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Maz49 · Maz49

Redoing silicone on vents as water got in somewhere. Maybe vents. Thankyou any ideas .

Bazzle · Bazzle

Hi, I have had ongoing issues with my Truma E2400 gas heater not igniting. Installed in 2013, but it has had little use. Covid has meant the last 2 years or so has delayed my ability to have an approved Truma agent find the cause. In recent days I have found that the probable cause has been severe internal c...

Dick0 · Dick0

If you ask two or more tech experts for a problem solution how do you determine which one is correct?

Maz49 · Maz49

Redoing silicone on vents as water got in somewhere.

stevewawa · stevewawa

Gas burner ring not getting gas through (the large one) the other two are working well. Gasd bottles are full. It's a Thetford oven & grill combination in my Jayco outback Starcraft. Any suggestions on likely reason ?

Cardie Bob · Cardie Bob

I constantly have trouble clipping down the roof of our van. Too much bedding, but generally it does clipmdown fine. Has anyone else had the same problem? I was thinking of getting a new clip with a longer bolt these but am told they don't make them

shakey55 · shakey55

I recently purchased a second hand van and found this mess at the batteries. obviously it needs fixing, what would the best solution (bus bars etc) As for identifying wires, is it as easy as turning everything on, remove a wire and see what is now not working? -- Edited by shakey55 on Tuesday 7th of J...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

The Dometic RM 4605 keeps ctutting out when on gas. 240/12 is fine. Fires up ok but flame dies after 30-60 seconds. Have had burner, injector and igniter cleaned to no avail. I am now suspecting the thermocouple may be faulty Fridge had new PCB and eyebrow panel 2 yrs ago. Any ideas?? Thanks for all and a...

Beaver7 · Beaver7

Hi, we have a Swagman signature with it looks to me like fibreglass exterior panels.i would like to polish the outside up mostly for protection against elements and good looks.what would be the best products and technique for such? thanks for your wisdom in advance. Andrew and Elke

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Has anyone changed the crank handle gearbox in one of these? Bloke next door has a new one but cant get anyone to put it in. Thank you for any help

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I've started a new thread as I didn't wish to hijack the one posted by Goldenyears. He's talking of buying a 200Ah lithium battery which will cost at least $1500, possibly much more. All batteries in Oz come with a warranty both provided by the seller and mandated by law. It is very difficult with a seale...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

I did a search on this topic and came up with a few previous posts but they are a few years old. Our new van will be delivered this month and I would like to change over from using the current heavy bar type WDH to the lighter Anderson Hitch chains and I would really appreciate some feedback from people curre...

Beaver7 · Beaver7

Hi, we have a Swagman motorhome with 4 batteries some for starting some for house,also solar charging but here is a doozy, the alternator belt has been removed and therefore i would have thought no charge from motor but when i start up the volt meters show a definite increase to batteries.im dumbfound...

Phlipper · Phlipper

Looking at installing a 12 volt water pump purely for the kitchen sink. Wanting to keep the install as simple as possible, and trouble free. Seen this advertised, seems like a good deal....any thoughts on this brand combo unit. Steering away from the $30-$50 jobs advertised online

Beaver7 · Beaver7

Hi, We have a Swagman motorhome with captain chairs in driver, passenger and lounge area.We are looking for seat covers for such, being comfortable and protective,Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Andrew and Elke

Cupie · Cupie

I just got this update advising that Ford has just started delivering its Battery powered F150 to the USA market. The link is to a Technical not 4X4 commentator. Ford has started delivering the F-150 Lightning | Engadget

Paulp · Paulp

Would like feedback on anybody has the "Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries" and how they rate them aprox $1730 Specs Nominal Voltage12VNominal Capacity (20HR)340AHDimensionLength: 522 ±3mm (20.55 inches) Width: 268 ±2mm (10.55inches) Container Height: 220 ±2mm (8.66 inches) Total...

kdazz · kdazz

Hello all, has anyone got an i-Logic 4g internet booster and if so do they work ???

terrola · terrola

hi just wondering if any one has had problems with braided gas hoses going from gas bottle to regulator on van both my hoses have sprung leaks

aastek · aastek

Looking for improved fuel economy i have a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and I am pulling a 2.5tonne caravan. I already run a diesel chip

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	Replacing outside fridge air vents on Jayco (Preview) Redoing silicone on vents as water got in somewhere. Maybe vents. Thankyou any ideas .	Maz49	8	2357	11:38 AM Jun 19, 2022 by Maz49
	Corrosion inside Truma E2400 gas heater (Preview) Hi, I have had ongoing issues with my Truma E2400 gas heater not igniting. Installed in 2013, but it has had little use. Covid has meant the last 2 years or so has delayed my ability to have an approved Truma agent find the cause. In recent days I have found that the probable cause has been severe internal c...	Bazzle	5	1052	09:24 PM Jun 17, 2022 by Bazzle
	Tech Experts ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If you ask two or more tech experts for a problem solution how do you determine which one is correct?	Dick0	35	3616	12:07 PM Jun 17, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Replacing outside fridge air vents on Jayco (Preview) Redoing silicone on vents as water got in somewhere.	Maz49	0	625	12:25 PM Jun 15, 2022 by Maz49
	Gas burner ring not getting gas (Preview) Gas burner ring not getting gas through (the large one) the other two are working well. Gasd bottles are full. It's a Thetford oven & grill combination in my Jayco outback Starcraft. Any suggestions on likely reason ?	stevewawa	13	1299	11:44 PM Jun 14, 2022 by Hylife
	Camper trailer roof clip downs (Preview) I constantly have trouble clipping down the roof of our van. Too much bedding, but generally it does clipmdown fine. Has anyone else had the same problem? I was thinking of getting a new clip with a longer bolt these but am told they don't make them	Cardie Bob	3	976	09:53 PM Jun 14, 2022 by Cardie Bob
	Unraveling Spaghetti (Preview) I recently purchased a second hand van and found this mess at the batteries. obviously it needs fixing, what would the best solution (bus bars etc) As for identifying wires, is it as easy as turning everything on, remove a wire and see what is now not working? -- Edited by shakey55 on Tuesday 7th of J...	shakey55	27	1975	07:45 AM Jun 11, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Thermocouple (Preview) The Dometic RM 4605 keeps ctutting out when on gas. 240/12 is fine. Fires up ok but flame dies after 30-60 seconds. Have had burner, injector and igniter cleaned to no avail. I am now suspecting the thermocouple may be faulty Fridge had new PCB and eyebrow panel 2 yrs ago. Any ideas?? Thanks for all and a...	Bas + Eve	15	1758	07:56 PM Jun 7, 2022 by Bas + Eve
	Swagman motorhome best process of polishing for protection. (Preview) Hi, we have a Swagman signature with it looks to me like fibreglass exterior panels.i would like to polish the outside up mostly for protection against elements and good looks.what would be the best products and technique for such? thanks for your wisdom in advance. Andrew and Elke	Beaver7	4	1007	04:06 AM Jun 6, 2022 by jegog
	Midi Heki roof vent (Preview) Has anyone changed the crank handle gearbox in one of these? Bloke next door has a new one but cant get anyone to put it in. Thank you for any help	Bas + Eve	0	747	08:25 PM Jun 5, 2022 by Bas + Eve
	Battery warranty? (Preview) I've started a new thread as I didn't wish to hijack the one posted by Goldenyears. He's talking of buying a 200Ah lithium battery which will cost at least $1500, possibly much more. All batteries in Oz come with a warranty both provided by the seller and mandated by law. It is very difficult with a seale...	Mike Harding	6	978	01:08 PM Jun 5, 2022 by PeterInSa
	Anderson Hitch (Preview) I did a search on this topic and came up with a few previous posts but they are a few years old. Our new van will be delivered this month and I would like to change over from using the current heavy bar type WDH to the lighter Anderson Hitch chains and I would really appreciate some feedback from people curre...	The Belmont Bear	13	2297	04:08 PM Jun 3, 2022 by The Belmont Bear
	Swagman battery charging dilemma (Preview) Hi, we have a Swagman motorhome with 4 batteries some for starting some for house,also solar charging but here is a doozy, the alternator belt has been removed and therefore i would have thought no charge from motor but when i start up the volt meters show a definite increase to batteries.im dumbfound...	Beaver7	6	865	08:34 PM Jun 1, 2022 by montie
	12 Volt pump/tap (Preview) Looking at installing a 12 volt water pump purely for the kitchen sink. Wanting to keep the install as simple as possible, and trouble free. Seen this advertised, seems like a good deal....any thoughts on this brand combo unit. Steering away from the $30-$50 jobs advertised online	Phlipper	2	687	12:24 PM Jun 1, 2022 by Phlipper
	Swagman motorhome captain seat covers (Preview) Hi, We have a Swagman motorhome with captain chairs in driver, passenger and lounge area.We are looking for seat covers for such, being comfortable and protective,Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Andrew and Elke	Beaver7	1	563	11:10 AM Jun 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	F150 Lightning (Battery Powered) Released to USA Market (Preview) I just got this update advising that Ford has just started delivering its Battery powered F150 to the USA market. The link is to a Technical not 4X4 commentator. Ford has started delivering the F-150 Lightning \| Engadget	Cupie	2	605	11:06 AM Jun 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries should I Buy (Preview) Would like feedback on anybody has the "Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries" and how they rate them aprox $1730 Specs Nominal Voltage12VNominal Capacity (20HR)340AHDimensionLength: 522 ±3mm (20.55 inches) Width: 268 ±2mm (10.55inches) Container Height: 220 ±2mm (8.66 inches) Total...	Paulp	27	4244	07:11 PM May 31, 2022 by Rusty W
	internet booster (Preview) Hello all, has anyone got an i-Logic 4g internet booster and if so do they work ???	kdazz	19	2601	05:39 PM May 31, 2022 by JG_TECH
	braided gas hose (Preview) hi just wondering if any one has had problems with braided gas hoses going from gas bottle to regulator on van both my hoses have sprung leaks	terrola	19	2541	02:09 PM May 31, 2022 by Beaver7
	Snorkels - are they as good as “they” say.? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for improved fuel economy i have a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and I am pulling a 2.5tonne caravan. I already run a diesel chip	aastek	35	3025	07:58 AM May 31, 2022 by jontee
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