Graham Belby

Graham Belby

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.

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  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore85906 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Always lots of useful information.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91176 күн бұрын

    Always glad to share, thanks for your comments

  • @jebw
    @jebw6 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91176 күн бұрын

    Good to hear you watched through to the end, and thanks for your input.

  • @joeblogs4295
    @joeblogs42956 күн бұрын

    Interesting combo 🤪 but enjoyed the video nonetheless. Thank you for sharing

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91176 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mauricechew4671
    @mauricechew46716 күн бұрын

    The peat moss old mate used is way too wet.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91176 күн бұрын

    Yes, this was a new venture into the world of composting for our fellow Zoner. Thanks for your input.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91176 күн бұрын

    Yes, this was a new venture into composting for our fellow Zoner, thanks for your input

  • @gregwhittingham1909
    @gregwhittingham19097 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the videos Graham, keep them coming please

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91177 күн бұрын

    Thanks Greg, glad you are still enjoying them.

  • @ianbailey4114
    @ianbailey41147 күн бұрын

    Liked the No1 starting to consider this.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91177 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @thelonewolf666
    @thelonewolf6668 күн бұрын

    shame they dont make the base anymore---just 3 other rippoff models

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91177 күн бұрын

    Yep, this is still the best value Zone they have ever built….

  • @user-gp9us7ps7o
    @user-gp9us7ps7oАй бұрын

    Thanks, Graham, love your your practical and workable solutions.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    Appreciate your feedback, I enjoy making the vids and sharing info. Cheers Graham

  • @PaulMotu
    @PaulMotuАй бұрын

    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.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    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

  • @bradcarey7617
    @bradcarey7617Ай бұрын

    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

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    That’s a good point, didn’t think about that. Glad you’re enjoying our vids. Cheers Graham

  • @Travellingmcleods
    @TravellingmcleodsАй бұрын

    Great ideas & improvements, thanks for sharing 🥰

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Cheers Graham

  • @karenluke7497
    @karenluke7497Ай бұрын

    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 🏕️🔥🍾🥂

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    I will pass your comments on, certainly was a great weekend, Cheers Graham & Ann

  • @neilzantuck197
    @neilzantuck197Ай бұрын

    Well done Graham, sorry we couldn’t attend.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    Thanks, you will have to try and make the next one.

  • @caravansbythecampfire
    @caravansbythecampfireАй бұрын

    Looks good, we’ll have to get to the next one! Any links to those great products you featured?

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    Thanks guys, see uspsystems.com.au for the underbody mudflaps and the woody box. Hope that helps. Cheers Graham & Ann

  • @ArtZoneTravels
    @ArtZoneTravelsАй бұрын

    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 💫⭐️👍🏻

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    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

  • @ArtZoneTravels
    @ArtZoneTravelsАй бұрын

    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 💫

  • @MsFieldsy
    @MsFieldsyАй бұрын

    Thanks for the great video. Who makes The Woody?

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    Thank you, certainly is a beautiful location Woody - Wade Samin USPSYSTEMS.com.au 0418721240 Cheers Graham

  • @nicad74
    @nicad74Ай бұрын

    @@grahambelby9117 the box doesn’t seem to be in this website. Is it not available yet?

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    @@nicad74 It was a prototype on display, coming soon he said, if you email him I’m sure he will keep you posted

  • @robyndoughman2397
    @robyndoughman2397Ай бұрын

    Beautiful spot

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby9117Ай бұрын

    Thanks, certainly was a great camp site.

  • @kevinroberts2395
    @kevinroberts23952 ай бұрын

    The typical reason for burnt plugs and sockets, is people unplugging without turning off the supply first.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @coadyg
    @coadyg2 ай бұрын

    Sorry for the loss of shadow.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @peterneumann6848
    @peterneumann68482 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Some great ideas for any van.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @BusinessAustralian
    @BusinessAustralian2 ай бұрын

    RIP Shadow. Gotta love those Cavvys.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Thanks, and we still miss him sooo much.

  • @AbbynDoogs
    @AbbynDoogs2 ай бұрын

    Love your tips n tricks thank you

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    That’s great, we like sharing.

  • @sherylryan7038
    @sherylryan70382 ай бұрын

    Awesome knowledge as usual never boring❤

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much, glad you enjoy our vids.

  • @richardcharlton8259
    @richardcharlton82592 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip on the seats ours are short as well time for new ones

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Yes, they certainly needed improvement.

  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore85902 ай бұрын

    Great tips thanks.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Your welcome, thanks

  • @user-zv7fv6df4v
    @user-zv7fv6df4v2 ай бұрын

    Nice work guys

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91172 ай бұрын

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @michaelnugara1
    @michaelnugara13 ай бұрын

    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

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    Didn’t know that, thanks for the tip. Cheers Graham

  • @annepowditch5543
    @annepowditch55433 ай бұрын

    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

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    Great tip, thanks 👍

  • @tomz3806
    @tomz38063 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    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

  • @JuanitaEng
    @JuanitaEng3 ай бұрын

    What would one then use as a jack in case of a flat wheel on the caravan? Thanks.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    Hi, these Blackjacks are only intended to raise and lower the draw bar, a wheel jack is usually provided by the manufacturer. Cheers

  • @caravansbythecampfire
    @caravansbythecampfire3 ай бұрын

    Excellent - I’ll have to get one of those 5 mtrs cable extensions!

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    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

  • @gregwhittingham1909
    @gregwhittingham19093 ай бұрын

    Another good video mate

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed 👍 Cheers Graham

  • @davidnicolemcleod5664
    @davidnicolemcleod56643 ай бұрын

    So sorry to hear about Shadow. Love your videos.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    Thanks, we miss our travel buddy so much. Glad you enjoy our vids. Cheers Graham & Ann

  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore85904 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video review.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @caravansbythecampfire
    @caravansbythecampfire4 ай бұрын

    Love the insights and sensible suggestions Graham!

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91173 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @annepowditch5543
    @annepowditch55434 ай бұрын

    Use clear disposable shower caps $2 for 10 at IGA one each side on fans to keep the clean.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks, great idea 👍

  • @tanyagaryboyer7095
    @tanyagaryboyer70954 ай бұрын

    Great tips Graham wink. 😉 Gary & Tanya thanks for the mention.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    I had good advisers 🧐

  • @Amazinglanddownunder-Australia
    @Amazinglanddownunder-Australia4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. We are ordering our zone soon. 😊

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, good choice on the Zone, may you look forward to plenty of adventures soon. 😎

  • @tanyagaryboyer7095
    @tanyagaryboyer70954 ай бұрын

    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

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Hey guys, thanks so much, we really miss our little travel buddy, more than we thought we would. We have lots of great memories and have appreciated so many people reaching out to us. As a friend pointed out, Shadow had seen more of Australia in his 14 years than many Aussie’s do in their lifetime. I’m sure we will catch up with you some where down the track. Cheers Graham & Ann

  • @steeldragon5867
    @steeldragon58674 ай бұрын

    Just wondering what were the zone problems that you state, or was that just click bait, thinking of getting a zone

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    This was the third episode in a series, showing problems and the solutions, mostly which I have experienced in our Zone RV. Thanks for watching..

  • @steeldragon5867
    @steeldragon58674 ай бұрын

    @@grahambelby9117 no problems Graham, I'll check your previous vids, cheers mate

  • @AbbynDoogs
    @AbbynDoogs4 ай бұрын

    Graham, thanks so much for your very informative videos. We’ve recently purchased a 2nd hand Base 17 and your content along with Next Level Oz & The Lifestyle Pioneers have helped us understand our van and it’s built in equipment have been brilliant. So sad to hear about Shadow Abby & Dougal

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the Zone Club, appreciate your comments, we were the same when we we’re purchasing our Zone, always searching for information. So now we are glad to give back. Might see you out there one day.. Regards Graham &Ann ZB171

  • @bradcarey7617
    @bradcarey76174 ай бұрын

    Love these vids, straight to the point, no fluffing around. What a shame to lose the assistant co pilot 😢

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comments, and yes we are quite sad to loose our little travel buddy.

  • @neilzantuck197
    @neilzantuck1974 ай бұрын

    ZB133, Vale Shadow

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Yes, has been a big loss in our lives.

  • @baumie4618
    @baumie46184 ай бұрын

    Nothing harder then losing a fur mate. RIP Shadow

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    You are right, we have found it really hard.

  • @jamesaustralian9829
    @jamesaustralian98294 ай бұрын

    The main problem, is you take that oversize septic tank on public highways and don't have the decency to get off the damn road, instead you sit in la la land doing 90 odd holding everyone up for hours on end. Solution - donate said septic tank to a church to assist with the homeless, and may it never be on a public road ever again.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    You sound like a mate of John Cadogan’s. 😔

  • @steeldragon5867
    @steeldragon58674 ай бұрын

    You are an absolute f- wit, or truck driver, same thing, go get your boyfriend to give you a heady

  • @steeldragon5867
    @steeldragon58674 ай бұрын

    Jimmy, you poor excuse for a human

  • @richardcharlton8259
    @richardcharlton82594 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear about shadow mate if anything good comes from it everyone with a dog in a zone caravan will be changing their gas sensor

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, really appreciate everyone’s kind thoughts. Regards Graham & Ann

  • @ianbailey4114
    @ianbailey41144 ай бұрын

    I like your tips, good info .

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks, glad you picked up some tips. Cheers Graham & Ann

  • @nicad74
    @nicad744 ай бұрын

    So sad to hear about dear little Shadow. Sending love to both of you Graham and Anne ❤

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks, has been so sad not having our little travel buddy with us anymore. Regards Graham & Ann

  • @iandibley8032
    @iandibley80324 ай бұрын

    G'day Graham, sorry to hear about your best mate Shadow. When torquing the wheel nuts the 120nm should be unlubricated studs, any lube on the stud, the actual torque can be 15- 20 % higher than the set 120nm. I always carry spare studs of the correct grade and nuts. Safe travels

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your kind thoughts and that’s good info on the studs, appreciate it. Cheers Graham

  • @iandibley8032
    @iandibley80324 ай бұрын

    @grahambelby9117 I purchased my spare studs & nuts from Nice Products. They stock Grade 8, 10.9,12.9 with various knurled diameters and spline pitches. Really, having spare studs are essential, especially when travelling in insolated areas. Ian

  • @robyndoughman2397
    @robyndoughman23974 ай бұрын

    Darling Shadow - so sad - he had the best life with you two

  • @Stuartgowans
    @Stuartgowans4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. So sorry to hear about Shadow, it was great to meet you and Shadow in Maleny last April. Take care and look forward to more episodes.

  • @grahambelby9117
    @grahambelby91174 ай бұрын

    He certainly did, we have so many great memories, thanks so much. Graham & Ann