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Yarra · Yarra

Would like to know how to wire trailer towing lights on my 2004 Rav4. Have done Holdens and Fords, but this looks a lot harder to me. Any advice would be helpful :)

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi all Doing Gibb River Road in 2019 Any comments on What Brand of Dual Zone Fridge Freezer works for you. Always had Waeco and have been happy with CFX 40 but upgrading so to utilise more space and not have to use ice n esky..Engel dearer but lots of cheaper brands ie ARB.m.IRONMAN...EVERCOOL Any th...

palaceboy · palaceboy

https://www.gearbest.com/gps-accessories/pp_009363905538.html?wid=1433363&lkid=16597456&fbclid=IwAR27J1nTmHSWNhBuu0Kyzjx5Qjhf0HYfge5uM_...

HarryG · HarryG

Have had trouble with the lock on our 2012 Retreat caravan door - I have locked the door from the inside and have been unable to unlock it. The door lock works OK from the outside. Has anyone had similar problems and have worked out any solutions?

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

Hi all, the newie is still drinking from this fonuntain of knowledge. I have just had a quote to wire my car up for the van the controllers I have used before have had 2 adjustments one for how mush brake came on and the other for how soon it came on (and an override slider) I have been quoted a RED ARC TOW PRO EL...

mezza56 · mezza56

Not being a solar expert I'm looking for advice I want to add extra panels to our solar , I'm thinking of buying a 250w portable set up to supplement our reserves . Can I put an anderson plug onto the batteries to connect to the portable panels and still have the rooftop ones connected at the same time ? the p...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

One for the electrical whizzes, brother has just purchased 2000 Regal cruiser poptop. He was showing me the 12v and 240v light switches, I then went in search of the 12v feed in wiring, as I towed it home for him and didn't see any Anderson plug/s on the draw bar. The only thing I can see powering the 12v is t...

Snippy · Snippy

Rear main bearing seal on V8 100 series was done at 300,000km. Just had 330,000km service and the seal is leaking slightly. Would have expected it to last much longer. Towing 3.2t van.

Kezngaz1 · Kezngaz1

Hi there. Does anybody know if there is a Tpms out there that can have more than 4 sensors on a bluetooth set up, ones with a higher limit than 50 psi. These factors seem to be limiting the choice out there. Any info would be great, thanks. Kezngaz.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at getting some leveling ramps for van single axle, looking on EBay do i need to get the ones with the locking chocks any info would be great

subaru · subaru

Hello fellow members, i recently brought a satlink ws6906 finder, thinking that it would make life easier, but i can't get the thing to find any satellites, i am only after the Optus c1.can someone please help,i would appreciate it,thanks.

Hollowfrog · Hollowfrog

My 2011 Winebago Esperance has had an erratic indication of contents of the Grey Water tank since I purchased it 2 years ago. I generally have an indication of either 75% or 100% even though the tank is empty. That is no big deal as I know how much water I have emptied into it through my usage of the fresh wat...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

can a house battery that shows that it is fully charged be indeed stuffed? reason I ask this is 2-3hours after putting a load on the 12v fridge stops working through exssive draw. I have tried it with 2 different fridges, same story, regards oh wise ones

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, I finally got around to chucking the dcdc charger into the caravan this weekend. Tis a supercheap ridge ryder branded variant which is rated at 20amp. It can handle lead acid, gel and calcium batteries. I currently have a 125a/h battery doing duties for mostly lights and usb charging of variou...

LLD · LLD

I have an Aldi XS charger. I cannot identify the connector between the unit and the alligator clips. I'd like to make a second lead that has an SAE connector on it. Scanned the internet but cannot find the plug/socket type. Can anyone out there help? Thanks.

neil schrader · neil schrader

Hi folks, I have a Pioneer long range fuel tank fitted to my Isuzu mu x, while it is great for travelling, i had a problem with my gas line to my rear air conditioning unit. The line had been rubbing on the corner of the tank and had worn through and i lost my aircon gas and my cold air. Has anyone had this probl...

rodrocket · rodrocket

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Electric-Water-Heater-Home-Bathroom-Kitchen-Sink-Instant-Hot-System-AU/151911351717?hash=item235e9f...

Sheba · Sheba

Does any-one know where one can get Fiat Ducato keys cut at a reasonable price ? My friend doesn't have a spare, and doesn't want to spend around $700 for one. I think she can get one cut for a lot less, but she's been quoted about that figure by the Ducato Dealer. Cheers, Sheba.

ottg · ottg

Hi everyone, Looking for recommendations for either a small portable evaporative cooler or a portable refrigerated unit for a small 15' poptop caravan. Will only run from 220V. It cannot be a permanent installation as there is no available space. The standard space above the counter is taken...

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

Hi. My 1995 Outback Explorer died in the driveway (no power to anything), as in one day when I turned the key. Battery is charged and tests 'good' with load tester. I wriggled the harness wires that come thru the floor under the dash as I noticed a 'taped wire' in it, and got beeping back to key when inserti...

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	Wiring Trailer Lights On A Toyota 2004 Rav4 (Preview) Would like to know how to wire trailer towing lights on my 2004 Rav4. Have done Holdens and Fords, but this looks a lot harder to me. Any advice would be helpful :)	Yarra	2	998	09:06 PM Oct 26, 2018 by Yuglamron
	What Dual Zone fridge /freezer (Preview) Hi all Doing Gibb River Road in 2019 Any comments on What Brand of Dual Zone Fridge Freezer works for you. Always had Waeco and have been happy with CFX 40 but upgrading so to utilise more space and not have to use ice n esky..Engel dearer but lots of cheaper brands ie ARB.m.IRONMAN...EVERCOOL Any th...	brimhunter	10	1979	09:16 PM Oct 25, 2018 by darjak
	Best 20 bucks you'll ever spend :) (Preview) https://www.gearbest.com/gps-accessories/pp_009363905538.html?wid=1433363&lkid=16597456&fbclid=IwAR27J1nTmHSWNhBuu0Kyzjx5Qjhf0HYfge5uM_...	palaceboy	4	2250	01:32 PM Oct 25, 2018 by MikeL
	CARAVAN DOOR LOCKS (Preview) Have had trouble with the lock on our 2012 Retreat caravan door - I have locked the door from the inside and have been unable to unlock it. The door lock works OK from the outside. Has anyone had similar problems and have worked out any solutions?	HarryG	12	4091	12:00 PM Oct 25, 2018 by HarryG
	Break Controler (Preview) Hi all, the newie is still drinking from this fonuntain of knowledge. I have just had a quote to wire my car up for the van the controllers I have used before have had 2 adjustments one for how mush brake came on and the other for how soon it came on (and an override slider) I have been quoted a RED ARC TOW PRO EL...	not so grey nomads	16	1832	08:52 PM Oct 20, 2018 by not so grey nomads
	solar query (Preview) Not being a solar expert I'm looking for advice I want to add extra panels to our solar , I'm thinking of buying a 250w portable set up to supplement our reserves . Can I put an anderson plug onto the batteries to connect to the portable panels and still have the rooftop ones connected at the same time ? the p...	mezza56	2	1275	07:34 PM Oct 19, 2018 by T1 Terry
	12 volt feed in old van (Preview) One for the electrical whizzes, brother has just purchased 2000 Regal cruiser poptop. He was showing me the 12v and 240v light switches, I then went in search of the 12v feed in wiring, as I towed it home for him and didn't see any Anderson plug/s on the draw bar. The only thing I can see powering the 12v is t...	Stretch60	2	1069	04:03 PM Oct 19, 2018 by Stretch60
	LANDCRUISER 100 REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL (Preview) Rear main bearing seal on V8 100 series was done at 300,000km. Just had 330,000km service and the seal is leaking slightly. Would have expected it to last much longer. Towing 3.2t van.	Snippy	9	1118	02:26 PM Oct 19, 2018 by swamp
	Tpms (Preview) Hi there. Does anybody know if there is a Tpms out there that can have more than 4 sensors on a bluetooth set up, ones with a higher limit than 50 psi. These factors seem to be limiting the choice out there. Any info would be great, thanks. Kezngaz.	Kezngaz1	5	1251	10:22 AM Oct 19, 2018 by elliemike
	Leveling ramps (Preview) Looking at getting some leveling ramps for van single axle, looking on EBay do i need to get the ones with the locking chocks any info would be great	Cowboy7307	18	3673	04:25 PM Oct 18, 2018 by PeterD
	Satellite finder (Preview) Hello fellow members, i recently brought a satlink ws6906 finder, thinking that it would make life easier, but i can't get the thing to find any satellites, i am only after the Optus c1.can someone please help,i would appreciate it,thanks.	subaru	4	1314	03:41 PM Oct 18, 2018 by subaru
	Erratic Water Level indication (Preview) My 2011 Winebago Esperance has had an erratic indication of contents of the Grey Water tank since I purchased it 2 years ago. I generally have an indication of either 75% or 100% even though the tank is empty. That is no big deal as I know how much water I have emptied into it through my usage of the fresh wat...	Hollowfrog	2	1046	03:15 PM Oct 18, 2018 by Hollowfrog
	caravan battery (Preview) can a house battery that shows that it is fully charged be indeed stuffed? reason I ask this is 2-3hours after putting a load on the 12v fridge stops working through exssive draw. I have tried it with 2 different fridges, same story, regards oh wise ones	Juggenaut	8	1446	01:48 AM Oct 18, 2018 by Hylife
	Ridge Ryder DC-DC 20amp charger review and install (Preview) Hi all, I finally got around to chucking the dcdc charger into the caravan this weekend. Tis a supercheap ridge ryder branded variant which is rated at 20amp. It can handle lead acid, gel and calcium batteries. I currently have a 125a/h battery doing duties for mostly lights and usb charging of variou...	denmonkey	9	7455	01:39 AM Oct 18, 2018 by Hylife
	Aldi Charger Connection (Preview) I have an Aldi XS charger. I cannot identify the connector between the unit and the alligator clips. I'd like to make a second lead that has an SAE connector on it. Scanned the internet but cannot find the plug/socket type. Can anyone out there help? Thanks.	LLD	10	1544	01:09 AM Oct 18, 2018 by Hylife
	isuzu mu x. ARB pioneer long range fuel tank problems. (Preview) Hi folks, I have a Pioneer long range fuel tank fitted to my Isuzu mu x, while it is great for travelling, i had a problem with my gas line to my rear air conditioning unit. The line had been rubbing on the corner of the tank and had worn through and i lost my aircon gas and my cold air. Has anyone had this probl...	neil schrader	5	1803	02:36 PM Oct 17, 2018 by neil schrader
	Hot Water Heater (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Electric-Water-Heater-Home-Bathroom-Kitchen-Sink-Instant-Hot-System-AU/151911351717?hash=item235e9f...	rodrocket	3	896	02:04 PM Oct 17, 2018 by Dougwe
	Fiat Ducato Keys. (Preview) Does any-one know where one can get Fiat Ducato keys cut at a reasonable price ? My friend doesn't have a spare, and doesn't want to spend around $700 for one. I think she can get one cut for a lot less, but she's been quoted about that figure by the Ducato Dealer. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	14	4205	02:02 AM Oct 16, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Seeking recommendations for a small portable evaporative cooler or a refrigerated unit (Preview) Hi everyone, Looking for recommendations for either a small portable evaporative cooler or a portable refrigerated unit for a small 15' poptop caravan. Will only run from 220V. It cannot be a permanent installation as there is no available space. The standard space above the counter is taken...	ottg	5	809	02:33 PM Oct 13, 2018 by villatranquilla
	Isuzu Elf (Outback Explorer) manual (Preview) Hi. My 1995 Outback Explorer died in the driveway (no power to anything), as in one day when I turned the key. Battery is charged and tests 'good' with load tester. I wriggled the harness wires that come thru the floor under the dash as I noticed a 'taped wire' in it, and got beeping back to key when inserti...	Jim Moon	1	1019	10:06 AM Oct 13, 2018 by Jaahn
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