17' Series Blueys 2014 1756-2 outback

[bigcol]

that is good news
pity they did something as stupid as those mattresses,
why they couldn't just raise the level of the tunnel, and have a 50/50 split mattress to start with..........

or was/is that beyond comprehension...............

 

[mfexpanda]

they gave me a grey annex floor haven't opened it yet can swap it misses likes grey I like green I think grey will get filthy mmmmm green or grey both will get dirty ?????????

We got grey as well

 

[Colsar]

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hi all here's a pic of my first real mod my new drainage system I had the fittings at beaufort to show an easier way sort of had the idea but after talking too Colin and sue aka ideas are us we came up with this its great just slip on fittings and screw up rest stays one piece and screw on hose of corse much better mf expanda and smergen

Don't know about "ideas man" but always looking for an easy/overkill way as some call it.
Lov the pic glad it worked for you.

 

[Colsar]

hey colin forgot to ask got the channel for the table at work its 55mm wide ???? any good

Not sure I used 50mm, but you could tape it in position and shut the lid to check it fits, remember to keep it up from the bottom so the bed end can be dropped without it hitting the bac of van. Mines 65 mm up from bottom hinge.

 

[mfexpanda]

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hi all here's a pic of my first real mod my new drainage system I had the fittings at beaufort to show an easier way sort of had the idea but after talking too Colin and sue aka ideas are us we came up with this its great just slip on fittings and screw up rest stays one piece and screw on hose of corse much better mf expanda and smergen

Great job @Bluey I'm going to do the same

 

[cruza driver]

So I'm guessing it drains away quick enough from the sink and doesn't back flow into the shower?

 

[Smergen]

So I'm guessing it drains away quick enough from the sink and doesn't back flow into the shower?

Which is exactly what happened when I pulled the plug on the first load of dishes I did in the van on the weekend. Might need to get underneath and have a look to see if I can mirror @Bluey 's mods.

 

[cruza driver]

I'm pretty sure that's why the twin manifold is so long before it goes into the single outlet to prevent this happening. It stops it tracking back up the shower outlet before it can drain away.

 

[Colsar]

mmmmmm good point don't think it did but will check tomoz can easily make them longer I have a black hose that fits the fittings just didn't like pushing on the pvc maybe a bit of refining

See how you go bluey, easy fix. Sink flows quick I reckon cause the shower drains acting like a breather.
Can still have ur quick connect screw on fittings, but just with extended manifold.

 

[mfexpanda]

I'm pretty sure that's why the twin manifold is so long before it goes into the single outlet to prevent this happening. It stops it tracking back up the shower outlet before it can drain away.

I had a look at the manifold that came with the van and it's got a lot of restrictions at the bends so I'm doing the same as @Bluey should work better

 

[mfexpanda]

g'day mfexpanda question bro where did u get ur super long gas hose from and the key to the water not running up the shower is a bigger hose coming off the pvc I changed mine to inside diameter of 32mm and is doing the job but refining this weekend more pics to come the water must get away fast bunnings had a black screw adapter to size it up heaps stay tuned

Bluey I got the hose from @Ligedy who is a member here and I have done like you with the pvc plus our hose is 32mm
So hopefully no problems .
Maybe I should connect the hose and turn on the tap and shower and see what happens ?

 

[dagree]

"From the Bed End Catch Post!!!!!!!"

stay tuned @dagree for my latest mod tomoz think you'll like it

hoto: :ranger: op2:

Looking for a "tapping foot" emoticon while I wait

 

[Soaring]

have u taken kids away I think bt50 has more room than the ford in back seat ??????????

Nope same cab and seat frames/ foam. Just different covers.
Just about to do three months in the Ranger with my three kids. That will be the real test!

 

[mfexpanda]

well I did it thought it would work and its done !!!!! fitted a cot to the van , my young fella was sleeping in a porta cot in the bed end which has side zips to get him in and out , but as he gets bigger this was no longer going to work , so a cot it is and also somewhere to trap him if needed , im very pleased with it and love the swing door , as we need the top bunk for storage an up and down gate was no good to get him in and out , its solid and should survive his punishment , still got access to draws and heaps of storage underneath no table in the way , u can see to in one of the pics where we put our camp chairs when traveling and the clear hooks we use the one near the stove we hang a tea towel on but it will also keep gate back when not quite level most important wife is happy Giddy up

Well done @Bluey looks great I'd paint the 2bottom boards

 

[dagree]

Good thinking on that one @Bluey and an easy mod to remove as he gets older :encouragement:

 

[Bluey]

Good thinking on that one @Bluey and an easy mod to remove as he gets older :encouragement:

yes just un screw un bolt never know it was there

 

[17triton]

Well done mate:encouragement:!!!

 

[Soaring]

Great mod @Bluey.
If Jayco HQ were on the ball, they would be on this forum everyday, getting ideas for their new models. Real life additions from real owners. Can't get better product research that that.
Maybe they are on here...........Hey mr Jayco,?how about a reverse cycle a/c that works in the cold!!!!

 

[bigcol]

in my best Jayco Development voice............

"tell him he's dreamin'.................."

 

[Smirke]

in my best Jayco Development voice............

"tell him he's dreamin'.................."

Oi, That's my line @bigcol ! Ha ha ha