16' Series Hi from Dunedin!

[TomKat121111]

Bought an Expanda 16.49-3 a couple of months ago. I've got a larger family (4 kids) but the elder ones will likely tent outside.

I have made some minor repairs and am now working on getting it to comply with NZ Self-Contained Camper (SCC) laws. From what I can see, it is only the Grey water system that is required to be added. I've bought the bobs and bits and getting into it. Hopefully, get it certified in the next few weeks.

I've also bought a Chinese heater so we can extend our camping into the shoulder season. Will get that installed once I've got the SCC completed.

Looking forward to seeing all the tips tricks and mods you guys do and also what exciting adventures you have.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[chartrock]

Welcome aboard @TomKat121111. Lots of friendly advice here and people to match. I’m sure members will be keen to follow your mods and travels so keep us up to speed and ask any questions you may have.

I hope you have deep pockets because guys here can think of many ways to help you spend money.

 

[Drover]

Yep, yep Welcome to the mob, lots of interesting reading around here including some good laughs ....................... Don't be shy to ask........

 

[1DayIll]

Bought an Expanda 16.49-3 a couple of months ago. I've got a larger family (4 kids) but the elder ones will likely tent outside.

I have made some minor repairs and am now working on getting it to comply with NZ Self-Contained Camper (SCC) laws. From what I can see, it is only the Grey water system that is required to be added. I've bought the bobs and bits and getting into it. Hopefully, get it certified in the next few weeks.

I've also bought a Chinese heater so we can extend our camping into the shoulder season. Will get that installed once I've got the SCC completed.

Looking forward to seeing all the tips tricks and mods you guys do and also what exciting adventures you have.

Cheers,
Tom

So how and what did you do for the grey water tank?

 

[TomKat121111]

So how and what did you do for the grey water tank?

I got a 75L rollaway tank and some funny-looking waste water traps. I found fitting the traps a bit painful as they are designed for UK caravan plumbing.
It all seems to be working, except the kitchen sink is now extremely slow to drain. I think a sag in the original pipe is causing an airlock. I'll rehang it tonight to see if that fixes it. I'll take a photo when the sun is up.

 

[TomKat121111]

So how and what did you do for the grey water tank?

 

[Drover]

I originally would have liked Camlocks but once I saw the price I went to basic garden irrigation bayonet and just jam my 25 flexy hose to it, 25mm x 10M Bunnings drain hose $10, tight arse special................,

If your drain hose sags because it has a long run or needs support, I fed mine thru a length of PVC pipe and now the sink will suck the dish cloth down it..............

Looks a very tiddly set up indeed.. just what are the grey fittings with round bits ????

 

[TomKat121111]

Looks a very tiddly set up indeed.. just what are the grey fittings with round bits ???

They are smell traps, basically a mini U-Bend. I believe they are required for SCC. There is one under the kitchen sink inside the van too.

 

[Drover]

Interesting, girls and corn would sort them out....

 

[TomKat121111]

Interesting, girls and corn would sort them out....

As soon as I get the SCC cert sorted I will replace them with a straight pipe, and just make a water trap in the removable hose (between the van and tank by allowing a droop in the hose.