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Dmax uncomfortable bouncy ride
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I have a 2016 dual cab 4x4 and experience a very bouncy uncomfortable ride when towing my van which is a Legacy 630, GTM 2440 ATM 2580. Unfortunately I went to a weigh bridge yesterday that malfunctioned so I cannot give weights as yet. However I fitted Thor twin bellows air bags and so far no difference i...
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Electrics!
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Hi, We have a 2013 VW Tiguan and a 2004 Jayco Freedom (newly purchased the van from QLD). We are having a great deal of trouble getting the indicators on the van to work, has been with VW then an auto electrician who specialises in caravans and no joy! Any clues? The car and van are going into VW again to be...
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mcandy
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amps n vaults
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how many amps are there in a vault?
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the rocket
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Help with Wiring Battery, Charger & Load
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I wired my car generator (charger), battery & Waeco (load) as per fig 1 below to save long leads. It's a bit more complicate in reality as I have solar panels, a second battery and a second fridge but the bus-bar was intended to simplify things. However methinks that I should have everything connec...
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LLD
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Bicycle rack mounts and extra metal storage boxes
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I hope someone can point me in a direction and recommend a vendor in Joondalup, WA area. The caravan is a 15ft Jayco Freedom poptop. There is a rear mounted spare-wheel installed. I would like to mount a storage box at both sides of the wheel. The front has a storage compartment lid that gets used oft...
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ottg
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Omegalec (Jurgens) vs Genius II
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My Omegalec power management system has eventually failed. Works fine on 240V and the supply from my vehicle. Trips an internal circuit breaker with anything mechanical (pump, fan) or more than a few lights. Battery charges and works fine. It's always been dodgy (or underpowered). Looking at a BMP...
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LLD
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Table size
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My Jayco Starcraft outback was purchased 2nd hand. It has an oversized table. It does not fit into the drop down slot to make a bed. I would like to have the correct size. What are my options?
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Rudiedj
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Diesel heater outlet ducting
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Hi all, is it possible to use duct tape to join two lengths of duct together. Regards -- Edited by Burgo1 on Tuesday 25th of September 2018 09:07:33 PM
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Burgo1
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Engine oils...... oil pressure sensor...I get the run around
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Appreciate some advice . Oil pressure too high in a 454 EFI Chevy big block. 50 to 80 on the gauge and the testing unit. . Chevy's do have a reputation of running high temps. The previous oil pressure sensor only lasted for two years, replaced it again after it blew out the centre, and the oil pouring out , i...
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Vanderee
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Warning for potential Holden Colorado buyers
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A Mate of mine who has an inside word on this stuff has told me to stay clear of buying a Colorado if you plan on towing and if you know anyone with one to tell them that they should have the upgraded heavy duty load leveling tow pack. They have found cracking in the tubs and tub chassis mounts as well as the fue...
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Fitting a camera to the rear.
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I recently bought a traffic camera to record whatever in front of my Mazda T 3500 mobile home.All OK, except that I would like to fit one on the rear window, too.How to connect to 12 volt at the back, that will turn on when the ignition is turned on.That is, unless I run a wire from the dash to the rear !? Any id...
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pipes
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Dometic RM4805 AES Fridge,
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Hi I am having trouble with a Dometic RM4805 fridge that is freezing everything at its highest temp setting, if the Thermostat was buggered surely the fridge would not get cold, or can they fail and jam on ??? The Manual is useless. Cheers Perry
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Perry
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Failure of "push fit" water connections
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Make sure that you turn off your water pump when not occupying the van or travelling. Just finished helping a neighbour clean out and fix his van - a "push fit" connection became dislodged on a bit of rough road, and because his pump was on, it emptied a couple of hundred litres of water into his van befor...
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Belts for Toyota Coaster
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new owner of Toyota coaster 1988 and would like to carry spare fan and drive belts but Toyota said do not make anymore. Can anyone help? vin number hb310002548
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Mu-X seats
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Just bought a new Mu-X but they have two small extra seats in the back takeing up space needed for draws and camping gear there easily removed,the cars registered in NSW ,anyone here have a similar car that might know of any legalities ,there not structural as far as I can see, just a few set screws and the...
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To lead or not to lead
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Just wondering if you can buy an electric lead which has 15 amp pin plug one end and 10amp pin plug the other... We have a Palamino backpack slide on camper and if we stay at friends just want to be able to plug into mains for the night. Thankyou
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Honda genny ez350
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Just bought this off my cousin. Does anyone run a charger from this? What size? I just want to use it to charge my 100amp agm battery. What is the biggest charger I can use? Can the 6amp battery dc charger output be used? Is there a voltage cut off unit I can buy to prevent overloading? Thanks Tony
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Eaglemax
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LED Headlight swap- your old eyes will thank you :)
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Hey Guys, I've finally got around to swapping out those horrendous low beams for a set of LED bulbs. Not wanting to spend a squillion on testing some out, I was happy to throw 35 bucks at them to try them out. I know I'm only 44 but I'm already starting to not enjoy a night drive as much as I used to. So to say I'm...
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Battery won’t charge
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Where do I start, our van has two big batteries for breakaway system and battery power for out bush! My problem is,the van has been in storage for nearly a month with no power, now we have no lights,( but power to the appliances from the 240volts at the park) the battery charger is on, it has a red light but...
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Starcraft Outback wheel misalignment.
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I have just had my Starcraft Outback single axle van back following a second alignment of wheels, after nearside tyre found to be scuffing off outer-side tread. This originally occurred during the first 15,000 km of the vans life on a trip to W.A. and return to Brisbane. Maker was contacted and sent p...
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