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FishnAus · FishnAus

Hi, Am new here and been looking at posts for a while, someone may have some good advice for me. I am doing up a 2006 Merc Sprinter LWB for traveling and I want to get the electric's done for solar and accessories etc. Also want to get cruise control fitted. I am in Capel WA and often go to Perth. If anyone can s...

frangipani · frangipani

My new fan was faulty and had to be replaced a kind guy unscrewed it from the wires while I was on the road.... I was able to get a new one, I would like to put it up myself, there is a black wire and a red wire which goes all the way into my house batteries, these wires a still attached. The wires that were conn...

sarg · sarg

A question to the brains trust here. Which would give the better light from these two types of strip lighting? The 5050 SMD 300 LED lights OR The 3528 SMD 600 LED lights ? Or would they be about the same ? Thanks guys....

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs. can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordle...

blondie69 · blondie69

Took a new one for a spin the other day and were very impressed with the ride, power, towing ability etc.. Curious if the Quadra lift is worth the money, and have been looking at the Adventure pack but appears some of the "features" come standard anyway... Any owners who can give their opinio...

justme · justme

Hi all. I am in the process of getting my hiace van ready for travelling. This will be my first "adventure", and I hope to see central/west qld during september. Any ideas for a tv aerial that will actually work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, cheers.

nimrod · nimrod

D and D posted in "I Digress" about the collection of data by Microsoft when working with Windows 10. For those interested here is a link on how to turn off those reporting features which, if left in the default settings, give Microsoft access to everything that you do on your computer. http...

blondie69 · blondie69

These are 2 of the brands which have taken our fancy, Vic-built La Vista in particular - anyone have one, or know much about them? Thanks. :)

elliemike · elliemike

I am looking at replacing the present Alko Suspension on my Avan Cruiseliner. Fitting conventional eliptical leaf springs and an axle. This will raise the van approximately 120 mm which is desirable , and the the leaf spring suspension will be an improvement on the present system, on dirt roads. I...

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

Anyone else installed Windows 10 I installed mine this morning took about 1.5 hours to complete and required no intervention on my part. With the small amount of time I have spent using it so far, very happy with it, many improvements and Internet Explores replacement seems fast and stable and I feel t...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

QLD: Faulty solar systems present fire riskDate: 24th June 2015 The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding owners of Blueline Solar branded solar systems to check their systems for recalled isolator switches. Several models of DC isolator, including recalled Avanco models, have been identi...

Papou · Papou

been trying to find one of these on the web but must be inputing the wrong name thats used for these ?? , They screw onto the side of the sink with hose attatchment beside the overflow slots on the sink. Can someone please steer me in the right direction and where to purchase . Kindly appreciated

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Well I have my Planer Diesel Heater in place, and it is working like dream. With the weather down here at Melb. it's a blessing. It wasn't all that difficult, just finding the suitable space inside the van and then making sure no beams, cables or pipes in the way underneath. Was a power cable close by, so w...

nimrod · nimrod

Step by step adjustments https://fix10.isleaked.com/ David

Voyager00 · Voyager00

Hi all, have the above device in our new van and am finding it very difficult to understand how works . Is there anyone out there who could explain it simply?

didi · didi

Hi guys. I have to say I dont understand anything technical and a complete newbie. But getting my 2005 mercedes sprinter converted motorhome ready and plugged in to the 240v socket yesterday to run the 50L waeco fridge. Not using anything else in van. Reading was 13.5v when I unplugged it at 8pm. At 8am...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Most of us learn by experience <sometimes bitter experience> that all things to do with safely setting up/down your caravan, need to be in sequence order and when a safe sequence is not carried out in its correct sequence it has a tendency to bite us in the derriere' in a big way.....e.g. if we l...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I have to T into my 6 B&S cables. How do people usually do this? Aussie Paul.

sheeds · sheeds

Gee,this ADR change was slipped through quietly and unannounced by the previous federal government in April 2013! What a disgrace? The commonly recognised "best practice' in the Australian RV industry for more than 40 years has been to extend engine exhausts to the rear area behind: all rea...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, The new Jayco van come December, has a 22lt hot water heater Gas/ Electric. Does this mean it will heat and stay heated, a total of 22lt and for how long. How long dose it take to heat to the maxium. I assume the gas wouldn't take to long Can both of us get a tub out of the 22lt, if I go first before Lambi...

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	2006 Mercedes Sprinter LWB Electrics (Preview) Hi, Am new here and been looking at posts for a while, someone may have some good advice for me. I am doing up a 2006 Merc Sprinter LWB for traveling and I want to get the electric's done for solar and accessories etc. Also want to get cruise control fitted. I am in Capel WA and often go to Perth. If anyone can s...	FishnAus	4	712	07:49 PM Aug 10, 2015 by FishnAus
	Sirocco 12v fan installation (Preview) My new fan was faulty and had to be replaced a kind guy unscrewed it from the wires while I was on the road.... I was able to get a new one, I would like to put it up myself, there is a black wire and a red wire which goes all the way into my house batteries, these wires a still attached. The wires that were conn...	frangipani	11	4561	07:22 PM Aug 10, 2015 by frangipani
	LED strip lighting (Preview) A question to the brains trust here. Which would give the better light from these two types of strip lighting? The 5050 SMD 300 LED lights OR The 3528 SMD 600 LED lights ? Or would they be about the same ? Thanks guys....	sarg	10	1297	09:42 PM Aug 9, 2015 by madaboutled
	Modify or Change ?? (Preview) Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs. can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordle...	Nomad1946	6	1293	07:46 PM Aug 8, 2015 by Baz421
	Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo diesel (Preview) Took a new one for a spin the other day and were very impressed with the ride, power, towing ability etc.. Curious if the Quadra lift is worth the money, and have been looking at the Adventure pack but appears some of the "features" come standard anyway... Any owners who can give their opinio...	blondie69	14	2190	06:16 PM Aug 8, 2015 by liz795
	tv aerial (Preview) Hi all. I am in the process of getting my hiace van ready for travelling. This will be my first "adventure", and I hope to see central/west qld during september. Any ideas for a tv aerial that will actually work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, cheers.	justme	14	1763	06:05 PM Aug 8, 2015 by justme
	Wndows 10 privacy (Preview) D and D posted in "I Digress" about the collection of data by Microsoft when working with Windows 10. For those interested here is a link on how to turn off those reporting features which, if left in the default settings, give Microsoft access to everything that you do on your computer. http...	nimrod	7	1516	05:19 PM Aug 8, 2015 by D and D
	La Vista & Kokoda vans (Preview) These are 2 of the brands which have taken our fancy, Vic-built La Vista in particular - anyone have one, or know much about them? Thanks. :)	blondie69	3	986	04:38 PM Aug 8, 2015 by blondie69
	Ã‡hageing Suspension type on my Avan (Preview) I am looking at replacing the present Alko Suspension on my Avan Cruiseliner. Fitting conventional eliptical leaf springs and an axle. This will raise the van approximately 120 mm which is desirable , and the the leaf spring suspension will be an improvement on the present system, on dirt roads. I...	elliemike	7	2902	10:57 AM Aug 8, 2015 by elliemike
	Installed Windows 10 (Preview) Anyone else installed Windows 10 I installed mine this morning took about 1.5 hours to complete and required no intervention on my part. With the small amount of time I have spent using it so far, very happy with it, many improvements and Internet Explores replacement seems fast and stable and I feel t...	Roving-Dutchy	23	1553	07:21 PM Aug 7, 2015 by Nomad1946
	Recall Blue line Domestic solar (Preview) QLD: Faulty solar systems present fire riskDate: 24th June 2015 The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding owners of Blueline Solar branded solar systems to check their systems for recalled isolator switches. Several models of DC isolator, including recalled Avanco models, have been identi...	oldtrack123	0	1323	11:01 AM Aug 7, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Caravan Sink Overflow (Preview) been trying to find one of these on the web but must be inputing the wrong name thats used for these ?? , They screw onto the side of the sink with hose attatchment beside the overflow slots on the sink. Can someone please steer me in the right direction and where to purchase . Kindly appreciated	Papou	4	1218	10:46 AM Aug 7, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Diesel heater. (Preview) Well I have my Planer Diesel Heater in place, and it is working like dream. With the weather down here at Melb. it's a blessing. It wasn't all that difficult, just finding the suitable space inside the van and then making sure no beams, cables or pipes in the way underneath. Was a power cable close by, so w...	Kiwi-as	20	2147	09:12 AM Aug 7, 2015 by Sarge9
	Fixing windows 10 privacy (Preview) Step by step adjustments https://fix10.isleaked.com/ David	nimrod	6	1526	01:12 AM Aug 7, 2015 by Joe50
	Enerdrive e PRO Universal Remote Control (Preview) Hi all, have the above device in our new van and am finding it very difficult to understand how works . Is there anyone out there who could explain it simply?	Voyager00	2	800	08:00 AM Aug 6, 2015 by PeterD
	METER READING NORMAL? (Preview) Hi guys. I have to say I dont understand anything technical and a complete newbie. But getting my 2005 mercedes sprinter converted motorhome ready and plugged in to the 240v socket yesterday to run the 50L waeco fridge. Not using anything else in van. Reading was 13.5v when I unplugged it at 8pm. At 8am...	didi	9	1692	05:17 PM Aug 5, 2015 by Baz421
	Steps in extending and retracting your standard 4M, 14' 'Carefree' Awning on Caravan. (Preview) Most of us learn by experience <sometimes bitter experience> that all things to do with safely setting up/down your caravan, need to be in sequence order and when a safe sequence is not carried out in its correct sequence it has a tendency to bite us in the derriere' in a big way.....e.g. if we l...	Goldfinger	4	1145	07:15 PM Aug 4, 2015 by rockylizard
	Joining 6 B&S cable.. (Preview) I have to T into my 6 B&S cables. How do people usually do this? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	27	7958	06:25 PM Aug 4, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Motorhome engine exhausts don't have to extended to the rear!!?? (Preview) Gee,this ADR change was slipped through quietly and unannounced by the previous federal government in April 2013! What a disgrace? The commonly recognised "best practice' in the Australian RV industry for more than 40 years has been to extend engine exhausts to the rear area behind: all rea...	sheeds	1	740	10:51 PM Aug 3, 2015 by hako
	Jayco 22lt hot water heater (Preview) Hi all, The new Jayco van come December, has a 22lt hot water heater Gas/ Electric. Does this mean it will heat and stay heated, a total of 22lt and for how long. How long dose it take to heat to the maxium. I assume the gas wouldn't take to long Can both of us get a tub out of the 22lt, if I go first before Lambi...	Hey Jim	9	1654	09:46 PM Aug 2, 2015 by aussie_paul
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