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DMaxer · DMaxer

Morning all. I am considering referring my latest issue to either NASA or the M.I.T. but thought I may respectfully ask the learned ones on the forum for their view(s). When going out the other day I was unable to lock the door on the van. The lock works ok if just opening or closing the door but it would not...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day everyone, Does anyone know how much of the cabin weight eg 2 people of around 100kg is carried by the rear springs? I went to TJM a couple of weeks ago, one chap there suggested that I use 175kg springs on our dual cab but I thought his maths were a "bit" out. I have around 85kg in the tub as a constant loa...

Cbigtez · Cbigtez

While we were away and connected to town water I found our water tanks flooding over from their filler points. I had filled them before we left so this was magic. As I dont have a drawing of the water system on my Jayco Journey I can,t work out what went wrong. We had very high town water Pressure at this sp...

TerryJ · TerryJ

I'm currently rewiring a fifth wheeler junction box (on pin bar where trailer harness joins to van harness),all the light wires from the trailer harness (indicators, brake, tail & earth all good, but I'm now left with the blue brake wire and black reverse signal wire,and from the van harness is...

harry Butler · harry Butler

can anyone tell me if they have the Aldi fridge freezes & what they think of them. thank you Harry

impyim · impyim

The water coming from our cold water tap is murky/milky. We thought it was air bubbles but it doesn't clear after sitting (I filled a glass). We've done this several times. Tried running the water for ages - still the same problem. Emptied the water tank completely X 3 - filled it, and water still th...

Brifor · Brifor

Hi, I have a Winnebago on a Iveco Daily 50c18 model truck and the battery has died. Iveco has quoted me around $700 for battery and acid which seems excessive to me. Does anyone know if I can use a replacement battery and what it is, brand & model no.? Also the negative terminal is easy to remove but t...

Mick Adamek · Mick Adamek

Just asking if anyone has come across this issue before so that I don't have to "re-invent the wheel". My rig has a second battery charged by the vehicle when on the road and by solar panel when it is parked. The second battery is negative ground, my old Engle fridge is also frame negative. The solar regul...

solomonsdog · solomonsdog

I am looking at a van that has two battery boxes located on the chassis and currently used for AGM batteries. I want to go with lithium batteries and use the same battery boxes. Is there any reason why this is not recommended?

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Some people on another forum have suggested that one should carry a jump starter battery in case one's car battery goes flat. It sounded like a good idea if travelling alone because you need another car for jumper leads to work. I was wondering if a jump starter battery could be used as a spare battery...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi every one, well after the fridge stopped working I did get a thermistor from DEBE and I put it in the bottom of the fridge inside now I find that at -10c when the fridge is in the cruiser every thing thaws out is there an easy way to put it back where it belongs to get the fridge working properly again If any o...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

I have just recently taken possession of a New ISUZU D.MAX MY21 DUAL CAB LSM UTE. AUTO. I intend to install a Catch Can as well as a Primary Filter. I am seeking info. if other vanners have bought this new model and are currently towing with it, have they seen a need to install an extra Transmission Cooler...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, my 100 ah battery has gone almost dead flat ( 4.04 v). I know they need to be hit with a good strong charge ala' HD battery and jumper leads, before the smaller chargers will take over. I have a pair of battery clips that plug into the Anderson plug (which shows 12.4v) will that do it ?? Cheers DR.

aastek · aastek

Before I try it, would like to know from those who know, can I charge my iPhone directly from the USB outlet on my battery box. My concern is that the voltage reading on the battery is around 13-13.5V. I will be doing lots of free camping and will not have access to 240v and dont want to run the car simply to...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have a 120w portable solar panel that I want to be able to connect to my van to add to the 120w panel on the roof. What I thought would work is to put a twelve pin plug on the solar panel and plugging into the 12 pin plug on the vans 'A' frame using the No. 2 & 3 pins (these are the pins used when connect...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi all, we have had our new model ISUZU D MAX MY 21 DUAL CAB UTE for about 3 months now. Our new van has arrived and we pick it up on Thursday. The Isuzu Book shows under the towing section that the following should be turned off. EG..." BLIND SPOT MONITORING," also says it is worth turning off .... LKA "LANE K...

Uberd · Uberd

My wife and I are taking delivery of a off-road caravan with a fully loaded weight allowance of 2800 kegs. So I guess we will generally be towing bet 2500 and 2800. We were looking at buying a Ford Ranger Wildtrak which gives us reasonable payload on the car to allow for Bullbar, winch and extras. Does a...

PKwhelan · PKwhelan

Seeking feedback/advice on the following please. I have a 206 off road van I have 2 x 100ah LiFePo4 batteries (2 years old approx) and use an Enerdrive ePRO monitor for my caravan. I also have 3 x solar panels to charge. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have had van parked up and have turned off all appliances (f...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Even though I haven't bought a MH as yet, I am looking at the possibility of bringing along a motorcycle scooter attached to the rear. Anyone done this and if so, please feel free to comment on recommendations. Obviously, there is going to be a substantial bracket/platform to be fitted to take the weig...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi guys. I am setting up my caravan for free camping. Any advice on the best gas instant outdoor hot water showers ? Most that I have seen look identical except for the brand and the price. Any advice from those that have used one for a while would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Col

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	Door Won't Lock (Preview) Morning all. I am considering referring my latest issue to either NASA or the M.I.T. but thought I may respectfully ask the learned ones on the forum for their view(s). When going out the other day I was unable to lock the door on the van. The lock works ok if just opening or closing the door but it would not...	DMaxer	11	4443	07:12 PM Apr 13, 2021 by spida
	Suspension upgrade to a dual cab (Preview) G'day everyone, Does anyone know how much of the cabin weight eg 2 people of around 100kg is carried by the rear springs? I went to TJM a couple of weeks ago, one chap there suggested that I use 175kg springs on our dual cab but I thought his maths were a "bit" out. I have around 85kg in the tub as a constant loa...	Warren-Pat_01	11	2862	12:15 PM Apr 13, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Water tanks filling and flooding over. (Preview) While we were away and connected to town water I found our water tanks flooding over from their filler points. I had filled them before we left so this was magic. As I dont have a drawing of the water system on my Jayco Journey I can,t work out what went wrong. We had very high town water Pressure at this sp...	Cbigtez	6	1728	04:43 PM Apr 12, 2021 by watsea
	bloody wires! (Preview) I'm currently rewiring a fifth wheeler junction box (on pin bar where trailer harness joins to van harness),all the light wires from the trailer harness (indicators, brake, tail & earth all good, but I'm now left with the blue brake wire and black reverse signal wire,and from the van harness is...	TerryJ	5	1396	07:01 PM Apr 11, 2021 by PeterD
	aldi fridge freezers (Preview) can anyone tell me if they have the Aldi fridge freezes & what they think of them. thank you Harry	harry Butler	10	3018	10:32 AM Apr 11, 2021 by harry Butler
	murky water in older caravan (Preview) The water coming from our cold water tap is murky/milky. We thought it was air bubbles but it doesn't clear after sitting (I filled a glass). We've done this several times. Tried running the water for ages - still the same problem. Emptied the water tank completely X 3 - filled it, and water still th...	impyim	12	1970	11:21 AM Apr 9, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Iveco daily 50c18 2009 model battery change? (Preview) Hi, I have a Winnebago on a Iveco Daily 50c18 model truck and the battery has died. Iveco has quoted me around $700 for battery and acid which seems excessive to me. Does anyone know if I can use a replacement battery and what it is, brand & model no.? Also the negative terminal is easy to remove but t...	Brifor	9	2732	07:04 PM Apr 7, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Common positive Solar power regulators. (Preview) Just asking if anyone has come across this issue before so that I don't have to "re-invent the wheel". My rig has a second battery charged by the vehicle when on the road and by solar panel when it is parked. The second battery is negative ground, my old Engle fridge is also frame negative. The solar regul...	Mick Adamek	4	1177	05:06 PM Apr 6, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Lithium Battery Placement (Preview) I am looking at a van that has two battery boxes located on the chassis and currently used for AGM batteries. I want to go with lithium batteries and use the same battery boxes. Is there any reason why this is not recommended?	solomonsdog	10	2308	11:38 AM Apr 5, 2021 by orid
	Can a jump starter battery be used as a spare caravan battery? (Preview) Some people on another forum have suggested that one should carry a jump starter battery in case one's car battery goes flat. It sounded like a good idea if travelling alone because you need another car for jumper leads to work. I was wondering if a jump starter battery could be used as a spare battery...	Buzz Lightbulb	18	3035	09:07 PM Apr 1, 2021 by dabbler
	waeco 40lt thermister not working again ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi every one, well after the fridge stopped working I did get a thermistor from DEBE and I put it in the bottom of the fridge inside now I find that at -10c when the fridge is in the cruiser every thing thaws out is there an easy way to put it back where it belongs to get the fridge working properly again If any o...	possumyvonne	78	11206	07:30 PM Mar 31, 2021 by DeBe
	Do I need to install another Transmission Oil Cooler (Preview) I have just recently taken possession of a New ISUZU D.MAX MY21 DUAL CAB LSM UTE. AUTO. I intend to install a Catch Can as well as a Primary Filter. I am seeking info. if other vanners have bought this new model and are currently towing with it, have they seen a need to install an extra Transmission Cooler...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	10	3842	10:15 AM Mar 31, 2021 by Kebbin
	Re booting Gel battery. (Preview) Hi all, my 100 ah battery has gone almost dead flat ( 4.04 v). I know they need to be hit with a good strong charge ala' HD battery and jumper leads, before the smaller chargers will take over. I have a pair of battery clips that plug into the Anderson plug (which shows 12.4v) will that do it ?? Cheers DR.	DUSTYRHODES	5	1638	11:25 PM Mar 30, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Charging an IPhone from the battery box? (Preview) Before I try it, would like to know from those who know, can I charge my iPhone directly from the USB outlet on my battery box. My concern is that the voltage reading on the battery is around 13-13.5V. I will be doing lots of free camping and will not have access to 240v and dont want to run the car simply to...	aastek	3	1010	08:09 PM Mar 30, 2021 by Mamil
	Connecting portable solar panel to van (Preview) I have a 120w portable solar panel that I want to be able to connect to my van to add to the 120w panel on the roof. What I thought would work is to put a twelve pin plug on the solar panel and plugging into the 12 pin plug on the vans 'A' frame using the No. 2 & 3 pins (these are the pins used when connect...	Gus1949	19	11695	11:02 PM Mar 28, 2021 by oldbloke
	What to turn off when towing with NEW ISUZU DMAX MY21 Ute (Preview) Hi all, we have had our new model ISUZU D MAX MY 21 DUAL CAB UTE for about 3 months now. Our new van has arrived and we pick it up on Thursday. The Isuzu Book shows under the towing section that the following should be turned off. EG..." BLIND SPOT MONITORING," also says it is worth turning off .... LKA "LANE K...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	1	4260	10:47 PM Mar 28, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	What tow vehicle to buy? ( 1 2 ) Ranger Towing capacity (Preview) My wife and I are taking delivery of a off-road caravan with a fully loaded weight allowance of 2800 kegs. So I guess we will generally be towing bet 2500 and 2800. We were looking at buying a Ford Ranger Wildtrak which gives us reasonable payload on the car to allow for Bullbar, winch and extras. Does a...	Uberd	48	5124	01:40 PM Mar 27, 2021 by gdayjr
	LiFePo4 batteries storage management when not in use (Preview) Seeking feedback/advice on the following please. I have a 206 off road van I have 2 x 100ah LiFePo4 batteries (2 years old approx) and use an Enerdrive ePRO monitor for my caravan. I also have 3 x solar panels to charge. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have had van parked up and have turned off all appliances (f...	PKwhelan	6	1926	09:53 AM Mar 26, 2021 by Craig1
	Can I bring my scooter with the Motorhome? (Preview) Even though I haven't bought a MH as yet, I am looking at the possibility of bringing along a motorcycle scooter attached to the rear. Anyone done this and if so, please feel free to comment on recommendations. Obviously, there is going to be a substantial bracket/platform to be fitted to take the weig...	Wayne o	29	4212	05:51 PM Mar 25, 2021 by peter67
	Gas instant showers (Preview) Hi guys. I am setting up my caravan for free camping. Any advice on the best gas instant outdoor hot water showers ? Most that I have seen look identical except for the brand and the price. Any advice from those that have used one for a while would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Col	Colin Penrose	24	6174	08:23 PM Mar 22, 2021 by Mamil
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