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  1. Hi Clive and Sandra yes we had the same problem with our previous Kedron and found it tricky to work out . Have you got a manual for your set up.? We had one and I must say it was still hard to do and I found myself checking all the time cause it was so easy to leave them on . We have portable speakers now and they work just fine as long as I remember to disconnect them. If you haven't a manual perhaps someone can send you a copy to help you out John
  2. We have tried house sitters a few times and were disappointed with the damage done ,plants died and general mess left. Maybe we expected too much . It was good for security purposes but! Nowadays we have a niece who calls in twice a day to play with the dog feed the chooks and collect some eggs .We pay her for this she is happy we are happy .works for us John
  3. Hi Pete that's a great idea ,although we haven't used our Wyngard for ages I would hesitate to remove it at this stage .I will keep this in mind . Thanks John
  4. Thanks Neville we have no spare space on flat part of the roof with all the extra stuff including auto sat dish so it can only go up front . I spoke to Tom at the factory and he said I may have problems with stones flicking up but we have been on many gravel roads with no stone damage to front of van so we'll see . Did you install one extra panel ?
  5. Good timing this post. We are also trying to deal with this issue at the moment . Our topender has 3 110 amp batteries and 3 120 w panels and find that we have to very careful with our power consumption . I mean turning on only one led light at a time ,maybe 3 hrs tv watching and using the diesel heater sparingly If we live this way the battery level in the morning at around 8 is somewhere between 12.2-12.5 and Soc 75-83 persent this is ok but I am constantly worried and sending the mrs around the bend checking checking and rechecking !!! So I have contacted the victron service agent in Perth and he suggested to install another 120 w panel on the roof.The only clear section we have is the front where it slopes up . He also suggested to increase the wiring diameter to prevent voltage drop . Has any body out there installed a panel on this part of the roof? I must also add that we travel mainly in the south coast of Western Australia were the sun is not that helpfull and we also have a 70 amp charger which works a treat. Sorry Ian not trying to take over your post John
  6. Hi Mark and Simone agree with Tony hope your wallet does not get bashed to much We just this last week we went through the same situation and had to buy 3 new Century deep cycles at $410 EACH . Last year an auto electrician replaced one battery and said that the others were ok well he was wrong and the new one was damaged already. Not happy . So the tip is always buy three new ones Good luck John
  7. Hello all Just like to voice my public thanks to Tom at the factory. We or I should say I managed to demolish a hubcap center last month . Rang the factory spoke to Tom and he sen't us four new ones no charge . Great service as always . It's always a pleasure to own the best built caravan knowing that you can rely on good old fashioned service from a company who cares D John
  8. Hi Doug our topender has the air bags and we are very happy with it for all the reasons Rod has stated . We bought our van,second hand 3 years ago and have been on many really rough tracks with ease no problems . Well worth spending the extra . We would not hesitate this system on our next kedron John and Jo
  9. does this mean that you use the outside air as your main air intake? or am i reading this wrong
  10. MM was wondering what this meant too . We have no filter and has worked so far but maybe a good thing to have . Sorry i don't want to hijack this tread John
  11. To all fellow members of this great forum have a safe and happy Christmas and may you have a good 2014 enjoying this fantastic land . See you down the road somewhere . John and Jo
  12. Thanks Rick we had a trailamate jack with our previous Kedron and it was good but would prefer to leave unit on the draw bar or is this what you do? Hi Sue thank you for this link they look like a good sturdy unit. What is Kedron using these day could ring them I guess John
  13. Bent our jockey wheel some time ago it still is ok but on an angle does not look good so I need a new one. Mine came with the van. It is the one that folds up under for traveling . Has anybody tried or replaced theirs with anything different? . Show me your Jockey wheel Please John
  14. Hi Barramundi , Good name nice fish We have a 19.6 internal Topender layout 13 and love it. The layout suits us as we are both on the short side, because, the bed is not that long. The van ideal for a couple but does get a little crowded with four adults at the table. but hey we spend most of our time outside anyway. Another plus with this layout is that the fridge vents are under the awning which in turn keeps the direct sun off. And Jo love's the large wardrobe. Happy planning you won't be sorry with a Kedron John
  15. Back to the drawing board maybe just stick to the foam
  16. Ah don't want the flap to fly away that would be a disaster! Thanks everyone I will be installing a dust deflector as suggested byTony H . Now to make and fit it. John
  17. Thanks Ann a good read . Has anybody tried Rod from tassie's idea of leaving the front 4season hatch on the storm setting and thus creating a vacuum ? Our hatch is at the front of the van. Thanks for all your imput so far this is a great forum with a bunch of like minded people. John
  18. Yes I recon that's probably why Zolle . Our hatch is at the front and have found that a small amount does come through . Not too bad really we were driving on a very very dusty roads in mid west of WA . This area has not had any rain of any significance the last two years . Still good to drive through . My brother has a liitle A van and boy he copped a lot of dust All good after a clean out
  19. Thanks Tony have sent you a message
  20. Thanks Rick we had some dust coming through and was wondering if this may help. Hopefully tony has tested his and he reports on here ?
  21. This was asked over 12months a go but has anyone a photo of one fitted? Would love to see how it is made Please John
  22. Hi Lionel and Margaret was nice meeting you both at eighty mile beach hope you are both keeping well and enjoying our north . We are in Canarvan this weekend leaving for Perth Monday . John and Jo
  23. Hi Ian, We have our dish installed North -South at the rear of van. If you reposition yours East -West I would think you would need a large wind deflector to stop the updraught? However this would need to be well away from the dish so it can lift and spin around without touching. Left ours up one time for 20klm the wind forced it down backwards and to one side was not happy ,but, no damage done. You more than likely have thought about this. Maybe someone has done this? John
  24. Thanks Webby thats what I wanted to hear. Someone who has used the SOG for some time and are happy with it's performance. Question was it difficult to install I'm thinking of how to wire this up . Sue that also went through my mind but I believe that there is a plug you have to use when empying the canister. Wish my Jo would do the deed but she recons thats my job. It's not to bad really someone has to do it. John .
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