Jack
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Post by Jack on Feb 6, 2018 15:34:36 GMT 10
New fridge for the old Franklin Hunter!
During the ill-fated maiden voyage to Lake Eppalock on Australia Day, I also discovered the old Electrolux two-way was worth about two knobs of the proverbial goat's droppings, on a hot day. After much sweat, tears and swearing I have finally completed the installation a 120 litre Hisense fridge, which I purchased from the Good Guys in Bendigo for $225. The Hisense fridge has a 36 month warranty.  IMG_20180206_161116_resizedFlickrClassicVans by Jack Watson, on Flickr A little bit of painting to do yet. This afternoon it was 36 degrees and here's the performance. After 1 hour - 10 degrees After 2 hours - 5 degrees After 3 hours - 2 degrees That will do me. Very quiet too.  IMG_20180206_161131_resizedFlickrClassicVans by Jack Watson, on Flickr I can't said I enjoyed installing the fridge but hopefully I will be rewarded with some ice cold beer! Cheers, Jack
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Post by Jack on Mar 25, 2018 6:50:04 GMT 10
G'day all: To celebrate 9mm of rain (yes rain) in Bendigo, and in keeping with the water theme, I thought I would share my latest improvement to the Franklin Hunter. I have replaced the old hand pump water tap with a Fynspray Rocker Galley Pump.  IMG_20180325_072839_resized Classic Caravans by Jack Watson, on Flickr A closer shot:  IMG_20180325_072820_resized Classic Caravans by Jack Watson, on Flickr I found the new tap for a good price on Gumtree, however I thought it was the same diameter as the standard caravan pumps.... not so. It's actually 2'' in diameter, necessitating a new hole to be cut in the sink. So my five minute refit became the best part of a day. The shaft is shorter too, meaning an extension was required to the plastic tube coming up from the water tank! Anyway, it there now and working a treat. Cheers, Jack |
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Post by Husky on Mar 25, 2018 7:51:06 GMT 10
Looks different haven't seen a modern day tap like that before.
Rain was good yesterday and looks like more today but not good when my van won't fit in my shed and the roof on my shed leaks anyway then to top it off I loose power when it rains so yeah rain did nothing for my mood yesterday.
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Post by myarrow1 on Mar 25, 2018 8:38:04 GMT 10
Awesome set up. Your Franklin looks great 👍
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Post by Jack on Jul 10, 2018 9:41:09 GMT 10
G'day All: This morning I have my computer set up in the Franklin, so I thought I would share an update. The old girl has managed to roll all the way to Carnarvon in Western Australia. Incidentally, if you ever wondered where old caravans go when they die, look no further that Carnarvon. Perhaps they are used for accommodation for season workers on the plantations here. I certainly hope ours doesn't pass away here!
So far we have endured one tyre blowout, near Port Gregory, north of Geraldton. I will confess, I am now much more mindful to regularly check the tyre pressures. I had the wheel bearings renewed in Perth at the cost of $180, which is, maybe, a bit rich, but it was a while you wait service and very convenient. Fuel consumption over the journey of 5,500 kilometres was 14.07 litres/100 klms. (just over 20 mpg). Roughly $1500. If anybody is interested, the full story of our journey is recorded in diary form here:
We intend staying here in Carnarvon for about another week before venturing up to Exmouth. During the trip, we have only see two or three other "classic" caravan still touring. We love to see other travelers stopping and staring at the Franklin as quite a few did whilst be camped at the spot in the picture above. Good luck all. Jack
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Post by bobt on Jul 10, 2018 10:46:10 GMT 10
Gidday Jack
I love to hear of people on the road using their caravans. Nice pics in your diary.
Enjoy your time. I will check in on you diary occassionaly to see where your at.
Bobt.
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