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batteries
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i have read with interest the posts about batteries. i have a 10 y.o sprinter. last battery went for 13 months, new one 3. no problems before that, tho' i did a lot more travelling than i have done in the past 10 months. have had it to 3 different places - the auto electrician said it must have dead cells...
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Speedo not working
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Hi everyone.
1988 MGW40 ED33 Nissan Civilian
Trying to get my last final things done for rego and one thing that has got me stumped on the speedo is not working. It was a few months ago then just stopped. No blown fuses.
I've heard that if that speedo fails then it could be a faulty cluster unit? So I ma...
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Gas Safety Fuse !!
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Hi all; It happened last year when we were free camping over the Easter period last year ( 2019 ). Our caravan has two 9Kg gas bottles stored in the front boot. Before we left i had spent a little bit of money and bought a couple of gas fuses the go inline between the gas bottle and the change over valve. These...
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valiant81
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satellite router vs satellite dish
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hi there guys im not sure which direction to go for best coverage....if i want my foxtel box i think i need sat dish ... but does anyone out there do this..also which way is best for tv coverage
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Davos
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How to attach awning track to campervan?
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Hi Everyone. I want to attach aluminium awning track over the fridge side of my hiace campervan. My question is....can I use pop rivets, or should i use screws, do I glue it as well and how far apart should I drill holes for the pop rivets/screws. Should I put silicon on the drilled holes in the van. I tried...
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Linzeelou
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Engine swap - finer details. ECU / direct fit?
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Hi Everyone. So I've got my buses ready to do an engine swap. Both are 1998 Nissan civilians. One has ED33 and other has ed33T Will the swap be a direct replacement with engine mounts lining up ECT? Or should/ what issues should I expect to come across? I'm swapping the engine and transmission ove...
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tuggersbmx
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Battery and solar sizing for free camping ! Ideas !
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Hi Hi I thought that I might answer some common question about batteries that members might ask or want to ask but feel it is too silly. Nothing is too silly by the way. This is aimed at free camping use for some time and is giving ideas not exact answers.The battery in your van or MH works like the mobile p...
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Jaahn
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Telstra Phone coverage booster
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Hi All I would like to buy some form of booster, I can get 3G outside the van with a poor signal but nothing inside unless I put the phone up in the vent, not that easy getting my head in there as well. Anyone know of a good system to boost signal. Cheers Perry
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Instantaneous hot water recommendations
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We are looking at changing out our suburban hot water heater to an instantaneous hot water service....after suggestions or recommendation on best brand and if it's easy to swap over ourselves .. thanks in advance
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Davos
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Ridgeryder batteries
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OLDFIREE71
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Projecta 50 amp intellicharger broken
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Getting error "OLC' when starting. Projecta tech support said heat sensor cable has deteriorated. To fix, cut off old terminal connector and fit new one. Crimp, not solder connection. We did this and still not working. Given the device is 4+ years old is it likely that the unit is "Stuffed" and needs...
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Snippy
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Ridgeryder batteries
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need information, my son has purchased three of these with a controller. Total amp hours of 78 amphoursThe problem is that the low battery alarm activates at 12.3 volts which activates about 2 am in the morning when operating his fridge. The three way fridge draws probably 7 or 8 amps .Has anyone been a...
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Diesel heater quandary...
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We have had our wonderful diesel heater for several years now and it has now developed a start up problem!!! After turning on both LEDs light up and eventually the lower LED flashes every couple of seconds and heater fails to "light up". Aussie Paul. https://youtu.be/7CeiidcKw_4
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NEW HOUSE BATTERIES< NEED NEW CHARGER
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Unfortuneately our failed 50 amp charger has also completed the demise of our house batteries. The Projecta charger is also dead so need to replace. Q. With 3x 105 ah batteries do I need 50 amp charger or will lower amp do. Problem is can't get anything in Mt Isa so online only. Had to pay for batteries an...
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arkpak wont turn on
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Hi people you might be able to help me, my arkpak 730 model wont turn on,it makes the sound to turn on then stops, could you help, thanks everybody and stay safe, i have been whereing a mask forever so far all good thank you.
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Washing Machines
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Has any one had a Camec 2.5 kg front loading washing machine installed in their caravan, I have one and it shakes the the whole back wall of the van! I am trying to get the tech department from Camec to talk to me with no success to date. Would be happy to have feedback on other types of washers, as i think this...
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grumpy greg
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Turbo swap ED33T
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Hi everyone, I am swapping / upgrading the turbo on my ED33T. Swapping from oem turbo to Nissan garret GT554RLS. Will much modification be needed for it to fit? Or will it bolt straight on? Also I am going to upgrade the dump pipe and install an intercooler. Any suggestions on what will fit quite e...
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Battery charger
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My projector 35A 7stage charger died. What would you recommend I am looking at getting 200ah lithium battery tia
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Power Tripping
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I have been on the same site for several weeks connected to mains power. Yesterday when using an air heater it stopped running. I tried it in a different power point and it worked again.
Later in the day I noticed I had no power in the van and after investigating with the manager the power had tripped in th...
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Extension lead wired the wrong way
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Discovered two extension leads wired with active and neutral reverse wired at the socket end. Now put right, wired correctly. Off a friends caravan, and connected to the house, no RCD's etc. Nobody had received any jolts, everything in the van worked OK. What could have happened to persons in the van...
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