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hotqld · hotqld

For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Is anybody currently using either the Apple or android car play systems for navigation - I am assuming if you lose your phone signal then you are also going to lose your sat nav is that correct ? -- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Friday 14th of October 2016 01:10:36 PM

Retiredatlast · Retiredatlast

Hi All I am not a Tech but electronics is a hobby of mine. Has been for many years. I am a (full call) licensed Amateur Radio Operator and to pass these exams you must have some knowledge. I buy radios not working and repair them when I have time. For years I have been making battery desulfators. Do they work...

Joe Mc · Joe Mc

any recommendations for rear drawers to be installed in a Landcruiser

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi all just a quick question, is it better to have regulator in van close to batteries on portable panels or on panels? Burgo

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys. I have a 2014 Isuzu DMax SX diesel auto with 76K on the clock. The van we tow weighs in loaded at about 2800kg and with us and the bits in the ute, we come in under spec weight. Tow ball weight varies, but around 120-130kg. We have probably done about 30K towing the van. I get it serviced according...

Fly boy · Fly boy

I clicked new topics for this post but it sure is not a new topic, Iv'e read no end of woe stories on this subject but I'm just hoping that someone might have an idea on this. My wife and I live in a Jayco Stirling 25 foot van which we bought new 5 years ago, within 4 years we had cracks in the shower wall in the cor...

Paulo · Paulo

We recently lost all 12volt power in our van after hitting some bad roads into Griffith NSW - all the fuses where ok checked with a trouble probe lamp and found no power was coming to fuse board . Had me foxed , called into Jayco Griffith, the guys pulled out the fuse board and found a wire had vibrated off th...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I read with interest the recent topic and comments in remapping, i have no idea what this ia or what it involves, but what got my attention was that it also "tweaks" gear changes. The important thing seems to be to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. So the question, does anyone know of som...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Hi All, I thought that I would pull out the Anode from the Suburban H.W.S. which I had fitted into our Caravan, The H.W.S. has only been used for a total of two weeks, which was on our recent trip up North, I was shocked to see the deterioration in the original Anode and have purchased a new one off Evil-Bay...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have 120w folding solar panels ,and was wondering what is the best chain, to secure them to the front draw bar of Van, to stop stick fingers from walking off with them ( don't want to use the one we used to pull tractors out of the bog)

pipes · pipes

G'day!. Problem is, dust getting into my Mazda T 3500 m/home. It was two years ago, while working with Blazeaid in N/W Qld, the trips in and out of the properties, which still in drought, caused my "home" to get very dusty. I'm talking about hardly being able to see out the back window while travelling....

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Am a bit interested in buying one of these. Reviews vary (as seems always to be the case) with some suggesting they are noisy. Comments please. Also, we are aware that in humid weather this type of cooler in not usually worth a cracker. Any comments re these things? Thank you in anticipation. -- Edited b...

kezngaz · kezngaz

https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/4wd/auto-accessories-electrical/bm-pro-battery-check-monitor/p/90064266?utm_source=criteo

pipes · pipes

Has anyone fitted one of these gadgets. I have a 4 cyl. Mazda diesel, non turbo. The sales pitch is good, but.......?

Peter and JudyH · Peter and JudyH

Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks

C00P · C00P

We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...

Ross_N_Pam · Ross_N_Pam

Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...

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	Caravan sway control advancements ....electronic (Preview) For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...	hotqld	13	4654	06:44 PM Oct 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Apple/Android Car Play Systems (Preview) Is anybody currently using either the Apple or android car play systems for navigation - I am assuming if you lose your phone signal then you are also going to lose your sat nav is that correct ? -- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Friday 14th of October 2016 01:10:36 PM	The Belmont Bear	13	2016	02:01 PM Oct 30, 2016 by Chris61
	Deslfators for Car and Van auxillary batteries (Preview) Hi All I am not a Tech but electronics is a hobby of mine. Has been for many years. I am a (full call) licensed Amateur Radio Operator and to pass these exams you must have some knowledge. I buy radios not working and repair them when I have time. For years I have been making battery desulfators. Do they work...	Retiredatlast	9	1144	01:27 PM Oct 29, 2016 by macka17
	Rear drawers (Preview) any recommendations for rear drawers to be installed in a Landcruiser	Joe Mc	7	1365	12:10 AM Oct 28, 2016 by Joe Mc
	Solar panels regulator placement (Preview) Hi all just a quick question, is it better to have regulator in van close to batteries on portable panels or on panels? Burgo	Burgo1	12	831	11:31 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dmax issues (Preview) Hi Guys. I have a 2014 Isuzu DMax SX diesel auto with 76K on the clock. The van we tow weighs in loaded at about 2800kg and with us and the bits in the ute, we come in under spec weight. Tow ball weight varies, but around 120-130kg. We have probably done about 30K towing the van. I get it serviced according...	Bruce and Bev	16	8596	10:56 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Shower Cracks (Preview) I clicked new topics for this post but it sure is not a new topic, Iv'e read no end of woe stories on this subject but I'm just hoping that someone might have an idea on this. My wife and I live in a Jayco Stirling 25 foot van which we bought new 5 years ago, within 4 years we had cracks in the shower wall in the cor...	Fly boy	6	2529	07:26 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	No 12volt power (Preview) We recently lost all 12volt power in our van after hitting some bad roads into Griffith NSW - all the fuses where ok checked with a trouble probe lamp and found no power was coming to fuse board . Had me foxed , called into Jayco Griffith, the guys pulled out the fuse board and found a wire had vibrated off th...	Paulo	2	894	07:21 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	remapping? diesel motor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I read with interest the recent topic and comments in remapping, i have no idea what this ia or what it involves, but what got my attention was that it also "tweaks" gear changes. The important thing seems to be to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. So the question, does anyone know of som...	Poppy sore eye	31	2172	05:18 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Ausdigga
	Have You checked Your Anode lately ??? (Preview) Hi All, I thought that I would pull out the Anode from the Suburban H.W.S. which I had fitted into our Caravan, The H.W.S. has only been used for a total of two weeks, which was on our recent trip up North, I was shocked to see the deterioration in the original Anode and have purchased a new one off Evil-Bay...	kiwijims	6	1077	05:45 PM Oct 26, 2016 by Papou
	Solar panel security (Preview) We have 120w folding solar panels ,and was wondering what is the best chain, to secure them to the front draw bar of Van, to stop stick fingers from walking off with them ( don't want to use the one we used to pull tractors out of the bog)	Cowboy7307	13	3284	04:02 PM Oct 26, 2016 by Hylife
	It looked like "desert storm" inside my bus! (Preview) G'day!. Problem is, dust getting into my Mazda T 3500 m/home. It was two years ago, while working with Blazeaid in N/W Qld, the trips in and out of the properties, which still in drought, caused my "home" to get very dusty. I'm talking about hardly being able to see out the back window while travelling....	pipes	11	2130	05:38 PM Oct 25, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	transcool portable air cooler (Preview) Am a bit interested in buying one of these. Reviews vary (as seems always to be the case) with some suggesting they are noisy. Comments please. Also, we are aware that in humid weather this type of cooler in not usually worth a cracker. Any comments re these things? Thank you in anticipation. -- Edited b...	Kev Pearce	4	1396	11:25 AM Oct 24, 2016 by Kev Pearce
	battery monitoring app..... (Preview) https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/4wd/auto-accessories-electrical/bm-pro-battery-check-monitor/p/90064266?utm_source=criteo	kezngaz	7	1380	09:50 AM Oct 24, 2016 by PeterD
	Hi Clone fuel economisers ?? (Preview) Has anyone fitted one of these gadgets. I have a 4 cyl. Mazda diesel, non turbo. The sales pitch is good, but.......?	pipes	16	1246	11:45 PM Oct 23, 2016 by Phillipn
	Second battery set up for fridge freezer (Preview) Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...	Peter and JudyH	8	3183	02:52 PM Oct 23, 2016 by Peter and JudyH
	Levelling a dual axle caravan (Preview) Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance	Crazy Dog	5	3884	02:02 PM Oct 23, 2016 by kezngaz
	socket for sacraficial anode. (Preview) Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks	valiant81	10	2025	12:09 PM Oct 23, 2016 by woofta and precious
	Leaking Window Winder? (Preview) We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...	C00P	21	4240	11:00 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Brenda and Alan
	Webasto hot plate (Preview) Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...	Ross_N_Pam	7	1556	10:39 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Phil C
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