Hows does that paint go with the stones damage? Oh i kept watching , you painted silver over the top of drawbar.?
@jossandellКүн бұрын
Are you talking about the paint on the van or the paint on the drawbar? The paint on the van has held up really well. The front window shade did cop a fair few stone chips as did the drawbar but the drawbar paint actually held up not too bad. I will need to touch it back up at some stage though.
@soniabell56402 күн бұрын
Hi im wondering how long and how many ppl did it take to replace the canvas ? I'm about to replace mine and wanting a rough time frame ?
@jossandellКүн бұрын
Hi there, definitely allow a good few hours with an extra set of hands to replace it. My wife and I did it together and it is easier with a second person to help get it positioned correctly. If we could offer any advice it would be to start with the top and then finish with securing the bottom. We did it the opposite way and screwed the bottom in first and it made it difficult to get the top done. All the best with it!
@adrianlecuyer3 күн бұрын
Dose it even get cold enough to need heat there ? Serious question it's coming from a Canadian
@jossandell2 күн бұрын
Not as cold as Canada but we still get into the minuses here in Australia during winter in some regions. In the NSW high country we’ve camped in -5 degrees Celsius a few times.
@adrianlecuyer2 күн бұрын
@@jossandell I've camped in minus 30 lol I'd kill for your winters tho minus 5 is t-shirt weather
@jossandell2 күн бұрын
@@adrianlecuyer I figured you probably would have! I can’t even fathom how cold that is 🥶 our summers can get to 45 degrees Celsius though, even higher is some outback areas. What are the summers like there?
@adrianlecuyer2 күн бұрын
@@jossandell they can get pretty hot I've seen +40 when Iived down south I live in Northern Ontario now here most days run 25°/30° so it gets pretty hot here I'd love your winter probably melt in your summers lol
@jossandell2 күн бұрын
@@adrianlecuyer that’s still pretty warm! Haha just as we’d freeze in your winters! All the best mate 👍
@YILDIZ-READINGS-5D17 күн бұрын
Great job...Hi from Perth WA
@jossandell16 күн бұрын
Thank you ☺️ loved Perth!
@robertbooth-i8s17 күн бұрын
Hi great job I got to do this job to my 83 coromal lowline hopefully it turns like yours 😉
@jossandell17 күн бұрын
Sounds good! Thanks heaps I’m sure it’ll turn out great, all the best with it 🙂
@robertbooth-i8s17 күн бұрын
I’ll just follow your steps I been quoted 5 to 6g I think I can do it cheaper
@MrTullyblue20 күн бұрын
just ordered the 2024 SR - looking at wildpeak tyres the same size that your runing - are happy with them
@jossandell19 күн бұрын
You won’t regret them mate. I’m still running those same set of tyres in that rig rundown video, 2 laps of Aus later and in 3000kms they will have done 100,000kms. I reckon they’ve still got a good 10-15,000kms left before they need replacing. They’ve been awesome.
@MrTullyblue19 күн бұрын
@@jossandell Thank you
@user-ds2ej3wn8p21 күн бұрын
Why primer, you had base coat from the old paint?
@jossandell20 күн бұрын
We went back to the bare aluminium in places so we wanted the best adhesion with putting down a primer first 👍
@user-ds2ej3wn8p19 күн бұрын
@@jossandellit depends largely on the existing condition of the original paint, most of the time you only need to sand back the original coat and paint over that. Nice paint job by the way, looks awesome in that marine yellow.
@mullers4821 күн бұрын
Awesome job guys, feels a bit like grandpas hammer….5 new handles and 6 new heads😂😂
@jossandell20 күн бұрын
Hahaha absolutely 😂 thanks heaps!
@mikethomas6738Ай бұрын
Great video mate, excellent info😊
@jossandellАй бұрын
Thanks heaps mate really appreciate it 🙂
@spageedie69Ай бұрын
Have you considered getting a filler piece to seal between the awning and the van.. the awning has a velcro strip that runs along the van
@jossandellАй бұрын
Yeah we have, we’ve thought about adding a sail track to the top of the van and making up a piece of material with sail track one side to slide into the van side and velcro to the awning on the other but haven’t got around to it
@carissagreengrass6217Ай бұрын
Hey guys, where did you get your hatch from? And drawer slides
@jossandellАй бұрын
Hey! We got our hatch from RV parts express, I’ll add the link here: www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/access-door-3-white-415-x-581-white.html The locking drawer slides were off eBay and I think from memory ours were 1200mm long 🙂
@ColleenMurray-h4uАй бұрын
That's awesome, where does the water go?
@jossandellАй бұрын
Through the drain in the shower base to the outlet under the van 🙂
@cameronbutler5227Ай бұрын
Amazing job and love the videos!!!!
@jossandellАй бұрын
Thanks heaps mate really appreciate it!
@glenjones4009Ай бұрын
Hollywood., great resto job, I don't think you will ever sell it.
@jossandellАй бұрын
Thanks heaps mate! I don’t think we will, we love it too much
@MattyH73Ай бұрын
I was really hoping for footage of how you hooked up the wiring. What's your thoughts on the heater 10 months on ??
@jossandellАй бұрын
The wiring is pretty straightforward. It comes with an inline fuse already installed so it’s just a matter of hooking up the positive and negative wires. I ended up cutting off the fuse it came with and wired it into my existing fuse block and fused it there. We’ve had the heater a little over a year now and no complaints at all, it’s been fantastic 👌
@David-rr3hwАй бұрын
Excellent video. Lots of good tips.
@jossandellАй бұрын
Thanks heaps mate really appreciate it 👍
@n.g.venaglia9590Ай бұрын
That 20 amp charger will not charge that 200 ah battery. Those 200 ah batteries need 40 amp min to get them fully charged. If you don't want to take notice that okay. But I learnt the hard way.
@jossandellАй бұрын
Hi mate, it charges our 200ah lithium no worries. Does take a little longer than a 40amp charger would take but it certainly does the job. It’s not about me wanting to take notice, I’m aware. Just didn’t see the point in paying extra for a 40amp charger when we’re off grid majority of the time relying on solar and so the 20amp works perfect for our needs.
@n.g.venaglia9590Ай бұрын
That what I thought as well. It turned out it was only going to about 80%. Rang the supplier and he asked what I was charging with and he informed me that it takes a 40amp hour to get it to 100%. Just saying.
@jossandellАй бұрын
@@n.g.venaglia9590 what brand of battery and charger were you using? I find it odd as ours definitely charges to 100% every time we’ve used it and haven’t had a drama. Was yours only reaching to 80% and then not charging any further?
@robito1990Ай бұрын
Hey mate not sure if it was mention but what sika did you use ? Did it hold up well?
@jossandellАй бұрын
Hey mate, I think I just a Selley’s black silicone sealant from Bunnings and it’s still holding up well 👍
@robito1990Ай бұрын
@@jossandell cheers mate. What about the air intake ? Any dramas being sealed under the lounge or have you run a vent under the lounge
@jossandellАй бұрын
@@robito1990 the intake for the diesel heater in mounted outside of the van tucked up against the chassis at the front of the van. I also added that foam insulation for water pipes around the intake pipe as it’s only made of a really thin material and dents easily from rocks on gravel roads. We have no vent in the floor as it sucks from outside. It all works awesome 👍
@dfgdre23Ай бұрын
Love the videos. May i ask, where did you buy the bus bars from? Have you been happy with them? Thanks
@jossandellАй бұрын
Thanks heaps! I can’t remember exactly where I bought them from, I think maybe Springers Solar online or Outback Equipment? From memory they are 250amp rated and have been excellent. I originally bought an eBay one for cheaper but the quality isn’t there, the metal is much thinner and I think it would’ve gotten hot so I didn’t take my chance. You do pay a bit extra for the better quality ones but they handle the current far better and are much safer 👍
@karinabourne34652 ай бұрын
How much was the fridge?
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
It was originally $849 at the time and we bought when Jaycar had a sale and got it for $629. It’s been a great fridge 👍
@simonshipcott32752 ай бұрын
I reviewed your video and found it to be quite informative. However, I have a question regarding the thermostat. Is it integrated into the display, and if so, does its proximity to the heater duct have any impact on its functionality?
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Good question, I’m pretty sure it’s built into the control panel so I guess keeping it away from any heat sources would make it more true and accurate. We had to position ours in pretty close proximity to the duct. We also carry a little digital temp gauge in the van to see the ambient temp is and when the heater is on the van definitely is a little cooler up the bed end away from the heater and warmer up the dinette end where the heater is. It works wonderfully though and it makes the van super toasty and warm.
@simonshipcott32752 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I know there are limits to where you can put the control panel, I've seen that in a bunch of insulation videos. I'm installing my diesel heater today and I've used a lot of ideas from the videos, including yours. One thing I'm gonna do that I thought of myself is buy a Wiltshire silicone mat from Spotlight. It can handle temps from -50 to 220 degrees Celsius, so I'm gonna use the metal plate as a template and cut out two silicone mats to put between the floor and the plate. I reckon that'll stop the heat from getting to the floor, create a good seal, and make it easier to take the heater out and fix it if I need to.
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
@@simonshipcott3275 that would be handy watching a bunch of videos and take away the best points from each one. That mat sounds like a pretty good idea too, would be keen to see how that works for you. Hope it all works out well for you 👍
@amgreg62472 ай бұрын
Finally someone who shows and explains what they're doing, so good! Tackling my own caravan reno thanks heaps for the vids
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Anytime and glad they’re helping! All the best with the reno!
@Crawer1012 ай бұрын
Just about to get into my plumbing fit my caravan resto. Some great ideas and tips in this one! Thanks!
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Good luck with it all mate! Our pleasure, all the best!
@Timetraveller10102 ай бұрын
Did you extend the exhaust pipe or did you go with the short one. that came with the unit
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Just used the one that came with the unit. A longer exhaust pipe would have been good though as I would have liked to of positioned the exhaust so it’s pointing out the other side of the van facing away from the door side
@finnellwood68492 ай бұрын
How did you manage to fold your back seats forward as it is not a stock feature
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
I didn’t fold the back seat forward as you can’t with the n80. I just moved the back seat out of the way to mount up the bladder and the when you mount the seat back int position there’s is just enough room for the bladder to be filled.
@user-sh5of9gq7q2 ай бұрын
Hi, where did you get the hatch from?
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Hi, I’ll add the link from where we bought ours 👍 www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/access-door-3-white-415-x-581-white.html
@mathewrossitt94022 ай бұрын
Nice work mate, might even be worth insulating the hot and cold lines!
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Would be a good idea to. We’ve stayed in the van in -3 degrees last winter and the lines never froze over but still can’t hurt to do it I suppose!
@nigelclark-iv5gy2 ай бұрын
You can get dust covers from a hydraulic hose repair shop.
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
Awesome will have to try there, thanks for the suggestion 👍
@soniacarr59322 ай бұрын
Hi guys. How have you found the chalking tape to seal the windows?any leaks since doing them? I have ordered the same as you used. Did you have to reinforce the seal around the boarder with bustik V60 ?
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
The putty tape we used to seal the windows in hasn’t leaked at all and we didn’t go around it with the Bostik V60 either. We only sealed the j-rail in with Bostik V60 which has worked so well and hasn’t leaked either.
@soniacarr59322 ай бұрын
Thank you for replying and sharing your experiences.
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
@@soniacarr5932 it’s out pleasure 🙂 On the hatch door for our slide out kitchen which I mounted the same way as the windows, I’m pretty sure I did seal around it with the Bostik V60 as well so if you wanted to do it around the windows it can’t hurt. Just adds another layer of protection from water getting in 🙂
@soniacarr59323 ай бұрын
Also, how many V60 canisters did you go through do you remember for entire van?
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Hi 🙂 I can’t quite remember who many exactly but would have gone through at least 3 or so. I applied it pretty liberally to ensure a good seal. That Bostik V60 is by the beast sealant I’ve ever used. Hasn’t dried out or cracked and doesn’t seem to stain like other sealants and only around $10 a tube 🙂
@soniacarr59323 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to reply. I just purchased 15 tubes to get me started, so I'm glad to hear your positive feedback about its durability and benefits. Thanks guys. Happy travels.
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
@@soniacarr5932 it’s fantastic stuff. Even if your don’t use all 15 tubes it’s great to keep a few spare for any leaks that might pop up in future 👍
@soniacarr59323 ай бұрын
Hi guys. Awesome job you've done. What a transformation. I may have missed it somewhere, but when installing your new j rails, are you applying V60 into the rails prior to screwing them back on? Can those j rails go on a 1976 franklin using original cladding or are specific to certain new insulated panelling and roofing which is thicker?
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes that’s how we did it. We applied it quite thick to the J-rail and then screwed it up. Wiped away the excess and applied more to any gaps as well over the screw heads holding the J-rail on. That type of J-rail wasn’t the same as our original but I think it should work for most vans and I think it would be fine for your 76 Franklin 🙂
@soniacarr59323 ай бұрын
Cheers. Great to hear the j rails are somewhat universal. I am going to try and salvage my original, but won't get overly stressed if it doesn't work out knowing there is a backup plan to purchase new ones. Yours look great on your van by the way. They suit your overall van shape and makes it POP.
@jossandell2 ай бұрын
@@soniacarr5932 thanks heaps! We’re we’re going to go with the black J rail but we felt the polished alloy look looked a bit original 🙂 that’s it, we would have used our old J rail but we were missing pieces and some were damaged so we couldn’t really salvage it. Best of luck 👍
@alexanderburton50363 ай бұрын
Awesome caravan guys. I’ve been working on my own caravan restoration and your videos have given me so much inspiration. Thanks for all the videos. Would be great to see a short walk through of the inside. 👍
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! We’re really glad our videos have given you some inspiration! Absolutely we plan on doing a video of a full walkthrough at some point, hopefully the next time we take it away. Hope your restoration is coming along nicely! Joss and Ell
@sayhello2pedro3 ай бұрын
Im glad you mentioned the RVD switch, I’ve just learned that these Renogy are “centre tapped” meaning there is 120v between active/earth and 120v between the neutral and earth legs. In short the RCD will not fully function as you can still get shocked even when single pole is open or RCD is tripped. I hope the RVD covers this issue…not sure if it needs to be double polled or what but Renogy should correct their manual and sort out the internals to make these safer. Thank you for all you videos you guys have done amazing work
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Excellent comment and very well explained. I agree with you in the fact that Renogy should correct their manual. I think we will eventually upgrade to an Enerdrive or even the new iTech inverter that has the RCD built in. In saying that our Renogy inverter hasn’t missed a beat and has worked well so far for the price. Thanks again for feedback! Joss and Ell
@sayhello2pedro3 ай бұрын
@@jossandell glad to hear there have been no issues, I’m hoping to keep mine for a while 🤞
@apboxes3 ай бұрын
Love it!
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Thanks legends! 🙌
@Mr_RPE3 ай бұрын
Looks great what did you use to paint your draw bar
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Thank you! We used the metal shield primer and silver from Bunnings in the spray can 🙂
@user-tu6wy6tp9f3 ай бұрын
Very cool 😎 good job guys 👍👍
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps 🤙
@Anobodyfromalicesprings3 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant idea Bloody genius idea
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Works really well!
@coptotermes3 ай бұрын
very informative. I've just got hold of a Millard myself and your series has been very helpful. Thanks for sharing. :)
@jossandell3 ай бұрын
Glad you found it informative! Exciting stuff congrats! 🙂
@user-tu6wy6tp9f4 ай бұрын
Just finish watching this Vid👍I noticed on the RHS entry of your door you have a small framed map of Australia. Could I please ask where you bought it from. Love what you’ve done with your van - great job 👍👍🌞😎
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for checking it out 🙂 we got it off Etsy and used adhesive velcro to mount it in the entry 😊
@cameronbutler52274 ай бұрын
Hi guys, I like the checker plate you used on the front of the van, what mm thickness is that?
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Hey mate, the checker plate front is 1.6mm thick. Check out our episode 2 which is where we installed it 👍
@cameronbutler52274 ай бұрын
@@jossandell Thanks heaps guys, great Jon on the van!!! it looks fantastic
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
@@cameronbutler5227 anytime! Thanks heaps Cameron we’re stoked with it!
@donfinch8624 ай бұрын
Nice bit of gear that, haven't seen them before
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
It’s been great and does the job 👍
@Crawer1014 ай бұрын
Did you find a bit of lost footage or are you rebuilding the van again?
@donfinch8624 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
I filmed the start of this back when we were renovating the van but never did anything with the footage until now. So no, not rebuilding the van again haha.
@Crawer1014 ай бұрын
All good! I enjoyed your build series and got a lot of ideas from you for my van renos. 😎👍
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
@@Crawer101 thanks heaps mate, glad it gave you some ideas 😊
@user-iy5js2qs8i4 ай бұрын
Well done loved your vids and great work and great points view you both showed. Hope you both have a great life together.👌 And I'm a chippy and you did great.👍
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for the feedback! Really appreciate the comment. Glad you’ve enjoyed our vids and thanks heaps for tuning in 🙂 All the best! Joss and Ell
@georgewinters31914 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your explanation on your installation, I am thinking about one of these and this has been helpful 😊
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Really glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the feedback. It’s a been a great little unit for the price! 🙂
@georgewinters31914 ай бұрын
Well done , I like your solutions 👍😊
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps George!
@Doihavetospellitout4 ай бұрын
Can you link me to your cabinetry video? Cheers!
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
@@Doihavetospellitout sure mate here it is here 🙂 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNmpetOHp7nGep8.htmlsi=Mfgyo-_fbWCFHYzo
@LoganCull-ue9vi4 ай бұрын
hey what actuion did u buy the car from
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Hey man, I didn’t get it at an auction actually. I bought it from a dealership in Homebush. I think pickles auction or greys online often sell ex-government utes and things though.
@mattfranco87154 ай бұрын
Love this build aye. You guys are legends!
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps Matt appreciate it!
@patriziaruggiero23024 ай бұрын
Wooww great idea! How did you make it? I would love to do in our van too! Thanks for sharing 😊
@jossandell4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It works fantastic! We got Bagsnswags from Victoria who made our pop top skirt to make it for us 🙂
@dylantaylor89315 ай бұрын
Recommend adding an inline fuse at the panels. 30a depending on your configuration. The fuse down at the charge controller wont protect the van from fire if the sun is shining and the solar cables are damaged, which is of course unlikely but very possible given the poptop has to open and close all the time.
@jossandell5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate that’s good advice 👍 can’t hurt to add some in.