 GMT 10
Hi all. Just wondering what everyone uses as a park brake when on site ?? As you can see, mine doesn't have any lever etc to activate. Or or do I just use wheel chocks ? Pete I understand that they didn't have a park brake lever. I've been told by a mechanic that hydraulic brakes aren't well suited to being locked on. I use wheel chocks when away, a brick when home in the shed. |
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Post by atefooterz on Mar 11, 2016 0:01:22 GMT 10
Mine had a convert to the existing arm so it would jam & lock on. ( To satisfy Blue Slip) He said do not leave it on too long, more than a few minutes to place bricks  This one time i forgot it was on overnight & sure enough those pesky classic, but brand new, master cylinders burst & leaked like they were 100 years old! |
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 11, 2016 6:34:17 GMT 10
Thanks for the feedback gents. Sounds like wheel Chocks will be the right way to go .....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 10:08:28 GMT 10
Yes, it has
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 28, 2016 17:47:34 GMT 10
 easter 2016 and the Franklin' maiden voyage since rest |
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Post by Mustang on Mar 28, 2016 17:52:59 GMT 10
Congratulations, out of the corral & on the road, way to go!!!!
Don't forget to check wheel nuts, bearing/brake temps for a first run.
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 28, 2016 18:17:25 GMT 10
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 28, 2016 18:22:14 GMT 10
I was amazed at how easy the 'ole girl' or Frankie as everyone was calling it was to tow. I had all the 'weighty' stuff in the back of the Triton instead of the van. All the 12v stuff worked beautifully aswell
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 28, 2016 18:27:13 GMT 10
 Sat level behind the Triton, so I didn't bother with the level ride bars. All that's left now is to trowel some Solagard on the roof and replace the water tank . Good to see the cat is guarding the whole set up !!! |
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Post by fnqfranklin on Mar 28, 2016 19:01:55 GMT 10
looks good Pete, did the front hold up ok with the new templates you made? I used APCO heat paint on my roof and wow what a difference, cool to touch and I live in Cairns. Also a waterproof membrane, gave it 3 coats and only used half a tub(15 litres).Did you add the extra gas bottle holder? Saw supercheap had some camac(i think) watertanks.
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 28, 2016 19:29:43 GMT 10
Hi fnq. The front held up beautifully. Did cop a few b doubles coming the other direction too. The 2nd LPG cyl bracket was already on the van. I just take the 2nd cyl out and use it for the Weber q once we arrive. I'll have to crawl under the van to get some measurements of the old tank and sort out another at some stage...We never really used the water tank in our Jayco camper...We normally take a 20l container and use that. Must get on to painting that roof......Got a few looks as we were driving in to the caravan park. (Admirers, hopefully ?) Also had 2 bikes (for the kids) inside the van. I upended the table onto our bed, and used 2 elastic straps to hold it down. Layed the 2 bikes down on the floor where the table sits and elastic strapped them together, and worked at treat. Won't have to worry about a bike rack on the back now Definitly recommend going with the roll out awning too.....We were packed up in about 10 minutes, compared you our friends with campers Pete |
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Post by fnqfranklin on Mar 28, 2016 21:25:56 GMT 10
I used an etch primer first on the roof then 1st coat but I think I could've put it on alot thicker as used roller and pan, the next two coats i just poured it on roof and then spread it,much faster! but jeez the native bees love fresh paint the bastards. Our van will prob be up on the land in Paddys Green mainly and not driven alot.
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 29, 2016 8:06:03 GMT 10
Ha ha, you can keep your native bees ! Yeh I reckon thicker is the go too, for the roof.
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Post by snoops on Mar 29, 2016 19:09:03 GMT 10
Yep, they tow like a dream. I do the same as what you did and put the heavy stuff in the back of the Hilux - gives the vehicle more stability and lightens the load on the van axle. What sort of speed did you sit on? I generally do 90 on 'B' roads and 100 on the freeways. |
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Post by Mustang on Mar 29, 2016 19:13:09 GMT 10
We tow at a true 90kph, but at a true 100kph, one needs to concentrate.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2016 19:37:21 GMT 10
I towed my Arrow with the Magna this Easter. The van is about 1250 kg and setup with 120 kg on the ball.
The car did not notice that the van was there at 80 kph or even 110 kph.
I am impressed with the power and performance using 12.5 ltr per 100 km.
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 29, 2016 20:33:00 GMT 10
Pretty much doing the same speeds as yourself Snoops. Anything over 100-105klms the Mitsi keeps jumping up and down gears....Bit frustrating....Still does feel stable though
Didnt wanna push it any harder....In case the Solagard blew off !!! Lol
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Post by atefooterz on Apr 3, 2016 12:02:42 GMT 10
The main towing issue is what can happen and how will it all react if something unexpected presents,on long straights overtaking B doubles etc, it is easy to be over 120klm and it feels as safe as 90-100klm ( with my tug) BUT to have to suddenly manouver or stop it may be a different story and outcome.
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Post by fnqfranklin on Apr 5, 2016 6:56:40 GMT 10
Hi all. Just wondering what everyone uses as a park brake when on site ?? As you can see, mine doesn't have any lever etc to activate. Or or do I just use wheel chocks ? Pete Sorry for my ignorance but what is the lever for attached to the brake cylinder for. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2016 12:34:14 GMT 10
fnqfranklin that is the hand brake lever
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This one time i forgot it was on overnight & sure enough those pesky classic, but brand new, master cylinders burst & leaked like they were 100 years old! 
