Must be getting old and soft

[pop058]

Nan & I started camping in an Oztent (RV3), moved onto a camper trailer and then a small popup.

Age (and arthritis) now seems to be a consideration when travelling so we have now upgraded to a full size van. (I can hear Pedro winding up already :D)

Some creature comforts were "requested" by Nan and we were prepared to travel to pick one up if required but after months of searching, we eventually found one locally. A immaculate 20ft (19' 6" actually) Roadstar, island bed, shower, toilet, full annex, all the usuals. The previous owner was even towing it behind a Disco. Nan's Territory does not (and will not) have a towbar, so my TDi300 gets the towing duties. Not something I am completely au fait with ATM.

Still a few years away from retirement yet, but the grandkids are spread around Qld enough for us to start enjoying it. So if you get caught behind an old D1 diesel auto towing a fullsize van with POP plates, I apologise. At least I don't wear a bowling hat :p

[Narangga]

Enjoy. Certainly gives you some flexibility for your travels - and intended travels. ;)

[The ho har's]

Welcome to the club. Our 1970 Millard will be fitted with a shower and toilet soon as well as a full restore :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Lots of Roadstars still around:cool:

more Pics!

[Chops]

Nothing wrong with getting old and soft,,, it's the little things that help the most ;)

[austastar]

Hi,

Old and soft?

Nah!

Mature and wise!

Cheers

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[incisor]

nice rig!

hauling something that size around you'd want to be thinking of an extra oil cooler on the transmission IMHE

be a nice size when your stopped and taking in the world!

we will have to have an aulro "van meet" up the coast somewhere, sometime!

towtent would love the exercise!

[Mick_Marsh]

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[squizzyhunter]

Nice, Enjoy the travels!

Ps I have nearly the exact same set up as your old WKSP no.5 camper.

[pop058]

nice rig!

hauling something that size around you'd want to be thinking of an extra oil cooler on the transmission IMHE

be a nice size when your stopped and taking in the world!

we will have to have an aulro "van meet" up the coast somewhere, sometime!

towtent would love the exercise!

Additional oil cooler is on the list.

I already have upgraded the electric brakes to a new proportional unit and put airbags in the back. Currently working on hard wiring an Anderson plug inside for the fridge and out the bum for the van.

I have a second battery box (thunder box) inside the back door, so that will be my second battery rather than another under the bonnet.

More pics soon Pedro:D

[Milton477]

There is a D1 towing a van camped in the free camp in Home Hill tonight so you will not be alone.

[incisor]

Additional oil cooler is on the list.

I already have upgraded the electric brakes to a new proportional unit and put airbags in the back. Currently working on hard wiring an Anderson plug inside for the fridge and out the bum for the van.

I have a second battery box (thunder box) inside the back door, so that will be my second battery rather than another under the bonnet.

More pics soon Pedro:D
If you need it I have all the cable and Anderson plugs here...

What controller did you go with?

[pop058]

Redarc Tow Pro Elite controller. I already have some cable and I just have to find the Anderson plugs I got from you about 3 (plus) years ago. They are in the shed somewhere :D

Where is a good spot to hide an additional cooler on the Disco ??

[The ho har's]

Yep when we had our D1 we had issues with with towing heavy loads. Inc has the problem sorted already by the sounds of it:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

caravan get together here we come:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[pop058]

picked up a new aftermarket trans cooler today AND found a spot to hide it on the towtug. Job for the weekend me thinks.

[pop058]

caravan get together here we come:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Awhile away but,






Walkers ?

[The ho har's]

Awhile away but,






Walkers ?

Hopefully :D Can Do should be strong enough to tow it :)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

dont hide it---
stick it as far forward, in front of the rad as possible, and while your adding hoses-- check all the current connections;)

[pop058]

dont hide it---
stick it as far forward, in front of the rad as possible, and while your adding hoses-- check all the current connections;)

Had a rethink and plan to fit a manual cooler from a D1 parts car I have to the bullbar infront of the grille. It will sit behind the LED lightbar with the plumbing going back in through the openings in the grille. Thats the plan anyway :)

[bee utey]

I replaced the stock 300TDi hedgehog cooler on a mate's RRC with an early 4.6 P38 one, in the original position. I brazed up adaptors to connect the P38 cooler to the stock 300Tdi pipes using spare cooler pipe ends and two screw in radiator fittings. Looks quite original and works very well and no extra hoses to leak. :)

[LandyAndy]

nice rig!

hauling something that size around you'd want to be thinking of an extra oil cooler on the transmission IMHE

be a nice size when your stopped and taking in the world!

we will have to have an aulro "van meet" up the coast somewhere, sometime!

towtent would love the exercise!


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ENJOY
Andrew

[DiscoMick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVYqrqQaYEI
ENJOY
Andrew
That was funny - and true. But I'm not drinking Maxwell House under any conditions.