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Aluminet sail shade cloth
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tried something called Aluminet that is an aluminized open weave shade cloth. We have been using it for a year and it really does mitigate solar loading. It reflects 70% and the open weave permits breeze to blow through preventing heat buildup. The skin of caravan is no hotter than ambient. Used it for...
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Reed
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Diesel heater affecting radio reception
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G'day all. I have a diesel heater installed in our van. It is connected direct to the batteries as per makers instructions. Works very well. When the heater is switched on and until it is switched off, it causes the am radio is be unusable. There is a heap of static on the radio. When the heater is switched...
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Robreen
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Hot water booster
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I have a 21 - 22 ft Regent caravan which has a Suburban Gas/Electric HWS in the front right corner, under the bedside cabinet and taking up part of the tunnel boot, so where did Regent put the shower when they built the van? Right at the back, of course. Does anyone out there know of some sort of booster to...
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Dave1952
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Internal roof problem
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Hi guys. I posted this on another site with no results so thought I would turn to the Golden Oldies. I have a 16 yo pop top. With constantly going up and down the ceiling has torn virtually all around, see pics. I am thinking of slicing with a Stanley, Sikaflexing then applying a vinyl tape. Any other ideas...
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Colin Penrose
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Angle or RHS for drawbar
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Doing some research atm on drawbars. Going to use an "A" frame type in new caravan to be built. Van wont be over 850kg ATM 650kg tare towball weight will be around 70kg Angle I'm looking at is-75 X 50 X 5 BLACK ANGLE AS3679/300W: 75mm H: 50mm T: 5mm Kg/mt: 4.4or RHS65 X 35 X 2.5 RHS AS1163 C350 LOH: 35mm W: 65m...
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Eaglemax
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my take on entertainment for my van
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Hi guys, Last weekend was a bit of an average day weather wise, so I decided to take on an in-van project trying to make it a bit more comfy for me to watch a movie or use the tablet whilst in bed. I didn't want to add a tv as I don't want to dedicate the space or set up to one and frankly it just wouldn't get that muc...
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denmonkey
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The new mux
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Just signed a deal on a new mux4wd great deal was very happy wont be picking it up for a few weeks,Just found out today they have a dpf filter in the new one (just my luck )can cost up to $500 dollars to clean,any one here running a vehicle with one of these things fitted,I do my own servicing are they easy to g...
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Ron-D
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wheel nuts
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I recently changed my hitch to a Hitch Ezy and used a torque wrench to do the nuts up to the required tension as per the instructions , there has been mention on the forum about peoples hitches coming loose as with wheels on their vans . So I'd prefer it didn't happen to me. What I'm after is info on what tensi...
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mezza56
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Wifi modem regularly dropping the internet connection
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The WIFI modem in my van drops the internet connection after my Computer/TV has been idle for a while. I keep on having to continually reboot the modem to have the connectivity returned. I have followed the instruction manual regarding reconfiguration of the modems software however this has not rec...
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Fraggle
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Rooftop air conditioner?
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our air conditioner died...insurance is paying out for repair...we have decided to pay the extra and get a new reverse cycle air conditioner. Any suggestions on brand? Any brand or model quieter than othhers. all advice gratefull received! Thanks!
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buffy61
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Foldaway TV Antenna
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Im looking at one of these antennas and was hoping to get some opinions on them. Are they any good etc?
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Ger08
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Upgrade of outside shower on the Bushtracker
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ive posted this on the BT owners site. But I think it is a great upgrade for those with outside showers. I have been frustrated By the outside shower hose and hand piec. The hose is too short and very stiff and inflexible until a fair amount of hot water has passed through it to soften it up. The hand piece is...
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Cyclops
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Garmin GPS & Reversing Camera
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https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/drivesmart-61-lmt-s/default.aspx?pid=010-01681-42-BC30
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LLD
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NSW Brake Safe Monitor Requirements
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Hi all,I've been reading up on these monitors for caravans that need a brake safe installed, apparently if you live or travel through NSW you need a monitor installed into a position that the driver can see and hear warning that the battery for the brake safe is sufficientently charged (what they are s...
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WoolgoolgaRob
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Swift Hot Water Unit
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My hot water service stopped heating on electricity I checked and changed the element which was pretty ordinary . I gave it a basic service and cleaned out the tank and also changed the anode . It works on gas not a problem just not sure with the power side any ideas please .
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vhman
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Alko anti sway coupling hitch
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Hi guys - Windy day so hunkered down inside my old Jayco poptop - Looking at the new Jurgens van beside me with a you beaut Alko anti sway hitch coupling - i am thinking why don't i fit one of those and remove my old 4 bar back breaking sway / equalizer bars that are such a pain to hitch up and unhitch . Has anyon...
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Paulo
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Sphere 2.5kg washing machine failure
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Hi All Our 2 year old Sphere 2.5 kg washing machine has a water filling problem after about 40 washers. Can someone throw some light on this problem for me. When filling the water flows in at a dribble, have checked the hoses from the tap to where the hose feeds to the washing machine, water is flowing at ge...
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Radar
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Truma Hot water
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Hi, I have a truma hot water that's 6 years old now.( 2011 concept van) The problem is when I run it on 240 volt the water is very hot, I cant see an adjustable temp control. It actually leaks out what I would call the gas exhaust vent on the out side of the van. Just a slow drip, could even be condensation? Do...
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Stl
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4.5lt petrol land cruiser fuel consumption
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G'day From my hospital bed....... Please can anyone who has a 4.5lt petrol 1999 model (or close to that) let me know what fuel consumption you are getting when towing and going solo? My Nissan Patrol (and caravan) was unfortunately written off recently, the old patrol was a 3.0 lt turbo diesel & w...
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Rich and Debs
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Long range fuel tanks
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I have a 2006 pathfinder and considering having a long range fuel tank fitted,preferably leaving the spare wheel where it is. Any feedback (pros and cons) or other suggestions would be appreciated.Towing our van i currently get 5 klm per ltr.
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