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Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated

keiron · keiron

Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With the battery switch is turned on / down position No interior lights work, just light u...

keiron · keiron

jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTSPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With...

johnnz · johnnz

The flush is not working on my C range Thetford toilet, plenty of water, I'm told there is a fuse located under where the cassette is located, with the cassette out I cannot see this fuse, is there such a fuse, anyone else have this issue. Would like to solve the fuse issue before changing the pump, the imp...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, I'm not very technical but have some limited knowledge. Would appreciate yours views on the following: I have a 50 AMP Anderson Plug on my tow vehicle that supplies charge to the batteries in my van. (Heavy duty cable wired by an Auto Electrician many years back) I also have a 50amp Anderson Plug on...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, I have a 2013 4cyl Turbo Diesel 316 model with 195,000km on the clock and to date the manual gearbox oil and rear diff oil hasn't been changed. Does anyone know the frequency of servicing the manual trans and diff for this model?. I phoned Adelaide Mercedes service dept and got more sense from my dog....

Ian G · Ian G

Wondering how others have wired the 12 volts on their 3 way fridge. Mine is wired by the manufacturer with the 12 v coming from the van batteries and draws approx 20 amps, I have a 20 amp DC-DC charger in the van connected to the tug via an anderson plug (standard arrangement), I was thinking of splitting t...

wanderer 2 · wanderer 2

Hi Vanners, am about to get my tow vehicle remapped. looking for thoughts from those who HAVE done it. current vehicle 2013 BT50 XTR Dual cab. NO DPF. Previous van was 2t loaded and achieved approx 13/14l/100klm fuel economy and towed well. New van 2,5t loaded fuel economy dropped [ as expected] t...

RobDor · RobDor

Recommendations on best silicone/sika to use on caravan roof please ? Will be cutting hole to insert Dometic DRS and want to seal properly. Thanks

iana · iana

Starting to think about an extra transmission oil cooler as the outside temperatures begin to climb. Driving a BT50, 3.2 auto, and monitoring the temperatures, am having to drive slower and slower to keep the temperatures within limits. According to what I am reading 90 degrees is an ideal temperat...

wanderer 2 · wanderer 2

First ever post. Van 18 months old. new build. I regularly keep the van battery charged when not in use. went into the van turned the lights on, nothing, checked the battery meter, flat so hooked it up to power, screen showed just 4,8 volts, left for 24 hours, came back same numbers still flat. Chec...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Over the last few weeks for some reason the battery in my tug has been going flat if the tug is not driven at least every couple of days. The battery was purchased about 18 months ago and was going alright up until a few weeks ago. I had the battery checked by the NRMA when they gave me a start and they told me...

Klaus · Klaus

Hi all, I had the wheel bearings etc serviced. The mechanic stated the bearings and brakes were in good order. I told him that one of the 4 wheels gets quite hot, he found nothing wrong but stated he will repack the bearings. The next trip we went on I found the same wheel became extremely hot, and by the tim...

bruceg · bruceg

The mains power 55°C set-point thermostat in my Suburban water heater, model SW6DEA, failed 'closed'. This caused it to heat up to trip the safety thermostat at 77°C. So I got either cold water or dangerously hot water direct to the kitchen sink in my caravan. New thermostat required, so I looked at...

mischief · mischief

Hi, just added an other 700watts to rig, just to feed a 200ah lithium and 3000watt inverter. Restricting output to about 2000w for general use.. During connection to mppt regulator, considered what to do with source. Use or not ..this is going to be used just for 240v. Existing panels for day to day use...

Balangara · Balangara

Our Jayco Conquest has a large split in the entrance door window which needs to be replaced. Would appreciate any advice on how to go about removing and replacing the perspex as there are no caravan repairers nearby. Many thanks in advance.

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi has anyone got a Ford Ranger with a Wholesale Automatic Transmissions transmission cooler fitted What I want to know is where there temp gauge sender is fitted Is the fitting that goes into the transmission replaced with a different fitting with the sensor in it or is the hot line piping cur and di...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. On my maiden voyage of my fd33T civi I was crusing along fine, good power from engine and turbo. All was going fine. All fluids (oil and violent ect) were all topped up and good. About 10 mins away from Newcastle NSW my temps went high extremely quickly, I pulled over and noticed my lower r...

mark gardiner · mark gardiner

Hi all, We have a 2-year-old van with a Swift Gas/Electric HWS requiring the need to replace the relief valve on it. I've got the valve but wondering what the easiest way is to replace it given its location in the unit. Is there any advice, photos, video or instructions on how this needs to come apart to re...

iana · iana

On Facebook, they're talking about a "Gen Y hitch", what is it, apart from extending the tow ball further back, I can't see any thing special.

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	DVD Monitor Player, (Preview) I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated	Bicyclecamper	2	806	07:44 PM Feb 24, 2022 by Corndoggy
	jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTS (Preview) Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With the battery switch is turned on / down position No interior lights work, just light u...	keiron	4	759	08:41 AM Feb 24, 2022 by Gundog
	No interior lights (Preview) jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTSPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With...	keiron	1	716	07:00 PM Feb 23, 2022 by patrol03
	Theford Toilet not flushing (Preview) The flush is not working on my C range Thetford toilet, plenty of water, I'm told there is a fuse located under where the cassette is located, with the cassette out I cannot see this fuse, is there such a fuse, anyone else have this issue. Would like to solve the fuse issue before changing the pump, the imp...	johnnz	7	1012	06:10 PM Feb 23, 2022 by herks
	Anderson Plug-Charging (Preview) Hi, I'm not very technical but have some limited knowledge. Would appreciate yours views on the following: I have a 50 AMP Anderson Plug on my tow vehicle that supplies charge to the batteries in my van. (Heavy duty cable wired by an Auto Electrician many years back) I also have a 50amp Anderson Plug on...	gypsy2600	3	937	01:31 PM Feb 23, 2022 by Ian G
	Mercedes Sprinter Diff Oil Change (Preview) Hi, I have a 2013 4cyl Turbo Diesel 316 model with 195,000km on the clock and to date the manual gearbox oil and rear diff oil hasn't been changed. Does anyone know the frequency of servicing the manual trans and diff for this model?. I phoned Adelaide Mercedes service dept and got more sense from my dog....	ROAD RUNNER	3	968	09:23 PM Feb 22, 2022 by ROAD RUNNER
	Wiring 3 way fridge (Preview) Wondering how others have wired the 12 volts on their 3 way fridge. Mine is wired by the manufacturer with the 12 v coming from the van batteries and draws approx 20 amps, I have a 20 amp DC-DC charger in the van connected to the tug via an anderson plug (standard arrangement), I was thinking of splitting t...	Ian G	18	5725	05:29 PM Feb 22, 2022 by PeterD
	re-mapping tow vehicle (Preview) Hi Vanners, am about to get my tow vehicle remapped. looking for thoughts from those who HAVE done it. current vehicle 2013 BT50 XTR Dual cab. NO DPF. Previous van was 2t loaded and achieved approx 13/14l/100klm fuel economy and towed well. New van 2,5t loaded fuel economy dropped [ as expected] t...	wanderer 2	22	1524	08:08 PM Feb 20, 2022 by fwdoz
	Sealing roof on top (Preview) Recommendations on best silicone/sika to use on caravan roof please ? Will be cutting hole to insert Dometic DRS and want to seal properly. Thanks	RobDor	11	5055	09:51 AM Feb 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Transmission oil temperature. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Starting to think about an extra transmission oil cooler as the outside temperatures begin to climb. Driving a BT50, 3.2 auto, and monitoring the temperatures, am having to drive slower and slower to keep the temperatures within limits. According to what I am reading 90 degrees is an ideal temperat...	iana	65	8038	09:48 AM Feb 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Van Battery trouble (Preview) First ever post. Van 18 months old. new build. I regularly keep the van battery charged when not in use. went into the van turned the lights on, nothing, checked the battery meter, flat so hooked it up to power, screen showed just 4,8 volts, left for 24 hours, came back same numbers still flat. Chec...	wanderer 2	22	1976	11:46 AM Feb 18, 2022 by DUSTYRHODES
	Flat Battery (Preview) Over the last few weeks for some reason the battery in my tug has been going flat if the tug is not driven at least every couple of days. The battery was purchased about 18 months ago and was going alright up until a few weeks ago. I had the battery checked by the NRMA when they gave me a start and they told me...	DMaxer	25	2263	09:17 AM Feb 18, 2022 by DMaxer
	One wheel gets very hot ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, I had the wheel bearings etc serviced. The mechanic stated the bearings and brakes were in good order. I told him that one of the 4 wheels gets quite hot, he found nothing wrong but stated he will repack the bearings. The next trip we went on I found the same wheel became extremely hot, and by the tim...	Klaus	35	6423	09:00 AM Feb 18, 2022 by Hitting the road
	Suburban Therostat DIY Repair - cheap (Preview) The mains power 55°C set-point thermostat in my Suburban water heater, model SW6DEA, failed 'closed'. This caused it to heat up to trip the safety thermostat at 77°C. So I got either cold water or dangerously hot water direct to the kitchen sink in my caravan. New thermostat required, so I looked at...	bruceg	5	1189	08:59 AM Feb 15, 2022 by patrol03
	Inverter (Preview) Hi, just added an other 700watts to rig, just to feed a 200ah lithium and 3000watt inverter. Restricting output to about 2000w for general use.. During connection to mppt regulator, considered what to do with source. Use or not ..this is going to be used just for 240v. Existing panels for day to day use...	mischief	13	1623	02:24 PM Feb 13, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Replacing the perspex in a jayco motorhome entrance door (Preview) Our Jayco Conquest has a large split in the entrance door window which needs to be replaced. Would appreciate any advice on how to go about removing and replacing the perspex as there are no caravan repairers nearby. Many thanks in advance.	Balangara	1	1293	10:40 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Transmission Cooler (Preview) Hi has anyone got a Ford Ranger with a Wholesale Automatic Transmissions transmission cooler fitted What I want to know is where there temp gauge sender is fitted Is the fitting that goes into the transmission replaced with a different fitting with the sensor in it or is the hot line piping cur and di...	Bukhouse	0	1002	09:37 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Bukhouse
	Extreme oil consumption ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone. On my maiden voyage of my fd33T civi I was crusing along fine, good power from engine and turbo. All was going fine. All fluids (oil and violent ect) were all topped up and good. About 10 mins away from Newcastle NSW my temps went high extremely quickly, I pulled over and noticed my lower r...	tuggersbmx	30	2948	03:43 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	SWIFT HWS (Preview) Hi all, We have a 2-year-old van with a Swift Gas/Electric HWS requiring the need to replace the relief valve on it. I've got the valve but wondering what the easiest way is to replace it given its location in the unit. Is there any advice, photos, video or instructions on how this needs to come apart to re...	mark gardiner	5	1393	07:54 PM Feb 10, 2022 by Craig1
	Gen Y hitch ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) On Facebook, they're talking about a "Gen Y hitch", what is it, apart from extending the tow ball further back, I can't see any thing special.	iana	102	6830	07:36 PM Feb 9, 2022 by yobarr
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