The Gray's - 16'49'1 Outback Expanda
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Congratulations, for me personally I prefer the cafe layout as it offers more floorspace and you dont have to climb over the couch to get into bed. The downside is less seating though I guess.
Well the inevitable has begun - The fun part - Customisiing, modding etc 
Nothing revolutionary at this stage but we are getting the important things out of the way first.
First Up - Take out the Space waster Box they put round the SETEC Unit - This made way for my two 120AH Batteries to sit nicely near the center of the van.
Before
During
After
Soon to be done in this same space will be removal of the SETEC Unit to make way for my XANTREX 40A AC Charger and BCDC1240 or CTEK D250 and CTEK SmartPASS Can't decide.
Another Critical Mod for this weekend - Nice set of Shelves for the larger cupboard - Got these from the Storage World Store up the road - $250 #$%#$% Not cheap, but perfect fit and very good quality.
Before
After 4 Deep and 2 shallow - One with a fine mesh so the Mrs can use it for her little trinkets, got a few points for that one (made up for when I told her ow much they cost
Nothing revolutionary at this stage but we are getting the important things out of the way first.
First Up - Take out the Space waster Box they put round the SETEC Unit - This made way for my two 120AH Batteries to sit nicely near the center of the van.
Before
During
After
Soon to be done in this same space will be removal of the SETEC Unit to make way for my XANTREX 40A AC Charger and BCDC1240 or CTEK D250 and CTEK SmartPASS Can't decide.
Another Critical Mod for this weekend - Nice set of Shelves for the larger cupboard - Got these from the Storage World Store up the road - $250 #$%#$% Not cheap, but perfect fit and very good quality.
Before
After 4 Deep and 2 shallow - One with a fine mesh so the Mrs can use it for her little trinkets, got a few points for that one
(made up for when I told her ow much they cost Next Up - Move all the Floor Level Switches - (Water Pump, Battery Master Switch and Water Heater) Floor Level ????? Why they put them there as apposed to the area below the aircon\above the sink is besides me - Just Dumb in fact... Don't they realise that kids love nothing more than to flick them either way every time they pass by...
Anyway - Should get that done soon
Anyway - Should get that done soon
OK, Couple more little bits done.
Moved Water Pump and Water Heater Switch (for when on gas) - I also did a little re-wire on this so that it will only go on if the water Pump is on.
Also wired up Andersons to the Draw Bar - Two with two runs of 8B&S Wire - One wired to the Fridge and one wired to the BCDC140 DCDC Charger. This then plugs into two andersons on the back of the Prado wired with 6B&S wire, the one for the Fridge go's to the Dual Battery and the one for the BCDC Charger go's to the Main Battery (Alternator).
Water Pump and Heater Switch moved.
This shows where they have been moved from - Floor Level where the kids can reach ???? Holes are covered by plugs from Clarks rubber, the one I bought for the large hole is to big so need to take it back for a smaller one.
And then the Draw Bar Anderson's Just a matter of Drilling a hole near the one for the Trailer Plug Loom and then fitting a nice snug Rubber Grommet for the Loom to go through
Moved Water Pump and Water Heater Switch (for when on gas) - I also did a little re-wire on this so that it will only go on if the water Pump is on.
Also wired up Andersons to the Draw Bar - Two with two runs of 8B&S Wire - One wired to the Fridge and one wired to the BCDC140 DCDC Charger. This then plugs into two andersons on the back of the Prado wired with 6B&S wire, the one for the Fridge go's to the Dual Battery and the one for the BCDC Charger go's to the Main Battery (Alternator).
Water Pump and Heater Switch moved.
This shows where they have been moved from - Floor Level where the kids can reach ???? Holes are covered by plugs from Clarks rubber, the one I bought for the large hole is to big so need to take it back for a smaller one.
And then the Draw Bar Anderson's Just a matter of Drilling a hole near the one for the Trailer Plug Loom and then fitting a nice snug Rubber Grommet for the Loom to go through
Time for a new thread title :typing:
Nice mods, are you installing gas heating, like on your old camper?
Are you going to move the battery switch or move it to under the couch out of the way?
Nice mods, are you installing gas heating, like on your old camper?
Are you going to move the battery switch or move it to under the couch out of the way?
Hi Burnsy - Ya, Nice Caps, they came with the batteries - Ritar Brand and the Fuse is a "Mega Fuse"
Cheers
Hi Cruzer, Heater will defo. go in same as before - Gas option E2400 - Just a matter of saving a little dosh up Probably get it in end'ish of summer.
Battery switch move is next on the List, just haven't fully decided where to or what sort of switch
How do I change the Title?
Probably get it in end'ish of summer.Battery switch move is next on the List, just haven't fully decided where to or what sort of switch
How do I change the Title?
Hi Cruzer, Heater will defo. go in same as before - Gas option E2400 - Just a matter of saving a little dosh up
Battery switch move is next on the List, just haven't fully decided where to or what sort of switch
How do I change the Title?
Go into edit post then click on ''Go Advanced" and it can be done there.
I thought you might go for the heater option would be handy this time of the year.
Nothing like the 1st trip and water views a bit like the Wye River Big 4.
Is it busy down there?
I notice in you bed shot with the river, the canvas looks a bit saggy or is it just the angle of the shot :noidea: Have you tried to adjust the centre pole to make it a bit more taught?
Is it busy down there?
I notice in you bed shot with the river, the canvas looks a bit saggy or is it just the angle of the shot :noidea: Have you tried to adjust the centre pole to make it a bit more taught?
Sure is wet but that doesn't bother us, left the little one with the in laws (never do it, so we really just chilling to the max)
Not to busy actualy so quite nice.
Just looked at the bed support poles, and yes, they could do with one more click out - cheers.
Not to busy actualy so quite nice.
Just looked at the bed support poles, and yes, they could do with one more click out - cheers.
zerosecta - great job on the mods, particularly the battery and moving the switches up to the panel by the sink.
Nice to know where to get the hole in-fills. Another option could be to also look at making a rectangular hole where the existing holes were and putting in another air vent owing to the extra electrical gear under the seat.
Ro
Nice to know where to get the hole in-fills. Another option could be to also look at making a rectangular hole where the existing holes were and putting in another air vent owing to the extra electrical gear under the seat.
Ro