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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...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

Has anyone come across, have experience or an opinion of this type of Gooseneck, (used in this example for a 5th Wheeler), coupler? -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:43:23 AM -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:49:21 AM

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, i am on my 1st short trip in van. When i connect up to water in CP i get water when i turn handle to the left for hot water but get none when handle is in the cold water position. This is for both the sink and the shower. Is there some lever or switch i have missed somewhere. Thanks Ross

colinoldncranky · colinoldncranky

Does anyone know where I would get "Do not overtake turning vehicle" stickers in WA?

chugger · chugger

On our recently acquired motorhome we have a outdoor flat panel antenna and amplifier sited on the exterior roof, in addition we have what appears to be a Digimax antenna which we can mount on a pole attached to the rear of the van. I understand what they each do alone, my question is do we need both, will o...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Just reading through posts from the past ..... Pipes looking for an "old style 12 volt car radio" ..... Just wondering if he was successful ... found something that may be of interest in the depths of the shed where I keep things that "may come in handy one day" Not sure exactly what it is but me thinks it...

iana · iana

Coming up for new tyres soon on the ute, now away back once when I had to stop quick, the car I was driving simply slid across the surface of the road, since then I have been thinking that soft tyres are the way to go to give better braking. Hard rubber compound for long lasting, soft for better braking. If th...

meetoo · meetoo

I just noticed on my newly installed battery monitor - Victron 700 BMV, that it drops the displayed battery voltage by .24 volts when you push any button to light up the display screen. Real example, Battery at complete rest, monitor shows 12.8v but as soon as you light up the screen it shows 12.56 v...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Edit.. Moved to Solar. -- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 12th of March 2018 08:51:55 PM

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	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	5530	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	5841	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	3566	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	1446	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	1216	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	1917	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	6962	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	1923	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	2136	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	1965	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	2441	09:38 AM Mar 17, 2018 by yobarr
	A-Line - "Rat Trap" coupler (Preview) Has anyone come across, have experience or an opinion of this type of Gooseneck, (used in this example for a 5th Wheeler), coupler? -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:43:23 AM -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:49:21 AM	Captain Ron	4	1123	09:17 PM Mar 15, 2018 by Captain Ron
	No cold water (Preview) Hi, i am on my 1st short trip in van. When i connect up to water in CP i get water when i turn handle to the left for hot water but get none when handle is in the cold water position. This is for both the sink and the shower. Is there some lever or switch i have missed somewhere. Thanks Ross	wombat50	10	1530	07:14 PM Mar 15, 2018 by jules47
	"Do not overtake turning vehicle" stickers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone know where I would get "Do not overtake turning vehicle" stickers in WA?	colinoldncranky	31	4855	09:32 PM Mar 14, 2018 by colinoldncranky
	Antenna (Preview) On our recently acquired motorhome we have a outdoor flat panel antenna and amplifier sited on the exterior roof, in addition we have what appears to be a Digimax antenna which we can mount on a pole attached to the rear of the van. I understand what they each do alone, my question is do we need both, will o...	chugger	2	1669	08:57 PM Mar 14, 2018 by chugger
	Old 12volt car radio (Preview) Just reading through posts from the past ..... Pipes looking for an "old style 12 volt car radio" ..... Just wondering if he was successful ... found something that may be of interest in the depths of the shed where I keep things that "may come in handy one day" Not sure exactly what it is but me thinks it...	Nomad1946	5	1185	09:58 AM Mar 14, 2018 by PeterD
	Chosing tyres for mainly on black road use. (Preview) Coming up for new tyres soon on the ute, now away back once when I had to stop quick, the car I was driving simply slid across the surface of the road, since then I have been thinking that soft tyres are the way to go to give better braking. Hard rubber compound for long lasting, soft for better braking. If th...	iana	11	1351	09:06 AM Mar 14, 2018 by Ron-D
	Battery Monitor Victron 700 BMV (Preview) I just noticed on my newly installed battery monitor - Victron 700 BMV, that it drops the displayed battery voltage by .24 volts when you push any button to light up the display screen. Real example, Battery at complete rest, monitor shows 12.8v but as soon as you light up the screen it shows 12.56 v...	meetoo	5	1109	03:44 PM Mar 13, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Using ordinary flexible cable for 240 Permanent "fixed" wiring in any situation (Preview) Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...	oldtrack123	26	3634	03:17 PM Mar 13, 2018 by T1 Terry
	SOLAR REGULATOR (Preview) Edit.. Moved to Solar. -- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 12th of March 2018 08:51:55 PM	Dougwe	2	1079	08:53 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Dougwe
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