Our 14:44-3 Mod's

[coled1970]

Ok been busy carrying out mod's to our van, so here goes the list,

Second Bed latch



Bed End Fly's for better weather protection



Carpet installed for better insulation



Drains converted to single outlet for heaps better drainage. Still working on the hand basin drain issue though, drains now flow very quickly.



New LED lights fitted above sink, table, and side bench.




2x 80 watt solar panels



Shower head bracket on roof to save holding while having shower, Soap dispenser



Stereo installation and switches re-arranged, external speakers 140w GME, and internal speakers



Washed, Buffed, Polished, New Mags & Tyres



LED light strip fitted to wardrobe with micro switch for lighting to see better in wardrobe. Pic's to come,

Water tank fill pipes re-positioned for neatness and better flow, pic's to come.

 

[Big Gee]

Nice mods coled, you've been busy.

 

[Stone Stomper]

Great mods Colin, I like the shower head on the roof great idea.

Christian

 

[Brad]

Nice.....Very nice indeed.

 

[brookes2622]

Awesome. I like the shower holder too. Me to Missus "I just had a great idea....." :whistle:

 

[relgate]

Yep great idea to put the shower head in the ceiling. That may well be my first mod!

 

[Burnsy]

Well done mate, great improvements!

 

[cruza driver]

Looks great, what size rims and tyres did you go for are they 16''s?

 

[Cootay]

Hi coled, great mods. Is it a jayco latch, how much and any hassles fitting? Also the bed ends, where from and $$. Thanks in advance, picked up our 2009 14-44-2 a couple of weeks ago, mods start next week

 

[chartrock]

Great lod of mods, Coled. Food for thought.

 

[coled1970]

Hi coled, great mods. Is it a jayco latch, how much and any hassles fitting? Also the bed ends, where from and $$. Thanks in advance, picked up our 2009 14-44-2 a couple of weeks ago, mods start next week

Hi Cootay,

Yes the latch is from Jayco, approx $80. There was no hassles fitting just measured where the original one was and transfered the measurements to the other side.
Bed ends are from Holiday annexes aka Valley Canvas at Buchanan, $530 and fitted them myself. extra for fitting.

With the latch you could look at Bias boating they have on that looks the same you would just have to buy the retaining bracket on the side from Jayco or make one. I found these after i had purchased mine. here's the link http://www.biasboating.com.au/product_p/3621.htm

Enjoy the van i know we are. Off to lightening Ridge for a few days in 2 weeks for a couple of days R & R.

Cheers hope this helped.

 

[coled1970]

Looks great, what size rims and tyres did you go for are they 16''s?

Hey Cruza, they are the 16" rims off the current model with 245/70/16 BF Goodrich AT's.

Cheers.

 

[coled1970]

Thanks all for the replies,

The shower mod was done as i found it a pain to shower with the shower head in your hand and wash yourself, ok it's really to stop the other half from taking sooo long in the shower washing her hair. Well thats her excuse for taking so long anyway.

Thanks again.

 

[cruza driver]

Hey Cruza, they are the 16" rims off the current model with 245/70/16 BF Goodrich AT's.

Cheers.

Thanks mate.

Have you travelled with the shower head remounted?
If so,
How did it go, did it stay secure or are you fastening it in the holder whilst travelling?

 

[coled1970]

Thanks mate.

Have you travelled with the shower head remounted?
If so,
How did it go, did it stay secure or are you fastening it in the holder whilst travelling?

Hey Cruza,

I used threaded inserts in the roof to screw the bracket too which should hold a lot better than just screwing it in with self tappers as the are held in with 2 part epoxy. (there was metal in my roof but for the screws to hold too, i had inserts so i decided to used them), but just to be safe i still travel with it in it original holder. Haven't had a chance to use it yet as when we went away a couple of weeks ago the metal fitting that screws to the shower head itself broke from corrosion and the head was on the floor when we arrived. Got new hose from BigW which fitted and is alot more solid. Will test in couple of weeks when in Lightning Ridge.

Cheers

 

[Pace]

gr8 mods, transcript from actual conversation to follow:

me:hey hun, had a great idea for the shower in the van for you.
swmbo:and what is it this time and how will it cost me.
me: should get another one of those holder thingy's for the shower head and screw to the roof so it's easier to wash your beautiful hair
swmbo:i'll bet you got that idea from all those van addicts forum site your on, what do think i came down in the last shower.
me:no hun, though i could if you supply the funds to actually see come down from a shower if mod installed!
swmbo:that was really good comeback babe, do it.

ahhh, the jovial banter between a man a woman, gotta love it.cheers