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Post by myarrow1 on Jan 23, 2016 17:54:02 GMT 10
Lol....I couldn't go through this again ! Dollar wise, it has been quite inexpensive, but the the time factor is insane !!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 10:44:07 GMT 10
I have done a short cut, for the work involved I could not resist to get this side table for $80.00. IMO if I have to pay or the materials i would not save much money (if any) Also I attaching a photo this the strip in the other side. I have never done this kind of work before so I am pleased with the results. I have to think where I will paint a narrow strip on the top of this to brake the white.   and here is how it was:  |
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 24, 2016 16:08:19 GMT 10
Looking very good  |
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Post by Mustang on Jan 24, 2016 16:45:57 GMT 10
Nice to see Orange Accents are the colour of the day.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 17:01:05 GMT 10
Yes and I am looking at the Laminex Olympia Orange for the table and bench tops.
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Post by snoops on Jan 24, 2016 17:34:34 GMT 10
Orange looks great mate. I'll be doing the stripe Orange on mine too - can't wait to get some paint on it now. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2016 17:43:17 GMT 10
Orange looks great mate. I'll be doing the stripe Orange on mine too - can't wait to get some paint on it now. If you are thinking in using acrylics as a base paint and a strong color for the strip then I suggest you to use signwritters paint that it is UV resistant. I used Viponds paint, they are in Victoria and 1 lt cost $35.00. It works very well on top of Solargard. The white that I have selected from Solargard is Manhattan Snow gloss. It is not harsh like a pure white. HERE is the link. |
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Post by tasmillard on Jan 24, 2016 17:48:53 GMT 10
Here is the vid
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Post by snoops on Jan 24, 2016 21:15:16 GMT 10
Orange looks great mate. I'll be doing the stripe Orange on mine too - can't wait to get some paint on it now. If you are thinking in using acrylics as a base paint and a strong color for the strip then I suggest you to use signwritters paint that it is UV resistant. I used Viponds paint, they are in Victoria and 1 lt cost $35.00. It works very well on top of Solargard. The white that I have selected from Solargard is Manhattan Snow gloss. It is not harsh like a pure white. HERE is the link. Thanks for that, but I'll be using 2 pack automotive paint. My mates a spray painter and runs his own buisness. he has gallons of white paint kicking around - I'll just have to get the orange mixed up. |
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Post by tim on Jan 25, 2016 15:57:36 GMT 10
Yours is looking great too Gitano.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 16:23:19 GMT 10
We have good weather today so I played a bit with the lines on the sides of the van. I like the outcome. The top line instead of being on the top of the window I brought it one panel down and at the bottom of the wide line I just painted one thin line only.  |
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Post by snoops on Feb 5, 2016 18:50:31 GMT 10
That looks fantastic mate! I hope mine come up half as well as that. Top effort. I like the thin line at the bottom - looks better than having one big block there - I may do something similar on mine. Is that the power inlet on the side? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 19:03:35 GMT 10
Thanks Gav, is the power outlet
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Post by snoops on Feb 5, 2016 20:34:31 GMT 10
Cool, I wa going to say it would be a strange spot for an inlet. My outlet is high up on the back corner - yours is easier to get to.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2016 13:37:29 GMT 10
One more step towards 1st day out Just wonder if a wine cooler will fit inside the wardrobe........   |
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Post by tasmillard on Feb 8, 2016 14:15:58 GMT 10
Almost all done then, looks much better, brighter and cleaner than original.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2016 19:23:56 GMT 10
I just check the weight on the ball and is 90 kg which it is the maximum allowed on the car specs so any new load have to be distributed to keep that weight as is.
The only what we need to load are provisions for the pantry and few clothes so it will be not a big deal. Water in 20 lts cans can be in the car boot or distributed even near the centre of the van.
The ball weight was my biggest worry because we do not like to sell the Magna which it is in a very good condition.
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Post by Mustang on Feb 14, 2016 8:29:09 GMT 10
Looks a TREAT, congratulations.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2016 9:14:04 GMT 10
Thanks mustang, I just bought a new 150kg/1500 kg towbar which comply with Mitsubishi specs as long as a WDH it is used.
That will allow me to have the spare wheel and 4kg gas bottle on the draw bar and easy 10% of the caravan weight on the ball.
I was paranoid with the present set up even if Mitsubishi said a minimum of 6% of the trailer weight on the bar it is ok.
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Post by fnqfranklin on Feb 15, 2016 15:45:57 GMT 10
Van looks awesome, better than new as it's what you want.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 17:49:40 GMT 10
Van looks awesome, better than new as it's what you want. Thank you. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 11:24:03 GMT 10
Got a Fullriver 120 amps battery for the van and now planning to get a Victron battery monitor BMV700 to protect the $389 battery Money goes very quick on a 12 volts DC system In the future I am planning to get a CTEK D250S DUAL DC TO DC BATTERY SMART CHARGER 12 VOLT SOLAR CONTROLLER so it will charge the battery on the van by tow DC sources, the alternator in the car when towing or the solar panels. I am impressed with the versatility of this battery charge Short video HERE about it I can see that to have a good solar system backed with a good protection $1000 will go easy. I have to make it easy to remove in case that one day I upgrade the van for one with toilet inside. |
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Post by fnqfranklin on Feb 23, 2016 12:43:55 GMT 10
Have a look at Sunyee on ebay aust, have good prices, got my 160 watt folding from them no hassles.
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Post by myarrow1 on Feb 23, 2016 20:08:34 GMT 10
I got my 140w panel from the same people
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Post by fnqfranklin on Feb 23, 2016 21:20:45 GMT 10
Looking at their inverters at the mo.
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