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Jabob

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  • Birthday 06/10/1952

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    ATV
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  • Current Location
    Somerton Park SA 5044
  • Interests
    Travelling in Aust, AFL, motor racing

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  1. Thanks for the replies - it is difficult for me to be specific as it is not my van. To date Kedron have also been unhelpful. The main objective of my note was to see if anyone in the group might have a similar van and whether I could put my friends in touch with them to discuss specifics. (I am encouraging these friends to join KOG) My friends live in Kiama NSW, whereas I live in SA, so I cannot provide much assistance. Thanks, Cheers, Bob.
  2. Hello, some friends have just purchased a 2002 ATV 20'6" on our recommendation. Unfortunately they received no assistance form the vendor and are now struggling to work the water tanks and a few other matters. The system is obviously very different from our system on a 2011 ATV. Can anyone who has a similar van from that year, please contact me so I can help them? Many thanks, Bob Gillen.
  3. Thanks very much for the information. I have booked the van in at Hardings Swift as recommended. I also spoke with Vehicle Components In Brisbane who recommended the same place which is always a good sign! Regards, Bob.
  4. Hello, I am visiting Melbourne in a couple of weeks and would like to have our caravan (Kedron ATV3) suspension checked while I am there. ( I have the independent suspension rather than the leaf sprung.) I damaged the suspension at Jasper Gorge off the Buchanan Highway NT earlier this year. I now cannot get the wheel alignment back to normal and there seems there is nobody qualified in Adelaide (where I live) who can assist. Can anyone advise a specialist caravan suspension company in Melbourne or nearby? Many thanks in advance. Jabob.
  5. Thanks for doing this - Chris has contacted me direct already! Much appreciated. Bob.
  6. Hi fellow Kedron owners. I reside in the Southern suburbs of Adelaide, so annual servicing by Kedron in Brisbane is not feasible. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has had their van serviced in Adelaide recently and in particular whether they have used the Caravan Doctor at St Marys. I had the van serviced at Kedron in Brisbane on the way to Cape York last year (their turnaround time and service was excellent), and previously I used Dario Caravans in Adelaide (their turnaround time and service was poor). I plan to visit the Kimberleys in May/ June so want to ensure the van is in top order. Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated.
  7. Jabob

    Cape York

    [Hi Bill and Wendy, when you are planning to come to SA let us know. The Flinders Ranges is one of my favourite places in the world. We would love to provide you with some ideas - I also spent much of my childhood years on York Peninsula so again can make some recommendations should you need them. Regards, Bob. quote name=Bill & Wendy' timestamp='1367635315' post='9959] Hi Jaquie & Bob, We ran Coopers on our trip to the Cape last year. Wrangler Silent Armor made in America, not Indonesia (recommended by Kedron) were not available at the time. There were no flats but we replaced three under warranty at 12000km because of splitting just above the bead line. Those wheels are now on the Kedron while we get some wear out of the factory Dunlops fitted by Toyota. Conditions on the Development Road changed daily because graders were working continuously. But freshly graded roads don't take all that long to get chopped up again. Interestingly, I was breath tested in the middle of nowhere in the vicinity of Archer River Roadhouse. We saw boofheads in a few places driving with a stubby in hand, so there is obviously a need for Police to make themselves seen. Next year we hope to do a somewhat circuitous trip around Oz and we hope to see Flinders Ranges when we are in SA. To date we have only seen a bit of country from Murray Bridge through Adelaide and onto Yorke Peninsula - plenty left to see, I know. A spare on the roof? I've seen it many times, but I know that my arms aren't hairy enough to lift one of ours up there. Cheers, Bill
  8. Jabob

    Cape York

    Hi Bill and Wendy, our D4 does have 19 inch wheels but we are taking 2 spares - one on the roof, so hopefully this will suffice! We have already taken our D4 and ATV on the Oodnadatta Track, Borefield Rd, the Darling River Run, outback NSW, Flinders Ranges etc and have had no problems. We have General Grabbers fitted, as Cooper tyres did not have a 19 inch tyre at the time. Interestingly on our last trip with the Range Rover/Discovery Club into outback NSW, there were 3 punctures over 7 vehicles - all were Cooper tyres! Thanks again for your help. Bob and Jaquie quote name='Bill & Wendy' timestamp='1367463475' post='9950'] Hi Bob & Jaquie, Before we got the LC 200 we had a Disco 3. Loved it to bits but it was a lemon. Thought of going to a 4 but wanted to be able to have same wheels on the van and tug. Hope that yours doesn't have 19 inch wheels. We saw two up near the Cape, waiting to have tyres brought in because there were none available locally. You are sure to enjoy your time up there providing you don't do anything silly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would go back soon - if we didn't have so much to see elsewhere. Hopefully we will do WA next year after a few short local trips to get to know the new van. Cheers, Bill
  9. Jabob

    Cape York

    [Hi, thanks for the information - it is very much appreciated. The rest of the group we are travelling with are all leaving their vans and off road trailers at Cooktown, so their access to various parks etc is not restricted. I incorrectly typed the weights in my note - the tare is 2800 kgs, the ATM is 3500kgs. I was able to reduce the tare by 100kgs by adopting the new independent suspension. We tow it with Discovery 4 vehicle. Bob and Jaquie. quote name=Bill & Wendy' timestamp='1367320911' post='9946] We travelled on the Development Road with a camper trailer last year but would have absolutely no hesitation in pulling our new Kedron ATV on that route. Our Toyota 200 was fitted with tougher tyres and we lowered the pressure while on the dirt which was rocky in places. As for side trips - it really depends on your own confidence while travelling on narrow rough tracks with the possibility on oncoming traffic. Doyley (another post) towed a 20 footer into Elliott Twin Falls with confidence. We would baulk at that after driving into Fruit Bat Falls - so it is really up to you. Can't comment on the other side trips as we did not go there. As I said - what is possible for some may be too daunting for others (us included). June is a good choice of time to start your trip but there will still be a fair bit of traffic in most places. Be aware that National Parks now insist on pre booking sites in their camping areas. We think that this is not great as it takes away your travelling flexibility and locks in locations that you may not like on arrival. Some sites are just too small for vans. Other KOGgers may like to add to this. Cheers, Bill PS. Our 20 foot (external) ATV has a tare weight of 2750kg and is plated for an ATM of 3500 kg. We haven't weighed it loaded yet but with 260 L water (if we choose to fill up), an outboard, genny and fuel up front, plus "essential" travelling comforts, including a few litres of liquid refreshment we may struggle to keep within limits. 2800 kg - I don't think so.
  10. Jabob

    Cape York

    Hi Everyone, I am a new member to the club based in Adelaide SA. We are travelling to Cape York in June this year with a group, but we are the only ones planning to tow our caravan. It is 2011 ATV2 Kedron (with the new independent suspension) - the van is a 21 ft. with an extended draw bar - its ATM is 2800 kgs I plan to take the Development Rd predominantly, rather than tackle the Telegraph Tracks - I am not planning a Gall Boys adventure! However, there seems to be many parks that do not allow caravans. Does anyone have any recent information/experience with towing a van to the top and taking any side trips to Chilli Beach, Twin Falls, Edith Falls etc with or without the van? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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