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Plain Truth · Plain Truth

The wife has a bad back,so to help getting into the van I put some plastic handles to grab onto.

Rabs · Rabs

Hi all I have a 2020 Jayco journey outback 16 foot. I have just purchased it second hand. The current gas struts designated 315 050 were not holding up the front window cover. I purchased from the gas strut guys two struts with the same specs and after installing them found that they would not hold up the f...

Graz · Graz

Has anybody had any dealings with a business called Lithium Batteries Australia, I am looking at buying a portable solar panel but can't find any reviews on this company??????? https://lithiumbattery.net.au Cheers Graz

Redjo · Redjo

Can someone please help us by supplying the method(diagram) for restringing our Ranger RSL 700-500 concertina blinds; our string has broken and do not know the details for restringing it; we have scoured the internet and have come up short of finding the necessary detailsAny help you can give would...

aastek · aastek

When travelling in a caravan from state to state, do you need to re-register your new location?

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Im having a rear camera installed tomorrow on my troopie. The tech wants to mount it off centre on the left door however Im thinking down low were the four bolt holes are above the hitch. Another location is up high on the rear light above the doors looking down. Only want it for hitching up. Any body with...

gdayjr · gdayjr

I recently had a van wired up ready for towing a caravan. Excuse my ignorance on this subject, but what voltage should the grey anderson plug be putting out? The vehicle does have a smart alternator, like most modern vehicles, and it has not been bypassed. My vehicle, and one other I checked put ou...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

There must be many GN thinking of changing to lithium instead of new AGM batteries when the current crop blow out. Who has made the change in a Jayco with the Setec charger/console ? Are "drop-ins" a viable proposition long term Or did you have to change everything? Bloody confusing 'specially now t...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi I wonder if anyone can help me with the name of this laminate? (Attached file) And, of course, where I might source it. The corners of the ceiling are water damaged and I want to patch it. I've waterproofed the roof with EternaBond from Amazon and I'm satisfied that the leaks have been stopped. (W...

No Postcode · No Postcode

Hi, I have a 2010 Iveco 50C17 and when starting up a "Service:" light comes on (not every time, but most) on the dash with EBD, ABS and ESP at different times. It goes off within 5 seconds and doesn't come back on. It has no effect on the vehicle handling or braking capabilities and when I took it into the Ive...

Inverter · Inverter

Hi, when I power on my charger letters, ( r0.9) comes up first then ( OLC) then the power on light starts flashing and alarm sounds the battery is sitting on 12.3volts, It has a temperature sensor on the negative pole but the battery is cool, any idea's?

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have a Jayco Starcraft Van and lighting in van and outside van are TURNED ON & OFF by multi button switch and hidden in cupboard is SPHERE 6 BUTTON CONTROL PANEL i presume is master unit . Lights are not working , hence i believe requires a new master unit that i can buy off spares parts place in Canber...

Phil P · Phil P

Hi all, I've just purchased a 2nd hand Heyman Reese WDH System (Classic - Medium) and it included the adjustable shank (215mm drop). It sits quite low on my Triton and the bottom of the shank scrapes my driveway when going up/down. If I flip it upside down I can get the tow ball height within a few centime...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

https://rac.com.au/car-motoring/info/best-towing-vehicles?utm_source=social&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=CONT_towingvehicles_jan2023&utm_id=CONT_towingvehicles_jan202

Graz · Graz

On my 2012 Windsor Rapid RAC442s in the front outside storage box there is a wired Anderson plug going into a wall panel marked SOLAR. I have no idea what this Anderson plug connection is for, because no power charges the batteries if I connect a solar panel to this and checking my battery voltage meter...

BARME1 · BARME1

We have a bt 50 with the 3.2 diesel 6 speed auto just clocked 180.00 heading back out on the road in august just wondering wether to get a diesel chip or dyno tune and remapp any suggestion towing 2020 new age gegko ute does have afew extras

Craig1 · Craig1

I had the toilet cassette out today and then could see light coming through on the outside edge of toilet seat support curve. Looks like "someone",(factory person) has applied silicone over the mastic to cover original poor application from 2014. Once I remove the offending goop, what is the best pr...

Supercattonk · Supercattonk

Hi, have coromal 2008 fitted with Megavox radio which is past use by date. Would appreciate any help with suitable replacement as Megavox not serviced in Oz. Need good quality replacement that will fit existing aperture. Thanks.

Dick0 · Dick0

Kings are vigorously advertising 200AH LiFePO4 batteries at $818.95 delivered. Specs read well but they ommit whether these batteries can be connected in Parallel or Serial arrays. Such an important feature ommited from their advertising. Wonder why?

Craig1 · Craig1

Went to put on new shower head this morning, can you see my issue ?

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Helper handles for getting into van (Preview) The wife has a bad back,so to help getting into the van I put some plastic handles to grab onto.	Plain Truth	4	446	11:14 PM Mar 14, 2023 by watsea
	Gas struts and Front window cover (Preview) Hi all I have a 2020 Jayco journey outback 16 foot. I have just purchased it second hand. The current gas struts designated 315 050 were not holding up the front window cover. I purchased from the gas strut guys two struts with the same specs and after installing them found that they would not hold up the f...	Rabs	11	539	10:56 PM Mar 14, 2023 by Long Weekend
	Lithium Batteries Australia Company Recommendation (Preview) Has anybody had any dealings with a business called Lithium Batteries Australia, I am looking at buying a portable solar panel but can't find any reviews on this company??????? https://lithiumbattery.net.au Cheers Graz	Graz	5	498	02:55 PM Mar 12, 2023 by Graz
	Restringing Ranger Concertina day/night blinds (Preview) Can someone please help us by supplying the method(diagram) for restringing our Ranger RSL 700-500 concertina blinds; our string has broken and do not know the details for restringing it; we have scoured the internet and have come up short of finding the necessary detailsAny help you can give would...	Redjo	3	411	03:53 PM Mar 11, 2023 by WindyHill
	Satellite usage (Preview) When travelling in a caravan from state to state, do you need to re-register your new location?	aastek	8	550	07:39 PM Mar 8, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Reverse camera (Preview) Im having a rear camera installed tomorrow on my troopie. The tech wants to mount it off centre on the left door however Im thinking down low were the four bolt holes are above the hitch. Another location is up high on the rear light above the doors looking down. Only want it for hitching up. Any body with...	Cassie63	4	357	05:11 PM Mar 8, 2023 by bruceg
	Voltage from grey anderson plug? (Preview) I recently had a van wired up ready for towing a caravan. Excuse my ignorance on this subject, but what voltage should the grey anderson plug be putting out? The vehicle does have a smart alternator, like most modern vehicles, and it has not been bypassed. My vehicle, and one other I checked put ou...	gdayjr	7	655	11:33 PM Mar 6, 2023 by bomurra
	Changing to Lithium ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There must be many GN thinking of changing to lithium instead of new AGM batteries when the current crop blow out. Who has made the change in a Jayco with the Setec charger/console ? Are "drop-ins" a viable proposition long term Or did you have to change everything? Bloody confusing 'specially now t...	Brodie Allen	36	2576	07:39 PM Mar 5, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	Laminate for Millard Weekender 2003 (Preview) Hi I wonder if anyone can help me with the name of this laminate? (Attached file) And, of course, where I might source it. The corners of the ceiling are water damaged and I want to patch it. I've waterproofed the roof with EternaBond from Amazon and I'm satisfied that the leaks have been stopped. (W...	harrydiculous	3	279	10:43 AM Mar 5, 2023 by harrydiculous
	Iveco 50C17 dash warning "Service" message. (Preview) Hi, I have a 2010 Iveco 50C17 and when starting up a "Service:" light comes on (not every time, but most) on the dash with EBD, ABS and ESP at different times. It goes off within 5 seconds and doesn't come back on. It has no effect on the vehicle handling or braking capabilities and when I took it into the Ive...	No Postcode	3	457	07:08 AM Mar 3, 2023 by RickJ
	Projecta 12v 25amp 7- stage (Preview) Hi, when I power on my charger letters, ( r0.9) comes up first then ( OLC) then the power on light starts flashing and alarm sounds the battery is sitting on 12.3volts, It has a temperature sensor on the negative pole but the battery is cool, any idea's?	Inverter	5	346	05:56 PM Mar 2, 2023 by Bill B
	SPHERE REMOTE LIGHTS (Preview) I have a Jayco Starcraft Van and lighting in van and outside van are TURNED ON & OFF by multi button switch and hidden in cupboard is SPHERE 6 BUTTON CONTROL PANEL i presume is master unit . Lights are not working , hence i believe requires a new master unit that i can buy off spares parts place in Canber...	jeepnudger	7	717	07:03 PM Feb 27, 2023 by BaldEd
	Flipping the Heyman Reese Adjustable Shank ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, I've just purchased a 2nd hand Heyman Reese WDH System (Classic - Medium) and it included the adjustable shank (215mm drop). It sits quite low on my Triton and the bottom of the shank scrapes my driveway when going up/down. If I flip it upside down I can get the tow ball height within a few centime...	Phil P	30	1728	04:53 PM Feb 26, 2023 by RickJ
	it's been a bit quiet on here. (Preview) https://rac.com.au/car-motoring/info/best-towing-vehicles?utm_source=social&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=CONT_towingvehicles_jan2023&utm_id=CONT_towingvehicles_jan202	gold dandelion	7	719	01:32 PM Feb 26, 2023 by Craig1
	Windsor Rapid 2012 Wiring Mystery (Preview) On my 2012 Windsor Rapid RAC442s in the front outside storage box there is a wired Anderson plug going into a wall panel marked SOLAR. I have no idea what this Anderson plug connection is for, because no power charges the batteries if I connect a solar panel to this and checking my battery voltage meter...	Graz	8	467	10:59 PM Feb 23, 2023 by TimTim
	Mazda Bt 50 (Preview) We have a bt 50 with the 3.2 diesel 6 speed auto just clocked 180.00 heading back out on the road in august just wondering wether to get a diesel chip or dyno tune and remapp any suggestion towing 2020 new age gegko ute does have afew extras	BARME1	14	1658	09:52 PM Feb 21, 2023 by BARME1
	Re Seal Thetford Ensuite (Preview) I had the toilet cassette out today and then could see light coming through on the outside edge of toilet seat support curve. Looks like "someone",(factory person) has applied silicone over the mastic to cover original poor application from 2014. Once I remove the offending goop, what is the best pr...	Craig1	6	457	05:50 PM Feb 17, 2023 by Bobdown
	Caravan radios (Preview) Hi, have coromal 2008 fitted with Megavox radio which is past use by date. Would appreciate any help with suitable replacement as Megavox not serviced in Oz. Need good quality replacement that will fit existing aperture. Thanks.	Supercattonk	10	847	11:32 AM Feb 14, 2023 by 86GTS
	Kings Lithium Batteries (Preview) Kings are vigorously advertising 200AH LiFePO4 batteries at $818.95 delivered. Specs read well but they ommit whether these batteries can be connected in Parallel or Serial arrays. Such an important feature ommited from their advertising. Wonder why?	Dick0	18	1092	10:34 PM Feb 13, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Spot the issue (Preview) Went to put on new shower head this morning, can you see my issue ?	Craig1	12	820	10:00 AM Feb 13, 2023 by Craig1
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