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Santa · Santa

Just replaced all of the lights and fittings in our motorhome with LED's, 10 in all, great success. This consisted of replacing 4 x 12 volt fluorescent fittings and 6 x quartz halogen bulbs, lighting level is remarkably better and power consumption reduced by approx 2/3rd's. Total cost from Jaycar a...

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

Hi. Looking for an operator manual for an Isuzu Elf truck, so I can work out what the AT Mode switch is, and other things. Am prepping it for a 1500k trip. In a perfect world, I am seeking a manual for an Outback Express but from what I've seen on some other sites, such a beast doesn't exist. Thanks in advanc...

tzjolly · tzjolly

Looking for anyone out there who has installed a small split system in a Flamingo or Swan. I have a Flamingo. I reckon it could be just squeezed in on the back wall below the below rear bed? Would probably need to be largely recessed out the back of the van to enable access to the microwave. Bit neverous abo...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

If your van, mobile home etc has a fire extinguisher and it is getting towards 10 yrs old or older it needs to be replaced, I was walking through Aldi yesterday and noticed that they had 1kg powder type A,B &E for sale at $19.99 which is a reasonable price. Should your extinguisher by less than 10 year...

pawsoz · pawsoz

During some windy weather just prior to Christmas one of the support arms on one of my push out windows snapped off when a strong gust of wind went through. The remaining arm does hold the window open but I need to find a way to 'help' it so that it too does not break, these window parts are really expensive...

Spit2 · Spit2

Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny

Cadpete · Cadpete

As a follow on from my previous trailor plug thread. I have bitten the bullet and got a 12 pin socket and started to change over the car socket to 12 pin. Only problem is the Colorado has 9 wires in the 7 pin plug, with the other two marked as 'Parking Aid Earth' and 'Parking Aid Ground' respectively. I al...

Travelling Wattos · Travelling Wattos

We are in two minds about whether we need a generator for our travels - mainly at free camping sites or places with no power available. We are in Tasmania at present but only here for another month and house sitting for 2 weeks of that time. Then we will be travelling north to NT and then down through WA un...

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...

rollingstone · rollingstone

hi all we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves. thx debs and graeme

neilnruth · neilnruth

We had to buy a new laptop (well, we thought we had to but maybe not after all!) and of course it came with Windows 8. Oh boy. Why do they make it so different to Windows 7? Has anyone else struggled with it like I am?

Murraman · Murraman

We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...

NoelLee · NoelLee

Has anyone towed a Suzuki Jimni with a Jayco/Fiat Ducato Optimum motorhome ? Rated towing capacity is 1200kg,Suzuki is about1000kg so I guess an A frame would be the way to go.Suzuki dealers in Adelaide have no idea if this is ok but I'm sure I,ve seen them on the road.Would front wheel drive tractio...

handycapped · handycapped

We are contemplating getting a set of these for our 25ft Jayco Sterling awning. Half of us is concerned about high winds and the possibility of damage to the van not to mention being blown away if there is a gale. Anybody out here with these fitted? And any advice regarding their reliability?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...

2foot6 · 2foot6

I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...

cazbaz · cazbaz

Can anyone offer advice on fitting a bike rack to my van, and if so any recommendations on manufacturer. Thanks

Stl · Stl

Hi just wondering what "you " think is the best buy, highway use only. They are to go onto a 2012 bt 50 dual cab 4x4 used primarily for towing a van.

gitsho · gitsho

Just wondering if anybody has replaced (vinyl part only) awning and where can you buy vinyl awning part only. Everywhere I look it appears you have to buy the whole thing. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Rgds

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	Replaced motorhome lights with LED's. (Preview) Just replaced all of the lights and fittings in our motorhome with LED's, 10 in all, great success. This consisted of replacing 4 x 12 volt fluorescent fittings and 6 x quartz halogen bulbs, lighting level is remarkably better and power consumption reduced by approx 2/3rd's. Total cost from Jaycar a...	Santa	7	1214	10:39 AM Jan 4, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	Operator Manual for Isuzu Elf (4wd pref)... (Preview) Hi. Looking for an operator manual for an Isuzu Elf truck, so I can work out what the AT Mode switch is, and other things. Am prepping it for a 1500k trip. In a perfect world, I am seeking a manual for an Outback Express but from what I've seen on some other sites, such a beast doesn't exist. Thanks in advanc...	Jim Moon	2	1124	08:12 PM Jan 3, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Split system in Jayco Swan or Flamingo? (Preview) Looking for anyone out there who has installed a small split system in a Flamingo or Swan. I have a Flamingo. I reckon it could be just squeezed in on the back wall below the below rear bed? Would probably need to be largely recessed out the back of the van to enable access to the microwave. Bit neverous abo...	tzjolly	8	2235	09:29 PM Jan 2, 2015 by Roving-Dutchy
	Fire Extinguisher replacement (Preview) If your van, mobile home etc has a fire extinguisher and it is getting towards 10 yrs old or older it needs to be replaced, I was walking through Aldi yesterday and noticed that they had 1kg powder type A,B &E for sale at $19.99 which is a reasonable price. Should your extinguisher by less than 10 year...	aussietraveller	1	751	01:03 AM Jan 2, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Push out style motorhome windows (Preview) During some windy weather just prior to Christmas one of the support arms on one of my push out windows snapped off when a strong gust of wind went through. The remaining arm does hold the window open but I need to find a way to 'help' it so that it too does not break, these window parts are really expensive...	pawsoz	3	1109	10:09 PM Jan 1, 2015 by PeterD
	Gas versus diesel heating? (Preview) Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny	Spit2	16	2517	09:32 PM Jan 1, 2015 by rockylizard
	Colorado Trailer wiring (Preview) As a follow on from my previous trailor plug thread. I have bitten the bullet and got a 12 pin socket and started to change over the car socket to 12 pin. Only problem is the Colorado has 9 wires in the 7 pin plug, with the other two marked as 'Parking Aid Earth' and 'Parking Aid Ground' respectively. I al...	Cadpete	1	2750	02:59 PM Dec 31, 2014 by Cadpete
	To generator or not (Preview) We are in two minds about whether we need a generator for our travels - mainly at free camping sites or places with no power available. We are in Tasmania at present but only here for another month and house sitting for 2 weeks of that time. Then we will be travelling north to NT and then down through WA un...	Travelling Wattos	29	2088	11:28 AM Dec 31, 2014 by KFT
	Dometic Hatch/Skylight - replace rolling flyscreen (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...	kirraweebob	6	3400	11:13 AM Dec 31, 2014 by kirraweebob
	trailer plugs (Preview) Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...	Cadpete	11	2221	10:47 AM Dec 31, 2014 by Cadpete
	solar installation quote (Preview) hi all we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves. thx debs and graeme	rollingstone	19	1593	09:47 PM Dec 30, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	What do people think of Windows 8? (Preview) We had to buy a new laptop (well, we thought we had to but maybe not after all!) and of course it came with Windows 8. Oh boy. Why do they make it so different to Windows 7? Has anyone else struggled with it like I am?	neilnruth	21	1811	08:53 AM Dec 30, 2014 by dING
	Radio in a Coaster Ideas (Preview) We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...	Murraman	12	2229	07:45 AM Dec 30, 2014 by Santa
	Towing with Jayco/Fiat Optimum (Preview) Has anyone towed a Suzuki Jimni with a Jayco/Fiat Ducato Optimum motorhome ? Rated towing capacity is 1200kg,Suzuki is about1000kg so I guess an A frame would be the way to go.Suzuki dealers in Adelaide have no idea if this is ok but I'm sure I,ve seen them on the road.Would front wheel drive tractio...	NoelLee	5	920	09:20 PM Dec 29, 2014 by jade46
	Curved awning supports (Preview) We are contemplating getting a set of these for our 25ft Jayco Sterling awning. Half of us is concerned about high winds and the possibility of damage to the van not to mention being blown away if there is a gale. Anybody out here with these fitted? And any advice regarding their reliability?	handycapped	11	2796	08:39 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	4x4 TYRE PRESSURES (Preview) Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...	Dougwe	23	15153	06:13 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Water Filters (Preview) I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...	2foot6	5	1400	06:08 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Bike Racks (Preview) Can anyone offer advice on fitting a bike rack to my van, and if so any recommendations on manufacturer. Thanks	cazbaz	3	903	05:58 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	tyres 265/65r17 (Preview) Hi just wondering what "you " think is the best buy, highway use only. They are to go onto a 2012 bt 50 dual cab 4x4 used primarily for towing a van.	Stl	9	1649	05:43 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Replacing awning (Preview) Just wondering if anybody has replaced (vinyl part only) awning and where can you buy vinyl awning part only. Everywhere I look it appears you have to buy the whole thing. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Rgds	gitsho	8	1250	05:12 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Delta18
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