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Graham Belby
Australia
Registrace 23. 10. 2011
Graham and Ann's Great Adventures, when not travelling our beautiful country we are sharing videos on how to modify and improve your caravan as well as fixing some of the problems that may occur on your journey.
Zone RV Best Mods & Favourite Destinations
We look at the best modifications we have made to our Zone RV and also some of the best destinations in Australia we have travelled to.
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Zone RV Owners Get Together 24
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Some 80 Zone RV's came together on the banks of the Mary River just outside Kenilworth on the May long weekend. We have a quick look at some of the highlights of the weekend.
Zone RV Mods to Improve your RV
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We have some more great Mods to improve your travels in your RV, especially if you have a Zone RV. We show you some of the covers available to protect your exposed equipment. Also a great idea for mounting a key locker on your caravan and how to improve your cafe dinette seating. Hope you enjoy another episode.
Zone RV - Base/ Blackjack Install
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We show you how easy it is to convert your manual jack on a Zone Base to a electric push button Blackjack, a great conversion that is a massive improvement on your Zone Base, or any other caravan with a manual draw bar jack.
Zone RV Problems and solutions Episode 3
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Some days the wheels just fall off, then you loose power and finally we bid a sad goodbye to our long term travel buddy. Join for this special episode.
Zone RV - Problems and Solutions Episode 2
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We take a look at the solutions to few problems in our caravan. Gas alarm with nuisance tripping, adding a handle to the gas ventilation vents, ventilation improvements for water and room heating units, some more items to making life easy on the road. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Zone RV Problems and Solutions
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Uneven Caravan entry steps; Most Caravans have a few problems, in this episode we look at making the entry steps an even height, which is a problem in many brands of caravans.
Zone RV Improvements
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We share more improvements on our Zone RV Base, including upgrades to the power and water systems. We look at vehicle security and a quick snap shot of the Zone 2023 Muster.
Eyre Peninsular in a Caravan
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Touring in our Zone RV 20.6 Off Road Caravan, we travell around the coast of the Eye Peninsular, from Ceduna on the west side to Whyalla on the east coast on the Spencer Gulf. Join us for another exciting episode in our travels, where we have a quick look at some of the highlights in this beautiful region in South Australia.
Zone RV Special Report; Toilet Comparison
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We compare the Pro's and Con's of RV toilets, including setting up a composting toilet.
Zone R.V. Muster - Victoria 2022
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Around 45 Zone RV's came together at the beautiful town of Beechworth in Victoria for the Zone Muster. More than 90 people enjoyed a great weekend from 25th to the 27th November. Approx. $3500 was also raised for the Royal Flying Doctors Service with different auctions that took place over the weekend. This is a short 10min film covering all the highlights.
Craig's Hut - High Country Victoria
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Built as a film set for the Movie "The Man from Snowy River", we visit the iconic hut in the Victorian High country. Join us for our day adventure in the Stirling Ranges.
Southern Lands WA in our Zone Caravan - Ep12 Ext. Adv.
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The Great Southern Lands in the south west corner of Western Australia has so much on offer. We showcase some great destinations as we travel in our Zone RV
Zone RV Q & A
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We answer questions about our Zone RV and Caravans from previous videos. Plus we look at some essentials and accessories for caravaning journey around Australia.
Turquoise Coast in our Zone Caravan
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Turquoise Coast WA, great destination to explore in a Caravan. We appologies for a few issues with production, picture slightly offset due to glitch I couldn't fix. Also the Geralton Cathedral was constructed from 1916, not 2016 Apart from the few little hiccups with production, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Zone RV crossing the Nullarbour Off Grid; Ep 8
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Zone RV crossing the Nullarbour Off Grid; Ep 8
Zone RV 20.6 at Coober Pedy; Episode 7 Extended Adventure
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Zone RV 20.6 at Coober Pedy; Episode 7 Extended Adventure
Kings Canyon Episode 6 Extended Adventure
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Kings Canyon Episode 6 Extended Adventure
Alice Springs & East Macdonnell Ranges; Episode 4 - Extended Adventure
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Alice Springs & East Macdonnell Ranges; Episode 4 - Extended Adventure
West Macdonnell Ranges; Episode 3 - Extended Adventure
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West Macdonnell Ranges; Episode 3 - Extended Adventure
Zone RV Extended Adventure Across Australia Episode 1
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Zone RV Extended Adventure Across Australia Episode 1
Zone RV 20.6 Base - Off Grid Power systems explained
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Zone RV 20.6 Base - Off Grid Power systems explained
Zone RV 20.6 Base Off Road Limited Edition
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Zone RV 20.6 Base Off Road Limited Edition
adds 20kgs to towball weight
That’s strange, the Backjack was approximately 8 Kg heavier than the old manual jack…not sure why it would increase your tow ball weight by more than double…
give me a dump point anytime, what about skid marks??
Yes, we still prefer the old cassette style!
Great mods, Thanks
Your welcome
I like your improvements Graham, thank you for sharing. I've fitted a Blackjack to our 18.6 BASE. I have the wiring loom and switch that you've used in this video and plan to wire it like yours. Where did you connect the negative wire in your loom? Also, I'm planning on adding an Anderson plug under the area of the tunnel boot to power our 45 litre fridge when camped up. I put the fridge under the van. Any ideas where to pick up a power lead from the BASE?
Hi Stephen, good to hear from you, I’m presuming you have the same Enerdrive Power Board system as mine. On the video where I added the additional fuse under the seat, you will find the neutral bar next to the existing fuses, plenty of spare terminals to connect too..just unclip the clear plastic cover by squeezing the ends in to access the Silver bar. For your additional Anderson Plug for the fridge, you could add another circuit where I have added the Black Jack circuit in the same way and run a “8 B&S “ cable through the chassis channel with the Black Jack circuit, fit a separate 30amp fuse for cable protection. Don’t forget to make good tight connections and label everything for future reference. Hope that helps, any more questions, just send me another message. Cheers Graham
@@grahambelby9117 Yes Graham, the same Enerdrive power Board system. Thanks heaps for the help. Very much appreciated. Looking forward to your next videos. Take care. Cheers Steve.
Great Review, honest, fair & detailed
Thanks, appreciate your comments. Cheers Graham
How has the Vantec gone with pin stripes ?
We have only done lightly shrubby tracks, and so far so good, wash the van with the special VANTEC wash/ polish cleaner and it has come up like new with no marks…
@@grahambelby9117 cheers. Torn between this and bushrwapz
The VANTEC is more of a Sun/ weather protection so you don’t have to annually polish the Fibreglass. I just looked up the Bushrwapz, and being a wrap it would probably give you more protection from scratches. It is still important to protect all the fibreglass that is exposed to the Sun/ weather including the roof. The VANTEC cost us $2K when we did it 2 1/2 years ago, and that includes the application. Hope that’s some help Cheers Graham
@@grahambelby9117 cheers mate, thats the challenge , working out which one to go with as they both do slightly different things, maybe i will put couple more solar panels on hey and they will sort the roof issue out....
@@bradcarey7617 Can’t go wrong with more solar, all the best with your decision
Good vid as usual , tx
Thanks, appreciate your comments
Have you had any issues with your Sizzler BBQ? I have one and I have found it terrible : - It is had to ignite; very poor even heat distribution; and very hard o control the temperature. I would be interested in your comments. Maybe, I have just got a lemon.
Hi John Will answer based on our experience; We had problems controlling the heat initially, when I had a gas technician out fixing our Combo Room/ Water heater he checked the gas regulator at the gas bottles and found it was never set correctly from the factory, once set I now had good control and was so much happier with the performance of our Sizzler, so possibly your gas regulator may require adjusting, they use a special meter to set it correctly. I do find it takes usually 3 clicks of the ignition for it to initially fire up. Also be careful not to kink the gas inlet hose. It’s a fairly long hose and I have done that on a few occasions from when I turn it 90deg to slide it in and out of the tunnel boot. The left side of the plate is hotter by design, but I am use to that and it works for us. We had a Baby Q in our previous van and I could never get the plate hot enough to cook a good steak. Finally; If none of those ideas work, you could reach out to Sizzler’s main office in Sydney, I’m sure they would want to assist you. Hope that is of some assistance, cheers Graham
Thanks for your reply. I will look at our regulator to see it that makes a difference. It is certainly a well made unit, if only I can get it to perform.
@@JohnSchofield-d4t While starting my sizzler it goes out a few times. Takes 3 maybe 4 times to keep it going
Hi Graham, have you done a video on the setup of your Landcruiser? I recall you mentioning a suspension upgrade - what was the key driver of that upgrade?
Gidday Peter, yes I did do a vid on Car & Caravan set up in February 22 entitled; “Zone RV 20.6 Base Touring set up.” Covers all the mods to the van and the cruiser. The Land Cruiser only has a modest payload of 610 Kg, once you add the tow ball weight from the van (320Kg) + Bull bar, extra battery and the two of us, there is nothing left for gear in the back, hence a 300 Kg upgrade was required to stay legal. Cheers Graham…
Good job guys. Hey can you recomend any towing mirrors for the car?
I fitted MSA extended mirrors, work well, look good and you can fit them yourself if you are able to.
Thanks for the video. Always lots of useful information.
Always glad to share, thanks for your comments
Thankyou for putting your suggestions in the closing video. Many times people mention their favourite locations, but it's not as easy to locate them.
Good to hear you watched through to the end, and thanks for your input.
Interesting combo 🤪 but enjoyed the video nonetheless. Thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
The peat moss old mate used is way too wet.
Yes, this was a new venture into the world of composting for our fellow Zoner. Thanks for your input.
Yes, this was a new venture into composting for our fellow Zoner, thanks for your input
Thanks for the videos Graham, keep them coming please
Thanks Greg, glad you are still enjoying them.
Liked the No1 starting to consider this.
We have found the new heating system such an improvement, especially the hot water in winter where we use to be limited to short showers even when to mains supply.
shame they dont make the base anymore---just 3 other rippoff models
Yep, this is still the best value Zone they have ever built….
Thanks, Graham, love your your practical and workable solutions.
Appreciate your feedback, I enjoy making the vids and sharing info. Cheers Graham
I was quite impressed by the Zones when I’ve been looking at them and some friends purchased one which we got to have a good gander at. However I’ve nicknamed them ‘The Asylum’ because of that horrible clinical white interior. Why can’t / don’t Zone offer any colour choices for inside to tone down the glare of the white?? It’s the only thing stopping me from buying one - well that and the fact I’m not sure what would happen in the case of a small ding (eg tree damage to a panel) given that those panels are ‘glued’ to the internal cupboard furnishings etc.
Yes, they are very white and a little clinical at first sight, but we look at it more like a blank canvas where we can splash our own colours around, bedspread, pillows, wall pics etc. As for repairs, the fibreglass can easily be repaired if you damage it, we have seen first hand on other vans, a few holes before and after, and you wouldn’t be able to pick it. The furniture glued to the body gives additional integrity and strength to the whole van. We love our van, sometimes it comes down to personal preference. Thanks for viewing and your thoughts. Cheers Graham & Ann
Awesome as usual thanks Graham. We installed the same lock box upside down as i think the dust cover could vibrate loose and hang down on the corro. ZPP72
That’s a good point, didn’t think about that. Glad you’re enjoying our vids. Cheers Graham
Great ideas & improvements, thanks for sharing 🥰
You are so welcome! Cheers Graham
Congratulations Rhys and Marsha Gerkhe on organising another fantastic muster!!! I’m loving my new BOS legs on our van. Looking forward to next years 🏕️🔥🍾🥂
I will pass your comments on, certainly was a great weekend, Cheers Graham & Ann
Well done Graham, sorry we couldn’t attend.
Thanks, you will have to try and make the next one.
Looks good, we’ll have to get to the next one! Any links to those great products you featured?
Thanks guys, see uspsystems.com.au for the underbody mudflaps and the woody box. Hope that helps. Cheers Graham & Ann
Thanks for producing such a wonderful story of the muster Graham. We were wrapped to see it as we are currently in WA. Missed not being there this year. Looked absolutely fantastic. Cheers Pete and Tan 💫⭐️👍🏻
Thanks, we saw you both the other day with lifestyle pioneers in Lucky Bay WA. The Zone get together was a great weekend with so many nice people, terrific information in a beautiful setting, it was a pleasure to film and get the drone up. Cheers Graham & Ann
Was that on You Tube? Must have been on our Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand Episode Graham, yes we had a wonderful time together🤗 Once again - we so enjoyed your video. Many thanks 💫
Thanks for the great video. Who makes The Woody?
Thank you, certainly is a beautiful location Woody - Wade Samin USPSYSTEMS.com.au 0418721240 Cheers Graham
@@grahambelby9117 the box doesn’t seem to be in this website. Is it not available yet?
@@nicad74 It was a prototype on display, coming soon he said, if you email him I’m sure he will keep you posted
Beautiful spot
Thanks, certainly was a great camp site.
The typical reason for burnt plugs and sockets, is people unplugging without turning off the supply first.
Thanks for watching
Sorry for the loss of shadow.
Thank you
Thanks. Some great ideas for any van.
Yes, there certainly is lots of good products out there to improve most RV’s, glad you enjoyed our Vid and thanks for your comments.
RIP Shadow. Gotta love those Cavvys.
Thanks, and we still miss him sooo much.
Love your tips n tricks thank you
That’s great, we like sharing.
Awesome knowledge as usual never boring❤
Thank you very much, glad you enjoy our vids.
Thanks for the tip on the seats ours are short as well time for new ones
Yes, they certainly needed improvement.
Great tips thanks.
Your welcome, thanks
Nice work guys
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Fyi using a socket extension affects your torque figure. Why dont you use a shorter extension bar? Sorry to hear you lost your mate. 😢 Thanks for sharing
Didn’t know that, thanks for the tip. Cheers Graham
Buy a pack of clear disposable shower caps about $2 for ten. Put one each side of your fans when not in use. Keeps them like new
Great tip, thanks 👍
Graham, you are going to have to stop putting out these videos. They're costing me money! In truth, I've been planning to do this myself, and now with this excellent "how to" video I can go ahead with confidence. I nervously await your next upgrade suggestions.
Hi Tom, I actually said to Ann I should pre-worn you, that watching this video is going to cost you more $$ But…The Black Jack is one of the best mods we have done, you will love it…🤔✅ makes life so much easier. I will try and do something less expensive next time. Cheers Graham & Ann
What would one then use as a jack in case of a flat wheel on the caravan? Thanks.
Hi, these Blackjacks are only intended to raise and lower the draw bar, a wheel jack is usually provided by the manufacturer. Cheers
Excellent - I’ll have to get one of those 5 mtrs cable extensions!
Hi, heads up, purchase 6 meters of 8 B&S automotive cable with a Anderson Plug fitted to one end and a 30 amp fuse for protection. Thanks for your assistance and photos of your stone guard. Cheers Graham
Another good video mate
Glad you enjoyed 👍 Cheers Graham
So sorry to hear about Shadow. Love your videos.
Thanks, we miss our travel buddy so much. Glad you enjoy our vids. Cheers Graham & Ann
Thanks for the video review.
You are most welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
Love the insights and sensible suggestions Graham!
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.
Use clear disposable shower caps $2 for 10 at IGA one each side on fans to keep the clean.
Thanks, great idea 👍
Great tips Graham wink. 😉 Gary & Tanya thanks for the mention.
I had good advisers 🧐
Thanks for sharing. We are ordering our zone soon. 😊
Hi Graham & Ann, so sorry to hear of your loss. Shadow was not only your great mate, but also a star in his own right. I have no doubt you gave him an amazing 14 years of love and memories. Hopefully we see you guys again one day in the future. Kindest regards Gary & Tanya