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replacing breakaway cable
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My cable is frayed and too long. Any rules re replacing it? Found stainless steel braided cable at hardware the same thickness but only screw up type clamps to make the loops at each end - the other things (tubes?) need a $70 tool to crimp them. Does the cable have to be plastic coated? Asked a caravan pl...
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spida
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Seeking advice on tyres
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G'Day All. I am relatively new to this forum and vanning however we have recently completed a lap which we enjoyed greatly. I am seeking advice regarding tyres for my MY 17 Holden Colorado LTZ. I have travelled just under 43000 km (approx. 25 k towing a Jayco Silverline 21-65-3 van), the original Bridg...
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TerryS
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Vast E118-4 error code
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Hi Satellite TV has been working OK. BUT Now getting error code E118-4 Currently unable to view this channel Can get the EPG which shows what is on every where Signal strength and quality both good Shows that I am locked on to the OPTUS C1 and D3 Satellite But can not get any channels. "E118-4 Currently u...
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Kiwimagic
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240v fridge element testing
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Good evening Nomads, I have just replaced the 240v fridge element in my Dometic 2350. Left it over night to get cold and guess what no joy, after an extensive search found I had forgotten to plug it back in after I had finished the instal. Tried it again but still no joy. It works great on gas and holds on 12...
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Crackles
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Underslung axle . first impressions with video
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Last week I had the caravan axle underslung to increase its height to stop it dragging on my driveway. Combined with the pajero lift (2inch) not for this purpose though and the adjustable tow hitch, I'm now able to get in and out without issue. I thought it might help someone looking at their options if i...
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denmonkey
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Portable hot water systems- redtrack video review
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Hi all, I picked up a redtrack portable hot water system with intentions of using it when in the van or mobile car camping. I watched a heap of videos and read many forum posts on these type of set ups and a little while ago got around to picking one up. I looked at the coleman hot water on demand, water heater...
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denmonkey
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To much time on your hands
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Hi All just a short video of me messing around with a DC-DC charger at home when I should be out on the road.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYGBs0eZgc
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Paintar
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HUH!
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Hooked my jayco freedom to the car today, when I plugged the anderson plug to the car the little LED on the car plug came on(car locked & not running) denoting there was 12v present, checked with mmeter & found 12v at the van plug, car of course had no voltage present, is this normal?
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Satalite Phones
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Hi Were looking at purchasing a Sat Phone, for use on our travels around Australia. It will be used just in case of an emergency. This is the one we were looking at, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Koko
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TBO
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Just read this post on CF I had no idea that the WDH increased the TBO , gonna check mine to calculate the TBWI know that the subject of Tow Ball Overhang (TBO) has been discussed widely before, but I feel that most people do not know what TBO is or they don't care, EXPECIALLY WHEN THEY USE A WEIGHT DISTRIBUT...
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mezza56
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Looking for owners of 3.2 litre pajero's
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I currently own a 3.8 litre dual fuel pajero and am considering replacing it with a new 3.2 litre diesel pajero. My petrol powered NP Pajero guzzles fuel when towing our 2397kg van Jayco Heritage, I have read the claimed fuel usage figures for a Diesel current model non towing and like every one else I t...
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aussietraveller
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My solenoid tank switching and water flow measuring.
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I have one of these set up apart from mounting. Got it working yesterday and after resetting the tanks to zero I can't get it to show liters per minute. It does not come up with the previous default setting after rebooting the 12v power. It shows a spanner and sounds an alarm. The "Chinglish" instruction...
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aussie_paul
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Adding 12v water pump to a manual line
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Evening all, I'm looking to install a 12v pump for filling duties in the sink. Currently the van has a manual pump and a separate tap for town hook up. Cold only. About the only thing I use the water for is washing dishes etc, but I can tell you the manual pump is getting old pretty darn quickly. I would like t...
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denmonkey
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Electro battery protector and and
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Has anyone had problems with their battery protector,a few weeks ago I altered the voltaage setting to 12volt just as a precaution for the batteries as I have had to replace them both recentl.But for the last two nights it as tripped out on the 12volt setting when I check the voltage on the bms it tells me...
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Trevor law
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TRANSMISSION COOLER - HYUNDAI TUCSON
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Is anybody towing with Hyundai Tucson Diesel? Have they had additional tranmission cooler fitted and is it necessary? Planning to tow an Avan Cruiseliner. I've searched for specific information and can't seem to see it anywhere.
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TURNER JEFFREY
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Tyre Size
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One for the experts. My van is fitted with Kumo LT 195R / 14c and my spare is LT 185R / 14c. Any drama with the different size if I need to use the spare Thanks Hendo
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Hendo
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RM7851 3 WAY FRIDGE.
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HOWDY. having issues with our fridge on gas , freezer is fine but fridge compartment runs about 8-10 degrees durday time.have put 2 computer fans inside top vent. hasnt helped much. am waiting on new dual regulator to arrive to see if it is problem/ tentatively book to have fridge taken out by repairer...
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crocodile
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UHF CABLE INSTALL INTO COLORADO
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Howdy all, Just wondering where you run the coax cable through the fire wall of the current model Colorado Crew Cab Ute. I need to bring it in from behind the glove box (passenger) side as the cable is not long enough to trace around to driver side then under dash to passenger side where the actual radio wi...
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Dougwe
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More water :) Camec tank swap 60 to 80L (video)
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HI all, today I tackled a water tank swap from 59 to 82L. I stuck with the camec brand which was already there because whilst the 80 was longer, it is the same height and width which meant I could use the same mounting brackets already fitted to the van. I'm guessing the 59 was original and it was a tight fit...
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denmonkey
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Gas Regulator Query?
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Yesterday we were going to fire up our backyard BBQ but when we turned the gas on at the bottle we noticed a massive gas leak at the regulator. A constant jet of gas was leaking out of a hole in the regulator. At first we thought that it was a puncture hole but then realized that it was supposed to be there. We f...
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Desert Dweller
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