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Treecrest · Treecrest

Gday I want to replace the water pump 12v switch with an auto-off one. I've looked for a 12v auto-off switch, but to no avail. My question is would a 240v pneumatic switch (like you see in caravan park toilet blocks etc) work on the 12v positive? Thanks Glen

landy · landy

Been looking for a while with no success to see if any one makes a really small and quiet genny. Seems to me that A generator that could supply maybe 200 WATS that was proportionally small and quiet would be far more appropriate for topping up batteries on a cloudy day or supporting batteries at hi usage t...

mezza56 · mezza56

Looking at installing a scupper hatch , from what I can see they appear to be a universal fit on whatever thickness roof a van has , is that correct and also what is the best position for the hatch, can it be placed anywhere ? Any info negative or positive would be appreciated .

Cell · Cell

I have a cell caravan 2015 model EstateDuring my stay in Canberra last week I got to experience the horrific winds of Sunday 18th MarchUnfortunately I had my lounge room window slightly ajar and the wind blew the window outI contact Lloyd's Caravan but they said they have never seen that type of window...

pipes · pipes

I'm looking for the above. A simple AM/FM car radio. Do not need, or want, a radio that plays CDs, plus all the other unnecessary buttons, etc. I travel a lot more than the average GN, and only listen, when available, to the ABC. Regards. Pipes.

Caliban · Caliban

I have another thread going where I have been informed that my current vehicle may be able to tow a small van. My vehicle Hyundai, i30, 2012 hatch, petrol auto, 2L Gvm 1820 Gcm 3020 payload 443 towing braked 1200 ball weight 70 - 75 maybe? Don't really know, should look at manual. I don't understand the w...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,

jingle · jingle

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has painted their checker plate on the front of their van, Ours is the shiny aluminium and the sun gets on it and reflects badly into our eyes when driving, any suggestions out there.

Rissole · Rissole

Can anyone help with this, I'm very good with electrics but having trouble, 4 wires cut by previous owner, wire to fuse corroded and fallen off, wire to relay broke off. all repaired but need a bit of direction. thetfords website has no wiring diagram. it does show to connect supply to the black & re...

chugger · chugger

I hope someone might clarify something. I've heard that I shouldn't connect my motorhome power source to our house power source with a standard extension cord, without an adaptor, due to differences in amps (10amps in van, 15amps in house). Is this correct? If so, do I need one of these adaptors to plu...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

It would help me if I could get some advice from people who have actually had their Jayco ATM upgraded. Jayco head office told me I need to get and engineer involved, so I went to see local Jayco dealer to see if they had an engineer they used for this purpose. Well what an arrogant s**t telling me that Jayco...

ABNER · ABNER

Hi All, I have a problem with my 3.8L petrol Pajero, Doing a trip at the moment and the fuel useage is astronomical, 30litres per 100klms. I have taken out the O2 Sensor and cleaned it with Contact Cleaner, a little better but still high. Mitsubishi have discontinued the sensor and I have sourced one (Ho...

bowser · bowser

Afternoon, Hoping for some help. Have just fitted four new Drums and Magnets, I did not change the brake shoes as they where still at about 80%, Repack bearing, refit everything adjust brakes, checked power to all wheels, all good, I have taken the van out to do a brake test on four occasions, I have driv...

mezza56 · mezza56

We have a 230 litre vitrifrigo compressor fridge , my problem is that even though food stays cool/cold in the fridge compartment ice cream doesn't go hard in the freezer , if I turn the thermostat up trying to solidify it ,the food in the bottom of the fridge can freeze up , wondering if anyone else has had...

adkel53 · adkel53

Any Toyota Prado owners running 265 70 R17s in place of the original 265 65 R17s that came standard on the vehicle. My camper has two spare 275 75 R16s on rims that are compatible with the Prado and I am looking to better match the rolling diameter of the Prado wheel/tyres combination with them so that I ha...

j and v kids · j and v kids

So many to choose from so many different prices its hurting my head can any one out there let me know of a good brand of batteries to by I require 2 x 105 AMH cheers John And Vic

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morn'n all, The old chief is not quite with it me thinks. I have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ute with no LED lights but want to try and brighten things up at the rear by changing the reverse lights to LED but the super manager at the local cheap auto shop told me the Collie would be un-roadworhty if I did that. If L...

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi all. I hope the photo attachment can be opened. The black plastic has cracked badly and needs to be replaced. For the life of me I cannot find anything on the net and am not sure how to describe it. The plastics housing hides all the wiring and runs across the rear of the van. Is there anyone out there...

Cupie · Cupie

I suppose that this is just an update on my long history of a slight oil leak/weep from the GQ Patrol's rear passenger side wheel. (1995 Nissan Patrol TB42 EFI - GQ). It has done no beach or off road and very rarely even dirt roads. Way back in time a bit after I got the GQ at 50,000 it developed a slight oil le...

Collett Brian · Collett Brian

In approx 2 weeks we will be collecting our 2018 New Age Manta Ray 16ft single axle van. Can someone please advise if weight distribution bars are necessary & if so, what rating is required? The average tare weight of the van =1840-1940kg and the average towball weight 100-140kg. -- Edited by C...

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	Replacing 12v on/off switch with a 240v pneumatic switch auto-off switch switch replacement (Preview) Gday I want to replace the water pump 12v switch with an auto-off one. I've looked for a 12v auto-off switch, but to no avail. My question is would a 240v pneumatic switch (like you see in caravan park toilet blocks etc) work on the 12v positive? Thanks Glen	Treecrest	4	895	11:40 AM Mar 25, 2018 by hako
	smaller generater (Preview) Been looking for a while with no success to see if any one makes a really small and quiet genny. Seems to me that A generator that could supply maybe 200 WATS that was proportionally small and quiet would be far more appropriate for topping up batteries on a cloudy day or supporting batteries at hi usage t...	landy	16	1998	10:50 PM Mar 24, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Scupper hatch (Preview) Looking at installing a scupper hatch , from what I can see they appear to be a universal fit on whatever thickness roof a van has , is that correct and also what is the best position for the hatch, can it be placed anywhere ? Any info negative or positive would be appreciated .	mezza56	6	2382	07:48 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Moonraker
	Cell Caravan redpasirs needed (Preview) I have a cell caravan 2015 model EstateDuring my stay in Canberra last week I got to experience the horrific winds of Sunday 18th MarchUnfortunately I had my lounge room window slightly ajar and the wind blew the window outI contact Lloyd's Caravan but they said they have never seen that type of window...	Cell	6	2110	01:09 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Cell
	Old style 12 volt car radio. (Preview) I'm looking for the above. A simple AM/FM car radio. Do not need, or want, a radio that plays CDs, plus all the other unnecessary buttons, etc. I travel a lot more than the average GN, and only listen, when available, to the ABC. Regards. Pipes.	pipes	13	1458	12:05 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Nomad1946
	Confused about weights (Preview) I have another thread going where I have been informed that my current vehicle may be able to tow a small van. My vehicle Hyundai, i30, 2012 hatch, petrol auto, 2L Gvm 1820 Gcm 3020 payload 443 towing braked 1200 ball weight 70 - 75 maybe? Don't really know, should look at manual. I don't understand the w...	Caliban	5	1544	01:07 PM Mar 21, 2018 by Caliban
	Tyre pressures (Preview) More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,	Cowboy7307	9	1374	10:35 AM Mar 21, 2018 by jontee
	checker plate on front of van (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has painted their checker plate on the front of their van, Ours is the shiny aluminium and the sun gets on it and reflects badly into our eyes when driving, any suggestions out there.	jingle	7	1173	08:29 AM Mar 21, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	thetford c200cw wiring diagram (Preview) Can anyone help with this, I'm very good with electrics but having trouble, 4 wires cut by previous owner, wire to fuse corroded and fallen off, wire to relay broke off. all repaired but need a bit of direction. thetfords website has no wiring diagram. it does show to connect supply to the black & re...	Rissole	4	1026	05:19 PM Mar 20, 2018 by oldtrack123
	power connect to house ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) I hope someone might clarify something. I've heard that I shouldn't connect my motorhome power source to our house power source with a standard extension cord, without an adaptor, due to differences in amps (10amps in van, 15amps in house). Is this correct? If so, do I need one of these adaptors to plu...	chugger	60	5294	01:23 PM Mar 20, 2018 by Webmaster
	Jayco ATM upgrade. (Preview) It would help me if I could get some advice from people who have actually had their Jayco ATM upgraded. Jayco head office told me I need to get and engineer involved, so I went to see local Jayco dealer to see if they had an engineer they used for this purpose. Well what an arrogant s**t telling me that Jayco...	aussie_paul	13	5769	06:50 PM Mar 19, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Abnormal fuel consumption Petrol Pajero. (Preview) Hi All, I have a problem with my 3.8L petrol Pajero, Doing a trip at the moment and the fuel useage is astronomical, 30litres per 100klms. I have taken out the O2 Sensor and cleaned it with Contact Cleaner, a little better but still high. Mitsubishi have discontinued the sensor and I have sourced one (Ho...	ABNER	13	3534	10:32 PM Mar 18, 2018 by fewa
	Hot wheel (Preview) Afternoon, Hoping for some help. Have just fitted four new Drums and Magnets, I did not change the brake shoes as they where still at about 80%, Repack bearing, refit everything adjust brakes, checked power to all wheels, all good, I have taken the van out to do a brake test on four occasions, I have driv...	bowser	18	1434	09:06 PM Mar 18, 2018 by oldbloke
	vitrifrigo (Preview) We have a 230 litre vitrifrigo compressor fridge , my problem is that even though food stays cool/cold in the fridge compartment ice cream doesn't go hard in the freezer , if I turn the thermostat up trying to solidify it ,the food in the bottom of the fridge can freeze up , wondering if anyone else has had...	mezza56	3	1192	08:51 PM Mar 18, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Toyota Prado Tyres (Preview) Any Toyota Prado owners running 265 70 R17s in place of the original 265 65 R17s that came standard on the vehicle. My camper has two spare 275 75 R16s on rims that are compatible with the Prado and I am looking to better match the rolling diameter of the Prado wheel/tyres combination with them so that I ha...	adkel53	4	1838	01:15 PM Mar 18, 2018 by iana
	deep cycle batteries (Preview) So many to choose from so many different prices its hurting my head can any one out there let me know of a good brand of batteries to by I require 2 x 105 AMH cheers John And Vic	j and v kids	23	6846	02:42 AM Mar 18, 2018 by Dr Sable
	TUG REVERSING LIGHTS (Preview) Morn'n all, The old chief is not quite with it me thinks. I have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ute with no LED lights but want to try and brighten things up at the rear by changing the reverse lights to LED but the super manager at the local cheap auto shop told me the Collie would be un-roadworhty if I did that. If L...	Dougwe	16	1905	06:32 PM Mar 17, 2018 by silanah
	Rear light housing (Preview) Hi all. I hope the photo attachment can be opened. The black plastic has cracked badly and needs to be replaced. For the life of me I cannot find anything on the net and am not sure how to describe it. The plastics housing hides all the wiring and runs across the rear of the van. Is there anyone out there...	dazz49	12	2077	03:36 PM Mar 17, 2018 by KJB
	GQ Patrol Oil Leak (Preview) I suppose that this is just an update on my long history of a slight oil leak/weep from the GQ Patrol's rear passenger side wheel. (1995 Nissan Patrol TB42 EFI - GQ). It has done no beach or off road and very rarely even dirt roads. Way back in time a bit after I got the GQ at 50,000 it developed a slight oil le...	Cupie	8	1922	11:16 AM Mar 17, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight distribution bars (Preview) In approx 2 weeks we will be collecting our 2018 New Age Manta Ray 16ft single axle van. Can someone please advise if weight distribution bars are necessary & if so, what rating is required? The average tare weight of the van =1840-1940kg and the average towball weight 100-140kg. -- Edited by C...	Collett Brian	22	2380	09:38 AM Mar 17, 2018 by yobarr
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