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Land cruiser · Land cruiser

Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...

Joda · Joda

Have a electric flush toilet (thetford) in the van, not flushing when knob is depressed, found 10amp fuse underneath & it checked out o.k. has been working fine up till now, any thoughts? Joda

jkis · jkis

I have a ati water heater model bb2212x it used to have a 1200 watt 240ac element. I'm wanting to fit a 24vdc 600 watt element. A couple of things I'm not sure about is will the 600 watt heat the water in a good time frame. the old element has the thermostate fitted to it. I would have to use a seperate therm...

Nev Bartoss · Nev Bartoss

I've recently purchased a 2004 Fiat Winnebago Free Wind. The roof sewer vent was damaged / broken by the previous owner. (Pics as attached). Can anyone suggest what I need to get to replace it and where I can get one from? Cheers Nev

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are wondering if we need to have Weight distribution bars when towing a 3 ton fully loaded Jayco Silverline with a 2018 Isuzu D-MAX. Any advice is appreciated.

Chucker · Chucker

Been reading and hearing a lot about people's diesel heaters and how good they are, but my question before I go ahead a get one is..... What sort of servicing do they require. Can you do it yourself or is there a specialist that you have to take them to?? Regards and hope you can help me please......

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

Hi, our 2015 Jayco Silverline water pump has just started to run consistantly even when not running the tap. It used to only run when the tap was turned on. Suggestions on what to do would be appreciated.

Klaus · Klaus

Hi all, I am a newby to this site, and to date ( its only been 2 months) the proud owner of a new 2018 MU X. I want to make a comment to all of the MU X and D max owners out there, in regard to the storage hatch which is located on top of the middle of the dash board. No matter what year of the vehicle none of the hatc...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, Would anyone happen to have a pdf or copy of the owners manual for a Aircommand WREN aircon that I could get a copy off Regards Ken

Kaid · Kaid

Hi all, after stopping the night in Guyra last night. we have discovered our pump won't work. any ideas on what is wrong and how it can be fixed would be appreciated. i should add that is was so cold we had ice inside of van -- Edited by Kaid on Saturday 14th of July 2018 04:01:11 PM

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone changed out their thetford plastic bowl for a vitreous china bowl , I've been told its not possible as the cassette is different ?

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, After some advice from my learned fellow Nomads. I have a Suburban Hot Water (Gas/240v) in my 2008 Supreme Spirit. The problem is I have low pressure when using the hot water, cold water pressure is fine. This happens on pump and mains pressure. Not sure if it is relevant but, the problem only sta...

iana · iana

At what point do you, or would you wear the tires on the tow vehicle down to, i.e. mm of tread remaining, when towing a large van in the wet of winter? Would you wear the tires right down to the wear strip indicators. My concern is the danger of aqua planning during rain storms, but on dry roads I would have n...

bushsong · bushsong

G'day, These diesel heaters appear to be the bane of many peoples' lives. I've just been through the experience of completely stripping one down after slowly working through everything else that might be wrong. It is now cleaned and ready to go back in for testing except for one small thing. I have los...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

With my fiture van build Im planning to install a 2kw diesel heater, a cheapy as the van build will set us back a lot Ot appears the chinese copies only have one hot air outlet for heat into the van. Is there a ducting unit for these? Thanks

bowser · bowser

Morning all. My van had 2x110 amp AGM Batteries in it when I bought it, 4 years later the are dead, I only use tv at night, plus the pump for normal use, and run three or four led lights, Thinking of replacing the 2 batteries, with just one, would one of about 135amp do me. Regards Bowser.

bushranger · bushranger

Has anyone had any experience with a damp/moisture meter? And if so, what's a good/bad brand? I shall be buying a new (to me) used van soon and want to check it for water leaks. Any thoughts?

peter1 · peter1

Our caravan floor in the shower is marked from water stains and ingrained dirt from use over many years. I have tried to clean the floor using various cleaning agents but they don't seem to make any difference . I am considering painting the fibreglass floor with an appropriate paint but not sure what t...

trouto · trouto

has anyone got a diesel heater of Ebay they range from 3KW to 5 KW also from $250 to $400 to $580 and it just goes on not full time i a caravan just really want it to take the chill of when free camping any help thanks

Ron-D · Ron-D

Iam considering a chip or ecu mod, my 2.5 Mitsubishi diesil struggles on the really steep inclines towing the van2.1 ton,a guy parked next to my rig to day with a 3ton rig being towed by the same car as mine,heres his advice,dont chip it,have the ecu modified for more grunt, any one here modified there en...

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	Storing my motor home— de humidifiers (Preview) Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...	Land cruiser	5	963	11:54 AM Jul 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Dunny (Preview) Have a electric flush toilet (thetford) in the van, not flushing when knob is depressed, found 10amp fuse underneath & it checked out o.k. has been working fine up till now, any thoughts? Joda	Joda	8	1367	10:15 AM Jul 24, 2018 by Joda
	24 volt water heater (Preview) I have a ati water heater model bb2212x it used to have a 1200 watt 240ac element. I'm wanting to fit a 24vdc 600 watt element. A couple of things I'm not sure about is will the 600 watt heat the water in a good time frame. the old element has the thermostate fitted to it. I would have to use a seperate therm...	jkis	18	1063	07:35 AM Jul 24, 2018 by jkis
	Roof Sewer Vent Replacement? (Preview) I've recently purchased a 2004 Fiat Winnebago Free Wind. The roof sewer vent was damaged / broken by the previous owner. (Pics as attached). Can anyone suggest what I need to get to replace it and where I can get one from? Cheers Nev	Nev Bartoss	5	1315	08:16 AM Jul 23, 2018 by Nev Bartoss
	Weight distribution bars? (Preview) We are wondering if we need to have Weight distribution bars when towing a 3 ton fully loaded Jayco Silverline with a 2018 Isuzu D-MAX. Any advice is appreciated.	Canuck and Kiwi	12	1824	01:40 PM Jul 22, 2018 by mukka
	Diesel Heater Service. (Preview) Been reading and hearing a lot about people's diesel heaters and how good they are, but my question before I go ahead a get one is..... What sort of servicing do they require. Can you do it yourself or is there a specialist that you have to take them to?? Regards and hope you can help me please......	Chucker	5	1001	04:13 AM Jul 22, 2018 by Chucker
	Jayco water pump keeps running (Preview) Hi, our 2015 Jayco Silverline water pump has just started to run consistantly even when not running the tap. It used to only run when the tap was turned on. Suggestions on what to do would be appreciated.	Canuck and Kiwi	6	2066	07:39 PM Jul 21, 2018 by Canuck and Kiwi
	Mux and Dmax dash board storage hatch cover (Preview) Hi all, I am a newby to this site, and to date ( its only been 2 months) the proud owner of a new 2018 MU X. I want to make a comment to all of the MU X and D max owners out there, in regard to the storage hatch which is located on top of the middle of the dash board. No matter what year of the vehicle none of the hatc...	Klaus	9	2028	08:30 PM Jul 20, 2018 by Klaus
	Aircommand Wren aircon (Preview) Hi, Would anyone happen to have a pdf or copy of the owners manual for a Aircommand WREN aircon that I could get a copy off Regards Ken	Bukhouse	2	1598	07:47 PM Jul 20, 2018 by Bukhouse
	Water Pump Issue (Preview) Hi all, after stopping the night in Guyra last night. we have discovered our pump won't work. any ideas on what is wrong and how it can be fixed would be appreciated. i should add that is was so cold we had ice inside of van -- Edited by Kaid on Saturday 14th of July 2018 04:01:11 PM	Kaid	16	1577	01:54 PM Jul 20, 2018 by Kaid
	thetford query (Preview) Has anyone changed out their thetford plastic bowl for a vitreous china bowl , I've been told its not possible as the cassette is different ?	mezza56	4	753	06:32 PM Jul 19, 2018 by mezza56
	Low Hot Water Pressure - Suburban SW6DEA (Preview) Hi All, After some advice from my learned fellow Nomads. I have a Suburban Hot Water (Gas/240v) in my 2008 Supreme Spirit. The problem is I have low pressure when using the hot water, cold water pressure is fine. This happens on pump and mains pressure. Not sure if it is relevant but, the problem only sta...	Hurls	4	1540	04:00 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Hurls
	When to change tires (Preview) At what point do you, or would you wear the tires on the tow vehicle down to, i.e. mm of tread remaining, when towing a large van in the wet of winter? Would you wear the tires right down to the wear strip indicators. My concern is the danger of aqua planning during rain storms, but on dry roads I would have n...	iana	21	1764	01:31 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Eberspacher Screen Plug for D2 D4 Diesel Heater (dometic, airtronic) (Preview) G'day, These diesel heaters appear to be the bane of many peoples' lives. I've just been through the experience of completely stripping one down after slowly working through everything else that might be wrong. It is now cleaned and ready to go back in for testing except for one small thing. I have los...	bushsong	3	825	12:01 PM Jul 18, 2018 by PeterInSa
	Ducting for diesel heater (Preview) With my fiture van build Im planning to install a 2kw diesel heater, a cheapy as the van build will set us back a lot Ot appears the chinese copies only have one hot air outlet for heat into the van. Is there a ducting unit for these? Thanks	Eaglemax	13	1068	04:06 PM Jul 17, 2018 by Eaglemax
	Batteries (Preview) Morning all. My van had 2x110 amp AGM Batteries in it when I bought it, 4 years later the are dead, I only use tv at night, plus the pump for normal use, and run three or four led lights, Thinking of replacing the 2 batteries, with just one, would one of about 135amp do me. Regards Bowser.	bowser	18	1327	02:17 PM Jul 17, 2018 by uncle wombat
	Damp or moisture meter (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with a damp/moisture meter? And if so, what's a good/bad brand? I shall be buying a new (to me) used van soon and want to check it for water leaks. Any thoughts?	bushranger	15	2571	05:44 PM Jul 16, 2018 by mischief
	Painting shower floor (Preview) Our caravan floor in the shower is marked from water stains and ingrained dirt from use over many years. I have tried to clean the floor using various cleaning agents but they don't seem to make any difference . I am considering painting the fibreglass floor with an appropriate paint but not sure what t...	peter1	5	884	12:10 PM Jul 16, 2018 by Phil C
	diesel heaters (Preview) has anyone got a diesel heater of Ebay they range from 3KW to 5 KW also from $250 to $400 to $580 and it just goes on not full time i a caravan just really want it to take the chill of when free camping any help thanks	trouto	11	1920	07:58 PM Jul 15, 2018 by The Travelling Dillberries
	engine power increase ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Iam considering a chip or ecu mod, my 2.5 Mitsubishi diesil struggles on the really steep inclines towing the van2.1 ton,a guy parked next to my rig to day with a 3ton rig being towed by the same car as mine,heres his advice,dont chip it,have the ecu modified for more grunt, any one here modified there en...	Ron-D	45	3940	03:57 PM Jul 13, 2018 by Ron-D
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