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Shayne · Shayne

We run 24 volt DC to 12 volt DC 40 amp converters in the bus I have one that is stop supplying the 13.9 volt on the outlet side, instead the power out starts at 24 volts and quickly dies to about 3 volts over about 30 seconds. Can any one advise some one in the South Brisbane area that does repairs to electronic...

mjt57 · mjt57

Hi. We're new to the world of caravanning. So new in fact that we don't own one yet! Anyway. I'm reading up on the accessories for vans including solar power. They all seem to run separate systems. Ie. 12v and 240v. How come they don't have systems configured like your house that is. The solar PV and i...

madcart · madcart

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...

Liltacker · Liltacker

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...

Hendo · Hendo

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

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

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...

Jelaw · Jelaw

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?

pipes · pipes

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

Dougwe · Dougwe

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...

tonyd · tonyd

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...

rockylizard · rockylizard

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...

keiron · keiron

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...

meggsy · meggsy

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

dzcook · dzcook

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

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

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...

SnowT · SnowT

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...

PeterD · PeterD

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...

HelenM · HelenM

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

Dougwe · Dougwe

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...

kentasker · kentasker

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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	Powertech MP-3066 24 volt to 12 volt converter (Preview) We run 24 volt DC to 12 volt DC 40 amp converters in the bus I have one that is stop supplying the 13.9 volt on the outlet side, instead the power out starts at 24 volts and quickly dies to about 3 volts over about 30 seconds. Can any one advise some one in the South Brisbane area that does repairs to electronic...	Shayne	3	1945	02:07 PM Sep 11, 2015 by meggsy
	Solar Power and Caravan Voltages (Preview) Hi. We're new to the world of caravanning. So new in fact that we don't own one yet! Anyway. I'm reading up on the accessories for vans including solar power. They all seem to run separate systems. Ie. 12v and 240v. How come they don't have systems configured like your house that is. The solar PV and i...	mjt57	14	2632	12:13 PM Sep 11, 2015 by mjt57
	Ford Ranger Suspension (Preview) 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...	madcart	11	2264	09:22 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Leather Tech
	UHF RADIO WITHOUT BLOWING THE BUDGET (Preview) 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...	Liltacker	12	1916	08:56 PM Sep 10, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Cold Fridge (Preview) 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	Hendo	5	1383	08:43 PM Sep 10, 2015 by hako
	Changing overhead reading light bulb (Preview) 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...	Kev Pearce	16	4594	03:00 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Kev Pearce
	12 volt tv & aerial (Preview) 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?	Jelaw	4	1815	07:05 PM Sep 9, 2015 by ken thomas
	Motorcycle communications. Rider to pillion to rider. (Preview) 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	pipes	4	806	01:50 PM Sep 9, 2015 by pipes
	LOCATING CABLE FOR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT. (Preview) 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...	Dougwe	12	1306	10:18 AM Sep 9, 2015 by migra
	Lenovo A916 phone (Preview) 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...	tonyd	2	892	11:56 PM Sep 8, 2015 by tonyd
	Leaking Shurflo Pressure Reducer (Preview) 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...	rockylizard	4	1518	07:25 PM Sep 8, 2015 by rockylizard
	Where to mount extinguisher in Nissan Patrol (Preview) 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...	keiron	9	1207	10:11 PM Sep 7, 2015 by macka17
	Caravan towball load tandem trailer (Preview) 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	meggsy	4	1194	10:10 PM Sep 7, 2015 by meggsy
	jacking a van (Preview) 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	dzcook	10	1732	10:01 PM Sep 7, 2015 by macka17
	Ford territory transmission cooler advice please (Preview) 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...	Evie n Rhys	7	8903	09:45 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Window's 10.. Stay away.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	SnowT	35	3529	07:59 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Baz421
	Apple Vulnerabilities. (Preview) 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...	PeterD	21	1273	04:09 PM Sep 7, 2015 by PeterD
	Television (Preview) 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	HelenM	12	1432	09:24 AM Sep 7, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	MOBILE PHONE AND TUGS (Preview) 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...	Dougwe	16	1341	06:32 PM Sep 6, 2015 by rayn_boh
	Towing Caravan Fittings - what are essential "value for money" items. braking stability water batteries (Preview) 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...	kentasker	10	5130	06:12 PM Sep 6, 2015 by kentasker
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