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Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas

KenG · KenG

Hi, is there a reset button on 10l water heater that is tripping my power ?

Ian G · Ian G

I am thinking of installing a diesel heater in my van, the only location I have available is under my double bed at the front of the van which is where my house batteries and controller are. The heater would be approx 200 mm from my batteries. Can anyone see any issues with this ?

Mamil · Mamil

I'm about to do some re-wiring of DC circuits on my camper. I noticed that on both my caravan and camper trailer the manufacturers use white for the DC negative wires, and a variety of different colours for the various positive wires, presumably to differentiate the circuits. Is there some standard c...

FraLyn · FraLyn

We have an intermittent leaking roof. Leaks appear around the air conditioning unit and the sky light areas though not all the time . Can anyone suggest a solution or experienced similar problems or suggest a reputable EPDM roof repairer in Sydney?. Thanks FraLyn

terrola · terrola

does any one use a obd2 wireless tyre pressure unit your opinions?

iana · iana

In the process of replacing the condenser fan on the fridge (12v compressor type). Put the new fan on with the able outwards, started up and its pulling the air through the radiator. However because of the nature of the installation, I thought it would be better to push the air through the radiator. How...

chat · chat

Ford Everest bi turbo towing 21ft caravan from Melbourne to Cairns do I need my heavy duty sway bars as well as my new air bags on rear of car .

DMaxer · DMaxer

I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...

Rod Mac · Rod Mac

Anybody know where to find Rules/Regs for carrying LP Gas cylinders, or have knowledge of the following. I followed a camper trailer with 2 x 9kg cyls in holders at the rear, which were completely exposed to impact, I would have thought impact protection would be a mandatory requirement, mind you, it...

iana · iana

Looking at installing 2 x 120mm fans under the compressor and condenser on our fridge, there are different bearings in these different makes of fans, should I stay with ball bearings and an IP rating of 55, or go with these levitation bearings. Have already replaced the fan putting air through the con...

gdayjr · gdayjr

I will be using an Iveco Daily E6 van as a prime mover when i hit the road. I have a question for the more tech savy and experienced people in here. The van specs bellow are for the electrical system. Type: 12V Battery: 12V110 Ah (Smart-charging) Smart Alternator: 12V220 A Trailer: Wiring to rear of cha...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi I've a Millard Weekender & we are finally heading off in about ten days. I fitted a 12 volt water pump for free camping and looking for a power source. I thought that running through to the solar equipment would do but lots more holes to drill, fusing etc, then I thought that there's a 12 volt trans...

Kabee · Kabee

Im undertaking my first big trek through the centre, mostly on the highway, except for a couple of small detours. Nowhere really remote though. Whats the general consensus about CB radios, or any other forms of communication, please? Ill have my phone, but know that signal can be non existant in plac...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

I have my FD33T engine in my civilian with new turbo and it's running but very underpowered still. Took it Berrima diesel they tried tuning it/ adjusting fuel pump screw but no matter what they did it would not run any better or even run worse. They have said the pump needs an overhaul or get a new one. Blo...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Hello forum members, Once again asking for advice/input re Anderson plug cabling. Back in March of this year I ask for advise re wiring car and caravan with with Ando plugs, wiring etc, and received a lot of good advise from members. After failed attempts by me and family I bit the bullet and had both w...

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/tesla-texas-driverless-crash/

Hughcr · Hughcr

Over a year ago I Bought a Nomad lithium battery from Batteries All Types in Bunbury. The Nomad is a 100ah battery made in WA byRenewable Biz. Everything went well until it turned itself off recently for no apparent reason. It was out of warranty but had hardly been used due to COVID restrictions last ye...

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All Thinking of purchasing a Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector. Just looking for feedback. intending to fossick for all sorts of things, gold, coins, silver, metals etc. tia Jo

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	Towing/carrying (Preview) I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas	Bas + Eve	10	1985	04:59 PM May 8, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Duoetto Water heater trips power switch (Preview) Hi, is there a reset button on 10l water heater that is tripping my power ?	KenG	6	1859	03:19 PM May 8, 2021 by spida
	Diesel Heater (Preview) I am thinking of installing a diesel heater in my van, the only location I have available is under my double bed at the front of the van which is where my house batteries and controller are. The heater would be approx 200 mm from my batteries. Can anyone see any issues with this ?	Ian G	23	4368	01:34 PM May 8, 2021 by KJB
	DC wiring colour (Preview) I'm about to do some re-wiring of DC circuits on my camper. I noticed that on both my caravan and camper trailer the manufacturers use white for the DC negative wires, and a variety of different colours for the various positive wires, presumably to differentiate the circuits. Is there some standard c...	Mamil	10	3141	08:32 PM May 7, 2021 by Roger Roger
	Leaking roof - Winnebago Esperance (Preview) We have an intermittent leaking roof. Leaks appear around the air conditioning unit and the sky light areas though not all the time . Can anyone suggest a solution or experienced similar problems or suggest a reputable EPDM roof repairer in Sydney?. Thanks FraLyn	FraLyn	13	4156	11:57 AM May 7, 2021 by PeterD
	tyre pressures (Preview) does any one use a obd2 wireless tyre pressure unit your opinions?	terrola	7	2120	10:24 PM May 6, 2021 by Hylife
	To suck or blow. (Preview) In the process of replacing the condenser fan on the fridge (12v compressor type). Put the new fan on with the able outwards, started up and its pulling the air through the radiator. However because of the nature of the installation, I thought it would be better to push the air through the radiator. How...	iana	7	2344	05:49 PM May 6, 2021 by iana
	Air bags and sway bars (Preview) Ford Everest bi turbo towing 21ft caravan from Melbourne to Cairns do I need my heavy duty sway bars as well as my new air bags on rear of car .	chat	5	2660	12:46 PM May 6, 2021 by yobarr
	Awning Problems (Preview) I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...	DMaxer	21	3163	01:41 PM May 2, 2021 by DMaxer
	Antenna question. Yep another one (Preview) I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...	harrydiculous	12	2821	08:27 AM May 2, 2021 by PeterD
	LP Gas cyl transport (Preview) Anybody know where to find Rules/Regs for carrying LP Gas cylinders, or have knowledge of the following. I followed a camper trailer with 2 x 9kg cyls in holders at the rear, which were completely exposed to impact, I would have thought impact protection would be a mandatory requirement, mind you, it...	Rod Mac	17	2446	06:30 PM May 1, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Which fan to use for fridge air movement. (Preview) Looking at installing 2 x 120mm fans under the compressor and condenser on our fridge, there are different bearings in these different makes of fans, should I stay with ball bearings and an IP rating of 55, or go with these levitation bearings. Have already replaced the fan putting air through the con...	iana	12	2717	09:08 PM Apr 30, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Advice on charging caravan batteries whilst in transit. (Preview) I will be using an Iveco Daily E6 van as a prime mover when i hit the road. I have a question for the more tech savy and experienced people in here. The van specs bellow are for the electrical system. Type: 12V Battery: 12V110 Ah (Smart-charging) Smart Alternator: 12V220 A Trailer: Wiring to rear of cha...	gdayjr	5	1165	05:12 PM Apr 29, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Inverter/Transformer Millard (Preview) Hi I've a Millard Weekender & we are finally heading off in about ten days. I fitted a 12 volt water pump for free camping and looking for a power source. I thought that running through to the solar equipment would do but lots more holes to drill, fusing etc, then I thought that there's a 12 volt trans...	harrydiculous	7	1934	06:10 PM Apr 27, 2021 by harrydiculous
	CB radio. Are they a ‘must have’? ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Im undertaking my first big trek through the centre, mostly on the highway, except for a couple of small detours. Nowhere really remote though. Whats the general consensus about CB radios, or any other forms of communication, please? Ill have my phone, but know that signal can be non existant in plac...	Kabee	92	8301	03:00 PM Apr 27, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	FD33T fuel pump (Preview) I have my FD33T engine in my civilian with new turbo and it's running but very underpowered still. Took it Berrima diesel they tried tuning it/ adjusting fuel pump screw but no matter what they did it would not run any better or even run worse. They have said the pump needs an overhaul or get a new one. Blo...	tuggersbmx	24	1624	06:48 PM Apr 26, 2021 by tuggersbmx
	6B&S/6awg cable spliced to 6mm cable (Preview) Hello forum members, Once again asking for advice/input re Anderson plug cabling. Back in March of this year I ask for advise re wiring car and caravan with with Ando plugs, wiring etc, and received a lot of good advise from members. After failed attempts by me and family I bit the bullet and had both w...	J_KZ-1	10	1705	09:32 PM Apr 25, 2021 by J_KZ-1
	Tesla crashes, no driver, 4 hours to put out flames ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/tesla-texas-driverless-crash/	Craig1	42	3217	12:48 PM Apr 25, 2021 by dorian
	Lithium battery problems Lithium battery Nomad battery Renewable Biz (Preview) Over a year ago I Bought a Nomad lithium battery from Batteries All Types in Bunbury. The Nomad is a 100ah battery made in WA byRenewable Biz. Everything went well until it turned itself off recently for no apparent reason. It was out of warranty but had hardly been used due to COVID restrictions last ye...	Hughcr	25	2824	06:55 PM Apr 23, 2021 by Hughcr
	Minelab Equinox 800 (Preview) Hi All Thinking of purchasing a Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector. Just looking for feedback. intending to fossick for all sorts of things, gold, coins, silver, metals etc. tia Jo	Caravan Happy	27	3257	12:21 PM Apr 23, 2021 by banjo
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