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So does water come out when the pump is on? If so, definitely another outlet.  Other than that, no sure what it would be for?

G'day...Me again
Just spent an hour (and about 30l of water) doing a bit of a test.  Think I'm right in saying it's another outlet- alternative to the shower on the RHS.  Pretty sure it's not another 'Other Source' inlet...well I couldn't get it to work if it is!! Inboard from the stopcock there's a 'T' junction- I'm thinking one side is supply from the pump but don't know what the other would be...?
Does that sound about right??

Dave

Hey there everyone...got a quick question...
Just checking on the function of the hose connection on the back right corner of our '24 Firetail Mk5.  Is it a second 'Other Source' inlet or an outlet from the rear tank (we only have rear tank). Want to replace the water in the tank and saw this and wondered if it was an outlet- when I open the tap water does come out- but not much.  No info in the manual about it.  And BTW...I've read all the info re emptying the tank- remove plate and hose etc....

Thanks... Dave

It's a bit exy.
I measured the thickness of the guard,it looks about 1 mm and a bit.
But the top folds under another piece of sheet metal,a tight fit.
I'll have to ring the shop and see if he can do a sloping,rounded type edge,from the top down a bit.
If not it could look a bit odd.
Hopefully he can,or i may have to find a different coating,i could apply with a roller to give a mild stiple effect.
I did not want to do this myself.
I will go armed with a bolt to the bolt king,and see what they have.
I'm not sure,but i think someone told me stainless steel bolts can be a bit soft.These guard ones are not under a lot of stress tho.
I admire that you fitted up the awning,hope the snapped bolt wasn't too much of a pain in the bum.I wouldn't even try it,i know my limitations.
      Thanks mark

Quote$119 per side.
Maybe an extra $44 per side if undercoat is needed.

Ouch ! that inflation's a killer !

QuoteHow thick was your coating.

Not sure how thick mine is meant to be, or how thick the panels are for that matter, but measuring the stone guards around the outside edges I'm getting anything from 2.5 to 3.8mm, with most measurements between 2.8 to 3.2mm.

QuoteProbably need new bolts,but that's ok,i was going to put new marine grade stainless on.

I can't remember if I replaced the bolt's or not, but they are 15mm long SS316.
I do remember applying Loctite when I reassembled the guards, and I also remember snapping bolt heads when I went to retrofit a quick awning . . .

Regarding bolts, my guards are coated on the front side and edges only.  The rear as well as the top & bottom are not coated, so it shouldn't affect bolt lengths.

Hi luke,just had a quote.
$119 per side.
Maybe an extra $44 per side if undercoat is needed.
Thickness will be 3mm.
That seems thick,but i have never seen this stuff before.
It get's a good rap on reviews here and there tho.
How thick was your coating.
Probably need new bolts,but that's ok,i was going to put new marine grade stainless on.
      Thanks mark

Thanks luke,that sounds like the go to me.
I'm not concerned about the non gloss finish.
It does seem easy to get them off.So i'll have a look around,see if there is anyone on the Brisbane baydide area does it. Thanks mark

Bump

Sorry, can't help with the paint selection, but I can give you more choices.

On the MK4 they're are just screwed on to rivnuts on the frame, so very easy to get on and off.
I took mine to one of the local 'rhino liner' mobs that do ute tub liners etc, and had them coated.

This was a few years ago, but the receipt shows $120 for the two, and they've haven't chipped since 
(you do loose the nice smooth shiny finish though)

Perfect, thanks