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Bobdown · Bobdown

A very interesting story of the Indian car maker......cheers Bob

iana · iana

Went to Isuzu today to get a quote for a new Ute. The quote had to consist of a CVM upgrade, they refused, saying that the up-grade is not legal, as while the new suspension is legal, the vehicle is tested and rated for the vehicles stated CVM. I said the magic figure of towing 3500kg is to do with European Dr...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi Forum. In April next year I plan to buy a Prado. I was looking at a model a few years old but a friend said if I can 'extend myself' to buy new to avoid problems with the diesel particulate filter. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks

Digger2 · Digger2

When Im towing a Jayco caravan and I select DC on the refrigerator, do I need to have the 12V Battery Isolator switch in the on or off position?

iana · iana

The one thing I notice when the discussion of weights and balance take place, is that the vehicle and van are stationary. However once the unit is in motion, we have the effects of air flow over the van. There would be a high pressure area at the front of the van, and a low pressure area (drag) at the rear, al...

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey there everyone, i have had some great advice on this site so thank you! I do have another question in relation to my motorhome floor. It has come up with air bubbles and my initial instinct is to open up and perhaps glue down. Does anyone else have any experience with this in their spaces that could mak...

iana · iana

Do land Cruiser Utes come with free wheeling hubs as standard. Does that mean every time you want 4wd, you have to stop and manually engage the hubs?

tonyob · tonyob

We've folded up the middle seats in our Pajero and I'm contemplating actually removing one of them, mainly as a weight saving. Anyone have links to road rules that either say it's clearly illegal? or that it's legal?

snap1946 · snap1946

i have taken up all the vinyl tiles in the van but how do i remove all the sticky glue that is left cheers snap

Stewart · Stewart

Hi I purchased a OBD2 Bluetooth Dongle to read the transmission temperature. 2016 Ford Territory petrol. I purchased a couple of apps Forscan which connects but doesn't recognise the vehicle And Torque which works well but won't read Transmission temperatures. Apparently I might need a custom PI...

Richie148 · Richie148

I have a chum who is interested in Australian bush craft. I dont see such a thread on the forum.

Phil P · Phil P

Hi all, Im new to towing a caravan. I have a 2014 Hilux with the 3.0L TD engine and Auto transmission. I have had a transmission cooler installed and am towing a 1900kg Jayco Freedom caravan. The Hilux is heavily accessorized and Im just under GVM (with the tow ball weight) and under the GCW, just wonderi...

johmandkaz · johmandkaz

Hi All, Have just finished converting a mitsubishi rosa but have one problem. The windows have stain lines on them. Have tried to clean with various glass cleaners steel wool, CLR, bicarb /vinegar and even went to the extremes of buffing one to no avail.any ideas????????? -- Edited by johmandkaz o...

tonyob · tonyob

We've had significant issues with our 3 way Dometic fridge and are contemplating replacing it with a conventional fridge as we have over 400w of solar and a 200 amp hour lithium battery. I'm interested in what has worked, what hasn't worked in such a replacement. The fridge I'm favouring is a HiSens...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi can anyone tell me how to post a photo cheers

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.

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	Tata Motors (Preview) A very interesting story of the Indian car maker......cheers Bob	Bobdown	4	1897	12:01 PM Dec 5, 2020 by Mamil
	Towing weight confusion. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Went to Isuzu today to get a quote for a new Ute. The quote had to consist of a CVM upgrade, they refused, saying that the up-grade is not legal, as while the new suspension is legal, the vehicle is tested and rated for the vehicles stated CVM. I said the magic figure of towing 3500kg is to do with European Dr...	iana	36	3681	08:49 AM Dec 3, 2020 by Rob Driver
	Prado - new or nearly new? (Preview) Hi Forum. In April next year I plan to buy a Prado. I was looking at a model a few years old but a friend said if I can 'extend myself' to buy new to avoid problems with the diesel particulate filter. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks	NoelB	6	1723	04:48 PM Dec 2, 2020 by Maccanak
	Jayco Newbie question (Preview) When Im towing a Jayco caravan and I select DC on the refrigerator, do I need to have the 12V Battery Isolator switch in the on or off position?	Digger2	7	1985	09:28 AM Nov 30, 2020 by dogbox
	The effects of airflow on the weights and balance of a Caravan. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The one thing I notice when the discussion of weights and balance take place, is that the vehicle and van are stationary. However once the unit is in motion, we have the effects of air flow over the van. There would be a high pressure area at the front of the van, and a low pressure area (drag) at the rear, al...	iana	43	2421	12:30 PM Nov 29, 2020 by iana
	motorhome floor bubbles (Preview) Hey there everyone, i have had some great advice on this site so thank you! I do have another question in relation to my motorhome floor. It has come up with air bubbles and my initial instinct is to open up and perhaps glue down. Does anyone else have any experience with this in their spaces that could mak...	Tamsun	5	1139	12:27 PM Nov 29, 2020 by Tamsun
	Free Wheeling Hubs. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do land Cruiser Utes come with free wheeling hubs as standard. Does that mean every time you want 4wd, you have to stop and manually engage the hubs?	iana	45	2933	11:22 PM Nov 28, 2020 by rgren2
	Removing middle seats in SUV - Legal? (Preview) We've folded up the middle seats in our Pajero and I'm contemplating actually removing one of them, mainly as a weight saving. Anyone have links to road rules that either say it's clearly illegal? or that it's legal?	tonyob	14	2051	10:36 PM Nov 28, 2020 by tonyob
	vinyl glue (Preview) i have taken up all the vinyl tiles in the van but how do i remove all the sticky glue that is left cheers snap	snap1946	5	1229	11:29 PM Nov 27, 2020 by Leshill
	OBD2 Bluetooth dongle connection (Preview) Hi I purchased a OBD2 Bluetooth Dongle to read the transmission temperature. 2016 Ford Territory petrol. I purchased a couple of apps Forscan which connects but doesn't recognise the vehicle And Torque which works well but won't read Transmission temperatures. Apparently I might need a custom PI...	Stewart	7	840	06:17 PM Nov 27, 2020 by Willdoe
	Bush Craft (Preview) I have a chum who is interested in Australian bush craft. I dont see such a thread on the forum.	Richie148	4	1533	03:15 PM Nov 27, 2020 by Kebbin
	Towing Caravan with Hilux Automatic - overdrive at all? (Preview) Hi all, Im new to towing a caravan. I have a 2014 Hilux with the 3.0L TD engine and Auto transmission. I have had a transmission cooler installed and am towing a 1900kg Jayco Freedom caravan. The Hilux is heavily accessorized and Im just under GVM (with the tow ball weight) and under the GCW, just wonderi...	Phil P	13	2796	08:52 PM Nov 26, 2020 by Phil P
	?? Red dirt stains on windows (Preview) Hi All, Have just finished converting a mitsubishi rosa but have one problem. The windows have stain lines on them. Have tried to clean with various glass cleaners steel wool, CLR, bicarb /vinegar and even went to the extremes of buffing one to no avail.any ideas????????? -- Edited by johmandkaz o...	johmandkaz	5	1241	11:07 AM Nov 26, 2020 by Greg 1
	Fitting convential fridge to caravan (Preview) We've had significant issues with our 3 way Dometic fridge and are contemplating replacing it with a conventional fridge as we have over 400w of solar and a 200 amp hour lithium battery. I'm interested in what has worked, what hasn't worked in such a replacement. The fridge I'm favouring is a HiSens...	tonyob	28	3442	10:11 AM Nov 26, 2020 by tonyob
	Photos (Preview) Hi can anyone tell me how to post a photo cheers	travelyounger	8	1398	04:53 PM Nov 25, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	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	4637	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	887	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	1770	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	1011	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	1324	08:25 PM Nov 20, 2020 by Nevd
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