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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 23, 2015 18:12:04 GMT 10
Picked up a new hose today for $14.95 so it wasn't worth messing around with the old one. Should get it fitted up tomorrow
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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 25, 2015 8:19:11 GMT 10
Hi all. New brake hose fitted and lines cleaned through. Brakes all working now............... Gotta look into my 12v battery set up. Thinking 1x 100or 120ah . Where has everyone else mounted their batteries ? I'm thinking under the bottom bunk LHS near the cupboard. What do you reckon ?
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Post by snoops on Dec 25, 2015 13:50:50 GMT 10
I run 2 x 100Ah batteries but that's overkill. Charged from a 140 watt solar panel mounted on the roof of the van. 1 x 100 or 1 x 120Ah would be enough for most. My batteries are mounted under the seat right over the axle - next to the LHS wheel well.
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 25, 2015 16:59:14 GMT 10
I have a Huge battery that i still need to fit. I was thinking similar location as in opposite kitchen side, left side just behind axle under bunks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2015 18:57:16 GMT 10
Thinking in fitting the battery under the wardrobe in front of the mudguard. At the present time the battery is under the dinette seat next to the door.
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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 30, 2015 16:10:15 GMT 10
The bride has done a fantastic job of the curtains. All finished ! Now she is ready to sort out the cushions /mattresses in a dark blue colour.  |
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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 30, 2015 16:11:35 GMT 10
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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 30, 2015 16:13:20 GMT 10
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 30, 2015 17:32:54 GMT 10
Ohh goodie, photos! White and blue curtains, you need to paint the walls  Looking very sch-mick there, coming along nicely. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 30, 2015 18:23:40 GMT 10
Pleeease, don't give the bride any ideas about painting the walls, lol......... Otherwise I will never get it done before Easter maiden voyage...... Like the 'swisho' ladder  |
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Post by snoops on Dec 30, 2015 20:33:03 GMT 10
Looks great! And, you're photo of the main bed answers a question I've just asked in my own thread.  What is the size of the bed when it is folded out like that? |
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Post by tasmillard on Dec 30, 2015 20:50:15 GMT 10
I did see the ladder, was thinking about mine but at the moment the boy sleeps on the bottom bunk so no need for ladder yet. The fact that he fell out of bed from the bottom one meant he wasnt keep on the top bunk as yet.
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Post by myarrow1 on Dec 30, 2015 20:56:10 GMT 10
Ooooh, I agree with that one...... Is a fair way down from the top bunk.
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Post by gavo on Jan 2, 2016 19:40:48 GMT 10
A few members here have used Solarguard,its a house paint so how it lasts on aluminium is probably an unknow factor at this stage. When you paint an aluminium caravan its for looks not waterproofing. Preparation is the key, we have just used an automotive acrylic, hopefully it lasts. Hi, I used wattle Solargard on my 69 Viscount and used SLS primer from Bunnings. After painting it spent a year outside on a mates farm with no attention at all. When I finally got back to it and washed it the only problem I had was some water staing over the rear of the roof where the water drained off. Still clean and bright otherwise. Cheers |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2016 20:33:38 GMT 10
I am painting now with Solagard over a quick dry White Knight undercoat. I was going to use another brand but @ $25 for the 4 lt can it was a deal.
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Post by myarrow1 on Jan 3, 2016 15:28:18 GMT 10
Hi Gitano. For that price, id be painting anything in sight, lol !!
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Post by planner on Jan 6, 2016 8:05:19 GMT 10
Thinking 1x 100or 120ah . Where has everyone else mounted their batteries ? I'm thinking under the bottom bunk LHS near the cupboard. What do you reckon ? I put in a 120ah under the bottom bunk (RHS) with a projector 15a charger, the 240v lead runs past the fridge to the power outlet in the sink cupboard. I made sure I sat the battery over the chassis rail, so that it didn't flex the floor too much. Be very careful putting it in, 30-40kg reaching around the fridge is a tricky manoeuvre . Originally I thought I would have liked to place it closer to the axle, to take some weight off the ball, but its turned out OK. Under the bunk also helped in keeping cable runs short, about 1m to the fridge and only about 2m out to the drawbar for the solar connection (anderson plug). |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2016 9:59:13 GMT 10
I am going to try to put it under the wardrobe in front of the mudguard which it is next to the door.
The layout of my Arrow is different with the dinette at the front and beds/bunks at the back.
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Post by myarrow1 on Jan 10, 2016 18:17:53 GMT 10
 Progress today ! Painted the front and rear in Solagard Gloss x 3 coats. Very happy with the outcome. The 2 sides to go |
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Post by myarrow1 on Jan 10, 2016 18:19:42 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2016 20:05:10 GMT 10
Looking good, I am at the same stage, the front, back and roof are finished and now working on one side.
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Post by myarrow1 on Jan 10, 2016 22:21:57 GMT 10
Ho Gitano. How are you painting the side walls ? Are u doing it in sections or full length runs ?
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 11, 2016 5:30:30 GMT 10
Cant believe there are two Franklins, virtually same era, at the same stage of renovation. Looking great also, as with gitano's progress.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2016 6:11:40 GMT 10
Ho Gitano. How are you painting the side walls ? Are u doing it in sections or full length runs ? In sections along the panel bu I am not spraying. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Jan 11, 2016 17:31:01 GMT 10
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3 sides done and 1 to go !!! Pretty happy with it. Probably should've waited for the weather to cool off abit as it did come out slightly gritty. I reckon it was due to the temp, but you can only notice it when you are up very close.... I was told 'I'm being too fussy!!!!' Lol
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Looking very sch-mick there, coming along nicely.
