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TOWBALL WEARING DOWN
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Van AGM is 3200kg, towing with 100 series Cruiser. Weighbridge check all within limits. BUT! The towball after 5000k is tapered toward the top. Replaced with new one and same is happening again. I was told to screw the adjustment screw down until it stops then back half turn. The hitch is a standard A...
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WDH Bar length
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Hi all. Why is there a choice of bar lengths when buying a WDH? Is there a reason by safety or is it down to the space you got? Cheers. Kezngaz.
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Water leak
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Hi all, We have just developed a water leak at the mains connection on outside of van. We filled both tanks then headed off-road. When we turned on 12 v pump l noticed the outside connection point for the hose had a steady trickle coming from it , no hose attached. The pump and all taps are working but with p...
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towing a caravan with LED lights with a Mercedes - solution
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[video=https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=nfnjs-UYCzA]
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boyadine
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Wineguard Maintenance
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Reminder to everyone to maintain your wineguard aerial regularly - they say at least every six months For those who don't know how, here is a link to a youtube video to help - we found it quite useful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KATPS5bU0nY
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Bogged out 2
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heres a cheap option if you dont want to pay for recovery gear https://youtu.be/nJ8U2C-2jU4
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Water heater
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Hi all , A query for those that are not in their vans full time and park it up for mths at a time .When we get back I always drain the tanks and sterilise before we go again.I have never drained the ho****er system or the lines themselves . My question is do others drain their ho****er system as well , and or li...
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Fridge not chilling on mains power
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Hi, new to this forum. I recently upgraded from a camper trailer to a second hand 2003 Viscount pop top. Before purchasing I got the previous owners to turn on the fridge to ensure it was going. It worked fine. Over Easter we gave it a trial and found the fridge would not get cold on mains power. We wer...
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Low cost generator
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Now before I progress, would all "non generator" lovers please put on your eye shades (or just ignore my post) . For anyone interested, I noticed recently a generator called a Lumik Pure Sine Wave Inverter 2.8kVA / 3.3kVA on sale for $659 through a web site called "My Deal.com.au". May be worth a look i...
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solar panels for free camping
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we have a motor home, was wondering how these solar panels work, how do they handle bad weather ,etc, ie fixed on the roof?? and to be able to power your fridge,microwave, tv, lights ,laptop, etc for a few days and do these power your device durining the night as well? also can these be wired up some where i...
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CTEK 250 SA Dual
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For anyone interested, Ctek have released a new DC-DC regulator with solar input, compatible with smart alternators. CTEK 250 SA Dual Cheers Pete -- Edited by wasn_me on Friday 5th of May 2017 09:06:35 AM
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breakaway switch: DIY simple install
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Hi All, newbie here. My caravan is under 2 tons so legally I am not required to have a break-away brake switch but I'd like to have one anyway.. It seems to me a break-away switch is just that: a simple switch. But unlike a normal switch the breakaway switch is turned on when the plunger is pulled away and be...
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boyadine
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Smokey diesel heater
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Recently I had trouble lighting my diesel heater it gave off a lot of smoke without lighting.i sent the heater back to pinnacles and they returned it to me saying that there was nothing wrong with it So i re installed the heater and had the same problem,after further investigation and being totally fr...
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ATM Weights
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We brought a brand new caravan 6 and half years ago. We have just realized after weighting when packed with the water tanks full and full gas bottles we are over the allowable ATM weight, this does not allow us much for food and clothes. I have contacted the manufacture and they are no help, I have b...
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GPS on my 2015 Fiat Ducato
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Hi everyone, I am new to your forum and I really look forward to your advise and hopefully offering my experiences to you. I have traded in my old faithful and am purchasing a new Avida motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato. The dealer has advised me that the new vehicle will not have the built in GPS system ac...
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Toilets
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Hi I am new to this forum and am looking for advice on putting a toilet into an old furniture removal van that I'm turning into an RV. I don't know weather to put a cassette system in or a tank underneath, which i have room for. Can anyone please assist. Cheers Hound Dog
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Diesel Fuel/Filters/Foam.
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Hi All. Have a Toyota 200 Series, V8, TT, Diesel and its 2013 model. Started its life (new) on BP Diesel only and replaced 2 x fuel filters in the first year; we then completed 45000.00 Km`s using various fuels depending on which state we were in, and only replaced 1x fuel filter in the 12 months. All due to...
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track me
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Does anyone know of a tracking device that can be fitted to a van permanently , aside from leaving a phone in the van and it going flat . I recollect seeing something that served the purpose on another website but cant remember where or what . It would be good if it could be left on indefinitely and kept cha...
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New Jayco Style of Caravan.
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I don't know if this interests the group, but a few weeks ago I was at the Jayco dealership, and there was a new style van just released, its an off -road unit built along conventional lines, gas cylinders mounted out side on the "A" frame, outside tool box etc. Bed east/west across the back. Aluminium cl...
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water tanks
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Hi.I have 3 80lt water tanks.During the Easter break we Went to a nearby spot for a few days.Day 4 and water ceased to pump into van one tank was empty and the pump just sucked air even though 2 more tanks were full and inline.Plus i used plug hole to fit hoses to be accessible at side of van.I have also fitted...
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