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Alan and Liz Jones

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  1. Hi Ian, When our van is stored (which is under cover) I connect it to a small 20w solar panel on the roof of the shed and also connect to 240v through a time switch which is programmed to turn on once a week for 2 hours so that the on board charger turns on and does it's stuff if needed. Batteries are now 6 years old and still in good condition. Cheers Alan
  2. Hi All I have just had my van serviced by TOWFIX here in Sydney (owner Peter Chamberlin) and I am very happy with the service he supplies. He will come to you at home or where ever your van maybe. He checked all the electrics, brakes, wheel bearings, greased suspension, checks and tightens any loose nuts or bolts on the suspension. The cost is $320 plus parts. He said it normally takes about 3 hours but mine took 4.5 hours and he didn't charge any extra. If you are interested his number is 0423 607 949 Cheers Alan
  3. Hi Zolle, I have a Yamaha 2400 generator and we have just spent a couple of days at Noccundra with temps 40-45 and the Yamaha ran the Cormorant keeping the van at 23-24 deg with no trouble at all. Cheers Alan
  4. Hi Everyone, Great news the Noccundra Pub has new owners Neil & Margaret Turner and their hospitality is great news for this great pub. They will go out of their way to help you unlike the previous owner. Food is back on, we had a great steak from the BBQ. We stayed there for four days last week and enjoyed the new happy atmosphere of the old pub. Cheers Alan
  5. Hi Rick, I will give you a call when it arrives. Cheers Alan
  6. Hi Rick, Have a look on ebay, I found this one the other day and have ordered one (not delivered yet) and I think it just might do the trick. I will be mounting it to the left of center so Liz can operate it and it will not obstruct the radio,air vents switches etc. My car is a Range Rover as I think you will remember. Exogear Exomount Tablet Super Car Mount Holder iPad 1/2/3 Galaxy Tab Playbook ( 130725422046 ) If you want to wait until mine arrives, then you are welcome to come and have look to see if it will suit your car. Cheers Alan Jones
  7. Hi Russ, I haven't done a full test on the ball weight with the box installed as yet because I only installed it last week. I was very surprised when I got the scales and checked the ball weight with the van loaded (except for clothes) and the water tanks full (no box on rear at this stage), it weighed 423kgs. As my tow vehicle is a Range Rover with air bag suspension and self levelling (same as your Discovery) you don't realise the amount of weight. I did some testing before I had the box made by moving the rear bar out by 400mm and filled up jerry cans of water and put them in the space to make sure my theory would work. It did and the weight came down to around 300kgs. I took notes on the weights which I have left in the van which is stored about 10kms from here , so next time I'm out there I will bring them home and send them to you. I tested it loaded but with empty water tanks, then filled each tank starting from the back and weighing it between filling each tank (4x80lt), leaving the very front tank empty makes a big difference. So when we are going to travel to areas where we need all tanks full the front one will be the one we use first. When I do a proper test with the box now fitted I will let you know the results of that. Cheers Alan
  8. Hi Rod & Mavis, Thanks for the advice, I have now found what I was doing wrong. Cheers Alan
  9. Sorry Nev, I just realised that the photo is too small to see it properly. Try this one. Cheers Alan
  10. Hi Russ, I had to get some weight off the tow ball also so I have extended the rear bar and added a box. See attached photo. I have also bought a set of Hayman Reece Ball Weight Scales, a bit pricey but worth the peace of mind when loading the van. Cheers Alan
  11. Sorry folks pushed the wrong button!!!!!!!!! The photos are of the pull out slide I have made for the Yamaha 2400i. I bought the slides on ebay for $89 delivered, they are 700mm long and will hold 100kg. This is the link for the slides http://www.ebay.com....984.m1497.l2648 The aluminium I bought from Bunnings. There is just enough clearance to slide the Genny in and out, I've put a piece of aluminium up at the back of the tray so that anything behind the Genny doesn't fall off. Total cost about $200 and about half a days labour. Cheers Alan
  12. Hi Nev, Here is the photo I was trying to post. It's of the front two tanks other two are done in a similar way. Cheers Alan
  13. Hi All, Can someone explain to me how to attach photos to a post. I tried but photos didn't show up only the attachment file number. Cheers Alan
  14. Hi Nev, Tried to attach photos but didn't seem to work. Alan
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