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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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Camper trailer insulation
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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
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12 v compreser fridge
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Does turning off a 230 ltr Vitrifrigo fridge whist van is in storage in our garage have a detrimental affect on the fridge.
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Thetford toilet pump.
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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?
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12V DC fridge flattens batteries
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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...
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Silly mistake
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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...
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Removing a fridge
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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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powered jockey wheel
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https://www.klika.com.au/rigg-12v-motorized-jockey-wheel-mover-black.html
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seanandvicki
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Fiat Ducato Motorhome Entrance Door Problem
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Hi, I have a 2014 Avan Ovation M7 Motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base. I have a problem with the entrance door, as the spring on the top catch appears to have broken. Does anyone know how easy it is to remove the door trim/panel so that I can get access to the mechanism to see if the spring or broken has fallen ins...
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Splottboy
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Rearview mirror camera
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Wondering if anyone has experienced the reversing camera embedded in the rearview mirror? Playing with various options for a caravan camera and wondering if the replacement mirror s with inbuilt camera are any good.How good are they as a simple mirror when the camera is not running?Do they need pow...
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seanandvicki
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Quango's
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I see our erstwhile experts have set up another Quango. ( Quasi Autonomous Government Organisation.) This time to look at our Telecommunications Infrastructure. No idea what it cost to set up but why was this not done before the NBN was even considered ? Looks like a clear case of shutting the stable d...
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Yuglamron
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Wind power while you drive
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https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/01/strap-this-wind-turbine-to-...
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Eaglemax
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Exterior door bowl protector -https://www.ebay.com.au/i/301995759274?chn=ps
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Has any one used this type of protection please? If so brand/seller and durability etc. I have one door handle area that seems very thin on paint and appears scratched easily. I don't want to use the clear vinyl type. cheers and thanks Craig
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12 volt to 240 volt inverter connection
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Hi All. I have 2 questions regarding 12 volt to 240 volt pure sine inverters. Because of the physical size of the 1000 watt inverter, my plan is to have it portable and only attach it to the batterries when needed. Our batteries are on the chassis below the 240 volt caravan supply point. My first question...
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Iveco error code issues
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Hi, We own an Avida motorhome built on a Iveco Daily 50C18A, when travelling we get intermittent error codes on the computer dash display, first it flashes there is an ABS & ESP brake failure then says service and sometimes get an error code to say there is a gearbox failure which does interfere an...
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Water Leak - For Info only
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I have previously posted about a suspected water leak in my faithful old Westport after surviving torrential rain (remember that stuff) about a year or so ago. There was a spot of carpet near the bed that got wet but I couldn't find the cause. So I decided that it must be a roof to wall joint failure. So I...
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Cupie
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Dc to DC Charger
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HI, I have 2 Exide Extreme (dual purpose) batteries in my Pajero, and use an umbilical cord to feed the Van when free-camping. I find that the charge rate of these 2 batteries is often not what I would like them to be, and I need to go for a drive each day to top up. I have no other way to charge. I have heard that...
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weigh bridge
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does any know why all the vans were getting pulled into the weight bridge must been 20 odd pulled up there at Burpengary qld
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snap1946
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240V Power tools life.
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How long should DIY electrical tools last? I have just had my bench circular saw and slide compound mitre saw die. The bench saw is 7 years old and has done a reasonable amount of work. The on/off switch is a solenoid that seems to have died. It appears to be shorting when turning off. The compound saw dies...
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Bit_deals Solar Panels
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I just thought I would let people know about my experiences with this company. I read a couple of older reiviews on this forum several weeks ago about Solar Panels from this supplier. I went ahead and purchased a 200watt folding solar panel setup. Service was prompt. Good! I received the panels throug...
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