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Title: Easy set up You tube Video
Post by: Brett B on September 22, 2011, 09:02:18 PM

Ive been playing around with an idea on my ct and have it working well
Its to do with set up on side fold soft floor ct
I have fitted air rams to the bows with a simple valve set up
hook up your compresor and up it goes
So now Im looking for some cts close to home that are different to mine size weight ect to see if it will work the same as my set up
If its works I will make up DIY kits and maybe a fitting service
So who wants to be a guinea pig  >:D
I live in the outer North East of Melbourne
PM me if you would like to know more
 :cheers:
Brett B

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Prado BB on September 22, 2011, 09:11:53 PM

can we see yours in action - youtube perhaps????

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 22, 2011, 09:13:49 PM

I will take some video of it on the week end and try and put on you tube

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Black Diamond on September 22, 2011, 09:15:31 PM

I remember you tellin me about this Brett when we got on the piss last, look forward to seeing how it goes mate  :cheers:

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 22, 2011, 09:20:16 PM

Yep good night that
Its works ok on mine but with a heavier canvas tents and larger tents I might have to step up to bigger diameter ram
So thats why I need guinea pigs

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: dno on September 22, 2011, 09:29:13 PM

Good to see you making progress with this, hope it go's well for you Brett.

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: GU Rich on September 22, 2011, 09:32:31 PM

After chatting to you about your plans for this Brett I'll be interested in seeing a video too  ;D

 :cheers:
Rich

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 22, 2011, 09:40:24 PM

Thanks Deano
Haven't had much time to spend on it but its getting there
The other guy I went to see Qld has one on his its working ok but could be better
Just need to spend a bit more time on it
It sounds easy but there is a bit involved
we use a lot of pneumatics at work so I can get all the bits and pieces at a good price aussie stuff
Been looking at the stuff from china heaps cheaper but not sure how long it will last
Last thing I want to do is be selling kits that wont last

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 22, 2011, 09:41:49 PM

Hey Rich you can come around and see it in the flesh mate

Title: Re: guinea pigs for a new project easy set up
Post by: GU Rich on September 22, 2011, 10:01:24 PM

I might take you up on that one day  ;D

Cheers

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 22, 2011, 10:03:11 PM

Any time Rich
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Fivid on September 23, 2011, 01:02:12 PM

Hi Brett, we have a Complete Campsite with 16' tent with heavy canvas and always keep the first awning attached to it so setup is pretty heavy if that suits your guinea pig scenario...?  We are not that far away, can arrange to go for a drive...

 :cheers:
Dave

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 23, 2011, 06:27:06 PM

Hi Dave
Sounds like a plan I will send you a PM
 :cheers:
Brett

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Digger on September 23, 2011, 06:44:32 PM

Was looking at something similar with my camprite but with 12v electric actuators , Good luck cant wait to see how turns out. :cup:

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 23, 2011, 06:57:50 PM

Hi Digger
I thought of 12v electric actuators to they are fine on the out side were you can get to them if they stop working
but if there on the inside on a side fold soft floor you cant open the tent
can be a heavey drain on your battery all depends on the weight they are pushing
 :cheers:
Brett

Title: Re: You tube Video Easy set up need guinea pigs for a new project
Post by: Brett B on September 25, 2011, 08:14:30 PM

Hi swaggers didnt get time to get the camper open this weekend
But have a video from about 6 months ago when I had 1 air ram and 1 gas strut
heres the link hope it works  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdrNr0-tKIw
With much swearing and cursing at the pc to get youtube working
 :cheers:
Brett

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project You tube Video
Post by: Brett B on October 03, 2011, 06:13:34 PM

Hi guys here's the next video still experimenting
This is with 2 air cylinders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZSsZeWrI14
It doesent make any difference if you use 19 LPM 75 LPM compressor
 :cheers:
Brett

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project You tube Video
Post by: Brett B on October 03, 2011, 06:18:32 PM

This has the awning on as well and is working against the vacuum from the tent

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project You tube Video
Post by: GU Rich on October 03, 2011, 06:31:26 PM

Good stuff mate!

Rich

Title: Re: Easy set up guinea pigs for a new project You tube Video
Post by: Brett B on October 03, 2011, 06:33:07 PM

Thanks Rich goin to try 32mm diameter rams next to see if there any quicker

Title: Re: Easy set up You tube Video
Post by: Jon on October 03, 2011, 06:47:01 PM

Do the struts power retract as well?

I have put 500n 600mm gas struts on our side fold and it takes the entire weight of the tent and full pole bag to hold them down when packing up.
To that end I have installed 2 rope cleats to allow me to pull the tent down and keep it held while I fold the rest.

Title: Re: Easy set up You tube Video
Post by: Brett B on October 03, 2011, 06:57:23 PM

Hi Jon
I have simple valve set up when the tent is set up I release the air so when it comes time to pack up it drops
as if there is nothing there no struts nice and easy
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Easy set up You tube Video
Post by: hookedon4wding on October 03, 2011, 07:43:09 PM

Watch out Travelander. Great job.