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Camec Breakaway battery Indicator
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Have had my Van plugged to the 240 supply from home make sure the house batterries are fully charged as well as the breakaway battery just incase we decide to wear some more tread off the Van tyres in the near future :). Upon inspection of the breakaway batterry it was showing Red(Flat ) although it had be...
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Converted bus GVM.
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This might get a bit long-winded, so please bear with me Were looking at a converted bus to purchase as our first motorhome. On the surface, it ticks a LOT of boxes for us.Its 38 in length, so plenty of room.The conversion/fit out is reasonably modern.It has a raft of solar on the roof (roof is covered)...
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portable satellite systems recommendations?
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Hello All Just getting back into caravanning after a lengthy layoff. Just after as much info as possible, on what people are using, brands and setups, and recommendations on a suitable portable satellite system? I would hope to cover all of oz, nth, sth, east and west. cheers -- Edited by topspark on...
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Gas versus Diesel Heaters
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I'm ordering a new JB Gator van and think that an air heater would be a nice idea to fit. JB tell us that gas is quieter than diesel, but we plan to spend time free camping and think that saving gas for cooking and HWS might be preferable and the tug is diesel. What can you tell me to help decide between gas and d...
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Grey Water tank level guage
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Do any of you RV'ers with built in grey water tanks have a level guage and do they work. The Jayco system of three probes reading to the tank guage soon gets grudded up and gives false readings, am thinking of installing a float switch instead of.
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iana
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Gas Fridge Dometic RM 7401 problems
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Usual disclaimer I am not a Gas Fitter, I do not play around with LPG, and I have not posted to start a flame warCan someone shed a bit of light on a Dometic RM 7401 three way fridge problemHistory is around March (7 months ago), prior to crossing the Nullarbor from east to west, I must have purchased a bad...
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Tony Bev
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Yettogo needs some advice......
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yettogo wrote: Hi all, We are only 18 months off becoming grey Nomads and travelling our great country full time. my problem is what vehicle do I use to tow my 2600 kg Van, dual axle.Really could do with some advice please from you experienced lot. thanks in advance. Gday... Originally posted here - ht...
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Another Tyre Pressure Query
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Hi. I couldn't find an answer by searching because it all seemed to be about tug tyre pressure.My question is about motorhome pressures. On bitumen my tyres run at 80 psi and work really well but on badly corrugated roads I am wondering what others run their tyres at. Up till now I've kept them the same bu...
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Caravan tyre ratings
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Earlir this year I purchased a 2015 model Supreme van, from the first owner. On towing it home from Vic to mid north coast NSW I noticed a jerking feeling when the tow vehicle was pulling it up an incline. Tow vehicle Mazda BT 50.
After several checks of tow vehicle, then auto electrician checks of van el...
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Split system air con
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hi people . Has anyone seen an internal unit hanging from the roof and I'm not talking cassette there to dear I haven't got any wall space to hang it . TIA dibs
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mr glassies
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anti flap brackets
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Hi all. My name is Jim and I am new to big caravaning. How do you fix the anti flap support clip to a fibreglass van. I feel self tappers and pop rivets might not hold. Any suggestions?
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jx2mad
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Replacement roll out awning vinyl only
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has anyone had any experience buying a new piece of vinyl for their roll out awning off eBay. they are so much cheaper than buying from a dealer. Are they difficult to fit? any advice on the size I'd need to order, the width between the two arms is 3.95m whilst the existing vinyl width is 3.45m. Thanks...
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Dash Cam
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We have had a Dash Cam fitted to our Cruisers for some years. If you keep your windscreen clean, the camera records and produces clear quality video when downloaded onto a computer or other USB recording device. As is advertised the camera can provide evidence should you unfortunately be involved...
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Led Bar Light
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Hi All I have replaced my spotlights with a Led Light Bar, as well I changed the relay that came with the Led light, now when the light is on static comes through the radio. Anyone have any idea what I have to do to fix it ? Many Thanks
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New tyre purchase.
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Coming up for new tires on the BT50. How does one select the tyres, I want good wet weather performance, and good braking, which I understand is a softer compound, so a compromise with long tyre wear. I have Dunlop AT20's on at the moment, but have read the OEM tires are made from a different compound, and...
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Flat Battery Portable Battery Booster ????
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I have seen these little batteries in a battery store, apparently if your battery is flat you connect this small battery to the main and it gives you enough charge to start your vehicle. I assume they are charged up when not in use by using 240V at home/caravan park or anywhere a 240V supply is available...
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Front boot jammed
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The front boot won't open, the handle wont move. I don't believe there is anything interfering with it on the inside. Any thoughts on how to get open?? thanks in advance
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Sat dish - Foxtel - Internet
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Hi Folks ... my first post so please be gentle. Im considering getting a sat dish (roof mounted). I have a Smart TV in the van but also want Foxtel for the footy season. Who do I talk to Foxtel, Telstra or Sat dish company to set up the Foxtel and how much is it per month. Also, with a sat dish will this help with...
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Portable Heater
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Hi just like to know dose anyone use a Moretti Astro Fan Heater 2000W for the caravan I was given one for nothing its brand new Cheers Chris
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Smithy
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Wiring connectors at the electric brakes smashed by rocks.
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As per the title the connectors have disappeared so I'm left with just wires. The ones coming from the brakes themselves are both the same colour. How do I tell which way to re-wire them? Or does it not matter? Also what's the best way to protect them for future trips? (never thought they'd be vulnerab...
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