Discovery Our Jayco Discovery
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Removed single computer fan today and fitted two 88cfm fans from Jaycar, man they move some air.
Hopefully with these fans and no stale air gaps around rear of fridge it will handle the heat abit better.
I also purchased a full length shade screen that fits to the sail track on the pop top for the side of van which will also help.
Hopefully with these fans and no stale air gaps around rear of fridge it will handle the heat abit better.
I also purchased a full length shade screen that fits to the sail track on the pop top for the side of van which will also help.
Best thing I've ever done for our 3 way fridge was fitting good fans, so good in fact that the temperature setting is rearly set above 2.5 out of 7 even in far north wa in 40deg heat.
It was in our last van but was an rm2553. We had a particularly hot few days in Perth last year one of which was I recorded 46 deg and the fridge never faulted.
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Fitted 3 of these, 2 in shower and one over hand basin to keep things easier to use.
Not sure if I like them though, the soap one over sink ' leaks' abit over a few days but see'ing as we'll be living in it soon and using everyday it may not be a problem. Camec brand too
Ok, excitement is building, 3 days and we are off for 12mths travelling/working around Aus.
Packing is well under way, gotta give van a good polish and wax, fill tanks and its ready to go.
Packing is well under way, gotta give van a good polish and wax, fill tanks and its ready to go.
Ok, so we are on the road currently camp at Lake Cargellico mid NSW, in blistering 39 deg heat, yesterday 37 and day before same. Our new fridge is the biggest heap of crap ive come across, cant keep temps under 12 deg, on 12,240 or gas. Yes its hot but even over night temps not coming down. Im about to bite bullet, tip it out and fit a Engel upright 12/240 compressor fridge. We already run two 120w solar panels, have a battery tray that we can add an extra battery to for 240 ah total. Solar is through a MPPT controller so should be fine. Luckily we have our trusty engel 60lt in back if vehicle to keep drinks and stuff cool in.
Anyone have a 12v compressor fridge? Comments pls
Anyone have a 12v compressor fridge? Comments pls
Wow, what a shame. I guess there's no option to return your recently purchased one for a t rated 3way?
We have purchased a Evacool upright compressor fridge, rated to 48 deg C and drawing 2.5amps max once to set temp. Was set on engel but it didnt have a freezer box and Evacool had better specs and priced. Christmas job coming up in Miles.
Anyone want a cheap 10 day old dometic fridge
Anyone want a cheap 10 day old dometic fridge
Glad to report that we had minimal dramas with van, fridge was replaced and had to replace our solar panels as they failed in the hot Qld sun.
My wife and I talked about upgrading the van, not so much to a newer van but more room so just yesterday I advertised our Discovery and today, the first guy to look at it took it off our hands. Phone rang hot.
Not to bad, had the van for about 5yrs and sold it for $5000 more than we purchased it for. But it was a way better van now than then.
So, we are now on the look out for a bargain priced Expanda to 'start' again.
Picture is our camps per wikicamps for the year. Ill dig up a map soon
thats going to be one heck of a long Trip report mate
but
will be worth reading
but
will be worth reading
Well, sad day today, our Discovery went to a new home
On a high note, a new(well second hand) van has been purchased and will be picked up Tuesday, ready for Easter camping.
Stay tuned for pics
On a high note, a new(well second hand) van has been purchased and will be picked up Tuesday, ready for Easter camping.
Stay tuned for pics
Well, our Discovery left us Thursday, near shed a tear BUT, picked up our replacement van today........
Stay tuned for pics and a new build project
Stay tuned for pics and a new build project