Cruza Drivers OUTBACK EXPANDA 16.49-3 Trips and Mods
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Small world E14, husbands been down to Thomastown a fair bit lately. Did the security install at Tyremax, and Plus24 gym nearby. And we're getting our custom mattresses freighted from Beds Direct in Epping.
Sorry for the hijack Cruza.
Our lastest trip is here and a good test for the new wheel bearings :thumb:
And another trip Here a bit more local
And another trip Here a bit more local
A small mod completed on the Expanda last week, its something I have been meaning to do for a while. I was down at Supercheap and spotted this led light with a built in switch and thought it would be good above the table. The bonus was the built in switch and that it was adjustable too.
It works well but I was hoping it maybe a bit brighter but I'll have to test it properly in the real world and not in the shed
A strip light maybe better I think (as others have done) but at least this isn't to blinding, but as I mentioned the jury is out until a proper test.
Lit up but before I put the end caps on
It works well but I was hoping it maybe a bit brighter but I'll have to test it properly in the real world and not in the shed
A strip light maybe better I think (as others have done) but at least this isn't to blinding, but as I mentioned the jury is out until a proper test.Lit up but before I put the end caps on
Hey @cruza driver , have you been for a wander through bright lights shop in Ferntree gully?
If you are ever down that way it is worth the look because I have never seen soooooo many LED options on display that work and also with a gauge to demonstrate amp output.
Here is the web link anyway.
http://brightlightautoparts.com/
Not much of a web site, but the store is great.
If you are ever down that way it is worth the look because I have never seen soooooo many LED options on display that work and also with a gauge to demonstrate amp output.
Here is the web link anyway.
http://brightlightautoparts.com/
Not much of a web site, but the store is great.
Nice one @Brad , I'm after some LED's for camping at the moment, will check them out (online).
@Moto Moto we got the 4 BAR CAMP KIT - Massive 2760 Total lumens from http://korrlighting.com.au/led-camping-lights.html see attached pic. Crystalyn and Aaron put us on to them. Really happy with them.
Cheers
Deano
Well on Saturday its was 3 years since taking delivery of our Expanda and we have had many great trips in it so far ranging from interstate trips to the NT, NSW and Queensland and local trips too.
And a report from a bigger trip this year Outback Queensland and surrounds http://www.expandasdownunder.com/th...long-way-round-report-finally-completed.3597/
And a report from a bigger trip this year Outback Queensland and surrounds http://www.expandasdownunder.com/th...long-way-round-report-finally-completed.3597/
Yes I have enjoyed reading about your adventures....and then planning my adventures with your findings
Corryong is a classic example of that where we are off to for a couple of weeks on Boxing Day.
Corryong is a classic example of that where we are off to for a couple of weeks on Boxing Day.
Happy Anniversary @cruza driver. Have really enjoyed "traveling" with you in recent times.
Today I had a bit of a working bee on the Expanda and thought I would get some little maintenance jobs done.
It started with replacing the anode in the hws. The original one lasted 18 months and likewise this one. The 2nd one I fitted was actually bigger than the oe and it looked better upon inspection too. I could have left left it a bit longer but my theory is it was out and I had a new one so I replaced it.
Tools for the job and the new anode.
The old and new anodes
You can see the old anode corrosion after flushing the tank caught in the lid (and this is only what got caught)
Once the new anode was installed I refilled the tank and checked for leaks and all was good.
It started with replacing the anode in the hws. The original one lasted 18 months and likewise this one. The 2nd one I fitted was actually bigger than the oe and it looked better upon inspection too. I could have left left it a bit longer but my theory is it was out and I had a new one so I replaced it.
Tools for the job and the new anode.
The old and new anodes
You can see the old anode corrosion after flushing the tank caught in the lid (and this is only what got caught)
Once the new anode was installed I refilled the tank and checked for leaks and all was good.
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Next on the list was to grease all the suspension and tregg coupling and give everything the once over.
Following this was to check the roof for sealing. Last week I bought some white Sikaflex from Bunnings for the job. My concern was the corners of the roof as I have read a few posts about roofs leaking, although our Expanda is tucked away in the shed it is also out of the shed a bit on holidays. There was only one corner that needed attention although there has never been signs of leaking I wanted it resealed. No pics of this though.
Another area that I resealed was the frame around the front canvas along the top edge, mainly for extra insurance
From here is was onto the screws on the awning drum. The screws with the square head have been working loose after a few trips and I have been nipping them up when required using a flat blade screw driver. Today I ground down an allan key into a square and retightened with a bit of sikaflex under the head (since I had it out)
Following this was to check the roof for sealing. Last week I bought some white Sikaflex from Bunnings for the job. My concern was the corners of the roof as I have read a few posts about roofs leaking, although our Expanda is tucked away in the shed it is also out of the shed a bit on holidays. There was only one corner that needed attention although there has never been signs of leaking I wanted it resealed. No pics of this though.
Another area that I resealed was the frame around the front canvas along the top edge, mainly for extra insurance
From here is was onto the screws on the awning drum. The screws with the square head have been working loose after a few trips and I have been nipping them up when required using a flat blade screw driver. Today I ground down an allan key into a square and retightened with a bit of sikaflex under the head (since I had it out
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That's pretty good wear for 18 months on the anode.
I think mine was half that size after 18 months.
I think mine was half that size after 18 months.
After the outside jobs had been completed it was time to head indoors and fix the shower door hinge. During the corrugations of outback Queensland and other outback trips the heads of the pop rivets popped off . Double sided tape has done the trick for a while including half the Queensland trip and another 4 day trip across to Pambula and a few local trips too :thumb: It was actually one of those things you forget about until you go away again :lol:
Anyway not anymore its fixed too :nod:
All new again
. Double sided tape has done the trick for a while including half the Queensland trip and another 4 day trip across to Pambula and a few local trips too :thumb: It was actually one of those things you forget about until you go away again :lol:Anyway not anymore its fixed too :nod:
All new again