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rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I bought a bracket for the van today that they said required simple assembly. I got it home and got out the instructions - it seems straight forward enough but............ Can someone help please? Cheers - John

Papou · Papou

Need some help sorting out how i would go about running a lead from second battery on 200 serieis , through anderson plugs to help supply charge to the two Caravan batteries during overcast/rainy weather when solar panels cant supply enough to save fridge/freezer loosing it cool :)... So far i do have...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Just wondering what one of these evaporative coolers would be like in a caravan, lot cheaper than air con, some can be used on 12v any one out there used ,or seen one or had any thing to do with them, i have used a similar thing in Canada years ago on big 4x4 tractors and seem to work well was chatting to some on...

Crustie · Crustie

Hi My Cousins own this Van and are having trouble getting more than a dribble of water through the mixer in the shower It may have have a tempering valve built into the mixer, not sure as I am not with the Van at this time Can anyone help

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Waeco-...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, everyone, I had an occassion to try and get someone started due to a flat battery, so thought I could finally get to try a little device I got hold off last year sometime but never had the need to try it out, see pic attached. No go, it didn't jump start the Triton Wagon, not sure of name sorry. I then tri...

adreamer · adreamer

Just seeking advice for a single solo female traveler I have for the past two years been travelling around in a ford transient, but now need to update for a bit more comfort. I am looking at a 2009 Winnebargo huntsman 2 berth on a Toyota Hilux 2.7 litre petrol, manual. It's an ex rental through Appollo Mot...

Burns1 · Burns1

Hi all. Brand new to this forum and seeking your knowledge on Motorhomes. Have been looking at MH's for some time and have found one we like. Most we have seen have a 12v/240v fridge/freezer but this one has only 12v to the FF. Lighting is LED.Gas hot water,stove and oven.The owner has a portable solar pa...

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

Admin, If there is already on Water storage. Maybe we should delete this one? Or keep the best Topic Post? Fellow Grey Nomads :) My Current home is a 1999 Mazda E2000 Van. Im currently looking into many things I need for my Camper Set Up. For my water needs, I was thinking of mounting say 2 X 3mtr X 125mm Po...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Hi there, Anyone out there know of somewhere in the Bendigo area where I can get my Fiat Ducato Motorhome serviced. Also should I worry about using genuine parts, all suggestions welcome. Regards. Kevin.

Fizzy Bear · Fizzy Bear

Just wondering if you need to fit the above when towing a 2450kg van as the Kakadu has air suspension ?

Olley46 · Olley46

A friend of mine was telling me the other day, if you get an awning replaced you don't have a choice of colour anymore ,is this so or is that crap. Lance C

Johnty · Johnty

We are about to live in our van for a couple of months. We don't have an annex only privacy screens but I would like to get a skirt made to stop the wind howling under the van. Has anyone got one made in the northern suburbs of Perth.

hako · hako

I've just been attempting to get my Waeco copy 50l freezer down to -20C and noticed that it did not want to go lower than -13C. (ambient +35C)It was connected to a battery which is then connected to an 80w solar panel. On checking the solar amps out of the regulator I noticed I had zero despite the sun shin...

gerard gue · gerard gue

I just fix a thicker cable to the positive lead( red ) but the negative( black) is a bit thinner do you think is fine? thank you Regards

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

Hey Guys :) For Cloths & Bedding storage, me finks a good idea is to store them on the inside rear walls of my 1999 Mazda E2000 LWB? For this specs, However I am require to get manufactured Custom Elastic Netting to Tech onto The internal rear walls above bed height? Does anyone know at all, where one m...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Winabago Explorer motorhome .. Has anyone painted or done any maintenance on there roof.. Its mainly for maintenance .. Where did they buy the paint or covering ? I see YouTube how it's done .. But they are mainly US sites ... would like to do preventative maintenance than replace or have issues latte...

Bru · Bru

In our new, second-hand Van we have a 3 way fridge (Electrolux) I switch to gas, turn on gas tank pilot lights and nothing , warm fridge, I follow all directions several times, nothing, even change gas bottle to new full one. Any cool ideas welcome. HELP. We are about to set off tomorrow morning for a fe...

Koni · Koni

hi I'm looking for some tyres for our Toyota coaster. The ones on it are hankook 6.50R16 LT. when I look online or ring tyres places I have no luck. Most I see have a 195 or 205 etc in front of the 6.50 R16..... Tyre conversion guides don't help much either. can anybody please help me find out the correct n...

DeBe · DeBe

Was given a fridge with a 3 flash code, meaning locked rotor or too high head pressure. After some investigation decided the fault was in the compressor. I then cut the compressor apart to see why?. Found the compressor was free to turn (not locked) & still gave a 3 flash code. Decided to test the win...

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	Assembly Assistance Required... (Preview) Gday... I bought a bracket for the van today that they said required simple assembly. I got it home and got out the instructions - it seems straight forward enough but............ Can someone help please? Cheers - John	rockylizard	17	2040	11:18 PM Feb 24, 2016 by PeterD
	Back-up Battery Charge from Cruiser (Preview) Need some help sorting out how i would go about running a lead from second battery on 200 serieis , through anderson plugs to help supply charge to the two Caravan batteries during overcast/rainy weather when solar panels cant supply enough to save fridge/freezer loosing it cool :)... So far i do have...	Papou	7	1184	10:54 PM Feb 24, 2016 by Hylife
	Evaporative Cooler (Preview) Just wondering what one of these evaporative coolers would be like in a caravan, lot cheaper than air con, some can be used on 12v any one out there used ,or seen one or had any thing to do with them, i have used a similar thing in Canada years ago on big 4x4 tractors and seem to work well was chatting to some on...	Cowboy7307	5	3251	09:46 PM Feb 23, 2016 by adventure before dementia
	Coromal 542 Element shower mixer (Preview) Hi My Cousins own this Van and are having trouble getting more than a dribble of water through the mixer in the shower It may have have a tempering valve built into the mixer, not sure as I am not with the Van at this time Can anyone help	Crustie	6	2068	08:34 PM Feb 22, 2016 by JeffRae
	2016 Camper Van Fridges (Preview) http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Waeco-...	President of the Planet	8	1132	06:52 PM Feb 22, 2016 by freefish1
	JUMP STARTERS FOR VEHICLES ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How, everyone, I had an occassion to try and get someone started due to a flat battery, so thought I could finally get to try a little device I got hold off last year sometime but never had the need to try it out, see pic attached. No go, it didn't jump start the Triton Wagon, not sure of name sorry. I then tri...	Dougwe	30	3641	08:11 AM Feb 22, 2016 by rockylizard
	winnebago huntsman (Preview) Just seeking advice for a single solo female traveler I have for the past two years been travelling around in a ford transient, but now need to update for a bit more comfort. I am looking at a 2009 Winnebargo huntsman 2 berth on a Toyota Hilux 2.7 litre petrol, manual. It's an ex rental through Appollo Mot...	adreamer	11	2622	11:27 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	12v power only in Motorhome (Preview) Hi all. Brand new to this forum and seeking your knowledge on Motorhomes. Have been looking at MH's for some time and have found one we like. Most we have seen have a 12v/240v fridge/freezer but this one has only 12v to the FF. Lighting is LED.Gas hot water,stove and oven.The owner has a portable solar pa...	Burns1	13	1359	07:24 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	Motor Home Water Storage (Preview) Admin, If there is already on Water storage. Maybe we should delete this one? Or keep the best Topic Post? Fellow Grey Nomads :) My Current home is a 1999 Mazda E2000 Van. Im currently looking into many things I need for my Camper Set Up. For my water needs, I was thinking of mounting say 2 X 3mtr X 125mm Po...	President of the Planet	24	1657	07:01 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	Fiat Ducato (Preview) Hi there, Anyone out there know of somewhere in the Bendigo area where I can get my Fiat Ducato Motorhome serviced. Also should I worry about using genuine parts, all suggestions welcome. Regards. Kevin.	Kevin 1955	9	1491	05:53 PM Feb 21, 2016 by Geeco
	Fitting a weight distribution hitch to a Prado Kakadu (Preview) Just wondering if you need to fit the above when towing a 2450kg van as the Kakadu has air suspension ?	Fizzy Bear	4	1412	02:42 PM Feb 21, 2016 by peter_s
	Awnings (Preview) A friend of mine was telling me the other day, if you get an awning replaced you don't have a choice of colour anymore ,is this so or is that crap. Lance C	Olley46	5	1325	12:24 PM Feb 21, 2016 by erad
	Caravan skirt (Preview) We are about to live in our van for a couple of months. We don't have an annex only privacy screens but I would like to get a skirt made to stop the wind howling under the van. Has anyone got one made in the northern suburbs of Perth.	Johnty	7	2007	10:03 AM Feb 20, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Anderson Plugs - they don't last forever! (Preview) I've just been attempting to get my Waeco copy 50l freezer down to -20C and noticed that it did not want to go lower than -13C. (ambient +35C)It was connected to a battery which is then connected to an 80w solar panel. On checking the solar amps out of the regulator I noticed I had zero despite the sun shin...	hako	13	2398	08:33 AM Feb 20, 2016 by valiant81
	Jumper leads (Preview) I just fix a thicker cable to the positive lead( red ) but the negative( black) is a bit thinner do you think is fine? thank you Regards	gerard gue	3	1138	10:50 AM Feb 19, 2016 by hako
	Motor Home Storage a Web Netting (Preview) Hey Guys :) For Cloths & Bedding storage, me finks a good idea is to store them on the inside rear walls of my 1999 Mazda E2000 LWB? For this specs, However I am require to get manufactured Custom Elastic Netting to Tech onto The internal rear walls above bed height? Does anyone know at all, where one m...	President of the Planet	4	1810	04:41 PM Feb 17, 2016 by blaze
	Referbing rubber roof .. Motorhome .. (Preview) Winabago Explorer motorhome .. Has anyone painted or done any maintenance on there roof.. Its mainly for maintenance .. Where did they buy the paint or covering ? I see YouTube how it's done .. But they are mainly US sites ... would like to do preventative maintenance than replace or have issues latte...	Aus-Kiwi	12	3026	12:03 AM Feb 17, 2016 by freespirit2
	Fridge Problem (Preview) In our new, second-hand Van we have a 3 way fridge (Electrolux) I switch to gas, turn on gas tank pilot lights and nothing , warm fridge, I follow all directions several times, nothing, even change gas bottle to new full one. Any cool ideas welcome. HELP. We are about to set off tomorrow morning for a fe...	Bru	5	1857	05:56 PM Feb 16, 2016 by Bru
	Light truck tyres for coaster.......... (Preview) hi I'm looking for some tyres for our Toyota coaster. The ones on it are hankook 6.50R16 LT. when I look online or ring tyres places I have no luck. Most I see have a 195 or 205 etc in front of the 6.50 R16..... Tyre conversion guides don't help much either. can anybody please help me find out the correct n...	Koni	5	4100	11:32 PM Feb 15, 2016 by exa41
	Danfoss BD35F compressor (Preview) Was given a fridge with a 3 flash code, meaning locked rotor or too high head pressure. After some investigation decided the fault was in the compressor. I then cut the compressor apart to see why?. Found the compressor was free to turn (not locked) & still gave a 3 flash code. Decided to test the win...	DeBe	26	5327	09:16 PM Feb 15, 2016 by 03_Troopy
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