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Those who do their own service
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Anyone fitted solar panels to a Jayco Silverline?
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Getting down to the finer details of the solar panel saga, Looks like to get the cables through the roof, I need to take off one of the existing panels and pull the wires through that panels junction box. Simple except that it looks like they have used Sikaflex to fasten the junction box to the roof and to...
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breakaway controller
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How long has it been since you have checked your breakaway brake controller test button in your vans .I have been back home now from a 2 month trip down south to visit relo,s in NSW and the other day as i was going around the van doing a visual inspection ,i had a look at ours ,pressed the test button ,and it wa...
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Questions on Diesel Heaters in vans.
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The heater you have in your van, does the body of the heater get hot? is separation required between it and stored items? Does the fan make much noise? Taking the exhaust out the back or to the side of the van, have you had complaints or comments about the diesel exhaust smell?
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Failed LNB's...
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Hi all; Ok time for a bit of a gripe.... But first a bit of background history. Sorry to bore you. I've installed television antennas for over 30 odd years now and started of in Melbourne before SBS moved to the UHF band. As well as a electronics teck repairing anything with a 3 pin plug on the end of i...
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HELP - Legal higher tyre pressures for Ducato Maxi 150 on Michelin 225/75 R16 X energy, please
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Hi We have a Ducato Mulivan 150 van conversion with 225/75 R16 Michelin X Green Eco light truck tyres The imprinted Max Speed and Cold Pressure on the tyre wall is stated as116km/h at 80 psi.... The Fiat plaque states recommended 450 kPa front and 550 kPa back full load. The van is bouncing and bumping...
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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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