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How long did U wait 4 yr Van? |
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Barb 
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Joined: 30 July 2010 Location: Victoria Point Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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 Topic: How long did U wait 4 yr Van?Posted: 19 August 2010 at 11:07pm |
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So good to hear that you are happy with your van Staion VR4.
We too had a couple of the window latches break but have been fixed now.
So happy with the van to date.
Barb
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2010 Nissan Patrol ST Diesel Turbo towing Billabong GottaGo off-road van
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Starion VR4
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Joined: 28 July 2010 Location: Brisbane Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 20 August 2010 at 8:15pm |
 Hi there! A few things that I discussed with Joe are: 1. Support for leg in retracted position on tri-fold table.
2. Vanity unit to be made bigger and smaller flick mixer for vanity basin unit.
3. Position of stereo is currently above the fridge facing the cafe dinet. It really needs to be positioned facing the bed (i.e. you are abe to operate it whilst in bed relaxing with the remote control!).
4. Door stoppers on entry door to stop it slamming on the side of the van if a gust of wind catches it and also the screen door of the shower. Rubber door stoppers on the sliding door at the front and rear in the open and close position.
5. Support clips for holding tools in the boot area (i.e. winding handle for jack legs, awning pull rod, etc) as per Jayco's Swan Boot Systems.
6. Extra speakers in the living area (we have 4 in ours, not the standard 2). You may want to look at asking to have the TV sound output connected to the stereo as ours currently only runs when playing DVD and obviously the radio (TV sound only comes out of the TV speaker which is pittiful!!)
7. Infill for sink to create extra food preparation area.
8. 3 x SMD LED strip lights for the side of van under awning area. These have been great!!!! Maybe ask to have one put on the offside of van as no light this side has made connection of hoses or emptying casette toilet at night difficult.
Also, we would recommend you getting the biggest size fridge that is available as we have a 185L in our van for 2 people and have used every bit of it! Please pm me if you wish to discuss anything else. We will be back in Brisbane at the beginning of September. Cheers all.
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Starion VR4
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Joined: 28 July 2010 Location: Brisbane Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 27 August 2010 at 7:59pm |
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As promised...some pics
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packers
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Joined: 16 August 2010 Location: Gold Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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Posted: 28 August 2010 at 12:19pm |
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That certainly looks like a machine!!!!! We have taken on board all of your suggestions you discussed with Joe. Happy and safe travels!!!
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packers
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Joined: 16 August 2010 Location: Gold Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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Posted: 28 August 2010 at 1:04pm |
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Actually Starion VR4, meant to ask you re the 3 x LED strip lights. We have heard that the LED's on the exterior of the van are not bright enough, do you think the strips are adequate? Also do you have LED downlights inside? Cheers, Carol
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Starion VR4
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Joined: 28 July 2010 Location: Brisbane Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 28 August 2010 at 4:01pm |
Hi Carol, believe me these LED Lights ( In fact they are SMD LED'S) are TOO BRIGHT. Please be assured I have had Feston Bulbs on the outside before & there is no comparison between these SMD LED's. If your coming up to Brisbane ( Am at Springwood, next to IKEA) please come & have a look at them... They are BRILLIANT.... excuse the pun  As for LED inside, not yet as I only picked up the van on Monday , fitted the Webestco Heater & packed the van Tuesday before we left at 6am Wednesday. I will be fitting them in due course or will wait till the Caravan & Camping Show & get them then. |
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ParamountCruiser
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Joined: 17 June 2007 Location: S E Qld Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
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Posted: 28 August 2010 at 9:35pm |
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Do you use a Weight Distribution Hitch ?
The Patrol looks to be up in the air at the front wheels.
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Starion VR4
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Joined: 28 July 2010 Location: Brisbane Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 28 August 2010 at 10:21pm |
No no Weight Hitch, Troll had a 4" lift so that is why it looks high in front, also changed the Tow Ball to on top of the Tongue & made Van sit level. |
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Supertramp
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Forum Administrator Joined: 26 November 2005 Location: Gold Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 1049 |
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Posted: 29 August 2010 at 5:50am |
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Van looks to me to be down in the front, weight distribution set up correctly will lift it and transfer some of the weight that is being taken off the front wheels back. Having a 4" lift will not alter the fact that weight is being reduced from the front wheels. Weight being reduced from the front wheels is going to reduce your steering and braking control.
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