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dingo · dingo

hi guy's i have a 1985 vicount airo lite pop top which iam renovating what i need to know is if anyone has done this type of up grade what cupboard latches did you use and where did you get them because i dont want to have to mod tthe cupboard doors to much any photos would be much appreciated thanks in advan...

suenterry · suenterry

Hi all,Was wanting to know what the set-up would be to run our 2011 Jayco Conquest on 240 volt instead of the 12 volt gas etc. We now have 2 120watt solar panels fitted. Thanks!

Scotty01 · Scotty01

Anyone own or know of kipor GS 2600 generator. I want to run a Colman roof mounted reverse cycle A/C off it.

Patto44 · Patto44

Our van has a rubberised membrane on the roof (see avatar) which is becoming 'chalky' and mildew/algae is starting to appear on it. I have done some research and it needs to scrubbed with a soft brush and soapy water. Also, there is a rubberised paint which can be used to recoat it. My question is - can I us...

hagar · hagar

hi all could anyone tell me the correct size solar reg for 3 120 watt panels please

billy the kid · billy the kid

Is there a 14" all terrain tyre available for the caravan

dingo · dingo

hi guy's ineed some help with fitting a sterio to my vicount poptopwhat i need to know is what am fm aerial do you guy's use any help would be much appreciated thanks in advance dimgo

golivers travels · golivers travels

We have a 150lt Dometic fridge in our 2008 van. Last Feb the element had to be relaced, almost to the day this year the element needed replacing again. Is this something anyone else has experienced. Yes were were on the road for 12 months but thought a new element would last longer than 12 months. Any inp...

animalcarer · animalcarer

Can someone help me, or suggest the best cheapest system to have for our requirements, Isuzu 250 truck towing a windsor sunchaser. Thank you. Looked on the net found a SW244-VR3 cost only $48

briche · briche

The 12volt water pump in the van (Shurflo) has been a bit on the noisy side ever since we brought the van. I was wondering if anyone has had this same issue and fixed it. I would really like to quieten this one. It's screwed to the floor directly and was considering mounting it on rubber feet or a rubber mat....

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

Help4windows (scam)... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA cant get to thier website no more!!!!! I got one of those phone calls and gave the info I got to my son.... well... they now have windows problems!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Its real good to get yer own back on those kinda leeches dont ya think!

Shogun · Shogun

Hi all Can someone please advise me if my fridge runs on 12v when the vehicle is on, why doesnt it run on 12v when I turn the vehicle off? I have 2x deep cycle house batteries and a 120 watt solar panels. Is it just a matter of having it wired up to run that way and is it an easy thing to have done? Thanks in advan...

jimricho · jimricho

As I think I may soon have to dip into my playlunch money to buy a replacement (starting) battery for the Pajero (diesel) I'm open to suggestions, re brands etc, from anyone who has had a good run out of theirs.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Just a question, I just had to get some work done on my Prado (Head, Cylinders etc). Does nayone know to pull the V6 down to get to the cylinders etc do you have to empty the gas from the aircon? Got the car back and all is great ONLY the aircon doesn't work and it did before. I can hear it kick in when I tur...

PeterS · PeterS

I have a 2011 Jayco Conquest and have just had my first outing in it and have noticed a problem with the door. It has a double door, full security flyscreen door and the outer door, very heavy. It is fitted with a gas stut to the step and every time the door is fully opened it flexes the step and especially th...

dingo · dingo

hi all iam new to the forum and i need some help what i need is a wiring diagram so that my fridge doesnt drain my battery whilst iam stoped i was thinking may be a relay set up from my auxilarie battery in my van run off auxilarie whilst in transit and off when stoped any ideas would be much appreciated d...

bjkld · bjkld

We are purchasing a new 200 Diesel Landcruiser. Our Question is as it already has duel batteries, has anyone fitted a third battery under the bonnet with a isolator. where was it placed as we want it to run the caravan fridge and other accessories.

dingo · dingo

this maybe a stupid question but how do you guy's permanently mount your microwave in your vans thanks in advance dingo

dropbear68 · dropbear68

I was given a big solar panel from a house, it will fit on the rear roof of the bus easy, dont know anything about how much power it will make any ideas if it will be any good

Vic · Vic

I have seen people get calls on their mobiles that are diverted from their home phone. Has anyone had any experience with this and how does this work, also is it costly to do so (have it diverted when someone calls and you are not home etc). Thanks Vic

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	cupboard latches (Preview) hi guy's i have a 1985 vicount airo lite pop top which iam renovating what i need to know is if anyone has done this type of up grade what cupboard latches did you use and where did you get them because i dont want to have to mod tthe cupboard doors to much any photos would be much appreciated thanks in advan...	dingo	2	1940	02:52 PM Apr 8, 2012 by Scotty01
	240 volt (Preview) Hi all,Was wanting to know what the set-up would be to run our 2011 Jayco Conquest on 240 volt instead of the 12 volt gas etc. We now have 2 120watt solar panels fitted. Thanks!	suenterry	11	2006	12:05 PM Apr 4, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Kipor Generator (Preview) Anyone own or know of kipor GS 2600 generator. I want to run a Colman roof mounted reverse cycle A/C off it.	Scotty01	6	3316	05:24 PM Apr 4, 2012 by DeBe
	Cleaning Rubber Membrane Roof. (Preview) Our van has a rubberised membrane on the roof (see avatar) which is becoming 'chalky' and mildew/algae is starting to appear on it. I have done some research and it needs to scrubbed with a soft brush and soapy water. Also, there is a rubberised paint which can be used to recoat it. My question is - can I us...	Patto44	4	1200	04:46 PM Mar 31, 2012 by ozjohn
	solar regulator (Preview) hi all could anyone tell me the correct size solar reg for 3 120 watt panels please	hagar	5	1437	04:49 PM Mar 29, 2012 by Mergatroy
	all terrain tyres (Preview) Is there a 14" all terrain tyre available for the caravan	billy the kid	4	1558	03:25 PM Mar 29, 2012 by BobnBev
	sterio (Preview) hi guy's ineed some help with fitting a sterio to my vicount poptopwhat i need to know is what am fm aerial do you guy's use any help would be much appreciated thanks in advance dimgo	dingo	3	1039	02:02 PM Mar 28, 2012 by jimricho
	Element replacement in Dometic fridge (Preview) We have a 150lt Dometic fridge in our 2008 van. Last Feb the element had to be relaced, almost to the day this year the element needed replacing again. Is this something anyone else has experienced. Yes were were on the road for 12 months but thought a new element would last longer than 12 months. Any inp...	golivers travels	22	10282	01:55 PM Mar 28, 2012 by jimricho
	Wired vehicle reverse systems for truck and caravan (Preview) Can someone help me, or suggest the best cheapest system to have for our requirements, Isuzu 250 truck towing a windsor sunchaser. Thank you. Looked on the net found a SW244-VR3 cost only $48	animalcarer	6	1777	10:28 PM Mar 24, 2012 by landy
	Noisy water pump. (Preview) The 12volt water pump in the van (Shurflo) has been a bit on the noisy side ever since we brought the van. I was wondering if anyone has had this same issue and fixed it. I would really like to quieten this one. It's screwed to the floor directly and was considering mounting it on rubber feet or a rubber mat....	briche	14	1484	07:58 PM Mar 24, 2012 by 03_troopy
	Phone call scam (Preview) Help4windows (scam)... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA cant get to thier website no more!!!!! I got one of those phone calls and gave the info I got to my son.... well... they now have windows problems!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Its real good to get yer own back on those kinda leeches dont ya think!	AmandaJayne	9	1267	03:34 AM Mar 22, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	12 volt fridge (Preview) Hi all Can someone please advise me if my fridge runs on 12v when the vehicle is on, why doesnt it run on 12v when I turn the vehicle off? I have 2x deep cycle house batteries and a 120 watt solar panels. Is it just a matter of having it wired up to run that way and is it an easy thing to have done? Thanks in advan...	Shogun	21	10278	03:17 AM Mar 22, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Replacement battery for Pajero (Preview) As I think I may soon have to dip into my playlunch money to buy a replacement (starting) battery for the Pajero (diesel) I'm open to suggestions, re brands etc, from anyone who has had a good run out of theirs.	jimricho	3	3313	01:46 PM Mar 20, 2012 by jimricho
	Aircon (Preview) Hi all, Just a question, I just had to get some work done on my Prado (Head, Cylinders etc). Does nayone know to pull the V6 down to get to the cylinders etc do you have to empty the gas from the aircon? Got the car back and all is great ONLY the aircon doesn't work and it did before. I can hear it kick in when I tur...	Dougwe	4	1487	05:39 AM Mar 20, 2012 by gst
	Jayco Conquest (Preview) I have a 2011 Jayco Conquest and have just had my first outing in it and have noticed a problem with the door. It has a double door, full security flyscreen door and the outer door, very heavy. It is fitted with a gas stut to the step and every time the door is fully opened it flexes the step and especially th...	PeterS	3	1728	03:24 AM Mar 20, 2012 by dogbox
	three way fridge wiring (Preview) hi all iam new to the forum and i need some help what i need is a wiring diagram so that my fridge doesnt drain my battery whilst iam stoped i was thinking may be a relay set up from my auxilarie battery in my van run off auxilarie whilst in transit and off when stoped any ideas would be much appreciated d...	dingo	9	6916	03:27 AM Mar 17, 2012 by PeterD
	Duel battery (Preview) We are purchasing a new 200 Diesel Landcruiser. Our Question is as it already has duel batteries, has anyone fitted a third battery under the bonnet with a isolator. where was it placed as we want it to run the caravan fridge and other accessories.	bjkld	4	3902	11:13 PM Mar 16, 2012 by briche
	microwave (Preview) this maybe a stupid question but how do you guy's permanently mount your microwave in your vans thanks in advance dingo	dingo	8	971	02:00 AM Mar 17, 2012 by dingo
	Will this be anygood (Preview) I was given a big solar panel from a house, it will fit on the rear roof of the bus easy, dont know anything about how much power it will make any ideas if it will be any good	dropbear68	5	1046	10:29 AM Mar 14, 2012 by PeterD
	Mobile Linked to Home Phone For Calls etc (Preview) I have seen people get calls on their mobiles that are diverted from their home phone. Has anyone had any experience with this and how does this work, also is it costly to do so (have it diverted when someone calls and you are not home etc). Thanks Vic	Vic	8	1015	09:56 AM Mar 14, 2012 by Vic
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