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Dometic diesel heater ? Is it working properly
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We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...
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jbrinks
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BEST portable solar array please tell me.
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Hi all, I will be first to admit I know very little about solar. I am in the market for a portable solar setup around 200W. I want to parallel it onto the existing circuit. Firstly is there an array that is robust light and powerful enough for what I want? Secondly hooking up in parallel sounds like the way t...
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Phil C
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enlarging shower outlet pipe
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the water in the shower is not getting away fast enough, i saw a post and diagram a couple of months ago, on enlarging the outlet pipe can you please put it up for me again thanks
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ken and jeanie
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Dometic 3 way fridge
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Have a Dometic 3 way fridge in my Matilda M/H which works ok in gas or 240v but does not appear to work on 12v. The circuit for the fridge also contains something called a battery saver (orange light) not sure if this is having an effect on the fridge. There is a lot of comment about 12v using a lot of battery...
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alwon
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DUMP POINTS. GREY WATER HOSES.
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Just new Grey Nomads with a Toyota Coaster. Can anyone tell me from their experiences, the length of hose possibly needed for accessing Grey Water Dump Points, both in Caravan Parks and Free-Camp sites. The company from whom we purchased our Motorhome are quite difficult to deal with and provided no...
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GARRIE
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Thetford cassette toilet
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When the flush button is pressed water races around the top of the bowl, and apparently assisted by centrifugal force some of it escapes from the bowl. Although it is clean we end up with a wet floor. I don't remember this being a problem until recently and I can't see any way of adjusting the pressure, vo...
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in transit
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Putting a van up on chocks
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Hi all, we're proposing to take the tyres off our dual axle 24 ft van and place it up on chocks. Has anyone done this? Any problems encountered?
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Giddayjen
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Lpg on the move for new fridge
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HI all, The. new snail has a three way fridge 240v 12v and Lpg.Can we use lpg while we are on the move or is this a No No? Not taking delivery till December. Hey Jim & Lambie
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Hey Jim
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Wind Generators..Does anyone use them ?
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Free camping with wind & rain for days got me wondering about wind generators. ( No references to the other half or bodily functions in general,please.) Does anyone have one as back-up to solar panels ? Any recommendations on price and where to get a set-up ? I've trawled Ebay & found confusio...
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chopit
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Drivers manuals
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Does anyone know where I might be able to pick up a drivers manual and or maintenance manual for a 1981 International 1810B school bus, with 4 speed Alison box, auto, diesel? -- Edited by Tropdoug on Friday 1st of May 2015 11:57:10 PM
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Tropdoug
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Do you use the radio
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Do you use the radio if you have one mounted in the van, or do you just tune into a station on the digital TV? If I was to set out specs for a van to be made, is the radio worth the cost?
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iana
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Roof mounted air-conditioners.
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Are roof mounted air conditioners noisy, and are they noisier than domestic units mounted on the end of the van.
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iana
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7490
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Water tanks .
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Hello fellow caravaners .If there are any mathemeticians out there, can you tell me how many ltrs of water are in my tanks they measure .5 x .2 x1.3 .it will only be an approximate as the tanks have rounded edges ,baffles ect, and you cant fill to 100% anyway but just an approx. will do .I hope I have mad sen...
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cruisaderhilton
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Bush Hot Water System
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http://eileenhughes.hubpages.com/hub/Create-your-own-bush-Hot-Water-system
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Renfrew
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Annual road worthy inspections NSW
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Hi all, Do NEW vans in NSW require an inspection every year for rego? Or are they now in line, as for new cars. I still have to, for my current camper as it has Hydrulic over ride brakes as does the boat trailer. Total pain in the arse. I do all of my own servicing with out fail. Regards Hey Jim
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Hey Jim
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Solar Power - Calculator
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http://www.mr4x4.com.au/solar-power-for-your-4x4/?utm_source=Pat+Callinan%27s+4X4+Adventures+Newsletter&utm_campaign=857cc3a553-Newsletter_106&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9f4ce577b0-857cc3a553-1320274...
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Cupie
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Emergency evacuation from a van.
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Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...
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iana
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12 pin plug/socket
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hello people, We have just signed up for a new van and I would like to be ready, so does anybody out there know what pin positions are used for the AES fridge and ESC sway Control. thanks in advance Rod.
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Rodtrish
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Use by date on oils
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Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...
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Stl
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DSC indicator BT50 2012
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Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...
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Stl
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