Upsized the caravan

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 21st November 2019, 07:45 PM

Graeme, "our" installer did this H thing in the AC install in 1990,, we have the paper work!

GB, 20/21 feet is our next size,,
for us, putting the toilet and shower across the back releases more kitchen bench space in the middle, though the "bedroom wall" will need to be kept somehow..

**goingbush** · 21st November 2019, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Graeme

Hopefully the manufacturer built an H frame into the roof to take the weight of the a/c, unlike the manufacturer of my van who didn't. The original purchaser of my van optioned the a/c then I discovered in the rain on the way home from purchasing it that inappropriate attempts had been made to prevent water ingress due to the roof having sagged under the weight. It was easily fixed by the addition of an external H frame once I was clued-up but for a short while it left me wondering its fate.

I know nothing about this H frame but the van has a 6 year structural warranty and a 2 year general warranty and they know my intended use, and have the old van as a trade in, which is totally pummelled, so they must be confident the new one will stand up.

The roof does appear to be about 100mm thick , more than I expected so hopefully its light and strong.

**Graeme** · 22nd November 2019, 06:01 AM

My van's roof is the same approx 30mm composite material as the sides that is without any frame. The metal square insert around the roof opening allows the a/c unit to be clamped properly but provides no weight support.

**loanrangie** · 22nd November 2019, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Another bloody house on the road

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Looks like a comfortable van

Block of flats on wheels is my name for them

**JDNSW** · 22nd November 2019, 09:00 AM

I wonder whether it can get into my place?

**p38arover** · 22nd November 2019, 10:12 AM

Don't drive it on a NSW tollway - you'll get charged as a B-Double!

'''You can'''t avoid these tolls''': higher rates for unhappy campers

**goingbush** · 22nd November 2019, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by p38arover

Don't drive it on a NSW tollway - you'll get charged as a B-Double!

'''You can'''t avoid these tolls''': higher rates for unhappy campers

Thanks for the tip, I took the old van to Bellevue Hill a few times , parking it was a problem, I think the new one will be impossible . I will steer well clear !!

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 22nd November 2019, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I wonder whether it can get into my place?

Thats a good question!!
mines somewhat lower than that----

**Xtreme** · 22nd November 2019, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I wonder whether it can get into my place?

Easier with that than the 26' 5th wheeler we got in there in 2011 - although it did need a little assistance across the creek.

**JDNSW** · 22nd November 2019, 03:48 PM

And from memory left the odd bit in bed of the creek!

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