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warer tanks
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i have 19.6 2002 jayco heritage with two water tanks can anybody tell me capacity cant find info anywhere thanks dave
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moosebarter
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BALL WEIGHT/TOW WEIGHT
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I saw a thread on here re this subject at some stage, but can't find it. I've changed my mind about getting a campervan, and now looking at a tiny poptop caravan. The maximum ball weight of Lucy is 75kg, and my tow limit, unbreaked is 500kg, or breaked, 1200kg. I'm searching for caravans weighing aroun...
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Beth54
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LED Reading Lights
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Hi I have a friend who has static interference in his caravan radio when the LED bed reading lights are turned on, this has only just started as the lights have been in for a couple of years it has him mystified.Has any one previously experienced this and what was you rectification method.Regards Jim
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patrolst
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retro fitting Solar panels
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I had a quote from an agent this morning in response to my request to fit panels to a Jayco Conquest, The quote was for 2x 85watt panels, 20amp contoller and LCD display monitor plus 2 x 100amp hour batteries of teh same make and vintage. (they say mine is no good, they must be matched. All wiring and batte...
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Old Crofter
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Camps6 sites availble on GPS?
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Hi - I was talking to a chap who said he had all the campsites, caravan parks etc. listed in Camps6 on his GPS. He said it was loaded in by a friend of his. Does anyone know if you can load such data into your GPS in a bulk way, I.e., buy a loadable version to instal on a GPS? It would sure be handy! Cheers, Anto...
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Loki
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Gas cerificate
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I have to get a gas cert for my motorhome. How much do they cost in your area? The plumbers/gas fitters on the island where I live are rip pff merchants or not very good, so I interested to know what they cost.Thanks, Bill.
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bill12
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Vast regisdtration.
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We are one step closer to being ready to Go!!!! Bought a vast decoder and sat. dish. The registration was painless - filled in the form online and 20 minutes later we were receiving all channels. Only problem I had was the question about what state we will mostly be in?? I put Qld. but how about if we change...
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Patto44
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Diesel or Gas Heater.
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Has anyone seen one of these Eberspacher or Webasto air heater units fitted to a camper trailer. Externaly that is. A couple in a camper trailer, overnight camped next to us in Stanley, Tasmania, earlier this year. I noticed they had a neat Alluminium box fitted with a vent or...
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elliemike
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domestic fridge problem looming.
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone might be able to throw some light on a domestic fridge problem that has started the past 2 days. I have a fisher and pykel freestanding fridge, probably getting on for 12-14 years of service with no problems in that time. What's happening is the fridge is "popping&...
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Solar cable size?????
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I am about to instal 2x120w solar panels and have read on this forum that you should use 6 gauge wire (also called 6 B&S) as against 6 mm. Can someone tell me the difference and what does b&s stand for. Also, how can I tell what cable it is? Thanks in advance Patto.
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Patto44
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What Tyres
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Looking for a recommendation on what tyres give the best milage and handling on a Nissan Pathfinder. Not looking to go off road mostly tarmac running
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Wombat 280
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would this work?
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http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M5300/dick-smith-300w-power-inverter
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milo
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hail cover for van
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Hi all, been awhile. Has anyone made a cover for their van roof as protection against hail damage. A quick pull over the roof type, slightly wider with tie ropes down the sides. If travelling and can see a potential threat I am thinking that a cover on a roller mounted at the front, similar to a pool cover r...
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Technomad
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Vic, Your van is looking good.
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Your van is looking so good Vic, Coming along nicely. Can you tell me about the awning, brand, type, size and even price if you want to. Thats what I will be looking for next. I have been looking at the Ironman 4x4 but open to other suggestions.
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Happywanderer
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dont use;
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For those handy men out there , if you are wiring up your tug/van/camper etc with a accessory that draws a constant heavy load then dont use these fuse holders. They are rated up to 30 amps , but are no longer a good fuse holder in the above mentioned situation. I have just had three of these units , fitted to...
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justcruisin01
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Hi-Ace Tyre Pressure.
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Well, I discovered the other week, that the info. I was given on the Cairns trip by a so-called mechanic in Babinda, was totally incorrect, and I ruined my tyres. He told me I should have 35 psi all round. The correct pressures for mine, [1998 model,] are 45 front, [motor is under seat, so heavier at the...
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Sheba
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never heard of these before
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a friend of ours said they were free camping in ther caravan and to heat there van they hava terracotta (spell???) , like pot plant ones, big enough to go over there gas burner cooker in there van, turn it on for 10 or so minutes and supposed to heat the van, this safe?? never heard of this
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milo
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I bought some pressies for Myrtle yesterday
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Went for a walk in the sun yesterday and ended up at Supercheap Auto. I bought a cupholder. It goes over the drivers door between door and window but has a metal plate that I'm hoping I may be able to screw somewhere on the front dash, then the cupholder slides down on the plate. Will be out of the way of gett...
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Happywanderer
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Leaking Rear Window on Hi Ace
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I have a leak inside the rear window is dripping water from the bottom of the rear wiper housing, I suspect it is coming through the shaft of the wiper into the housing then dripping from there inside the van. We have had heavy overnight rain in Perth and the van is parked on a slight downhill sloped driv...
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Vic
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Help !!!
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Can any-one tell me why this is happening again lately. It's happened before, but usually only last 1 or 2 nights. This time it's been about a week so far. Not stopping me from doing anything, just a nuisance. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.
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Sheba
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