Yes I pull the plug and go out for the night 
be nice to fix we did dishes in a bucket as got sick of waiting
be nice to fix we did dishes in a bucket as got sick of waiting
StarCraft 17:58.3 Mk11
- Thread starter achjimmy
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Mate it's where the clear hose connects to the pvc near the onside rear drop jack. I am changing mine completely , but a simple burr in a drill or Dremel and open it out a bit would probably help.
Once I get the warranty stuff done I want to do a few things. Are you putting a toolbox on Jimmy?
I don't know if all 17 Starcrafts are like this. But Right under the floor and the sink is the crossmember for the Independent suspension. The independent doesn't have as many holes to feed tubes and wiring through as the normal crossmembers. For some reason Jayco choose to send the front tank fill hose through behind the crossmember and have it go forward using two elbows. Then the floor waste goes forward and has to negotiate through the same hole causing a congestion and using two elbows and about 1.5m extra of pipe.
That's the waste on the far left next to the hot and cold. The front tank filler is on the right in the foreground.
Jayco junction !
That's the drain near the chassis rail and you can see the tank line coming in from the centre. Just goes straight across now.
Worse bit re sealing everything up there with black sika, I got it everywhere.
That's the waste on the far left next to the hot and cold. The front tank filler is on the right in the foreground.
Jayco junction !
That's the drain near the chassis rail and you can see the tank line coming in from the centre. Just goes straight across now.
Worse bit re sealing everything up there with black sika, I got it everywhere.
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Going hard to finish it yesterday so didn't get a "completed " pic. But it looks identical to the first shot, just doesn't have excess hose and elbows going to the front tank. Hoping it will fill quicker now.
I also tidied up the breather hoses, but again with the JTech independent it makes it hard to get a run on the hose without dipping down and causing an airlock.
If I have any trouble next trip I will bring the breathers up inside the cupboard so there is no chance of an airlock.
I also tidied up the breather hoses, but again with the JTech independent it makes it hard to get a run on the hose without dipping down and causing an airlock.
If I have any trouble next trip I will bring the breathers up inside the cupboard so there is no chance of an airlock.
That rubber in the crossmember tube was put there by me. It's obviously redundant now, I did it quickly for our first trip. It's worth doing to all the crossmembers IMO because the way some of the wiring and pipes are jammed through and rub on a reasonably sharp edge, they WILL FAIL eventually.
Yes Dave I already have a toolbox from the expanda. But I have to relocate the gas bottles forward first.
Was thinking using one of these and put bottles inside.
http://www.ezpower.com.au/products.php?product=Aluminium-tool-box-#2055
http://www.ezpower.com.au/products.php?product=Aluminium-tool-box-#2055
Is this the last point of discharge from the van, where you connect the clear hose when setting up.
Any wonder noddles and sink waste pop up into the shower
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I cleaned my pipes on my Expanda with a chux no restrictions here
no restrictions here
Is that coming out of the van, or crawling up into itI cleaned my pipes on my Expanda with a chux
yeah mate, these catches seem quite good and positive.
And I have the same thing happen you may recall.
Owned 3 vans and been promising to revise Jayco's shitty drainage system. So bit the bullet, roughed it out on the weekend and finished it tonight after picking up bits today. The cam lock is a bit excessive but 3 secs to hook the drain on..... Awesome. Have left room for a check valve if I have issues with the shower but we are both careful what we put down the drain and the type of detergent we use (foaming) and there is a good distance and fall to the drain. Was going to re plumb it all but decided to stick with the clear tube for now.
Love your work as always @achjimmy
The new rig looks great and some really well thought out mods already (especially the ones i contributed to like B & W number plate and moving the awning). And yes, i found out about the B&W number plates after my van got registered, thanks for reminding me @cruza driver , in NSW you can change over for about $80 i think, try justifying that one to the missus though
Plumbing has always been a bit of an issue with Jayco's so good to see you are sorting it early.
Did you notice much change in fuel economy going from single axle to double? I think the 17 starcraft weights the same as the 16 expanda, so interested if there is much difference from your point of view.
The new rig looks great and some really well thought out mods already (especially the ones i contributed to like B & W number plate and moving the awning
). And yes, i found out about the B&W number plates after my van got registered, thanks for reminding me @cruza driver , in NSW you can change over for about $80 i think, try justifying that one to the missus thoughPlumbing has always been a bit of an issue with Jayco's so good to see you are sorting it early.
Did you notice much change in fuel economy going from single axle to double? I think the 17 starcraft weights the same as the 16 expanda, so interested if there is much difference from your point of view.
Well done Jimmy maybe you should send pictures and a bill to Jayco
Be good if they took up ideas for improvement.
I need to look at our drains although it's only the sink.
Be good if they took up ideas for improvement.
I need to look at our drains although it's only the sink.
Love your work as always @achjimmy
The new rig looks great and some really well thought out mods already (especially the ones i contributed to like B & W number plate and moving the awning
Plumbing has always been a bit of an issue with Jayco's so good to see you are sorting it early.
Did you notice much change in fuel economy going from single axle to double? I think the 17 starcraft weights the same as the 16 expanda, so interested if there is much difference from your point of view.
Moto I think she is about 250kg heavier. I have added it up yet, just like I haven't done a report. But I got the feeling I got better consumption.