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Tear drop Caravans
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Hi there I'm new to this forum, found it will doing some research on Avan. I purchased an Avan Weekender about 18 months ago and have had nothing but trouble with it ! It started with the back door not staying open perpendicular as displayed on all advertising. The dealer here in Tas contacted Avan who in...
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Jayco sterling ATM
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After some time working to have the ATM raised on our Jayco Sterling pop top 17.55-7SH, we have now raised it to a reasonable ATM capacity and still under the axle/axle load capacity. Jayco was no help, so we had to go to a Vic Roads VASS engineer not easy to find one that will work on caravans. We didn't...
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Jayco sterling ATM
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After some time working to have the ATM raised on our Jayco Sterling pop top 17.55-7SH, we have now raised it to a reasonable ATM capacity and still under the axle/axle load capacity. Jayco was no help, so we had to go to a Vic Roads VASS engineer not easy to find one that will work on caravans. We didn't...
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Alko ESC system.
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Does anyone know if when the system activates, do the LED's on the indicator module come on or flash or give any indication that the system is activating? I have read the user manual, and it says two greens system is good, reds, minor fault, flashing red major fault. I know the module is mounted on the A f...
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Mister hitches wd.
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Hi, has anybody had any experience with these weight distri ution hitches? They are half the price of a hayman reece and identical to use. Also, is it better to get one that is closest to your tugs max ball weight or the actual van ball weight? Tia. Kezngaz.
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Solar & Lithium Batteries
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Hi all,This is to answer a question I received on another forum.I have installed 1020 w of Solar panels. These consist of 1 x 120 w [which I had] and 15 x 60 w panels, these will allow me to still have wattage if some of the panels are in partial shade.400 Ah Lithium Batteries.I had a 2000 w Inverter.These we...
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More interesting stuff...
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http://newatlas.com/scalable-solar-powered-desalination-system/50121/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c042a4fdde-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-c042a4fdde-92462077
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Cracked Chassis
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Has anybody experienced cracks in chassis of 2005 Geist 485 Van? It would seem there are a few and we are stranded until a solution is obtained. Would it be possible to have a new chassis fitted or some form of repair carried out. We would appreciate any ideas or advice out there. Many thanks, Blue Hill...
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house solar pannels on my ute
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question can i put a house solar panel on my ute i just had 24 panels fitted to my house and there was one spare so i want to put it on my ute when we do the big lap next year .i was told by a mate that the house panel may put out to much power and fry my batteries . panel specs are :model type :gcl-p6/60265 265w (0~+5...
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Aluminium corrosion on A van.
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Im getting little bubbles, about the size of a 10 cent piece, under the paint on the side of my aluminium van. Looks like wates is getting under the paint and causing corrosion.
Does anyone have any ideas what's causing this and what to do with the corrosion. Does rust converter work on aluminium?
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Charger in float
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ok....I'm trying to find out and haven't yet found what I'm looking for.....if a charger input wattage is say recorded as '250' - is it less at float? Like would that be what it drawers at its maximum? Or doesn't it matter whatever stage the charger is in? -- Edited by Grubbygypsy on Wednesday 14th of Ju...
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Ecotherm heater fitted to Jayco Heritage
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Just finished fitting a ecotherm heater which uses the hot water from the suburban sw6dea hot water heater. These can be bought from SWIFT in kit form however I made my own for under $100 with the help off our friendly wrecker and flea bay. I procured a good car heater core, ordered a 12v solar water pump,...
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More on G&S
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These are copied from another site
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Another photo G&S
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This is described as a crack?
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Al Ko Axle Recall
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https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/al-ko-international-pty-ltd-braked-axles-10-electric-fitted-to-caravans-and-camper-trailers
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G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua
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Hyland Anti-Rattle Bolt
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Hi all,
Just had a call from my folks. When they de-coupled the rig, a bit of metal dropped out of the Hyland Hitch. We've identified it as the head of the anti-rattle bolt. Obviously getting the part will be hard now Hyland are out of business, and I understand that the thread is different to common co...
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Awning Tension Fixed
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The tension on my caravan awning always was not very good, and had gotten quite slack, to the point of me almost having to push it up when rolling it up. I decided to research how to tighten it myself and found not a lot of info online on how to fix. Anyway I pulled the arms off the awning one at a time, and foun...
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meetoo
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Satalite Phones
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Hi All Look at getting a Satalite phone. so many different ones not sure what is what. There are one's you clip onto your mobile. your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Koko
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Koko
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Games.
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Up-loading Games on Windows 10. Can any-one tell me how to upload Games onto my Lap-top please ? I do have a Disc drive. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.
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