Wandering Slaters
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Hi Craig,
Our first van was also a Kedron. We took delivery in July 2013 and went on a tour with other Kedrons who were all very helpful in May 2014. Lots to learn and they were all very encouraging and soon figured out we didn't have a clue. We now help others and pass it forward as other did to us.
Enjoy
Paul and Karen
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Yes it is a shame when a well constructed plan goes to hell. Such a pity when you booked so far out. Hope you enjoy your time at Castlemaine.
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Annie you really have to send the big fella back to work as he has too much time on his hands.
Having said that, we have to admit to having a good laugh from Tony's message.
We will be more daring and just wish everyone a safe and happy festive season. May your time be spent enjoying wonderful company and beautiful scenery.
Best regards to all.
Paul and Karen
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Thanks for that. It does help to know the reasoning of others so that you know if you are going down the right road. We are away at present but I think next years project will be to do some pen and paper working on the differences etc. Great to see the new vans in person.
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Thanks for that penny. Paul did tell me you went for an ATV I wondered why. We are in a similar position. Lots of thinking to be done
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Today Paul and I called into the Kedron display center and spoke to Paul about the Topender 5. Who should pop in for a visit but Glen Gall. My goodness they have made some in roads into these new vans. So many choices my head spun. Fortunately we have time to decide which way to go.
Those who recently upgraded what was the selling point that did it for you?
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Currently worth $7.95 but worth its weight in Gold. Found many camp sites and avoided others with this. Sometimes you need to read several comments to get a true feel of any particular site. Also has the ability to update and save off line the sites in different or all states so that you can use it when there is no internet.
Cheers
Paul and Karen
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When it is time to start planning your WA section give us a yell. We have done around 60,000km in our Kedron and came from Qld but live in Merredin Currently. Enjoy the journey
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We did as you suggested tony and put the metho in the diesel heater. Made the world of difference. It is now cycling which it just didn't want to do before. Heater is coming up faster.
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If it is checker plating like on the outside of the van would that aluminium purple and green stuff help? Or would that make it slippery (don't think so). If it is like the black marks you get on the wall perhaps a tennis ball rubbed against it might remove it (works on walls and worth a try).
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I am testing the site now. Appears things are running OK. So frustrating but at least it is fixed now
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Well you had me, I only got 3 even after a couple of tries.
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But of course
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We have used this company a couple of times for our major service and to have some repairs done (not major). They also helped us when we had problems with our batteries.
State : Western Australia
City / town : Perth - (Beckenham)
Business / Contact name : Perth Caravan Repair Centre
Address : 1606 Albany Highway, Beckenham
Ph: 08 9258 9500
Web site: http://www.caravanrepairs.com.au/
Type of work : Repairs, service
Comments : Have used several times for major service and some repair work. Just need to book in advance during peak season.
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serve you right
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For those who have a webber BBQ try this one. You will need the trivet for the second part.
You will need
Chicken Breast - Halve length wise
Bottle Leggo's Napoletana (will make enough for 6)
Cheese slices
Alfoil tray and silicone baking paper
Cook chicken breasts (lid down) until they are just done. Place on plate to rest and drain any juice.
Place chicken halves in alfoil tray that has silicone baking paper on bottom to help stop sticking. On top of chicken spoon enough napoletana to cover and place cheese slices or grated cheese on top and put back into Webber on top of trivet. Keep temperature to approx. 180 degrees for approx. 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. If it requires much longer than this turn off gas and let the retained heat melt the cheese or the chicken will over cook.
Enjoy
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We have been getting our caravan serviced at Perth Caravan Repairs Cannington (08 9258 9500) for a couple of years now. The have done the major service twice and had them investigate when we had battery problem. Very good service, very busy in season so book well in advance if you can.
We now live in the country and bring our van down in advance and come back for it a week or two later - no problems.
Paul and Karen
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We did this in June 2015 and although the Gibb River Road was good at that time we found the road to Drysdale Station was pretty bad, managed to break the door to the washing machine. Presume it was one bump to many and the washing machine has taped the door and we found it in pieces in the van. Just remember to tighten everything during the trip. Our kitchen tap also came apart (something we had never thought to tighten previously).
Worse section was Drysdale to Mitchell Falls. Depends when they grade the road. Might be worth ringing the council to find out. We used our tent whilst at Mitchell Falls after the previous roughness I was glad we did. Even in the car it took us longer than we would have liked but well worth the effort.
I have included 3 photos which show the condition of the road.
- First section shows the constant corrugations you will find. Moving to the other side of the road offers little relief
- Section to Mitchell River shows another section and its condition. Dust to be expected but rocks and corrugation on this section.
- Close to end shows the condition as you near the end of the journey, very pretty but also corrugated road is narrow and goes up and down just requires you to be careful so you go at a slower speed.
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We have covers supplied from the following
www.4wdwheelcovers.com.au
They will do anything you want and we have been extremely happy with their quality.
Paul & Karen
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Thanks for all the good advice (even that from Tony H). Sorry to take so long in replying but Paul wanted to see how long he could get away with not showering before he had to get it fixed. All good now - Cheers Paul & Karen
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Hi guys, We lived in our caravan for 2 years and now only using on occasion. I have been running water through all pipes at least once a fortnight. Took the van away this weekend and the shower hose has gone berserk. Water coming out from where the nut is everywhere. We tightened this nut but still coming out. Any ideas before we bite the bullet and get a plumber in. We no longer live near a caravan place so that no longer an option.
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Hi Jim.
As a second option I can strongly recommend Steve Smith Automotive 11 Albany Creek Road Aspley for the job at hand. They are mainly auto electricians and we had Steve undertake battery separation and Anderson plug together with installation of our CB on our Landcruiser 200 series. These guys take pride in their work and I believe that years ago they used to undertake the auto electrical work for Kedron Caravans.
Regards
Paul & Karen
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Thanks Peter, Tony and Leon for the information which has been greatly appreciated.
Best regards and safe travels.
Karen S
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We currently have a damaged ordinary grease nipple on our 2013 Topender and need advice as to what size etc we may need to purchase a replacement. We have tried Kedron, Vehicle Components without success so now we have sought the info from the experts (KOG).
Anyone who knows my husband knows that this will not end well so best if at least he gets the correct one to start with.
Cheers.
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KEDRON MATTRESS
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Hi Cheryl and Wayne,
We lived in our van for two years and now travel for weekends every month and didn't have any problems with our mattress. I did at the beginning put an expensive wool underlay on so that might have helped. We do have a memory topper that I would like to try for when we go back on the road again. Not sure it will make a difference as I have to take the thick wool underlay off to put it on? But worth testing out to see. Stay tuned I will try it one day.