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Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone been required to be weighed by Road Authorities on their travels? If so, is the van connected to the tug when weighed (either weighbridge or portable scales)? What weight(s) are the Authority determining?

Ron-D · Ron-D

Just had my Mitsubishi challenger in for its first timing belt change, apparently the manifolds are just about completely carboned up, it's a big job to remove all the bits, and an even bigger job to remove the baked on carbon,it's a problem with just about all modern Diesel engines because of emissio...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I am not a Motor Mechanic or any type of ElectricianRecently I had the pleasure of the windscreen wipers stop workingBy elimination I traced the fault to the motor mechanismThe stalk looked OK to my untrained eyeI removed the windscreen wiper motor mechanism, and found an obvious faultSee the attac...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

Whilst on 240 volt heating hot water the pump started running and hot water spewed out of an overflow. I switched the 240 off water continued to run out with the pump running emptying my main storage tank. Any ideas. Thanks

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi guys. Looking at getting a two way for the tug and was hoping for recommendations from people who have tried and tested various models. Cheap and cheerful is the key, we dont go too far off the beaten track but we do understand its importance so reliability is paramount...over!! Kezngaz.

meetoo · meetoo

I decided to work out the diesel usage in my diesel heater as I have been using it every night of late. It has been run on it's lowest setting for 90% of the time and on the highest setting for 10% of the time. (The 10% was mainly to burn off carbon at the end of each nights heating). From a measured 4 litres of di...

Raha · Raha

We bought a Manutec sidewinder and loved it. The last couple of months it has become almost impossible to wind up so we have gone back to using the normal jockey wheel. Does any one have ideas or suggestions as to how we can fix it. Ta.

jade46 · jade46

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t50048228/air-conditioner/

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all me again has anybody towed a 21 foot van with a 2000 Toyota glx petrol/gas cheers snap

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all I am intending to spray some expander foam under the plastic shower base in my Jayco Stirling to correct a sagging problem We have been experiencing water leaks and cracks because the shower seems to have never been supported properly when built Has anyone had a go at this and could give me som...

iana · iana

Just wondering how many (real) Grey nomads, i.e. full time on the road do their own servicing, how do the parks react to this, what do you do with the waste oil etc. Also and including washing down the vehicle and van.

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

The other day i hooked the caravan up ,and checked the lights ( tail lights ,brake ,park ,turn indicators ) all came on except clearance on the caravan & the dash lights in the car .Have checked fuses in the car all look okay .What do you auto electricians think it could be wrong .JOHN. -- Edited b...

mezza56 · mezza56

Out of interest yesterday I went to the 4WD show in melb. I spoke to the various dealers at the show that were advocating remapping ECU's , I was told that it would not void warranty as there are built in fail safes in the motor that the remapping cant over ride .??? Sounded like salesman's bulls..... to m...

mixedup · mixedup

Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...

Ronzo · Ronzo

I'm sure someone has a solution for cleaning mud stains off the front of my van - off the Aluminium checker plate. I've tried numerous suggestions on a small section like WD-40,gumption, kero , metho with no luck. I've read to stay away from acid type cleaners so has anyone a tried and proven solution. A...

mixedup · mixedup

Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I thought I would start a new thread. I would like to know how the gas system works.What keeps the gas flowing when the burner is alight?Aussie Paul.

Dick0 · Dick0

Hi Everyone, I am providing the following information, for those interested, in systems based on thermal radiator heating. There is not much information on these systems as there is on Gas, Diesel or Electric heating systems. When free camping, my priority was a simple, efficient, low cost, affor...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Just a quickie. I have been trying to find a Public Weighbridge here in Down town Townsville Nth QLD. Not easy. Mr Google wasn't much help. Yellow and white pages spat the dummy. I rang a local and he mentioned the traffic people have one and where to find them, they were closed for Reno's when I got there....

Dick0 · Dick0

I've seen numerous posts about adding Sodium Percarbonate to toilet cassettes, and I do the same with excellent results. I am thinking of installing a grey water tank about 45lt in size. Do you get the same results adding SP to grey water tanks, otherwise, what would you use to neutralise grey water in...

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	Another Question On C'Van Weight (Preview) Has anyone been required to be weighed by Road Authorities on their travels? If so, is the van connected to the tug when weighed (either weighbridge or portable scales)? What weight(s) are the Authority determining?	Dick0	5	1218	05:21 PM Aug 31, 2016 by macka17
	carbon build up. (Preview) Just had my Mitsubishi challenger in for its first timing belt change, apparently the manifolds are just about completely carboned up, it's a big job to remove all the bits, and an even bigger job to remove the baked on carbon,it's a problem with just about all modern Diesel engines because of emissio...	Ron-D	25	3222	02:09 PM Aug 31, 2016 by nuttyalmond
	Fiat Ducato 2006 Windscreen Motor temporary repairs (Preview) I am not a Motor Mechanic or any type of ElectricianRecently I had the pleasure of the windscreen wipers stop workingBy elimination I traced the fault to the motor mechanismThe stalk looked OK to my untrained eyeI removed the windscreen wiper motor mechanism, and found an obvious faultSee the attac...	Tony Bev	0	979	05:21 PM Aug 30, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Hot water problem 2007 Jayco conquest (Preview) Whilst on 240 volt heating hot water the pump started running and hot water spewed out of an overflow. I switched the 240 off water continued to run out with the pump running emptying my main storage tank. Any ideas. Thanks	Jimbo48	3	810	03:50 PM Aug 30, 2016 by jules47
	2 way radio and aeriel. (Preview) Hi guys. Looking at getting a two way for the tug and was hoping for recommendations from people who have tried and tested various models. Cheap and cheerful is the key, we dont go too far off the beaten track but we do understand its importance so reliability is paramount...over!! Kezngaz.	kezngaz	16	1528	08:01 AM Aug 30, 2016 by voyaginator
	My Diesel Heater Performance (Preview) I decided to work out the diesel usage in my diesel heater as I have been using it every night of late. It has been run on it's lowest setting for 90% of the time and on the highest setting for 10% of the time. (The 10% was mainly to burn off carbon at the end of each nights heating). From a measured 4 litres of di...	meetoo	11	1271	08:41 PM Aug 29, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Manutec sidewinder Jack (Preview) We bought a Manutec sidewinder and loved it. The last couple of months it has become almost impossible to wind up so we have gone back to using the normal jockey wheel. Does any one have ideas or suggestions as to how we can fix it. Ta.	Raha	7	2077	05:42 PM Aug 29, 2016 by PeterD
	Coleman air conditioner Mach 8 (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t50048228/air-conditioner/	jade46	5	1786	10:25 AM Aug 29, 2016 by migra
	just another one (Preview) hi all me again has anybody towed a 21 foot van with a 2000 Toyota glx petrol/gas cheers snap	snap1946	5	1224	08:15 PM Aug 28, 2016 by robol
	Shower support (Preview) Hi all I am intending to spray some expander foam under the plastic shower base in my Jayco Stirling to correct a sagging problem We have been experiencing water leaks and cracks because the shower seems to have never been supported properly when built Has anyone had a go at this and could give me som...	Dolly	8	1321	07:12 PM Aug 28, 2016 by robol
	Doing your own servicing and repair. (Preview) Just wondering how many (real) Grey nomads, i.e. full time on the road do their own servicing, how do the parks react to this, what do you do with the waste oil etc. Also and including washing down the vehicle and van.	iana	29	1438	06:28 PM Aug 28, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Which Fuse (Preview) The other day i hooked the caravan up ,and checked the lights ( tail lights ,brake ,park ,turn indicators ) all came on except clearance on the caravan & the dash lights in the car .Have checked fuses in the car all look okay .What do you auto electricians think it could be wrong .JOHN. -- Edited b...	cruisaderhilton	6	1176	10:55 PM Aug 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Water bladder (Preview) Out of interest yesterday I went to the 4WD show in melb. I spoke to the various dealers at the show that were advocating remapping ECU's , I was told that it would not void warranty as there are built in fail safes in the motor that the remapping cant over ride .??? Sounded like salesman's bulls..... to m...	mezza56	7	1538	09:51 PM Aug 26, 2016 by iana
	is it worth getting a fridge with 240v as well as 12V ? fridge 240v (Preview) Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...	mixedup	1	2982	08:00 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Clean mud stains off front of van (Preview) I'm sure someone has a solution for cleaning mud stains off the front of my van - off the Aluminium checker plate. I've tried numerous suggestions on a small section like WD-40,gumption, kero , metho with no luck. I've read to stay away from acid type cleaners so has anyone a tried and proven solution. A...	Ronzo	4	1075	07:21 PM Aug 26, 2016 by banjo
	is it worth getting a fridge with 240v as well as 12V ? (Preview) Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...	mixedup	10	1593	06:17 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Hetho
	SW6DEA operations. (Preview) I thought I would start a new thread. I would like to know how the gas system works.What keeps the gas flowing when the burner is alight?Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	13	1532	09:41 PM Aug 25, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Thermal / Radiator Heating (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am providing the following information, for those interested, in systems based on thermal radiator heating. There is not much information on these systems as there is on Gas, Diesel or Electric heating systems. When free camping, my priority was a simple, efficient, low cost, affor...	Dick0	8	1276	06:12 PM Aug 25, 2016 by Murraman
	PUBLIC WEIGHBRIDGE TOWNSVILLE (Preview) Just a quickie. I have been trying to find a Public Weighbridge here in Down town Townsville Nth QLD. Not easy. Mr Google wasn't much help. Yellow and white pages spat the dummy. I rang a local and he mentioned the traffic people have one and where to find them, they were closed for Reno's when I got there....	Dougwe	10	4965	08:07 AM Aug 25, 2016 by WAssa41
	Grey Water Tank Additives (Preview) I've seen numerous posts about adding Sodium Percarbonate to toilet cassettes, and I do the same with excellent results. I am thinking of installing a grey water tank about 45lt in size. Do you get the same results adding SP to grey water tanks, otherwise, what would you use to neutralise grey water in...	Dick0	15	2950	05:20 PM Aug 24, 2016 by Dick0
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