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gooba53 · gooba53

Just want to thank members, particularly Ruff and UPO for their advise with installing our heater. Their first hand knowledge highlighted things that weren't in the installation notes and made your job really run smoothly. This help was very much appreciated. The heater is grouse!! Now off to Ali...

Threadbare Bunny · Threadbare Bunny

Hi all... I currently have two Deep Cycle Calcium MF batteries in the van ... they've performed well and had no problems ... they are rated 100 AH. I want to add 2 more and run them specifically for my wife's CPap machine... there is NO 12volt allowance on her machine, so have been running it on a 600 watt in...

Crashtac · Crashtac

G'Day just wondering if anyone has an EZILIFT weight distibution hitch they want to get rid of, I first bought mine when I had a 80 series cruiser with a 2 inch lift kit in it now I have a 100 series with standard height suspension and my hitch is too low. I would be willing to buy or swap for a hitch that is for a...

pipes · pipes

Problem is, my partner, Jennie, has a mobile home, as above. The 4 cylinder diesel motor is in good condition, and pulls well. However, the 5 speed g/box, as many of you may know, has a huge road speed gap between 3rd and 4th gear. One can almost reach 50 kph. in 3rd, and almost 90, in 4th. That gap is the prob...

Crashtac · Crashtac

OK I am after a tow vwhicle that has a 3500kg braked towing capacity, I am on a very tight budget so someting under 10K would be good. Looking around carpoint and ebay it looks like a late 1990s or early 2000s Land Raover Discovery will be the go, or the same with the Range Rover. Can amyone tell me how the 2.5...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Researching the new 80ch uhf, been told that they need a voice scrambler to enable them to recieve the old 40ch annolog signal,apparntly the cheaper units do not have this. True or false? I am looking at a Uniden UHF7750NB. Thanks. JC.

keiron · keiron

I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...

briche · briche

Does anyone know how you gain access to the elec element of the above stove. I suspect that the element is faulty and needs replacing but just how you get to it is another thing. Just for the record I am an qualified electrician so not problems there it's just finding the way into the thing.I suspect that...

Olley46 · Olley46

Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John

Pete49 · Pete49

Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...

gooba53 · gooba53

I did search previous threads on this but didn't find exactly what we needed, so am asking for your help, please. We had the prodigy electric brakes serviced Wednesday. drove 15 km home and brakes are grabbing and too hot to touch. Took it back Thursday, bit of adjusting, drove 15km home, same result. D...

sandsmere · sandsmere

The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?

Duh · Duh

Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, some months ago there was a thread for a Gas heater system [ducted type] can anyone help with the address or a simular pls . Regards miroku12g

spida · spida

The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...

Olley46 · Olley46

Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM

Beth54 · Beth54

Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Question on behalf of a mate who drives the above vehicle. Question 1 Should he drive in 4WD H 4 when towing as per Mitsubishi owners manual Question 2 Should he drive in 4th or in Drive auto

herbie · herbie

Read that K Mart are recalling the Jackeroo 240v are pump sold between March 2008-May 2013. As some pumps have internal damage to the electrical insulation in the cord,which is not always visible and can cause severe electrical shock. Also a recall on Suzuki-Alto (Motor Vehicle ) And the Mitsubish...

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	Thanks for help re diesel heater installation (Preview) Just want to thank members, particularly Ruff and UPO for their advise with installing our heater. Their first hand knowledge highlighted things that weren't in the installation notes and made your job really run smoothly. This help was very much appreciated. The heater is grouse!! Now off to Ali...	gooba53	15	1634	04:01 PM Aug 7, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Deep cycle batteries and compatibles. (Preview) Hi all... I currently have two Deep Cycle Calcium MF batteries in the van ... they've performed well and had no problems ... they are rated 100 AH. I want to add 2 more and run them specifically for my wife's CPap machine... there is NO 12volt allowance on her machine, so have been running it on a 600 watt in...	Threadbare Bunny	2	1165	01:20 AM Aug 7, 2013 by GypsyBob
	EZILIFT Weight distribution System (Preview) G'Day just wondering if anyone has an EZILIFT weight distibution hitch they want to get rid of, I first bought mine when I had a 80 series cruiser with a 2 inch lift kit in it now I have a 100 series with standard height suspension and my hitch is too low. I would be willing to buy or swap for a hitch that is for a...	Crashtac	6	1760	03:59 PM Aug 6, 2013 by Crashtac
	1988 Toyoat Coaster (Preview) Problem is, my partner, Jennie, has a mobile home, as above. The 4 cylinder diesel motor is in good condition, and pulls well. However, the 5 speed g/box, as many of you may know, has a huge road speed gap between 3rd and 4th gear. One can almost reach 50 kph. in 3rd, and almost 90, in 4th. That gap is the prob...	pipes	1	857	11:13 AM Aug 5, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	budget Priced Tow Vehicle (Preview) OK I am after a tow vwhicle that has a 3500kg braked towing capacity, I am on a very tight budget so someting under 10K would be good. Looking around carpoint and ebay it looks like a late 1990s or early 2000s Land Raover Discovery will be the go, or the same with the Range Rover. Can amyone tell me how the 2.5...	Crashtac	12	1728	04:44 AM Aug 4, 2013 by Bobt
	UHF Radio (Preview) Researching the new 80ch uhf, been told that they need a voice scrambler to enable them to recieve the old 40ch annolog signal,apparntly the cheaper units do not have this. True or false? I am looking at a Uniden UHF7750NB. Thanks. JC.	justcruisin01	19	3765	03:51 AM Aug 4, 2013 by justcruisin01
	internet access (Preview) I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...	keiron	14	1395	02:17 AM Aug 4, 2013 by bill12
	Replacement of elec element of a swift 500 series caravan stove (Preview) Does anyone know how you gain access to the elec element of the above stove. I suspect that the element is faulty and needs replacing but just how you get to it is another thing. Just for the record I am an qualified electrician so not problems there it's just finding the way into the thing.I suspect that...	briche	5	4106	02:13 PM Aug 3, 2013 by briche
	LED lights in roof (Preview) Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...	Olley46	1	844	08:46 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Roadstogo
	4.5 volt (Preview) How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	12	1246	04:09 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Fuse help for Mobitronic MPA 50A (Preview) Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...	Pete49	8	2850	07:36 AM Aug 3, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Hot brakes (Preview) I did search previous threads on this but didn't find exactly what we needed, so am asking for your help, please. We had the prodigy electric brakes serviced Wednesday. drove 15 km home and brakes are grabbing and too hot to touch. Took it back Thursday, bit of adjusting, drove 15km home, same result. D...	gooba53	8	1343	05:56 PM Aug 2, 2013 by Plendo
	Hot Water Problem (Preview) The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?	sandsmere	11	1557	02:28 AM Aug 2, 2013 by sandsmere
	Rescue Tape (Preview) Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????	Duh	16	2061	02:21 AM Aug 1, 2013 by mr glassies
	Help Please (Preview) Hi all, some months ago there was a thread for a Gas heater system [ducted type] can anyone help with the address or a simular pls . Regards miroku12g	miroku12g	7	1209	05:22 AM Jul 30, 2013 by briche
	Gas fridge lighter not working (Preview) The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...	spida	6	1278	04:33 AM Jul 29, 2013 by Duh
	Electrolux fridge (Preview) Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM	Olley46	6	1102	04:24 PM Jul 28, 2013 by Duh
	Motorhome Comparison (Preview) Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...	Beth54	17	1708	11:48 PM Jul 27, 2013 by Duh
	NT Pajero 2010 3.2 Turbo (Preview) Question on behalf of a mate who drives the above vehicle. Question 1 Should he drive in 4WD H 4 when towing as per Mitsubishi owners manual Question 2 Should he drive in 4th or in Drive auto	Wombat 280	3	928	01:04 AM Jul 28, 2013 by hako
	Recall on Air Pump (Preview) Read that K Mart are recalling the Jackeroo 240v are pump sold between March 2008-May 2013. As some pumps have internal damage to the electrical insulation in the cord,which is not always visible and can cause severe electrical shock. Also a recall on Suzuki-Alto (Motor Vehicle ) And the Mitsubish...	herbie	2	775	05:22 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Wombat 280
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