ULTIMATE CARAVAN SERVICE GUIDE | Wheels | Bearings | Brakes | Hitch

No video

ULTIMATE CARAVAN SERVICE GUIDE | Wheels | Bearings | Brakes | Hitch | Suspension |Electrical Trailer

Рет қаралды 3,746

XploringOz

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 47

@MC24628 7 ай бұрын

You are highly skilled and the video is so well shot. Thank you.

@XploringOz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate that 🙏

@ianweal3081 8 ай бұрын

Hi Nathan. Another insightful informative presentation, come to expect nothing but the best from you. Just touching on the brake adjustment. The recommendation of 8 clicks release came with hydraulic drum brakes of yesteryear, it was an old school mechanics adjustment, in a time when brake force was controlled by fluid pressure. In my opinion it simply doesn't stack up on electro magnet brakes. Why? The electro magnet is mounted on a pivot leverage arm. The arm replaces the hydraulic slave cylinder in afore mentioned hydraulic system. The more you back the adjuster off, the further distance this arm has to pivot prior to brake pressure, it's a pendulum basically. The lengthened pivot allows additional pendulum momentum resulting in brake grab. In crude terms, the magnet clamps onto the revolving drum, flings until resistance of brakes shoe pressure causes magnet to now slide against face of drum brake. Pendulum effect needs to be minimised, to achieve that I use the following method. Turn adjuster to shoes are in contact with drum, then apply park brake firmly as this force centres the brake shoes within the drum (shoes float). Release park brake and check if any further adjustment required (if mechanism has not been service for a long time, usually yes, additional adjust required hence repeat applying park brake again etc.) Release park brake. Now only wind adjuster back enough to allow the wheel to rotate, slight resistance, usually 2-3 clicks achieves this. This method eliminates the pivot of the actuator arm, reduces pendulum effect eliminating initial brake grab. Basically, as soon as magnetic force applied, magnet bonds to the drum outer surface pivots a miniscule amount before resistance of brake pads is applied, no pendulum momentum effect prior to brake shoe force being applied. I came across the 7-8 release clicks talking to a chap from a brake centre one time. Once I demonstrated the workings of the electro magnet mechanics to him & how that release volume created the pivoting pendulum effect, he was in agreement it was too much. Thats just my thoughts on it all. Just wanted to share my years of experience on the issue.. Best of Christmas to yourselves & your viewers Regards, Wealie.

@iangoodwin345 8 ай бұрын

Mate, I'm blown away by your effort with this reply. Brilliant information. if Nathan doesn't cover this in his video, perhaps you could make one yourself? Thanks for such an informative reply.

@ianweal3081 8 ай бұрын

@@iangoodwin345 all's good Ian, appreciate your reply but won't be doing a video myself as I'm not tech savvy, but I do have some nouse on brake maintenance as I was in the caravan industry, (sales/service) for 6 years, learnt a trick or two in that time. I purposely displayed & demonstrated electric brake operation (backing plate with electromagnet & shoes, a drum with machined magnet surface & shoe surface, plus a selection of brake controllers) to potential buyers so they clearly understood the workings of basically an unknown braking system that was required by law. N.B. At this moment I would also demonstrate how to adjust the brakes shoes via cam adjuster to overcome grabbing brakes (pendulum effect). Once I delivered a van I'd take the new owners out onto a back road, demonstrate how the electric brake controller worked, emergency actuator, how to utilise to control sway, then have them drive & adjust the brake controller to experience different settings and the effect so as to have a clear understanding of the system. It probably won't surprise you, but the number of people I came across towing vans with an electric brake controller installed with no concept of what it was or how to adjust it nor operation of the emergency actuator. We prided ourselves on sales, delivery, on going maintenance to our client base. Our service devision was renowned throughout the entire caravan industry. Company changed ownership, customer service fell by wayside for immediate sales, hence business fell off, all experienced staff (myself included) left, I've since retired but the chap whom used to manage service (whom had also left) has since purchased back the run down business, has expanded the business, relocated into larger premises, then had the new premises enlarged over onto the block next door, let's just say he had a massive amount of caravan maintenance knowledge & a huge following of clients from past. I loved my time in the industry, it was like being on holidays every day, but getting paid to do something I or actually we (all staff) so enjoyed until the new owners took over. Bit of a ramble, but now you know where I'm coming from.

@iangoodwin345 8 ай бұрын

Excellent. We (wife and I) did a two day towing course as part of a Certificate IV in recreational vehicles. They gave us a good rundown on the operation of our Redarc electric system from a drivers perspective, not a maintenance perspective. I am confident with the operational aspects of the proportional braking etc. After 12 months of operating, I'm now getting brake grab at low speeds when stopping at roundabouts, give way signes etc. I've adjusted the controller to a lower level, but I would be keen to learn how to check the brake set up to ensure optimum brake performance rather than just fiddle knobs on the dash. Best wishes for your retirement. Thanks again for taking the time to reply. Regards, Ian

@overlandphotography 7 ай бұрын

Such an excellent and educational video, Nathan. We're just about to hit the road again for a few months so servicing the van is definitely on the radar. Lots of information and well presented. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you're all doing well.

@XploringOz 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, much appreciated. Hopefully this can helpful for many others who are looking at doing some checks and servicing themselves too. All the best with your new adventures 🤞

@mykelphotography 7 ай бұрын

So good Nathan, thanks so much for sharing this with us

@XploringOz 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@slowboat6021 8 ай бұрын

love your work Nathan

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 🙏

@garymatthews7363 8 ай бұрын

Beaut thanks , I made point notes as you were going then went & did the relevant things on mine ✅

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad it could help out 👍

@paulmorrall5719 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding thank you so much

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Your welcome, glad it could help 🙏

@jebw 7 ай бұрын

Great video Nathan. A small point. When user testing the ELCB breakers do this by pressing the test button not the large contact lever.

@XploringOz 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate the tip. I'll certainly keep this in mind for future tests/videos 👍

@dant2415 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. 210amps coming in! Thank is amazing!!!! With our new system the max I have seen is 110a

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Cheers man 👍 For sure, 210A gets the charging done quickly 🤣 ⚡️

@MicahBell_1860 8 ай бұрын

Pretty comprehensive

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 🙏

@iangoodwin345 8 ай бұрын

I'm not a mechanic in any shape or form. However, I certainly do visual inspections around and under the van. I would not have the confidence to remove wheels and disassemble hub and brake components. Too scared at what happens if I stuff up. I happily pay my dealer for an annual service and I have fingers crossed that they are on the ball with all their checks. Thanks again Nathan for your usual comprehensive and informative review.

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Cheers Ian 👍 It certainly can be a little daunting, however with some practice it's not too bad. I've got a bearing/brake video coming out this weekend that might be of help? Hopefully this can at least get others to check some extra components before hitting the highway! 👍

@iangoodwin345 8 ай бұрын

@@XploringOz , I will certainly be keen to see your instructional video on the wheels/brake assembly. I have learnt so much useful information from your videos over past years. Thanks again for all your efforts.

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

@@iangoodwin345 So good to hear, thanks 🙏

@ausguy4385 8 ай бұрын

Doing a 1 year review video of good and bad point's? Would you buy again full retail?

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Yep, a review video has been filmed 👍 Good and bad mentioned, it will be airing within next 5-6 weeks... helpfully 🤞

@anthonydethick7060 8 ай бұрын

Great video Nathan, Thank you 🤙🏼

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate it 🙏

@chadfinlay4086 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video, very well done. Lots of this gets overlooked by many users, myself included unfortunately lol

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, it's easy to forget and put off. I think we are all guilty of that 😉

@crispyinasia61 8 ай бұрын

Good video again Nathan. Did you say that you had done 50,000 kms over the last year? That is impressive if so!

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yep we sure did. Came in at about 49,000km when we parked up. The cruiser in need of some serious TLC now 🤣

@spudboy1328 8 ай бұрын

Hi - I went looking for your wheel bearing video you mentioned around the 10 minute mark, but I can't find it. Is it yet to be published? Thanks - David

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Hey David, yes I can confirm that the bearing video will be coming out in 2 weeks 👍 Sorry it's not available just yet, but it is 99% completed.

@snoordman4831 8 ай бұрын

Very well put together! Highlighted everything you need to inspect to travel safe and remote. Thanks again for taking the time to put these videos together, I'm sure that a lot of people can use it as a guideline to perform some service themselves. Cool shirt you have on btw, are they new and can I order one? Cheers mate!

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 🙏 Hopefully it can help others out 🤞 Yes, we have some new shirts, not advertising yet but I'll send you a message soon 😉

@snoordman4831 8 ай бұрын

@@XploringOz Cheers mate!

@Wilbargosh 8 ай бұрын

My guess is that most people towing a trailer do not regularly check and service them. Couplings, brakes and lights are the basics. But we still see dodgy trailers on the side of the road!

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

For sure, I can believe that. It one of those things that's sidelined by the servicing of the tow vehicle and people forget the pressures and strains placed upon these trailers.

@greg174videos 8 ай бұрын

A very thorough instructional video Nathan. It’s all ready for its next adventure (🤭). Thanks for the time and effort you put into your excellent videos.

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg, always appreciated 🙏 It was a long and hot 6 hours filming this episode 🥵

@baileyvaughan11 8 ай бұрын

Travelling long term as you were, would you still perform these checks annually or more often during that time?

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Definitely more often. Each item is slightly different, things like suspension and tyres pressure are checked regularly, especially when on rough roads. I replace the bearings every 20,000kms and this is when I would go around and do checks like this 👍

@macaccess1884 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video Nathan as we have come to expect from Exploring Oz. We have a Reconn R2 SE and although we leave it up to our dealer to do the more specialised maintenance, this video covers lots of items owners we can now do ourselves. Have sold the R4 yet?

@XploringOz 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate that 🙏 Hopefully this helps others out 🤞 May even prove useful for those who end up in an unfortunate break down situation out bush. I'll be doing a Reconn update vid soon 👍