Drovers new Rig - "Big Mal"
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At least it only??clogs up your filters! Bad enough I suppose. But a hand full, or cup of sugar is disastrous if you really don't like somebody!!!
Actually sugar is a myth and doesnt do anything other than clog the filter and needs a good bag full, dirt is worse....... Sump oil is really bad water is still the big killer.
Thought it myself but Mythbusters proved it doesnt work.
Thought it myself but Mythbusters proved it doesnt work.
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Latest mod fitted and running, an Epever Xtra 4210n MPPT controller....... I was going to run the batteries down but couldnt be bothered see how it goes next trip may still add extra panel on roof later...I can add heaps to this unit.
Very nice young man, youll see a measurable difference, out there ... on the banks of some river
That's not winter, there's a few of us that can walk you through what an actual winter's really like. While you wait just sit in the fridge with a ceiling fan and garden hose and someone will be along soon
The fridge is to warm, you better hop in the freezer.
and here I was trying to bring a bit of warmth and friendship into your lives....................... I didn't mention the shorts, T shirts and need for sunscreen, I thought that would be cruel.......
They’ll never get it @Drover this is 6:54 am today
Thanks mate. I've been around, pop in and out every now and then. Life gets in the way, and COVID has dampened a lot of adventuring spirits.
The door for the Genny has arrived, let the fun begin ............. Coast Door#3........I have stainless steel checka plate not alloy on the sides, I hope it doesn't give me drama to cut it................
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Day One..............
Stage 1...........
.........Hole..(mild swearing)
Stage 2......Hole plugged...( quiet until silastic gun deployed some nautical terms used)..........
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..Stage 3.......Beer... aarrgghh nice.
Stage 4 ......... Clean mess inside.
Stage 5 ....... Slide and cupboard fit out.
Rest gets sorted tomorrow.......may need to replace other hatches as they are more a creamy colour now...(fat chance).
Stage 1...........
.........Hole..(mild swearing)Stage 2......Hole plugged...( quiet until silastic gun deployed some nautical terms used)..........
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..Stage 3.......Beer... aarrgghh nice.Stage 4 ......... Clean mess inside.
Stage 5 ....... Slide and cupboard fit out.
Rest gets sorted tomorrow.......may need to replace other hatches as they are more a creamy colour now...(fat chance).
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Day 2........................Shoulda went fishing as it was a lovely day but I spent the day sorting out the slide for the LRPS and fitting it, went well actually and it doesn't look too bad, no dodgy bits showing............. Tomorrow fit velco strap to hold it down, a drop latch to make sure the slide locks and sort the new cupboard out for Genny and ensuite, not something I'm looking forward to doing as my saw isn't the greatest, my wood work skills are in line with farm shed builds, fences, so wood butchering cupboards requires me to dig really deep and since I'm incorporating the parts of the old cupboard into the new its going to be fun.........
Tucked away in the ensuite....................
... hole in floor is old drain water line entry, new one ordered for tomorrow.
The slide out works, wonders will never cease..................................
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So far slides $18, timber $30, hatch $169 and assorted screws and left over paint pots for paint.......
Tucked away in the ensuite....................
... hole in floor is old drain water line entry, new one ordered for tomorrow.The slide out works, wonders will never cease..................................
......So far slides $18, timber $30, hatch $169 and assorted screws and left over paint pots for paint.......
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Great job @Drover, and looks professional, not "bush carpentry" or "farm shed" standard. Amazing use of unused space to fit genny in toilet area and easy to get at when required. Very smart!!
Oh yeah, with a nice meranti frame glued in to screw the hatch onto,see how good my sealant spreading was on the next dirt road. The usual all went well, until splurt.