Glamping gadgets

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Also following from some conversations at the Vw Nationals, here are some links to some of my much enjoyed 'glamping gadgets'.  Anyone have other interesting gizmos to have a look at?

First, for Ken, the Bellman coffee machine (campsite cappuccino):
http://dibartoli.com.au/bellman-cx25-stainless-steel-stovetop/
and
http://dibartoli.com.au/bellman-cx25p-stainless-steel-stovetop-with-gauge/

Not the cheapest place to purchase, they also come up on ebay every other month, but gives you the idea.  I scored my first non-pressure version free on gumtree! Having had both highly recommend the extra cash for the pressure gauge version.  Jens originally put me onto them.  Bit of work to make a coffee though.


My portable fireplace, nowhere near as fancy as Peter's, and yes it's already 40% rust, but does the trick and packs well.  I don't put the base piece of metal in when using firewood.

http://www.bcf.com.au/Product/Festiva-Folding-Notebook-BBQ-Grill/375416


Finally the piece de la resistance, yet to arrive, and who knows if it has anywhere near enough guts to cool a van on a hot day, though my fingers are crossed, the 'zero breeze'

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1253665084/zero-breeze-the-worlds-coolest-portable-air-condit

I will post a review when (if?) it finally arrives and we have a warm day.


So, what syncro worthy glamping gadgets can you add to the list?

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That camp out was alot of fun.

We were well hidden but the cops found us - following the smoke signals we were clearing expressing into the atmosphere.

Shame Hart couldnt make it but still a good ol chat about lots of syncro things - especially the VC!

Cheers,

Skot

On 28/05/2017 9:11 PM, me@samarnold.org [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Also following from some conversations at the Vw Nationals, here are some links to some of my much enjoyed 'glamping gadgets'. Anyone have other interesting gizmos to have a look at?

First, for Ken, the Bellman coffee machine (campsite cappuccino):
http://dibartoli.com.au/bellman-cx25-stainless-steel-stovetop/
and
http://dibartoli.com.au/bellman-cx25p-stainless-steel-stovetop-with-gauge/

Not the cheapest place to purchase, they also come up on ebay every other month, but gives you the idea. I scored my first non-pressure version free on gumtree! Having had both highly recommend the extra cash for the pressure gauge version. Jens originally put me onto them. Bit of work to make a coffee though.


My portable fireplace, nowhere near as fancy as Peter's, and yes it's already 40% rust, but does the trick and packs well. I don't put the base piece of metal in when using firewood.

http://www.bcf.com.au/Product/Festiva-Folding-Notebook-BBQ-Grill/375416


Finally the piece de la resistance, yet to arrive, and who knows if it has anywhere near enough guts to cool a van on a hot day, though my fingers are crossed, the 'zero breeze'

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1253665084/zero-breeze-the-worlds-coolest-portable-air-condit
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I will post a review when (if?) it finally arrives and we have a warm day.


So, what syncro worthy glamping gadgets can you add to the list?


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Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting
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Great weekend everyone. A variety of vans and conversions including Sam’s Westfalia roof. Fascinating. And we certainly did the CV issue to death around the campfire. Putting in a solid shaft seemed to just scrape in as the preferred option for our vans.

At Wisemans Ferry camp I got a lot of interest in my hand crank starter. Proved it worked on Monday morning by getting Ken to turn over the motor and it roared to life on the first ¼ turn. No need for the battery!!!!

Peter from Port

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Disappointed I missed out on your hand crank starter demonstration Peter!  If you have a spare few minutes I would be interested in some photos of said device though I don't think it would work for me once I finally get my subaru engine. 

I'm also going to consider this hand crank device as an addition to the 'glamping gadgets' list as it would not be glamping if you cannot drive home.  Not to take away from awesomeness of your hand crank Peter though a side note you can get these mini mobile jump starters quite cheap now from china e.g. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Newly-20000mAh-Portable-Car-Jump-Starter-Pack-Booster-Charger-Battery-Power-Bank-/222397876503  Yet to determine if similar device would actually start a flat syncro.

Sounds like Wiseman's Ferry camp was fun also.

Cheers, Sam

PS I still vote VC
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Great to hang out with you over the weekend Sam.

Those jump starters are great.

Managed to start my diesel golf with one on a cold morning when both my Golf battery died and my 6cyl turning syncro battery couldn't do it.

They pack a punch when charged.

Cheers,

Skot

On 30/05/2017 12:57 PM, me@samarnold.org [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Disappointed I missed out on your hand crank starter demonstration Peter! If you have a spare few minutes I would be interested in some photos of said device though I don't think it would work for me once I finally get my subaru engine.

I'm also going to consider this hand crank device as an addition to the 'glamping gadgets' list as it would not be glamping if you cannot drive home. Not to take away from awesomeness of your hand crank Peter though a side note you can get these mini mobile jump starters quite cheap now from china e.g. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Newly-20000mAh-Portable-Car-Jump-Starter-Pack-Booster-Charger-Battery-Power-Bank-/222397876503 Yet to determine if similar device would actually start a flat syncro.

Sounds like Wiseman's Ferry camp was fun also.

Cheers, Sam

PS I still vote VC


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Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting
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Totally agree Peter.

It was an awesome weekend of syncro chatting.

How was the proper night 2 camp-out? Cold - night 1 certainly was - glad the syncro is so cosy!

Here is a quick few photos of the adventure.

Cheers,

Skot

On 30/05/2017 1:11 PM, Scott Pitcher wrote:



On 30/05/2017 12:08 PM, 'Peter Coe' peter@coeconsult.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Great weekend everyone. A variety of vans and conversions including Sam’s Westfalia roof. Fascinating. And we certainly did the CV issue to death around the campfire. Putting in a solid shaft seemed to just scrape in as the preferred option for our vans.

At Wisemans Ferry camp I got a lot of interest in my hand crank starter. Proved it worked on Monday morning by getting Ken to turn over the motor and it roared to life on the first ¼ turn. No need for the battery!!!!

Peter from Port


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Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting

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Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting
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Yes was much fun Skot, very helpful to check out your van, tips and conversion.  Would be keen for an early next year adventure, perhaps finally the cave to cave trip, would say sooner but first baby on the way.  Thanks for feedback on the jump starter, I hopefully won't have a need to test it for some time, but good to know it might do what it says despite coming from China.

Cheers, Sam
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Syncronuts,

 

We finally made it home to Redcliffe. Thank you Ken for organizing the camp spots.

 

Sam,

Thanks for all the information on the small-car clutch issue from the samba website - lots of reading to be done.

So, there is a problem with some of the installation. It will give me a better understanding when I next talk to AM Auto Services.

 

Scott,

On my way down to Sydney, gear change got progressively harder. In Coffs Harbour I couldn’t  change at all. In 2nd  gear all the way through till

I found – AWARD EUROPEAN – mechanic who helped me on the spot. He bleed the system and explained to me - not to push the clutch pedal

all the way and it worked. Paul gave me a piece of wood as a temporary stop under the pedal.

What is a master cylinder spacer – where  does it go?

 

On our way back through Coffs I went to AWARD EUROPEAN to adjust the hand brake and found out that the vacuum line wasn’t reinstalled

after the Subaru conversion. So, all in all, a few items still need to be sorted.

 

On our way back we also dropped  in on Gerald & Robyn - who owns a Syncro Caravelle with lots of extras, including a toolbox under the floor. Ken are you listening?

 

How can I check if the clutch is slipping?

 

Cheers,

Theo & Christine

 

 

 

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Hi Theo,

Thanks for travelling down and entering the show - its great to show folks these awesome vehicles face to face.

Anyway, regarding your clutch issues - Mao from Smallcar insisted that I install the spacer to the clutch master cylinder which restricts the clutch travel and prevents from pushing the clutch slave cylinder/ release bearing past its allowable run.

Anyway, I have attached a photo of the clutch kit from Smallcar which shows the small round black spacer in the photo next to the bell-housing. Its about 15mm long and the same diameter as the inner clutch master cylinder.


My mechanic installed it in about 10 minutes - just two bolts to remove it from the bracket - leave the fluid lines attached. - pull it out from the pedal cluster enough that you can see the rubber boot. Peel back the rubber boot and install the spacer in the cylinder by just placing it in there. Then reinstate the rubber boot and reinstall in the pedal cluster.

My mechanic used a battery powered rattle gun to do it and its just two 10mm bolts that hold it on.

If you dont have one of these spacers - get AM Autos to install one or buy one from Smallcar and do it yourself.
See the schematic below:
https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshufti.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fassexpl.jpg&t=1571752769&sig=ej9A2Wg7H_FCHMnchq1Jlg--~E

A slipping clutch will show by the engine revving without any real drive forward - basically it will have less notable power as the clutch slips.

Did they install a Stage 2 clutch? I have heard the Stage 1 Suby clutch is inadequate to handle the EJ251 SOHC power.

Best of luck.

Cheers,

Scott



On 31/05/2017 4:54 PM, Theo teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Syncronuts,

We finally made it home to Redcliffe. Thank you Ken for organizing the camp spots.

Sam,

Thanks for all the information on the small-car clutch issue from the samba website - lots of reading to be done.

So, there is a problem with some of the installation. It will give me a better understanding when I next talk to AM Auto Services.

Scott,

On my way down to Sydney, gear change got progressively harder. In Coffs Harbour I couldn’t change at all. In 2nd gear all the way through till

I found – AWARD EUROPEAN – mechanic who helped me on the spot. He bleed th e system and explained to me - not to push the clutch pedal

all the way and it worked. Paul gave me a piece of wood as a temporary stop under the pedal.

What is a master cylinder spacer – where does it go?

On our way back through Coffs I went to AWARD EUROPEAN to adjust the hand brake and found out that the vacuum line wasn’t reinstalled

after the Subaru conversion. So, all in all, a few items still need to be sorted.

On our way back we also dropped in on Gerald & Robyn - who owns a Syncro Caravelle with lots of extras, including a toolbox under the floor. Ken are you listening?

How can I check if the clutch is slipping?

;

Cheers,

Theo & Christine


--
Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting
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Hi Sam, Theo and ALL,


Thanks to all for joining in the free camp at The Nats and some later at Mills Creek. I got the feeling everyone enjoyed the opportunity and company .... all good. Not to forget Peter's great SA portable fireplace. Thank you.


So my 2 night freecamp turned into a 6 nighter, finally was getting low on tucker and water so arrived home late yesterday. All sunny days and crisp nights up in Dharug and Yengo National Parks. What's not to like??!!


Sam, that starter motor powerpack is a good idea, but still, yet another thing to carry and find somewhere to put it when not in use. My van doesn't need any more stuff to carry!!


The last time I got stuck at a campsite after several days of complete overcast skies and so the solar was not working, the starting battery was flat because I'd been using the wireless and cabin lights .... the camping battery was flat because the frig had drained it and I couldn't push start the van down a slope because there was no slope ... answer was ..... join the two batteries together and voila ... the combined residual started the van no problem. Needless to say I was a much relieved camper when it the starter kicked over!! So that is my preferred solution utilising the already existing components on board ... the two batteries.


Sam, loved the coffee machine you demo'd me at The Nats, but again in hindsight, it's a space problem for me ... the machine, the grinder, the drill to run the grinder, the battery charger to recharge the the drill, the coffee beans .... did i miss anything???!!! AAaaarrrrggghhh!!! Need to tow a trailer!! Think I'm stuck with instant coffee. Not happy but what's a space starved person to do??


Sam ... again, let me know when you have a trip organised, some how I think though you will be soon totally and permanently occupied with fatherly duties and sleepless nights at home! 


Theo, thanks for the heads up about the other tool box on Gerald's syncro van. I'd love to see it sometime and compare notes!!


Finally, all those interested in obtaining the sliding door buffer/bumper part I have raised here previously and I did a show N tell on at The Nats, could everyone please confirm here who you all are and then I will raise the matter with the local supplier who can then explain to me how best to proceed and then I'll report back the contact details.


Cheers.

Ken





From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of me@samarnold.org [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 May 2017 12:57 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: VW Nationals and Camping
 
 

Disappointed I missed out on your hand crank starter demonstration Peter!  If you have a spare few minutes I would be interested in some photos of said device though I don't think it would work for me once I finally get my subaru engine. 

I'm also going to consider this hand crank device as an addition to the 'glamping gadgets' list as it would not be glamping if you cannot drive home.  Not to take away from awesomeness of your hand crank Peter though a side note you can get these mini mobile jump starters quite cheap now from china e.g. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Newly-20000mAh-Portable-Car-Jump-Starter-Pack-Booster-Charger-Battery-Power-Bank-/222397876503  Yet to determine if similar device would actually start a flat syncro.

www.ebay.com.au
12V 82800mAh Portable Car Jump Starter Pack Booster Charger Battery &Power Bank. AU $79.88. Free Postage



Sounds like Wiseman's Ferry camp was fun also.

Cheers, Sam

PS I still vote VC

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Ken, thanks for organising the weekend at the Nats. It was good to catch up with everyone.

Put me down for one of those sliding-door bump stops.

I have just got the longer wheel studs to fit the second-hand 15X7 ROH mags and am considering what tyres to fit. I have been very happy with the Firestone Destination 205/75R15's but they are too skinny for the new rims. I want something with a similar rolling diameter and there are three choices with a load rating of 97 or better;

Toyo Open Country ATII 215/70R15 98A (683mm diameter)

Michelin Latitude Cross 215/70R15 98T

Yokohama Geolander AT/S 98S

Has anyone out there had any experience with these?

Cheers,

Roger
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Hi Ken, All,

Was great to see people at the Nationals.  Hope there might be interest to do the same again next year, we didn't get kicked out by the cops after all, it must be a designated camping area!  Maybe a trip before then also.  Thanks Ken for great organising, and well done turning a one nighter into a six nighter, very jealous.

So jump starters, like you Ken I could swap some wires to join the house and starter battery, and it would be a rare occasion that I would get both so flat that the van wouldn't start.  It's probably a few more screws in the way for me though I've done it before.  A sound argument that's it's another item that could save that little bit of weight and space to leave it at home. On the other hand, all the years I've owned traditional jump starters they have kick started other people's cars more often than my own!  Personally I might have some additional uses for this one as a laptop battery backup and portable 12v power source.

On the coffee, yep it's another chunk of space you need to make / find, though it's worth it!  I custom designed my cupboards so I can carry that bit of extra kit.  I don't need a trailer - yet!  If you spend the time you find things that stack and nest together.  I'm still chasing a good whistling kettle with a base less than 17cm in diameter.  The 10$ made in china version was lying when it said it whistles!  Sad to say I have thought this through though too much, if I get a trailer, it's so I can bring a hot-tub, a microwave and a dishwasher that isn't me!

Yep it will be some time before I get to plan a trip, though if someone else happens to plan one, who knows I might get the weekend off.

Cheers, Sam
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Hi Ken,

Please put me down for two buffers!

Richard

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Have been reading with interest this thread, sounds like it was a great get together.

On the jump starter, as I usually carry jumper leads, this will be smaller and lighter for me! I see there are some slightly larger ones up to 80,000mAH, as you mention, can then be emergency power for a number of things.

I only once tried hooking up the house battery and starter battery in my old bus, obviously did not think to much on the wire size and fried the cable! Was lucky as could have easily started a fire!! After that, I hooked up a small cable I could use to over-ride the charging solenoid and connect them safely.


Sam, I have finally come to the conclusion I need a trailer. After almost 20 years with Kombi's and prior almost 10 years camping in a beetle. For us it's not so much room, but time to setup camp. With three kids under 11 it's blown out to ~2.5hrs to setup camp, and ~3hrs to pack up again.

The trailer (old jayco dove) is still la work in progress, but the hope it we can get setup/pack up well under 1hr.

On the few times I have towed it so far it travels nicely. I do struggle on hills of course with the stock motor, but I just drive within the engine's comfort zone :)

The older trailers are relatively light, and hopefully getting the brakes setup up right on it should not be too taxing on the Syncro's brakes.

Richard

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Hi Sam,

“we didn't get kicked out by the cops after all” No they bailed me up on the way to the toilet – what we doing here? – my answer: Early line-up for the VW Nationals – ah ok.

Cheers,

Theo

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 6 June 2017 9:08 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: VW Nationals and Camping

 

 

Hi Ken, All,

Was great to see people at the Nationals.  Hope there might be interest to do the same again next year, we didn't get kicked out by the cops after all, it must be a designated camping area!  Maybe a trip before then also.  Thanks Ken for great organising, and well done turning a one nighter into a six nighter, very jealous.

So jump starters, like you Ken I could swap some wires to join the house and starter battery, and it would be a rare occasion that I would get both so flat that the van wouldn't start.  It's probably a few more screws in the way for me though I've done it before.  A sound argument that's it's another item that could save that little bit of weight and space to leave it at home. On the other hand, all the years I've owned traditional jump starters they have kick started other people's cars more often than my own!  Personally I might have some additional uses for this one as a laptop battery backup and portable 12v power source.

On the coffee, yep it's another chunk of space you need to make / find, though it's worth it!  I custom designed my cupboards so I can carry that bit of extra kit.  I don't need a trailer - yet!  If you spend the time you find things that stack and nest together.  I'm still chasing a good whistling kettle with a base less than 17cm in diameter.  The 10$ made in china version was lying when it said it whistles!  Sad to say I have thought this through though too much, if I get a trailer, it's so I can bring a hot-tub, a microwave and a dishwasher that isn't me!

Yep it will be some time before I get to plan a trip, though if someone else happens to plan one, who knows I might get the weekend off.

Cheers, Sam

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Richard,

Post up a piccy of your syncro with trailer set up.

I have seen those ABS plastic trailers used for the purpose of taking more and not clogging up the travelling space by a mate with a bay kombi - they are fairly pricey but light weight and very strong and wont rust - plus they have a lid to keep the weather out!

Cheers,

Skot

On 6/06/2017 11:22 AM, cathrich1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Have been reading with interest this thread, sounds like it was a great get together.

On the jump starter, as I usually carry jumper leads, this will be smaller and lighter for me! I see there are some slightly larger ones up to 80,000mAH, as you mention, can then be emergency power for a number of things.

I only once tried hooking up the house battery and starter battery in my old bus, obviously did not think to much on the wire size and fried the cable! Was lucky as could have easily started a fire!! After that, I hooked up a small cable I could use to over-ride the charging solenoid and connect them safely.


Sam, I have finally come to the conclusion I need a trailer. After almost 20 years with Kombi's and prior almost 10 years camping in a beetle. For us it's not so much room, but time to setup camp. With three kids under 11 it's blown out to ~2.5hrs to setup camp, and ~3hrs to pack up again.

The trailer (old jayco do ve) is still la work in progress, but the hope it we can get setup/pack up well under 1hr.

On the few times I have towed it so far it travels nicely. I do struggle on hills of course with the stock motor, but I just drive within the engine's comfort zone :)

The older trailers are relatively light, and hopefully getting the brakes setup up right on it should not be too taxing on the Syncro's brakes.

Richard


--
Best regards, Scott Pitcher SPB Consulting
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Yep Theo, that's right on the money.
Cheers.
Ken



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From: "Theo teows@melbpc.org.au [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Date: 06/06/2017 5:40 PM (GMT+10:00)
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: VW Nationals and Camping


 

Hi Sam,

“we didn't get kicked out by the cops after all” No they bailed me up on the way to the toilet – what we doing here? – my answer: Early line-up for the VW Nationals – ah ok.

Cheers,

Theo

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 6 June 2017 9:08 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: VW Nationals and Camping

 

 

Hi Ken, All,

Was great to see people at the Nationals.  Hope there might be interest to do the same again next year, we didn't get kicked out by the cops after all, it must be a designated camping area!  Maybe a trip before then also.  Thanks Ken for great organising, and well done turning a one nighter into a six nighter, very jealous.

So jump starters, like you Ken I could swap some wires to join the house and starter battery, and it would be a rare occasion that I would get both so flat that the van wouldn't start.  It's probably a few more screws in the way for me though I've done it before.  A sound argument that's it's another item that could save that little bit of weight and space to leave it at home. On the other hand, all the years I've owned traditional jump starters they have kick started other people's cars more often than my own!  Personally I might have some additional uses for this one as a laptop battery backup and portable 12v power source.

On the coffee, yep it's another chunk of space you need to make / find, though it's worth it!  I custom designed my cupboards so I can carry that bit of extra kit.  I don't need a trailer - yet!  If you spend the time you find things that stack and nest together.  I'm still chasing a good whistling kettle with a base less than 17cm in diameter.  The 10$ made in china version was lying when it said it whistles!  Sad to say I have thought this through though too much, if I get a trailer, it's so I can bring a hot-tub, a microwave and a dishwasher that isn't me!

Yep it will be some time before I get to plan a trip, though if someone else happens to plan one, who knows I might get the weekend off.

Cheers, Sam

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Not the best photo, but the only one I have. It's partially gutted at the moment, needed a few things to get through a road worthy but figured I'd got through it properly rather than a patch up job.

The Syncro's not big enough to sleep 5 (and I don't want a pop top), a tent for 5 with bedding, chairs, tables etc is getting time consuming to setup.

Yet to put this over a weight bridge but should be under 700kg, and hopefully under 1000kg once loaded up.

Tow's fine so far (well other than hills). It won't replace the tent for off road adventures though!

Richard

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OK its a camper.

Great idea - you can drive it to a campsite, set it up and then take off in the syncro.

I decided to just get one of the good quality instant up tents - fits in my van in 1 bag and goes up and down very quick.

The chairs, camp kitchen and stretchers plus loads of other crap takes time to set up but we managed to do it almost every night in our trip from NSW Central Coast to Adelaide and back via the great Ocean Road.

It gets faster every time.

My little daughter 9years old - sleeps in the pop top and my big daughter 13years old - sleeps in the tent and us in the rock-n-roll bed.

Works well for us.

See photo.

Cheers,

Skot

On 6/06/2017 10:02 PM, cathrich1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:

Not the best photo, but the only one I have. It's partially gutted at the moment, needed a few things to get through a road worthy but figured I'd got through it properly rather than a patch up job.

The Syncro's not big enough to sleep 5 (and I don't want a pop top), a tent for 5 with bedding, chairs, tables etc is getting time consuming to setup.

Yet to put this over a weight bridge but should be under 700kg, and hopefully under 1000kg once loaded up.

Tow's fine so far (well other than hills). It won't replace the tent for off road adventures though!

Richard

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Nice setup Scott. Looks to be the same or similar brand as our awning and tent (Rhino Rack).

We got the tent to reduce setup time and increase space so we can leave the kids seats attached in the van at all times and don’t have to fully unload the boot to sleep. This leaves the pop-top and the tent to sleep in (4 of us are almost always in the tent). The tent is extremely fast to put up but it does attach to the awning meaning we can’t easily use the van when camping. This has been ok for us especially as we always have bikes with us.

Setup and packup aways take time but we also have it down to a fine art now. There have been some calls to get a bigger vehicle or a camper trailer but I have managed to persuade otherwise for the time being.

Sounds like a good NSW Nationals campout. Probably something to replicate in Victoria in the near future?

Attached pic of our camp setup in March when heading Byron way.


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On 6 June 2017 at 10:20:36 pm, Scott Pitcher spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] (syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com) wrote:

 

OK its a camper.

Great idea - you can drive it to a campsite, set it up and then take off in the syncro.

I decided to just get one of the good quality instant up tents - fits in my van in 1 bag and goes up and down very quick.

The chairs, camp kitchen and stretchers plus loads of other crap takes time to set up but we managed to do it almost every night in our trip from NSW Central Coast to Adelaide and back via the great Ocean Road.

It gets faster every time.

My little daughter 9years old - sleeps in the pop top and my big daughter 13years old  - sleeps in the tent and us in the rock-n-roll bed.

Works well for us.

See photo.

Cheers,

Skot

On 6/06/2017 10:02 PM, cathrich1@yahoo.com.au [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
 

Not the best photo, but the only one I have. It's partially gutted at the moment, needed a few things to get through a road worthy but figured I'd got through it properly rather than a patch up job.

The Syncro's not big enough to sleep 5 (and I don't want a pop top), a tent for 5 with bedding, chairs, tables etc is getting time consuming to setup.

Yet to put this over a weight bridge but should be under 700kg, and hopefully under 1000kg once loaded up.

Tow's fine so far (well other than hills). It won't replace the tent for off road adventures though!

Richard

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