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Ford Ranger Suspension
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Hi everyone I have a 2014 Ford ranger duel cab ute. fitted a hayman reece towpac. has anyone got any advice on rear leaf springs. Existing ones have flattened or concaved???? I am towing a 3k van 225kg on the tow ball 300kg in back of ute Cheers Dizzy -- Edited by madcart on Thursday 3rd of September 2015 0...
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UHF RADIO WITHOUT BLOWING THE BUDGET
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Hi All, to all the Dads at there whether travelling or static have a great Fathers Day tomorrow and enjoy life with the wife and siblings! We currently have a pair of 5 watt hand held 80 channel units but are looking at upgrading to a fixed in tug unit as well to make it a bit easier when driving. Just enquir...
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Cold Fridge
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Hooked the van up to power this weekend to make sure all was good. Checked the next day and the fridge, set at low, was running at -4c. The bench over the fridge was warm to touch. The fridge is a 3 way, probably 23 years old. Any ideas? Hendo
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Changing overhead reading light bulb
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This may seem stupid question BUT for the first time I have a blown bulb in the light above the sink in our 2004 Jayco Freedom pop-top. How do I rectify this? Do I need to remove the two tiny screws fixing the light assembly to the ceiling? If I do this, is the bulb replacement a simple matter of removing a tw...
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12 volt tv & aerial
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Hi can anyone tell me what type of aerial could I buy for a 24 inch/12 volt tv from either kogan or 12volt shop Is anyone traveling along the east coast and not having problems with tv reception, if so what are you using?
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Motorcycle communications. Rider to pillion to rider.
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I need some information on the above. Do not need, or want, radio, phone or music while travelling. All we need is a simple, inexpensive two way system that clips on to our helmets. There's so many units on the market, costing several hundred dollars. ?? Regards. Pipes
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LOCATING CABLE FOR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT.
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Bugga! Not the number plate thing again? Yep. But a little different. I have discovered the not so nice thing of my number plate being higher than said rule. Bugga again. I have tought about putting a small tool box on the back of the van next to the spare wheel, fix the number plate to that creating a lega...
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Dougwe
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Lenovo A916 phone
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This is a long shot, but has any GN bought a Lenovo A916 dual SIM mobile phone? It's a really good smartphone with excellent screen definition, but it comes with a Chinese manual. The manuals on the Net are all in Chinglish and make no sense whatever, especially on the technical side of things. Any sour...
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Leaking Shurflo Pressure Reducer
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Gday... I am seeking advice from the lateral thinkers on the forum who just may be able to have some wild-ish idea that I haven't thought of that could be the cause of my problem. I apologise if this gets a bit long-winded, but I need to give some background. The van is almost seven years old. This is the Shu...
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Where to mount extinguisher in Nissan Patrol
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Hi. Just bought a 1kg extinguisher and am wanting to mount it in my tug. Where have others mounted them, considering the need for access when the vehicle is loaded. I have seen some vehicles have them mounted in the "foot-well" on the passengers side. Is this practical, and if so how / where d...
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Caravan towball load tandem trailer
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Hi Trying to understand a recent comment I heard that adjusting the tyre pressures on a tandem axle config will affect the lowball weight is this fact or fiction --- thanks for advice and comments... Thanks and Regards Ian
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meggsy
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jacking a van
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ok where do most people jack their vans , on my trailers i tend to jack on the axle , but not sure on the van should i jack on the chassis or the axle as need to do a wheel swap ? also are light truck tires the best ? thanks
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Ford territory transmission cooler advice please
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To all Territory owners. I am getting conflicting advice on the fitting of an external cooler to the transmission. I have just had the transmission serviced and told that it has its own cooling system but was told a while back to get an external system fitted. Can anyone enlighten me please on what wo...
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Window's 10.. Stay away..
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If you get the icon to instal your free version of Window's 10... Stay away from it.. By downloading it you are giving up control of your computer and all of your information to MICROSOFT... Don't Believe me.. Type " Windows 10" in any search and start to read the articles that are poppin...
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Apple Vulnerabilities.
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There are some on this forum who continually urge members to drop windows and convert to Apple. One of the things touted is that Apple has no vulnerabilities. Could those members please explain this warning?Alert Priority High, Apple releases a number of updates for widely used products -- Edited b...
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Television
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Hi Everyone, Can you let me know what type of TV/DVD units are good to use in a caravan. I am looking to buy one for my van before I move into it. Thanks Helen
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MOBILE PHONE AND TUGS
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How, all, I know a few of you fellow forumites have a Colorado so thought I would chuck this out there. A big ask just the same but you never know if you don't ask. I have a 2014 Colorado and a iPhone 4s that pairs nicely through bluetooth to the Collies Mylink info system. I love the feature and would be lost...
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Towing Caravan Fittings - what are essential "value for money" items.
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We are soon to purchase a new 20-foot tandem, standard height, semi-off-road/heavy duty van, towed by a Prado. What do you "experienced users" consider as important (or waste-of-money) options/essentials/add-ons... in these areas (for van or tow vehicle modifications) prio...
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Bus Conversion Selection Help
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That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboar...
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Flyscreens
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Have a 2005 Jayco heritage and want to change the screens, does the frame come out to change the screens and how please -- Edited by legendgj on Saturday 5th of September 2015 01:45:28 PM
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