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oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/recall/Recall%20advertisement_549.pdf-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 15th of July 2019 02:29:29 PM -- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 15th of July 2019 02:35:06 PM

ozysteve · ozysteve

Thoughts guys and gals I have had the same problem as many others here, that being the jayco fitted GT brand tyres wear issue. I have had the same passenger side rear tyre scrub twice in no time flat ( sorry for that pun) . I had the alignment checked today , solid dual axle van . Essentially they meas...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have a Ford Ranger which has only done 52,000kms that runs rough on cold start up and blow smoke. Ford charged $160 for an hour of diagnostic time with no evidence of cause found. Charged another r2hrs $320 to remove the turnbo, still no cause found. Now want more money to remove injectors another 3 hrs...

Santa · Santa

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-08/microsoft-windows-vulnerability-bluekeep-and-cyber-security-risk/11277270

Scotty · Scotty

hello everyone, we have just taken the handover of the above motorhome from Page Bros in Seaford. The sales person we dealt with was really useful and professional. However, (there is always a however isnt there!) when we picked it up there was water in the drinking water tank, but when the tank was f...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Good evening all, Just as I was becoming to grips with the last forum on lithium batteries it has been closed. Quite possibly a good move given the amount of non Information and bickering. I am still trying to source a lithium battery of 150 or 200ah as most sites have scant information regarding how t...

iana · iana

Can anyone tell me if this unit is taking power all of the time, am wondering if this unit is taking away some of our battery power.

MaryFell · MaryFell

Ive just been advised by a fellow caravanner that our Finch air conditioner should have an adequate air supply coming in through the intake vent For the unit to work effectively. Ours is installed under the bed with a lot of other electricals, battery etc . There is no source of ventilation. There was n...

briche · briche

does anyone know how to adjust the arms on the roll out awning? On mine the space between the arm on on end is about half that of the other end. This leads to the problem of not being able to fold up the arms because they are not in line. it takes a bit of brute force and ignorance to get it folded. Any thoughts...

Gazza158 · Gazza158

I have a Dometic rm4805 fridge that when running overnight on gas, occasionally lights the failure light and needs to be restarted. When I try to restart it, the gas light comes on for 6 minutes then goes out and failure comes on again. The 12 volt supply in the van is generally reading 12.8 volts when thi...

Cyggy · Cyggy

I'm thinking about fitting a reversing camera on my Prado to assist hitching up my caravan, but which one do I choose ??? like to hear what others have chosen and their experience of performance and ease of fitting unit to vehicle. does the cost of the camera reflect the performance or are they much ali...

denmonkey · denmonkey

HI all, I know there are a number of amateur radio operators on this forum and in general among the 4wd/towing community. Based on some of my videos on the Paj, I've gotten several questions on how I went about mounting the big tarheel 200 on the back of the Paj. To that end I've finally got around to k...

terrola · terrola

does any one use a tekonsha primus iq electric brake controller if so do they do the job ok? no problems?

iana · iana

Just wondering if nudge bars will help protect the radiators of the vehicle in the event of a collision with an animal. Looks to me as though they are fastened by a light bracket a four smallish bolts.

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Any feedback on the best 90/100ltr 3 way fridge?? I note Dometic have a new model out, but cautious on new models. TIA for all and any help. Bas

bosrob · bosrob

Hi. I tow a Jayco Journey 17.55-8 with a Triton. Towball mass is about 140kg and tub load about 150kg. Total van mass 2100 kg. Total Triton mass 2300 kg. I noticed on a recent trip that, when coupled up, the Triton rear springs change from convex to concave. The rig tows easily and I have never experienced...

AlexB · AlexB

Hi I am considering buying one of the Belief model heaters for my small van, it seems as if it is the only genuine 2kw heater around. However there is no information of the controller for this heater. I would like to see if it is possible to set temperature, and/or the pulse rate for the pump. Also whether t...

The Travelling Dillberries · The Travelling Dillberries

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matho · matho

I have set up in Sarina QLD,first time out of NSW l only get SBS, ABC,do I have to register as a traveller to get other channels.Have E16-4 fault no permission to view this channel .Cheers Sid

DMaxer · DMaxer

After many happy hot showers in my van I woke to a cold one the other morning. My heater is a Truma and for some strange reason will heat the water whilst using the gas but now refuses to work using the mains power. It has been faultless in the past but has decided to go on strike, but only when using mains powe...

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	GT KARGOMAX and alignments (Preview) Thoughts guys and gals I have had the same problem as many others here, that being the jayco fitted GT brand tyres wear issue. I have had the same passenger side rear tyre scrub twice in no time flat ( sorry for that pun) . I had the alignment checked today , solid dual axle van . Essentially they meas...	ozysteve	23	2269	03:12 PM Jul 15, 2019 by Jaahn
	Ford Ranger running rough (Preview) I have a Ford Ranger which has only done 52,000kms that runs rough on cold start up and blow smoke. Ford charged $160 for an hour of diagnostic time with no evidence of cause found. Charged another r2hrs $320 to remove the turnbo, still no cause found. Now want more money to remove injectors another 3 hrs...	Gus1949	16	4163	03:04 PM Jul 15, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Microsoft Windows vulnerability (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-08/microsoft-windows-vulnerability-bluekeep-and-cyber-security-risk/11277270	Santa	1	1839	09:06 AM Jul 14, 2019 by Mr Fuse
	New Jayco Conquest DX motorhome (Preview) hello everyone, we have just taken the handover of the above motorhome from Page Bros in Seaford. The sales person we dealt with was really useful and professional. However, (there is always a however isnt there!) when we picked it up there was water in the drinking water tank, but when the tank was f...	Scotty	8	3285	05:41 PM Jul 13, 2019 by Steel Dog
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Good evening all, Just as I was becoming to grips with the last forum on lithium batteries it has been closed. Quite possibly a good move given the amount of non Information and bickering. I am still trying to source a lithium battery of 150 or 200ah as most sites have scant information regarding how t...	Dncwell	25	2447	04:11 PM Jul 13, 2019 by Dncwell
	Winegard SenSar pro, amplifier doo daa (Preview) Can anyone tell me if this unit is taking power all of the time, am wondering if this unit is taking away some of our battery power.	iana	10	2299	10:31 AM Jul 13, 2019 by kgarnett
	Intake venting for Finch bunk air conditioner . (Preview) Ive just been advised by a fellow caravanner that our Finch air conditioner should have an adequate air supply coming in through the intake vent For the unit to work effectively. Ours is installed under the bed with a lot of other electricals, battery etc . There is no source of ventilation. There was n...	MaryFell	3	1574	09:36 AM Jul 13, 2019 by MaryFell
	Awing arms (Preview) does anyone know how to adjust the arms on the roll out awning? On mine the space between the arm on on end is about half that of the other end. This leads to the problem of not being able to fold up the arms because they are not in line. it takes a bit of brute force and ignorance to get it folded. Any thoughts...	briche	6	1522	12:00 PM Jul 12, 2019 by blaze
	Domestic RM4805 fridge Rm4805 dometic (Preview) I have a Dometic rm4805 fridge that when running overnight on gas, occasionally lights the failure light and needs to be restarted. When I try to restart it, the gas light comes on for 6 minutes then goes out and failure comes on again. The 12 volt supply in the van is generally reading 12.8 volts when thi...	Gazza158	12	3123	09:29 PM Jul 11, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Reversing Cameras and choosing the right one. (Preview) I'm thinking about fitting a reversing camera on my Prado to assist hitching up my caravan, but which one do I choose ??? like to hear what others have chosen and their experience of performance and ease of fitting unit to vehicle. does the cost of the camera reflect the performance or are they much ali...	Cyggy	5	1465	11:40 AM Jul 11, 2019 by iana
	BIG HF Antenna install (video) ham radio porn :) (Preview) HI all, I know there are a number of amateur radio operators on this forum and in general among the 4wd/towing community. Based on some of my videos on the Paj, I've gotten several questions on how I went about mounting the big tarheel 200 on the back of the Paj. To that end I've finally got around to k...	denmonkey	7	1126	02:24 PM Jul 10, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	tekonsha (Preview) does any one use a tekonsha primus iq electric brake controller if so do they do the job ok? no problems?	terrola	9	1873	10:57 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Cupie
	Nudge bars - Decoration, or do they help prevent damage. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just wondering if nudge bars will help protect the radiators of the vehicle in the event of a collision with an animal. Looks to me as though they are fastened by a light bracket a four smallish bolts.	iana	36	5890	01:17 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Greg 1
	3 way fridge (Preview) Any feedback on the best 90/100ltr 3 way fridge?? I note Dometic have a new model out, but cautious on new models. TIA for all and any help. Bas	Bas + Eve	4	2194	12:55 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Greg 1
	rear suspension overload (Preview) Hi. I tow a Jayco Journey 17.55-8 with a Triton. Towball mass is about 140kg and tub load about 150kg. Total van mass 2100 kg. Total Triton mass 2300 kg. I noticed on a recent trip that, when coupled up, the Triton rear springs change from convex to concave. The rig tows easily and I have never experienced...	bosrob	25	2487	12:24 AM Jul 9, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Belief model 2kw diesel heater controller (Preview) Hi I am considering buying one of the Belief model heaters for my small van, it seems as if it is the only genuine 2kw heater around. However there is no information of the controller for this heater. I would like to see if it is possible to set temperature, and/or the pulse rate for the pump. Also whether t...	AlexB	5	3066	11:10 PM Jul 8, 2019 by AlexB
	Car/Caravan/Trailer weights explained (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=swUDFWQ5QhI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR35sxbvDvWl4e6nR4lOiWrq79uWpZKFAO2OVJ9pAXYUzYc30tWKiau-sS4	The Travelling Dillberries	2	1457	10:55 PM Jul 8, 2019 by landy
	Vast tv (Preview) I have set up in Sarina QLD,first time out of NSW l only get SBS, ABC,do I have to register as a traveller to get other channels.Have E16-4 fault no permission to view this channel .Cheers Sid	matho	4	1142	12:52 PM Jul 8, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hot Water System (Preview) After many happy hot showers in my van I woke to a cold one the other morning. My heater is a Truma and for some strange reason will heat the water whilst using the gas but now refuses to work using the mains power. It has been faultless in the past but has decided to go on strike, but only when using mains powe...	DMaxer	12	1944	12:15 PM Jul 6, 2019 by DMaxer
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