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baute · baute

I am sending this out to the universe! Today I decided I was just going to do it! I wasn't going to let it beat me! I put my mind to it, I decided I was the last person left on earth and if it had to be done it was up to me.Having been stranded four times in recent years on the road with flat tyres and having the knowl...

winnie981 · winnie981

We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?

Mark · Mark

Okay, so most of the regular users will have gethered that I do a bit of work on vehicles, mainly 4x4's, so here's something to think about. Today I had to look at a Land Cruiser that had a bit of an issue with a noise from the front hubs. After stripping them down the grease, that should be lubricating the b...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone had one of these fitted to their campervan/motorhomes of the none electric variety? I have seen a few mobile vans fitted with them for passengers in the metro area and was wondering what would be the best type, undercarriage fittings considered ?????

hako · hako

Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi all, This is what I'm thinking of doing please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to run my Fridge/Freezer in the back of our Suzuki when being towed by our motorhome. I am thinking of running 6mm cable of my house batteries of the motorhome to a 50amp Anderson plug mounted on the bumper bar of the motorho...

hako · hako

G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...

D and D · D and D

We're planning on getting a Mazda BT 50 tug but after watching a telemarketing program on the tube about the latest Garmin GPS/SatNav system. I checked out the system supplied with the BT 50 and was very disappointed. The maps appear to be about 3 years old, they use whereis, no updates are currently av...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...

JayDee · JayDee

Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100. Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc. Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area. But!!! we are very mindful o...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....

Plendo · Plendo

Latter this year we will need to lock down the configuration of our new van, I think I have most aspects worked out, so I would like to run it past the knowledgeable people on the forum. I will welcome feedback, alternative approaches, etc. The van starts as a traditional rear en-suite, center kitchen,...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

http://www.calfinn.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92

shekon · shekon

I thought I had it all sorted, what my nomadic lifestyle would consist of, and now it is all up in the air again. I have started to reconsider the MH idea and looking at car and caravan set up. Now of course I would have to do a lot of practical studying as I have never towed before, but considering practicali...

Cloak · Cloak

I'm wondering if slide-outs are a good idea or not. Seems every van my little sweetie likes has one. I have no idea how they keep sealed, never seen one up close. Sealed from water and dust that is. Thanks in advance Steve

QueenKombi · QueenKombi

http://www.portablefridgesonline.com.au/waeco-fo...

baute · baute

Hi All, Well thank you all for your responses to my previous thread. I can now say: "I CAN DO IT" the deed is done and thanks goes to the ideas of many on here. You should be able to feel my smile from where you are because I can't stop smiling :) This is how it all ended: I decided to purchase the KCI E...

FENCER · FENCER

Have just taken delivery of a new tandem axle caravan,and surprise surprise they dont supply a jack with it.Does anyone have any advise on what to get .The van has a tare weight of 1993kgs ' and the jacking point is app 30cm from ground

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All I have two Shurflo 13lpm pumps fitted to the van. One for filtered water and the other one the other items, eg sink, shower etc. The one on the filter tap had developed a habit of pulsating at irregular times while in use. I have filled the tanks, checked for leakes/loose fittings on the suc...

2foot6 · 2foot6

I have finally fixed the problem of incorrect readings from the sensors in the grey water tank. Aldi stores are selling at the moment a drain pipe cleaner kit ,comprising of two different size hoses and fittings to clean out the drains in the kitchen and laundry,a $6.99 purchase.I pushed the smaller h...

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	Just Nuts ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am sending this out to the universe! Today I decided I was just going to do it! I wasn't going to let it beat me! I put my mind to it, I decided I was the last person left on earth and if it had to be done it was up to me.Having been stranded four times in recent years on the road with flat tyres and having the knowl...	baute	37	2340	02:14 AM Jul 10, 2013 by Olley46
	Uni solar (Preview) We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?	winnie981	2	567	12:14 AM Jul 9, 2013 by TAJ
	4X4 Wheel Hubs (Preview) Okay, so most of the regular users will have gethered that I do a bit of work on vehicles, mainly 4x4's, so here's something to think about. Today I had to look at a Land Cruiser that had a bit of an issue with a noise from the front hubs. After stripping them down the grease, that should be lubricating the b...	Mark	3	717	10:15 PM Jul 8, 2013 by herbie
	Fitting Slide Out Step to Campervan/Motorhome - Brands/Types None Electric (Preview) Has anyone had one of these fitted to their campervan/motorhomes of the none electric variety? I have seen a few mobile vans fitted with them for passengers in the metro area and was wondering what would be the best type, undercarriage fittings considered ?????	Duh	8	1487	07:08 PM Jul 8, 2013 by Duh
	Camper hot water system (Preview) Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...	hako	3	2535	03:06 PM Jul 8, 2013 by hako
	Running fridge/freezer in towed vehicle (Preview) Hi all, This is what I'm thinking of doing please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to run my Fridge/Freezer in the back of our Suzuki when being towed by our motorhome. I am thinking of running 6mm cable of my house batteries of the motorhome to a 50amp Anderson plug mounted on the bumper bar of the motorho...	goldcoaster	14	1926	02:45 AM Jul 8, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Sink hose connectors (Preview) G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...	hako	12	1944	12:47 AM Jul 8, 2013 by hako
	Which GPS/SatNav System (Preview) We're planning on getting a Mazda BT 50 tug but after watching a telemarketing program on the tube about the latest Garmin GPS/SatNav system. I checked out the system supplied with the BT 50 and was very disappointed. The maps appear to be about 3 years old, they use whereis, no updates are currently av...	D and D	12	3568	06:45 AM Jul 7, 2013 by Shogun
	Name of Shepparton RV - caravan - Campervan repairer. (Preview) I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...	Happywanderer	6	721	01:45 AM Jul 7, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Gas Heater (Preview) Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100. Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc. Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area. But!!! we are very mindful o...	JayDee	15	1421	07:12 PM Jul 6, 2013 by grae and deb
	100 series LC Auto Trans Service (Preview) Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....	ROAD RUNNER	5	1258	03:14 AM Jul 6, 2013 by ROAD RUNNER
	Configuring Our New Van (Preview) Latter this year we will need to lock down the configuration of our new van, I think I have most aspects worked out, so I would like to run it past the knowledgeable people on the forum. I will welcome feedback, alternative approaches, etc. The van starts as a traditional rear en-suite, center kitchen,...	Plendo	10	1248	12:53 AM Jul 6, 2013 by Plendo
	Power Enforcer Australian Distributor. (Preview) http://www.calfinn.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92	Yuglamron	2	640	11:19 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Legendts
	Caravan maintainence compared to MH. (Preview) I thought I had it all sorted, what my nomadic lifestyle would consist of, and now it is all up in the air again. I have started to reconsider the MH idea and looking at car and caravan set up. Now of course I would have to do a lot of practical studying as I have never towed before, but considering practicali...	shekon	13	1235	11:03 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Shogun
	Slide-out durability? (Preview) I'm wondering if slide-outs are a good idea or not. Seems every van my little sweetie likes has one. I have no idea how they keep sealed, never seen one up close. Sealed from water and dust that is. Thanks in advance Steve	Cloak	4	1083	10:57 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Legendts
	Waeco folding solar panels............ good price! (Preview) http://www.portablefridgesonline.com.au/waeco-fo...	QueenKombi	9	4770	09:36 PM Jul 5, 2013 by QueenKombi
	A happy nutty ending (Preview) Hi All, Well thank you all for your responses to my previous thread. I can now say: "I CAN DO IT" the deed is done and thanks goes to the ideas of many on here. You should be able to feel my smile from where you are because I can't stop smiling :) This is how it all ended: I decided to purchase the KCI E...	baute	4	792	05:34 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Cupie
	caravan jack (Preview) Have just taken delivery of a new tandem axle caravan,and surprise surprise they dont supply a jack with it.Does anyone have any advise on what to get .The van has a tare weight of 1993kgs ' and the jacking point is app 30cm from ground	FENCER	13	2340	05:54 PM Jul 4, 2013 by Ontos45
	Pulsating Shurflo Water Pump (Preview) Hello All I have two Shurflo 13lpm pumps fitted to the van. One for filtered water and the other one the other items, eg sink, shower etc. The one on the filter tap had developed a habit of pulsating at irregular times while in use. I have filled the tanks, checked for leakes/loose fittings on the suc...	Two Strays	20	13851	12:08 AM Jul 4, 2013 by Mark
	Grey Water Tank Sensors FIX (Preview) I have finally fixed the problem of incorrect readings from the sensors in the grey water tank. Aldi stores are selling at the moment a drain pipe cleaner kit ,comprising of two different size hoses and fittings to clean out the drains in the kitchen and laundry,a $6.99 purchase.I pushed the smaller h...	2foot6	1	1283	12:31 AM Jul 4, 2013 by jules47
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