Update: Jerry Can Holder

Having bought two lengths of angle iron we were reasy to start making the frame for our triple jerry can holder.

Deciding where to put the upright

Position 1 - Outside Edge

Mockup of the positioning of the jerry can holder

Triple Jerry Can Holder 2

12 Volt Camping Light

At the campertrailers.org website was a tip for creating a 12 volt camping light. To make the light we bought the following items:

Arlec Light - $9.80 (Bunnings)

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Nelson ELV 12 volt Fluorescent Lamp - $10.00 (Bunnings)

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Cigarette Adapter - $3.95 (Jaycar)

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We removed the 240v plug from the Arlec Light and replaced it with the Cigarette Adapter. The connections were silver soldered and the cigartette adapter was then reassembled. The Nelson ELV 12 volt lamp was then fitted.

The light was then plugged into a 12v socket and tested. We were pleasantly surprised with the brightness of the light.

For less than $25 we now have a good 12 volt light for the Camper Trailer.

Towing Economy

Having hitched the Outback Sturt camper trailer to the Pajero earlier in the day, it was time to take the camper to my father's place in Adelaide.

We will be making the jerry can holder for the front of the camper as well as purchasing an inner spring mattress to replace the thin foam mattress that is currently in the camper.

Economy
We drove 225km and used 44 litres of LPG.
We drove at 100kph (highway).
This equated to 19.56ltr/100km. 
LPG cost was $0.541c/ltr.
Total cost was $23.81.

Martins Bend

We took the 4WD and Camper Trailer out to Martins Bend for a photo shot.

Cleaning Canvas

To remove bird droppings try a stiff bristle brush. If it still remains grate some sunlight soap & add some hot water & stir into a paste. Then add a heap of cold water. Wet the canvas down & using a soft brush rub the area over & hose off.

To remove dust on canvas first brush down with soft brush & then hose off. If still there you could then rub over with soft brush & sunlight soap & hose off.

Don't use detergent as it could remove the waterproofing qualities of the canvas.
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