Shakedown trip hasn't been confirmed as yet @Grano n play but Dwellingup has been discussed along with a few other places. Ledge is already on the list of "To go to" places. Two couples from work go there quite often so will be making a date with them in the near future.
Dagree's (David & Greer) 2014 17.56.2OB
- Thread starter dagree
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Nice job David. Looks unreal. I'm down to 2 weeks wait now until pick up!!! All the best mate.
For those that have been waiting for the inside pics... Here they are!!!
Rear Bed & Bunks/Small Dinette
Kitchen & Toilet/Shower
Front Bed, Fridge, Main Dinette & Kitchen
The Drinks Cooler
Small Dinette/Bunks
TV Cabinet
Main Dinette/Laptop Table
Rear Bed & Bunks/Small Dinette
Kitchen & Toilet/Shower
Front Bed, Fridge, Main Dinette & Kitchen
The Drinks Cooler
Small Dinette/Bunks
TV Cabinet
Main Dinette/Laptop Table
Missed your question previously @davemc ... All I can say it was done very slowly and it was a case of stop and get out to double check for myself!!! Not quite as tight as it looks in the pics Thank God!
Wasn't going to do any mods until after the shakedown trip next weekend but got a bit bored today so made a start with some ideas "borrowed" from others on here
Aluminium angle and tie down straps behind rear bed hard lid..
Table, steps and floor mats stored... No more need to transport inside the van
Aluminium angle and tie down straps behind front bed hard lid..
Table and stools stored... No more need to transport inside the van
Made sure at least one of the screws went through aluminium for that extra bit of strength!
Tea towel racks fitted..... Used a couple of left over drawer handles that I had sitting in the shed.
Wardrobe shelves fitted.... Don't need the hanging space for shorts, t-shirts and singlets
Getting the Australiawide Annex fitted this week (Got it ordered just in time before the Caravan & Camping Show)
No doubt there will be more mods thought of once we get away and use the van.
Have a few future mods planned but will be done over a period of a couple/few months due to work and planned landscaping and paving of the front yard.
1) Ali box on drawer bar for weber Q, gas bottles and anything else we can fit in it.
2) Relocate the spare to the rear bumper.
3) Space allowing.... Wire mesh on existing spare wheel holder (Under the planned ali box if enough room) to strap hoses etc.
4) Use the van in between work, landscaping, mods and brick paving :thumb:
Hopefully the weekend after the shakedown trip is raining :rain:.... Good excuse to put a hold on brick paving and get the new suspension fitted on the Prado!
Aluminium angle and tie down straps behind rear bed hard lid..
Table, steps and floor mats stored... No more need to transport inside the van
Aluminium angle and tie down straps behind front bed hard lid..
Table and stools stored... No more need to transport inside the van
Made sure at least one of the screws went through aluminium for that extra bit of strength!
Tea towel racks fitted..... Used a couple of left over drawer handles that I had sitting in the shed.
Wardrobe shelves fitted.... Don't need the hanging space for shorts, t-shirts and singlets
Getting the Australiawide Annex fitted this week (Got it ordered just in time before the Caravan & Camping Show)
No doubt there will be more mods thought of once we get away and use the van.
Have a few future mods planned but will be done over a period of a couple/few months due to work and planned landscaping and paving of the front yard.
1) Ali box on drawer bar for weber Q, gas bottles and anything else we can fit in it.
2) Relocate the spare to the rear bumper.
3) Space allowing.... Wire mesh on existing spare wheel holder (Under the planned ali box if enough room) to strap hoses etc.
4) Use the van in between work, landscaping, mods and brick paving :thumb:
Hopefully the weekend after the shakedown trip is raining :rain:.... Good excuse to put a hold on brick paving and get the new suspension fitted on the Prado!
Looking into local box manufactures this week David.
I'll let you know what I find. May have to be custom as I haven't found anything 'off the shelf' as yet.
http://ezpower.com.au/products.php?product=Aluminium-tool-box-#2055
$300 postage to Perth a bit rich....
I'll let you know what I find. May have to be custom as I haven't found anything 'off the shelf' as yet.
http://ezpower.com.au/products.php?product=Aluminium-tool-box-#2055
$300 postage to Perth a bit rich....
Thanks @17triton , @relgate and @BUSH PALACE . As I said they were only done as I was bored .
Info would be great @Darren Bundy ... Haven't looked around yet but will be after the trip this weekend. There's a place on the corner of Amelia St and Wanneroo Rd, Balcatta that do them. Will call in next time I'm over that way to see the oldie's. Let you know what they've got if you don't get there before I do. That one in the link looks good for the purchase price but as you said the freight is a bit steep.
If I don't find anything I might have a word with a couple of fabrication places we use at work.
@paulie484 everything is available from Bunning's. The straps are just everyday 4 metre x 25mm tie-down straps with cam-buckles. The tie-down points are in the same area. I used 25 x 20mm aluminium angle for the supports (Screwed the 20mm side to the bed).
.Info would be great @Darren Bundy ... Haven't looked around yet but will be after the trip this weekend. There's a place on the corner of Amelia St and Wanneroo Rd, Balcatta that do them. Will call in next time I'm over that way to see the oldie's. Let you know what they've got if you don't get there before I do. That one in the link looks good for the purchase price but as you said the freight is a bit steep
.If I don't find anything I might have a word with a couple of fabrication places we use at work.
@paulie484 everything is available from Bunning's. The straps are just everyday 4 metre x 25mm tie-down straps with cam-buckles. The tie-down points are in the same area. I used 25 x 20mm aluminium angle for the supports (Screwed the 20mm side to the bed).
Hi dagree, we just got the australia wide annex the other week and had a shake down run setting it up at home, so we don't look like total idiots on first set up in 2 weeks. Easy, no problems, all set up in 40 minutes on first go, should be able to cut at least another 10 min of that after a few set ups. Best thing I ever (copied) done was use storage space behind lids for tables. Top job. BarneyWasn't going to do any mods until after the shakedown trip next weekend but got a bit bored today so made a start with some ideas "borrowed" from others on here
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Aluminium angle and tie down straps behind rear bed hard lid..
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Table, steps and floor mats stored... No more need to transport inside the van
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Aluminium angle and tie down straps behind front bed hard lid..
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Table and stools stored... No more need to transport inside the van
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Made sure at least one of the screws went through aluminium for that extra bit of strength!
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Tea towel racks fitted..... Used a couple of left over drawer handles that I had sitting in the shed.
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Wardrobe shelves fitted.... Don't need the hanging space for shorts, t-shirts and singlets
Getting the Australiawide Annex fitted this week (Got it ordered just in time before the Caravan & Camping Show)
No doubt there will be more mods thought of once we get away and use the van.
Have a few future mods planned but will be done over a period of a couple/few months due to work and planned landscaping and paving of the front yard.
1) Ali box on drawer bar for weber Q, gas bottles and anything else we can fit in it.
2) Relocate the spare to the rear bumper.
3) Space allowing.... Wire mesh on existing spare wheel holder (Under the planned ali box if enough room) to strap hoses etc.
4) Use the van in between work, landscaping, mods and brick paving :thumb:
Hopefully the weekend after the shakedown trip is raining :rain:.... Good excuse to put a hold on brick paving and get the new suspension fitted on the Prado!
@barney120 will be doing 2 -3 tries with the annex at home before going away. They look easier to put together compared to the old vinyl one on last van. I like the idea that they come with smaller sections so should be easier to do as well.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David
Cheers Dave, trip to Bunnings it is...just love that place, !! will have to be quick sharp as leavn for exmouth week Friday