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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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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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pikey
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Ensuite shower/toilet tent
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This is definitely a technical question! Our van came with a Wanderer double ensuite shower/toilet tent - pic below. Unfortunately it did not come with instructions. It is not a pop up one but one has has lots of poles like a meccano set. Does anyone know if there an easy way to put this thing together? Ch...
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Wandererone
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3000 watt inverter moditied sine wave any recommendations
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Hi all.......Is anyone using one of these , how do they handle full load , I notice some have 2 inbuilt fans to disipate the heat and some only have 1....What are some of the uses you put them too . I have plenty of battery capacity for the 12V load current this is not a worry . I would not be using it abov...
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aldinga
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Raising caravan ride height.
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Has anybody raised their ride height on a roller rocker suspention setup? Im thinking that putting the axle tube under the springs will give me a 2 inch lift. Im aware of the legalities and its fine. Just wondering if anybody has done it and how, if at all it effects the handling by way of raising the ce...
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kezngaz
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New vinyl flooring in campervan
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Hi everybody. Im wanting to put new vinyl flooring down in my campervan. There is old discolourd vinyl there which cant be taken up as it is stuck firmly to the floor. Do i need to glue the new vinyl down and if so what glue should I use. Any suggestions would be very welcome.. thanks Linz
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Premium Diesel.
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I pulled in to a servo in Goulburn last week for diesel advertised on the board for 147.9 / lt. put in 100 plus ltr's and at just about full I noticed the pump price was 150.9 / ltr, and it's "Premium Diesel". You may be able to guess what the next 10 min was like, I lost the battle as the servo did have a sign adve...
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12 pin plug change to 7 pin
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Hi, I have just acquired a used Jayco that is fitted with a 12 pin connector (and Andersen Plug) but my car has a 7 pin. I would prefer to keep my car as is for other trailer use and would like to change the van connector myself. The adapters I have seen at $80 seem a bit steep. My question is " Can I just fit a 7 pin...
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