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Tailgate dampers/ gas struts Mazda BT50 2023
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Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...
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Snubby
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Should Gas bottle switch leak
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Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone
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shaken
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Thetford Toilet Cassette-Reed Switch
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Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...
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gypsy2600
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Breakaway 600
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Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...
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FootlooseFizzers
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Satellite Reception for TV & Internet
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Hi all you techies and experienced travellers out there. I have an AutoSat2 dish and control hooked up to a SatKing DVBS2-800CA receiver, (VAST certified), in my motorhome. This system easily aligns with the Optus C1/D3 satellite for excellent FTA TV anywhere in Oz. 1. I have a Foxtel, Foxtel Go subs...
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Essy2021
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ALKO 3.5T Off Road Coupling
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Has anyone replaced their standard 50mm ball coupling with the Alko or Ark brand 50mm swivel coupling? Any issues in performing the changeover?
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Dick0
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Replacing house batteries
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Hi all ,I would like to replace my tired (AGM)(7yrs old) house batteries in our M/H They have not been able to hold charge for some time now. Would appreciate feedback on good quality and make. Many thanks.
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Blues Man
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freezer
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hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap
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snap1946
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Crack in caravan chassis
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Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...
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Pasley69
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Taking Foxtel Box on the Road
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Can you take your Foxtel IQ box with you on the road but to only watch any material that you have recorded - not connect it to a network?
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garyt
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Thetford toilt water running
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HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...
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Noriek
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Dust proofing external fridge vents
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We replaced our 3 way fridge with a 12v bushman and wish to improve the vents to decrease the dust entering these. Has anyone found a suitable dust filter for this?
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Radar100
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Resetting of your van and tug after alterations, additions and removals
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After having a new airconditioner installed in Adelaide, because of the limited time frame before heading back to Qld the old AC is still in place, when we finally get the unit removed, the opening is 400x400, the easiest reparation is to install another roof top vent, new vent has been ordered and wil...
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Gundog
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Corner stabiliser legs
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So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA
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rodsfromday
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Hi we have a 2011 starcraft
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Hi we have a starcraft caravan and the light over the bed is flashing so needs replacing with an LED globe. The glass tube around the light does not move so cannot get at the led. Could anyone who has had this problem contact me with the answer,
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Woodpecker
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Camping 12V fridges
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Gooday, I have a new Dune 45L camping fridge. Set at 3°C in our caravan running on 12V. (No problem with the battery,running on solar ) Over 35°C the temp increases to 12°C and eventually stops.Is this normal ? At what ambient temp do other fridges fail ?
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MGB
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Trailer sway video
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I know many of you experienced travelers with be fully aware of the trailer sway rules that are shown in the attached video link but it is interesting and well presented all the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeEEC5eVNCkI saw the guy on the right last year at the Dubbo camping and caravan sh...
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rmoor
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Austin Healy Sprite
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Facebook is full of clips of cars being hauled out of overflowing creeks and such. While watching one today it triggered a memory from when I was working in Port Moresby. One of the school teachers told me of another school teacher who lived in a village down along the coast east from Port Moresby. Every...
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Tank Water pump
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I havent used the van for over 12 months and just checking that everything works before our next trip and found the water pump isnt working. Ive checked the water level and is good. Tried opening the front tap on the A frame to activate it but to no avail. Any suggestions please assist
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Ronzo
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Trolley jacks
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Recently had a flat tyre( first one in decades). I had recently bought a new 3T hydraulic jack bugger me the jack was to tall to fit under the axil tube, luckly I was able to pack and jack however was still a pain. Can anyone recommend a low profile trolley jack, yes I know google but looking for recommendat...
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