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Posthole Mick · Posthole Mick

Hey everybody, Need help here, I really do. I blow a 10amp fuse (red) every time I move from point A to point B. Happened three or four times now. Cant remember it was an issue when my van was new (3 years old). But these days I carry spares. By the way the circuit that it supplies seems to be light over kitche...

SueandDarryl · SueandDarryl

I have recently purchased an Andersen Hitch and done a trip from Brisbane to Adelaide and return. The "noiseless" hitch was quite noisy all the way to Adelaide - squeaks etc. Titan RV provided a new friction cone and some Boeing T9 lubricant. I used the lubricant but could not change the cone on the road...

Hetho · Hetho

Good morning all. I finished building my van 3 years ago and have since done approx 80000 km's. A big part of the build was research and part of this was which antenna For the TV. Decided upon the Winegard free vision sensor HV antenna at around $500.00. However, in the country it is lacking in performan...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I have installed a GME TX 3350 with the 6.6DBi Antenna that came as a package deal. I have it mounted to the nudge bar on the Pajero and the antenna is about 4-6 inchers below the roof line. It doesn't pick up a very good reception when someone is talking on it, lots of static and white noise. Does the r...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all we got the Lovells GVM upgrade on our 200 series during the week , they fitted HD springs on the front as it has the Toyo steel bull bar and HDB spring set on the back as our T/B weight of the van is nearly 300 kg and I nhave steel drawers full of tools plus a fridge and other gear . my wife didn't like the fac...

Dick0 · Dick0

I noticed today that Bunnings are selling a 2.2kw generator for $400.00. Maybe worth checking out if you are looking for a gennie.

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Sorry if this is a dumb question but wondering what your thoughts are when buying a motorhome should I look for petrol or diesel. Does it makes a difference either way? TIA

KevKim37 · KevKim37

I was chatting with a Bloke at Stockton Dam about his problem, that being 16mth old Jayco van went to drive off from home and all the Van Brakes locked on. After disconnecting car still locked on so being Xmas time no one open, so only way was to cut the brake wires at the backing plates to move the van. Has an...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, Does any one know for sure if you can join caravan chains by rated links or d shackles in victoria. Mr Red.

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

Hi All A question concerning wind deflectors (roof rack type) do they work has anyone on this site used one or uses one successfully appreciate any feed back Regards Neil

MONTY-B · MONTY-B

Hi, I'm looking to get some repair and maintenance work done on my new rig. Needs some body work and a water tank. Also needs some work on the pop top material wall. Does anyone know of a good caravan/ motor-home repair center in the northern rivers area. I'm based in Byron bay. Cheers Monty B (ALB) -- Edit...

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...

mezza56 · mezza56

Rubber tread still but a different variety, my wife and I are looking to purchase a good good " quality" pair of lightweight hiking boots each , has anyone bought some and where apart from the big rip off outdoor stores . We are off to Tassie for the summer and intend doing a lot of bush walking and hiking ....

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Not really sure where I should start this thread so will start here. I'm looking at buying a second hand motor home but so many of them seem to have the over the cabin extra space for another two people or even as a main bed. I would absolutely need to have my bed on the 'ground floor'. I don't need this type of...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi yawl, I picked up a cheap throttle controller off ebay ~$100 and have seem them as low as around 80.It's the Eittar 9S model A mate has both the idrive and the cheaper original kings and speaks highly off them both .He has said the idrive has more options but if you just want the increase in throttle se...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have checked through the search bar and most comments are pretty old, so, time to ask again. I have Cooper AT3 fitted to the Collie and have now done around the 80,000km mark. I am happy with that, however, I have never really liked them other than that. You see, not long after I got them I felt them slippi...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

What would a fully fitted spare wheel/tyre weigh please? Aussie Paul.

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi A dumb question more than likely i have posted a few threads lately trying to ponder if to purchase a 2018 Triton i have sort of decided but i have another question if someone can hel please On the new Triton i will be putting Bull Bar,Dual Batt system, Canopy and roof top tent also drawers in rear with du...

LLD · LLD

Anyone use one of these?Antenna Link I have a hand held CB that really only reaches vehicle in line of sight. Would like to use an aerial with it. -- Edited by LLD on Wednesday 14th of November 2018 01:12:55 PM

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	12 volt main switch (Preview) Hey everybody, Need help here, I really do. I blow a 10amp fuse (red) every time I move from point A to point B. Happened three or four times now. Cant remember it was an issue when my van was new (3 years old). But these days I carry spares. By the way the circuit that it supplies seems to be light over kitche...	Posthole Mick	11	1818	08:49 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Posthole Mick
	Andersen Hitch - any problems (Preview) I have recently purchased an Andersen Hitch and done a trip from Brisbane to Adelaide and return. The "noiseless" hitch was quite noisy all the way to Adelaide - squeaks etc. Titan RV provided a new friction cone and some Boeing T9 lubricant. I used the lubricant but could not change the cone on the road...	SueandDarryl	5	3455	08:37 PM Dec 1, 2018 by SueandDarryl
	TV Antennas (Preview) Good morning all. I finished building my van 3 years ago and have since done approx 80000 km's. A big part of the build was research and part of this was which antenna For the TV. Decided upon the Winegard free vision sensor HV antenna at around $500.00. However, in the country it is lacking in performan...	Hetho	19	6520	02:43 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	gme tx3350 (Preview) Hi, I have installed a GME TX 3350 with the 6.6DBi Antenna that came as a package deal. I have it mounted to the nudge bar on the Pajero and the antenna is about 4-6 inchers below the roof line. It doesn't pick up a very good reception when someone is talking on it, lots of static and white noise. Does the r...	wombat50	2	735	12:50 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	suspension (Preview) Hi all we got the Lovells GVM upgrade on our 200 series during the week , they fitted HD springs on the front as it has the Toyo steel bull bar and HDB spring set on the back as our T/B weight of the van is nearly 300 kg and I nhave steel drawers full of tools plus a fridge and other gear . my wife didn't like the fac...	mezza56	3	778	10:58 AM Dec 1, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Generator Inverter 2.2kw Bunnings (Preview) I noticed today that Bunnings are selling a 2.2kw generator for $400.00. Maybe worth checking out if you are looking for a gennie.	Dick0	5	2239	06:00 PM Nov 29, 2018 by Dick0
	Petrol or diesel? (Preview) Sorry if this is a dumb question but wondering what your thoughts are when buying a motorhome should I look for petrol or diesel. Does it makes a difference either way? TIA	Lily2018	17	1554	03:29 PM Nov 29, 2018 by JackoFJR
	Alko ESC Problem (Preview) I was chatting with a Bloke at Stockton Dam about his problem, that being 16mth old Jayco van went to drive off from home and all the Van Brakes locked on. After disconnecting car still locked on so being Xmas time no one open, so only way was to cut the brake wires at the backing plates to move the van. Has an...	KevKim37	11	8169	11:06 AM Nov 28, 2018 by WAZZA49
	Caravan Chains (Preview) Hi Guys, Does any one know for sure if you can join caravan chains by rated links or d shackles in victoria. Mr Red.	Mr Red	17	3634	05:00 PM Nov 24, 2018 by EkyLea
	Wind deflectors (Preview) Hi All A question concerning wind deflectors (roof rack type) do they work has anyone on this site used one or uses one successfully appreciate any feed back Regards Neil	nallingtoon	14	9604	03:40 PM Nov 24, 2018 by dogbox
	Northern Rivers caravan and motorhome repair (Preview) Hi, I'm looking to get some repair and maintenance work done on my new rig. Needs some body work and a water tank. Also needs some work on the pop top material wall. Does anyone know of a good caravan/ motor-home repair center in the northern rivers area. I'm based in Byron bay. Cheers Monty B (ALB) -- Edit...	MONTY-B	3	1315	01:24 PM Nov 24, 2018 by Hendo
	Over weight Motor home (Preview) Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...	j and v kids	18	1814	05:17 PM Nov 23, 2018 by TheHeaths
	Jockey Wheels (Preview) I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...	DMaxer	13	1789	04:19 PM Nov 23, 2018 by PeterD
	still tyres no but a diff tread (Preview) Rubber tread still but a different variety, my wife and I are looking to purchase a good good " quality" pair of lightweight hiking boots each , has anyone bought some and where apart from the big rip off outdoor stores . We are off to Tassie for the summer and intend doing a lot of bush walking and hiking ....	mezza56	4	1042	10:25 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Motor home with over head bed. (Preview) Not really sure where I should start this thread so will start here. I'm looking at buying a second hand motor home but so many of them seem to have the over the cabin extra space for another two people or even as a main bed. I would absolutely need to have my bed on the 'ground floor'. I don't need this type of...	Lily2018	4	1358	08:11 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Lily2018
	Throttle controller - ebay cheapie review (Preview) Hi yawl, I picked up a cheap throttle controller off ebay ~$100 and have seem them as low as around 80.It's the Eittar 9S model A mate has both the idrive and the cheaper original kings and speaks highly off them both .He has said the idrive has more options but if you just want the increase in throttle se...	denmonkey	11	2579	09:57 AM Nov 22, 2018 by denmonkey
	NOT AGAIN, YEP, TYRES! (Preview) I have checked through the search bar and most comments are pretty old, so, time to ask again. I have Cooper AT3 fitted to the Collie and have now done around the 80,000km mark. I am happy with that, however, I have never really liked them other than that. You see, not long after I got them I felt them slippi...	Dougwe	18	2263	06:22 PM Nov 21, 2018 by JeffRae
	Spare wheel weight.. (Preview) What would a fully fitted spare wheel/tyre weigh please? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	11	1621	03:02 PM Nov 21, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Dumb Newbie to 4WD (Preview) Hi A dumb question more than likely i have posted a few threads lately trying to ponder if to purchase a 2018 Triton i have sort of decided but i have another question if someone can hel please On the new Triton i will be putting Bull Bar,Dual Batt system, Canopy and roof top tent also drawers in rear with du...	brimhunter	15	1748	04:02 PM Nov 20, 2018 by Greg 1
	Glass Mount Aerial for CB (Preview) Anyone use one of these?Antenna Link I have a hand held CB that really only reaches vehicle in line of sight. Would like to use an aerial with it. -- Edited by LLD on Wednesday 14th of November 2018 01:12:55 PM	LLD	20	1945	01:50 PM Nov 20, 2018 by denmonkey
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