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Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All We are finally gearing up to get going. Its been a long time in the planning. After a few shorter trips we are finding things that we would like to change. One of them being a composting toilet instead of the cassette one we already have. Lack of dump points and odour in hot weather is prompting us to l...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Had the sparkie put in another power point from the inverter. After approx 1hr running a foxtel box with hardly a load it cuts out with a high battery voltage error showing. Do you think its the cables from the battery to the inverter or the wiring from the inverter to the power point??? Thanks for all and...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi, I have just taken possession of the currant new d max my 21 ute {LSM}. My enquiry relates to whether to fit any, some or none of the following. No.1 is a Catch Can, No.2 is fit a Primary Filter. and No.3 is fit an extra Oil transmission cooler. I have fitted a Primary Filter & extra Oil transmission...

Benny and Jenny · Benny and Jenny

Hi there, Been out for the first trip today what a buzz, took some of the family including our 93 year old mum and did a roundabout trip to Pinjarra, Jarrahdale and Byford more of a see what it goes like trip than anything else and it went really well bar a couple of minor things, Was wondering if any one has...

Hutcho · Hutcho

Planning on out back and top end trips next year .Would appreciate ideas on ways to keep as much dust out as possible.

bilbo · bilbo

For the time I have been on the forum (12-18months) I have found topics/responses to weights "issues" confusing to say the least. So about 6months ago whilst in Darwin I went to the MVR (similar to RTA etc) and spent about an hour talking one on one to a "scaleee" at the test shed.....and came away even mo...

Barks51 · Barks51

Setting up for mid 2021, van will be 22ft, tow will be Isuzu Dmax. Will be mainly on seal, but also want to explore reasonable gravel/dirt tracks, is going 4wd over the top?

marydoll · marydoll

Hi Guys ,we are having trouble finding the reverse switch on our BT 50 ,does anyone know exactly where it is ? Its a 2012 model we have looked on the gear box there is wires but we are not sure whats what .

hufnpuf · hufnpuf

Newbie caravan owner. I've just bought a secondhand Jayco caravan, 14 years old. I got a mechanic to say it was mechanically sound and I was there when he was. He replaced the wheel bearings. He said not to use the handbrake because people forget it's on and wreck the brakes. I asked him how it works...

Coaster 95 · Coaster 95

Can anyone please tell me if I can hook up a 10 a smart charger directly to my house battery's via alligator clips without disconnecting the dc2dc just to Top them up without starting the bus all the time,I only want to do that till i get time to go to Perth to pick up a solar panel Cheerz

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions to catch their rain water? I have a motorhome and would love to top up my tank when it rains and not sure on the first place to start searching? Would love any advice!

Marken · Marken

We need a bit of advice from the world of caravanners. We have just (on the first day of Melbournes stage three lockdown back in July) bought a new caravan. Having spent the lockdown periods "making it ours" (a few little nice additions and modifications) now its time to prepare for travel. This invol...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

As my van didn't have a break-away unit fitted (just under the 2000kg GTM requirement), I bought a break_away kit with intentions of installing it "soon". Long story, cut short. Somewhere along the path, I may have connected the battery leads in reverse. It doesn't work. Pin out, brakes are on - good;...

RussF · RussF

Hi all, I am seeking advice on what other GN use in there vans to keep warm and cool When camping off grid. I am looking at something small and portable not a roof install any ideas or options greatly appreciated regards Russ

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I know that a lot of motorhome people, do not do their own maintenance I have recently changed the timing belt kit, on my 2006 Fiat Ducato, 2.8 JTD engine, 244 chassis I have put it up on the main Fiat forum in the UK I was thinking that it may assist someone, if they are caught in a small town mechanic worksho...

hodgie55 · hodgie55

Have been looking at Six Wheeler Conversions in Toowoomba as they convert a lot of different 4x4 vehicles to 6 wheel vehicles whilst still being 4x4 drive.Wondering if anyone has experience with any of these vehicles and your thoughts and recommendations please.We would only consider going up to t...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hi fellow Jayco owners, My van has one of those three way water inlets - 2 low pressure tank inlets & one mains pressure. The latter hose will not stay on the fitting, squirting water all over the place. I think there is a non-return valve, possibly a pressure limiter somewhere in the feed. Someone s...

Ram Man · Ram Man

Hi GreyNomads, Came up with a great way to store that fantastic piece of water quality enhancement device. Using Ramset Nylon Anchor 5mm x 20m/m and 50m/m Terry Clips, I attached it to my storage boot back wall out of the way and up high from critters. If anyone is interested in doing the same, if you want...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Roller blind catching on the edges and difficult to put up fully and down

leanne irvine · leanne irvine

can anyone give advice on the most efficient mobile Wi-fi service please? i am considering investing in one for my van

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	Composting Toilet (Preview) Hi All We are finally gearing up to get going. Its been a long time in the planning. After a few shorter trips we are finding things that we would like to change. One of them being a composting toilet instead of the cassette one we already have. Lack of dump points and odour in hot weather is prompting us to l...	Caravan Happy	16	3889	10:46 PM Nov 24, 2020 by BAZZA44
	Inverter cable (Preview) Had the sparkie put in another power point from the inverter. After approx 1hr running a foxtel box with hardly a load it cuts out with a high battery voltage error showing. Do you think its the cables from the battery to the inverter or the wiring from the inverter to the power point??? Thanks for all and...	Bas + Eve	14	758	02:32 PM Nov 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Isuzu new my21 D MAX lsm dual cab ute (Preview) Hi, I have just taken possession of the currant new d max my 21 ute {LSM}. My enquiry relates to whether to fit any, some or none of the following. No.1 is a Catch Can, No.2 is fit a Primary Filter. and No.3 is fit an extra Oil transmission cooler. I have fitted a Primary Filter & extra Oil transmission...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	4	1609	01:46 PM Nov 22, 2020 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Perth, mobile auto electrician (Preview) Hi there, Been out for the first trip today what a buzz, took some of the family including our 93 year old mum and did a roundabout trip to Pinjarra, Jarrahdale and Byford more of a see what it goes like trip than anything else and it went really well bar a couple of minor things, Was wondering if any one has...	Benny and Jenny	4	750	01:31 PM Nov 21, 2020 by Benny and Jenny
	Pressure fans to keep dust out (Preview) Planning on out back and top end trips next year .Would appreciate ideas on ways to keep as much dust out as possible.	Hutcho	10	1141	08:25 PM Nov 20, 2020 by Nevd
	weights....??? (Preview) For the time I have been on the forum (12-18months) I have found topics/responses to weights "issues" confusing to say the least. So about 6months ago whilst in Darwin I went to the MVR (similar to RTA etc) and spent about an hour talking one on one to a "scaleee" at the test shed.....and came away even mo...	bilbo	14	1639	11:06 AM Nov 20, 2020 by yobarr
	4wd vs 2wd (Preview) Setting up for mid 2021, van will be 22ft, tow will be Isuzu Dmax. Will be mainly on seal, but also want to explore reasonable gravel/dirt tracks, is going 4wd over the top?	Barks51	21	1748	11:42 PM Nov 19, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	BT50 reverse switch (Preview) Hi Guys ,we are having trouble finding the reverse switch on our BT 50 ,does anyone know exactly where it is ? Its a 2012 model we have looked on the gear box there is wires but we are not sure whats what .	marydoll	16	1666	12:22 PM Nov 18, 2020 by marydoll
	Handbrake (Preview) Newbie caravan owner. I've just bought a secondhand Jayco caravan, 14 years old. I got a mechanic to say it was mechanically sound and I was there when he was. He replaced the wheel bearings. He said not to use the handbrake because people forget it's on and wreck the brakes. I asked him how it works...	hufnpuf	28	3132	01:32 PM Nov 17, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Dc2dc (Preview) Can anyone please tell me if I can hook up a 10 a smart charger directly to my house battery's via alligator clips without disconnecting the dc2dc just to Top them up without starting the bus all the time,I only want to do that till i get time to go to Perth to pick up a solar panel Cheerz	Coaster 95	2	597	07:08 PM Nov 15, 2020 by Coaster 95
	rain water catchment (Preview) Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions to catch their rain water? I have a motorhome and would love to top up my tank when it rains and not sure on the first place to start searching? Would love any advice!	Tamsun	16	1750	10:40 PM Nov 14, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Incorrect VIN plate ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We need a bit of advice from the world of caravanners. We have just (on the first day of Melbournes stage three lockdown back in July) bought a new caravan. Having spent the lockdown periods "making it ours" (a few little nice additions and modifications) now its time to prepare for travel. This invol...	Marken	47	2361	11:15 AM Nov 14, 2020 by montie
	Hopkins 20100 Break-away unit (Preview) As my van didn't have a break-away unit fitted (just under the 2000kg GTM requirement), I bought a break_away kit with intentions of installing it "soon". Long story, cut short. Somewhere along the path, I may have connected the battery leads in reverse. It doesn't work. Pin out, brakes are on - good;...	Warren-Pat_01	4	713	05:03 PM Nov 11, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Heating cooling for campervan (Preview) Hi all, I am seeking advice on what other GN use in there vans to keep warm and cool When camping off grid. I am looking at something small and portable not a roof install any ideas or options greatly appreciated regards Russ	RussF	8	1263	11:30 AM Nov 11, 2020 by Aussie1
	Fiat Ducato 2.8 JTD Timing belt kit change (Preview) I know that a lot of motorhome people, do not do their own maintenance I have recently changed the timing belt kit, on my 2006 Fiat Ducato, 2.8 JTD engine, 244 chassis I have put it up on the main Fiat forum in the UK I was thinking that it may assist someone, if they are caught in a small town mechanic worksho...	Tony Bev	1	1724	09:46 PM Nov 10, 2020 by JeffRae
	6 Wheeler ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have been looking at Six Wheeler Conversions in Toowoomba as they convert a lot of different 4x4 vehicles to 6 wheel vehicles whilst still being 4x4 drive.Wondering if anyone has experience with any of these vehicles and your thoughts and recommendations please.We would only consider going up to t...	hodgie55	31	3754	06:37 PM Nov 9, 2020 by yobarr
	Mains pressure feed - Jayco (Preview) Hi fellow Jayco owners, My van has one of those three way water inlets - 2 low pressure tank inlets & one mains pressure. The latter hose will not stay on the fitting, squirting water all over the place. I think there is a non-return valve, possibly a pressure limiter somewhere in the feed. Someone s...	Warren-Pat_01	21	2422	04:28 PM Nov 9, 2020 by Bobdown
	Water Filter storage (Preview) Hi GreyNomads, Came up with a great way to store that fantastic piece of water quality enhancement device. Using Ramset Nylon Anchor 5mm x 20m/m and 50m/m Terry Clips, I attached it to my storage boot back wall out of the way and up high from critters. If anyone is interested in doing the same, if you want...	Ram Man	4	867	08:14 PM Nov 8, 2020 by Farmhat
	Roller blind sticky (Preview) Roller blind catching on the edges and difficult to put up fully and down	Ronzo	2	675	11:05 AM Nov 7, 2020 by iana
	rv wifi (Preview) can anyone give advice on the most efficient mobile Wi-fi service please? i am considering investing in one for my van	leanne irvine	18	1841	05:14 AM Nov 7, 2020 by PeterX
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