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  1. Draw Bar Tool Box

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    Hi petdav30,

    We have just picked up our new XC3 21' with a plastic tub on the front. I will admit that we have not caravaned for decades & are relearning the art of stocking the van. At the moment we are setting up for our first trip & I am finding that several items have already found their home in the tub. As suggested by others above, I am trying to keep this to lighter items so as not to overdo the ball weight. Plus I still have to find a home for my outboard, looking like it will have to go on the back.

    I have no doubt that you will get some very helpful advice on this forum, as we did. We hope your wait for the new van is bearable, it gave us time to firm up our options. As you no doubt have already found out, the team at Kedron are very helpful. May I suggest that you make a list of all your extras & email them to Graham who we found to be very helpful, but has a lot on his plate as you will find out.  He does appreciate it if you try to have as many of your questions in one or two emails.

     

    Regards & happy planning 

    Roly & Janice 

  2. What air compressor would I need for touring

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    Hi Taka,


    I am sorry that I have not replied before now but things have been a bit hectic of late. Just bought a second hand LC200 & in the process of selling up & organising a move to Bundy. Getting the ducks in line for a early retirement next year :D .


    Thanks for the feedback on the ARB twin A/C unit. I think I will go with the ABR unit & fit it up as previously suggested. We still have until March next year until our rig will be built but the time is flying by so fast that we wonder if we will have finalised our wish/need list before then :unsure: . Time will tell.



    Regards Roly


  3. Lithium V Agm Batteries - Usable Ahrs

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    Hi John,


    Good topic, I will be watching to see which way you go. Our van is due March 2016 (21' XC3) & we were thinking of going 300Ah LiFePO4. Looking @ prices between 200Ah & 300Ah I was a bit confused as to why per Ah is dearer. I would have thought cheaper :huh: . This could be that I haven't done enough research yet :unsure:.


    David I will send you a E-Mail to take you up on your offer, Thanks.



    Cheers


    Roly


  7. What air compressor would I need for touring

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    We have always carried an ABR compressor. Check out their web site, great backup service and an Aussie Company. I looked at ARB compressors, and although they are a good unit I found them very expensive for what they claimed. www.sidewinder.com.au


    Derek Bester @ ABR [Affordable Batteries & Radiators] www.sidewinder.com.au (not to be confused with ARB) gets my tick also as a supplier of good gear at sensible prices, not that I have had to, but I believe his warranty backup/service is something that other companies are envious of.


    The dealings I have had with him have always been very prompt & courteous.



    Thanks for that Merv & Tony, I had read that they were a reputable dealer & that the sidewinder was a good unit at a reasonable price. Good to hear further positives.



    ARB are very good.. i have tig'd the appropriate fittings into an old aluminium fire extinguisher & use it as an air tank..stops the compressor cycling all the time & gives you a good supply to use the squirty nozzle. i have 2 hoes that snap together to reach the van wheels



    Thanks Danny. I went to my local ARB dealer & looked at the ARB-CKMTP12 in the carry case with tank & accessories, nice unit. 12KGS & about $830 ouch. :unsure: Would fit into my drawer ok but the weight & smoking wallet scared me a bit :(.



    Don't get me wrong guys, I really do believe in " You get what you pay for ". I just think that some of the "better" units are over priced & that maybe some of the more reasonably priced units aren't as rubbish as some think. That's why I'm asking you guys who have been there, I really do appreciate the feedback.



    Was also wondering what the though was on receiver tanks, good to have or not.





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  10. What air compressor would I need for touring

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    Hi all,


    I was looking to buy a air compressor for touring. Our hope is to be able to visit as many places as our rig will allow, LC200 GXL/XC3 21' (caravan due to be built March 2016). I was thinking that I would require something in the order of a duel compressor 100% cycle type unit to inflate the eight 285/65R17 116H AT22's on the tug & planned for the rig. As I put experience before hype, I was hoping that the forum members could advise the best way to go.



    Regards


    Roly


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