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Ascot · Ascot

Has anyone had any experience with this coupling [3.5t Automatic McHitch Coupling ].We are considering converting from ball coupling.Would therefore be very appreciative of any comments fellow forum members might have.Our van has a ball weight of approximately 320kg. Gross being 3250kg.Shou...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

I am currently in the process of setting up the monitor for the new van's rear camera. The auto electrician has told me that the cable will protrude from the driver side windscreen pillar so that the monitor can be connected and mounted by suction cap to the windscreen. This seems to me that it is going t...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Grey water tanks, the wife and my self have been talking ( this alone can get me into trouble ) and it's time to clean the water tanks. Our caravan has two tanks and both will need doing. Have heard that bleach or bi carb soda and even vinigar can be used but the last time we...

Dave Jezza · Dave Jezza

Hi all Neatly mounted in my recently purchased van is a socket combination with one cig type and two usb slots. Went to use the cig socket for the dust buster and no power. When I traced the wiring I saw it was disconnected from the battery. After thinking I'd simply re-connect it I had one of those "light...

Ron-D · Ron-D

pulled into a service service centre today like most of us with vans the best place is the truckies section, there was a guy just finishing putting fuel in his diesil it was that add blue stuff, I had to tell him that from what I have heard You can't run that stuff through your engine and not to drive the thin...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Can anyone recommend a good set of towing mirrors, I have a Pajero Sport with external mirrors that automatically fold in whenever the doors are locked and I don't want them to hit on the car ? I heard somewhere that Mitsubishi maybe able to disable the auto function so that the mirrors will only fold in m...

gray · gray

Production of this model has been discontinued. Has anyone found a compatible alternative for bathroom and cassette spaces without major renovations? Thanks

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, I've been trying to find out some information on the Amps drawn by using this fridge on 12Volt. I understand it depends upon a number of factors such as temp of fridge and freezer compartments, but I can't even get a starting point. All I can find is an general average of about 13 A/H in the day, and abo...

vik351 · vik351

Hi folks... Can ya point me in the right direction in the best motorhome fight thanks... LOL Big topic I can imagine, was thinking along the lines of a low roof for two and a bed ya dont have to make up every day. vik...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all , with out appearing like a dum dum I'm curious about where the best position to place a jack on the van to change a wheel. We've had the van 5 years and touch wood have never had a flat. We haven't retired yet but , we have travelled in it to top of Qld twice and to Vic a couple of times plus NSW coast and w...

jancol · jancol

Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .

oldgrey52 · oldgrey52

The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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catwoman · catwoman

Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...

pipes · pipes

G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...

Wayold · Wayold

Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?

Loki · Loki

Hoping someone can give me some clues as to what my problem is. Recently my battery was low, needed recharging before car would start: I also cleaned the terminals. I noticed while driving that it almost died when I'd stop at a traffic light, also noticed my voltage gauge was showing just over 12V. ...

Gazook · Gazook

I recently bought an imported Toyota Camroad motorhome professionally built on a Toyota Dyna truck with a 3L 4cyl motor, only done 90,000 k's. The engine has a bad habit of missing at idle, just one cylinder. It can happen when hot or cold just that it's not there all the time. Changed the fuel filter, ch...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi, A bit late now but I just installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller. A friend told me that he went to his Auto Elec to have the same installed but the Elec was very critical of them & convinced him to install something else (don't know what). All the reports that I have seen have been positiv...

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	Mc Hitch Automatic Coupling 3.5t. (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with this coupling [3.5t Automatic McHitch Coupling ].We are considering converting from ball coupling.Would therefore be very appreciative of any comments fellow forum members might have.Our van has a ball weight of approximately 320kg. Gross being 3250kg.Shou...	Ascot	23	16986	07:12 PM Nov 18, 2016 by BARME1
	Caravan Camera (Preview) I am currently in the process of setting up the monitor for the new van's rear camera. The auto electrician has told me that the cable will protrude from the driver side windscreen pillar so that the monitor can be connected and mounted by suction cap to the windscreen. This seems to me that it is going t...	The Belmont Bear	9	1981	06:13 PM Nov 16, 2016 by The Belmont Bear
	Time to clean the water tanks!!!! (Preview) Hi every one; Grey water tanks, the wife and my self have been talking ( this alone can get me into trouble ) and it's time to clean the water tanks. Our caravan has two tanks and both will need doing. Have heard that bleach or bi carb soda and even vinigar can be used but the last time we...	valiant81	16	7983	09:32 AM Nov 15, 2016 by Santa
	USB and Cig sockets (Preview) Hi all Neatly mounted in my recently purchased van is a socket combination with one cig type and two usb slots. Went to use the cig socket for the dust buster and no power. When I traced the wiring I saw it was disconnected from the battery. After thinking I'd simply re-connect it I had one of those "light...	Dave Jezza	14	2088	04:09 PM Nov 13, 2016 by Jaahn
	Got the blues (Preview) pulled into a service service centre today like most of us with vans the best place is the truckies section, there was a guy just finishing putting fuel in his diesil it was that add blue stuff, I had to tell him that from what I have heard You can't run that stuff through your engine and not to drive the thin...	Ron-D	11	1827	11:32 AM Nov 12, 2016 by T1 Terry
	Towing Mirrors (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good set of towing mirrors, I have a Pajero Sport with external mirrors that automatically fold in whenever the doors are locked and I don't want them to hit on the car ? I heard somewhere that Mitsubishi maybe able to disable the auto function so that the mirrors will only fold in m...	The Belmont Bear	16	5722	08:53 PM Nov 11, 2016 by Hylife
	Domestic vacuum flush toilet VT2500 (Preview) Production of this model has been discontinued. Has anyone found a compatible alternative for bathroom and cassette spaces without major renovations? Thanks	gray	6	1482	09:42 PM Nov 9, 2016 by gray
	Thetford 3 way 185L fridge power consumption (Preview) Hi, I've been trying to find out some information on the Amps drawn by using this fridge on 12Volt. I understand it depends upon a number of factors such as temp of fridge and freezer compartments, but I can't even get a starting point. All I can find is an general average of about 13 A/H in the day, and abo...	Tailor	18	18380	03:12 PM Nov 9, 2016 by PeterD
	advise on motorhomes ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi folks... Can ya point me in the right direction in the best motorhome fight thanks... LOL Big topic I can imagine, was thinking along the lines of a low roof for two and a bed ya dont have to make up every day. vik...	vik351	92	6743	11:46 AM Nov 7, 2016 by vik351
	changing a tyre (Preview) Hi all , with out appearing like a dum dum I'm curious about where the best position to place a jack on the van to change a wheel. We've had the van 5 years and touch wood have never had a flat. We haven't retired yet but , we have travelled in it to top of Qld twice and to Vic a couple of times plus NSW coast and w...	mezza56	14	2699	09:28 PM Nov 6, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Internet and phone package when traveling (Preview) Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .	jancol	10	1255	02:35 PM Nov 6, 2016 by oldbloke
	Wiring alternator excitation circuit (Preview) The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...	oldgrey52	15	2840	02:10 PM Nov 5, 2016 by oldgrey52
	Also interesting... (Preview) http://newatlas.com/grappler-police-bumper-pursuit/46285/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=36defd7d31-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-36defd7d31-92462077	aussie_paul	0	1180	02:04 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Interesting??? (Preview) http://newatlas.com/junkyard-battery-scrap-metals/46273/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=36defd7d31-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-36defd7d31-92462077	aussie_paul	0	1228	01:58 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Suspension Choices? cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback or tuffride by Roo chassis & trailers? (Preview) Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...	catwoman	12	9312	12:20 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Regards the Hi Clone fuel "economiser" (Preview) G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...	pipes	9	1769	08:31 AM Nov 5, 2016 by Jaahn
	Swift Eco Therm heater (Preview) Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?	Wayold	4	1260	09:40 PM Nov 4, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Intermittent problem with charging (Preview) Hoping someone can give me some clues as to what my problem is. Recently my battery was low, needed recharging before car would start: I also cleaned the terminals. I noticed while driving that it almost died when I'd stop at a traffic light, also noticed my voltage gauge was showing just over 12V. ...	Loki	11	1154	02:09 PM Nov 4, 2016 by Loki
	Diesel engine misses at idle (Preview) I recently bought an imported Toyota Camroad motorhome professionally built on a Toyota Dyna truck with a 3L 4cyl motor, only done 90,000 k's. The engine has a bad habit of missing at idle, just one cylinder. It can happen when hot or cold just that it's not there all the time. Changed the fuel filter, ch...	Gazook	19	3020	03:38 PM Nov 3, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Problems with Tekonsha P3? (Preview) Hi, A bit late now but I just installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller. A friend told me that he went to his Auto Elec to have the same installed but the Elec was very critical of them & convinced him to install something else (don't know what). All the reports that I have seen have been positiv...	Cupie	8	2802	11:32 PM Nov 2, 2016 by aussietraveller
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