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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
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About one week ago on the NSW North Coast a Police Highway Patrol BMW Diesel caught fire and was written off. The driver had been chasing a vehicle and followed it onto long grass at the side of the road, and while apprehending the driver the Police BMW caught fire. Modern Diesel Engines conforming to Eu...
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faulty water pump
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My water pump runs when turned on, I can hear it running but it is not delivering water. What is the problem? any advice appreciated.
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Hot passenger seat in our Longreach
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Any idea on how to stop the heat coming up under the passenger seat from the motor. Cheers
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goldcoaster
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Truma b14 boiler
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Hi I was wondering if anybody knows what I need to look for when my hot water tap runs out of water after 5-10 seconds. The cold water will flow continuously. But when I switch the mixer to hot , it stops almost immediately. Any help greatly appreciated please. Chucker. -- Edited by Chucker on Sunday 8...
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Coaster tyre wear
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hi folks... ive bought a 94 coaster lwb out of commercial service 12 months ago. The tyres have been regulary rotated. They have 5 tread blocks on them of which all the outer block have slightly more wear than the others... this coaster has done some bush work evident from mud on the underbody and im hopi...
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robertbruce
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Hdmi switch or hdmi + RCA
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For those using Vast and Foxtel, do you use 2x HDMI cables with a switch or does one have an RCA input to the tv? IE how do you change between the two??
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Wanted: Dead or near dead drop in lithium batteries
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If you have a dead or near dead lithium battery that you can't get any joy regarding a warranty replacement, I'm interested in buying it. I want to see just what it is that is failing in these drop in 12v batteries and the only way I'll find out is to open them up. So, if you want to get a few $$ for something tha...
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Fridge Temperature
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I purchased a new van 6 months ago (not my first) and it's fitted with a Dometic RMDX25 fridge. Whether it's a hot day or cool day, whether it's running on LPG, 240v or 12v, it will not cool below 8 degrees, measured with a min/max digital thermometer. It has to be the fridge, not the power source and I am th...
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Captain
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Lithium batteries
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To Terri1 Please some advice on parallel Sentry Lithium batteries, is it possible and is it recommended. Thanks Greg.
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terriwa
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Caravan Weights & Masses Analyser
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Hi All, I am brand new to caravanning forums and am about to do my lap of the map. I have many done hours of interesting reading over the past few months since I joined the forums but this is my first post about anything at all and I am still learning about this topic in particular. In order to assist me to ensu...
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Amigo1
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Radio reception
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My old coaster had a wis bang radio with all sorts of connectivity but would only pick up one fm station. It was always a good reception even in isolated areas where my radios normal struggle. Spent nearly a full day removing the old aerial (had to pull dash as whoever fitted it thought it was a good idea to...
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blaze
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sorting out a tug
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My thoughts are either the s-line or r600 mack, like em both. Intend on towing a 3500kg off road van. Power and trans would be too much of a problem, just slot another combo in. Not sure how big of a transmission cooler I would need if I fit an auto trans (easier than a roadranger, better for the mrs). Have to...
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blaze
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Trailer plugs & Sockets
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Can anyone tell me what the two outside wires are for please Thanks Kevin.
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wheel bearing failure
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Hi Guys - Can anyone tell me from actual experience what it is like to have a wheel bearing failure in a single axle caravan . Just in case , are there early signs - noises - heat - feel and how you got on with it following the event . I figure it's better to learn from others experience just in case it happens ....
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Paulo
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Coromal mirage 455 weights
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Hi all, Does anyone know what the drawbar weight should be for my camper that has a max loaded weight of 1600 kg,as there is nothing on the maker's plate. Cheers muz
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Testing deep cycle battery with this..
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Shipping-QUICKLYNKS-BA101-Automotive-12V-Vehicle-Battery-Tester-Analyzer/183296525648
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HELP dometic fridge stopped
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Hi can anyone help? for some reason our 3way fridge in the van has stopped working completely stopped working won't turn on in any field. Hubby has checked the fuses (they are okay) also checked that supply was getting to the fridge ( it is ) the only thing we can think of is the control panel needing repla...
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Lithium Battery questions again.....
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I have read so much about Lithium batteries that my head is now in a spin.I would like some simple answers to my questions please, no high tech stuff. My van is a 2015 van with a 120amp AGM battery with solar panel (with regulator), the ability to add an external solar panel (with regulator)and I guess a 24...
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Towball height
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On the website of Everything caravan and camping.com they have a download entitled - The national caravan and recreational vehicle towing guide edition 7. This guide states that the center of the tow ball needs to be between 350 mm and 460 mm high from the ground. Can this be right? Many new vans with a...
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meetoo
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Red Arc Tow pro Question.
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Trying out the emergency stop function of the "Tow Pro", I only felt a gentle braking of the van, reading the instructions, on auto mode that is correct and the braking force is relative to the setting. Does that mean to get strong braking of the van only by pushing the button, does one have to rotate the k...
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