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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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Rear view camera
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I am wanting to upgrade my rear view camera on the van as well as on the tow vehicle. What do you suggest?
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jjellfern
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Fiat Ducato 2.3L Turbo
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The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?
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Hawke
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Lifting of caravan
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Hi All, I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we hav...
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Redfoot Stabilisers/Levelers
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Does anyone have any experience or opinion as to which stabiliser is best, electric or hydraulic for a motorhome?
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Levelers/Stabilisers for an Avida Motorhomne
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Does anyone have an idea of which is the best levelling system, electrical or hydraulic?
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Throttle controllers
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Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...
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Land cruiser DPF problems With 79 series workmates
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I have been offered a 2019 workmate tray back at a reasonable price considering the Land cruiser tax. It has 90,000 kml on the clock and has a full Toyota service history. It's an ex forestry vehicle already fitted with most of the goodies I would want, including bull bar, GVM upgrade, dual batteries, b...
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no hot water
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Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...
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Lithium battery charging
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HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...
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Extending the "A" Frame (Draw bar)
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Hi all, can anyone advise if its legal to extend the "A" frame of the van by 300-400mm.. If it was done by a professional workshop, would be legal in the sense for Insurance etc.. I would go back to the manufacturer but they are in Vic, I am in Qld.. Any feed back would help.. Its just that i find out "A" fra...
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Replacing old incandescent lights with new led lights.
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Hi all. Anyone out there that has replaced the old 150mm x 90mm exterior awning lights with the new Led type? I'm looking at a 3 colour light on ebay for around $60. Supposed to fit the same as old mounting holes. I'm not sure how bright they are either. Any ideas or input would be much appreciated thanks.
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Winguard coax cable fault
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Evening people. I have a particular issue that I am hoping someone may be able to provide advise on. On my Avan pop top (composite panel construct) the coax from the antenna to the van has broken off at the level where it enters the roof level with the top of the rubber boot that seal the entry point. I note t...
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Roof satellite dish
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Has anyone had problems with van roof sat dish
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New Fridge & Lithium Battery
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We were in Mackay Sat, ended up going to Kings to look at a smaller car fridge because the fridge we have will fit but its a little too big for the Haval. We ended up buying a 20l car fridge with cover plus a Lithium Battery (153.6Wh/13Ah@12V/48000Ah@3.2V) for $268.00. The battery is charged via a USB to U...
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A good AGM deep cycle battery
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Greetings fellow travellers, my current battery in the van is still working ok but I think it wont hold up to us doing any free camping for multiple days, as it is rapidly dropping voltage over a period of around 7 hours with out charge. So its time I looked around for a replacement. There are a whole range...
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Winegard Sensar Antenaa
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Chasing a old Winegard Sensar Antenaa boom and Panels for spare parts.
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Replacing Front Widow on a Jayco Stirling
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Any thoughts on replacing the wind out front window with a fixed window. I'm reluctant to attempt to do the job myself, but over the wet season during heavy rain Im not sure if the water was leaking in around the window frame or the wind out portion was not sealing properly. I'm leaning toward having a new...
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WDH Conversion from Chain type to Friction
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From this... Too this... Purchased parts were L-Pin, L-Bracket & Snap Up Lever. Could have done without the lever and made my own. The remainder of parts were from Bunnings and were cut and drilled to suit. Modification that was required due to width of Roundbars... Extend L-Pin square holes...
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Internet connection
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We are doing some long range travel soon and want to be able to use internet for travel planning, streaming, etc. We know about Starlink, but its a bit expensive. Weve become aware of Nighthawk. Love positive and/or helpful messages to help us decide. Cheers.
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