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Thread: Spudboy's super-sized camper replacement for a 130 - and no it's not a Unimog!

  1. 25th March 2014, 09:11 PM #91
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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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  2. 31st March 2014, 08:35 PM #92
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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

    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...

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    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.



    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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  3. 31st March 2014, 08:50 PM #93
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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.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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  4. 1st April 2014, 05:01 PM #94
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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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  5. 1st April 2014, 06:15 PM #95
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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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  7. 14th April 2014, 07:45 AM #97
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    Was it this one?:
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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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  9. 14th April 2014, 08:53 AM #99
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    Maybe Baby-Poo light-brown would be a closer description

    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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  10. 14th April 2014, 11:14 AM #100
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    Hey Spud, how do you access the spare wheels ? - Do they swing or slide down ?
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