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M80 D · M80 D

Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level and if there are better or cheaper alternatives or should I just use a spirit level to level the van when unhitching the van.

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Just a quick one, we have a dometic 3 way fridge and are heading off free camping in a couple of days. the wife turned on the fridge yesterday and run the fridge on mains power. The fridge has been "running" for 24 hours now and the inside temp is around 20 degrees and nor cold by any stretch of your ima...

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

my tug bt50 towing concept 630,has only 20k km I think it's a waste of money as yet for a full suspension upgrade, would air bags be any good. Cheers juspokinlong

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

What is a safe level of EGT temps for a FD33T or ED33T? Getting ready to install egt sensor and gauge to fine tune engine.

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. So I finally have my FD33T engine producing boost. I took it to cooma diesel and after a few days and they test drive it they said that it was underpowered and only getting 6 psi boost. He said to install a boost controller and try get it up to 10psi and then go from there. Hooked one up and test d...

Liamray · Liamray

I know there are several threads on Clearview Mirrors, but they seem to be about the 1st Gen Mirrors. I think the concept of the mirrors is great and it seems the 1st Gen Mirrors didnt have any real problems, but, Ive seen several sites that have had quite a few people who are having problems with the Next G...

Chambo27 · Chambo27

Hi All, My SWIFT HWS has just started playing up, will stay lit on gas. It lights, burns fo a second or two then shuts off. Does this three times then goes into standard error mode, like it does when you run out of gas. I have had the cover off, blown out the dust, had the control module out, blown out more dust...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

This is not an advert., but I had a serious mould issue on my poptop curtain and front and rear of the van. Nothing over the last 6 years would remove it, and as I am selling it, I expected to take a hit in it's sale price over it. Then my wife bought a Selley's product Rapid Mould Killer. I spray it on, and le...

terrola · terrola

has any one bought a solar tyre monitor from pressuremate.shop online your opinions? thanks

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. I have a feeling that my 105ah deep cycle aux battery in back of ute linked to redarc BCDC 25amp charger may be "gone"! Multi meter read 12.5v before leaving this morning for a 1hr 15min drive to Adelaide. We only had the 180litre Thetford van fridge connected through heavy cabling and grey ande...

Recoup · Recoup

Any one got a Chinese Diesel heater , I need one to heat my workshop , I watched some Youtube videos and still not sure whether to buy one.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi have this clamp meter that will read AC current but I don't know how to get it to read AC amps. Aussie Paul.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM

tonyd · tonyd

What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony

Ger08 · Ger08

I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?

Itchum · Itchum

Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.

Marlene6 · Marlene6

Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?

bowser · bowser

Tricks to making the pump a bit quieter in my Diesel heater. Ideas Thank you.

mischief · mischief

Just put a new one in, solid mass kit. Rattles in Bell housing on idle. OK when depressed or low revs.. Noisy only on idle. Any ideas. Was OK b/4 .just slipping.

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, hoping to get some help,information please. we were towing our very small ( 13.5 ft ) caravan, all was normal untill we got to a, not very steep hill of which i have driven up many times before , when after approx 300mtrs up,transmission dropped back a gear which seemed normal then a few seconds late...

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	Savvy Level or Spirit Level ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level and if there are better or cheaper alternatives or should I just use a spirit level to level the van when unhitching the van.	M80 D	45	5000	10:44 AM Jun 17, 2021 by Dicko1
	Dometic RM2350 fridge not getting cold (Preview) Hi all; Just a quick one, we have a dometic 3 way fridge and are heading off free camping in a couple of days. the wife turned on the fridge yesterday and run the fridge on mains power. The fridge has been "running" for 24 hours now and the inside temp is around 20 degrees and nor cold by any stretch of your ima...	valiant81	6	3816	07:39 PM Jun 14, 2021 by Cupie
	Air bags (Preview) my tug bt50 towing concept 630,has only 20k km I think it's a waste of money as yet for a full suspension upgrade, would air bags be any good. Cheers juspokinlong	Juspokinlong	13	2149	10:00 PM Jun 11, 2021 by mischief
	EGT temps (Preview) What is a safe level of EGT temps for a FD33T or ED33T? Getting ready to install egt sensor and gauge to fine tune engine.	tuggersbmx	11	1573	08:56 PM Jun 10, 2021 by tuggersbmx
	Safe boost level for fd33t (Preview) Hi everyone. So I finally have my FD33T engine producing boost. I took it to cooma diesel and after a few days and they test drive it they said that it was underpowered and only getting 6 psi boost. He said to install a boost controller and try get it up to 10psi and then go from there. Hooked one up and test d...	tuggersbmx	16	1474	06:44 PM Jun 10, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Clearview Next Gen Mirrors (Preview) I know there are several threads on Clearview Mirrors, but they seem to be about the 1st Gen Mirrors. I think the concept of the mirrors is great and it seems the 1st Gen Mirrors didnt have any real problems, but, Ive seen several sites that have had quite a few people who are having problems with the Next G...	Liamray	9	3429	08:09 AM Jun 9, 2021 by Liamray
	SWIFT HWS gas issue. (Preview) Hi All, My SWIFT HWS has just started playing up, will stay lit on gas. It lights, burns fo a second or two then shuts off. Does this three times then goes into standard error mode, like it does when you run out of gas. I have had the cover off, blown out the dust, had the control module out, blown out more dust...	Chambo27	4	1350	10:24 PM Jun 8, 2021 by oldbloke
	Mould on Vans and Poptop Curtains (Preview) This is not an advert., but I had a serious mould issue on my poptop curtain and front and rear of the van. Nothing over the last 6 years would remove it, and as I am selling it, I expected to take a hit in it's sale price over it. Then my wife bought a Selley's product Rapid Mould Killer. I spray it on, and le...	Bicyclecamper	1	1013	04:20 PM Jun 7, 2021 by Possum3
	tpms solar monitor (Preview) has any one bought a solar tyre monitor from pressuremate.shop online your opinions? thanks	terrola	3	1195	06:06 PM Jun 6, 2021 by KevinC
	Time For New Battery? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey all. I have a feeling that my 105ah deep cycle aux battery in back of ute linked to redarc BCDC 25amp charger may be "gone"! Multi meter read 12.5v before leaving this morning for a 1hr 15min drive to Adelaide. We only had the 180litre Thetford van fridge connected through heavy cabling and grey ande...	oiddad	30	2878	03:39 PM Jun 6, 2021 by oiddad
	Cheap Diesel Heater (Preview) Any one got a Chinese Diesel heater , I need one to heat my workshop , I watched some Youtube videos and still not sure whether to buy one.	Recoup	7	1489	10:50 AM Jun 5, 2021 by Recoup
	Help please... (Preview) Hi have this clamp meter that will read AC current but I don't know how to get it to read AC amps. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	5	1222	02:56 PM Jun 4, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Information - all things electrical (Preview) Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM	Mike Harding	4	1067	02:07 PM Jun 2, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Dual SIM phones (Preview) What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony	tonyd	5	1124	10:20 AM Jun 2, 2021 by Grandad5
	Lead crystal batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?	Ger08	40	6970	08:01 PM May 31, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Rear view camera (Preview) Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.	Itchum	7	1226	07:10 PM May 30, 2021 by Liamray
	Avida Birdsville motorhome leaking ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?	Marlene6	37	6817	03:10 PM May 30, 2021 by Possum3
	Diesel heater (Preview) Tricks to making the pump a bit quieter in my Diesel heater. Ideas Thank you.	bowser	5	1443	04:06 PM May 29, 2021 by markmack
	Colorado clutch (Preview) Just put a new one in, solid mass kit. Rattles in Bell housing on idle. OK when depressed or low revs.. Noisy only on idle. Any ideas. Was OK b/4 .just slipping.	mischief	9	1745	11:48 AM May 24, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	MAZDA BT50 2018 WENT INTO LIMP MODE TOWING UP A HILL WITH SMALL CARAVAN ATTACHED. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi, hoping to get some help,information please. we were towing our very small ( 13.5 ft ) caravan, all was normal untill we got to a, not very steep hill of which i have driven up many times before , when after approx 300mtrs up,transmission dropped back a gear which seemed normal then a few seconds late...	cobberdog	94	10403	10:46 AM May 24, 2021 by cobberdog
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