Caravan Questions
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 16:33
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Member - Oldbaz. NSW.
Gradually gathering stuff together for newly aquired van....decided on the Stone
Stomper stone guard & picked it up yesterday..I must say the service offered by
Christian was excellent...will post more on this gear later. Cranking down the legs seems a bit tedious. How does a cordless drill & suitably extended socket handle
this job ?. Simple job to make one, but thought I'd best ask first. Side Roller Awning
...any tricks with these things ?. I believe wind can be an issue. Any packing tips
would be welcome too. Aware of weight & balance issues, ball weight etc but bound
to be other useful info among the EO vanners. All input welcome & much appreciated.
cheers......oldbaz.
Reply By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 16:50
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 16:50
An 18v cordless drill will handle it easily.
I have used one for some time but have now gone back to the OLD handle because,
1. I need the exercise.
2. Do not need to carry drill and charger etc.
Roll out awning.... Always pull awning out from center if possible.
I put some stick on Velcro on pull cord and the other half onto awning to stop any flap when wound up.
Packing....
Do a shake down cruise and take everything you think you will need for an extended trip. Then as you use each item mark it with a tick using a felt pen then when you get
home if it does not have the tick of approval leave it out in future.
Lastly get yourself a small plastic tool box from a $2
shop and make yourself up a
first aid kit (or purchase one and add it into the box) and do not forget to add some cold and flu tablets.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 at 07:55
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 at 07:55
Thanks Dodg, good stuff, shakedown weekend is coming up in Feb. We are used to
camping with C/t, but van is a little different.
First Aid kit is always high on list.
cheers....oldbaz.
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