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Craig1 · Craig1

ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake

swamp · swamp

hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...

mandyholmes · mandyholmes

Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...

peekazboo · peekazboo

I have been searching to purchase a Safari Xtrak off road caravan and had been hoping my 2010 Landrover Discovery would have done the job towing it but I have been told that it can not because of the weight on the rear axle.. Felt pretty sour faced as I love it ( I know by putting this comment I probably will g...

eianm · eianm

we have a 2021 Ducato with the 9 speed ZF auto trans with a WINDSOR SIMPSON body and love it! Just wondering if anyone with a Ducato tows a Jimny or similar- interested to hear how it affects performance. So far, been truly blown away with the road performance of the Ducato, but also starting to realise ho...

jegog · jegog

Before heading off again I am interested in fitting a gps tracker in the van and maybe the vehicle. I need advice on the different types and the pro's and con's of each one. Also it seems to me that combining a tracker with an emergency beacon would be a good idea.

bruceg · bruceg

There is a sliding door between the bedroom suite and the rest of the van to provide privacy in many caravans. In our Traveller Prodigy this door became stuck, fully open. It would wobble a bit and move along its top track about 20mm, but no further. I used my cheap usb borescope (camera on a bendy wand)...

mgtlat · mgtlat

Is it a major problem if I cannot reset the RCD? Is there an easy fix or it needs replacing? and is it a DYI job or electrician?

Katerina · Katerina

I am new to the game and have a Avida Busselton Motorhome and so far I have been using only electricity, but would like to know how the system works when I will be free camping. I do have solar. Thanks in anticipation.

DMaxer · DMaxer

Can someone tell me the name of the part that fits on the metal bar in the shower on which the shower rose and hose attaches. It is that thing that can slide up and down and also moves side to side with the shower rose attached. The end on my present one has broken off internally and as a result the shower rose a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, the attached are coming up for sale at that Supermarket mob that sell 'stuff' as well. Has anyone got these or what say you? Would it just be a clean swap with deep cell or other things have to be changed? -- Edited by Dougwe on Wednesday 30th of March 2022 02:33:25 PM

denno · denno

Hi can any one help I have an ef2400is & the stator is gone an Australian one is around $750 but I can get one from America for $129 US but no one can tell me if it is compatible with our model or if it will put out 230volts or only put out 110volts does anyone out there know

Smith · Smith

I have a MacAirbook, is there any way I can download wikicamps to this device ? I will confess to being technologically challenged. Any illumination cast on this problem would be appreciated. Smith

Sivad · Sivad

My van has a reduced water pressure inlet , but the pressure is so that to have a shower the tanks must have water in them and the pump turned on.is the a difference in the pressure inlet or can it be changed to get a reasonable tap pressure. The van is a Roma.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allwhat would make my cruise control stop working on my 105 landcruiser even no green light on the dashcheers snap

Phlipper · Phlipper

Just bought a new deep cycle battery, solar blanket, charger and " XTM Battery Box "........ I have a basic and likely silly question. The battery box has a circuit breaker switch and built in voltmeter which seems to work fine. My question is .... should the circuit switch\voltmeter be on or off when...

Phlipper · Phlipper

I have noticed on a few Vans lately, { mine is a Jayco Freedom } there is what I presume to be a stupidly place ground/earth wire at the bottom of the door frame. It is unsurprisingly broken due to opening/closing of the door, has been broken for years by the look of it. Seems a silly place to have a wire and...

Sivad · Sivad

What is good for replacement for original fitments of 2015 cruiser

GeoffSB · GeoffSB

Hi everyone, just joined grey nomads (though I feel like a charlatan as I am bald .... no grey at all!!). I am neither a technical person or very handy, so I lose out on all counts. I need advice please. I very recently purchased a 2nd hand Jayco Outback, 2021 model. It has a Sphere BTM7100S caravan rev...

eianm · eianm

Has anyone succeeded with a google chromecast plugged into the TV's USB for power for the chromecast - it is not supposed to work ( suposedly the uSB cant provide enough power), but i dont have 240v available at the TV in my Windsor Simpson motorhome. So just wondering if anyone has found a work around so...

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	Zone RV - potential gas exhaust fault (Preview) ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake	Craig1	0	1236	08:55 AM Apr 22, 2022 by Craig1
	Ryco catch cans upgraded (Preview) hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...	swamp	0	967	07:55 PM Apr 21, 2022 by swamp
	2013 Mazda BT 50 EGR failure EGR failure (Preview) Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...	mandyholmes	11	5530	02:35 AM Apr 21, 2022 by swamp
	Safari Xtrak 19.6 advice (Preview) I have been searching to purchase a Safari Xtrak off road caravan and had been hoping my 2010 Landrover Discovery would have done the job towing it but I have been told that it can not because of the weight on the rear axle.. Felt pretty sour faced as I love it ( I know by putting this comment I probably will g...	peekazboo	21	3005	06:56 AM Apr 20, 2022 by bratboy
	Fiat Ducato towing a suzuki jimny- anyone? (Preview) we have a 2021 Ducato with the 9 speed ZF auto trans with a WINDSOR SIMPSON body and love it! Just wondering if anyone with a Ducato tows a Jimny or similar- interested to hear how it affects performance. So far, been truly blown away with the road performance of the Ducato, but also starting to realise ho...	eianm	2	1081	09:26 PM Apr 19, 2022 by Steel Dog
	GPS trackers (Preview) Before heading off again I am interested in fitting a gps tracker in the van and maybe the vehicle. I need advice on the different types and the pro's and con's of each one. Also it seems to me that combining a tracker with an emergency beacon would be a good idea.	jegog	5	2141	07:12 AM Apr 18, 2022 by dorian
	Sliding Door Stuck (and fix) (Preview) There is a sliding door between the bedroom suite and the rest of the van to provide privacy in many caravans. In our Traveller Prodigy this door became stuck, fully open. It would wobble a bit and move along its top track about 20mm, but no further. I used my cheap usb borescope (camera on a bendy wand)...	bruceg	9	7640	10:37 PM Apr 14, 2022 by watsea
	Rcd won’t reset (Preview) Is it a major problem if I cannot reset the RCD? Is there an easy fix or it needs replacing? and is it a DYI job or electrician?	mgtlat	7	1358	10:34 AM Apr 14, 2022 by PeterD
	How the power system when you have electricity, gas and battery. (Preview) I am new to the game and have a Avida Busselton Motorhome and so far I have been using only electricity, but would like to know how the system works when I will be free camping. I do have solar. Thanks in anticipation.	Katerina	13	2507	03:11 PM Apr 13, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	A Rose By Any Other Name (Preview) Can someone tell me the name of the part that fits on the metal bar in the shower on which the shower rose and hose attaches. It is that thing that can slide up and down and also moves side to side with the shower rose attached. The end on my present one has broken off internally and as a result the shower rose a...	DMaxer	5	1376	07:01 AM Apr 12, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Howdy all, the attached are coming up for sale at that Supermarket mob that sell 'stuff' as well. Has anyone got these or what say you? Would it just be a clean swap with deep cell or other things have to be changed? -- Edited by Dougwe on Wednesday 30th of March 2022 02:33:25 PM	Dougwe	31	9521	09:58 AM Apr 10, 2022 by Dicko1
	YAMAHA EF2400IS GENERATOR (Preview) Hi can any one help I have an ef2400is & the stator is gone an Australian one is around $750 but I can get one from America for $129 US but no one can tell me if it is compatible with our model or if it will put out 230volts or only put out 110volts does anyone out there know	denno	12	2442	07:51 PM Apr 9, 2022 by DeBe
	wiki camps on Apple Mac (Preview) I have a MacAirbook, is there any way I can download wikicamps to this device ? I will confess to being technologically challenged. Any illumination cast on this problem would be appreciated. Smith	Smith	3	2721	01:17 PM Apr 9, 2022 by Smith
	Caravan water pressure (Preview) My van has a reduced water pressure inlet , but the pressure is so that to have a shower the tanks must have water in them and the pump turned on.is the a difference in the pressure inlet or can it be changed to get a reasonable tap pressure. The van is a Roma.	Sivad	9	3995	12:36 PM Apr 9, 2022 by KJB
	cruise control (Preview) hi allwhat would make my cruise control stop working on my 105 landcruiser even no green light on the dashcheers snap	snap1946	6	1416	08:29 PM Apr 7, 2022 by Joda
	XTM Battery Box Query (Preview) Just bought a new deep cycle battery, solar blanket, charger and " XTM Battery Box "........ I have a basic and likely silly question. The battery box has a circuit breaker switch and built in voltmeter which seems to work fine. My question is .... should the circuit switch\voltmeter be on or off when...	Phlipper	12	3711	11:51 AM Apr 7, 2022 by Corndoggy
	Weird wire placement (Preview) I have noticed on a few Vans lately, { mine is a Jayco Freedom } there is what I presume to be a stupidly place ground/earth wire at the bottom of the door frame. It is unsurprisingly broken due to opening/closing of the door, has been broken for years by the look of it. Seems a silly place to have a wire and...	Phlipper	7	2058	08:29 AM Apr 7, 2022 by Phlipper
	Batteries for 200 series (Preview) What is good for replacement for original fitments of 2015 cruiser	Sivad	3	1515	06:32 PM Apr 6, 2022 by deverall11
	reversing camera advice camera reverse camera sphere furion (Preview) Hi everyone, just joined grey nomads (though I feel like a charlatan as I am bald .... no grey at all!!). I am neither a technical person or very handy, so I lose out on all counts. I need advice please. I very recently purchased a 2nd hand Jayco Outback, 2021 model. It has a Sphere BTM7100S caravan rev...	GeoffSB	29	9607	05:11 PM Apr 6, 2022 by bruceg
	converting a new axis 24"TV to a smart TV?? (Preview) Has anyone succeeded with a google chromecast plugged into the TV's USB for power for the chromecast - it is not supposed to work ( suposedly the uSB cant provide enough power), but i dont have 240v available at the TV in my Windsor Simpson motorhome. So just wondering if anyone has found a work around so...	eianm	3	2196	10:42 AM Apr 5, 2022 by Corndoggy
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