More bits of info ...... please
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 22:14
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perthburts
Our GU is slowly being geared up for our trek from
Perth, across the
Great Central Road to Alice up to
Kununurra, over the top (NT & Nth Qld) down through central NSW, SA and back to
Perth. We will be towing a 6-berth van.
After lots of input from this
forum, we now have a 2" lift (we went Dobinsons springs, Dobinsons big-
bore shocks Dobinsons steering damper+ Firestone Air-bags) and a full length alloy roof rack.
We are now after some info on;
1. Second back-up battery/power pack (Can't fit reserve battery under bonnet - it's a TI 4800 - and we have 4 kids, so can't go in the back)....... does any body have one on the Roof-Rack?
2. Snatch straps - have heard of people using some from rigging shops
3. Portable compressors - so many to chose from - Help!!
4. Jerrys for fuel and
water - Metal or plastic
5. Spares
wheels - How many do people take?
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 22:26
Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 22:26
In regards to your request for a back-up battery/power pack solution and your comment that as you have 4 kids, it can't go in the back. Why not???
A portable battery pack such as the Thumper from Homeof12volt can go anywhere you choose, in complete safety and will charge on the go from the vehicle alternator. It's an AGM battery pack which releases nothing to the outside environment.
www.homeof12volt.com
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Follow Up By: perthburts - Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 22:30
Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 22:30
Cheers for that. Will look at the site.
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Reply By: Wayne's 60 - Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 23:40
Wednesday, Sep 05, 2007 at 23:40
Hi perthburts,
1. Carry a cranking battery in the caravan, secured and a 15 amp charger for when you're running your generator ( to power the van)
2. If you're travelling by yourself, two winch extension straps - 4000 KG, and a rated drag chain.
3. Blue Tongue or Big Red, cheap and nasty ones may let you down ;-) when you don't need it.
4. You don't indicate Petrol or Diesel engine?? When travelling through outback communities, your fuel needs to be secure and IMO ... LOCKED! Multiple plastic containers for
water ( No indication of
water capacity in van?)
5. If same wheel/tyre on vehicle and van, two on rims, one carcass and tyre repair equipment.
May be over-kill in some respects..... but you are travelling with children on board.
Hope this helps somewhat.
Have a great trip.
Regards,
Wayne.
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Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Thursday, Sep 06, 2007 at 08:06
Thursday, Sep 06, 2007 at 08:06
perthburts
I have a fully sealed deep cycle battery in the back.!MPG:54!
not a good photo battery is behind bottle jack on left HS
Cheers Dave...
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Reply By: Mainey (WA) - Sunday, Sep 09, 2007 at 13:11
Sunday, Sep 09, 2007 at 13:11
1. Second "back-up" battery ?
Ummm, to back up what ??
Do you want a spare "Cranking" battery ???
Use a large AGM Deep Cycle battery.
It can be used as either a Cranking battery (as
mine is) to start the vehicle or to effortlessly run all the accessories.
It can be placed ANYWHERE you want it, in the van as a
seat or behind a bed, behind the kids in the vehicle, on it's side or it's end etc.
4. Use METAL fuel containers for fuel and Plastic for
water.
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