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Jeanne and Geoff

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  2. Repair Work

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    Hello Jody

    We have had our work done and are happy. Nothing major mind you. Replaced our light that had badly over-heated, fixed up a brake wiring problem and fitted an access hatch.

    There is a space under our kitchen bench for a food storage basket . That storage goes all the way to the floor but the lowest part of it is obviously inaccessible. Chris fitted a timber frame to that lower area and an access door from the outside.

    The area is now usable even though it only measures 500 X 500 X 450 high. We can use it for odds and sods

    He has done a good job but I think at top dollars. I think I saw a sign in the shop that labour was priced at $75 per hour - probably not unreasonable. The bottom line is that We would be happy to go back to them.

    Happy vanning

    Geoff and Jeanne :thumbsup:

  6. Latest Trip Report

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    Thanks Chris for another good read - I'll be looking forward to seeing those beaut places when we go down that way.

    Thanks also for the great recipe; it is a fabulous addition to my recipe collection to feed my vegetarian son and his vegetarian fiance. I'm always on the lookout for new ideas for meals for them when they come for dinner.

    Good to know you are on the road again after the car troubles.

    All the best

    Jeanne

  7. Repair Work

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    Good morning Jody and Eric

    Van repairer is:

    Caravan Services

    4/ 68 Perrin Drive

    UNDERWOOD PH3209 5044

    They were recommended to us by a friend who is very particular about the maintenance on his van. There seems to be a 10 day wait before you can book in. Next Wed (12th) will be our first visit to them for a repair. Will try to remember to let you know how it goes.

    We have been there to buy retail stuff - they have quite a range of car fridges, towing stuff etc. Have found them good to deal with.

    Jeanne and Geoff

  8. Repair Work

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    Hello All

    Our van is also 4 years old. We reckon that it was 12 months ago when Dave told us that they could no longer do non warranty / maintenance work due to workload from building new vans. Fortunately for us we have a repairer with a good reputation within 10 ks of where we live (Brisbane south side).

    What a business van building must be - when you think that every new car dealer out there is almost begging you to return your car for servicing!!

    Jeanne and Geoff

  9. Hot Halogen Light

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    Hello Rosco

    Thanks for the web site referral. I will also be checking out Springers and ABR Sidewinder. I know the owner (Derek Bester) of the latter company. As a mechanic he was very particular re his workmanship. I think he would have checked out LEDs thoroughly before offering them for sale. His site is interesting to look at.

    Web address is www.sidewinder.com.au

    geoff

  10. Hot Halogen Light

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    On Sat night while reading under one of our halogen lights, we noticed an unpleasant smell. I went outside not believing that the smell could come from inside the van. There was no smell outside but the smell was still inside the van. It turned out to be the componentry surrounding the halogen bulb - the smoke that had started by then was a dead set give away. I hate to think what would have happened if we had gone for a shower or gone out and left that light on!!

    Turned the light off and when we were able to remove the surround, we found that it was buckled and a small section had in fact melted. Unfortunately, can't post a pic because the Canon is giving up the ghost also.

    We will now be replacing all our halogen bulbs with LEDs. When we were at the Casino meet, a speaker on all things electronic said that halogens generate very high heat (about 300 deg C!). He also said that 35 house fires in Vic in one year had a halogen light near combustible material as the cause.

    We were wondering if anyone else has had problems with halogen heat. The van is 4 years old.

    Geoff

    PS Apart from the above drama, we had a great time

  14. Fuel Figures

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    Hello everyone

    We traded our Prado TD Sept 06 for a LC100 TD auto. Our van is a XC pop top and its weight according to public weighbridge is 2140KG.

    Here are our fuel figures for the LC

    Trip to Sydney - no van - averaged 10L / 100ks

    General running around town 12 - 13 L/ 100ks

    Towing the van at 95kph 15.2 L / 100ks

    The towing figure is mainly based on a 4,000 k trip to Vic from Bris via Newell H'way and return via Cann River then up the mountain to Cooma. We have averaged 15 on other trips as well.

    A truckie told me once to buy diesel where truckies buy theirs from because you then know that the fuel is going to be fresh. What amazes me about the TD is that the engine is only doing about 1800rpm at the 90-95 mark.

    Love the TD and at this stage don't believe that we need to have the Dtronic fitted.

    Happy travelling

    Geoff and Jeanne

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