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jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP /ID...

bowser · bowser

Have many out there have tried these bbq and how have you found it. Also I am being told the bayonet lead has to have a gas shut of valve fitted. Regards Bowser.

Olley46 · Olley46

A question for the experts what sort of a vehicle is the ISUZU MU-X is it economical ? Is it a good tow vehicle? I have just test drove one and was very impressed,is there any need to have 4WD or would 2WD be good enough for towing my 2tonne van? I don't do any 4WD driving, just want it to tow the van, I will wate...

Gundog · Gundog

Big advantage I can set it up in split screen mode, you could choose to have a third on GPS, another on rearview camera and Android Auto or any combination of ardroid apps like torque connectd to the OBDII port and maybe you could connect a TPM to declutter crop hanging off the windsreen/ dash. I might be a...

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

We have a Webasto diesel heater installed a couple of months ago under a bench seat with a inlet for drawing air from inside in our MH. Over a period of 2 nights we accidentally operated the heater with an obstruction in front of the intake vent. The heater now works fine in every way, it turns on and heats a...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

G'day Dudes, dudesses. A coupla quick questions: My Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger user manual show's two types of set-up...Convertor mode and Charger mode. Being a Dummy I am having some difficulty understanding the difference, or what the convertor mode does. The set-up procedures for the two ar...

GrumpyandHappy · GrumpyandHappy

I have a catch can fitted to our 76 Cruiser. It was fitted about 4 years ago and about 150 - 175,000 klms since. I noticed in the last 3 months I was blowing a lot of smoke after driving about 6 klms from cold. Eventually I took it to a diesel mechanic fearing the worst, either injectors or less likely pump...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

G'day all, it's been some time since I sought some assistance on here...so, welcome me back! I have an issue...as many writers on here do. We have a Jayco Outback and, believe it or not we have had our Jayco Outback for 11 years and we have had no major issues at all!...That has to be a record..lol. Well min...

dundreamin · dundreamin

Hi All I have a Thetford 3way fridge which seems to be absolutely useless on 12V. If I stop for lunch & open & close the fridge door a few times the temp shoots up to around 15°. Even without opening the fridge door at all the same thing happens after about 4hrs travelling. I've tried stopping &...

mischief · mischief

Hi team, best/easiest place to tap in to loom for high beam for light bar on Colorado 2015.

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We have a Webasto Diesel heater that came with our Campervan. Best thing since sliced bread! I noticed on my trip last week though, that the heat output seemed a bit lower than previously. Or to put it another way, the van at night maintained 15C inside, whereas in the past 20C was easily possib...

Dtassie · Dtassie

Hello everybody I actually can't believe I'm asking how to remove the black bezel around the tail light. For the life of me I have tried everything without smashing it off with a hammer to get it off can anyone shed some light on this please. -- Edited by Dtassie on Thursday 15th of August 2024 03:35:13 PM...

Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone converted a roundbar chain type WDH to an E2 roundbar sway control WDH? If so, could you provide opinions about the conversion, cost and performance. From this, or similar... To this...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Well what I thought would be a very simple task has turned to a rediculous cherade. I've just been to Jayco Adelaide to ask..... Q. What is the size and thread pattern of the wheel studs on our Van. A. We don't know. You'll have to get them measured. Serious ? Q. How much for a set of 15" Mags to suit our...

wizard1 · wizard1

Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://www.drive.com.au/news/speed-limiters-mandatory-new-cars-in-europe/

Cardie Bob · Cardie Bob

We have recently purchased a camper trailer with an Anderson Plug, as well as the standard flat Plug for the lights and electric brakes.. Previous vans have never had an Anderson Plug. What us its function?

TravellingAlong · TravellingAlong

Hello We are after your advice we are putting in a25amp battery charger and plans are to install it where battery is (not lithium) which is under seat in caravan. There is adequate space but the water pump is in this area. Question we have is: do you recommend we put a barrier around the water pump and if s...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

Sorry if this has been mentioned before but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. .Stripped out mates wheel bearings yesterday, regreased with new seals. Did left ones first, and upon doing the right side it was evident from the lack of wear on magnet and drum that the right hand side brakes have...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all... We recently bought a used Jayco Journey, (2020) tandem axle. It has 14" mags with no name Chinese tyres. I want to add either A/T or L/T tyres, plus some height / ground clearance. It has had the Axle repositioned to be under the springs so I've gained 40mm but a little more would be great. Tyre...

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	PROBLEM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE WHEN HOSE CONNECTED TO STARCRAFT CARAVAN. (Preview) I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP /ID...	jeepnudger	2	545	09:42 AM Sep 15, 2024 by watsea
	Jumbuck single burner portable bbq (Preview) Have many out there have tried these bbq and how have you found it. Also I am being told the bayonet lead has to have a gas shut of valve fitted. Regards Bowser.	bowser	0	498	08:33 AM Sep 13, 2024 by bowser
	ISUZU MU-X (Preview) A question for the experts what sort of a vehicle is the ISUZU MU-X is it economical ? Is it a good tow vehicle? I have just test drove one and was very impressed,is there any need to have 4WD or would 2WD be good enough for towing my 2tonne van? I don't do any 4WD driving, just want it to tow the van, I will wate...	Olley46	24	10795	03:36 PM Sep 11, 2024 by KenH
	Replacing Car stereo with this (Preview) Big advantage I can set it up in split screen mode, you could choose to have a third on GPS, another on rearview camera and Android Auto or any combination of ardroid apps like torque connectd to the OBDII port and maybe you could connect a TPM to declutter crop hanging off the windsreen/ dash. I might be a...	Gundog	3	667	04:34 PM Sep 8, 2024 by Gundog
	Diesel heater problem..........help needed (Preview) We have a Webasto diesel heater installed a couple of months ago under a bench seat with a inlet for drawing air from inside in our MH. Over a period of 2 nights we accidentally operated the heater with an obstruction in front of the intake vent. The heater now works fine in every way, it turns on and heats a...	Farmhouse	25	4100	03:51 PM Sep 4, 2024 by Bushie1961
	Victron Energy set up Q's (Preview) G'day Dudes, dudesses. A coupla quick questions: My Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger user manual show's two types of set-up...Convertor mode and Charger mode. Being a Dummy I am having some difficulty understanding the difference, or what the convertor mode does. The set-up procedures for the two ar...	Paul and Pam on Tour	6	610	03:29 PM Sep 1, 2024 by TimTim
	Catch Can (Preview) I have a catch can fitted to our 76 Cruiser. It was fitted about 4 years ago and about 150 - 175,000 klms since. I noticed in the last 3 months I was blowing a lot of smoke after driving about 6 klms from cold. Eventually I took it to a diesel mechanic fearing the worst, either injectors or less likely pump...	GrumpyandHappy	7	875	08:50 AM Aug 31, 2024 by Dtassie
	Charging for Dummies (Preview) G'day all, it's been some time since I sought some assistance on here...so, welcome me back! I have an issue...as many writers on here do. We have a Jayco Outback and, believe it or not we have had our Jayco Outback for 11 years and we have had no major issues at all!...That has to be a record..lol. Well min...	Paul and Pam on Tour	19	1351	10:10 AM Aug 26, 2024 by Dick0
	3 Way Fridges ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi All I have a Thetford 3way fridge which seems to be absolutely useless on 12V. If I stop for lunch & open & close the fridge door a few times the temp shoots up to around 15°. Even without opening the fridge door at all the same thing happens after about 4hrs travelling. I've tried stopping &...	dundreamin	65	3983	01:57 PM Aug 22, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Light bar (Preview) Hi team, best/easiest place to tap in to loom for high beam for light bar on Colorado 2015.	mischief	6	801	09:27 AM Aug 19, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	Webasto Deisel Hetaer - On an Incline (Preview) Hi All, We have a Webasto Diesel heater that came with our Campervan. Best thing since sliced bread! I noticed on my trip last week though, that the heat output seemed a bit lower than previously. Or to put it another way, the van at night maintained 15C inside, whereas in the past 20C was easily possib...	RoboLB	6	1055	01:37 PM Aug 17, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Rear Tailight Removal (Preview) Hello everybody I actually can't believe I'm asking how to remove the black bezel around the tail light. For the life of me I have tried everything without smashing it off with a hammer to get it off can anyone shed some light on this please. -- Edited by Dtassie on Thursday 15th of August 2024 03:35:13 PM...	Dtassie	7	656	12:32 PM Aug 16, 2024 by Dtassie
	WDH Chain to E2 Conversion (Preview) Has anyone converted a roundbar chain type WDH to an E2 roundbar sway control WDH? If so, could you provide opinions about the conversion, cost and performance. From this, or similar... To this...	Dick0	3	850	12:44 PM Aug 13, 2024 by Gundog
	Jayco Journey Wheel studs. (Preview) Well what I thought would be a very simple task has turned to a rediculous cherade. I've just been to Jayco Adelaide to ask..... Q. What is the size and thread pattern of the wheel studs on our Van. A. We don't know. You'll have to get them measured. Serious ? Q. How much for a set of 15" Mags to suit our...	DUSTYRHODES	13	1490	07:28 PM Aug 7, 2024 by TheHeaths
	Chassis number (Preview) Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.	wizard1	2	683	06:36 PM Aug 7, 2024 by wizard1
	Mandatory speed limiting (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/speed-limiters-mandatory-new-cars-in-europe/	Whenarewethere	23	1734	09:41 PM Aug 2, 2024 by darjak
	Anderson Plug (Preview) We have recently purchased a camper trailer with an Anderson Plug, as well as the standard flat Plug for the lights and electric brakes.. Previous vans have never had an Anderson Plug. What us its function?	Cardie Bob	9	1398	11:41 AM Aug 1, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Placement of Battery Charger in 17 foot caravan Battery charger location (Preview) Hello We are after your advice we are putting in a25amp battery charger and plans are to install it where battery is (not lithium) which is under seat in caravan. There is adequate space but the water pump is in this area. Question we have is: do you recommend we put a barrier around the water pump and if s...	TravellingAlong	4	689	11:16 AM Aug 1, 2024 by TravellingAlong
	Jayco Quality Again (Preview) Sorry if this has been mentioned before but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. .Stripped out mates wheel bearings yesterday, regreased with new seals. Did left ones first, and upon doing the right side it was evident from the lack of wear on magnet and drum that the right hand side brakes have...	Stretch60	26	4391	03:51 PM Jul 30, 2024 by DUSTYRHODES
	Jayco Journey DX wheel size. (Preview) Hi all... We recently bought a used Jayco Journey, (2020) tandem axle. It has 14" mags with no name Chinese tyres. I want to add either A/T or L/T tyres, plus some height / ground clearance. It has had the Axle repositioned to be under the springs so I've gained 40mm but a little more would be great. Tyre...	DUSTYRHODES	13	902	04:16 PM Jul 29, 2024 by DUSTYRHODES
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