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Wandering Whitfields · Wandering Whitfields

I left the anode in our HWS in our Jayco Starcraft a bit long. So far I have put WD40 on it and tried nudging it. I thought it may break off. Any hints would be appreciated thanks..Daryl

MaryJane · MaryJane

So I had my brakes and bearing service on a dual axle Jayco. Bearings were replaced. Whenever I hitch up I check the electric brakes. However, after the service I didn't, it was now rush hour and I had to get through the Melbourne suburbs fun times, I just forgot. It didn't take long to notice that braki...

Maggie and Alex · Maggie and Alex

I came across this site with some good ideas. http://theoleguy.blogspot.com.au/

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Hi mates Is here someone who can tell me how thick the foam roof seals of an A'van Aliner are ? If they have to be replaced, are there any alternatives or is it necessary to for the original spare parts ? Kind regards, Berni

barina · barina

Has anyone purchased the full Windows 7 software with key or similar from Ebay?

Plendo · Plendo

Soon I expect I will buy a generator, and given that I really do not expect to use I am planning to buy a cheapy, ex ebay. Recently looked at the new 2 stroke Baumer-AG being sold by AGR, 2KVa, 8.5kg wow that sounds good, but it is rated at 6,500 rpm, I suspect I would get lynched if i tried to use that. Then I loo...

Friar Park · Friar Park

I have two 95a/h batteries that supply my 12v van system. Can i (using appropriate size cabling) run cables direct from my house batteries to the inverter which is fitted with 2 three pin outlets and an on/off switch. There would be no connection to the house circuits, other than to say i would use the sa...

June · June

Recently bought a 1996 Toyota Spacia wagon and when I turn the air con. on low, the motor does not like it, and when I turn the air con. on high, the van stops altogether. Starts again fortunately, after I wait a short while. My concern is does the electrical wiring need attention or is there some other r...

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, Originally we were going to get bonded or clamp ring windows installed into our van but after days of looking and ringing suppliers we have found out that they do not make them for our model Ducato. Now we are considering putting in M/H windows ( for want of a better name ), the ? I have is do these hav...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am looking for a gps that can show a very large speed display. Any clues please? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 12th of March 2014 12:55:08 AM

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.satgear.com.au/catalog/index.php?main_page=page&id=9&zenid=1bdaae1ea91020a66622650d93f7b31f

Friar Park · Friar Park

I am happy enough with free tv but i would like to watch irrespective of where i'm situated. Whats the cheapest way for me to get sat tv do you think? Friar Park

BJAM · BJAM

Howdy, Im looking at buying a new vehicle to tow my poptop van (17ft, 960kg empty, mechanical brakes) and was hoping on any feedback , pros & cons on the following vehicle based on towing, comfort and fuel economy. Looking at 4x4 and diesel engine/auto Mazda BT50 Ford Ranger Nissan Navara Toyota...

Col T · Col T

Hello, has anyone any ideas on what is the best (or good for price) 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter please? There are so many that look like they have the same specs - its very confusing for the novice. We are about to embark on our first trip in our 24ft van. We will want to use it run a 21 inch TV, various...

simonp · simonp

We have a Ford Ranger XLT. The ford salesman said that Ford didn't recommend levellers as it would interfere with the ESC. Has anyone had any experience with load levellers and ESC? -- Edited by simonp on Thursday 6th of March 2014 03:23:53 PM

pastaqueen · pastaqueen

I would like to install wiring to run a thumper in the boot of my fairlane. I guess I need heavy wiring and that it needs to come directly from the battery under the bonnet. Is there a wiring diagram or can someone guide me through this. You have been so helpful with all my other queries. Cheers Mim

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Apparently it was never broken. Took it to Arctic Cold in Hervey Bay today. Spent sometime checking it over, seems it was working ok. So he checked the wiring from fridge through to fuse box. It was loose at the fuse box end and couldn't be tightened, thread must have been worn. Causing the power into the...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56987043/matching-bolts-automotive-and-general-west-coast-fasten...

pastaqueen · pastaqueen

I posted last year re doing this and have followed the advice given . i.e heavy duty trans cooler. heavy duty coil springs and gas strut shockers. It raised the car a few inches but when I hitched my van to it today it is way too low. Been to weighbridge weight was just over and I can get rid of some paylo...

Umpie1 · Umpie1

Having just purchased a van, I find that the 240v light does not work. I checked the light out with a couple of light bulbs that are OK and it would not come on. I suspect the switch. This is where the problem is. The switch is a push button switch similar to what you get on some older bed/desk lamps. It is a dou...

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	How best to remove an anode from a hot water service thats been into long? (Preview) I left the anode in our HWS in our Jayco Starcraft a bit long. So far I have put WD40 on it and tried nudging it. I thought it may break off. Any hints would be appreciated thanks..Daryl	Wandering Whitfields	16	1406	10:30 PM Mar 19, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Electric brakes after a brake and drum service (Preview) So I had my brakes and bearing service on a dual axle Jayco. Bearings were replaced. Whenever I hitch up I check the electric brakes. However, after the service I didn't, it was now rush hour and I had to get through the Melbourne suburbs fun times, I just forgot. It didn't take long to notice that braki...	MaryJane	15	1782	10:30 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	For those with an Avan (Preview) I came across this site with some good ideas. http://theoleguy.blogspot.com.au/	Maggie and Alex	1	669	08:05 PM Mar 19, 2014 by 03_troopy
	A'van Aliner roof seals (Preview) Hi mates Is here someone who can tell me how thick the foam roof seals of an A'van Aliner are ? If they have to be replaced, are there any alternatives or is it necessary to for the original spare parts ? Kind regards, Berni	BTSV_Berni	9	8821	06:38 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Vic41
	Buying Micosoft software from Ebay (Preview) Has anyone purchased the full Windows 7 software with key or similar from Ebay?	barina	25	1411	01:24 PM Mar 18, 2014 by _wombat_
	Generator Rating(s) (Preview) Soon I expect I will buy a generator, and given that I really do not expect to use I am planning to buy a cheapy, ex ebay. Recently looked at the new 2 stroke Baumer-AG being sold by AGR, 2KVa, 8.5kg wow that sounds good, but it is rated at 6,500 rpm, I suspect I would get lynched if i tried to use that. Then I loo...	Plendo	8	5004	12:49 AM Mar 18, 2014 by oldtrack123
	installing 2400w inverter (Preview) I have two 95a/h batteries that supply my 12v van system. Can i (using appropriate size cabling) run cables direct from my house batteries to the inverter which is fitted with 2 three pin outlets and an on/off switch. There would be no connection to the house circuits, other than to say i would use the sa...	Friar Park	6	898	12:52 PM Mar 17, 2014 by brian
	Air conditioner help. (Preview) Recently bought a 1996 Toyota Spacia wagon and when I turn the air con. on low, the motor does not like it, and when I turn the air con. on high, the van stops altogether. Starts again fortunately, after I wait a short while. My concern is does the electrical wiring need attention or is there some other r...	June	8	1009	01:29 AM Mar 17, 2014 by June
	Installing a window (Preview) Hi all, Originally we were going to get bonded or clamp ring windows installed into our van but after days of looking and ringing suppliers we have found out that they do not make them for our model Ducato. Now we are considering putting in M/H windows ( for want of a better name ), the ? I have is do these hav...	Woolly	6	706	08:14 AM Mar 16, 2014 by Woolly
	GPS (Preview) I am looking for a gps that can show a very large speed display. Any clues please? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 12th of March 2014 12:55:08 AM	aussie_paul	18	3477	02:33 AM Mar 16, 2014 by Joe50
	Sat finder info for SF3239 (Preview) http://www.satgear.com.au/catalog/index.php?main_page=page&id=9&zenid=1bdaae1ea91020a66622650d93f7b31f	_wombat_	2	521	06:03 PM Mar 15, 2014 by _wombat_
	cost of satellite tv set-up (Preview) I am happy enough with free tv but i would like to watch irrespective of where i'm situated. Whats the cheapest way for me to get sat tv do you think? Friar Park	Friar Park	9	999	01:32 PM Mar 15, 2014 by _wombat_
	Towing Vehicle Options/Opinions (Preview) Howdy, Im looking at buying a new vehicle to tow my poptop van (17ft, 960kg empty, mechanical brakes) and was hoping on any feedback , pros & cons on the following vehicle based on towing, comfort and fuel economy. Looking at 4x4 and diesel engine/auto Mazda BT50 Ford Ranger Nissan Navara Toyota...	BJAM	11	1069	11:57 AM Mar 15, 2014 by normie
	Inverters (Preview) Hello, has anyone any ideas on what is the best (or good for price) 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter please? There are so many that look like they have the same specs - its very confusing for the novice. We are about to embark on our first trip in our 24ft van. We will want to use it run a 21 inch TV, various...	Col T	8	948	10:33 PM Mar 14, 2014 by PeterD
	Any ideas about load levellers (Preview) We have a Ford Ranger XLT. The ford salesman said that Ford didn't recommend levellers as it would interfere with the ESC. Has anyone had any experience with load levellers and ESC? -- Edited by simonp on Thursday 6th of March 2014 03:23:53 PM	simonp	12	992	12:17 PM Mar 14, 2014 by JANDI
	How to wire fairlane to run a thumper in the boot. (Preview) I would like to install wiring to run a thumper in the boot of my fairlane. I guess I need heavy wiring and that it needs to come directly from the battery under the bonnet. Is there a wiring diagram or can someone guide me through this. You have been so helpful with all my other queries. Cheers Mim	pastaqueen	8	866	06:56 PM Mar 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	My Fridge is Fixed (Preview) Apparently it was never broken. Took it to Arctic Cold in Hervey Bay today. Spent sometime checking it over, seems it was working ok. So he checked the wiring from fridge through to fuse box. It was loose at the fuse box end and couldn't be tightened, thread must have been worn. Causing the power into the...	Happywanderer	11	1066	11:52 PM Mar 12, 2014 by Happywanderer
	Bolts Suburb North of Perth (Balcatta) WA - All types General and Automotive (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56987043/matching-bolts-automotive-and-general-west-coast-fasten...	Vic41	2	515	04:42 PM Mar 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Towing with fairlane au11 (Preview) I posted last year re doing this and have followed the advice given . i.e heavy duty trans cooler. heavy duty coil springs and gas strut shockers. It raised the car a few inches but when I hitched my van to it today it is way too low. Been to weighbridge weight was just over and I can get rid of some paylo...	pastaqueen	8	1075	10:57 PM Mar 11, 2014 by pastaqueen
	Light Switch 240v (Preview) Having just purchased a van, I find that the 240v light does not work. I checked the light out with a couple of light bulbs that are OK and it would not come on. I suspect the switch. This is where the problem is. The switch is a push button switch similar to what you get on some older bed/desk lamps. It is a dou...	Umpie1	10	3070	07:28 PM Mar 11, 2014 by hako
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