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Hi,
Just saw your post on Facebook, GREAT news the insurance company have reversed their decision.
Just a suggestion, consider getting a quote from Ken Tame at renewal time!
Stay safe
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Hi Greg,
PM sent.
Cheers,
Tony
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Hi Andy,
What a s..t fight you have gotten into with an errant cow!
Wishing you a less stressful conclusion to the already negative experiences you have already gone through.
You only find out how good an insurance company/broker is.......when you have to make a claim!
Just asking......if the cow was on the road, can’t you claim against the farmers policy?
Stay strong .........fight the bastards.
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Hi John,
PM sent
Cheers
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Hi Paul,
Welcome to this forum.
If you look in the Public Forum, under the heading ’Product information and Services’ you will find the National Service Directory, although there are only a few entry’s there, there are two for Vic, maybe one of them is geographically close to you.
Perhaps after finding a suitable repairer, you to may add to this thread.
Looking forward to meeting you down the road!
Regards
Tony H
45 minutes ago, Paulg said:Hi all, being based in Vic it is a little hard to get to Kedron for servicing. I have just brought a 4 year old Van. Can anyone recommend a company in Vic for servicing that they are happy with.
Thanks
Paulg
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Hi Chris and Val,
Getting on and off the SOT is so easy, wishing you a smooth uneventful crossing!
Check the SOT website re quarantine requirements and all will be good.
Im still conducting cream bun research....for you, nothing really positive to tell you yet!
Travel safe.....looking forward to finally putting a face to a name and voice.
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Hi Karen and Paul,
Still very happy with my choice of Enerdrive......so happy I have also purchased and fitted an Enerdrive DC2DC charger to charge the batteries whilst driving.....works so well!
Again, I have no affiliation with Enerdrive.
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Karen,
With a memory topper, do you now go to bed and top up your memories of what you used to do on the bed?
Sorry.......the devil made me do it.....lol
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Just set up at Bethune Park (Camps 9/113 Tasmania)
Here for the long weekend in Tassie to avoid the ‘hordes’
Second shot, later in the arvo after a short sharp storm ☔️
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Hi Peter & Margaret,
Enjoy the northern beaches, (Narrabeen and Mona Vale) my old stomping ground....so many memories.......BUT I don’t miss the traffic!
We are currently at New Norfolk, just out of Hobart, first slightly damp overcast day in a week or so.
Today we went out to Lake Pedder and Strathgordon, the scenery and vistas are amazing here in Tassie, can’t get enough of it.
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There are are some very clever people....the way they can put words together.......enjoy
We pensioned off old Blue the dog
when old age got him down
We sent him for company
to old Grandma in the town
But while Granny was elated
Blue still craved the great out doors
and he would roam the town exploring
while old granny did the chores
So it was this sunday morning
Blue was fossicking about
through the paddocks near the township
on his normal daily scout
When a canine gourmet odour
overpowered his sense of smell
though his eyesight had diminished
his old sniffer still worked well
And the sense of his excitement
was reposed down by the creek
where a sheep had met his maker
for the best part of a week
For its woolly corpse was spreading
and the air was far from fresh
from this rancid flyblown carcass
with its seething greenish flesh
It was a dogs idea of heaven
and old Blue, he rubbed and rolled
till he ponged just like the sheep did
and with ecstasy extolled
Then an idea formed within him
as he gave a gentle tug
and he found the carcass followed
like a matted lumpy rug
He would take it home for later
it should last a week or two
if he stored it in his kennel
he could keep his prize from view
So he gripped the carcass firmly
proudly into town he went
but his load proved fairly heavy
and old Blues energy soon spent
And the only shade on offer
was the building with the bell
and he dragged his prize towards
with its flies and feral smell
Then the dog and sheep both rested
in the front porch of the church
old Blue looked up the gangway
at the parson on his perch
He was revving up the faithful
to repent to save their worth
and said satan was the culprit
for all the rotten things on earth
And he roared of fire and brimstone
and redemption for the throng
up the aisle came satans presence
in this godforsaken pong
And they all cried “Hallelujah”
and they fell as one to pray
but by now old Blue was rested
and he hadn’t time to stay
He proceeded up the roadway
with the woolly corpse in tow
with a shortcut through the nursing home
the quickest way to go
Where the matron, in a panic
counted heads in mortal fright
with a smell like that they’d surely lost
a patient through the night
And the members at the bowls club
lowered all their flags half mast
doffed their hats in silence
for the funeral going past
But old Blue lugged his prize on homewards
travelling past the bowling club
till he took a breather under
the verandah of the pub
There old boozing Bill was resting
sleeping off the night before
to wait the sunday session
when they opened up the door
When the stench awoke his slumber
which was highly on the nose
and he thought his pickled body
had begun to decompose
And he missed the sunday session
when he ran home to his wife
to proclaim the shock announcement
he was off the booze for life
Meanwhile Blue could see Gran’s gateway
at the far end of the street
so he started up the pavement
with his ripe and tasty treat
But there was movement in the backstreets
as the town dogs sniffed in deep
they broke chains and climbed high fences
for a piece of Blue’s dead sheep
And Blue felt the road vibrating
from the stamp of canine feet
as this pack of thirty mongrels
came advancing up the street
But he wasn’t into sharing
so he sought a quick escape
and he spied a nearby building
with a door that stood agape
Through this door he sought asylum
but his presence caused a shriek
for he’d chosen the local deli
that was run by Nick the greek
And Blue shot beneath a table
where the sheep and he could hide
but the dog pack was relentless
and they followed him inside
Now the table Blue had chosen
was a double booked mistake
with the law enforcement sergeant
sipping coffee on his break
And the sergeant sat bolt upright
with a dog between his feet
and his eyes began to water
from the dead decaying meat
Then the sarge leapt up in horror
but in his haste he slipped and fell
falling down amongst Blue’s mutton
with it’s all embracing smell
And he lay somewhat bewildered
in the gore, flat on his back
when the mongrel pack descended
in a frenzied dog attack
With first thought self- preservation
from the rows of teeth he faced
the sarge fumbled for his pistol
in it’s holster at his waist
There were muffled bangs and yelping
as random shots rang out
and the whine of bouncing bullets
off the brickwork all about
As he blasted in a panic
from beneath the blood and gore
a front window and the drink fridge
were both added to the score
And the cappuccino maker
copped a mortal wound and died
hissing steam, it levitated
falling frothing on it’s side
And Nick the greek, the owner
grabbed a shotgun in his fright
blasting into the confusion
of the frantic canine fight
At short range it wasn’t pretty
dogs were plastered on the wall
there was laminex in splinters
clouds of dog hair covered all
Then the smoke detector whistled
with the gunsmoke in the air
which set off the sprinkler system
and a siren gave a blare
And the echoes still were ringing
when beneath the dying heap
there emerged old Blue, still dragging
at the remnants of his sheep
It’s head was gone and several legs
but it hadn’t lost it’s smell
in the armistice that followed
Blue decided not to dwell
He leapt the fence at Grandma’s
for his feet had sprouted wings
pure adrenalin propelled him
fleeing dogs and guns and things
Now old Gran had influenza
and had lost her sense of smell
with Blues sheep in the garden
that was probably just as well
And she looked out from her front fence
at the town in disarray
at the ambulance, police cars
and the rspca as well
Then the fire brigade rushed past her
flashing lights of rosy hue
and she hugged the old dog tightly
he’d protect her would old Blue
You just stay here like a good dog
Grandma told him with a frown
“ ‘cause you’ve no idea the trouble
you can get into in town”-
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Are members of KOG group??
Please get your membership hat on........safe travels!
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Hi Bryan,
Were you able to source the seal kit locally?
If so, name of supplier and cost if possible please?
My vehicle is still under warranty, so I’m not going to delete the original filter (which is a bit of a bugger to change) at this stage.
Being a common rail design motor (as is yours) the fuel must be ‘cleaner than clean’. I have added an additional filter assembly (see photo) as a pre filter to the factory unit......this works for me. It has a clear bowl on it to check for any water in the system.
When and if I do upgrade my filtration, I will probably fit an adapter plate to the existing filter head and fit a CAT IR-0750 which is available from the DMAX store for a little over AU$100. The CAT filters are two micron (same as AC Deleo -factory). The CAT filters are very common, easy to source and a fraction of the price of AC Delco.
Last thing in the world, I’m trying to convey to you..... is tell you what to do with YOUR OWN truck!
But to me, in your case fitting a Fass type pump is an overkill for what you are trying to achieve.
One thing to to consider/remember is with the Fass type system setup the filters hang lower than the chassis rail and could possibly be prone to stone or other debris damage, flicked up from the N/S front wheel.
Cheers and keen to hear of your progress!
Tony
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Ha ha, just add a bit more confusion.......
on American forums I seem to remember reading about your symptoms Bryan, the seal on the primer unit on top of the fuel filter does leak (vacuum) causing the problems you are alluding to. I believe there is a service kit available to remedy this, Possibly (only) available from the US.
Do you have any reputable diesel workshops in your vicinity that could assist?
I personally.....just have a problem with you investing in a lift (Fass) pump and installation and still having the same problem.
Following up on Steve’s comments above.....to me ( for what it’s worth) your problem is not electrical .....as you can reprime the system and all is OK
Please let us know of your progress.
Cheers
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Hi Bryan,
Viewing US websites changing/adding a Fass fuel pump seems to be a very common ‘upgrade’.
Are you personally experiencing fuel starvation problems?
My truck is 6/15 built with the LML engine, to date I don’t believe I have encountered fuel supply problems, my engine is 100% stock other than an ECU remap, which definitely has has increased kw’s and torque, but I’m not experiencing flat spots or hunting normally associated with lack of fuel.
What are your reasons for the Fass ‘upgrade’?
I have had very good support and assistance from www.dmaxstore.com
Very interested to hear of your reasons.
Cheers and beers
Tony
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Sorry about that Craig, call you anything.....but not late for dinner
Cheers Tony
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Hi Greg, Nina and ankle biters,
Welcome to the Kedron Owners Group, lots of information on this site.
i believe you will find us a friendly who are keen to share the Kedron experience and caravanning generally.
Do consider becoming a full financial member, there is a lot more info there reserved for full membership.
If there is something you can’t find or aren’t sure about......please ask, we don’t bite....hard!
Looking forward to meeting you on the road or a gathering one day soon.
Regards
Tony H (president)
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Just as a follow up to Pete’s post above......it’s not really necessary to ‘book, as such’ into Pine Rivers Showground @ Lawton (on Gympie Rd.....just past Supercheap Autoparts)
Just turn up and Helen or Eric (caretakers, lovely couple) will look after you their contact number is zero four five nine 023346
Cheers
Tony
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Hi Jono & Becky,
Welcome to the Kedron fraternity, you are going to be so happy with your new van!
Dont know when your going to arrive in Brisbane..... but you would be more than welcome at the Australia Day gathering @ Kalbar....even without a van.....drop in and say hi..... you will be blowen away, Im sure with the friendship and hospitality of fellow Kedron owners!
Hoping to meet you on the road one day!
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Penny,
Chris just beat me to it, your grandie made his money from all the kids eating Castlemaine Rock.....lol
Love and hugs ur going to enjoy Tassie!
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Hey Chris,
Tassie’s better......it is an absolute pearler of a day here!
Cheers
Tony
PS enjoy ‘ cassil mayne’
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Hi Trish & Madden,
You may be interested in going to the Australia Day Gathering.........have a look at the Trip & Gatherings ‘section’
Hope to meet you on the road one day.
Cheers
Tony
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Having just left Gayleen & Colin’s property after a very pleasant overnight stay, we can throughly recommend their property.
It would make a great ‘base’ for any one wanting to explore Canberra & surrounds.
They live in an area with great vistas, the dogs are adorable and would be no trouble to look after.
Annie and I would consider this.......... but we are going to be in FNQ at that time.
Stay safe ....cu down the road ?
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We are currently in Melbourne, and I would like to sing the praises of a company here that I have had indirect and direct contact with, BTA Towing Equipment @ Knoxfield.
Approx 18 months ago I started doing research on the Air Safe Hitch to put on the back of my GMC/Chev.
During my research I had communication with a Daryl at BTA and also another supplier of the same product in the Caboolture area, I supplied all the vehicle/van details along with informing them of my choice of coupling (McHitch Auto Glide) and both parties came up the the same conclusion as I had, that I should consider the Class 6 Air Hitch.
Pricing was discussed and both companies offered similar pricing, due to geographical positioning I decided to purchase a Class 6 Hitch from the company at Caboolture. (I should state that this crowd are resellers of the Air Safe and BTA are the importers)
I had no problem with supply from the Caboolture company, the hitch arrived on time and all was good, quoted price was the charged price and the tongue supplied was ‘suitable/adequate’ for for the job intended.
Several weeks later, I used the hitch for the first time, a three hundred k blacktop trip from Maryborough to Cecil Plains (for the KOG, AGM) try and imagine my dismay when I got out of the vehicle at Cecil Plains to find the tongue and coupling bent at a rather peculiar angle.
I was able to unhitch safely with no dramas, I tried to contact the supplier to inform them of my woes (of course it was a Friday afternoon just before 5pm) and they didn’t answer the phone.
With the assistance of locals I managed to contact a metal worker/fabricator at Millmerran who would have a look at the ‘bent tongue’ the next morning. Arriving at Millmerran the next morning, the tongue was repaired and suitably strengthened and a lot stronger than the original supplied unit.
The tongue was refitted to the hitch and we returned back home to Maryborough without incident.
I contacted the crowd in Caboolture, supplied them with photos and a copy of the receipt for the repairs at Millmerran, after that I contacted Daryl at BTA to inform him of my ‘dramas’. From the moment I told him of what had transpired he ‘owned’ the problem, although BTA had not directly sold me the hitch and tongue, BTA had supplied it to the Caboolture company.
Dartl, that afternoon dispatched a new ‘heavier/improved’ tongue to me at Maryborough which arrived in due course and I fitted it up.
I have recently been in touch with BTA, re a query about the ‘new’ tongue, but to my dismay Daryl has left BTA, my communications at BTA are now with John who is just a pleasant and helpful as Daryl.
Today, I called into BTA’s factory (unannounced) and introduced myself to John. He was just as keen and interested in my concerns as Daryl!
John asked if I could bring my vehicle into the workshop and it was there that I was introduced to Anthony (Tony) Pendock the proprietor of BTA.
Tony, listened to my comments and suggestions and then produced an even heavier version of the tongue that Daryl had supplied. I spoke to Tony & John about ‘possible’ improvements that could be done to the newer version, to which they agreed.
Tony did suggest the problems they are having with the Auto Glide Mchitchs fitted to the BTA tongue are related to the load pivot point being ‘so far back’ from the mounting point onto the hitch.
Tony, personally did the requested/suggested improvements to the new tongue, I was able to watch on, not that I was of much assistance....... but to be able to have direct contact with the manufacturer of this great product.....to me is fantastic & the service is second to none!
Thank you BTA Towing Equipment for your outstanding service and seemingly endless customer support.
I now have a hitch assembly that I feel (if needed) could tow the Spirit of Tasmania across the Bass Strait!
In closing....it took two emails and about four weeks but I did get the requested refund from the Caboolture company.
I have NO association with BTA Towing Equipment other than being an EXTREMELY SATISFIED CUSTOMER
Tony H
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Club 4x4 Insurance
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Hi John & Jo,
Suppose in some way, I’m waving the ‘KT flag’.....not that I’m getting ANYTHING from it and I truely respect your choice, BUT can I suggest you really compare apples with apples!
Do alternate insurers cover you fully for dirt roads and recovery.......return of caravan after repair.....accomodation in the event of a mishap?
There is a lot more.....to be checked when comparing apples with apples ?
I’m happy to ‘maybe’ (after checking) pay sometimes...... a premium for (hopefully) peace of mind.
Stay safe!