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Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Not sure how people park the van on a minor sloping site but this is the first time I've seen this method This picture came up much bigger and clear on my IPad so some detail is not clearly show The WHD remain connected Van wheels is on levelling blocks (Not show here) Tug up on levelling blocks Jo...

mezza56 · mezza56

Installed a diesel heater recently ( eberspacher ) wondering what others are getting out of a tank full. We have a 10 litre tank . We had it set @ 22 overnight it went down to minus 2 outside that night so it didn't really drop back much . it used over half a tank ? I'm wondering if that's normal . I was under th...

mixedup · mixedup

Is it ok to mount 2 x 120AH AGM batteries underneath the caravan floor, i.e. to get them centred and not too far away from the axle? With a little trap door to check. Could then run wiring out and up through into the cupboard area which is on the side of the van... [thinking of say putting the 82L water tan...

noono · noono

Does anybody know of a way to stop the front hubs engaging when 4x4 is used?A switch or valve would be good so I don't wear out another clutch reversing in a high speed 2wd.This is the 3.2ltr model.The old model had the same problem but you could break into the system on the firewall but the new one' a bit mor...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi all.. Trying to gather info for options to maintain steady 12v 15amps (approx) to run van fridge when driving. Im unsure of exact fridge model but know its a 150 litre 3 way dometic. Im currently running an anderson lead on 6mil cable from car battery through to van battery. This in turn doesnt kee...

Yendys200 · Yendys200

Hi All I recently had a meltdown on a 15 amp plug and socket on a power lead, the positive and negative pins just melted the plastic around the pins did not stop working found problem when disconnecting have had this problem before but only when using a 10amp power point I did have 3 extension leads out 6...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

On a recent trip out west our Ibis Air Conditioner wouldn't heat up in the morning, the fan was blowing cold air. The outside temp was about 3 - 5 deg. Had to resort to the diesel heater. Is this normal in cold conditions ? Thanks Mick

carl1944 · carl1944

Recently it went to switch on the hot water system, and found the on/off switch behind the outside cover was stuck in the off position, so I sprayed some lanolin oil on the switch and surrounding area and operated the switch a few times and found it was moving again.so I turned on the system and found t...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi there. Is it normal for the hws to automatically start heating the water everytime i plug into 240v? If so, is it fair to say that theres a water level sensor in the hw tank so as the element doesnt burn out if empty? Most importantly, how if possible can i turn this off without unplugging mains? There...

isanomad · isanomad

my Offroad van came with 3 water tanks. The front tank has plastic hose fittings and the back two have brass fittings. Of course the front tank fittings didn't last long and the tank drained on our first trip. I can't find a supplier of brass fittings for van water tanks. Would someone be able to help...

Krusty · Krusty

I've read the topics regarding using 10A home power socket to run a 15A power point for a caravan. My question is the opposite of this. For the first time in 15yrs I find myself going to a caravan park on a powered site. (Sharing a site with another campervan for an Outrigging Canoe Regatta) Seeing I'...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi all. Was hoping somebody could shed some light on a problem im having with the above charger. When i first switch it on the display reads r05. I never noticed if this came up before the darn thing no longer charges.. The display adter a few seconds reads 0.0v, the only info i can gather is that it cant...

JayDee · JayDee

I just recently had our motor vehicles service on the same day by the same mobile mechanic. He quoted me $190 for each service. We have 2 vehicles. Both cars service intervals are 10,000klms or 6 months which ever occurs first. We have a Toyota Avalon which was service within time and klms limits. Cost...

mezza56 · mezza56

Curious what fuel consumption an F250 gets when hauling a larger size van anyone have one or had one.(diesel not petrol}

Yendorane · Yendorane

hello all,does any one know what this tool is called.it used to be called a crows foot,but on google they show the newer version,and where to buy thanks,if you can still get this type

mezza56 · mezza56

Can anyone out there with a px ranger or equiv mazda let me know their fuel consumption towing their van and what weight they are towing . I just did the trip from Brisbane down to Tamworth and onward going thru the hills it was up and down gears quite a bit.Towing 3.2 tonne I was only getting around 20litre...

R and B · R and B

My wife and I are planing to cross this great land from west to east about May next year. I am wondering what tools and spares I might need to have on this journy east. Also can anybody tell what direction the prevailing will be going at this time of year. Will we be going into a continual head wind or will we h...

HIPSHOT · HIPSHOT

I have a Swift 500 series cooker in my van. Can anyone give me advice on how to replace the electric hotplate. Thanks, HIPSHOT.

CC Bear · CC Bear

can any one recommend someone on the Sunny Coast for gas struts. Pop top is too hard to lift, prefere mobile operator if possible. Cheers

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	Overnite Van Parking (Preview) Not sure how people park the van on a minor sloping site but this is the first time I've seen this method This picture came up much bigger and clear on my IPad so some detail is not clearly show The WHD remain connected Van wheels is on levelling blocks (Not show here) Tug up on levelling blocks Jo...	Wombat 280	4	1390	10:41 AM Aug 4, 2016 by macka17
	diesel heater (Preview) Installed a diesel heater recently ( eberspacher ) wondering what others are getting out of a tank full. We have a 10 litre tank . We had it set @ 22 overnight it went down to minus 2 outside that night so it didn't really drop back much . it used over half a tank ? I'm wondering if that's normal . I was under th...	mezza56	8	1111	07:06 PM Aug 3, 2016 by Felicia
	mounting batteries underneath caravan floor? / where to put batteries (Preview) Is it ok to mount 2 x 120AH AGM batteries underneath the caravan floor, i.e. to get them centred and not too far away from the axle? With a little trap door to check. Could then run wiring out and up through into the cupboard area which is on the side of the van... [thinking of say putting the 82L water tan...	mixedup	7	2038	05:41 PM Aug 3, 2016 by Jaahn
	reversing in 4x4low (Preview) Does anybody know of a way to stop the front hubs engaging when 4x4 is used?A switch or valve would be good so I don't wear out another clutch reversing in a high speed 2wd.This is the 3.2ltr model.The old model had the same problem but you could break into the system on the firewall but the new one' a bit mor...	noono	13	1703	12:50 PM Aug 3, 2016 by sandgrooper1
	12bcdc25 or 12bcdc40 to run van fridge? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all.. Trying to gather info for options to maintain steady 12v 15amps (approx) to run van fridge when driving. Im unsure of exact fridge model but know its a 150 litre 3 way dometic. Im currently running an anderson lead on 6mil cable from car battery through to van battery. This in turn doesnt kee...	kezngaz	32	4194	10:41 AM Aug 3, 2016 by oldtrack123
	240 volt lead plug meltdown (Preview) Hi All I recently had a meltdown on a 15 amp plug and socket on a power lead, the positive and negative pins just melted the plastic around the pins did not stop working found problem when disconnecting have had this problem before but only when using a 10amp power point I did have 3 extension leads out 6...	Yendys200	13	1870	10:29 AM Aug 3, 2016 by oldtrack123
	Media player encounters problem with windows... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	1	677	10:21 AM Aug 3, 2016 by revemike
	Ibis Air Command Unit (Preview) On a recent trip out west our Ibis Air Conditioner wouldn't heat up in the morning, the fan was blowing cold air. The outside temp was about 3 - 5 deg. Had to resort to the diesel heater. Is this normal in cold conditions ? Thanks Mick	goldcoaster	8	1216	07:54 PM Aug 2, 2016 by OwenK
	Suburban SW6DEA gas/electric hot water system (Preview) Recently it went to switch on the hot water system, and found the on/off switch behind the outside cover was stuck in the off position, so I sprayed some lanolin oil on the switch and surrounding area and operated the switch a few times and found it was moving again.so I turned on the system and found t...	carl1944	1	921	03:15 PM Aug 2, 2016 by kezngaz
	suburban hws (Preview) Hi there. Is it normal for the hws to automatically start heating the water everytime i plug into 240v? If so, is it fair to say that theres a water level sensor in the hw tank so as the element doesnt burn out if empty? Most importantly, how if possible can i turn this off without unplugging mains? There...	kezngaz	10	1174	08:38 AM Aug 2, 2016 by WAssa41
	Tank fittings (Preview) my Offroad van came with 3 water tanks. The front tank has plastic hose fittings and the back two have brass fittings. Of course the front tank fittings didn't last long and the tank drained on our first trip. I can't find a supplier of brass fittings for van water tanks. Would someone be able to help...	isanomad	7	1125	04:51 PM Aug 1, 2016 by TAJ
	15A to 10A? (Preview) I've read the topics regarding using 10A home power socket to run a 15A power point for a caravan. My question is the opposite of this. For the first time in 15yrs I find myself going to a caravan park on a powered site. (Sharing a site with another campervan for an Outrigging Canoe Regatta) Seeing I'...	Krusty	8	945	10:35 PM Jul 31, 2016 by oldtrack123
	projecta 25amp charger (Preview) Hi all. Was hoping somebody could shed some light on a problem im having with the above charger. When i first switch it on the display reads r05. I never noticed if this came up before the darn thing no longer charges.. The display adter a few seconds reads 0.0v, the only info i can gather is that it cant...	kezngaz	4	878	10:18 PM Jul 31, 2016 by kezngaz
	Extra Charge for similar vehicle service (Preview) I just recently had our motor vehicles service on the same day by the same mobile mechanic. He quoted me $190 for each service. We have 2 vehicles. Both cars service intervals are 10,000klms or 6 months which ever occurs first. We have a Toyota Avalon which was service within time and klms limits. Cost...	JayDee	10	986	09:11 PM Jul 31, 2016 by DeBe
	Fuel Economy (Preview) Curious what fuel consumption an F250 gets when hauling a larger size van anyone have one or had one.(diesel not petrol}	mezza56	1	966	07:06 PM Jul 31, 2016 by macka17
	tool (Preview) hello all,does any one know what this tool is called.it used to be called a crows foot,but on google they show the newer version,and where to buy thanks,if you can still get this type	Yendorane	8	1261	03:17 PM Jul 31, 2016 by Yendorane
	fuel economy (Preview) Can anyone out there with a px ranger or equiv mazda let me know their fuel consumption towing their van and what weight they are towing . I just did the trip from Brisbane down to Tamworth and onward going thru the hills it was up and down gears quite a bit.Towing 3.2 tonne I was only getting around 20litre...	mezza56	11	1669	09:52 AM Jul 31, 2016 by iana
	Spares for Nomading (Preview) My wife and I are planing to cross this great land from west to east about May next year. I am wondering what tools and spares I might need to have on this journy east. Also can anybody tell what direction the prevailing will be going at this time of year. Will we be going into a continual head wind or will we h...	R and B	12	1163	07:45 PM Jul 30, 2016 by Dougwe
	Replacing hot plate on a Swift cooker? (Preview) I have a Swift 500 series cooker in my van. Can anyone give me advice on how to replace the electric hotplate. Thanks, HIPSHOT.	HIPSHOT	2	943	08:20 AM Jul 30, 2016 by HIPSHOT
	Gas Struts Sunshine Coast (Preview) can any one recommend someone on the Sunny Coast for gas struts. Pop top is too hard to lift, prefere mobile operator if possible. Cheers	CC Bear	4	1169	10:54 AM Jul 29, 2016 by CC Bear
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