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patrol03 · patrol03

I am considering a new set of towing mirrors for my truck.I have narrowed it down to 3 brands. Milenco,Ora and Reich. Ora and Reich have flat lenses while Milenco use a convex lens giving a wider view but distorting distance.Ora use a different fixing system to the side mirrors than the other two. Reich...

Crane · Crane

Hoping this is the correct place to ask .... please advise if I need to move it somewhere else. We hope to take delivery of our first van late May and have started researching for our first big trip. (First trip will be 2 weeks to get the hang of it) Wondering if anyone has advice on a map making app or site a...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi, need new shockers for my ford wagon 1996 . Not sure if l need pump up ones , but l need new shockers and thats a given . How do l tell which ones , ty lan

Papou · Papou

Rule of thumb or requirement for chain lenths on drawbar of Van ??...

johnwembley · johnwembley

Hi All, Just back from a fantastic trip to Coral Bay and Karijini NP. The Gorges and scenery are amazing. Hoping you can help with our query today. We have an Engel 60Lt Fridge Freezer. Approx 5 years old. It works great when plugged on the mains. However when we are camping without Mains power and runnin...

jonslaur · jonslaur

Where do you fill the flush water and how much is put in

iana · iana

After getting a rough quote to get my water tanks re-arranged, I have decided to tackle the job myself. Yesterday was the start, I removed hoses and valves. Puzzled as to why my front water tank was near full, I will have to check that out as I am sure I emptied them. Today I hope to drop the front water tank,...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

My new satking decoder reads 8888 after scanning. The dish is correctly aligned and picks up the satellite. Have rehit the card etc. It worked fine initially, only used once, but since.....:( Any ideas? Thanks for all and any help

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... All those who tow are looking for the best power and torque ... this should give an idea on why diesels and torque are the answer

Cheers - John

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

A fairly simple question. Has anyone had one & what does it involve to rectify, technically & cost wise? The drivers side of our caravan is scrubbing out tyres at a great rate?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172120906465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

peter_s · peter_s

I have a small problem with the locking pins on the rollout awning, they sometimes just let go . Can you get new pins or will I have to replace the whole handle?

mike g g · mike g g

Hi With us living in the driest continent why aren't we putting our grey water on the ground where its needed ,hasn't someone come up with a filter that traps the bits and pieces from the sink that's easy cleaned,and lets the water thru as we use little dertergent and a body wash in the shower,im often ...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Gday all I have a Suburban water heater in my van which has a 240 volt rocker switch that has frozen in the on position and is in a rediculous position which makes it almost impossible to get at, i would like to change it and would appreciate advice on how to do the job from someone who has done it also is there...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1084213

iana · iana

I am trying to trace wires in my van, and reading the literature, I think there is a mistake in the wiring instructions. Jayco's wiring of the twelve pin plug clearly says that pin 2 (black) is +12volts from the battery, however "Tow Secure" installation instructions (the breakaway unit used) says t...

terrola · terrola

have 2 gas bottles going to fit a duel gas regulator need to fit a line from the regulator to the copper line going to the van does this have to be a copper line or will a flexable gas line do ? thanks for any imfo

toglhot · toglhot

I've just bought a new camper and intend attaching a semi flexible 'plastic' backed SP. In a previous camper I used an aluminium backed semi flexible and whilst I never had a problem I know the aluminium panels don't perform to 100% due to heat, what's the story with plastic backed panels. When I attac...

Grey fox · Grey fox

looking for info from all you learn ed people on top load washers we have one that flogs the guts out the cupboard on spin and now the motor pulley is destroying itself. have a casale (where ever it came from) does anyone have one that does work?

sufil · sufil

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	Rear view mirrors (Preview) I am considering a new set of towing mirrors for my truck.I have narrowed it down to 3 brands. Milenco,Ora and Reich. Ora and Reich have flat lenses while Milenco use a convex lens giving a wider view but distorting distance.Ora use a different fixing system to the side mirrors than the other two. Reich...	patrol03	11	1220	05:06 PM Apr 7, 2016 by Gregs1
	Newbie Planning - map maker advice please; (Preview) Hoping this is the correct place to ask .... please advise if I need to move it somewhere else. We hope to take delivery of our first van late May and have started researching for our first big trip. (First trip will be 2 weeks to get the hang of it) Wondering if anyone has advice on a map making app or site a...	Crane	10	1881	08:54 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Marken
	new air shockers vs new air shocker ( pump up type ) (Preview) Hi, need new shockers for my ford wagon 1996 . Not sure if l need pump up ones , but l need new shockers and thats a given . How do l tell which ones , ty lan	adventure before dementia	12	1843	08:54 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Bricat70
	Chain Lengths (Preview) Rule of thumb or requirement for chain lenths on drawbar of Van ??...	Papou	11	1576	04:13 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Hylife
	Engel on Jayco Swan (Preview) Hi All, Just back from a fantastic trip to Coral Bay and Karijini NP. The Gorges and scenery are amazing. Hoping you can help with our query today. We have an Engel 60Lt Fridge Freezer. Approx 5 years old. It works great when plugged on the mains. However when we are camping without Mains power and runnin...	johnwembley	14	2601	04:02 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Hylife
	Thetford cassette toilet 402c (Preview) Where do you fill the flush water and how much is put in	jonslaur	2	1627	10:54 PM Apr 3, 2016 by jonslaur
	Grey Water tank removal. (Preview) After getting a rough quote to get my water tanks re-arranged, I have decided to tackle the job myself. Yesterday was the start, I removed hoses and valves. Puzzled as to why my front water tank was near full, I will have to check that out as I am sure I emptied them. Today I hope to drop the front water tank,...	iana	19	2385	09:03 PM Apr 3, 2016 by iana
	Decoder message (Preview) My new satking decoder reads 8888 after scanning. The dish is correctly aligned and picks up the satellite. Have rehit the card etc. It worked fine initially, only used once, but since.....:( Any ideas? Thanks for all and any help	Bas + Eve	2	821	11:27 PM Apr 2, 2016 by PeterD
	Talking about getting more..... (Preview) Gday... All those who tow are looking for the best power and torque ... this should give an idea on why diesels and torque are the answer Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	1323	11:17 PM Apr 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bent Axle? (Preview) A fairly simple question. Has anyone had one & what does it involve to rectify, technically & cost wise? The drivers side of our caravan is scrubbing out tyres at a great rate?	Desert Dweller	10	5015	11:10 PM Apr 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	VAST TV (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172120906465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT	aussie_paul	10	1460	11:05 PM Mar 31, 2016 by Dunmowin
	awning locking pins (Preview) I have a small problem with the locking pins on the rollout awning, they sometimes just let go . Can you get new pins or will I have to replace the whole handle?	peter_s	5	1223	02:52 PM Mar 30, 2016 by peter_s
	grey water (Preview) Hi With us living in the driest continent why aren't we putting our grey water on the ground where its needed ,hasn't someone come up with a filter that traps the bits and pieces from the sink that's easy cleaned,and lets the water thru as we use little dertergent and a body wash in the shower,im often ...	mike g g	12	1547	01:46 PM Mar 29, 2016 by mike g g
	Suburban water heater (Preview) Gday all I have a Suburban water heater in my van which has a 240 volt rocker switch that has frozen in the on position and is in a rediculous position which makes it almost impossible to get at, i would like to change it and would appreciate advice on how to do the job from someone who has done it also is there...	aussietraveller	3	1121	11:33 AM Mar 29, 2016 by aussietraveller
	RECALL Rays BCF Supercheap two burner butane stoves (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1084213	oldtrack123	14	1782	08:55 PM Mar 28, 2016 by Very happy camper
	Jayco trailer Plug Wiring. (Preview) I am trying to trace wires in my van, and reading the literature, I think there is a mistake in the wiring instructions. Jayco's wiring of the twelve pin plug clearly says that pin 2 (black) is +12volts from the battery, however "Tow Secure" installation instructions (the breakaway unit used) says t...	iana	4	2931	10:32 AM Mar 28, 2016 by PeterD
	duel gas regulator (Preview) have 2 gas bottles going to fit a duel gas regulator need to fit a line from the regulator to the copper line going to the van does this have to be a copper line or will a flexable gas line do ? thanks for any imfo	terrola	11	2224	09:03 AM Mar 27, 2016 by Spook
	Semi flexible SP instalation. (Preview) I've just bought a new camper and intend attaching a semi flexible 'plastic' backed SP. In a previous camper I used an aluminium backed semi flexible and whilst I never had a problem I know the aluminium panels don't perform to 100% due to heat, what's the story with plastic backed panels. When I attac...	toglhot	2	1361	11:28 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Top Load Washers (Preview) looking for info from all you learn ed people on top load washers we have one that flogs the guts out the cupboard on spin and now the motor pulley is destroying itself. have a casale (where ever it came from) does anyone have one that does work?	Grey fox	4	1220	02:03 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Spook
	Sorry just couldn't resist this one. (Preview)	sufil	6	1640	02:00 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Spook
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