Fresh air and hot water

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:04
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The mate needs roof top air vents for the tub on his Nissan. We could only find cheap plastic stuff and nothing with a rotating vane. Any suggests where he could find a robust unit in Victoria?

We also had a look at a 240v ECO instant hot water system. Quite a small gadget measuring 230 x190 x 75mm. Has anyone installed one of these, and if so, what are your thoughts on the product?

They can only be used in a caravan park because the current rating is 3.4KW 13.9 AMPS.

PS Not interested in the Coleman etc.

Regards

Kim
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Reply By: Rockape - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:10

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:10
Kim,
try whitworths marine for the vent, they should have marine ones.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:13

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:13
Kim,
try this. For more information contact RV Hot Water on 1300 88 10 99, or visit www.rvhotwater.com

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Follow Up By: Kim and Damn Dog - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:34

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:34
Thanks. never thought of that.

Regards

Kim
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Follow Up By: mowing - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:50

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 19:50
Hi Kim, Was it you that had a mate that was looking at the ex telstra Nissans?
If so, how did he get on?

Regards

Mark
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Follow Up By: Kim and Damn Dog - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 20:14

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 20:14
Gidday Mark

Yes it was. He’s just waiting for an answer from the bank, and should be able to pick it up early next week. I found out who the servicing agent was in Horsham, and it appears the unit is in good mechanical condition.

I think Doug’s going to get a diesel mechanic to check it out before putting the cash down.

The tub has a surprising number of features, and wouldn’t be cheap to set up.

Regards

Kim
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Reply By: Flywest - Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 22:16

Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 at 22:16
Kim,

I bought a pair of those rotating waterproof roof wind vane vents for the canopy on the back of the 4wd truck.

They are white plastic but you can paint them to match the vehicle color if your so inclined (I wasn't, and installed them white out of the box).

While I say they are plastic they have a sealed steel ball bearing race in them that allows them to spin at great rpms seemingly effortlessly!

It never ceases to amaze me how they will be spinning on days when i can barely detect a breeze of any kind on my face.

What I can say is they spin furiously fast when the vehicle goes along and suck out an awfull lot of air.

In all respects they have been great so far for a couple years now.

They would want to be good - I forget exactly what they cost me but my friendly local ARB guy down in Mandurah sourced them for me - at some$ 265 or somesuch each! (My memory 2 years back for specifics isn't THAT good but I remember nearly having a heart attack at the cost).

They keep water out really well.

The ONLY downside that i have been able to detect is that if anything they suck too well.

because they work so well - it appears that the vacuum created inside the canopy is so strong that inordinate amounts of dust get sucked in side the rear canopy as a result thru the tailgate which isn't sealed.

It's like a willy willy went thru the inside of the rear canopy after even a short distantance on a dusty gravel road.

I used to cart (occasionally still do) 6 x 60 liter metal fuel drums with spare unleaded fuel for the boat inside the rear canopy and wanted REALLY GOOD air exchange when it was left sitting parked in the sun for days at a time in the Pilbara to vent ANY errant fuel vapors.

It performed that task well and the truck never blew up, so I guess they did their job.

The ARB guys can source them from their canopy manufacturers, I forget the exact brand, but "Raider" springs to mind, but don't quote me.

They do look good spinning like crazy when your doing highway speed!

The bearings seem to hold up well and haven't missed a beat.

Good luck with whatever you end up using.

Cheers
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