Mrs Lynn Astill

Hi Tony will be attending arrive 15/11/18. Leave 19/11/18 Powered site wine tasting yes for 1 Saturday Dinner yes for 1 Financial Associate Member #33 Look forward to catching up with everyone. Cheers Lynn Astill

Hi all, Thank you all for your responses. Russ, it appears to have been a crushed wire from the drivers side panels, but still waiting for sunshine to know for sure. I will however re-check the fuses which we eventually found under the controller's cover just to be safe. Panels and controller all test 100%. Russ, it may have got wet from the vent directly above the controller as I found water in both vents after heavy driving rain. I have now blocked them. Thanks again, Chris

Hi Peter, Oddly enough, I dont seem to have any for the panels. Thanks for your response though. Chris

Hi Merv, Thanks for your response. I have pressed the reset button on the side a couple of times and shut the whole system down as well as that s sometimes effective too. Battery terminals are pristine and batteries (lithium) seem to be fine. Chris

Hi all, Has anyone had any experience with the solar panels or charger/controller not providing the normal input suddenly. We have 4x135 kyocera panels and a Xantrex 40a controller/charger. Panels are clean, but only getting about half the usual charge, ie. Between 9 and 11 amps in full sun at midday. We used to get about 20 or more up until about a month ago. Heading to Adelaide in a bid to get sorted. Any ideas? Thanks in advance Chris

Hi Jim. I have a Tekonsha, but the reason I am commenting is that I origially had it where the ashtray is, but had it moved to the usual left side of the steering wheel near the left knee. The reason being ease of access in emergency van breaking. Have had to use it on the Kalumburu Road and I am thankful that I moved it... Regards Chris

Thanks Ann and Peter for your help. Yes Ann, the tank is black and after reading the link, it seems not an uncommon issue as mine leaks diesel when travelling with the tank full also. Peter, thanks, I have noticed Graeme now that you mention it. I will follow up on both leads. Thanks again folks. Kind regards Chris

Hi all, Has anyone had to replace their diesel fuel tank cap for the Eberspacher Airtronic diesel heater. Ours has broken through sunlight and old age, but I cannot find a replacement that fits. We are currently in Esperace WA and I have tried all the obvious places including the local caravan shop which seems to have most parts. The lady there offered me a Dometic cap as she indicated that Airtronic was now owned by dometic. It was too small. Any ideas?? Ours has DIESEL embossed on the top. Kedron are closed until 19 Jan so the tank has the old glad wrap and a rubber band on it. I hope it works better than in my youth.....lol. Regards Chris.

Hi Brian, Unfortunately, Tom has recently retired, but Ashley is there as well as Leisa's daughter, Loryn. Regards Chris

Hi Kev, I have the 60amp Stirling Charger and 360ah of lithium batteries installed in our van. I did bridge the 2 outlets, though I do not know if it makes a difference. As a matter of intetest, I used the "custom" charge settings as it suited my batteries better that the generic lithium setting. Regards Chris

Jacko, We can confirm the lymes disease stories. Lynn was unlucky enough to contract it from a tick bite 2 years ago. She was fortunate in seeing an ex-british doc who had seen it before and spotted it and prescribed the appropriate antibiotics. Timing is critical if I recall with only about a 3 day window to start the antibiotics. She has had no further symptoms. Regards Chris.

Ian, I bought them nearly 2 years ago now from EV Power Australia P/L. I see they still sell them. I bought 2 180 A/H ones that come setup as shown in their pics. I also purchased the Battery Management System and Control Unit(necessary, I reckon, if not only for piece of mind, but also for warranty and easy shutdown). Now the bad news, the 2 batteries and BMS from memory were over 3 grand. I remember that I bought a new 60amp Sterling Battery Charger as well which was about $900 delivered and all up it came to just over $4k. Regards Chris

Hi Ian, Just for a different perspective, whilst I have installed 360A/H of Lithium batteries, it is still a job to get them to 100% every day, which they prefer apparently. I purchased a 120W portable solar panel to run our ARB fridge when tenting. I have found that when it's anderson plug is plugged into the van anderson plug which usually plugs into the car, it happily charges the van batteries along with the 4 panels on the roof. The bonus is that it can be turned to get the full benefit of the sun during the day whilst the roofmounted panels spend a fair bit of time in the shade of the airconditioner, unless I am lucky enough to park east/west. I should also add that it pumps in more power on average than the individual roof panels because I am too lazy to get up to clean them!! Regards Chris

Hi Taka, We are currently at Middle Lagoon on the Dampier Peninsula. We expect to be in Fitzroy Xing in about 3 weeks or so and will be travelling to Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Mornington Wilderness Camp, Charnley Station & Bell Gorge thereafter and back to Broome before heading south. Hope to see you guys. We have a gold Topender with a white 200 series Toyota, though both are red at the moment.... Regards Chris & Lynn

Well done getting it out Russ. Looking forward to part 2 of your story. Chris

Hi all, We have put an inline filter in the external hose as well as the standard drinking water filter under the sink. This is to combat, to some extent anyway, filling the watertanks with bore water when nothing else is available. Remember that your water heater draws from the other tanks and I doubt bore water is good for it.... Regards Chris

Hi guys, Lynn and I are currently in Broome getting ready for a 5 night boat trip late next week. When we return, we plan on heading up the cape as well so might just see you up there. Looks like Middlle Lagoon is the place to stay I see. Thank you for the info. Hope to drop into Beagle Bay also, so will drop in to say "hi", Steve. Regasrds Chris & Lynn.

Not a problem Colin, thanks anyway. Regards Chris

Thanks Sue & Colin, Colin, I would very much like to read your report. Thank you for the offer. Regards Chris

Hi all, Lynn and I are planning to drag the Kedron down the Gibb in a week or two and also up to Kalumburu. We expect to spend some time in the usual spots, ELQ, Home Valley, etc etc. There seems to be an issue with "dump points" at some of these places. What have others done in this regard on the Gibb? Also, any things to look for, good or bad, on the way? Rergads Chris

Thanks Tony. Lest we forget.

Hi all, Does anyone know if the new system be used with a WDH? Regards Chris

Seasons greatings to all lucky Kedron owners. May your travels be safe and fruitful (except at the SA border of course). We are hoping to leave in Feb for a long awaited trip to WA and all points in between. This will be our third attempt after 2 "false" starts this year. So, hoping to catch up with you all and sundry on the track somewhere. Chris & Lynn.

Gday guys, I bought Nomad Notes, but haven't used it yet. We leave in a week for all parts west, so I guess I will find out soon enough. Be interested to see what others say. Chris

Thanks again guys. Looks like I better get the sticky tape out..lol Regards Chris