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Rudiedj · Rudiedj

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?

Burgo1 · Burgo1

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

Vanderee · Vanderee

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...

Mccanic · Mccanic

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...

pipes · pipes

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...

Perry · Perry

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

Kooka · Kooka

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...

BettyB · BettyB

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

Ron-D · Ron-D

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...

G n E · G n E

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

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

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

denmonkey · denmonkey

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...

Bushbaby · Bushbaby

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...

Roy E · Roy E

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...

NormJean · NormJean

Hello Travellers, Can anyone suggest a quality insulation to use under the mattress in our Jayco Swan. We currently have some blue foam type insulation that is adequate,but are always open to suggestions,especially when comfort is involved. Cheers NormJean

Joffa1939 · Joffa1939

Does turning off a 230 ltr Vitrifrigo fridge whist van is in storage in our garage have a detrimental affect on the fridge.

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

Im in the process of replacing a pump in a thetford c-402-c toilet. The problem is do I just shove the pump into the deepest part of the tank or is there a specific place for it to go?

Willdoe · Willdoe

With DC off batteries are charged up while towing with a 2007 NS Pajero wired with 8 B&S. to the Anderson plug and looks like the van is wire with 10mm to the batteries and fridge. I've got a 150 litre Dometic 3 way fridge that works ok on 240V and gas but kills batteries on DC when towing. Any ideas why...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Travelling on the road can be stressful. We headed off with our 300w inverter and 12a smart charger all connected. A new solonoid at the engine (cut iff 12.4v) and 100a fuses. 120w solar but I thought, cloudy victoria - doesnt matter. Ive got it covered. To cut a long story short, our 100a AGM went dow...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, I'm not sure this is tech as such but I'm afraid the answer is going to be complex and technical in nature When I first got my van, I took the fridge out to flip it etc, as it had sat unused for a while and to clean out the cabinet and basically check it out in general, it went back in not long after removi...

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	Table size (Preview) 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?	Rudiedj	6	1303	04:06 PM Sep 28, 2018 by swamp
	Diesel heater outlet ducting (Preview) 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	Burgo1	7	1716	05:50 PM Sep 27, 2018 by KJB
	Engine oils...... oil pressure sensor...I get the run around (Preview) 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...	Vanderee	23	1142	03:21 PM Sep 26, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Warning for potential Holden Colorado buyers (Preview) 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...	Mccanic	27	60159	10:59 PM Sep 25, 2018 by barrymd1950
	Fitting a camera to the rear. (Preview) 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...	pipes	5	1147	07:08 PM Sep 25, 2018 by Petesahut
	Dometic RM4805 AES Fridge, (Preview) 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	Perry	12	1693	05:23 AM Sep 25, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Failure of "push fit" water connections (Preview) 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...	Kooka	14	1866	07:25 PM Sep 24, 2018 by Santa
	Belts for Toyota Coaster (Preview) 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	BettyB	11	2611	10:31 PM Sep 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Mu-X seats (Preview) 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...	Ron-D	11	3377	06:24 PM Sep 23, 2018 by rgren2
	To lead or not to lead ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) 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	G n E	53	3757	04:42 PM Sep 23, 2018 by Webmaster
	Honda genny ez350 (Preview) 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	Eaglemax	11	935	08:48 AM Sep 23, 2018 by Eaglemax
	LED Headlight swap- your old eyes will thank you :) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	denmonkey	33	2594	10:00 AM Sep 21, 2018 by denmonkey
	Battery won’t charge (Preview) 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...	Bushbaby	8	987	09:47 AM Sep 20, 2018 by Bushbaby
	Starcraft Outback wheel misalignment. (Preview) 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...	Roy E	2	770	07:52 AM Sep 19, 2018 by Roy E
	Camper trailer insulation (Preview) Hello Travellers, Can anyone suggest a quality insulation to use under the mattress in our Jayco Swan. We currently have some blue foam type insulation that is adequate,but are always open to suggestions,especially when comfort is involved. Cheers NormJean	NormJean	4	1051	11:00 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	12 v compreser fridge (Preview) Does turning off a 230 ltr Vitrifrigo fridge whist van is in storage in our garage have a detrimental affect on the fridge.	Joffa1939	7	1203	05:32 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Thetford toilet pump. (Preview) Im in the process of replacing a pump in a thetford c-402-c toilet. The problem is do I just shove the pump into the deepest part of the tank or is there a specific place for it to go?	BOBBEAR	1	695	04:31 PM Sep 18, 2018 by campcreekrv
	12V DC fridge flattens batteries (Preview) With DC off batteries are charged up while towing with a 2007 NS Pajero wired with 8 B&S. to the Anderson plug and looks like the van is wire with 10mm to the batteries and fridge. I've got a 150 litre Dometic 3 way fridge that works ok on 240V and gas but kills batteries on DC when towing. Any ideas why...	Willdoe	17	2153	03:32 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Cupie
	Silly mistake (Preview) Travelling on the road can be stressful. We headed off with our 300w inverter and 12a smart charger all connected. A new solonoid at the engine (cut iff 12.4v) and 100a fuses. 120w solar but I thought, cloudy victoria - doesnt matter. Ive got it covered. To cut a long story short, our 100a AGM went dow...	Eaglemax	19	2842	03:06 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Franji
	Removing a fridge (Preview) Hi all, I'm not sure this is tech as such but I'm afraid the answer is going to be complex and technical in nature When I first got my van, I took the fridge out to flip it etc, as it had sat unused for a while and to clean out the cabinet and basically check it out in general, it went back in not long after removi...	denmonkey	25	2626	01:11 PM Sep 18, 2018 by denmonkey
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