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Fitting a Hayman Reece load distributing hitch
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Hello Grey Nomads, We have taken delivery of our new van and are attempting to fit a Hayman Reece Load distribution Hitch but there is a problem with installing the unit. We have a tool box and 2 gas bottles sitting on the drawbar and therefore unable to install the hitch such that the chains hang vertica...
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Tow Vehicle recommendations
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Hi, Am after recommendations for a tow vehicle for towing a 30' 5th wheeler approximately GVWR of around 4000 kg. Am looking at Iveco C50C21 due cost, but there seems to be doubt as to its capability to do the job, are there members out there that are using this vehicle and how do you find it. Other vehicle...
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Power inverters?
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I am looking at having a 1000 watt inverter hard wired into my new caravan and need some advice on what brands are good. I would prefer to buy Australian made if possible. Can anyone provide advice? Regards Cricket
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Cricket
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Installing sail track
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Hi all. Happy new year & hangovers gone .Heading to Tamworth music festival next week where I believe it gets pretty hot. Looking to put a sail track on the drivers side of the van to run a shade awning along to take the heat off the back of the fridge and shade the window over the sink. Does anyone have a...
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PJ's Marker Lights
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Whaddaya reckon about these old antiques at the front of PJ on the sides of the cab over? For one thing, they're not an identical pair. I'm thinking it's better to replace them with something more modern (and matching), and trash the oldies. But what I don't know is what lies behind the fittings. Is it li...
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Salt
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Salt can be kept in the Fridge when the weather is Humid, as there is no moisture in cold air.
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Imodell
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help with 2 way fridge
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Hi all, I need a bit of help with the electric side of things. My fridge works great on gas and did on 240v until now at least. When I plugged it in today to the shed (15A GPO) using my usual van cord it tripped the house RCD. Never did before but thought the electrical masters here may be able to provide some i...
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Pete49
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help with a thetford cassette
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hi al need a bit of advice please how to remove the vent seal and replace ,it is the one on top of the tank , has a visible spring and have found replacement seal but not sure how it locks in to place , it turns maybe 1/4 turn but not too adventerous to pull or prise till i ask with thanks grae and deb -- Edited by...
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Fuel costs Vs time
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There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...
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grill n chill
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Ratchet type towing mirrors.
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Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...
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hako
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using a house window mount air con unit
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Hi All We have decided that an aircon unit is required for our 40ft bus/motorhome. I am shocked at the price of so called "specialised units". I propose to use a small 2.7kw kelvinator unit that is normally mounted in a window as this will fit below one of the seats in the bus. We have a 6kv gense...
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robcer
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GPS formatting for Tom Tom
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Hi All, What should my Tom Tom be formatted too ? Degrees d.d* Minutes d* m. m Seconds d* m s Please excuse the asterisk as I couldn't find the degree symbol. Thanks
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goldcoaster
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clanking noises
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Van has been stationary for 3 weeks. Pulled out today and heard loud clankin noise underneath. cannot see anything loose. Before wd go to a caravan outlet and spend a fortune, thougt I would ask if any one has had this experience. Thanks
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Ballance and weights
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Happy new year all In Adelaide we are arranging a Saturday morning for those that are interested in weighing their vehicle and van to get the weight and tow angle set ups This will be done on a private weighbridge so that you can weigh all axles and have a play around with your WDH to get the balance of your r...
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Speedo Check.
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Just a quick query for those that know, on reading about slow vans ,how do you get you speedo checked. When I have my very old GPS running there is a difference between it and my speedo. Which is right? I would hate to think that I was travelling at 90k when I was really travelling a lot slower. Just got a uh...
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Glow Plugs
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Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...
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How to use the toilet in the van
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Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...
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Water filters
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Download a free eBook about water filters in RVs - how they work and what they do - here. Some interesting points are made, independent testing by a reputable water quality lab would confirm or deny some of the claims. Anyway, download, have a read and make up your own mind. Updated the link - for some re...
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Need help on wiring for solar panels,
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I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...
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Batteries and Math's.
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Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...
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