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Ldogg · Ldogg

My 1993 Hiace camper van doesnt have a handle to open rear door from inside. Does anyone else have the same and does anyone no how to fit one

desertfox · desertfox

Hi Has anyone had any experience with the Hayman Reese Smart Check Battery Monitor and lithium batteries? I contacted Hayman Reese and was told that it should work but may not be as accurate as it should be. It appears that the monitor was developed before lithium batteries became so popular. Any comm...

Humpo · Humpo

Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...

hako · hako

I have 2 of these lamps on the front of our Olympic Sprinter poptop, both work with a tap/thumps which to me indicates bad or corroded connection to the festoon bulb. As I don't want to snap the plastic by levering in the wrong place I wonder if anyone else has had experience in removing the cover to acces...

mixedup · mixedup

I'm just noting that wiht the Truma Hot Water (UltraRapid) system (Gas & 240V) if you forget to fill the tank or someone drains the tank and you try to operate the element it will burn out. Was wondering then: a) Any tips / ideas on a way to protect against this? (noting the product doesn't) b) Whils...

wootts · wootts

Would anyone be running a Foxtel decoder through a Modified Sine Wave inverter. any problems? Cheers Wootts

Stl · Stl

Hi, I've checked all previous posts but, my D2 ( only been used for at the most 6 hours) stopped working and now won't start, blows white smoke. I've replaced the glow plug, glow plug screen, cleaned the filter on the pump and replaced the inline fuel filter as well. I've stripped it completely down and n...

Lucas club · Lucas club

Hi all we are having our new van built..... and Im sick of the noise of roof mounted units so am going with the split system would be interesting to hear the thoughts of those with split domestic type aircon as to their experiences with them we are getting a 23 foot van and hoping a 3.5k rev cycle inverter s...

Gundog · Gundog

What size inverter would you suggest to power a single appliance which is 240v 320watts at 6amps. Inverter will be connected to a 60ah AGM battery which is charged by a 70amp alternator, the inverter will only in use while the motor is running.

TroyK · TroyK

Hi All, I own a 2011 Jayco Expanda van, which unfortunately has no battery power on board. We have recently booked a 3 day holiday to an unpowered campsite in a national park which has no lighting. I'm hoping that someone may be able to suggest some reasonably priced solar lighting options that I can use...

Klaus · Klaus

Hi All, This question I am sure must have been asked before. However at the risk of repeating any replies, I would like to ask about which TV antenna most would recommend. I have a winegard similar in shape as the sensar 111, it looks like a flat metal sheet type with a booster, which works fine in are...

RonM · RonM

Hi Just bought a Cruiseliner and need a recommendation for a cover. The van will be totally out in the open no choice. Thanks Ron

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

I've had a catch can on D-Maxine since she was new. I noticed the can dip stick was getting to about half so got out the old syringe and tube to empty. So result was 160ml of oil for last 40,000kms. Anyone else measure their catch?

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi All, I just bought a new 6x4 trailer and it has LED tail lights, when I plugged it into the trailer plug on my BMW X5 the trailer lights started flickering so I turned the ignition off, pull the key out and the trailer lights still continued flickering, I was told that this is a common occurrence on Europ...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello to the experts. Has anyone with a D-Max dual cab or similar vehicle fitted Parabolic springs to the rear of their car? Two friends suggested I should fit these to the back of our D-Max. One is a mechanic who has them on his ute. I am less than impressed with the ride that the "SAFE" upgraded springs ac...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Anyone out there know what the diesel heater glow plug resistance is? After having start up difficulties with just white smoke happening, I have dismantled our Planer 2 kw diesel heater and cleaning the carbon & soot etc. Would like to know what resistance the glow plug should be. I am measurin...

Gravy73 · Gravy73

Original coupling with handbrake operating attachment, new brake shoes adjusted correctly, correctly functioning handbrake levers, cable adjusted correctly and unless your Arnie the handbrake cannot be applied and released. Solution found remove the original handbrake operating attachm...

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All just wondering what wifi devices you are using while travelling (on telstra network) or do you just hotspot from phones?

orid · orid

Just finished fitting a Lithium battery setup in my van , will be testing it next few weeks or so . Ill let you know how it performs if any interest. Details. 200 ah Lithium battery. external BCU. 30 Amp Lithium Charger . 40-50 Amp DC - DC Charger set for Lithium . 370 Watt roof solar connected to Dc-Dc . Re...

DaveA1963 · DaveA1963

G'day all. We just took delivery of our secondhand van from a private vendor at the weekend. When we hooked up the trailer plug, all the lights were working with the exception of the brake lights. The vendor told me he'd tested them with his car and they were working fine. Anyway, we only had a very sho...

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	Hiace rear door (Preview) My 1993 Hiace camper van doesnt have a handle to open rear door from inside. Does anyone else have the same and does anyone no how to fit one	Ldogg	4	896	04:46 PM Feb 21, 2021 by blaze
	HR Battery Monitor and Lithium Battery (Preview) Hi Has anyone had any experience with the Hayman Reese Smart Check Battery Monitor and lithium batteries? I contacted Hayman Reese and was told that it should work but may not be as accurate as it should be. It appears that the monitor was developed before lithium batteries became so popular. Any comm...	desertfox	2	727	12:11 PM Feb 19, 2021 by desertfox
	Pajero 2005 (Preview) Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...	Humpo	0	461	08:16 AM Feb 19, 2021 by Humpo
	Removing lamp cover. (Preview) I have 2 of these lamps on the front of our Olympic Sprinter poptop, both work with a tap/thumps which to me indicates bad or corroded connection to the festoon bulb. As I don't want to snap the plastic by levering in the wrong place I wonder if anyone else has had experience in removing the cover to acces...	hako	11	794	02:56 PM Feb 18, 2021 by hako
	Truma Hot Water (UltraRapid) - tips re ensuring you stop heating if tank empties (Preview) I'm just noting that wiht the Truma Hot Water (UltraRapid) system (Gas & 240V) if you forget to fill the tank or someone drains the tank and you try to operate the element it will burn out. Was wondering then: a) Any tips / ideas on a way to protect against this? (noting the product doesn't) b) Whils...	mixedup	5	786	11:18 AM Feb 18, 2021 by Radar
	Modified sine Inverter (Preview) Would anyone be running a Foxtel decoder through a Modified Sine Wave inverter. any problems? Cheers Wootts	wootts	28	1779	08:23 AM Feb 17, 2021 by dorian
	Eberspacher won't start (Preview) Hi, I've checked all previous posts but, my D2 ( only been used for at the most 6 hours) stopped working and now won't start, blows white smoke. I've replaced the glow plug, glow plug screen, cleaned the filter on the pump and replaced the inline fuel filter as well. I've stripped it completely down and n...	Stl	11	2171	08:26 AM Feb 16, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Split system aircon... fijitsu vs mistubushi heavy industries (Preview) Hi all we are having our new van built..... and Im sick of the noise of roof mounted units so am going with the split system would be interesting to hear the thoughts of those with split domestic type aircon as to their experiences with them we are getting a 23 foot van and hoping a 3.5k rev cycle inverter s...	Lucas club	20	1015	04:46 PM Feb 15, 2021 by Aussie1
	what size inverter (Preview) What size inverter would you suggest to power a single appliance which is 240v 320watts at 6amps. Inverter will be connected to a 60ah AGM battery which is charged by a 70amp alternator, the inverter will only in use while the motor is running.	Gundog	8	942	02:08 PM Feb 15, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Solar Lighting (Preview) Hi All, I own a 2011 Jayco Expanda van, which unfortunately has no battery power on board. We have recently booked a 3 day holiday to an unpowered campsite in a national park which has no lighting. I'm hoping that someone may be able to suggest some reasonably priced solar lighting options that I can use...	TroyK	17	1471	09:01 AM Feb 12, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan Tv antenna (Preview) Hi All, This question I am sure must have been asked before. However at the risk of repeating any replies, I would like to ask about which TV antenna most would recommend. I have a winegard similar in shape as the sensar 111, it looks like a flat metal sheet type with a booster, which works fine in are...	Klaus	13	3529	09:01 AM Feb 12, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	cruiseliner cover (Preview) Hi Just bought a Cruiseliner and need a recommendation for a cover. The van will be totally out in the open no choice. Thanks Ron	RonM	1	472	05:29 PM Feb 11, 2021 by Possum3
	Catch can. (Preview) I've had a catch can on D-Maxine since she was new. I noticed the can dip stick was getting to about half so got out the old syringe and tube to empty. So result was 160ml of oil for last 40,000kms. Anyone else measure their catch?	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	15	1327	11:25 AM Feb 9, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	LED Trailer Lights Flickering (Preview) Hi All, I just bought a new 6x4 trailer and it has LED tail lights, when I plugged it into the trailer plug on my BMW X5 the trailer lights started flickering so I turned the ignition off, pull the key out and the trailer lights still continued flickering, I was told that this is a common occurrence on Europ...	Steel Dog	2	950	08:58 PM Feb 8, 2021 by Dougwe
	Parabolic Springs fitted to dual cab ute? (Preview) Hello to the experts. Has anyone with a D-Max dual cab or similar vehicle fitted Parabolic springs to the rear of their car? Two friends suggested I should fit these to the back of our D-Max. One is a mechanic who has them on his ute. I am less than impressed with the ride that the "SAFE" upgraded springs ac...	Warren-Pat_01	10	2168	08:36 PM Feb 7, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Diesel heater glow plug.... (Preview) Anyone out there know what the diesel heater glow plug resistance is? After having start up difficulties with just white smoke happening, I have dismantled our Planer 2 kw diesel heater and cleaning the carbon & soot etc. Would like to know what resistance the glow plug should be. I am measurin...	aussie_paul	14	3067	06:24 PM Feb 6, 2021 by aussie_paul
	Caravan Handbrake (Preview) Original coupling with handbrake operating attachment, new brake shoes adjusted correctly, correctly functioning handbrake levers, cable adjusted correctly and unless your Arnie the handbrake cannot be applied and released. Solution found remove the original handbrake operating attachm...	Gravy73	4	1016	07:13 AM Feb 6, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Wi fi device (Preview) Hi All just wondering what wifi devices you are using while travelling (on telstra network) or do you just hotspot from phones?	Caravan Happy	25	3223	09:23 PM Feb 5, 2021 by villatranquilla
	Lithium battery system ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just finished fitting a Lithium battery setup in my van , will be testing it next few weeks or so . Ill let you know how it performs if any interest. Details. 200 ah Lithium battery. external BCU. 30 Amp Lithium Charger . 40-50 Amp DC - DC Charger set for Lithium . 370 Watt roof solar connected to Dc-Dc . Re...	orid	46	3445	02:08 PM Feb 5, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Brake Lights Not Working (Preview) G'day all. We just took delivery of our secondhand van from a private vendor at the weekend. When we hooked up the trailer plug, all the lights were working with the exception of the brake lights. The vendor told me he'd tested them with his car and they were working fine. Anyway, we only had a very sho...	DaveA1963	15	1805	07:14 AM Feb 5, 2021 by PeterD
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