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Battery switch...On or Off?
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Having just viewed the Jayco" Powering your van" clip on YouTube, they say to have your battery switch turned ON even when you are connected to the mains. Is that correct as I was under the impression that you only had batteries on when not using mains power. I don't want to overcharge the bat...
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Collo
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dual axle versus single axle
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Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks
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koalaboy
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12707
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Hint for applying silicon sealer in tight areas.
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We think our back window has a small leak as the ledge above our bed has a small pool of water when it rains. To fix this I tried to run a bead of silicon as per normal, but the bead was to big and messy so I removed it all. To solve, we had a syringe that we used for vetenairy purposes. Much smaller hole for the sil...
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Collo
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navara power upgrade
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Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?
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Don Pedro
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mobile phone antenna
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Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie
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bowsie1
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20lt fuel containers {diesel}
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hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,
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scooner
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Portable Generators
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I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.
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alwon
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App for setting up antenna / DVB-T / VAST
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http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf
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BTSV_Berni
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Modified Sine Wave Inverter v Microwave
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Hi - I have just had a 2000W modified sine wave inverter fitted and while the power from that will happily run the Nespreso machine, a little ceramic heater etc, our LG microwave has refused. Now I NNEEEEDD to be able to heat the milk for my coffee fix and microwave is the quickest. Anyone know of a microwa...
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kirraweebob
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Which battery ?
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G'day helpful folk, I'm having my first excursion into RV ownership and recently purchased a Mercedes Sprinter that has a Campervan/Motorhome conversion. The second battery (housed in the living area) seems very much undersized and of some non recent vintage (bit like me actually). I intend rep...
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keithintassie
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Updated on Mazda BT 50 seat problem.
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Wanted to keep all that offered help with the seat problem informed. Well, there's nothing to inform you of!!! All our huffing and puffing has got us no where!! The issue hasn't attracted the attention of anyone that can make a difference. Thanks again for your interest and sympathetic ear! Wil...
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gooba53
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Inverter - how to use?
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We have an inverter in our coaster - it was there when we bought the rig - but have no idea how it works? We have a solar panel and various cables for charging camera, tablet, laptop etc We also have a 12v TV which runs via the cigarette lighter. When bush camping, what would be the best way for us to set it all u...
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poodles1950
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Liquid Roof EPDM
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Has anyone used or had this put on there caravan or motorhome roof. I have read up on this product but would like to hear from someone who has used it. Thanks.
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goldcoaster
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LED Light interference with TV reception
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Just a little query and the answer will probably be simple however can anyone tell me why when I fit LED lights to our rangehood and turn them on we lose ABC television. As soon as they are turned off ABC is back. The other situation is related probably but when I turn my laptop on we lose all the channel 7 sta...
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Caravan has 2 Anderson cables - Why?
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I am totally new to the caravanning world and ask why there are 2 cables with anderson plugs ending at the draw bar. There is a cable for the caravan lights and brakes and there are 2 separate cables each with an anderson plug. Caravan is to be towed by our 200 Series Landcruiser Sahara - in which there are 2...
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digitalis49
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internet explorer problems
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http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/internet-explorer-glitch-leaves-computers-vulnerable-hack...
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native pepper
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5th Wheelers/Gooseneck trailer towing
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Due to health reasons do not want to tow a caravan any more with its inherent problems, sway, jockey wheels etc. Have been reading up on 5th wheelers and their towing characteristics, all of which seem very good. I have noticed that there are some 5th wheel owners on Grey Nomads and would appreciate the...
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Ontos45
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Something to ponder praps
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rockylizard
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Gas hot water system approved to AS2658 2008
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HI Extract from Qld GAS newsletter [Quote]Online shopping, gasfitters beware!A number of consumers have recently been caught out by buying gas-fuelled appliances from the internet without fully understanding the suitability of the appliance for its intended use. In a recent case, if not for t...
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oldtrack123
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Grey water outlets - our new van has two
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Hello everyone, At Easter we took our new van away for its first big run. It performed well but it is a bit messy hooking up the grey water to the waste pipe. We have separate outlet pipes for sink and shower and they are placed on either side of the wheel. We linked them together with short lengths of flexib...
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