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Sway or not to sway
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I'm a first time caravaner, and was seeking advise on the use of some old school Sway Bars .. should I set them up or not ? Using a Ford territory to tow a Windsor windcheater maybe 30 years old
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How to get rid of black ants inside van
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I have noticed ants in and around my windows and in the floor through minor gaps
. Im using ant rid inside where possible and ant sand outside around jockey wheel and tyres. Appreciate your help. I was thinking about using an insect bomb but not sure if it could affect the cushion material etc. your thou...
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caravan rear door broken perspex
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I have a rear door golden eagle pop top caravan , due to an unfortunate accident involving a ladder and windy day the perspex part of the door is now broken, it seems to be fixed to the door with rubber strips (much like a flywire door) I am having trouble sourcing a replacement and information on how to rep...
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Solar blanket
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Just bought a 200w solar blanket with regulator and 6 m extension lead
Id appreciate some tips on installation and use for my New Age MantaRay 16.5 van. ( it has already fitted an Anderson plug on the A frame when bought for solar connection)
Ive read a little about it but would appreciate hands on advi...
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Ronzo
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Mains Water Inlet Leaking - 1999 Jayco Starcraft
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Hi, I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft poptop, and my mains water inlet valve thingo has started leaking. For the life of me I can't see how to either tighten it, or unscrew it completely so I can get it off to somehow fix it. If I turn it, to try to either unscrew it or tighten it, the whole thing just turns. ...
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Communication requirements for outback
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We are going on our first long trip to the kimberlys . Do we need any special communication safety equipment?
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Battery Issues
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I had a battery issue yesterday when the 12 month old battery went flat or shut down as it was only at 10.7 volts. I have been plugged into mains power for the past fortnight so it should have been charging and also the solar is going. The only issue I had was that I tripped the mains power a week ago and had to t...
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Drain Hole/Tap to empty water tank
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A friend has purchased a campervan without a drain hole/tap for the water tank, does not have an electric water pump just a hand pump. Filled up the tank to re test the water pump all OK but then decide to empty the tank...... Has bought a T fitting from Bunnings with a screw cap. Plan is to cut the hose line a...
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PeterInSa
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Solid state relays
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Hi there, Old engel finally carked it, so purchased a brass monkey 40 litre upright. About same size as the old engel Biggest issue was finding something that would fit existing hole without EXTENSIVE modifications, so 40 litres it is and was only $280 compared to new dometic at around $1,000 and a rea...
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Connecting 12v/240v inverter to caravan 240v circuit
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I know it's dangerous and most likely highly illegal ....... But........ I have a 1000 watt inverter hooked up to my batteries under the bed and need a simple way of connecting the inverter output to the van 240 volt circuit so that I could use any power point in the van to run any appliances to 1000 watt...
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Inverter
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Hi all. Am seeking advice as to whether the battery charger should be off while using the inverter.
Regards Geoff
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Gone bananas
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Box for air compressor
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Howdy, I have been looking for a box to hold my air compressor (for 4wd) with little success. I have searched in tool boxes, ammo boxes and battery boxes and cannot find the size I want, or need. Anyone have any ideas? The size of the compressor is 370 long x 150 wide x 230 high. These measurements are "tig...
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Air mixing gear motor
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Hi. I have a Iveco 50C17 2006 motorhome. Has anyone replaced this small servo motor under the dash. My dealer quoted a price of $5000-6000 to replace this part, saying the dash has to be removed. I am reasonable mechanical minded and was wondering if anyone out there has removed the dash and may be able t...
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Safety Dave which what !
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Hi all we just ordered our new van and it comes with a safety Dave camera setup but we were asked if we wanted a monitor on mirror or stand alone monitor looking for any advice on which is more practical and useable for caravan use such as reversing and traveling to see behind when in transit thanks in advan...
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INstalling an electric tankless instant Hot water unit.
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My current Surburban Electric Only HWS is approaching end of life, why because the majority of our time is spent where our water is bore water for general use and Rainwater for drinking. Regular maintaince annodes swaps and decalcification occurs, most recent inspection and service show flaking r...
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How to setup a Weight Distribution Hitch
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****NOTES**** #1 You have choosen to use a Weight Distribution Hitch.#2 This is not about wether to use one or not, This about the generally accepted method to setup and apply the hitch.The first step is to establish the height of the towball coupling on the caravan. 1st We need to level...
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Dometic RM 4601 fridge , stopped working on gas
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Was working fine till a trip on corrugated road , now lights ok , but doesn't get cold - works perfectly on 240 v - saw a video some time ago about soot/wasp nest falling on flame and distorting it - and how to pull it out to clear - damned if I can find it now . Had a quick look and not much room through access vent...
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Initial cost of EV vs ICE and payback time.
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It all started with a discussion of whether or not to buy an ICE Zero Turn mower or an EV Zero Turn mower. One serious comparison I have seen bumped initial cost against operating cost with the reduced operating cost making a Payback time of just 3 years. The warranty on the ICE mower was one Year, t...
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Tyre pressure monitor not working
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Hi. I have a TPMS which originally worked ok. However, the sensors will no longer pair with the receiver. The battery in the monitor and those in the sensors are ok and well within the voltage range. I have tried removing the sensors and then repairing them but it just doesnt work. The monitor gets to th...
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GAS REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT
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Morning all, It's been ages since I asked a question of the ones that know but the time has come. I had to get a new gas regulator on the aluminium tent around November 2023 but I think I need a different one. Due to being summer my fitted Truma gas heater hasn't been needed but the weather has now changed and...
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