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Actually - it DID have a wine cellar between the chassis rails. Quite a few bottles of red, and a good amount of beer :)
We have a 15A socket in the shed, but not sure what his extension cord rating was.
(or if you are talking about my truck, then yes, I have a 15A input socket, and a heavy duty 15A extension cord...)
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Air CTI system install
In the last 2 days I have gained an Air Central Tyre Inflation system (CTIS or Air CTI). So now I can change air pressures in the front and rear tyres whilst driving along :D
The system has external arms linked to a rotating hub. The arms stick out 50mm and I can see that there is the potential for an arm to be pulled off in the scrub. But the company assures me this is a very rare occurrence, and if it does occur the controller alerts you immediately. The drop arms have a sort of "fusible link" which detaches if it snags on something, and then you have to stop and re-connect it. We'll see how it goes...
Here are a few pictures:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/05/422.jpg
It is controlled from the cabin by a series of solenoids. You can set different pressures front and rear. It takes a couple of minutes to go from (say) bitumen pressures to dirt road pressures.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im.../2014/03/4.jpg
Not as elegant as the UniMog solution (where the air is supplied through the centre axle hobs - so no drop arms required) but still a lot better than having to climb out and air up/down when you need to change pressures.
If you want more details, see this post on the blog: Air CTI installation
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Nice. Log trucks have been using this system in the bush for years with very few issues. You'll be fine with them.:)
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How would it go with articulation? Or do you have enough clearance that the hose on top wont get snagged up or rubbed between the wheel arch and tire.
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Gap above the front air line: 230mm
Distance from springs to bump stops: 110mm
Theory says it should be fine, but I guess we'll see when I get amongst it.
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Just seen the poo brown MAN in esperence, no one onboard as they must have been on the beach. :)
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No, the one with suiza across the top. My color reference may need working on for future sightings. ;)
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Maybe Baby-Poo light-brown would be a closer description :D
The Suiza MAN truck is Max & Heidi's: Swiss Visitors
If you see them around, say hi to them. They have been travelling for 6 years from Switzerland, and have a lot of great stories.
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Hey Spud, how do you access the spare wheels ? - Do they swing or slide down ?
