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Jayco Heritage front boot lock replacements
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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...
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millsy88
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Copper Pipe and galvanized saddle reaction
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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
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Automatic gearbox temperature.
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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...
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iana
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EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger
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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...
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Mike Harding
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TAIL LIGHT HELP
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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...
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elliemike
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Thetford C200
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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...
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rustybits
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Vast decoder keeps Loading every time i change channel
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Just wondering.Do others have the same annoying problem.
Everytime i change channels it spends up to 30 seconds Loading.
Is this normal ??
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bergy
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Which driving gear
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When towing I have always driven in drive. Recently some one suggested I should drive in S4 or S5. Comments please.
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Vaughan
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Fitting a box on rear of campervan
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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.!
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Sommer
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RE: Generator honda 2i
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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
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Storing van using the staliser legs as support
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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
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Inverter - remote control
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1500W-3000W-Pure-Sinve-Wave-12V-240V-Power-Inverter-Camping-Boat-C...
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lizard
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Fridge ignites with a bang.
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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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Rongela
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Break away system
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Our van will be in storage for a few months, what do we have to do?
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Bushbaby
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Van tyre pressures.
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I'm towing an A Van Liam that weighs about 2000lg loaded. Am running about 40 psi in van tyres. Thoughts?
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Snow chains
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Going to Tas in August and want to drive up to Ben Lomond, I believe you must carry snow chains during August and September. My question as I have never driven on snow do you fit chains to 2 or 4 wheels on a 4wd ( Nissan Patrol GU running cooper LT 265 75r16 ST Maxx) and 2nd question what do you think re hire vers...
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ajtmb
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iPhone ios11 implications
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Interesting stuff on this site about issues for those of us who have the older iPhones (I have a 5S that is sitting on the bedroom dresser table sans Sim card for a year or so .. a cast off from my Daughter). Seems like you will no longer have support from Apple or software updates & perhaps some of your...
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Cupie
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BEWARE ---- SOLDERED JOINTS - THIS TIME ON ANDERSON PLUG & CHINESE WIRE ON SOLAR PANELS
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Had an Anderson plug on solar panels on ute to battery. Had a problem - check voltage looked OK, plus open circuit voltage good battery but not charging. Checked wiring - + wire at Anderson lug broke at the soldered joint. Seems it registered the voltage but wouldn't let current through resistance....
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Baz421
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2nd DIESEL FUEL FILTER UPDATE.
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How, all. You might remember a few moons back I asked about the above filter, well, I have purchased one today and is being fitted this Monday. I ended up not getting the 'Flashlube' one as it was too difficult getting anyone to order it in so went with the 'Fuel Manager' one. Does the same thing and is 30 mi...
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Dougwe
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Mercury vapour light current draw..
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I am having real trouble with my sight these days. 47 years as a type 1 Diabetic is catching up with me even though eye specialist says I am in better shape than most in my situation. I spend a lot of time in my comfy lounge chair with laptop on my knee and the lighting in these newer "environmentally friendl...
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