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We had air bags on our old rodeo and now on our Colorado and I agree woulden't be without them when towing
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We had air bags on our old rodeo and now on our Colorado and I agree woulden't be without them when towing
Maybe jump on the Pajero Forum and look under the Challenger Sub Forum and see if anyone can help you there with a WDH, just a thought.
Decided it was time to update my thread 
We plan to spend the weekend doing some mods to the van in preparation for our next trip over the Melb cup wk/end.
Here's what we have so far... I've made some matching tie-backs for some of the curtains... put up some hooks... made cushion covers for the dinette seats... fitted some magazine/book holders... attached a washing line to the awning... bought an external table that attaches to the side of the van (to be fitted this wk/end)... also bought some yoga/camping mats which will line the inside of our bed area and protect it from the damp... we also have a shadecloth screen that came out of the CT, going to see if that will attach to the end of the awning as a privacy screen. If it doesn't we will buy one as we still don't have an annexe yet.
Photos to come
We plan to spend the weekend doing some mods to the van in preparation for our next trip over the Melb cup wk/end.
Here's what we have so far... I've made some matching tie-backs for some of the curtains... put up some hooks... made cushion covers for the dinette seats... fitted some magazine/book holders... attached a washing line to the awning... bought an external table that attaches to the side of the van (to be fitted this wk/end)... also bought some yoga/camping mats which will line the inside of our bed area and protect it from the damp... we also have a shadecloth screen that came out of the CT, going to see if that will attach to the end of the awning as a privacy screen. If it doesn't we will buy one as we still don't have an annexe yet.
Photos to come
Thanks Bigman for the quote from TJM Bundy for the airbags. Did you get a chance to shop around, or did you just go to TJM?
Cheers
Deano
Cheers
Deano
Good one Helen,
I will check them out too, when the time comes around. Did your caravan dealer install your electric brakes or did you go to the auto-electricians. Also how much is that little episode around? Tekonsha brand or HR?
Cheers
Deano
I will check them out too, when the time comes around. Did your caravan dealer install your electric brakes or did you go to the auto-electricians. Also how much is that little episode around? Tekonsha brand or HR?
Cheers
Deano
No time to shop around because I got shafted by another store that didn't order them in for me. TJM got them overnight for me Friday for fitting Saturday morning. Fantastic service!
We bought ours from the Airbagman in Brisbane. $825. Pete installed them himself with no dramas.
$800!!!....
Mine cost me around the $250 mark 3.5 years ago, and I still see them on Ebay for not much more these days.
(Or are you guys fitting them to leaf sprung vehicles?)
Mine cost me around the $250 mark 3.5 years ago, and I still see them on Ebay for not much more these days.
(Or are you guys fitting them to leaf sprung vehicles?)
Actually, I just got corrected by hubby because I gave the wrong price before :sorry:. Apparently our airbags cost $500 for supply and fit and we have coil springs
We got our braking system done through an auto electrician, it was approx $300 for supply and fit. The brand is Tekonsha Prodigy model 901875.
Photos of some of the modifications we have done (click on photos to enlarge);
Tie-backs for the curtains.
Seat covers, made from towels with a waterproof backing underneath.
Magazine holders in the kids bunks and hooks for their DVD players. Tie backs also on these curtains.
Outdoor table (which was purchased from the recent camping show).
Outdoor table.
Tie-backs for the curtains.
Seat covers, made from towels with a waterproof backing underneath.
Magazine holders in the kids bunks and hooks for their DVD players. Tie backs also on these curtains.
Outdoor table (which was purchased from the recent camping show).
Outdoor table.
I like your tie backs there Helen. Our son constantly moves ours whilst eating. Did you source the same material as curtains or just do a match up?
Can I also ask how much the table was?
Can I also ask how much the table was?
I made the tie backs from the curtains for the bunks. They were too long so I cut some excess material from each end, that way I got a perfect match
The table is called a Life Style table, ours is 502mm x 943mm and it cost just over $300 (we got a show discount). The RRP is $325.
Here's a link, but lots of places sell them including eBay - http://nomadicsolutions.com.au/lifestyletable-catalogue
We found cheaper ones around but hubby wanted one that attached to the side of the van as some of them required a hole to be cut, so be careful of that.
The table is called a Life Style table, ours is 502mm x 943mm and it cost just over $300 (we got a show discount). The RRP is $325.
Here's a link, but lots of places sell them including eBay - http://nomadicsolutions.com.au/lifestyletable-catalogue
We found cheaper ones around but hubby wanted one that attached to the side of the van as some of them required a hole to be cut, so be careful of that.
Hi Helen, all looks fantastic, may we ask where you got the magazine holders from, they look great and must be very worthwhile.
I really like that table. So that one doesn't require cutting into te side of the van?
How does it attach, just with screws?
Cheers,
Matty
How does it attach, just with screws?
Cheers,
Matty
We bought them at the recent Melb Leisurefest show from Award RV and they have a website; http://www.awardrv.com.au
It's actually attached with pop rivets that come supplied (so you just need a gun). It only took about 10-15 mins to fit
award RV also sell a lot through ebay. Having bought at both shop and online from them, they usually work out about the same or slightly better on line once postage is added in
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAGAZINE...iking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27bf7af8ee
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAGAZINE...iking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27bf7af8ee
Just came back from a long weekend stay in Ballarat at the Goldfilelds Big4. It was a nice park but the sites were quite small.
Last time that we went away (to Bellarine) the weather was very wet and we had the issue of a wet canvas and bedding. So we bought some 1cm thick foam matting and cut it to make interior walls inside our bed area. We had some rain again this weekend and the foam worked a treat, it also kept out the cold and noise too. Here's a pic;
Last time that we went away (to Bellarine) the weather was very wet and we had the issue of a wet canvas and bedding. So we bought some 1cm thick foam matting and cut it to make interior walls inside our bed area. We had some rain again this weekend and the foam worked a treat, it also kept out the cold and noise too. Here's a pic;
We also used anti flappers on the awning this time and 1 of the awning clips (that came from ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280760380513#ht_753wt_1177 ) with a guy rope attached. Kept the awning nice and firm when the wind picked up a bit, you could see the awning on the van behind us flapping about a whole lot more than ours. We also have a privacy screen for the awning but didn't have the room to put that up this time.
Off to Inverloch in another 4 weeks' time so hopefully the sites will be bigger and we can set it all up better.
Off to Inverloch in another 4 weeks' time so hopefully the sites will be bigger and we can set it all up better.
Hi Helen some great ideas you have. I thought you may like to know you can buy the decals for you van from Jayco and cut out to place across your outdoor table. We are going to do the same and asked Jayco and they said you just buy the decals for you van, Too easy. Jenny