Reply With QuoteNice ... that's actually bigger than my first couple of apartments in Tokyo. Much bigger than any of my dorms.
OldBushie
Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
about 790kgs...
will have to add some for more solar, but then the change to lithium will take care of all that... Cool - it’s a nice looking unit.
Out of curiosity, Have you weighed it?
That tare is usually the base spec of that model, so any upgrades in it will likely not have been accounted for.
Interested to know how it does come in when you check it.
ChatterBox
SubscriberNice ... that's actually bigger than my first couple of apartments in Tokyo. Much bigger than any of my dorms.
Arapiles
2014 D4 HSE
The MOD Father
Just towed it from Redcliff to Kingaroy, first tow, at night, up the D'agular.
The bloody thing just kept going faster! such an amazing engine.
Pics in the morning...
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
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Good to hear you are happy!
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The MOD Father
Some work booked in, 2x200w solar panels to make 600 all up, 2x200ah itech lithium batts from WA to replace the agms, installation of a new Victron 100/50 smart charger, a seperate 240v inverter circuit to power a cpap machine and laptop charger, new stereo speakers and head unit, van wheel bearings checked and stoopid roller rocker suspension checked and serviced.
Also on the wishes of Mrs Pedro we are getter darker tint from the b pillar back...
Last edited by Pedro_The_Swift; 14th September 2021 at 03:18 PM.
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
[IMG]
OldBushie
SubscriberStrewth! You could fit my van inside yours. Looks good, Mr. Swift.
Or, is that now 'Swifter'?
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
Wizard
Nothing wrong with roller rocker suspension in my opinion. It shares the load unlike the independent set ups I see (unless they use a linked airbag system). I replaced the shackle pins with greasable ones and lubricate them and the rocker at regular intervals.
People are going to independent suspensions because they are the latest fad but they bring a whole host of other problems with them such as more wear items and wheel alignment problems.
Fuji white RRS L494 AB Gone
2023 Ford Ranga
The MOD Father
Its technology from two centuries ago Geedublya,, suspension driven exclusively by price.
Our Golf had full independent in 1990, tyres still wear dead flat, van still tracks straight.
As a matter of interest, the Golf, in a few departments, is still ahead of the Crusader....
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
[IMG]
The MOD Father
Jacking points,,
There are square outriggers reaching the side of the van, but its only tubing welded onto the chassis,
on the Golf there was just room to squeeze a bottle jack in between the tyres, though tyre swing made it tricky,
on this one I'm not sure that vertical suspension arm is the right choice,
So, on the chassis rail, in front or behind?
amount of lift? wheel travel expected?
as always, all comments welcome.
Someone want to have a go at explaining the physics of jacking a van with two immovable pivot points?
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
[IMG]
Super Moderator & CA manager
SubscriberNot sure what articulation your suspension has but I've seen these in action first hand at a caravan park - always been thinking about getting one for the Viscount as that has no jacking points either - you have to place a jack under the axle to get it off the ground but I haven't worked out if it has enough lift - you'd probably need to do some homework and measuring if it is of interest. My guess is that it would work as there's tonnes of standard load sharing axles out there. Alternate would be a block of wood with an angle cut on it which would work just as well, but heavier.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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