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ID:137880 - Drum Hub assembly failure

JohnS — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:58:00 GMT

We were just leaving Perlubie Beach west of Streaky Bay and when turning right, not sharply by the way and at a low speed the back L/H wheel went rolling down the road with the drum attached to it minus the hub. I rang Simplicity Suspension immediately and spoke with Richard who said it is very uncommon. I ordered a complete Drum assembly including backing plate and shoes. Now we had to get the arm up off the ground and get to somewhere. Lucky for us we were able to contact a bushtracker member close by Lloyd and Heather and Philip and Ann. Lloyd turned what I thought would be a difficult job into a piece of cake with his bush ingenuity. A big thanks for your help. Also a big thanks to the people living near were it happened who offered their front yard for us and the van while the parts came. TNT had them to us on normal freight from Melbourne to Streaky in a day and a half. Also a thankyou to Richard from Simplicity as all I had to do was put the gear on as he had grease packed the new bearing and adjusted the shoes to the drum unit. As to why it happened all we can put it down to is we had a blowout on that wheel 2 years ago at about 100kph. That possibly started the weld fracture. We had also 12 months ago had 4140 axle assemblies installed so we thought we were safe.
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ID:137869 - Awning upgrade

Robert L — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:44:00 GMT

After talking to BT about replacing my 2010 AT Coolabah awning BT recomeneded A&E Dometic Electric awning.
Interested in feedback re. necessity of anti-flap kit and if I can in the future add sunscreen walls or complete enclosure to the electric model?
Thanks.
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ID:137860 - TPM BATTERIES

Freewheelers — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:39:00 GMT

Hi all
we need to buy a pack of batteries to fit our tyre pressure monitor (cr1632)
when u google them there dozens of suppliers to choose from & with variations in price
so just wondering if others have taken on the challenge and can recommend good / bad suppliers & or batteries
cheers
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ID:137840 - Replacement Blinds for Seitz 4 Windows

Bushmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:34:00 GMT

The silver backing on each of our two Seitz 4 blinds (1450mm x 550mm) is lifting. For $114.95 each I can buy a replacement blind from CaravansPlus, but they are unable to get a delivery date from Dometic. I have changed the flyscreens in all the van windows over to midgee screens previously, and thought I would take the easy way out and just buy replacement blinds. Wrong! Any recommendation for a supplier/retailer who sells the blind fabric with silver backing would be appreciated.

Cheers
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ID:137828 - Jokon rear high brake light.

Steve & Marie — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 20:43:00 GMT

Hi fellow B/T Owners.
Just thought someone could shed a bit of light on a small problem i have.
Our rear stop light has become faulty it is the one above the rear window in between the rear clearance lights.Our van is a 20 ft 2012 model the brake light is a sealed Jokon brake light approximately 295 mm long and 25mm wide.
I have taken out the cover plugs and the 2 mounting screws but have a few problems.
1st one is removing the brake light and 2nd is when i do remove it where can i buy a replacement.I am unable to find anywhere in Australia i can buy them.
Any help would be great.Thank you in advance.
Regards Steve.
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ID:137827 - Blind springs

Chris & Tracy — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:01:00 GMT

Has anyone replaced the blind springs in the windows and if so where did you get them from
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ID:137825 - Re Composting Toilet

Oldfella — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 04:37:00 GMT

Hello Michelle, we like you have a centre ensuite in our 2009 19ft Bushtracker & our Vacuflush toilet still works ok, although it does take a bit of nursing at times, you need to be a bit gentle with the flush mechanism & parts are difficult to get. Because of the centre ensuite design the Vacuflush was the only solution when we built 10 years ago, or so we where told, so we will be watching with great interest your next report on your system & any pit falls.(excuse the pun)
Cheers
Graham.
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ID:137814 - Wee Jasper Track

Laarby — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:42:00 GMT

Hi All,
Has any of you travelled the road/track with a 20’ van/US truck, from Yass to Tumut?
By the looks of it on the maps there are numerous sharp bends in the dirt track bits.
We coming from Canberra going to Victoria. Any advice on camping spots along this road is much appreciated.

Cheers,
Marinus
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ID:137813 - Dogs In Vans

Turist — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 22:29:00 GMT

Maybe not a good idea to lock Bluey in the van.
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ID:137782 - BOG CARAVAN AND TOW VEHICLE INSURANCE INFORMATION

MuzzaJ — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 04:18:00 GMT

This Thread is in relation to:-

Van Insurance - BOG approaching Insurance Coy on behalf of Members.

Thread 137365 submitted by "Grumpy Wazza" on Friday, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:36.

The following information has been provided by the BOG Committee using all due care and attention. Neither the BOG Committee or the three members who have contributed maintain to be an authority on these matters. The BOG Committee thanks the three members for their time and effort in supplying the information.

The BOG Committee will not be progressing its research into this matter any further because of the individual and complex nature of insurance.

To provide further basis for research and comparison, the BOG Committee suggests that members may wish to follow the link below.

https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/car-insurance/?gclid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO68T5vOk2Xl9njSfZFnRuWx6ulY5nmA0kIc-N4JcP9P4836VzZHHBWRoCYJwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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The BOG Committee hopes that the membership finds the insurance information provided of some assistance.

Kind regards

Murray J Woolnough
President
Bushtracker Owners Group Inc.

MuzzaJ 461
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