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chooknphil · chooknphil

We are now experiencing our 2nd break down of a Webasto appliance - our instant hot water system. The previous was our freezer. Both times - we have run into a problem that Webasto do not carry spare parts & only place an order from Germany each quarter, so if all parts are sold from the previous order...

mjt57 · mjt57

I see a few "offroad" vans being reviewed in the various mags. Some of them have photos of vans being towed through river/creek crossings. Now, most of these, if not all, would have electric brakes. How do they fare being submerged in water? Mates who own boats tend to either have a hydrauli...

Spydermann · Spydermann

Do you solder & shrink wrap or crimp electrical joins? I've done both over the years. A friend who was an auto-elec does both depending on the job. My van is a mixture of both too. Anyone have a preference? Variables seem to be exposure and wire (current) size. Also, what is the black goo used to seal w...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Primus Australia Trading As Companion BrandsPortable Camping Butane Heater PRA number: 2015/15015 Date published: 19th November 2015 Product informationProduct description Portable Camping Heater designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY, requires disposable 220G Butane Gas Cartridge for operati...

bowser · bowser

EGR valve blocker has any one got information as to effect on the performance of your vehicle. People views on doing it, And is it recommended, Regards Bowser.

WAssa41 · WAssa41

Our 150lt 3way fridge has had its day (10yrs old) and we are looking at a 146lt Evakool fridge 116lt freezer 30 lt. Any one out there got a Evakool fridge and what do you think of it. Wassa

HarryG · HarryG

Hi Am thinking of going for this one, has anyone had any experience good or bad with this brand. I Have 600w solar on the roof and 3 x 320amp batteries, and use about 100amps at night. Thanks for any opinions

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Looking for advice from those who know. The van we are ordering comes with one 120watt solar panel and 2 x 100AH batteries. We are aiming at being on the road indefinitely and free camping as much as possible. All we are powering with this is lighting which is LED 12volt, fridge which is 12 volt c...

migra · migra

FYI The above mag is offering a free EDS with another product, with a 10 copy subscription, be aware that they do not ask "what vehicle do you have" and in some instances it will not operate e.g. Izuzu MUX, so before you order the subscription, check the Berrima Diesel website to confirm your...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

Hi all hopefully Im in the right area for some advice. I'm a newbie and currently looking around at the various motor homes with the view of buying one and spending 6 months of the year enjoying our great part of the world. I'm particularly interested in information on what power base or platform is the b...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all Posted here as I don't even know how to search google for the problem because I don't know what to even call the search??? IE is open with one window. To open a second window I right click the icon on the toolbar HOWEVER the icon is greyed out and won't let me open another window in IE. Problem is interm...

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, I have a puzzling problem, when I fill my freshwater tank and it approaches full, water flows out of the overflow pipes on each side of the motor home. However when I turn off the tap the water continues to pour from the overflow pipes for several minutes before stopping, emptying at least 10 or mo...

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

Because it is only recently that our caravan has become our home, I never really considered the implications of the current draw of our van at various times.It was only recently when packing up after a four week stay at a van park that I happen to notice what was obviously heat damage to the twenty metre...

Spydermann · Spydermann

edited this but it sort of screwed up - bounced back to original although it said I'd edited it. I've now removed the original -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:18:44 PM -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:22:03 PM

Yarra · Yarra

Try This It Might Save A Few Headaches Are you trying out the new and shiny Windows 10? It has received mostly positive reviews and on top of that, it's free for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, which means it doesn't hurt to try out this new offering from...

Gazook · Gazook

Recently acquired a 1989 long wheel base Toyota Coaster bus complete with seating and want to convert it into a motorhome. If I remove the bus seating, would that be enough to register it as a motorhome/campervan here in NSW and to avoid the twice a year over the pit inspection. Any idea's, thanks.

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

.Hi all ,Interested to find out if anyone has a dash cam ,what sort ,how much ,ect .Do they take good resolution pictures or videos ,I have looked at a dash cam video from America ,You can get ones that shoot forward ,backwards , record speed, audio ,.In the video people were using them to record conversa...

mjt57 · mjt57

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261933538956?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has tried the kick ass solar panels, put out by Australian direct.com. They have some great features as seen on their video but I can't seem to find a review of them anywhere. I would love to hear if anyone has tried them. Thanks Lynne

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Any thoughts why my fridge wouldn't be getting too cold, it's a coolmatic HDC-160 the freezer compartment gets freezing but the fridge itself isn't very cold. I've checked the seals and cleaned the element thing on the back, also I fitted an extra fan next to the compressor to move a little more airfl...

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	Webasto problems (Preview) We are now experiencing our 2nd break down of a Webasto appliance - our instant hot water system. The previous was our freezer. Both times - we have run into a problem that Webasto do not carry spare parts & only place an order from Germany each quarter, so if all parts are sold from the previous order...	chooknphil	0	715	11:23 AM Nov 26, 2015 by chooknphil
	Electric Brakes and River Crossings (Preview) I see a few "offroad" vans being reviewed in the various mags. Some of them have photos of vans being towed through river/creek crossings. Now, most of these, if not all, would have electric brakes. How do they fare being submerged in water? Mates who own boats tend to either have a hydrauli...	mjt57	4	1359	08:29 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Crimp or Solder & Shrink Wrap ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do you solder & shrink wrap or crimp electrical joins? I've done both over the years. A friend who was an auto-elec does both depending on the job. My van is a mixture of both too. Anyone have a preference? Variables seem to be exposure and wire (current) size. Also, what is the black goo used to seal w...	Spydermann	30	4381	05:39 PM Nov 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	RECALLPrimus camping heater . (Preview) Primus Australia Trading As Companion BrandsPortable Camping Butane Heater PRA number: 2015/15015 Date published: 19th November 2015 Product informationProduct description Portable Camping Heater designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY, requires disposable 220G Butane Gas Cartridge for operati...	oldtrack123	10	1787	03:41 PM Nov 25, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Emissions (Preview) EGR valve blocker has any one got information as to effect on the performance of your vehicle. People views on doing it, And is it recommended, Regards Bowser.	bowser	24	2914	02:54 PM Nov 25, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Evakool compressor fridge (Preview) Our 150lt 3way fridge has had its day (10yrs old) and we are looking at a 146lt Evakool fridge 116lt freezer 30 lt. Any one out there got a Evakool fridge and what do you think of it. Wassa	WAssa41	8	2772	10:03 AM Nov 25, 2015 by WAssa41
	plasmatronics pl60 solar charge controller (Preview) Hi Am thinking of going for this one, has anyone had any experience good or bad with this brand. I Have 600w solar on the roof and 3 x 320amp batteries, and use about 100amps at night. Thanks for any opinions	HarryG	3	1703	11:59 PM Nov 24, 2015 by PeterD
	Enough Power? (Preview) Looking for advice from those who know. The van we are ordering comes with one 120watt solar panel and 2 x 100AH batteries. We are aiming at being on the road indefinitely and free camping as much as possible. All we are powering with this is lighting which is LED 12volt, fridge which is 12 volt c...	No Fixed Address	7	1174	05:44 PM Nov 24, 2015 by No Fixed Address
	EDS - Engine Data Scan Promo - Caravan on tour Magazine (Preview) FYI The above mag is offering a free EDS with another product, with a 10 copy subscription, be aware that they do not ask "what vehicle do you have" and in some instances it will not operate e.g. Izuzu MUX, so before you order the subscription, check the Berrima Diesel website to confirm your...	migra	5	1689	05:37 PM Nov 24, 2015 by ken thomas
	Info needed on whats the best power plant for Motor Home (Preview) Hi all hopefully Im in the right area for some advice. I'm a newbie and currently looking around at the various motor homes with the view of buying one and spending 6 months of the year enjoying our great part of the world. I'm particularly interested in information on what power base or platform is the b...	Jimbo48	9	1187	06:41 PM Nov 23, 2015 by PeterInSa
	HELP PLEASE - INTERNET EXPLORER INTERMITTENT PROBLEM (Preview) Hi all Posted here as I don't even know how to search google for the problem because I don't know what to even call the search??? IE is open with one window. To open a second window I right click the icon on the toolbar HOWEVER the icon is greyed out and won't let me open another window in IE. Problem is interm...	Baz421	6	1210	03:41 PM Nov 23, 2015 by Umpie1
	Filling the freshwater tank (Preview) Hi all, I have a puzzling problem, when I fill my freshwater tank and it approaches full, water flows out of the overflow pipes on each side of the motor home. However when I turn off the tap the water continues to pour from the overflow pipes for several minutes before stopping, emptying at least 10 or mo...	gregnshas	6	1440	10:13 PM Nov 22, 2015 by Baz421
	Current draw via the caravan power supply cord ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Because it is only recently that our caravan has become our home, I never really considered the implications of the current draw of our van at various times.It was only recently when packing up after a four week stay at a van park that I happen to notice what was obviously heat damage to the twenty metre...	greyhoundtom	60	6377	04:02 PM Nov 22, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Dometic AES III Fridges (Preview) edited this but it sort of screwed up - bounced back to original although it said I'd edited it. I've now removed the original -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:18:44 PM -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:22:03 PM	Spydermann	9	2319	02:39 PM Nov 22, 2015 by PeterD
	God Mode (Preview) Try This It Might Save A Few Headaches Are you trying out the new and shiny Windows 10? It has received mostly positive reviews and on top of that, it's free for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, which means it doesn't hurt to try out this new offering from...	Yarra	7	1597	10:54 AM Nov 21, 2015 by Santa
	Bus Conversion (Preview) Recently acquired a 1989 long wheel base Toyota Coaster bus complete with seating and want to convert it into a motorhome. If I remove the bus seating, would that be enough to register it as a motorhome/campervan here in NSW and to avoid the twice a year over the pit inspection. Any idea's, thanks.	Gazook	7	3965	10:46 PM Nov 19, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	dash cams (Preview) .Hi all ,Interested to find out if anyone has a dash cam ,what sort ,how much ,ect .Do they take good resolution pictures or videos ,I have looked at a dash cam video from America ,You can get ones that shoot forward ,backwards , record speed, audio ,.In the video people were using them to record conversa...	cruisaderhilton	18	1726	09:00 PM Nov 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Portable Power Jump Starters (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261933538956?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT	mjt57	26	13172	10:38 AM Nov 17, 2015 by mjt57
	Has anyone tried Kickass solar panels (Preview) Hi I was just wondering if anyone has tried the kick ass solar panels, put out by Australian direct.com. They have some great features as seen on their video but I can't seem to find a review of them anywhere. I would love to hear if anyone has tried them. Thanks Lynne	Linzeelou	19	13225	04:20 PM Nov 16, 2015 by Danny Dkay
	Waeco 12v fridge not getting cold enough (Preview) Any thoughts why my fridge wouldn't be getting too cold, it's a coolmatic HDC-160 the freezer compartment gets freezing but the fridge itself isn't very cold. I've checked the seals and cleaned the element thing on the back, also I fitted an extra fan next to the compressor to move a little more airfl...	Jamie and Kerryn	15	7148	11:36 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
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