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Just installed these to my van.
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http://www.ledsunlimited.com.au/catalog ... smartlight
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herbie
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Purchase of a new Towing Vehicle
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I am about to embark on a purchase of a new towing vehicle, I seek advice regard the towing capacity. My Caravan has TARE 1971KG and a a GVM of 2,400kg. I have been considering purchasing a Nissan Navara or Holden Colorado which both have towing capacity of 3000kg. Most of the vehicles I have looked at o...
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Wendy
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Yellow L.E.D. lights.
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Working on the theory that bugs are less attracted to yellow lights I fitted some LEDs to the outside of our 'van. White ones are everywhere on Ebay. Found yellow ones, a 5 mtr roll for less than $30. Sadly the camera flash diminishes the yellow effect. But you get the idea. Just wired them into the 12V lig...
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portable solar panels to roof of van
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just wondering if the 120w panels i have can be permantly fixed on the roof of the van all information accepted thanks suenray
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TAJ
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Solar panels through a dc-dc charger
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Is it safe to run my solar through a dc-dc charger. I run a dc-dc charger in my van through a Anderson setup from car and can I just plug my portable solar panels in to the Anderson plug on the van when not attached to car or do I have to have a separate setup
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air vents
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Please I need some help where can I find some Brown air vents for a 89 Viscount caravan I've been looking everywhere cheers john
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Cruising Cruze
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tv questions
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hi all. just wanted some infomation on running tv's while free camping . I have an LCD HD tv and want to know if i need a set top box to get reception. We are going to get a sattalite dish (portable) as well. As you can see I am not ver good at this caravan on road thing yet , but i will get there/ thanks for all your...
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Towing capacity of Nissan Patrol 4.2L
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Does anyone know what to do to increase the towing capacity when towing caravan with 4.2lt TD Nissan patrol, cab chassis?
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Maccas
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Running-in new generator
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Against my better judgement I purchased an el-cheapo Chinese generator on flea bay. I know it won't perform as well or as quietly as a Honda but my expectations are not high anyway. It will probably only be used to charge the batteries during poor weather. What I do want information on is the recommend...
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Treg tow hitches?
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What are members thoughts on these style of tow hitches, I am having a caravan built that has an ATM of around 3100kg and my driveway and the street are at a rather difficult angle, both with incline and side slope. The van will have a 2" riser and has quite good rear clearance but having bottomed out...
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Up grade towing capacity.
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Is there anyway of upgrading the braked tow capacity of a 6 cylinder Falcon(auto) from 1700kg to 2300/2500kg?
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Collo
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New timing belt
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Hi, I have just purchased a 2001 Ford transit lwb van. It has done 119,000 klms but no books etc. Don't feel it had been looked after. Has been Fitted out as a camper by the guy who orginally bought it about 6 months ago. I have had a service etc done but am wondering if I should have the timing belt done...
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7pin round or 12 pin flat plug??
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G'day All We are moving up to a new caravan and wondering if we could get a little advice from the more learned travelers out there on two points. On the first we know not too much at all - and it is 1. Our vehicle has a 7 pin round plug on it. The van we looked at had a flat 12 pin plug and a separate Anderson plu...
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Extra spare wheel rack
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I'm considering a rack for an extra spare on our VW Trakkadu .. no room inside or on the roof. I came across this photo.. can't find the maker nor so far any other source, but it's pretty much what I'm after. Anyone know a manufacturer? Thanks for any help Fried Rice -- Edited by Fried Rice on Monday 23rd o...
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Fried Rice
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problem with pc
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hi guys, has any one experienced a problem with there pc (yeah i know many problems) i have one latley thatds driving me nuts and my local tech guy hasn't a clue it is like the = button is being pressed all the time and goes across any part of something that needs typing into ie keeps going like thids =====...
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solar panel input
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For all you nomads out there with some electrical knowledge ?? If I have 1x 80 watt panel putting out approx 4-5 amps and I join another 80 watt panel via a 2 to 1 anderson plug will this put 8-9 amps into a deep cycle battery ?? Ken
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Experts advice Please re Diesel injectors
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Nissan navara 2006 D40 (not a common rail)- had serviced last week, 120,000km. All good but garage suggested I get the injectors serviced as they are getting noisy. Can be heard when cold, goes as engine warms up. Local garage - take them out, send to be serviced, cost $200 each plus labour - Maybe $12...
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Towing Mirrors
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Gday All pick up our new coromal 667 27/10/13 We are looking for advice on towing mirrors for a hj61 landcruiser would appreciate some advice on this subject. Cheers Bowsie
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bowsie1
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tow hitch
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have a Hayman Reese tow hitch on my Narvara i need to turn the tong upside down and re fix the tow ball back on top just to make the van sit straight behind the car, is this fine to do or is there some other way to go about it ? thanks in advance
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trouto
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Electrolux 3 way fridge vent question
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On the RHS of the top vent, there is a vent insert (smaller vent) which when removed reveals a thin aluminium plate with a round hole in it, and small tab with a tiny hole through it. The tab on mine is bent over in half as shown in the pic below. 1. What is the plate for? 2. Is it supposed to have the tab bent o...
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