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Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.
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Old 10amp and 15amp power outlets
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Hi everyon, there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets f...
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Water regulator
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Hi. Is it essential or just wise to buy one of those little thingys that regulates mains water into my van? Which sort? Brass? Does it connect to the caravan park tap or to the van input connection? Thanks Noel
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Changing front and side marker lights
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Hello nomads, I have started to change old front and side marker lights to LEDs on my 2003 Evernew. Have run into some issues: 1. 0n 4 side markers there are 2 brown wires, another side marker has only one brown wire and there is 3 brown wires on the bottom left hand marker. I am thinking the one brown wire is...
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Domestic cts4110 toilet keep running
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Hi All I have a dometic cts4110 toilet that keeps overflowing. when I flush it works fine but after a while it will flush again and not stop until water is switched off. the solenoid valve appears to be working ok. just wondering if anybody else has had this problem. Thanks
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rayhorse
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Front Park light wiring
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Gday all. Ive recently purchased a 2006 518cdi NCV3 Sprinter, and found the wiring on the park lamp all deteriorated when I was changing the globe. It wasnt burnt at all but the plastic covering had gone hard and brittle and was falling apart. Rather than pulling the lens off the housing and replacing a...
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AL-KO Wheel nuts
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Can anyone tell me the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums
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Bukhouse
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Caravan wiring for 2003 Evernew
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Hi everyone, I am in a real bind (literally when you see the wiring in my van). I would like to know what each colour is on the back of my fridge and what they. I have also traced the wires that come out of the floor near the battery box. Are these wires supposed to be spiced?. It all looks dodgy. any help would r...
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Harrier Airconditioner P5 Alarm
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My Jayco van has a Harrier lite air conditioning system. I powered it up today. It ran for a few minutes then gave a P5 error code. I connected the van to another 240 volt supply and it did the same thing. Can anyone assist me please Cheers Rabs
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Transporting Caravan with Cracked Chassis
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We recently were heading from home in Melbourne to Adelaide and discovered part-way there at the Grampians that there was a serious crack in the part of the chassis supporting the undercarriage. Not wishing to tow any further for safety reasons we stopped in a nearby caravan park. The insurance comp...
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Electric vehicles
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I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ
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Coromal pioneer 544
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Hi has anyone got an 2005 pioneer 544 off road poptop
Is so what size rims and tyre do they run ?
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Bukhouse
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Remapping my 4x4
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Dose anyone know a good mechanic that remaps engines near Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast
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Phil and Teresa
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No 12 volt power. Intermittently!
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Hi, I have a Colorado Frontier 2016 18ft. The battery is between 13.5 and 14.1. The battery terminal is clean and tight. All the fuses are ok, Ive checked all fuses and put a multi meter on the outlet so all good. Ive replaced the relay that works the cut off switch for all the 12 volt. Problem is 3 days no 12 v...
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VOLTX LiFePO4 battery on sale
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If anyone is looking to buy an inexpensive battery then these are back on sale through Woolworths.https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/pro ... a6KQowHDHAThey were at this price with Bunning last week before jumping in price. There have been some good reviews and tear downs of these batteries ot...
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Effect on weight and balance
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I have just removed a 45kg roof top airconditioner, net weight reduction is 35 kg from directly over the axle group, What would be the nett effect to the weight and balance of the caravan. -- Edited by Gundog on Tuesday 24th of September 2024 09:46:59 AM
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TPMS
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This is my first post here but I have a look every day to see what is going on. I am thinking of putting a TPMS on my dual rear wheel motorhome and would appreciate any feedback on what brand to use. I will have flexible valve extensions so the rear valves will be accessible from the outside rim. Many thanks i...
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Solar Panel Mounting Pads Adhesive
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G'day members, I was going to screw on my solar panels with Fasteners but has anyone used Sika 221 as was recommended to me. No holes which is ideal. Am told surface prep is very important if using adhesive. -- Edited by Dtassie on Sunday 1st of September 2024 10:13:02 AM
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Ways to run a 3 way fridge.
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Taking delivery of a new van Monday week, it was sitting on the lot but new as a demo but is exactly what we want. I have been vanning for about 15 years and to date all on board fridges have bee 90 litre wired thru the 7 pin plug ( or so I thought ). When signing up they asked me if I needed a 12 pin plug added to whi...
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Next Gen Ranger brake controller delay
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Hi all I've been unable to get caravan brakes working properly with a new Ford Ranger (with integrated brake controller). Hooked up to van in the driveway and it works, but it takes a 6-7 seconds before they activate. I can hear the magnets humming straight away, but there is a delay until they grab. ...
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