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Beth54 · Beth54

Okay Techies, I'm looking for advise. When the caravan is level, the hitch sits about 60mm higher than the towball. When it's hitched, it's lower, but it doesn't seem to 'sag' the back of the car so much as it's just 'downhill', if that makes sense. I've been researching, and 'they' say I need a weight...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I currently have a 1-watt handheld UHF 40 channel CB. I am now contemplating updating to a 5-watt handheld 80 channel unit. I am looking for a CB with at least the following features - 5-watt, ability to charge the handset in the vehicle 12v socket and the ability to connect to an 'external' an...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, This has proberably been asked some time before but, Injector additive for a common rail Diesel: 1 Worth adding? 2 Do they really work ? 3 Can it cause any engine damage ? The car is three yrs old this December, Serviced every 5,000 k's, but injectors never cleaned ? many thanks for your thoughs &...

fireheart · fireheart

Hi everyonem Ok have don't some more motorhome stalking, and I thought if I bought a MH with the solar panels on the roof then I would not have to worry about sourcing the right ones, plugging in etc, however on Saturday was talking to some people that advised against it. Parking in the shade can be a pro...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I am looking for help from sombody else who has had the freezer door on a dometicr 150 litre fridge repaired, we currently have the freezer door wedged shut as it seems like the spring that normally holds it shut has let go can this be easily be fixed or is it a job for an expert.

Seano · Seano

hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Hi all, I was thinking of getting a gas heater for the caravan. Can anyone give me the pros and cons please and one that might be considered safest. I do have doubts about having a gas anything going in confined spaces but it would be just to take the chill off when I wake up on for a bit in the evening. Certai...

chaslib · chaslib

Retirement looming and issue of tow vehicle now important. Looking at Quest Spirit 1 campervans. Would be interested in views from members re suitable vehicle ..... Would like to know if anyone nas thoughts on the new Great Wall? Mixed opinions by the responses from online forums ..... All thought...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi Guys, Just a question about exhaust system for my Navara 2.5 TD. I have had a DC chip fitted, this has made a difference to KW, Tourque, & some extent fuel saving, would fitting a 3" system make a further difference? should it be fitted with a Snorkel ? your comments would be appreciated Che...

barina · barina

Does anyone know anything about this Iphone and Android app, does it work and is it any good?? -- Edited by barina on Friday 4th of May 2012 07:24:11 PM

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

anyone using one of these to catch and remove water from the awning end??

Pam · Pam

Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using? I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?

dibmau · dibmau

Is there anyone that knows of a good mail forwarding agency and the cost, per month, as we are about to go round Aus, and relying on our children is to much of a headache, Regards Dibmaus

bill12 · bill12

I have just built a trailer for my slide on as its a pain to load on the ute.75x50 rhs, and 50x50 crossmembers, fully welded.Override brakes on 13 inch holden wheels.I,m going to fit another water tank, and the sides and going to be alum checker plate with lockable doors.A big tool box is going on the fron...

mottleemob · mottleemob

I cant fill the tanks on my sterling in under 30 minutes per tank. It doesnt matter how slow i run the hose the water just pours out of the filler neck. I disconnected the breathers from the back of the filler panel thinking the one way valves may have been stuck that made no difference. I know the tanks are e...

Going gone · Going gone

Help, can anyone help with our air-con please. We are in Karratha,which is very hot, and the conditioner isn't working, we don't know if we can get it fixed here, we are using a table fan which is a help. What we want to know, can we use a 12volt fan plugged into our 12volt TV socket, while we are offroad ca...

musketeer · musketeer

hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks

Going gone · Going gone

Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one tell me please how to transfer my list of "Favourites" to a Flash-Drive ? Cancel that. Took my own advice and Googled it. For any-one else who needs the info., here it is. Loading... , |Sign Out|Sign In|United States|All Microsoft SitesSkip to content paneSearch this we...

mr ed · mr ed

Does anybody know the maximum ball weight for a 2006 ML320CDI. The vehicle is rated at 3500kgs braked but I dont know the ball weight. I have put a deposit on a private sale for a ML320 and would be towing a 20"9" van that tares at 2160 kg Cheers Mr ed

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	Hitch help ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Okay Techies, I'm looking for advise. When the caravan is level, the hitch sits about 60mm higher than the towball. When it's hitched, it's lower, but it doesn't seem to 'sag' the back of the car so much as it's just 'downhill', if that makes sense. I've been researching, and 'they' say I need a weight...	Beth54	53	8562	04:28 PM Jun 1, 2012 by Beth54
	UHF Expert required please (Preview) Gday... I currently have a 1-watt handheld UHF 40 channel CB. I am now contemplating updating to a 5-watt handheld 80 channel unit. I am looking for a CB with at least the following features - 5-watt, ability to charge the handset in the vehicle 12v socket and the ability to connect to an 'external' an...	rockylizard	7	3414	02:19 PM May 31, 2012 by jonathan
	Fuel Injector additive (Preview) Hi all, This has proberably been asked some time before but, Injector additive for a common rail Diesel: 1 Worth adding? 2 Do they really work ? 3 Can it cause any engine damage ? The car is three yrs old this December, Serviced every 5,000 k's, but injectors never cleaned ? many thanks for your thoughs &...	miroku12g	4	1492	01:31 AM May 30, 2012 by miroku12g
	Solar Panels, roof or floor? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyonem Ok have don't some more motorhome stalking, and I thought if I bought a MH with the solar panels on the roof then I would not have to worry about sourcing the right ones, plugging in etc, however on Saturday was talking to some people that advised against it. Parking in the shade can be a pro...	fireheart	34	4135	09:53 PM May 28, 2012 by Xennon
	busted Dometic freezer door (Preview) I am looking for help from sombody else who has had the freezer door on a dometicr 150 litre fridge repaired, we currently have the freezer door wedged shut as it seems like the spring that normally holds it shut has let go can this be easily be fixed or is it a job for an expert.	aussietraveller	5	4254	02:15 PM May 27, 2012 by aussietraveller
	electri brake system (Preview) hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012	Seano	7	1442	12:24 AM May 27, 2012 by jimricho
	Gas heater information please (Preview) Hi all, I was thinking of getting a gas heater for the caravan. Can anyone give me the pros and cons please and one that might be considered safest. I do have doubts about having a gas anything going in confined spaces but it would be just to take the chill off when I wake up on for a bit in the evening. Certai...	Evie n Rhys	18	19190	02:44 PM May 22, 2012 by Evie n Rhys
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Retirement looming and issue of tow vehicle now important. Looking at Quest Spirit 1 campervans. Would be interested in views from members re suitable vehicle ..... Would like to know if anyone nas thoughts on the new Great Wall? Mixed opinions by the responses from online forums ..... All thought...	chaslib	7	2256	01:42 AM May 20, 2012 by chaslib
	Exhaust System (Preview) Hi Guys, Just a question about exhaust system for my Navara 2.5 TD. I have had a DC chip fitted, this has made a difference to KW, Tourque, & some extent fuel saving, would fitting a 3" system make a further difference? should it be fitted with a Snorkel ? your comments would be appreciated Che...	miroku12g	10	2102	02:35 AM May 16, 2012 by dogbox
	Viber (Preview) Does anyone know anything about this Iphone and Android app, does it work and is it any good?? -- Edited by barina on Friday 4th of May 2012 07:24:11 PM	barina	3	1773	03:51 PM May 12, 2012 by dorian
	Awning rain catcher (Preview) anyone using one of these to catch and remove water from the awning end??	villatranquilla	12	3287	04:10 AM May 12, 2012 by Mccanic
	Gas bottles and regulators (Preview) Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using? I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?	Pam	9	6798	02:05 AM May 12, 2012 by jimricho
	Post mailing Agencies (Preview) Is there anyone that knows of a good mail forwarding agency and the cost, per month, as we are about to go round Aus, and relying on our children is to much of a headache, Regards Dibmaus	dibmau	4	1285	05:48 PM May 2, 2012 by dibmau
	New trailer for slide on (Preview) I have just built a trailer for my slide on as its a pain to load on the ute.75x50 rhs, and 50x50 crossmembers, fully welded.Override brakes on 13 inch holden wheels.I,m going to fit another water tank, and the sides and going to be alum checker plate with lockable doors.A big tool box is going on the fron...	bill12	13	1614	12:55 PM May 2, 2012 by bill12
	Filling Water Tanks? (Preview) I cant fill the tanks on my sterling in under 30 minutes per tank. It doesnt matter how slow i run the hose the water just pours out of the filler neck. I disconnected the breathers from the back of the filler panel thinking the one way valves may have been stuck that made no difference. I know the tanks are e...	mottleemob	15	11124	12:22 AM May 2, 2012 by Birdy1710
	Air-con (Preview) Help, can anyone help with our air-con please. We are in Karratha,which is very hot, and the conditioner isn't working, we don't know if we can get it fixed here, we are using a table fan which is a help. What we want to know, can we use a 12volt fan plugged into our 12volt TV socket, while we are offroad ca...	Going gone	3	1470	07:19 AM Apr 30, 2012 by Going gone
	protection for roof (Preview) hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks	musketeer	2	1369	09:00 PM Apr 28, 2012 by musketeer
	Hot water heater (Preview) Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.	Going gone	4	1141	06:31 AM Apr 27, 2012 by Going gone
	Flash-Drive. (Preview) Can any-one tell me please how to transfer my list of "Favourites" to a Flash-Drive ? Cancel that. Took my own advice and Googled it. For any-one else who needs the info., here it is. Loading... , \|Sign Out\|Sign In\|United States\|All Microsoft SitesSkip to content paneSearch this we...	Sheba	12	2987	03:56 PM Apr 26, 2012 by PeterD
	Mercedes towing capacities (Preview) Does anybody know the maximum ball weight for a 2006 ML320CDI. The vehicle is rated at 3500kgs braked but I dont know the ball weight. I have put a deposit on a private sale for a ML320 and would be towing a 20"9" van that tares at 2160 kg Cheers Mr ed	mr ed	9	8221	08:08 PM Apr 25, 2012 by mr ed
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