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Swift hot water troubles
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Hi all .I have a 1yr old swift 28 ltr model GEHW B.last year l escaped the lockdown and ran it on gas trouble free for 3 months. This year 2021 I've had nothing but trouble running on gas. For some unknown reason the flame started popping every now and then. Pulled it apart cleaned connections made sure the...
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redrider
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fuel economy
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Hi I am concerned about the amount of diesel I am using towing a 2.5tonne caravan. I have the MY21 Isuzu cab chassis automatic. We recently drove down from Qld to Vic and recorded our fuel usage all the way. We are averaging 18ltrs to the 100k. I have heard some people say that they get as good as 14.5, but...
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Solar
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Hi, Just wondering if there is a wrong/right way to charge your caravan batteries whilst the van is under cover. I have been running a power cord from our power point to the van each time the voltage drops to around 12V. Some others charge their batteries by placing their "mobile" solar panels in th...
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gypsy2600
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2 is diesel air heater..
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Back about 2 months our 10 month old eBay heater decided not to finish starting. There is fuel to the pump, had the lines apart. 12.6 volts of current at the joiner near the heater in the caravan, also down at the pump and on the LED controller. Pressing start, it doing the right things, you can feel the wa...
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Radar
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Thuraya XT Lite
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Looking to purchase satellite phone in near future for big lapping.
Appreciate comments on subject phone.
Thankyou
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KymLou
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TV swivel Bracket
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Bought the van with this set of screws where possible a previously tv bracket was Would like to purchase same bracket with same configuration as the screws in the picture. Would anybody know what brand would suite have difficult in finding on line ? Dimension of screws 100H x 60W
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Paulp
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sunliner ranger 4x4 motorhome
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Has anyone owned one of these motorhomes ?
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goldenyears
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RV Media Tv Low Voltage Warning
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Hi All, First time post . Searched the forum on this topic but havent found a solution...So wondering if any one can provide advice. Purchased RV Media 19in Evolution TV from Camec which has Low Voltage Function Despite all my efforts as follows 1/dedicated 12 volt heavy cage cable direct to battery...
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divesight
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Tight 12 Pin Connection on Caravan to Tow Vehicle
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Hi all, I have just recently picked up my new van and tow vehicle. I am finding that the 12 pin male to female connector is extremely tight. I have had several vans and trailers in the past but have never come across one so tight. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue. It is a real fight to join both togethe...
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RAINBIRD ROVERS
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AM Reception in the modern cars
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G'day, I've been told by car dealers, owners of radio equipment sales shops & my owner's hand book that "people these days don't listen to AM radio!" They stream it, listen to pre-recorded internet music, etc." Well I for one do & when travelling away from the major centres, it is often only th...
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removing silicon from van cladding
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My Roadstar pop top has had silicon sealer spread in and along the horizontal seams in the cladding at the rear, the silicon seems to be about 10mm either side of the seam bit is almost invisible until I tow the van in a dusty area, then I have a dusty line across the back of the van on each seam, I have tried to...
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oxleigh
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TV antenna poor reception.
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Have been having Tv reception problems for a couple of years. Have winegard antenna the horizontal/vertical figure 8 style. the reception has been consistently poor. I have checked cable connections all nice and tight. Looked at junction box marked winegard 2way splitter ( marked 1in and 2out co...
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jeepnudger
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Pin holes in carefree awning
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Evening forum members, On rolling out carefree awning as a pre-trip check, we (the wife) noticed some pin holes in the fabric. I think I read, some time in the past, that you can use liquid paper to fill the holes? If not, can I smear a small dap (smoothed out) of wet area clear silicon, sikaflex or seam st...
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Turbocharging an Isuzu 4.6 4hg1 motor in a swagman motorhome.
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I am looking at a Swagman signature 1998 with a 4hgi 4.6 engine. I have heard they are a bit sluggish so was thinking of adding a turbo charger.Any thoughts. thanks
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Water Tanks
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New caravan user here and just going everything before first trip. When mains water is hooked up, Im guessing you dont need to use the water pumps ? Use pumps when drawing from tanks ? Also, does water mains go through the tanks or seperate route ? I ask because, Ive done a bleach clean of tanks and water li...
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RobDor
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Van house battery as a breakaway battery wiring change
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Has anyone done this mod? using the breakaway box without the small battery, deleting the charge system and hooking up the system to work off the caravan house battery?. Have you any Pictures or wiring diagram of your alterations. I have checked this out and it is leagal to do, it needs to be active for 1...
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Resealing the Caravan
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Hi Techies, Well the NSW lockdown has given plenty of time a sit and ponder, what will I do next. Pricing up the cost to have my Roadstar resealed, I was quoted about est $4000 for removing all corner strips, replace with new and reseal. Then they get to it in maybe 3 months, this was the first and only est...
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Ram Man
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First time off grid caravanning
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Dear all, looking for some advice here please Its my first time going to an unpowered campsite and just using my van battery for power for 3 nights . Will be using my cook top stove and frig on gas settings obviously but I would like to know how long my van battery will last when using other appliances Ill b...
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What is this called ?
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Please see attached pic. The material of the black top half on the front ?? I know the bottom half is the black chequer plate stuff, but the top half is like a soft vinyl/plastic stuff with a bit of padding. Know what its called, or where I can get it please ? Thanks
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RobDor
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FUSION V-LPF-12-100 battery
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Friend needed a replacement for his 2 x 100Ah house batteries while on tour and was offered this battery for what he considered a reasonable price and rang me for "expert approval" first.
I could only give him generic advice at the time.
Specs seem good and it does have a 3 year warranty so..
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