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Fan in the Van MKII
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Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...
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petengail
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Earth on caravan doors.
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Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....
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Xtrail51
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Red engines
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Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated
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shadyandme
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Wheel Jacks
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We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...
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Tats
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Deep cycle batteries.
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Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...
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briche
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motorhome alarm
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Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks
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goldcoaster
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Anyone live near Cranbourne, Melbourne with mechanical knowledge?
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I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...
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Happywanderer
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Strong 4664x Help needed
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Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks
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wootts
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queston about redarc sb112 dual battery soleniod
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hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...
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possumyvonne
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battery monitor
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Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...
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peter and rose
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towing capability of a HiAce campervan
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Anyone know what the towing capability is roughly speaking of a Hi Ace campervan? I see Hi Ace vans around with tow balls and I am just wondering...? Annie
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pawsoz
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correct oil for 4.2 ltr toyota 2005 landcruiser.
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Hi all, another question for you. We look as if we will be going down the above tug. What I would like to know is what is the recommended engine oil is and how often should it be changed [I've been told 5000 kms]. While we are at it what is the replacement kms for things as oil, fuel, air filters, etc. I gues...
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briche
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wind generator, thoughts please
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http://www.wholesalesolar.com/products.folder/wind-folder/airx12.html
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possumyvonne
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Mazda BT50 Towing/Suspension question
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Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...
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Tow vehicle
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Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...
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briche
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canvas bed flies for jayco dove
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hi guys i want/need any info that you very wise people can give me on canvas bed flies for our dear old dove. have searched the web and all i can find are the baged variety. i was thinking more of the type on a sail track (think thats what its called) and must be canvas so that the canvas under it stays dry fo...
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lyn-n-ken
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electric brakes
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Hello All just need some info on electric brakes after towing the van for a little while the wheels and brakes on the van are quite hot , is this ok or should I have them checked. cliff
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leaving soon
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Confusion reins
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Hi All, Sorry to bother you all again but I need your advice (yet again!!!). I'm a bit confused re the jargon used and the difference between sway bars, torsion bars & wdh. I thought they were all the same thing but I'm not sure. What I do know is that they are used to reduce swaying when towing a van, do...
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Cee
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dual battery system, charging, help needed
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hi all, hope every one is well i hope i can explain this properly, so here goes i have a dual battery system on our pajero, its fitted with a 90amp alternator i also have a redark 112 battery isolator for the front and rear batteries batts are nz70zz and agm 103 amp i want to run my 2 weaco fridges 35lt, 40lt i w...
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possumyvonne
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Make Your own Solar Generator.
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Just found this interesting page. [Hope this works.] http://www.how2solar.tk/ This looks easy enough for me to do. UH-OH !!! Just went back to the page, and some of it contains advertising. I've already contacted Cindy, and if she says it has to go, I'll take it off. Be a shame, as the origin...
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Sheba
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