My Profile - Andrew Kilby (QLD)
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StateQueensland
Member Since13th Dec 2006
Vehicle2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, Exceed
Emailakilby1@bigpond.net.au
Websitewww.kilbytrip.bigblog.com.au
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 Caravan

It is a Roadstar, Dreamtime Cruiser, 18 feet long (yes caravans are still in feet and inches) off road with dual axels and 16 inch wheels. Inside we have all the usual features, four burner stove, 160ltr, gas, mains and 12 volt fridge, microwave and rangehood. We have 60ltrs of water underneath and three taps, one for filterd mains pressure, one for the tank and a further tap for mains pressure. There is a TV and DVD player which can be turned to view from either bed or lounge. The van in airconditioned with 2 only four seasons vents. We also have dual batteries and dual 9kg gass bottles which shoud give us enough energy for two weeks out of van parks. On the back is bike rack and two jerry can holders for either diesel or water. We will mostly use these for shower water for use when out of van parks. Most important is a Queen Size bed.

Car

The car is a 2006, NP Pajero Exceed with 3.2Ltr turbo diesel. The car is fitted with dual batteries, fridge and draw system which I built and fitted to the back. Up front we have a TJM Bull Bar with twin Hella Bitumen Burners for night vision. Inside we have a Fujitsu GPS Media Centre (fantastic unit) and a cargo barrier. For a towing hitch we have a Hayman Reese load levelling hitch. On the top is an all alloy Track Master Roof Rack fitter with 3 jerry cans for additional fuel if required and two cheap spot lights to give night vision at the rear.

Bikes

We have two bikes. One old faithfull, flipside about 110 years old, fitted with optional fishing rod holder and the second is a new ladies bike fitted with a special comfortable bum enlarging seat.

Other Inclusions

We are also taking a Cobb Oven to bake bread and cook roast meat. Fishing gear and rods covering beach, estury and river applications. In addition we are taking a laptop fitted with Telstra "I've been everywhere man" mobile access, so we can keep this blog up to date. The laptop will be stored in a safe permanently fitted to the van. Alos we are taking an inverter to recharge the camera, computer etc....

Fridge Slide and Draw System

Following a number of requests the following is a brief explanation of how I made the rear draw system.

The whole thing sits on a piece of 10mm ply which is covered by marine carpet and bolted directly to the floor via the baby seat boltholes, the rear is hel down by the rear door as the ply fits under the door when closed. I used a black widow slide and fitted some angle alluminium to each side to hold the frigde cover. The actual cover is made of a frame of alluminium with slide in plastic end corners. the top and sides are three ply all covered in marine carpet. It is very string and light. I regularly stand on it to access the roof. the draw is MDF and inside i have two plastic food preparation boards on slides in the top of th draw. The cox on the top of the draw is an old equipment case held down with clips so it is removable. This is hand when camping as you can remove th ewhole thing but good when on th emove because it stays put.

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