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Post by humpyboy on Sept 5, 2014 18:21:40 GMT 10
Sorry for thewait peoples, this one is from a retired mate who is currently travelling, lucky bugger.
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Post by humpyboy on Aug 31, 2014 16:40:09 GMT 10
Only a stab in the dark but is it in Sale?
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Post by humpyboy on Aug 29, 2014 17:07:07 GMT 10
i think cobbers van should be the first one.... brenten I agree, Driftwood would have to be the first, after all it has been used everywhere else in the world so why not here.
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Post by humpyboy on Aug 29, 2014 12:42:31 GMT 10
Nah! looks more like the Shovel at Morong.
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Post by humpyboy on Aug 22, 2014 17:05:12 GMT 10
Thanks for the update JBJ, can't wait to see her in all her glory.
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Post by humpyboy on Aug 20, 2014 14:27:28 GMT 10
I have been looking at the situation which is that a more senior forum member who is using prehistoric technology (dial-up or G3 mobile) complained about a few issues in a PM yesterday: 1- They use dialup/G3 Mobile and appear to have only a small Internet account, complaining about large number of photos posted in one go. If this a problem, don't read K Fishers threads
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 27, 2014 18:23:04 GMT 10
Here's a scan of a "Letter to the Editor" from the Caravan World magazine, March 1985: Whilst having another read through this thread I came across this post by Al, if you read through the last paragraph below the "letterbox" logo, there the writer mentions the chains stop jack-knifing, so yet another use for them, when you think about it it makes sense, could you image the strife you would be in if you had to stop in a big hurry and another thing Cobber, you ask if the hendy dolly would act the same if you lifted it's wheels clear of the ground, looking at the picture in a previous post I would say "yes they would" as the ball for the caravan is still set forward of the axle, strange that no mention of these features are noted in the Patent. Cheers Derk.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 26, 2014 15:09:39 GMT 10
Just had another read through this thread and noticed some missing info, when I picked up my set the seller told me that the two smaller chains you can see in my picture ( attached to axle) can be used to raise the dolly wheels off the ground by using the load leveler brackets by doing this you are then able to reverse the van as if it were attached to the car, will have to give it a try one day. Theory CONFIRMED ! just came back from outside where I backed up to the van and fitted it up with the dolly, pulled the wheels of the ground and drove forward to get it all in a nice straight line then backed her up to where it was originally parked, did all the usual things when backing a van and the whole thing behaved as if the dolly wasn't even there, what I think it is that causes it to behave like that is the fact that the second towball for the van is set forward of the axle, when you lift the wheels off the ground you are taking away that second pivot point if that makes sense? by using the chains you not only lift the wheels but make it so that the you take away the ability for them to swivel hence one connection only between car and van.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 25, 2014 20:41:42 GMT 10
I'm fairly sure if you go to the big green shed ( not marks )you will find what your after.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 25, 2014 20:40:29 GMT 10
Chev51 if not in a hurry, he is sure to go your way one day.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 25, 2014 17:51:03 GMT 10
Just had another read through this thread and noticed some missing info, when I picked up my set the seller told me that the two smaller chains you can see in my picture ( attached to axle) can be used to raise the dolly wheels off the ground by using the load leveler brackets by doing this you are then able to reverse the van as if it were attached to the car, will have to give it a try one day.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 25, 2014 17:46:26 GMT 10
Where are you located Doug? Cheers Brian Just up the road from me sorry couldn't help myself, Victoria- West Gippsland
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 24, 2014 12:51:09 GMT 10
The forum has certainly come a long way, thanks to all who have made it happen and thanks admin for the piece of cake.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 21, 2014 20:03:28 GMT 10
Might help if people knew where they were
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 21, 2014 20:02:13 GMT 10
Received mine today, Lillian, once again top job.
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 20, 2014 10:27:19 GMT 10
One hell of a retrieval story there, as for brand I have no idea cos I don't know enough about them but my initial thought when I saw the pic was Baravan simply because of the ally profile, wasn't this used on them?
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Post by humpyboy on Jul 4, 2014 20:41:28 GMT 10
Nice little van you have found, one day might find one like it myself.
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 27, 2014 20:41:13 GMT 10
Mmm Cobber it's been like it for a while now sure hope they can sought it before they land another man on the moon WHAT!!!!!! They put a man on the MOON???
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 22, 2014 21:42:38 GMT 10
You can actually hire a little Carapark 10/9's with side lift-up awning from the racecourse operators in Coffs Harbour! I noticed that last year when I was stranded there for a week! At the racecourse or Coffs Harbour Ray?
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 19, 2014 12:40:41 GMT 10
Yes very much worth keeping, and if you don't want I'm sure I can give it a home
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 18, 2014 19:33:51 GMT 10
Say what!!! a Turbo or 2.He doesnt need encouragement!!!! I think you misunderstood Daggsey Boots, he wasn't suggesting, he was giving permission Ha Ha Ha.
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 16, 2014 22:05:12 GMT 10
All yours 2up, should of guessed you would get it
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 16, 2014 21:15:32 GMT 10
Okay, I'm finally here, see who gets this one.
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 15, 2014 19:34:01 GMT 10
I believe this is the front of akeepsake's place and the reason for his new shed, and no it's not me parked out front but somebody else with good taste.
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Post by humpyboy on Jun 13, 2014 16:07:40 GMT 10
Hi Lilian, make mine a Mexican one please.
I've noted your request for a Mexican Tour version Humpyboy - Don Ricardo
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