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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...

millsy88 · millsy88

Anyone that owns (or has owned) a Jayco Heritage will know that the front boot locks are not in anyway a secure way of securing belongings. The Key is a massive butterfly shaped chrome thingy that looks like a gun in your pocket & would lock up Pentridge, when in fact just a coin is enough to actually...

Craig1 · Craig1

Don't use galvanized/zinc saddles onto a copper pipe. Only on for s few days and a bad reaction had started. Use the proper coated ones for copper. cheers Craig

iana · iana

As I understand it, the one thing that can kill a vehicle when towing is the automatic gearbox oil temperature. I want to find some sort of gauge that will give me a referance temperature, i.e. I don't need to know the exact temperature, but just need to have an indication of when to stop and have a tea brea...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger My previous post regarding PLBs suggested there is some misunderstanding around them so let's try and clear that up. EPIRB = Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon PLB = Personal Locator Beacon Spot = Spot - it's just a trade name PLBs and EPIRBs are identical in w...

elliemike · elliemike

I need to remove my tail lights on the camper. They are LED AUTOLAMPS 80Series Triple. I need to get into the void space behind the lights. There is a Hand size Service hole behind the light fitting. Behind is a Void with no access from the inside of the van. The lights are screwed on with Self Tappers that a...

rustybits · rustybits

Hi I am refurbishing my '84 Coaster Bus and have a couple of questions. I want to put in a Thetford C200 toilet, does anyone know how much water it uses per flush? Is one plumbed into the water system better than one that has it's own tank? I carry about 95 litres of water on board. The next question is abou...

bergy · bergy

Just wondering.Do others have the same annoying problem. Everytime i change channels it spends up to 30 seconds Loading. Is this normal ??

Vaughan · Vaughan

When towing I have always driven in drive. Recently some one suggested I should drive in S4 or S5. Comments please.

Sommer · Sommer

I have purchaxed a Toyota campervan and vant to fit a 'box' on a frame which can swing 90degree to allow the back door to open. Have anyone some suggestions.!

baglimit2002 · baglimit2002

Could any one tell me if a honda 2i can run a herron air command in a jayco and in hot weather looking at getting one if they work well

GP · GP

Can anyone tell me if it's OK to leave the van supported on the legs to take the weight off the tyres. My van is 2500kgs, stored in a shed on concrete floor. I have a trailer Mate jack to lift each side an let it down on the legs. Thanks, (Couldn't find any weight limits for drop down legs)! GP

lizard · lizard

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1500W-3000W-Pure-Sinve-Wave-12V-240V-Power-Inverter-Camping-Boat-C...

Rongela · Rongela

I have a Dometic 3way fridge. Model RMD 8551. Working OK On all three modes, but on gas it has started to make a bang sound every time it re-ignites. Very annoying during sleeping hours. Hoping it's not a dangerous fault. Can anyone suggest what the cause may be and how to rectify. Thanks in advanc

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	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	1641	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	884	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	841	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	1546	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	1551	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	2131	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	1559	11:15 PM Jul 26, 2017 by John Kay
	Jayco Heritage front boot lock replacements (Preview) Anyone that owns (or has owned) a Jayco Heritage will know that the front boot locks are not in anyway a secure way of securing belongings. The Key is a massive butterfly shaped chrome thingy that looks like a gun in your pocket & would lock up Pentridge, when in fact just a coin is enough to actually...	millsy88	1	793	09:48 PM Jul 26, 2017 by barryntrish
	Copper Pipe and galvanized saddle reaction (Preview) Don't use galvanized/zinc saddles onto a copper pipe. Only on for s few days and a bad reaction had started. Use the proper coated ones for copper. cheers Craig	Craig1	6	1050	05:02 PM Jul 26, 2017 by Craig1
	Automatic gearbox temperature. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As I understand it, the one thing that can kill a vehicle when towing is the automatic gearbox oil temperature. I want to find some sort of gauge that will give me a referance temperature, i.e. I don't need to know the exact temperature, but just need to have an indication of when to stop and have a tea brea...	iana	36	9174	07:10 PM Jul 25, 2017 by iana
	EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger (Preview) EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger My previous post regarding PLBs suggested there is some misunderstanding around them so let's try and clear that up. EPIRB = Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon PLB = Personal Locator Beacon Spot = Spot - it's just a trade name PLBs and EPIRBs are identical in w...	Mike Harding	4	1077	06:57 PM Jul 25, 2017 by macka17
	TAIL LIGHT HELP (Preview) I need to remove my tail lights on the camper. They are LED AUTOLAMPS 80Series Triple. I need to get into the void space behind the lights. There is a Hand size Service hole behind the light fitting. Behind is a Void with no access from the inside of the van. The lights are screwed on with Self Tappers that a...	elliemike	18	1870	04:08 PM Jul 25, 2017 by macka17
	Thetford C200 (Preview) Hi I am refurbishing my '84 Coaster Bus and have a couple of questions. I want to put in a Thetford C200 toilet, does anyone know how much water it uses per flush? Is one plumbed into the water system better than one that has it's own tank? I carry about 95 litres of water on board. The next question is abou...	rustybits	3	1239	08:33 AM Jul 25, 2017 by rustybits
	Vast decoder keeps Loading every time i change channel (Preview) Just wondering.Do others have the same annoying problem. Everytime i change channels it spends up to 30 seconds Loading. Is this normal ??	bergy	5	728	05:23 AM Jul 23, 2017 by John Kay
	Which driving gear (Preview) When towing I have always driven in drive. Recently some one suggested I should drive in S4 or S5. Comments please.	Vaughan	11	1020	07:01 PM Jul 22, 2017 by macka17
	Fitting a box on rear of campervan (Preview) I have purchaxed a Toyota campervan and vant to fit a 'box' on a frame which can swing 90degree to allow the back door to open. Have anyone some suggestions.!	Sommer	10	1077	06:11 PM Jul 22, 2017 by Travelerwj
	RE: Generator honda 2i (Preview) Could any one tell me if a honda 2i can run a herron air command in a jayco and in hot weather looking at getting one if they work well	baglimit2002	17	2241	11:50 AM Jul 22, 2017 by macka17
	Storing van using the staliser legs as support (Preview) Can anyone tell me if it's OK to leave the van supported on the legs to take the weight off the tyres. My van is 2500kgs, stored in a shed on concrete floor. I have a trailer Mate jack to lift each side an let it down on the legs. Thanks, (Couldn't find any weight limits for drop down legs)! GP	GP	9	1599	08:21 AM Jul 22, 2017 by Big Mal
	Inverter - remote control (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1500W-3000W-Pure-Sinve-Wave-12V-240V-Power-Inverter-Camping-Boat-C...	lizard	5	829	08:10 AM Jul 22, 2017 by Bello
	Fridge ignites with a bang. (Preview) I have a Dometic 3way fridge. Model RMD 8551. Working OK On all three modes, but on gas it has started to make a bang sound every time it re-ignites. Very annoying during sleeping hours. Hoping it's not a dangerous fault. Can anyone suggest what the cause may be and how to rectify. Thanks in advanc	Rongela	20	1588	11:04 PM Jul 20, 2017 by macka17
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