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Havago · Havago

Hi all, Hope you can help. I charged the caravan battery on 240, disconnected the mains and checked the battery 12.45amps. Connected the c-pap machine rated at 6.67a with nothing else on in the van. At 11:15 battery read 12.3, 12:30 12.24 amps and at 2:45pm the c Pap machine had shut down and the battery...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hello every one; Looking to buy a diesel heater for our caravan ( Jayco pop top 17.55.3 ) love the caravan and also we like to free camp a fair bit, so looking towards some form of heating that is cheap to run. I have looked at diesel heaters on E-Bay and most are around 5 Kw in size. I can install t...

sassycat · sassycat

Hi I need an owners manual for a VW LT35 turbo diesel 2006, also if possible the work shop manual

terry and leanne · terry and leanne

hi, just want to know if any one has the same problem. warning light comes on and car goes into limp mode, pull over and turn off for a minute and turn back on ,light off,drives normally.had auto sparkie look at it and said it was "throttle position sensor cable" fault. cleared it but now it has returned. t...

Millar family · Millar family

Hi all We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny Pop Top which unfortunately was water damaged in the Townsville floods earlier this year. Our insurance company in their wisdom have reached the decision not to cover the damage due to seal wear even though roof was resealed last August and the van was covered with a t...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hello everyone, I have recently purchased the above Engel and was wondering which option to use when free camping. I am not very savvy when it comes to 12 volt bits and pieces so am asking for advice. I wonder if I need to install a standalone battery in the back of the tug at considerable expense for 12v su...

BIGWESTY · BIGWESTY

Hi all, Happy Easter, i am wanting to install a 250 watt panel on our van but when I connect the regular it is flashing overvoltage so I wasn't game to connect to my battery bank,the reg is rated at 20 amps, the panel -max power current 8.8 amps, max voltage 30 v. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hi everyone, Firstly - Lest We Forget. Just curious to know if anyone is using the Foxtel App - Foxtel Now - (was Foxtel Go previously) - instead of taking your IQ box with you. We recognise there will be considerable data usage involved but were planning on a decent GB plan anyway. We will have a smart T...

chugger · chugger

Went to start motorhome (Toyota Coaster) ominous clicking sound no start, out with the battery charger, hooked up to one of the two vehicle batteries, they are connected to each other, charger reads FULL, green light says 100% charged, all 7 charging stages completed, turned the key, waited for the...

Waz and Vick · Waz and Vick

Howdy I recently upgraded the old 20016 Hilux to a 201 SR5 dual cab and I'm looking at options to keep the suspension at its optimum while towing. The rear of the vehicle drops 45mm when I hook the van on. I'm considering a WDH or poly air bags (which I had successfully for 13 years on the old Hilux).Or do I...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allhow many drops a minute do people set their MOREYS ® POWER BOOSTER kit on a 105 landcruiser on lpg cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Tuesday 23rd of April 2019 07:56:20 PM

Olive Oil · Olive Oil

We've had our Avan caravan from new, we've almost lost our rear bumper bar twice in the past 3 years. It is stock standard with only the spare wheel mounted on it, no tool boxes, bike racks or jerry can holders. The bumper has 2 arms that slide into square tubing that is welded to the chassis with a bolt thr...

Vic41 · Vic41

Hi Folks, I know some of you will say get Andersen Plugs fitted which I may do, however about to head off on a short trip and no time to do this. The 12V ciggy type connection for the Evacool on the lead where it plugs into my 12V Aux battery (Narva ciggy type double socket fitted to top of battery case) doesn...

JuneeJoe · JuneeJoe

Choice is:1/ 12 volt 190 litre or:2/ a 240 volt version with inverter.What are the advantages and disadvantages of these ?

Craig1 · Craig1

Hi All, Our Caravan lead acid Delcor battery has leaked and died(just on 5 1/2 years old). It was in a poly box, but monkees had just tek screwed to galvanized steel boot floor and of course some acid has leaked out of box. I have almost caught it in time and neutralized with bicarb soda today. Would apprec...

Captain · Captain

If I leave home with a ball weight of, say, 250kg, and drive for weeks over some of our bad roads, over bumpy bridges, causeways and other 'undulating' roads, does my caravan ball weight remain at exactly 250kg for the entire trip. I maintain that it would be impossible to stay at 250kgs and yet we are t...

dismith · dismith

Hi everybody, We have just had a satellite dish and vast system installed in our motorhome. i would now like to connect our Foxtel IQ2 box to the system and am not sure how to go about it so am hoping someone can assist. I have put up images of how everything is set up now but Im not sure what plugs into what -...

mlb · mlb

Hi all, can anybody help me find a service repairperson to repair airconditioner heron 2.2 at my house. I'm in Morphettvale South of Adelaide. Thanks -- Edited by mlb on Thursday 11th of April 2019 01:21:10 PM

Bosky · Bosky

Does anyone have a good method of preventing an open roof hatch from jumping up and down when the wind gets up, usually at about 2 a.m.? I thought about using a spring but couldn't work out a way of fastening one so that it worked when open a little bit or a lot. Bungy cord? Usually end up leaving the hatch clo...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allwhat do you do with the old vinyl do you just trim off around window and side trim to put checker plate on or take all the trim and window offcheers snap

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	Caravan Battery - C Pap Machine (Preview) Hi all, Hope you can help. I charged the caravan battery on 240, disconnected the mains and checked the battery 12.45amps. Connected the c-pap machine rated at 6.67a with nothing else on in the van. At 11:15 battery read 12.3, 12:30 12.24 amps and at 2:45pm the c Pap machine had shut down and the battery...	Havago	7	1519	09:20 PM May 5, 2019 by Havago
	Diesel heater (Preview) Hello every one; Looking to buy a diesel heater for our caravan ( Jayco pop top 17.55.3 ) love the caravan and also we like to free camp a fair bit, so looking towards some form of heating that is cheap to run. I have looked at diesel heaters on E-Bay and most are around 5 Kw in size. I can install t...	valiant81	16	2796	11:28 PM May 4, 2019 by RodnEls
	owners or workshop manual (Preview) Hi I need an owners manual for a VW LT35 turbo diesel 2006, also if possible the work shop manual	sassycat	3	1167	01:29 PM May 4, 2019 by dorian
	100 series engine warning light (Preview) hi, just want to know if any one has the same problem. warning light comes on and car goes into limp mode, pull over and turn off for a minute and turn back on ,light off,drives normally.had auto sparkie look at it and said it was "throttle position sensor cable" fault. cleared it but now it has returned. t...	terry and leanne	6	2453	09:49 AM May 3, 2019 by terry and leanne
	Poptop roof (Preview) Hi all We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny Pop Top which unfortunately was water damaged in the Townsville floods earlier this year. Our insurance company in their wisdom have reached the decision not to cover the damage due to seal wear even though roof was resealed last August and the van was covered with a t...	Millar family	3	1399	11:13 AM May 2, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	12V Supply for Engel Eclipse MR40F Fridge Freezer (Preview) Hello everyone, I have recently purchased the above Engel and was wondering which option to use when free camping. I am not very savvy when it comes to 12 volt bits and pieces so am asking for advice. I wonder if I need to install a standalone battery in the back of the tug at considerable expense for 12v su...	cjt55	6	1803	01:53 AM May 1, 2019 by cjt55
	Advice on solar. (Preview) Hi all, Happy Easter, i am wanting to install a 250 watt panel on our van but when I connect the regular it is flashing overvoltage so I wasn't game to connect to my battery bank,the reg is rated at 20 amps, the panel -max power current 8.8 amps, max voltage 30 v. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have...	BIGWESTY	16	1935	01:39 PM Apr 30, 2019 by denmonkey
	Foxtel Now (Preview) Hi everyone, Firstly - Lest We Forget. Just curious to know if anyone is using the Foxtel App - Foxtel Now - (was Foxtel Go previously) - instead of taking your IQ box with you. We recognise there will be considerable data usage involved but were planning on a decent GB plan anyway. We will have a smart T...	Flags2	13	1381	12:38 AM Apr 30, 2019 by Joe50
	motorhome batteries (Preview) Went to start motorhome (Toyota Coaster) ominous clicking sound no start, out with the battery charger, hooked up to one of the two vehicle batteries, they are connected to each other, charger reads FULL, green light says 100% charged, all 7 charging stages completed, turned the key, waited for the...	chugger	6	1425	11:02 PM Apr 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight distribution hitch versus poly air bags (Preview) Howdy I recently upgraded the old 20016 Hilux to a 201 SR5 dual cab and I'm looking at options to keep the suspension at its optimum while towing. The rear of the vehicle drops 45mm when I hook the van on. I'm considering a WDH or poly air bags (which I had successfully for 13 years on the old Hilux).Or do I...	Waz and Vick	17	5362	08:14 PM Apr 27, 2019 by Wasley
	MOREY’S ® POWER BOOSTER (Preview) hi allhow many drops a minute do people set their MOREYS ® POWER BOOSTER kit on a 105 landcruiser on lpg cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Tuesday 23rd of April 2019 07:56:20 PM	snap1946	2	1603	07:58 PM Apr 27, 2019 by snap1946
	Avan Rear Bumper Issues (Preview) We've had our Avan caravan from new, we've almost lost our rear bumper bar twice in the past 3 years. It is stock standard with only the spare wheel mounted on it, no tool boxes, bike racks or jerry can holders. The bumper has 2 arms that slide into square tubing that is welded to the chassis with a bolt thr...	Olive Oil	4	1751	01:22 PM Apr 25, 2019 by The Diggings
	Evacool 30L 12V Battery Connection - Not a good connection... (Preview) Hi Folks, I know some of you will say get Andersen Plugs fitted which I may do, however about to head off on a short trip and no time to do this. The 12V ciggy type connection for the Evacool on the lead where it plugs into my 12V Aux battery (Narva ciggy type double socket fitted to top of battery case) doesn...	Vic41	15	2026	09:00 AM Apr 25, 2019 by ottg
	Replacing a Caravan Fridge. (Preview) Choice is:1/ 12 volt 190 litre or:2/ a 240 volt version with inverter.What are the advantages and disadvantages of these ?	JuneeJoe	10	2545	08:58 AM Apr 25, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Battery Leaked in front Boot (Preview) Hi All, Our Caravan lead acid Delcor battery has leaked and died(just on 5 1/2 years old). It was in a poly box, but monkees had just tek screwed to galvanized steel boot floor and of course some acid has leaked out of box. I have almost caught it in time and neutralized with bicarb soda today. Would apprec...	Craig1	13	1919	11:49 AM Apr 24, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Caravan ball weights (Preview) If I leave home with a ball weight of, say, 250kg, and drive for weeks over some of our bad roads, over bumpy bridges, causeways and other 'undulating' roads, does my caravan ball weight remain at exactly 250kg for the entire trip. I maintain that it would be impossible to stay at 250kgs and yet we are t...	Captain	11	1555	06:43 PM Apr 23, 2019 by Noelpolar
	Vast & Foxtel (Preview) Hi everybody, We have just had a satellite dish and vast system installed in our motorhome. i would now like to connect our Foxtel IQ2 box to the system and am not sure how to go about it so am hoping someone can assist. I have put up images of how everything is set up now but Im not sure what plugs into what -...	dismith	11	2262	05:33 PM Apr 22, 2019 by Rob Driver
	Service for air conditioner (Preview) Hi all, can anybody help me find a service repairperson to repair airconditioner heron 2.2 at my house. I'm in Morphettvale South of Adelaide. Thanks -- Edited by mlb on Thursday 11th of April 2019 01:21:10 PM	mlb	9	2952	05:17 PM Apr 22, 2019 by mlb
	Rattles from roof hatches (Preview) Does anyone have a good method of preventing an open roof hatch from jumping up and down when the wind gets up, usually at about 2 a.m.? I thought about using a spring but couldn't work out a way of fastening one so that it worked when open a little bit or a lot. Bungy cord? Usually end up leaving the hatch clo...	Bosky	1	1207	09:09 AM Apr 21, 2019 by iana
	checker plate (Preview) hi allwhat do you do with the old vinyl do you just trim off around window and side trim to put checker plate on or take all the trim and window offcheers snap	snap1946	2	1482	10:37 PM Apr 20, 2019 by elliemike
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