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Landcruiser V8 Engine Overhaul
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Engine has done 370k and rear main bearing seal done 10k back. This service, bearing seal appears to have failed again. Dealer is going to remove gearbox to see if the bearing was not fitted properly, OR investigate as to whether the crankshaft has play in the main bearings. if the bearing seal is faul...
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Snippy
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Solar mat flexible folding solar panel.
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Afternoon, How are people finding the Flexible folding solar panels, I have a 120 solid folding panel, very heavy, I am interested in any info on the lighter folding panel. and how they are working. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Bowser.
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bowser
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220litre Waeco Compressor Fridge
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We have a Waeco 220litre Compressor Fridge in our caravan. During a normal cycle, after the Fridge has been running for some time, the compressor will stop and start several time. The Stops & starts will only last 1 -2 seconds and maybe happen 4 to 6 times. The fridge will then run normal for a period...
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Parma
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Uses for diesel
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Hi everyone, I'm inquiring about the uses for diesel while camping, so far I see cooking, heating and hot water. So far I have only seen a heater and wondered if anyone has modified one to produce hot water as well? and where to get information about cookers. Thanks in advance.
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peatop
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Fixing a window strut on our caravan
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After driving on some very corrugated dirt roads near the Riversleigh Fossil Site, one of the struts on our largest window of our Golf Savannah Maxxi 390 came loose and the strut began swinging from the window. We found a nut on the seat below the strut. It appears that the U shaped strut is connected to t...
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Derek Barnes
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Axle underling
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Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...
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mark and kerry
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ALKO ESC lights turned red
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Hi fellow travellers, on the road in NT Mataranka and just went to connect my red Anderson plug in this morning and the 3-4 lights were red- normally flicker a little in the red then turn all green Ive Just had the bearings and magnets replaced and the hubs machined at the 10,000 service- hopefully noth...
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Ronzo
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Keeping DUST out
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How do you stop dust and water from getting into the water heater vent?
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FlyAway
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Flow chart.
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what is realistic or how long is a piece of string ?
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I understand, this is not an easy question and there is no one single answer for this and I'm not looking for one. Also, I'm not looking for 'its a personal choice' answer, because I understand that too. What I'm after is a realistic and 'general' view from you guys that have a long experience with vans. S...
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RobDor
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Axle underling
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Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...
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mark and kerry
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Waeco Fridge bits
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Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...
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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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