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Fridge not working on 250v
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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...
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hot water
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My gas hot water system. Turns on okay. But then goes off in about 20 seconds? .
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smiley
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Tyres for 2006 Jayco Stirling van
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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
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circlek
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diff ratios
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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...
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nalasekots
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Servicing Bearings & Brakes
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http://www.tradervs.com.au/features/1509/servicing-wheel-bearings-and-brakes/?user_id=81d12ecf7f81a8287c18618f1e9955b9b9dcda55
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Cupie
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Kickass 150wat Solar Panels Fault
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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...
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Danny Dkay
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Urgent help from pooter techs please
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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...
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rockylizard
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Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ?
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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.
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Phil Owen
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advice needed
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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...
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Compressing Photos
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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...
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Where to mount spare gas bottle
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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...
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first timer
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Water Transfer
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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...
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Bessie
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Filling Water Tanks From Drain Outlet
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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.
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Batteries
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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...
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Kevin 1955
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Generator
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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...
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loosecannan
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Breakaway Battery
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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...
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Bessie
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Brake controller for Toyota Landcruiser 200 series
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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
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jbrinks
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Windows 10
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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...
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kiwijims
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whining noise in 2015 ranger
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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...
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Towing mirrors
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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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