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Gundog · Gundog

It look as though NSW has made changes for GVM upgrades as of the 20th of April, it looks as though the maximum upgrade is limited to the sum total of the axle weights regardless of suspension modifications, unless the axles are upgraded to a higher rate. The other catch is if you want to register an inter...

hofmann05kite · hofmann05kite

Hi guys, First post, looking forward to getting schooled, so many questions. Been doing up my old chesney pacemaker van, it's been a great way to pass coronavirus. The whole generator thing does not seem to be fully thought out. In my case, and surely most peoples, I justified the cost of the gener...

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

There has been some discussion on several other threads on this subject. It is understood that the use of a WDH causes several changes in actual measured weights of both tow vehicle and caravan. My claim is that one of these changes is a reduction of towball loading. Attached is a chart from a Haymen Ree...

RoamerAllWaze · RoamerAllWaze

We Have an IBIS 4 aircon installed on our HillTop Feathertop Van which in itself is is a major upgrade from a no toilet REGAL pop-top. When the wife bought the van yes she did! I asked for an upgrade from the Ibis 3 to the Ibis 4 air conditioner because I knew it was using an energy saving inverter. And here we...

Stewart · Stewart

Hi All I have 2 inverters in the Caravan 300w and 600w, i have only used the smaller one a few times. They are both located in the battery locker and only the smaller one is connected and turned off, unless needed. To use it, i lift the seat to get to the battery and simply plug in a power board then plug in the L...

iana · iana

On another forum (Wiki) a post was put up, "filling tanks when connected to the mains", muggsie here interpreted this wrong, but it brings up a question. A while back some of you may remember a girl who turned on the outside tap and suffered electrocution, and permanent damage. I was told that the mains...

Fee Bee · Fee Bee

Hi :). I have recently purchased a van and would like to buy a/some solar panels to attach the the roof rack to power my electrical appliances. I have listed all of the appliances I would like to use below. I will not be using all of the items 24hrs a day and not all at the same time, I have therefore also liste...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a changeover switch installed to switch between 240v mains and an Inverter. The inverter has a remote switching ability that was never used when the changeover switch was installed, I'm thinking of the best way to use the remote facility, looking at the changeover swith there is a 3rd row of swi...

LoisKay · LoisKay

Hi. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to employ someone to negotiate the purchase of a recreational vehicle on behalf of a buyer? I am keen to purchase a motorhome, and have a general idea of what I want, but lack the technical knowledge to feel confident in purchasing it on my own. I once employed a real...

chat · chat

Will it tow 23ft crusader caravan I think weighs 2300kg I think unloaded has anyone done this on long trip.

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. I have a 600 watt sinewave inverter which I want to connect to my deepcycle batteries instead of using clip ons. Pictures attached. What size fuse and cable to do recommend? I've just been to Jaycar and they wasn't sure. Any help appreciated. Have a great day Troy

Yendorane · Yendorane

Hi all,just wondering what peoples opinions are on the following & what would you use to seal the top of the pop top.I am down to 4 choices,all sikaflex & they are 291,pro+,221 or 521uv.Thank you ell in advance for your answers.cheers Rod

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

We have just connected our Vast and Foxtel boxes to the sat system. When we turn the power off at the power point ( not turn the unit off) to the Fox box (240 via inverter) the aerial retracts. Just wondering if anyone had experienced this. Its no big problem as the only time the power is turned completely o...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

With the van locked away due to travel restrictions, I thought installing an auto sat dish would while away the boredom. Photos to follow when I work out how to caption them.

iana · iana

I have the pump disconnected, and am bench testing it, it pulses only once with power connected. Should it pulse, and keep pulsing until pressure is reached, or are the pulses sent from the heater control module, pressure controlled by the module?

britton · britton

Hi everyone, Has anyone had any Experience with them?

bayview · bayview

Hi everyone, Newbie here, Sorry if this has been posted on before, but does anyone have any idea?? Fiat Ducato 2012 3 litre with 43,000kms has P2563 "Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance" error code. Have replaced the actuator on turbo but error returns after er...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/caravan-sway-crash-a-115.html?ci=191996&ni=43 an old one however some newbies may not have seen it.

agent13 · agent13

Hi. I had Kombi campers, both fitted with those little Electrolux 2-way refrigerators (work on 12v or LP gas). I used gas when camping and they worked fine except in hot weather (say over 30 deg C) then they would struggle. Though they were silent when operating which was good since I am a light sleeper...

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	GVM upgrade are in trouble in NSW (Preview) It look as though NSW has made changes for GVM upgrades as of the 20th of April, it looks as though the maximum upgrade is limited to the sum total of the axle weights regardless of suspension modifications, unless the axles are upgraded to a higher rate. The other catch is if you want to register an inter...	Gundog	22	3568	10:06 AM May 27, 2020 by Cyclops
	weather protection for yamaha ef2400is generator (Preview) Hi guys, First post, looking forward to getting schooled, so many questions. Been doing up my old chesney pacemaker van, it's been a great way to pass coronavirus. The whole generator thing does not seem to be fully thought out. In my case, and surely most peoples, I justified the cost of the gener...	hofmann05kite	7	1087	09:11 AM May 27, 2020 by hofmann05kite
	The effects of using a WDH ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There has been some discussion on several other threads on this subject. It is understood that the use of a WDH causes several changes in actual measured weights of both tow vehicle and caravan. My claim is that one of these changes is a reduction of towball loading. Attached is a chart from a Haymen Ree...	Brenda and Alan	40	4175	02:22 PM May 18, 2020 by yobarr
	IBIS IV that’s ‘four’ is a slow start and using less than 1400 Watts ! At 23 degrees. (Preview) We Have an IBIS 4 aircon installed on our HillTop Feathertop Van which in itself is is a major upgrade from a no toilet REGAL pop-top. When the wife bought the van yes she did! I asked for an upgrade from the Ibis 3 to the Ibis 4 air conditioner because I knew it was using an energy saving inverter. And here we...	RoamerAllWaze	5	1736	03:01 PM May 16, 2020 by Dougwe
	Inverter plugs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All I have 2 inverters in the Caravan 300w and 600w, i have only used the smaller one a few times. They are both located in the battery locker and only the smaller one is connected and turned off, unless needed. To use it, i lift the seat to get to the battery and simply plug in a power board then plug in the L...	Stewart	38	3926	11:16 PM May 14, 2020 by oldtrack123
	Heres one for the Sparkie's (Preview) On another forum (Wiki) a post was put up, "filling tanks when connected to the mains", muggsie here interpreted this wrong, but it brings up a question. A while back some of you may remember a girl who turned on the outside tap and suffered electrocution, and permanent damage. I was told that the mains...	iana	10	1344	08:12 PM May 14, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	SOLAR PANELS FOR MY VAN (Preview) Hi :). I have recently purchased a van and would like to buy a/some solar panels to attach the the roof rack to power my electrical appliances. I have listed all of the appliances I would like to use below. I will not be using all of the items 24hrs a day and not all at the same time, I have therefore also liste...	Fee Bee	12	1748	09:19 AM May 14, 2020 by Jaahn
	Changeover Switch for 240v Fridge (Preview) I have a changeover switch installed to switch between 240v mains and an Inverter. The inverter has a remote switching ability that was never used when the changeover switch was installed, I'm thinking of the best way to use the remote facility, looking at the changeover swith there is a 3rd row of swi...	Gundog	10	1075	01:01 AM May 11, 2020 by markf
	Motorhome help (Preview) Hi. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to employ someone to negotiate the purchase of a recreational vehicle on behalf of a buyer? I am keen to purchase a motorhome, and have a general idea of what I want, but lack the technical knowledge to feel confident in purchasing it on my own. I once employed a real...	LoisKay	5	1605	08:35 PM May 9, 2020 by campcreekrv
	Ford Everest 2lt biturbo 4x4 (Preview) Will it tow 23ft crusader caravan I think weighs 2300kg I think unloaded has anyone done this on long trip.	chat	18	3858	08:20 PM May 8, 2020 by JackoFJR
	Email software to use with Win 10 (Preview) Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...	Mobi Condo	28	1750	09:06 PM May 4, 2020 by Hylife
	Fitting 600 watt sinewave inverter (Preview) Hi all. I have a 600 watt sinewave inverter which I want to connect to my deepcycle batteries instead of using clip ons. Pictures attached. What size fuse and cable to do recommend? I've just been to Jaycar and they wasn't sure. Any help appreciated. Have a great day Troy	tadau68	7	1287	06:41 PM May 2, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Sikaflex (Preview) Hi all,just wondering what peoples opinions are on the following & what would you use to seal the top of the pop top.I am down to 4 choices,all sikaflex & they are 291,pro+,221 or 521uv.Thank you ell in advance for your answers.cheers Rod	Yendorane	14	5851	08:57 AM May 2, 2020 by Jaybird
	Oyster v sat dish (Preview) We have just connected our Vast and Foxtel boxes to the sat system. When we turn the power off at the power point ( not turn the unit off) to the Fox box (240 via inverter) the aerial retracts. Just wondering if anyone had experienced this. Its no big problem as the only time the power is turned completely o...	Bas + Eve	0	828	07:05 PM May 1, 2020 by Bas + Eve
	Auto satellite dish install (Preview) With the van locked away due to travel restrictions, I thought installing an auto sat dish would while away the boredom. Photos to follow when I work out how to caption them.	Stretch60	7	1746	09:16 PM Apr 28, 2020 by jab160
	Fuel pump on a Snugger diesel heater. (Preview) I have the pump disconnected, and am bench testing it, it pulses only once with power connected. Should it pulse, and keep pulsing until pressure is reached, or are the pulses sent from the heater control module, pressure controlled by the module?	iana	10	1793	03:48 PM Apr 27, 2020 by Tony Bev
	SolarKing Roof Ventilation Fan - Product Experience & Advice (Preview) Hi everyone, Has anyone had any Experience with them?	britton	0	1481	09:00 PM Apr 23, 2020 by britton
	Turbo-charger error code P2563 (Preview) Hi everyone, Newbie here, Sorry if this has been posted on before, but does anyone have any idea?? Fiat Ducato 2012 3 litre with 43,000kms has P2563 "Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance" error code. Have replaced the actuator on turbo but error returns after er...	bayview	3	2599	01:32 PM Apr 23, 2020 by kesa32
	sway bars (Preview) https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/caravan-sway-crash-a-115.html?ci=191996&ni=43 an old one however some newbies may not have seen it.	gold dandelion	1	1499	10:40 AM Apr 21, 2020 by yobarr
	Refrigerator sound levels (Preview) Hi. I had Kombi campers, both fitted with those little Electrolux 2-way refrigerators (work on 12v or LP gas). I used gas when camping and they worked fine except in hot weather (say over 30 deg C) then they would struggle. Though they were silent when operating which was good since I am a light sleeper...	agent13	18	2474	08:02 AM Apr 18, 2020 by PaulJohn
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