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Gavanator · Gavanator

Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...

Griddy · Griddy

Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have a three way THETFORD Fridge . Van is just over two years old. Works without any problems on 240 and on 12v when travelling. We are finding with gas after we open the door it will go up to around 6 degrees ( we have a wireless thermometer) . For example today, not a hot day, fridge in shade, we opened it q...

River Rat · River Rat

Seeking recent and long term feedback from owners in regard to Winjana 5th wheelers

msg · msg

I fixed my water pump without having a clue.!!!! It had been running on after I turned off the tap for some time and was getting worse. All I did, was take off the cover, inspected the little bowel that sticks out. Unscrewed it looked to see if anything was blocking it and screwed it back on. Checked ev...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am looking at a Satplus Travelsat kit with optional 3240 handheld digital meter. Have any of you been using this system? https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/portable-free-to-air-systems Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 1st of June 2017 07:18:49 PM

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

I have just bought a 4.8kva inverter generator made from I Tech world in Perth, anyone have one of these. weighs 33kg's has wheels like a suit case and an electric start. just looking for positives if any. -- Edited by gold dandelion on Sunday 18th of June 2017 10:00:10 PM

Jack · Jack

I have had to replace both Sphere lighting receiver modules on my 2013 Jayco Sterling ($130 each) and have reprogrammed the individual wall switches without too much problem using the provided instructions . I am a little confused however in to how to setup the Master OFF switches? Anybody out there...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I's time. Yep the time has arrived to ring the fitter man to order the replacement water heater that will take over from the Girrard Instant one. I'm looking at the SW4DEA Gas/Electric. It has 15.1lt. I am solo with no plans to change. Does anyone use this HWS and do you reckon 15.1lts is enough. Lookin...

My390 · My390

Van has been fine to date and having fun. Last night when connected to mains pressure water the tank filler started to leak. Obviously the tank had back filled somehow and was overflowing. Thinking a faulty non return valve maybe between the 12 v pump and the pressure pipes? Van has two fresh water tan...

millsy88 · millsy88

Maybe this has been covered before. I want to install a water pump to do away with the pump action tap in our Jayco Heritage, and have no idea how to go about it. Can someone give me a few pointers as to what type, size and tips on how to approach this please? TIA. Graham

adkel53 · adkel53

I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and ar...

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

After much web surfing & multiple Youtube videos i cant find anything to help repair the plug arm that the black plug seal sits on. It wont move back into its proper location. I have removed the plug & arm assembly, but the little arm the plug sits on has me baffled, any help would be appreciated...

pipes · pipes

Even though I rarely have a passenger, I need to buy a left hand front seat for my 1991 Mazda T 3500 bus/motor home. I live not far from Strathpine, Qld. Regards. Pipes

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Hi Guys I need some help please What is in and what side is out on one of these Thanks John

Ger08 · Ger08

hi all, just about to get out auto sparky to do some work on our vehicle and I'm thinking of getting a pure sine wave inverter installed. Some questions for the gurus? 1 is it worth getting an inverter installed 2 we would only use it to charge a couple lap tops 3 what size should we look at getting - bearin...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

What is the better van rear view camera lens angle 90 or 170 degrees? Aussie Paul.

briche · briche

our van has been laid up for about 3 1/2 years with the weight on the wheels in that time. Had some weight sported by jacks but still a significant weight on the wheels. Question what do people think about replacing the wheel bearings? We are leaving soon for a 2 year journey thru WA. I would appreciate yo...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Here is my next questions - a touchy matter! On the way to a weekend camp a couple of weeks ago & knowing that there was no water available, I filled both tanks (90L each) & with all the messages about weight lately, I weighed my single axle van. It was 100Kg over the ATM weight. We carried only eno...

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	Welding to caravan frame (Preview) Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...	Gavanator	14	4959	05:29 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Big Mal
	Cheap wheel bearings (Preview) Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...	Eaglemax	3	1128	05:07 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Big Mal
	Mobicool (Preview) Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.	Griddy	3	964	07:43 AM Aug 6, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Theft ford Fridge not working well on gas (Preview) we have a three way THETFORD Fridge . Van is just over two years old. Works without any problems on 240 and on 12v when travelling. We are finding with gas after we open the door it will go up to around 6 degrees ( we have a wireless thermometer) . For example today, not a hot day, fridge in shade, we opened it q...	jbrinks	5	690	07:48 PM Aug 5, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Winjana 5th wheelers (Preview) Seeking recent and long term feedback from owners in regard to Winjana 5th wheelers	River Rat	4	1399	04:53 PM Aug 4, 2017 by PeterD
	Water Pump (Preview) I fixed my water pump without having a clue.!!!! It had been running on after I turned off the tap for some time and was getting worse. All I did, was take off the cover, inspected the little bowel that sticks out. Unscrewed it looked to see if anything was blocking it and screwed it back on. Checked ev...	msg	8	921	06:35 PM Aug 3, 2017 by jules47
	Vast tv... (Preview) I am looking at a Satplus Travelsat kit with optional 3240 handheld digital meter. Have any of you been using this system? https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/portable-free-to-air-systems Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 1st of June 2017 07:18:49 PM	aussie_paul	24	3368	05:44 PM Aug 3, 2017 by aussie_paul
	generator (Preview) I have just bought a 4.8kva inverter generator made from I Tech world in Perth, anyone have one of these. weighs 33kg's has wheels like a suit case and an electric start. just looking for positives if any. -- Edited by gold dandelion on Sunday 18th of June 2017 10:00:10 PM	gold dandelion	19	1669	04:08 PM Aug 3, 2017 by DMaxer
	Jayco Wireless Lighting Programming Master OFF switch (Preview) I have had to replace both Sphere lighting receiver modules on my 2013 Jayco Sterling ($130 each) and have reprogrammed the individual wall switches without too much problem using the provided instructions . I am a little confused however in to how to setup the Master OFF switches? Anybody out there...	Jack	3	7328	07:30 AM Aug 3, 2017 by Jack
	ORDERING SUBURBAN HOT WATER HEATER (Preview) I's time. Yep the time has arrived to ring the fitter man to order the replacement water heater that will take over from the Girrard Instant one. I'm looking at the SW4DEA Gas/Electric. It has 15.1lt. I am solo with no plans to change. Does anyone use this HWS and do you reckon 15.1lts is enough. Lookin...	Dougwe	10	1174	09:31 AM Aug 1, 2017 by Dougwe
	Water leaking out of tank filler? (Preview) Van has been fine to date and having fun. Last night when connected to mains pressure water the tank filler started to leak. Obviously the tank had back filled somehow and was overflowing. Thinking a faulty non return valve maybe between the 12 v pump and the pressure pipes? Van has two fresh water tan...	My390	8	2403	09:09 PM Jul 31, 2017 by My390
	Fitting a water pump from scratch. (Preview) Maybe this has been covered before. I want to install a water pump to do away with the pump action tap in our Jayco Heritage, and have no idea how to go about it. Can someone give me a few pointers as to what type, size and tips on how to approach this please? TIA. Graham	millsy88	11	2410	01:19 PM Jul 31, 2017 by macka17
	Exhaust jacks (Preview) I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and ar...	adkel53	17	3141	08:35 PM Jul 30, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Thetford C200 mechanism failure, help needed (Preview) After much web surfing & multiple Youtube videos i cant find anything to help repair the plug arm that the black plug seal sits on. It wont move back into its proper location. I have removed the plug & arm assembly, but the little arm the plug sits on has me baffled, any help would be appreciated...	The Doo crew	10	1589	12:28 PM Jul 30, 2017 by msg
	Seat belt replacement. (Preview) Even though I rarely have a passenger, I need to buy a left hand front seat for my 1991 Mazda T 3500 bus/motor home. I live not far from Strathpine, Qld. Regards. Pipes	pipes	6	867	05:46 PM Jul 29, 2017 by pipes
	Manual Reset Circuit Breaker (Preview) Hi Guys I need some help please What is in and what side is out on one of these Thanks John	Cruising Cruze	4	825	07:59 PM Jul 28, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Inverter (Preview) hi all, just about to get out auto sparky to do some work on our vehicle and I'm thinking of getting a pure sine wave inverter installed. Some questions for the gurus? 1 is it worth getting an inverter installed 2 we would only use it to charge a couple lap tops 3 what size should we look at getting - bearin...	Ger08	8	1488	12:57 PM Jul 28, 2017 by PeterD
	Rear view camera angle.. (Preview) What is the better van rear view camera lens angle 90 or 170 degrees? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	13	1529	12:43 PM Jul 28, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Wheel bearings (Preview) our van has been laid up for about 3 1/2 years with the weight on the wheels in that time. Had some weight sported by jacks but still a significant weight on the wheels. Question what do people think about replacing the wheel bearings? We are leaving soon for a 2 year journey thru WA. I would appreciate yo...	briche	27	2029	07:16 PM Jul 27, 2017 by Baz421
	Weight (another one). (Preview) Here is my next questions - a touchy matter! On the way to a weekend camp a couple of weeks ago & knowing that there was no water available, I filled both tanks (90L each) & with all the messages about weight lately, I weighed my single axle van. It was 100Kg over the ATM weight. We carried only eno...	Warren-Pat_01	19	1445	11:15 PM Jul 26, 2017 by John Kay
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