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250downunder · 250downunder

I am seeking the professional services of a qualified engineer with caravan industry experience to undertake an assessment of my less than 2 year old 6m. European caravan with a serious structural failure [broken back syndrome]. Any recommendations?

kingblert · kingblert

I am building a machine to manufacture optical components. The source of mechanical power is a 1/4 HP motor that's plugged into 110 V AC. Various parts of the machine receive mechanical power via belts and pulleys. The machine is a large square-ish box made of plywood. Inside it, there's the powerhea...

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi Looking for some input from owners of 200 LandCruiser now that the van is ordered know our limit we can spend on Tug. Looking at a new 2017 GLX or 2015 to 2013 VX or Sahara with km between 80k to 140k from what I am seeing on the internet the second hand are to dear compare to the deals being done on new but ha...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

The battery in our wan has had better days and has to be replaced, is there any difference between makes and country of origin, where is the best place to buy, (in Tassie)and size, the last one was 115AH non sealed All lights come off battery even when we are in camp grounds with power, when we free camp i us...

Cafe605 · Cafe605

Hi All I am brand new to this forum and also very nervous about buying our first motorhome. I have my eye on a 2010 Winnebago Esperance Iveco 50C18 which has done low kms and in really good visual condition. I am looking for recommendations for a person or company that will do a full and comprehensive...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Does anyone use a device to measure how far their van has traveled? Logistic companies have a gadget attached to their trailer wheels. Aussie Paul.

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, looking to down load movies now that we have 22gb of data on our dongle. I assume i would be able to download a couple of movies per month with that amount of data. can anybody suggest a safe and free site to download movies through Thanks in anticipation Cheers Bobkat

Swoffer · Swoffer

Just before I trot off to the generator shop I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas on what might be wrong with my BlackRidge 2kva Gen . So its done no work at all . Engine runs fine . But no power being delivered . The voltage meter on it shows nil . The overload button is in the in position . I've pulled the...

Vaughan · Vaughan

on a couple of occasions I have stopped for 1/2 hr + and forgotten to disconnect the anderson plug and the tug battery has gone flat. is there any sort of fitting I can Install to avoid this happening?

DMaxer · DMaxer

I saw a 12 volt air pump advertised on the TV a few nights back. It was Tele marketing and cost about $80.00. I hate trying to check the van's tyres in cramped servos and wondered if any of you good people have used one or something similar. I think it was called Tiger and was shaped like a cordless drill. Loo...

hako · hako

These new hoses certainly don't last long - I fitted a new one just over 3 years ago and made sure I got a quality Australian made one, anyway she failed last week and blew out just above the regulator. My guess is that where it failed is on a bend which allows sunlight to pass through the braid and degrade th...

gazza018 · gazza018

can any one tell me how to get my water pump to work on the rear tank. works fine on the front tank. but just spits and splaters on the rear i have tried turning the direction tap in all directions still no joy it,s a silverline 2015 model cheers Gazza

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...

fuller4848 · fuller4848

what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only

Burgo1 · Burgo1

I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....

Moorey · Moorey

Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey

2 dads · 2 dads

I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...

Dick0 · Dick0

With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers

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	Engineering Assessment (Preview) I am seeking the professional services of a qualified engineer with caravan industry experience to undertake an assessment of my less than 2 year old 6m. European caravan with a serious structural failure [broken back syndrome]. Any recommendations?	250downunder	23	2147	12:35 AM Nov 2, 2017 by macka17
	Home-built machine-make a 110 V AC electrical part (Preview) I am building a machine to manufacture optical components. The source of mechanical power is a 1/4 HP motor that's plugged into 110 V AC. Various parts of the machine receive mechanical power via belts and pulleys. The machine is a large square-ish box made of plywood. Inside it, there's the powerhea...	kingblert	2	1296	08:40 PM Nov 1, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Buying 200 landCruiser have question (Preview) Hi Looking for some input from owners of 200 LandCruiser now that the van is ordered know our limit we can spend on Tug. Looking at a new 2017 GLX or 2015 to 2013 VX or Sahara with km between 80k to 140k from what I am seeing on the internet the second hand are to dear compare to the deals being done on new but ha...	Mackayak	11	2308	07:40 AM Nov 1, 2017 by Try2findus
	New caravan battery required (Preview) The battery in our wan has had better days and has to be replaced, is there any difference between makes and country of origin, where is the best place to buy, (in Tassie)and size, the last one was 115AH non sealed All lights come off battery even when we are in camp grounds with power, when we free camp i us...	Cowboy7307	19	2769	10:16 PM Oct 31, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Recommendations for Purchase Inspection for Winnebago Esperance Iveco 50C18 (Preview) Hi All I am brand new to this forum and also very nervous about buying our first motorhome. I have my eye on a 2010 Winnebago Esperance Iveco 50C18 which has done low kms and in really good visual condition. I am looking for recommendations for a person or company that will do a full and comprehensive...	Cafe605	6	1500	01:54 PM Oct 30, 2017 by Malc0lm
	Van kilometage.. (Preview) Does anyone use a device to measure how far their van has traveled? Logistic companies have a gadget attached to their trailer wheels. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	9	1523	10:46 AM Oct 30, 2017 by iana
	movie downloading (Preview) Hi All, looking to down load movies now that we have 22gb of data on our dongle. I assume i would be able to download a couple of movies per month with that amount of data. can anybody suggest a safe and free site to download movies through Thanks in anticipation Cheers Bobkat	bobkat	17	1770	08:33 PM Oct 28, 2017 by sandman55
	Gen problem (Preview) Just before I trot off to the generator shop I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas on what might be wrong with my BlackRidge 2kva Gen . So its done no work at all . Engine runs fine . But no power being delivered . The voltage meter on it shows nil . The overload button is in the in position . I've pulled the...	Swoffer	22	1802	03:38 PM Oct 28, 2017 by DeBe
	Anderson plug draining tug battery when tug stopped (Preview) on a couple of occasions I have stopped for 1/2 hr + and forgotten to disconnect the anderson plug and the tug battery has gone flat. is there any sort of fitting I can Install to avoid this happening?	Vaughan	18	3713	08:21 PM Oct 27, 2017 by swamp
	12 Volt Air Pumps (Preview) I saw a 12 volt air pump advertised on the TV a few nights back. It was Tele marketing and cost about $80.00. I hate trying to check the van's tyres in cramped servos and wondered if any of you good people have used one or something similar. I think it was called Tiger and was shaped like a cordless drill. Loo...	DMaxer	18	3395	08:21 PM Oct 27, 2017 by Chucker
	Gas bottle to regulator hose failure. (Preview) These new hoses certainly don't last long - I fitted a new one just over 3 years ago and made sure I got a quality Australian made one, anyway she failed last week and blew out just above the regulator. My guess is that where it failed is on a bend which allows sunlight to pass through the braid and degrade th...	hako	11	1330	01:12 PM Oct 27, 2017 by Hylife
	jayco water pump (Preview) can any one tell me how to get my water pump to work on the rear tank. works fine on the front tank. but just spits and splaters on the rear i have tried turning the direction tap in all directions still no joy it,s a silverline 2015 model cheers Gazza	gazza018	6	2329	09:51 AM Oct 26, 2017 by iana
	Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...	The Belmont Bear	23	2639	05:17 AM Oct 26, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	replacement of fridge. (Preview) what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only	fuller4848	20	2087	11:58 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	water pressure (Preview) I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...	Burgo1	4	1402	08:23 PM Oct 24, 2017 by adrian foley
	Water heater layup for a period (Preview) Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....	Hey Jim	5	1432	06:19 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Dick0
	Solar dimensions (Preview) Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey	Moorey	7	1320	02:50 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Jaahn
	Whining noise in 2012 BT 50 (Preview) I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...	2 dads	7	1853	09:15 PM Oct 21, 2017 by sandman55
	A blog for vehicles discussion? (Preview) With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.	Dick0	12	1441	05:07 PM Oct 20, 2017 by Dick0
	Folding Smatmotion E Bike (Preview) Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers	j and v kids	4	1052	04:46 PM Oct 19, 2017 by Sharke
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