Tales of the travels, trials and triumphs as we explore Australia in a converted bus

Motorhome Tour - Improvements and Alterations to the Motorhome

This is an incomplete list of the changes and alterations we have made to Hobohome (the motorhome)- most of this was done not because there was anything wrong with the motorhome - but to fit our lifestyle or to make the motorhome more comfortable for the two of us (it was set-up for a family of 4 when we bought it).

Remote control for the winch
Added a aluminium cover to the wear zone in the Moke-bay
Painted the Moke-bay
Added two large storage shelves to the Moke-bay
Changed the method of jacking the Moke to raise and lower the suspension
Fitted a digital ammeter to show charge and discharge net current
Added packing under the Moke front wheels to allow the ramps to easily slide in and out
Added spring catches to cupboards in bedroom
Fitted rear reversing camera
Fitted foot switch for exhaust break
New door lock and additional lock on bi-fold door
Replaced stereo and added sub
Extended video system to allow DVD's to be played
Alarm system fitted
Added new lighting over bench
Remove extra passenger seats
Remove existing table and bench unit
Built new dinning set
Removed bunk beds and fit new storage unit and bench unit
Built new wrap-around lounge
Built new storage units into the floor in the bedroom
Built shelves in outside storage bins
Fitted cat door
Added additional shunt to obtain correct readings from ammeter.
Added flu to roof to aspirate the gas fridge (didn't help)
Added baffle to back of fridge as per recommendations(didn't help)
Altered the alternator regulator to increase depth of charge
Replaced the gas fridge with a compressor type (best thing ever!)
Added 4 new solar panels
New floor covering throughout motorhome
Sorted out the winch power system
24v based power supply for computer systems
Added satellite TV system
Sound-proofed engine bay
Added airbag assisted suspension to the rear
Replaced the drivers seat
Replaced the Bedford 466 engine with an Izusu
Re-cover the dashboard
Built turntable for the sat dish
Built a portable outside light
Replaced TV with TFT screen
Fitted rev-counter
Added new rear-view camera and monitor
New LCD screens for the bedroom
New Stove
Added side view camera
Re-line the ceiling
Replaced the BP solar regulator with a PL40
Added Xantrex battery monitor
Replaced the rear springs and reset the front ones
Added power steering
Replaced the window tinting
Altered the bedroom escape hatch to allow better air flow in warm weather
Added rain water collection system