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Charging Batteries
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Is it safe to charge 2 extra dry cell batteries from car alternator. Just purchased a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak.
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aluminium chequer plate
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Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill
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Overweight issues
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well it looks like I st%##}d up . 2012 we bought a Colorado put a bull bar , canopy , draws , sax 3 stage springs , clearview mirrors boat loader and a few tools and things . Well we have talked and read a lot about overweight tugs and vans . So I trundled of down to Caboolture and purchased a set of drive over sca...
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Gas level
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Hi all. Is there an electronic gas level indicator on the market that actually works ? I have tried one plus the magnetic ones and the inline one. Either don't work at all or not very accurate. Col P
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WIFI
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High Flow Diesel
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What is the difference between High Flow Diesel and standard Diesel and why is not recommended for use in SUV's
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2017 is shaping up to be quite interesting
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Gday... I just love my 'fix' of GN forum every morning - specially techie threads. It really sets me up for the day ahead. And it appears that to make sure my life, and spirit, are lifted each morning we have another topic to add to the list of WDH, generators, grey water, weights and electrical threads .....
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Cooling in Alto teardrop caravan
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Hi Everyone, I just returned from Renmark South Australia, The temperature hit 40 and the air conditioner gave out overnight. The next day it worked but wasn't cold enough to make any real difference to the temperature in the camper. I was on mains power, under shade, blinds closed and had the awni...
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gearbox temps
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Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...
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Air vent repair
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hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.
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all wheel braking on vans over 2000kg GVM
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I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...
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Has anybody put a chip in their dmax?
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I have a 2011 dmax , and want a bit more power. Has anybody put a chip, such as a steinbaur or DP chip in theirs for more power? I am interested in your views Thanks, Bill
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Running a laptop off the caravan 12v system.
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Does anyone have any info on this, it looks like depending on the computer and the number of cells in the battery, the supply can be anything from 11.5 to 19v. The 12v adaptors for car use, sounds more like a suppressor, to cut out engine and alternator noise. Certainly I am confused about the supply vol...
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caravan antennas
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Best value for money free to air caravan antenna,brand and model, rate yours please. Ty lan
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2017 FORD F450 XLT - Good to Modify
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Is it good idea to remake 2017 FORD F450 XLT installing a truck camper. I plan to buy this one due to power it has and install 2017 Northern Lite Special Edition Series Campers 9-6 Q CLA
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Pre wired rear camera? Where is cable?
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Hi Trying to find the other end of the camera cable? We bought a 18 month old Golden Eagle van privately. it is pre wired for a camera with the 4 pin round connector at the tow ball end but no camera or sign of the cable at the rear. Seller said it came prewired but didn't know where the other end was. Rang...
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First Anode Replacement
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Hi all, I pulled the van out today to ready it for a specific trip. Its 10 months old. I wanted to drain the water tank and check the Anode for wear. First I lifted the relief valve at the top. No pressure at all . Soooo in undid the 1 and 1/16 hex head some hissing and a small mist of cold water. Another turn m...
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Lithium Batteries
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We are being tempted to consider using lithium batteries instead of deep cell batteries as our power source in our bus conversion. Does anyone have any practical knowledge of this sort of set up?
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Tyre pressure monitors
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Hello, I'm looking for your expert opinions about installing monitors on our wheels to detect tyre pressure changes. There are several brands available and at the $400 mark I don't want to make a mistake. Our van is single axel so a tyre failure is more risky than for dual axels.
Your experiences woul...
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Windows 10 another glitch called Tablet Mode
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I hope that this is in the correct section, as I could not find a sticky for computers Today without any warning, on my desktop, Windows 10 decided that I needed another updateI (being the boss) decided that I did notFor whatever reason or how and why, Windows 10 decided to go into tablet modeTablet mode...
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