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DHB · DHB

Hey All I'm new to the site and am hoping someone has experience repairing a fridge that's stopped working. Gas and 12v are Ok so I suspect the 250 volt heater coil. I did see some negative press about the suitability of these coils (being designed to operate on US voltages) and wondered how I would go if I...

smiley · smiley

My gas hot water system. Turns on okay. But then goes off in about 20 seconds? .

circlek · circlek

We recently purchased a 2006 Jayco Stirling, the tyres look good with heaps of tread but suspect they are the originals as we had a blowout on a recent trip, so we are wishing to replace them. Can anyone please recommend a good brand tyre? And not too expensive? Thanks

nalasekots · nalasekots

hi everybody.i have just purchased a 11 metre converted hino domino bus .problem is it has a front mounted motor.top speed is 90kph downhill with motor flat out.any ideas on best way to achieve a more sensible and economical cruising speed.would a change of crownwheel and pinion.give better resul...

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.tradervs.com.au/features/1509/servicing-wheel-bearings-and-brakes/?user_id=81d12ecf7f81a8287c18618f1e9955b9b9dcda55

Danny Dkay · Danny Dkay

Good news everything resolved. Australia Direct problem solved the fault I was having with the Kickass Solar panels. In the end, the panels were not at fault, it was the setup to my power pack. In the end, the Kickass panels were everything I was hoping for and so too the support service I received from...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I've got a friend with a PC recently upgraded to Win 10, worked for a few months, now suddenly as of yesterday, the screen goes completely black after the first windows logo. Also, exact same thing happens when booting from USB recovery drive - logo, spinning dot circle, then black screen. My f...

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ? I have tried Fulcrum, Peddars and Ironman and they all want to sell me $2 to $3000.00 total upgrades where as all I need is about a 25mm lift. Thanks all in advance. Regards Phil.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Have a small hiace camper with dual battery setup .. one agm battery ( Anderson connected)100amp charged whilst driving and will supplement this when stopped using a 150 watt solar panel .. power needed mainly for fridge and water pump . Have read on a few posts that people recommend a dc to dc charger h...

wasn_me · wasn_me

When I compress a photo to post it on the forum it goes from say 1 megabyte to 250 kilobytes. One quarter the data???? Now for the question. If I was to print that compressed photo would I use one quarter the ink???? The reason I ask is I quiet often print photos for various reasons, & they probably end u...

first timer · first timer

Hi Guys. I hope I'm putting thisin the right section here. I've recently purchased a weber baby Q and now I'm wondering where to mount a second gas bottle to use with it. I will probably carry the weber in the back of the tug due to lack of anywhere in or on the van. So my thoughts so far are that I might mount th...

Bessie · Bessie

This is our system of transferring water from a container into the van or collecting water from a creek etc. We have been using this method for quite some time and it works really well. Runs from a 7amp hr battery which is in a carry bag with a cigarette lighter adaptor attached when away from the van. Just...

jbell6660 · jbell6660

For those that fill their on van water tanks from the drain outlet, can you elaborate or link to what fittings used. Want as few connections as possible. Thanks all. Cheers.

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Hi there and a happy new year to u all. As I have no knowledge about batteries I thought I would ask here. We have a Jayco Optimum motorhome and it is parked up at home until April, the problem I have is to do with the house batteries. I had them turned off at the main switch and checked them every two or three we...

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi, being new to the Nomads, I have recently purchased a second hand motorhome in which there was a 'Command Power' 950 2 stroke Petrol Generator (it is a bright blue unit with black). Knowing nothing about generators, I was wondering if there is anyone out there who may know where I can obtain a man...

Bessie · Bessie

We had a problem with our breakaway battery losing it's charge when the van was not in use, to overcome this we came up with a simple solution using a 10 watt solar panel with its own regulator connected to a lead outside the van using a cigarette lighter socket. This keeps the battery fully charged, pro...

jbrinks · jbrinks

have just purchased a Landcruiser and need to set up for towing. I had a Prodigy brake controller in my Pajero but always seemed in the way of my legs. Any suggestions where to put it in the Landcruiser as I think I will have the same problem or should I consider Redarc

kiwijims · kiwijims

I am seeking any thoughts on Windows 10, Is there anyone out there who has installed it onto their Computer, ? If so, what are your thoughts on it, How good is it compared with Windows 7 ? Do you have to have a Computer that has a touch screen. ? I am thinking of down-loading Wikimaps, but it is only availab...

old bob · old bob

hi i have a 2015 ranger 3.2 auto towing a 3.2 T silverline after about an hour of towing it develops a whining noise ,sounds like and electonic servo ,constant not rpm related it only doese it after towing for an hour or more as soon as you stop so doese the whining BIT HARD TO TAKE IN TO DEALER WITH VAN ON wit...

patrol03 · patrol03

I am Looking at purchasing new towing mirrors. I have narrowed the field to two brands..Reich Speedfix which are clamp mounted to existing wing mirrors and Ora which which are attached via a clamp and plastic strap.If anyone has experience with these brands I would be pleased to have opinions and con...

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	Fridge not working on 250v (Preview) Hey All I'm new to the site and am hoping someone has experience repairing a fridge that's stopped working. Gas and 12v are Ok so I suspect the 250 volt heater coil. I did see some negative press about the suitability of these coils (being designed to operate on US voltages) and wondered how I would go if I...	DHB	13	1182	06:54 PM Jan 15, 2016 by oldtrack123
	hot water (Preview) My gas hot water system. Turns on okay. But then goes off in about 20 seconds? .	smiley	6	943	09:00 PM Jan 13, 2016 by Stl
	Tyres for 2006 Jayco Stirling van (Preview) We recently purchased a 2006 Jayco Stirling, the tyres look good with heaps of tread but suspect they are the originals as we had a blowout on a recent trip, so we are wishing to replace them. Can anyone please recommend a good brand tyre? And not too expensive? Thanks	circlek	11	2201	02:38 PM Jan 13, 2016 by circlek
	diff ratios (Preview) hi everybody.i have just purchased a 11 metre converted hino domino bus .problem is it has a front mounted motor.top speed is 90kph downhill with motor flat out.any ideas on best way to achieve a more sensible and economical cruising speed.would a change of crownwheel and pinion.give better resul...	nalasekots	9	3282	01:58 PM Jan 13, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Servicing Bearings & Brakes (Preview) http://www.tradervs.com.au/features/1509/servicing-wheel-bearings-and-brakes/?user_id=81d12ecf7f81a8287c18618f1e9955b9b9dcda55	Cupie	6	1389	09:54 AM Jan 12, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Kickass 150wat Solar Panels Fault kickass Australia Direct solar panels camping caravan 4x4 review (Preview) Good news everything resolved. Australia Direct problem solved the fault I was having with the Kickass Solar panels. In the end, the panels were not at fault, it was the setup to my power pack. In the end, the Kickass panels were everything I was hoping for and so too the support service I received from...	Danny Dkay	4	4634	09:42 PM Jan 11, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Urgent help from pooter techs please (Preview) Gday... I've got a friend with a PC recently upgraded to Win 10, worked for a few months, now suddenly as of yesterday, the screen goes completely black after the first windows logo. Also, exact same thing happens when booting from USB recovery drive - logo, spinning dot circle, then black screen. My f...	rockylizard	10	1511	07:38 PM Jan 11, 2016 by jonathan
	Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ? (Preview) Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ? I have tried Fulcrum, Peddars and Ironman and they all want to sell me $2 to $3000.00 total upgrades where as all I need is about a 25mm lift. Thanks all in advance. Regards Phil.	Phil Owen	21	4803	11:12 AM Jan 11, 2016 by newcomer
	advice needed (Preview) Have a small hiace camper with dual battery setup .. one agm battery ( Anderson connected)100amp charged whilst driving and will supplement this when stopped using a 150 watt solar panel .. power needed mainly for fridge and water pump . Have read on a few posts that people recommend a dc to dc charger h...	goldenyears	2	859	10:46 AM Jan 11, 2016 by goldenyears
	Compressing Photos (Preview) When I compress a photo to post it on the forum it goes from say 1 megabyte to 250 kilobytes. One quarter the data???? Now for the question. If I was to print that compressed photo would I use one quarter the ink???? The reason I ask is I quiet often print photos for various reasons, & they probably end u...	wasn_me	11	1015	09:11 AM Jan 11, 2016 by wasn_me
	Where to mount spare gas bottle (Preview) Hi Guys. I hope I'm putting thisin the right section here. I've recently purchased a weber baby Q and now I'm wondering where to mount a second gas bottle to use with it. I will probably carry the weber in the back of the tug due to lack of anywhere in or on the van. So my thoughts so far are that I might mount th...	first timer	14	3218	10:46 PM Jan 10, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Water Transfer (Preview) This is our system of transferring water from a container into the van or collecting water from a creek etc. We have been using this method for quite some time and it works really well. Runs from a 7amp hr battery which is in a carry bag with a cigarette lighter adaptor attached when away from the van. Just...	Bessie	2	1042	08:43 PM Jan 10, 2016 by Bessie
	Filling Water Tanks From Drain Outlet (Preview) For those that fill their on van water tanks from the drain outlet, can you elaborate or link to what fittings used. Want as few connections as possible. Thanks all. Cheers.	jbell6660	28	5480	03:43 PM Jan 10, 2016 by Radar
	Batteries (Preview) Hi there and a happy new year to u all. As I have no knowledge about batteries I thought I would ask here. We have a Jayco Optimum motorhome and it is parked up at home until April, the problem I have is to do with the house batteries. I had them turned off at the main switch and checked them every two or three we...	Kevin 1955	5	1601	02:48 PM Jan 10, 2016 by PeterD
	Generator (Preview) Hi, being new to the Nomads, I have recently purchased a second hand motorhome in which there was a 'Command Power' 950 2 stroke Petrol Generator (it is a bright blue unit with black). Knowing nothing about generators, I was wondering if there is anyone out there who may know where I can obtain a man...	loosecannan	11	1990	12:57 AM Jan 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Breakaway Battery (Preview) We had a problem with our breakaway battery losing it's charge when the van was not in use, to overcome this we came up with a simple solution using a 10 watt solar panel with its own regulator connected to a lead outside the van using a cigarette lighter socket. This keeps the battery fully charged, pro...	Bessie	3	1254	11:04 PM Jan 9, 2016 by Delta18
	Brake controller for Toyota Landcruiser 200 series (Preview) have just purchased a Landcruiser and need to set up for towing. I had a Prodigy brake controller in my Pajero but always seemed in the way of my legs. Any suggestions where to put it in the Landcruiser as I think I will have the same problem or should I consider Redarc	jbrinks	11	2736	03:57 PM Jan 7, 2016 by patrolst
	Windows 10 (Preview) I am seeking any thoughts on Windows 10, Is there anyone out there who has installed it onto their Computer, ? If so, what are your thoughts on it, How good is it compared with Windows 7 ? Do you have to have a Computer that has a touch screen. ? I am thinking of down-loading Wikimaps, but it is only availab...	kiwijims	27	2247	09:59 PM Jan 4, 2016 by Baz421
	whining noise in 2015 ranger (Preview) hi i have a 2015 ranger 3.2 auto towing a 3.2 T silverline after about an hour of towing it develops a whining noise ,sounds like and electonic servo ,constant not rpm related it only doese it after towing for an hour or more as soon as you stop so doese the whining BIT HARD TO TAKE IN TO DEALER WITH VAN ON wit...	old bob	14	4378	04:53 PM Jan 4, 2016 by old bob
	Towing mirrors (Preview) I am Looking at purchasing new towing mirrors. I have narrowed the field to two brands..Reich Speedfix which are clamp mounted to existing wing mirrors and Ora which which are attached via a clamp and plastic strap.If anyone has experience with these brands I would be pleased to have opinions and con...	patrol03	18	4466	03:42 PM Jan 4, 2016 by Dav4Cris
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