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Dolly · Dolly

Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine? I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull Have heard about an American product called 303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here Any ideas would be welcome

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

CaptMac · CaptMac

Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...

banditandjo · banditandjo

I don't know the correct name for them but we have wind out windows 1 smaller one above a larger one. The smaller one we dont use often but today i decided to open it. Now it wont close. When i wind in one side comes inbut the other side wont the windows get wonky. How can i close it? Can i spray easy glide spray o...

dzcook · dzcook

ok replaced the roof of my pop top but the new roof is now to heavy to lift with the original scissor lifts thinking of adding the jayco easylift system to it anybody had any experience with fitting this to a non jayco van ? and does it make it easier ? cant afford the air bags ! any other suggestions ? a...

Stl · Stl

Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...

pipes · pipes

G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...

labrador · labrador

advice on this very welcome as we are not at all technical

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, joined recently and have my moho nearly ready to go. Can anyone advise me what is the best dongle, stick, device for connecting to the internet while traveling. And what provider you would recommend. Thanks Jennifer

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all have an 1100 watt modified sine invertor and would like to purchase a one heater induction cook top can anyone recommend one that would suit my invertor ? Think that this site would be the best place to find out ... maybe someone out there has one ?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/komodo-42l-portable-fridge-and-freezer/?utm_source=MailList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160429_EDM_3_AU_CAMP_CAMP_PORTABLEFRIDGEFREEZER&cm_email=paulbruty@gmail.com

cjt55 · cjt55

Has anyone found an easy way to insulate the inside of the four season hatch when it is not being used. I am considering a cut to measure piece of foam along with an appropriate sized window shade to help hold it in place. I am surprised that it was not manufactured with a removable "shelf" that could be pl...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

D Max 4x4 cab chassis with customised 'Gull Wing' camper, it is probably a long shot, but does anyone out there have any knowledge on this type of rig and if so could you comment on same.Any input would be appreciated.Nobby Simpson

Jaahn · Jaahn

http://www.bushtyres.co.uk/library/pdf/conti-technical-data-book.pdf"Tyre service life recommendati...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi all ,we need to replace our air con but what is the best Nowdays ? looking at the Dometic BR 342 I believe these are relatively new? Has anybody one of these installed or can you recommend a replacement model Dhutime

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day. Has anyone who had their drivers seat replaced/repaired under warranty had any problems with it? I believe that mine still goes down and was wondering if any one has the same problem. Cheers Jack.

pipes · pipes

G'day. Under the drivers seat rests the alternator. Attached to the back of it is the vacuum pump for the vacuum hydraulic brakes. We have just finished 4 months in WA with Blazeaid, and left to go to N/W Qld; to help with the drought fencing. All was going well, until the bright red warning dash light cam...

toglhot · toglhot

We take delivery of our new Penguin in a couple of weeks. First order of business will be adding a solar panel,.Jayco states it has solar provision, any idea were the cable terminations are, both top and bottom?

Bluejay · Bluejay

Hi All i am new to this site and just setting up to one day travel. We have just purchased a 2009 sterling which is fitted with all led lights for blinkers,stop ,tail and clearance lights.When i hook it up to 2014 Colorado and have the key in the on position or with the engine running all the lights flash eve...

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

G,day to all, haven,t posted for quite a while. I have 2 x 80 watt, and 1 x 200 watt solar panels, ( I intend running them in series as am told thats the best way with odd sized panels ) then through a 40amp mppt controller to 2x 100 amp hr batteries. Can anyone see a problem with this. Thanks in advance Dave

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	Fibreglass (Preview) Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine? I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull Have heard about an American product called 303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here Any ideas would be welcome	Dolly	5	1425	02:09 PM May 3, 2016 by Garywg88
	On a FB page.. (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1229	01:07 PM May 3, 2016 by hako
	Conversion Cargo Van to Motorhome DIY Guide Van Conversion Cargo Van Campervan Motorhome Building a Motorhome DIY Build (Preview) Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...	CaptMac	3	3958	11:23 AM May 3, 2016 by CaptMac
	wind out window is stuck. help (Preview) I don't know the correct name for them but we have wind out windows 1 smaller one above a larger one. The smaller one we dont use often but today i decided to open it. Now it wont close. When i wind in one side comes inbut the other side wont the windows get wonky. How can i close it? Can i spray easy glide spray o...	banditandjo	4	4364	08:00 AM May 3, 2016 by PeterD
	raising the roof (Preview) ok replaced the roof of my pop top but the new roof is now to heavy to lift with the original scissor lifts thinking of adding the jayco easylift system to it anybody had any experience with fitting this to a non jayco van ? and does it make it easier ? cant afford the air bags ! any other suggestions ? a...	dzcook	6	1120	12:21 AM May 3, 2016 by dzcook
	Diesel Heater floor mounting plate (Preview) Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...	Stl	6	1660	06:52 AM May 2, 2016 by Stl
	The results of going to "the local bloke" (Preview) G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...	pipes	4	1186	06:33 PM May 1, 2016 by pipes
	t.v. the t.v now says no signal. we are at home and have always had signal now not ,any suggestions please pat (Preview) advice on this very welcome as we are not at all technical	labrador	14	1042	06:30 PM May 1, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Mobile Internet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, joined recently and have my moho nearly ready to go. Can anyone advise me what is the best dongle, stick, device for connecting to the internet while traveling. And what provider you would recommend. Thanks Jennifer	Wild1	36	6573	05:02 PM May 1, 2016 by Esperian
	low wattage induction cooktop (Preview) Hi all have an 1100 watt modified sine invertor and would like to purchase a one heater induction cook top can anyone recommend one that would suit my invertor ? Think that this site would be the best place to find out ... maybe someone out there has one ?	goldenyears	7	7542	11:50 AM May 1, 2016 by dorian
	Kogan fridge.. (Preview) https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/komodo-42l-portable-fridge-and-freezer/?utm_source=MailList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160429_EDM_3_AU_CAMP_CAMP_PORTABLEFRIDGEFREEZER&cm_email=paulbruty@gmail.com	aussie_paul	7	1256	12:55 AM May 1, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Four Seasons Hatch Internal Insulation (Preview) Has anyone found an easy way to insulate the inside of the four season hatch when it is not being used. I am considering a cut to measure piece of foam along with an appropriate sized window shade to help hold it in place. I am surprised that it was not manufactured with a removable "shelf" that could be pl...	cjt55	4	1271	11:01 PM Apr 30, 2016 by Radar
	D Max 2011, 4x4 cab chassis with a customised 'Gull Wing' type camper with all necessary appointments. (Preview) D Max 4x4 cab chassis with customised 'Gull Wing' camper, it is probably a long shot, but does anyone out there have any knowledge on this type of rig and if so could you comment on same.Any input would be appreciated.Nobby Simpson	Nobby Simpson	1	787	10:47 PM Apr 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Tire life by another manufacturer ! (Preview) http://www.bushtyres.co.uk/library/pdf/conti-technical-data-book.pdf"Tyre service life recommendati...	Jaahn	8	1165	10:05 PM Apr 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Replace Air con (Preview) Hi all ,we need to replace our air con but what is the best Nowdays ? looking at the Dometic BR 342 I believe these are relatively new? Has anybody one of these installed or can you recommend a replacement model Dhutime	Dhutime	4	1072	08:58 PM Apr 30, 2016 by Dhutime
	BT 50 Drivers seat 2013. (Preview) G'day. Has anyone who had their drivers seat replaced/repaired under warranty had any problems with it? I believe that mine still goes down and was wondering if any one has the same problem. Cheers Jack.	ballast2	9	950	08:12 AM Apr 30, 2016 by Stl
	1991 Mazda T 3500 4 cylinder diesel motorhome. Big problem. (Preview) G'day. Under the drivers seat rests the alternator. Attached to the back of it is the vacuum pump for the vacuum hydraulic brakes. We have just finished 4 months in WA with Blazeaid, and left to go to N/W Qld; to help with the drought fencing. All was going well, until the bright red warning dash light cam...	pipes	8	1286	10:26 PM Apr 29, 2016 by ST391GQ
	Jayco Penguin solar provision (Preview) We take delivery of our new Penguin in a couple of weeks. First order of business will be adding a solar panel,.Jayco states it has solar provision, any idea were the cable terminations are, both top and bottom?	toglhot	6	1682	11:58 AM Apr 28, 2016 by PeterD
	Flashing LED lights on jayco (Preview) Hi All i am new to this site and just setting up to one day travel. We have just purchased a 2009 sterling which is fitted with all led lights for blinkers,stop ,tail and clearance lights.When i hook it up to 2014 Colorado and have the key in the on position or with the engine running all the lights flash eve...	Bluejay	9	2847	10:39 AM Apr 28, 2016 by Cupie
	Solar again (Preview) G,day to all, haven,t posted for quite a while. I have 2 x 80 watt, and 1 x 200 watt solar panels, ( I intend running them in series as am told thats the best way with odd sized panels ) then through a 40amp mppt controller to 2x 100 amp hr batteries. Can anyone see a problem with this. Thanks in advance Dave	Birdy1710	6	1132	09:44 PM Apr 27, 2016 by Birdy1710
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