Quote from: Fizzie on August 15, 2026, 05:25:16 PMThis one came with a 150mm pole-tube, & is for locking the push-on cap in place.

Was thinking about doing similar with the screw-on cap I have on the 90mm conduit tube for sullage hoses.

OK, so dimensions aren't critical, and it doesn't need to be tubular. I'd just use a piece of 10mm staino bar and drill a hole in each end for an R clip. Or if you have a welder you could weld a washer on one end, and use the R clip at the other end.

I was surprised to see you can actually buy them, but $30 is a bit steep.

 https://www.carapartsrv.com.au/caravan-or-rv-pole-container-end-pin-lockable-for

Quote from: Troopy_03 on August 14, 2026, 08:38:49 AMA pic of where it is installed maybe helpful.

This one came with a 150mm pole-tube, & is for locking the push-on cap in place.

Was thinking about doing similar with the screw-on cap I have on the 90mm conduit tube for sullage hoses.

I am 80% for a go, will need to confirm in the coming days

GG

Quote from: Fizzie on August 12, 2026, 06:56:53 AMCaravan Park, Showgrounds, or free camp just out of town

& you're right about the sunset!

Blackhall we were at the showgrounds. the 'free' camp seemed very full.

Anyone up for an Amigos this coming wednesday at the Settlement in Cranny (same as last time)..

Quote from: Fizzie on August 14, 2026, 07:41:44 AMThanks, everybody, for suggestions re Clevis Pins - closest thing I've seen so far!

Thinking that mine may be a specially made up thing? CP are all apparently solid & reasonably short, while the one I showed you is hollow, 190mm long x 13mm OD!

If you can't find one for sale, you may be able to get someone to weld a washer to the top of a piece of tube, to make one.

Depending on the critical dimensions, and where it has to fit, you may also be able to just get a piece of tubing and instead of welding the flat head, drill a hole for a split pin to retain a washer slipped over the tube.

A pic of where it is installed maybe helpful.

Thanks, everybody, for suggestions re Clevis Pins - closest thing I've seen so far!

Thinking that mine may be a specially made up thing? CP are all apparently solid & reasonably short, while the one I showed you is hollow, 190mm long x 13mm OD!

Quote from: Hairs on August 13, 2026, 05:01:27 PMBrooms Head Caravan Park, a lot of things have changed there in the couple of years.
I too, would of thought that the folder fire pit was sufficient, but no, it had to be 300mm above ground.

Wow!

I suppose, though, that we should be grateful that they even allow fires! A lot of Parks don't allow them at all.

Try an industrial fastener supply business Fizzie, I reckon they would be your best bet.

Quote from: Fizzie on August 13, 2026, 01:10:30 PMWhat do you call these "pins"

Latch pins / lock pins / something else  

& where do you get them? The BGS has nothing! 

Hi Fizzie,
I googled SS flat head pins and this came up on Allie Express. "5/10pcs M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 Clevis Pins With Head 304 Stainless Steel Shaft Flat Head With Hole Pin Bolt Pin Cylindrical Pins"
Hope that helps.

Rowlie