looks great and looks like it all fits well.
Can I ask what model number of Bosch battery you used and how much you paid?
Burnsie's Unexpected 17.56-2 Outback
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Can I ask what model number of Bosch battery you used and how much you paid?
Hey @Base23 we matched up the battery to the original one installed by the factory it is a Bosch BG12-100. Had a bit of trouble finding it so went through Caravanland here in Perth who ordered it direct from Bosch. Cost was a little more than others available @ $350 but wanted to make sure the batteries were the same specs etc.
being pedantic (as I am want to do occasionally) but
did you solder or solder and crimp those lugs onto the cable...................
Funny enough the lugs themselves only just fit the cable in, so by the time I crimped them there was no need for solder and I couldn't fit any in if I tried, tried pulling them out as much as I could to make sure. Also once crimped I used heat shrink right over the end which also seems to keep it in place not that it needed it.
what I did with the cables like that on a previous Patrol was
I "tinned" the cable, fitted the lug, did the crimp, then put a burner onto the join, to "slightly" melt the tinned surface, as well as that on the cable
then covered with heat shrink
just that any air or moisture inside will damage the join
ok, eventually it will degrade the joint, but it will do it none the less
no problemo, you have it sorted
Can always take them off and heat them up and put some solder in? assume though the connection I have will last the life of the batteries?
If you used a good crimper the connections should be OK....... It's not as if the Expanda is going to do the same as the 4WD and "Shake the Sh!!!!" out of them
If you used a good crimper the connections should be OK....... It's not as if the Expanda is going to do the same as the 4WD and "Shake the Sh!!!!" out of them
I would guess, that in about 5+ years you would start to have troubles with the join...........maybe............
as @dagree said, as long as its a good connection, it will be ok....
and also, as he said, its not like its the ones for the Playdoh and will be going "off road" alot..............
Where did I say the 4WD will not be going "off road" alot?
I've seen the way he drives on the dirt road at Big Valley Campsite
I pity the poor Playdoh............. she's gunna be well used by the time they get home..............
ok guys, so just finished the night shift (based on @bigcol recommendations), as per the discussions I have removed the battery cables and got to work on them, heated up the lugs and soldered them, took quite a bit of solder put some more heat shrink and connected it all back up.
If you are going to do the job yourself you may as well do it properly, thanks for the additional comments, should hopefully get another couple of years out of them with the solder
put some more heat shrink and connected it all back up. If you are going to do the job yourself you may as well do it properly, thanks for the additional comments, should hopefully get another couple of years out of them with the solder
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Thats what there made for
, I suppose we also use it for the school run as well but I think we are the opposite to most people 80% 4WD off road and 20% school run.
single best bit of advice my Grandfather gave me when I was 11year old
I think from memory his words were more like
"dont root around with it, do it once, do it right first time"
best way to be
but you didnt need to blame me for it mate.................
Good job @burnsie, i'ts great to see people look at advice, see if it has merit then act accordingly. It's also good to see so many good ideas on the forum from members willing to share their experiences, good and bad, for the benefit of others. 
totally agree with you there @chartrock always something new to learn or try to master.
Second spare obtained, have one on the A frame and the other on the back, lets hope I don't have to use either of them
Post October this year, anyone doing a big trip from WA and needs a second spare (15inch) I will have one
Post October this year, anyone doing a big trip from WA and needs a second spare (15inch) I will have one
Getting the van serviced tomorrow ready for the trip and also it is the final warranty service as well, can't believe we have had the van for nearly 12 months, hopefully we get everything sorted tomorrow ready for the big trip.
Will need to book another service for the van on the trip assume we maybe somewhere in QLD by then, so will be requesting some recommendations on where to get it serviced by then.
Will need to book another service for the van on the trip assume we maybe somewhere in QLD by then, so will be requesting some recommendations on where to get it serviced by then.
If you are around the Gold Coast when you need the service then get in touch with East Coast RV, Michael or Dennis, on (07) 5528 2900. You will need to book at least 1 month to 6 weeks ahead.
Enjoy the trip.