Thread: Got my Caravan on the road!

Originally Posted by rangie5litre

Yeah, it cleaned up pretty well. I guess the ply patches inside are a bit rough but for what we'll be using it for it'll do the job.

I'm the same - I don't need the latest and greatest - I'd be happy with an older van. Jeez, the savings would more than pay for any registration costs and the extra fuel.

Originally Posted by rangie5litre

It's fitted with cable operated override brakes and they seem to work well enough....I went for a run up to Springwood last night[first night-time drive]and came back down the back way via Yarramundi, the van brakes can be felt when they are activated.

I think I'd look at retro-fitting electric braking. I've had bad experiences with override braking - admittedly on a loaded car trailer.

Springwood? Too bad you didn't drop in to the railway station - I could have had a look. I was on duty 3pm-11pm.
If the brakes worked down that road into Yarramundi, then they are working OK. I like the road on a motor bike except when you get blocked by cars (and bloody caravans! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] )

Originally Posted by rangie5litre

I'll fit a dual battery system at Christmas with a second dedicated cable just for the van.

I wonder which is the best way to fit the second battery. In the RR or in the van? Ask Drivesafe. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

All I need to do now is source a Holden HT, HG or HK rim and tyre to throw on the Rangies roofrack for trips away.[/quote]

Wreckers! They'd be cheap enough.

Ron

Bugger! Missed it.

Hmm, my wife might have objected had I bought it.

Ron