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adreamer · adreamer

Hi, My new Van a 2010 T5 VW Transporter fitted out by Dove Campers. Have had varying feedback regarding pressure in tyres. Not overloaded but as stated fitted out for travelling. Please can you tell me the pressure that should be in front and back. I am at present just driving local. Also can't read the i...

JackoFJR · JackoFJR

I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...

Mutley · Mutley

Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Found this re batteries. "A multimeter cannot provide you accurate enough information, as it's main function is to give you a volt reading at any point in time and that is all it is capable of doing. So we have a problem here, is there a REAL way of knowing if your battery is performing properly? YE...

ajtmb · ajtmb

We are looking to buy Sat TV kit, does any one have information to share on Satplus Australia and the Travel Sat mobile vast sat TV kit with SP75 dish on a tri pod and Sat king 800CA vast decoder that they sell? We are in Mt pleasant SA for the next few weeks so would have it shipped to us. Is there a good co...

Phillipn · Phillipn

If you have a tyre problem when in the Toowoomba area their is a place approx. 12 Km south of town who will help you out. They call the place "Pop- in Punctures". Open 10-2:30pm and 4-6pm. or by appointment on 0437443764 every day of the week. They also sell discount tyres [new] which they can...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/Day all Thanks to the learned advice from the brains trust,I've made progress on the fridge that wasn't workin. I' pulled it apart and found a badly blocked jet,so after a spray with carby cleaner and a a bit of a brush it looks like it's gunna be fine. I've included a few shots of the jet Thanks to every...

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi All I have purchased an aluminium generator box (base 800mmx400mm) to mount on the rear bumper of my grant tourer. I intend to install it hard up against rear caravan wall protected with rubber buffer. I will put a 5mm steel plate on top of bumperbar with box on top of it then secure with substantial u b...

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

This is a 2009 US 2 door fridge but has many common parts with the RM4805 225L model and probably other models too. Shelves Doors Door handles Door seals Control panel Anything else you can think of. Currently in our driveway. Be quick, it will probably go to the dump on Monday. Call me 0428171214. Cheer...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi we are very green and setting up for our new life on the road. We are heading north to the cape in April and just wanted some advice on satalight phones!

wal1 · wal1

Hi, first post. Wondering if anyone can advise where to purchase a slotted head ball stud? It is for the door prop on a motor home. The only ones that I can find have a hex nut as part of the unit, which is unsuitable because of clearance issues. TIA Wal

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, This is my first van Plus electric brakes to go with it. I paid a visit today to Carasell trailer parts Sydney.( They have moved to 51 Powers Road Seven Hills from Wentworthville.) looking for my U bolts X 150mm, Got what I wanted. On display were a rack of electric brakes in exploded view. So I had...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day folks I'm engaging the nomads brain trust. We've got a 3 way 50 litre chescold fridge that we've had for about 15 years,it's been a great fridge up till now but it's now only getting down to about 15 degrees on gas,any ideas on whats goin on with it. cheers Gaz

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all I did a little experiment with my inverter yesterday. I have a coffee machine that draws 5amps AC, two 100AH AGM batteries and a 100W solar panel. I turned the mains off and ran on batteries. inverter did the trick but my voltmeter told me the batteries were down to 11.8 volts under sustained l...

tonyd · tonyd

I have a couple of smart phones (not the flash ones) and find the calculator function quite handy. Now I notice that there doesn't seem to be a percentage key. Is this common? Cheers, Tony

goldenyears · goldenyears

hi has anyone bought one of these small coolers ? .. supposed to be good for cooling small spaces tent or small van for 6hours is rechargeable saw it at the camping show in Melbourne

snap1946 · snap1946

does this means it deliver 40 Lt per hour at 45 degrees Recovery:40 Lt/hr 45 degree rise just looking for a hot water sys for the van my elec one draws to much power some thing that gives good pressure cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday 23rd of May 2015 07:33:...

franniemac · franniemac

Does anyone know whether Marsol is closed for good, or just for the Christmas-New Year break? A note across the top of their Ebay site says the business is closed, but there's no mention of that on their website. I have a malfunctioning 200watt solar panel on my motorhome and need to return it under warr...

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	TYRE PRESSURE? (Preview) Hi, My new Van a 2010 T5 VW Transporter fitted out by Dove Campers. Have had varying feedback regarding pressure in tyres. Not overloaded but as stated fitted out for travelling. Please can you tell me the pressure that should be in front and back. I am at present just driving local. Also can't read the i...	adreamer	1	1179	09:48 PM Mar 16, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Engel Amps (Preview) I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...	JackoFJR	16	2379	11:15 AM Mar 15, 2016 by oldtrack123
	replacement shockers for my tug (Preview) Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty	adventure before dementia	20	1682	10:20 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	CB Radio (Preview) I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...	Gus1949	20	1891	03:38 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Having problems getting 12v power in the caravan via pin 2 using a 7 pin socket. (Preview) Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...	Mutley	13	2468	02:49 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Coolum Counters or Current Counters.... (Preview) Found this re batteries. "A multimeter cannot provide you accurate enough information, as it's main function is to give you a volt reading at any point in time and that is all it is capable of doing. So we have a problem here, is there a REAL way of knowing if your battery is performing properly? YE...	aussie_paul	21	1904	11:09 AM Mar 14, 2016 by Phil C
	Purchase Sat TV kit (Preview) We are looking to buy Sat TV kit, does any one have information to share on Satplus Australia and the Travel Sat mobile vast sat TV kit with SP75 dish on a tri pod and Sat king 800CA vast decoder that they sell? We are in Mt pleasant SA for the next few weeks so would have it shipped to us. Is there a good co...	ajtmb	8	1310	10:10 AM Mar 14, 2016 by ajtmb
	Tyre Service in the Toowoomba Area (Preview) If you have a tyre problem when in the Toowoomba area their is a place approx. 12 Km south of town who will help you out. They call the place "Pop- in Punctures". Open 10-2:30pm and 4-6pm. or by appointment on 0437443764 every day of the week. They also sell discount tyres [new] which they can...	Phillipn	0	882	02:54 PM Mar 13, 2016 by Phillipn
	Progress on the not so cold chescold (Preview) G/Day all Thanks to the learned advice from the brains trust,I've made progress on the fridge that wasn't workin. I' pulled it apart and found a badly blocked jet,so after a spray with carby cleaner and a a bit of a brush it looks like it's gunna be fine. I've included a few shots of the jet Thanks to every...	Gaz n Shell	4	994	09:55 PM Mar 12, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Generator box mounting on rear bumper bar (Preview) Hi All I have purchased an aluminium generator box (base 800mmx400mm) to mount on the rear bumper of my grant tourer. I intend to install it hard up against rear caravan wall protected with rubber buffer. I will put a 5mm steel plate on top of bumperbar with box on top of it then secure with substantial u b...	Allyoops	16	5599	10:02 PM Mar 11, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dometic fridge RM4805 equiv. parts available free in Adelaide. (Preview) This is a 2009 US 2 door fridge but has many common parts with the RM4805 225L model and probably other models too. Shelves Doors Door handles Door seals Control panel Anything else you can think of. Currently in our driveway. Be quick, it will probably go to the dump on Monday. Call me 0428171214. Cheer...	Peter_n_Margaret	0	770	05:49 PM Mar 11, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Sat phones (Preview) Hi we are very green and setting up for our new life on the road. We are heading north to the cape in April and just wanted some advice on satalight phones!	travelyounger	9	1424	12:03 PM Mar 11, 2016 by BruDi
	Slotted Head Ball Stud (Preview) Hi, first post. Wondering if anyone can advise where to purchase a slotted head ball stud? It is for the door prop on a motor home. The only ones that I can find have a hex nut as part of the unit, which is unsuitable because of clearance issues. TIA Wal	wal1	5	1145	09:28 AM Mar 11, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Brake ajustment tool (Preview) Hi all, This is my first van Plus electric brakes to go with it. I paid a visit today to Carasell trailer parts Sydney.( They have moved to 51 Powers Road Seven Hills from Wentworthville.) looking for my U bolts X 150mm, Got what I wanted. On display were a rack of electric brakes in exploded view. So I had...	Hey Jim	13	2286	10:08 PM Mar 10, 2016 by Bevandy2
	Not so cold chescold 3 way fridge (Preview) G/day folks I'm engaging the nomads brain trust. We've got a 3 way 50 litre chescold fridge that we've had for about 15 years,it's been a great fridge up till now but it's now only getting down to about 15 degrees on gas,any ideas on whats goin on with it. cheers Gaz	Gaz n Shell	13	2753	08:34 PM Mar 10, 2016 by Baz421
	AGMs and high current draw. (Preview) Gday all I did a little experiment with my inverter yesterday. I have a coffee machine that draws 5amps AC, two 100AH AGM batteries and a 100W solar panel. I turned the mains off and ran on batteries. inverter did the trick but my voltmeter told me the batteries were down to 11.8 volts under sustained l...	Phil C	23	2971	11:44 AM Mar 10, 2016 by oldtrack123
	Mobile phone calculator (Preview) I have a couple of smart phones (not the flash ones) and find the calculator function quite handy. Now I notice that there doesn't seem to be a percentage key. Is this common? Cheers, Tony	tonyd	16	1580	09:56 AM Mar 10, 2016 by Hewy54
	companion mini evaporative cooler (Preview) hi has anyone bought one of these small coolers ? .. supposed to be good for cooling small spaces tent or small van for 6hours is rechargeable saw it at the camping show in Melbourne	goldenyears	11	4501	10:14 AM Mar 9, 2016 by Woody46
	hot water (Preview) does this means it deliver 40 Lt per hour at 45 degrees Recovery:40 Lt/hr 45 degree rise just looking for a hot water sys for the van my elec one draws to much power some thing that gives good pressure cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday 23rd of May 2015 07:33:...	snap1946	4	859	09:41 AM Mar 9, 2016 by CatherineSprinterVan
	Has Marsol Industries closed? (Preview) Does anyone know whether Marsol is closed for good, or just for the Christmas-New Year break? A note across the top of their Ebay site says the business is closed, but there's no mention of that on their website. I have a malfunctioning 200watt solar panel on my motorhome and need to return it under warr...	franniemac	18	5362	08:39 AM Mar 9, 2016 by dorian
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