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[Antman]

Has anyone heard anything about those nose cone lids and if they do work for better fuel economy? Would be interesting to know.

 

[Burnsy]

Has anyone heard anything about those nose cone lids and if they do work for better fuel economy? Would be interesting to know.

I read an article a while ago in a caravan mag about "daisy" (the vans name) I think, where they did the test before and after. The results was a much better fuel economy and a much more stable van to tow.....hardly any tail wag as against before!

 

[Pace]

Burnsy see post 4 and 8 of this thread http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/barwon-heads-caravan-park.3180/#post-41848 could be similiar info. Cheers Pace.

 

[Burnsy]

Here's the one i was talking about, "Candy" the vans name (i knew it was something soft) a fully restored 27 year old Millard. The tug used for the test was a Falcon, result a 2.3L/100 fuel saving but the biggest surprise was the increase in stability. I took a few pics from the mag. By the way, i looked into the sizes of the Nose Cones a couple of years ago and there's one that would fit the front Expanda lid perfectly!

 

[Antman]

Thanks Burnsy . It would be interesting to know about a physically higher vehicle which might already be pushing quite a deal of that air around the outside. I feel some research coming on.

 

[hamish22]

Here's the one i was talking about, "Candy" the vans name (i knew it was something soft) a fully restored 27 year old Millard. The tug used for the test was a Falcon, result a 2.3L/100 fuel saving but the biggest surprise was the increase in stability. I took a few pics from the mag. By the way, i looked into the sizes of the Nose Cones a couple of years ago and there's one that would fit the front Expanda lid perfectly!

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That's nuts!

Maybe they should just make the Expanda lid like that!

 

[Soaring]

That's nuts!

Maybe they should just make the Expanda lid like that!

it would certainly provide more space for canvas bend covers to fold up.

 

[Jaffagre]

Found this on eBay, which is a simple solution to get a bike rack installed on the rear bumper of an Expanda.

If you want a bike rack, but don't want to replace the rear bar with a custom job, it may be your answer for $150 delivered?

 

[Brad]

Looks interesting... Does that bar extend to underneath the frame?

 

[Jaffagre]

Sorry,

forgot the link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rear-bik..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item4174e9c039&_uhb=1, and a few more pics

yes, as you can see by pics, it does extend under van and is bolted to the next cross member.

 

[Burnsy]

I can't see how that would do much at all to beef the original bar up. I wouldn't be putting bikes on those round bars....just too thin imo!

 

[Dean81]

Anyone know where I can get those coiled spring looking hose for the front of the caravan?.

 

[Xpandafan]

Anyone know where I can get those coiled spring looking hose for the front of the caravan?.

Assume you mean water hose. Bunnings have the Pope brand. You can get the more expensive Slinky (brass fittings, holder, etc.) online (just search "slinky water hose" or something similar).

 

[Dean81]

Assume you mean water hose. Bunnings have the Pope brand. You can get the more expensive Slinky (brass fittings, holder, etc.) online (just search "slinky water hose" or something similar).

Thanks. I'll google It.

 

[macca]

Found this on eBay, which is a simple solution to get a bike rack installed on the rear bumper of an Expanda.

If you want a bike rack, but don't want to replace the rear bar with a custom job, it may be your answer for $150 delivered?

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Saw it this morning as well. It looks ok for the price.

 

[Pace]

Now that l have the airbags in the Pathy, l no longer need these. Anyone interested, either go through ebay or PM me.

Thanks Pace.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HAYMEN-R...Accessories&hash=item2c714b3984#ht_198wt_1170

 

[chartrock]

Now that l have the airbags in the Pathy, l no longer need these. Anyone interested, either go through ebay or PM me.

Thanks Pace.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HAYMEN-R...Accessories&hash=item2c714b3984#ht_198wt_1170

G'day @Pace do you know the ball load capacity of these levellers?

 

[Pace]

@chartrock 80 - 145kg. Sorry for delay reply. Cheers Pace.

 

[chartrock]

Thanks for that @Pace it's too light for mine. :noidea:

 

[Four_Happy_Campers]

Hey everyone

I have a 16.49.3HL. I prefer to sleep down the back of the caravan ... I needed somewhere to put my glasses, torch, magazine/book etc. The Jayco Camper-Trailers/Camping HANDY BEDSIDE POCKET is perfect ... it can be hung from the hockey bar or attached with removable hooks (Perma Clips from Bunnings) on the outside of the ensuite wall ... I leave it up all the time, even when the beds are folded up! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jayco-Ca..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item4175a73c0b&_uhb=1

This is another beauty made by the same lady ... perfect for Jayco camper trailers or expandas ... made to fit exactly to your requirements ...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jayco-AV..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item4175a72ff5&_uhb=1