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Caravan Suspension
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Hi all, long time no see just like to put something out there to you, looking at purchasing new van which they say is a semi off road van so therefore on the Alko independent suspension they have only fitted one shocker to each wheel leaving one mounting point empty. Is this a smart thing to do leaving four...
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Pump to fill caravan tanks.
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Holding up plastic 20 liter containers full of water to fill the van's water tanks is hard work. I need to find a small 12 volt pump that can pump the water up. If I put a hose each side of a normal caravan water 'pressure pump', will it suck up firstly the air then the water through the inlet hose without the p...
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meetoo
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Technical literature, bulletins & select user manuals for AL-KO products.
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Found this AL-KO site which contains all you need to know about repairing or adjusting their brakes, bearings, axles, couplings, jockey wheels etc. Lots of useful authoritative information from the manufacturer. http://www.alko.com.au/technical-literature/ Good Luck
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hako
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2012 Roadstar hot water problem
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Hot water outlet on the caravan literally blew off yesterday. Found a plumber and a new fitting. It was brass not plastic so was confident it would be strong enough . Fitted it and bingo had hot water again. But after a shower today the hot water outlet blew off again !! Is there a thermostat somewhere ?...
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Double Trouble
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A Question - Battery isolators
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macka, you might be the person who knows the answer to this, if not some of the gurus may be able to assist. Do modern day caravans have a 12v DC isolation switch? My Jayco Discovery & a friend's StarCraft are the same as each other. There is a "DC" switch inside the vans - from what I can see, this switch...
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Advice on Breakaway device please...
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Apologies in advance for the elementary question, but I'm wondering about the best anchor point for the cable. When I collected the van the dealer just hooked it onto the safety chain D shackle, which surely can't be right. Also, my cable is quite long and I'm concerned about it getting tangled. So guy...
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Door lock
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unlocked the caravan door from outside this morning and the barrel came out. I tried to fit it back in - won't work. So like an idiot I closed the caravan door which I now can't open. I understand it can be forced but you need to know exactly where to force it. I've left a message for a mobile repair person but...
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Bryan
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Brake Controller
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Okay Techie Gurus I am in need of a little advice After a Brake Controller, not too expensive but reliable.... What are your recommendations and any good or bad reviews on the different models and brands out there... Tug is a 2010 Ford Territory and van 14ft Compass, Park Avenue
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The Dogs House
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Hot Water Leak
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We have a little hot water device (Pic attatched) above our sink and it has developed a leak so can not have it going at all to stop water damage. Anyone out there with same and advice re disassemble greatly appreciated
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Bru
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brake controllers
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hi all just wanted to know what would be the best brake controller (Price and ease of operation). we have been recommended a hayman resse one but as this is our first caravan we are not really sure . any advice would be great.
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loulybelle
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E3 code flashing while on cooling..
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G'day all. Help please. My Air command Heron Q is having problems. It runs for a short time then E3 flashes, compressor stops and the fan keeps running. After a while the compressor starts again and the stop start sequence does it again. I have tried a Google search with no luck. We are still in the top end...
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Exhaust Fan connection
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Hi all, anyone out there know if I will get away with connecting an exhaust fan to my Sphere remote lighting circuit?
I am installing the unit soon and that seems to be the closest 12 v wire because I will sacrifice a down light anyway to make the hole. Then I am hoping that when I turn the bathroom light swi...
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Dolly
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RGB LED's
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HELP!! I have installed strip led's on the motorhome. I bench tested them with a 12v transformer at home and all worked perfect. Wired them to the 12v light circuit on the MH and they came on but the IR remote does not work. Change polarity, checked ground, checked switch, checked everything but the e...
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Bas + Eve
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Recommendations please
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We're looking to buy an off-road van with a view to pulling the pin on full-time work, and doing the lap. The van's weights are; TARE WEIGHT: 2900kgATM: 3500kg The big question, is what do we buy for a tug? It very likely won't be a new one. We're looking at a dual cab ute (grandkids on short hops may be pa...
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Walrus
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Comformatic woes. Fiat Ducato 3ltr
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Well my Grey Nomad career has got off to a real bum start. I am booked on the Spirit of Tasmania on Sunday morning and was just getting my new Sunliner Vue fuelled up and the Transmission Warning Light came on and I couldn't select above 3rd gear. This then became 2nd gear and then I couldn't select a gear at...
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BrianF
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Changing oil in a modern diesel
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Hi, A question for the diesel gurus . i have a XTrail diesel, it has always been serviced by Nissan, i want to change the oil mid service intervals (it's out of new car warranty) but not sure if I need to do more than drop the plug and drain the sump plus change filter. what I mean is , is there any cleaning agen...
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Diesel fuel line.
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Installing a primary diesel fuel filter, just near the fuel tank. Is there any reason why I cannot use long fuel hoses, i.e. 1 @ 1 meter inlet, and 1 @ .75 m fuel outlet. Or should I go for steel or copper tube and use the hose as short joiners (double the connections?). Vehicle Mazda BT50 with plastic fuel l...
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iana
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Re. thermostats, etc.
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1991 Mazda T 3500 4 cylinder diesel motor home. Problem! The motor doesn't reach a temp much above, (on the gauge) 60 deg. I have had the radiator replaced, and have replaced the thermostat 3 times. Belts and water levels are checked regularly. The fan drive "boss" has also been replaced, as I was told t...
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pipes
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Inverter generators
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Fuji Micro inverter generator, engine runs to full throttle, no output. The importers Mills Int don't provide any schematics or repair service, but don't despair, here's the fix. The inverter board controls many things as well as producing 240v, it controls the throttle servo motor, 12vDC for bat...
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Macca70
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Sullage hoses
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We seem to have a lot of problems with sullage hoses splitting. We started with the common ridged ones (25 mm), then replaced them with some dearer ones with smooth inner surface. The latter seem to be even more prone to splitting. Any suggestions? Andrea & John
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