Finished the hitch mount other than giving the square corners a trim to round. Was recovering from a late night and early morning run so packed up earlier than planned.
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Steve
Finished the hitch mount other than giving the square corners a trim to round. Was recovering from a late night and early morning run so packed up earlier than planned.
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Steve
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Found some paint in Army Green in spray packs. Tested it on a few chips, match is pretty good with the bottom of the pic sprayed from the can and the top as it already was. Should do fine for the drawbar freshen up and painting the new hitch setup.
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Mud flaps are on, some painting done, just chains, tucking the wires away properly and reflectors to go. Hopefully I can go back for a blueslip this week.
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Got around to removing the now too short chains and welding on some new rated ones, ready for a blueslip finally
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Final check of lights and chains etc and tomorrow I can book it in for the blueslip.
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Passed the blue slip no problems, ARN number is now the stamped in chassis number and is being registered as a 1965 model, now just need the RMS to get their system back up so I can get a plate for it....
Tows really well with the McHitch, no noise other than the old rattle from an empty trailer having a bit of a bounce but don't even feel it's there. I'm really happy with the state it is in now and got to finally check it on a level road to sit if it sits level... Looks like my measurements were pretty good.
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And done. TR01DI, Trailer 01 Defense Industries, at least that's how I read it since Australian Defense Industries are the manufacturer
Next job is to make a removable battery setup for running the fridge (with solar panels)
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Looking nice Steve!!For the battery have you considered the ARKPAC?
Decided to hold off on the battery since I won't need it until Christmas. Will be getting a new canvas cover though so it is 100% water proof
Added chains to the mudflaps today, always been on the todo list but one of the muddies ate one today so thought I better get it done.
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Last edited by Steve F; 21-08-16 at 09:02 PM.
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Turns out the manufacturer that makes the covers for the Army has had to find a new market, now they sell them to the publicGrabbed a new cover, made from Australian canvas, and ordered a jockey wheel as well.
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