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Information: LED Internal Lights 2009
Experimental Fluoro Lighy Alternative
Over the table, I installed a 96LED square Ceiling light (BIAS Boating Cat. No. 7281 $149 draws only 630mA, 9 watts...super bright and has a blue night light feature.
Over the bed, I used a 21LED round cabin light, ( Whitworths Cat. 49381 $39.95), the same light as I used in the bathroom. Over the sink and rear bench I used the 30LED swivel strip lights (BIAS Cat 7271 $59.90)....have since seen them in the Whitworths catalogue for $39.90 Cat 49500N).
The two bed-head reading lights are 9LED (Whitworths Cat 49354 $29.95) and they have a switch on the base, which means you can't accidently switch the light on with your elbow halfway through the night. For the awning, I replaced the bulb with bayonet mast head LED globe, and put a reflector behind it, directing more light towards the ground.
I've found the pricing is all over the place at the moment, so you should shop around and bargain.
I had to make bases for the strip lights and the square table light to install them without cutting holes in the ceiling.
Rob.
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On Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 14:49
Member Willie posted
about Postie Bike on my draw bar - possible ? - have any of you done this ?
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I was thinking of buying a Honda CT110 AG postie bike and putting a transort rack on the draw bar. The bike weighs 93 kg and the rack would be heavy too.
What problems, if any, will this cause ? Is this a very bad idea ?
I would like to use the bike for bush transport when gold detecting.
Thanks,
Willie.
PS. I have taken thejerry can holders off the draw bar, as I never use them. | The grey gnomad.
A strolling gnome gathers no moss.
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Reply 1 of 6 posted 23 Feb 2010 at 16:28
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Member Gone Bush replied to the question
maybe dust all over the bike Willie?
Otherwise it weighs the same as about 5 gerry cans.
 | Stephen
20" BT with full width rear ensuite.
Born 14th October 2009.
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FollowUp 1 of 1 posted 23 Feb 2010 at 20:45
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Member Willie posted this followup
Hi Stephen with the full width ensuite,
How are you doing back home again ? Boss keeping you busy with the chores ?
Dust ? I would get a cover made for it like they put on outboards stored there. No problem.
Thanks,
Willie | The grey gnomad.
A strolling gnome gathers no moss.
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Reply 2 of 6 posted 23 Feb 2010 at 17:26
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Member Uncle Dodgy replied to the question
Willie
You may have to remove the BT stone guard altogether.
To move it forward enough otherwise may cause the guard corner to impact the vehicle on a tight turn.
Possible alternative to the stone guard, fit mudguard width extenders and an across the rear stone flap to the tug, to reduce stone damage to the front of the palace.
Cheers
John
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Takin' the long way home - Towing a Bushtracker
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FollowUp 1 of 1 posted 23 Feb 2010 at 20:55
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Member Willie posted this followup
G'day John,
Your right, I will have to fit a new design. I had not thought it through that far. I have a "picture in my mind" of a new design that will work.
I had a full width mud flap I had made for the 100 made out of conveyor belt rubber from a mine. It located on the Haymon Reese. It used to actually kick stones up when you were travelling in deep ruts on dirt.
I was actually more worried about the weight of the bike and it's frame and how it might affect the van under tow etc.
Thanks,
Willie
| The grey gnomad.
A strolling gnome gathers no moss.
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Reply 3 of 6 posted 24 Feb 2010 at 06:06
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Member JohnS replied to the question
If you go to Bushtracker Caravans website in the owners area if you search under say motorcycle. You will see photos of how it can be done. Obviously an extended draw bar is part of the requirement. I have been researching it as am interested in being able to carry the iron horse.
John
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FollowUp 1 of 1 posted 24 Feb 2010 at 15:21
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Member Willie posted this followup
Thanks a lot John. I will go and have a look.
Willie. | The grey gnomad.
A strolling gnome gathers no moss.
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Reply 4 of 6 posted 19 Mar 2010 at 12:33
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Member Curly replied to the question
Hi Willie,
I`ve sent you one reply but don`t think you received it. I`ll try a different way. We carry a 100cc bike on the front of our rig,and havn`t had any problems. Firstly you have to have the extended drawbar,if you want to retain the stone guard. I took the jerry can holders off,and then made up a carry cradle out of alluminium,this keeps the weight at a minimum.Our bike weighs 92kg,and travels well. We fit a cover over the bike whilst travelling,which also keeps preying eyes at bay. Moving the stone guard forward hasn`t created any problems,there`s plenty of room.
Good luck,
Curly.
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FollowUp 1 of 1 posted 19 Mar 2010 at 16:37
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Member Willie posted this followup
G'day Curley,
I had not been to this site for a while and apparently you do not get an email when a message has been received, only when a post has been made.
I am not sure if I have an extended drawer bar or std. I bought it second hand and the drawer bar was not mentioned.
I just measured it how far it sticks out from the van - 6'2" (188cm). Would this be extended or standard ?
I want to get a postie bike for gold detecting in WA.
Thanks for your help.
Willie.
| The grey gnomad.
A strolling gnome gathers no moss.
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Reply 5 of 6 posted 20 Mar 2010 at 09:51
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Member Curly replied to the question
Willie,
You measured your drawbar at 6` 2",I measured mine at 6`6",it depends where each of us measured from. I would say you have the extended drawbar,as from the factory they are 500mm longer and a larger profile section of 150mm. Regardless you have plenty of room. I chose 6" x 2 1/2" (150mm x 70mm) aluminium channel, upsweeping the front where the front wheel rests against. I bought a lightweight motor bike ramp,which was on special at the time,to load the bike onto the a-frame. It works well with no problems. hope this has helped. It took me a while to come up with what I`ve done,as weight is the deciding factor when thinking of add ons.
Cheers,
Curly.
note: Lugs have to welded to a-frame to bolt rack to,as you can`t weld alloy to steel. Also use at least half inch bolts with nylex nuts,this stops the nuts coming loose.
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FollowUp 1 of 1 posted 25 Mar 2010 at 09:00
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Member Willie posted this followup
Thanks Curly. Sorry for the delay in answering you, but I have been fossicking at Hill End on a shakedown cruise before my big WA trip in April. Lucky I did it too, as I have found a few problems that need to be fixed before the trip.
The bike will not be going on the A frame until after the trip now, but I am going ahead with it when I get back. Would it be possible for you to email me some pictures of your rack and how you secure the bike to it ? If so my email address is jigalongjigalong@gmail.com
Thanks a lot for your help,
Willie. | The grey gnomad.
A strolling gnome gathers no moss.
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Reply 6 of 6 posted 05 Apr 2010 at 09:29
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Member Curly replied to the question
Hi Willie,
I`ve tried emailing you but I don`t think it went through. At present the bike rack is off the van as we`ve got it on the market. I`ll enclose my email address:
macland@aapt.net.au
Regards,
Curly.
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