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Norweb · Norweb

Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...

TeamBernian · TeamBernian

hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...

rgren2 · rgren2

OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...

Nomad_Nev · Nomad_Nev

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...

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

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	Jayco Heritage hot water system (Preview) Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...	Norweb	11	3186	10:07 PM May 4, 2016 by Tony Bev
	2.5kva inverter/generator (Preview) hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance	TeamBernian	9	1752	08:53 PM May 4, 2016 by TeamBernian
	1HZ turbo (Preview) G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...	Gaz n Shell	14	5140	07:57 PM May 4, 2016 by Gaz n Shell
	pure sine wave invertors (Preview) Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...	goldenyears	3	811	05:37 PM May 4, 2016 by goldenyears
	Parking your generator. (Preview) OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...	rgren2	4	1147	04:50 PM May 4, 2016 by JayDee
	Cheap 30A Charger, whats the catch? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...	Nomad_Nev	10	1381	11:44 AM May 4, 2016 by hako
	Happy Gear Changing (Preview) If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...	Wombat 280	4	1213	08:24 PM May 3, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	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	1467	02:09 PM May 3, 2016 by Garywg88
	On a FB page.. (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1270	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	4347	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	4870	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	1177	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	1739	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	1255	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	1183	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	6811	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	8139	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	1316	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	1353	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	831	10:47 PM Apr 30, 2016 by PeterD
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