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Indicator trouble advise please
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I have 2016 Ford Ranger towing a 2017 Retreat van. Intermittently when the indicators are used they dont flash in a normal rhythm but flash at a increased frequency,much much faster.I have cleaned the plugs and expanded the pins in the connector,checked the wires in the connectors Truck and Van. Onl...
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Col Rennie
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Interior Dimensions Toyota Coaster SWB/LWB
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Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...
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Leaking stitching on awning
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How, all. I have a Dometic roll out awning attached to the aluminium TeePee. The vinyl roof is attached by rope track along top edge. Just like most vans have these days. Problem is it is leaking at the stiching along the top, also the roller end as well. Not having or want a annex the roller bit doesn't...
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Dougwe
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Towing restrictions
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In the market soon for a small SUV with the rare occasion of towing our small caravan atm 748kg.
In the running is a nice Mazda cx3 SUV. This car in petrol form has a braked towing capacity of 1200kg. However its turbo diesel 1.4 litre brother has a braked towing capacity of 800kg. Apparently this figure...
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Eaglemax
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bus motorhome
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changing rego from bus to motorhome
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alans
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Electrical theory - First Principles
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I am not surprised that such an articulate dissertation first appeared in a Shipwright's Handbook!Shipwrights are a strange lot, operating in a field known to few in the modern Navy. This theory explains why one should never let the truth get in the way of a good argument. ........................
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Cupie
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aircon question
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Hi. I the following is copied from a caravan website. "Hi, Ive got a Honda gennie that wont run our air con for more than 40min before the overload cuts it off. I have a friend with the same van, air con and generator and theirs runs with no problems. Any ideas? Richard When an a/c unit switche...
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bus motorhome
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can anyone tell me the basic process changing rego from bus to motorhome
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alans
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Caravan "Ratings & Masses" & "Ball-Loading"
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It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans, especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unf...
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Colin1947
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Projecta 25a 7 stage charger any better alternatives?
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Hi All My projecta 25a charger has died on me after 5 years - there is no power getting so the thing is basically dead. the question is Is it repairable ? if no can anyone recommend a suitable replacement? thnx M -- Edited by Muffer on Monday 19th of February 2018 07:07:51 PM
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Muffer
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300 solar inverter kaput
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Hi Guys and Gals our poor old ford transit camper(franklin Body style) vintage 1978 has solar panel on the roof with 300w inverter inside living area .We have been diagnosed the inverter is kaput. My question (s) do i replace it myself with compatible Jaycar one,or should i go up a couple of hundred...
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Carefree Roll Out AAwnings
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I hope I have this under the correct section. This little problem has been on my mind for a while now and I am interested on others thoughts and methods of rolling out the awning and maintaining it in the correct position. I have noticed that most times when I roll my awning out on both my current van and the...
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Belong Mobile IS part of Telstra
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I recall previous posts where members were debating whether Belong Mobile was part of Telstra. I extracted this from a Telstra Letter to Shareholders "Driving value and growth from the core During the half we added 235,000 retail mobile services, including 130,000 postpaid handheld services o...
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Cupie
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New Van Recommendations
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Hi all, First post so here goes. I'm in the early stages of researching a new van as it looks like I will be made redundant next year. We have no kids at home now so it is the perfect time to head out on the highway, looking for adventure. We haven't caravanned since we first got together some 25 years ago. Our...
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Caravan Tow Ball Weights, etc.
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Hi All, First time poster...so please be kind! My husband and I are looking at purchasing our first caravan. I am getting my head around all the different weights you need to keep in mind in relation to your towing vehicle, etc. We are towing with a 2013, AWD, Diesel, Ford Territory. It has a 2.7 tonne to...
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Kimbra
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3 way fridge from inverter...
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Why don't people run the 3 way fridge at the 240v ac setting off an inverter, from the house batteries that are being charged by solar and dc to dc charger while travelling? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 11th of February 2018 04:19:31 PM
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Wind turbine...
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https://www.banggood.com/400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-DC-12V-24V-35-Blade-Power-Supply-with-Charge-Controller-p-1176470.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_elc&utm_content=dendi&utm_campaign=ele2-dpt-diy-rm-e4list-all&...
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Telstra and Boost..the ongoing argument
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After the comments from some on here re Boost not being a part of Telstra I would like to produce a receipt from Boost that I paid from my PayPal account for a prepaid mobile sim and service. This is from yesterday Friday 19th January 2018. As you may note Telstra clearly is the "merchant" and the service i...
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Dickodownunder
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Time to fix Caravan's bad power setup
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Current setup a mix n match to wrong systems installed when van purchased.To cut a long story short, system stands now as follows.· 3 105ah deep cycle batteries. (2AGM and 1 GEL) Not my doing.· Projecta 50-amp AC-DC charger. Replaces unsuitable charger supplied with van.· ...
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Projecta IC5000 circuit breaker
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Hi, I'm in the middle off fitting a Projecta IC 5000 [50amp] to our van Reading the user manual It states to use 100 amp circuit breaker pardon my ignorance and lack of knowledge but thought 50 amp breaker would be the go ???? if it makes sense to fit breaker higher than 50 amp would 60 amp breaker ok Cheer...
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