|
|
Post by Old Techo on Jun 13, 2020 17:25:38 GMT 10
I have 2 Titanium vans temporarily stored by the maker at our place (because we have acres).
They are ex factory and not quite finished.
I was given keys so had a squiz. When I lifted the double bed I was quite surprised at the amount of tech stuff.
It is also all active as the LEDS indicate.
There is a 2000 watt invertor on the extreme right and I wondered why it is not much closer to the battery...
I assume there is a Lithium in the white box as the black cable diameter is bigger than my garden hose...
|
|
|
|
Post by stoney on Jun 13, 2020 19:18:34 GMT 10
The level of electronics in new vans is astonishing. A lot of these are items people install aftermarket.
I know you said these vans are not complete. I would like to see some sort of barrier to protect the electronics and air flow. My better half would store pillows or blankets in there.
|
|
|
|
Post by Old Techo on Jun 13, 2020 19:32:11 GMT 10
I fully agree Sid.
Under the bed is the usual place to store bedding.
I did observe a vent on one side and a fan on the other so presumably it is designed for the necessary good air flow and the last place to store a whole bunch of large soft things.
There is also the added heat from the Webasto.
Perhaps a mesh restrictive barrier? I don't think signage alone would work.
|
|
|
|
Post by stoney on Jun 13, 2020 19:39:12 GMT 10
I sign and constant harping from me would not work in my van. My heater is under the bed. I had to make a cover to protect it and the ducting
|
|
|
|
Post by GerryP on Jun 13, 2020 19:49:53 GMT 10
Ditto... had to box the heater in to keep it from being buried.
|
|
|
|
Post by Frank and Brenda on Jun 14, 2020 9:08:18 GMT 10
X3 all protected by a box I contacted the maker and they said as long at the intake is kept clear, it can be completely boxed in The box allows plenty of air to get to the intake I'd been having lots of problems with my gas heater but it turns out my inlet/outlet for the combustion chamber was wrongly placed and didn't get enough air flow All is good now Note to anyone contemplating getting a gas heater Do not park the back of your van (or which ever side the inlet is on) too close to a fence or obstacle that will restrict air flow Oh another note Cheap Diesel heaters do a better cheaper job, so don't get gas  |
|
|
|
Post by Old Techo on Jun 14, 2020 10:28:35 GMT 10
It is amazing the difference when I compare our now 16 year old Roadstar with a modern off-roader.
In 2004 I paid $39k for our Roadstar. I don't dare ask how much these Titaniums cost 
These vans are 3.5 tonners with independent suspension and bloody big wheels. The body is all aluminium rather than wood.
With their considerable road clearance they seem to my eye to have a high centre of gravity and not suited to Bathurst.
One is going to Tassie and the other to WA. I am technically interested in the latter as it has all the tech gear under the bed. This manufacturer uses tech gear that addresses the issue of a functional safety switch when running on invertor mains power. I need to find out more 
 |
|
|
|
Post by stoney on Jun 14, 2020 11:23:35 GMT 10
I love bells and whistles and all the gadgetry in the new vans. But in my honest opinion we are getting away from what we originally wanted. Your old Roadstar would suit our purpose. These heavy vans need bigger tugs. The Extra running cost puts them above the average grey nomad.
I used to have a 23ft Roadstar family bunk van. About the same vintage as yours. Many parks didn’t have site for the larger vans.
|
|
jdog
Seasoned veteran
Posts: 344
Location: NW Tasmania
Tow/Motorhome: Landcruiser 200 series
|
Post by jdog on Jun 14, 2020 11:33:08 GMT 10
I'd been having lots of problems with my gas heater but it turns out my inlet/outlet for the combustion chamber was wrongly placed and didn't get enough air flow All is good now Note to anyone contemplating getting a gas heater Do not park the back of your van (or which ever side the inlet is on) too close to a fence or obstacle that will restrict air flow Cheap Diesel heaters do a better cheaper job, so don't get gas G'day Frank I found the same with the mounting of the inlet/outlet on our van - Ours is on the back of the van and anything mounted (boat trailer) or carried (ground mat roll) on the rear bar obstructs the airflow = error mode. My experience is that I'm more than happy with the performance of the heater and would say its certainly equivalent if not better than the diesel. Sorry OT - went OT  You have peaked my interest OT and Keen to hear the outcome of your investigation ( This manufacturer uses tech gear that addresses the issue of a functional safety switch when running on invertor mains power. I need to find out more)cheers Jdog |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2020 12:27:44 GMT 10
I love bells and whistles and all the gadgetry in the new vans. But in my honest opinion we are getting away from what we originally wanted. Your old Roadstar would suit our purpose. These heavy vans need bigger tugs. The Extra running cost puts them above the average grey nomad. I used to have a 23ft Roadstar family bunk van. About the same vintage as yours. Many parks didn’t have site for the larger vans. What's a park?........asking for a friend. |
|
|
|
Post by Old Techo on Jun 14, 2020 13:17:19 GMT 10
|
|
jdog
Seasoned veteran
Posts: 344
Location: NW Tasmania
Tow/Motorhome: Landcruiser 200 series
|
Post by jdog on Jun 14, 2020 15:08:46 GMT 10
I'll take my questions to an inverter thread I started some time ago OT
cheers
Jdog
|
|
|
|
Post by Old Techo on Oct 13, 2020 15:26:18 GMT 10
Today for the first time I had a look under one of these vans.
I was interested to see the nature of the water tanks.
Is this style of tank with a dropped sump at this end familiar to anyone?
This van has 3 tanks forward of the axles and 2 more aft. They all look identical...
  |
|
|
|
Post by GerryP on Oct 13, 2020 16:58:26 GMT 10
Those taps, especially the plastic ones, look far too vulnerable for my liking. With 5 tanks (maybe one is a grey water storage?) it's obviously set up for free camping, which to me is synonymous with at least some off the blacktop touring where stone damage is quite likely.
|
|
|
|
Post by Old Techo on Oct 13, 2020 17:10:31 GMT 10
Gerry,
I thought the same about the taps risk. However these are very well designed and built vans so I figure that aspect has been considered/tested.
Yes, this is a serious self-contained off-roader. See earlier pics. I climbed onto the front box (holds the BBQ) and counted 6 solar panels on the roof.
I also measured the van height and length. From spare tyres on the rear to the coupling is a tad over 30 feet long.
I looked up the specs and those water tanks hold 95 litres each.
|
|
