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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

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi has anybody worked out the easiest way to load a porta bote on car rack. regards Burgo1

keiron · keiron

Hi. I have a pair of nice chrome towing mirrors on my Nissan. The bottom, or smaller portion is electically adjustable, whilsy the pot, or larger ortion is manually adjustable. My problem is the top or larger portion, which vibrates greatly, to the extent that all i get is a blurred image of what's behi...

ilcag · ilcag

info on spacers to suit 50c17 daily rear leaf pack I cant find info o line ?

landy · landy

Hi all just bought 2 do not overtake turning vehicle singes on ebay but when they arrived they were only 55 mm X 200 mm and do not look big enough dos anybody have any information on the correct size. I can see NSW has a rule of there own of .125 of a square meter but I cant find out if this is national or whether i...

iana · iana

Our 12v compressor fridge, which seems to change its running pattern between mild and hot conditions maybe due to poor venting of the condenser. The compressor unit looks very similar to a picture of one I saw mounted in a chest portable type, i.e. designed for horizontal operation. I have checked th...

Badboydan · Badboydan

Seeking advice on iPad connection in outback Australia. Can you tether to a satellite phone for instance

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

My 94 y/o Mum suffers from Macular degeneration and needs plenty of light to read the newspaper after she goes to bed. She also loves ABC AM radio 774. She has a pelmet above the bedhead and the bayonet fitted globe was not strong enough. From my bits and pieces I found some Chinese 240v led 10 watt light...

mezza56 · mezza56

i know theres a solar sect , but curious if anyone has used the flexible panels on their van roof and if so how were they installed , do they have to be spaced off the room to prevent corrosion of alum.

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	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	1600	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	6151	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	1781	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	2004	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	2125	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	2857	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	2140	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	1791	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	2901	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	3308	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	1390	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	1673	10:37 PM Apr 20, 2019 by elliemike
	Loading porta bote on roof rack (Preview) Hi has anybody worked out the easiest way to load a porta bote on car rack. regards Burgo1	Burgo1	5	1962	09:57 PM Apr 20, 2019 by Burgo1
	extendable towing mirrors vibrating (Preview) Hi. I have a pair of nice chrome towing mirrors on my Nissan. The bottom, or smaller portion is electically adjustable, whilsy the pot, or larger ortion is manually adjustable. My problem is the top or larger portion, which vibrates greatly, to the extent that all i get is a blurred image of what's behi...	keiron	6	1563	07:53 AM Apr 20, 2019 by mark and kerry
	iveco daily suspension lift (Preview) info on spacers to suit 50c17 daily rear leaf pack I cant find info o line ?	ilcag	2	2134	10:24 AM Apr 19, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Size for do not overtake turning vehicle singes (Preview) Hi all just bought 2 do not overtake turning vehicle singes on ebay but when they arrived they were only 55 mm X 200 mm and do not look big enough dos anybody have any information on the correct size. I can see NSW has a rule of there own of .125 of a square meter but I cant find out if this is national or whether i...	landy	14	938	05:32 PM Apr 18, 2019 by rockylizard
	12v Dometic compressor fridge venting (Preview) Our 12v compressor fridge, which seems to change its running pattern between mild and hot conditions maybe due to poor venting of the condenser. The compressor unit looks very similar to a picture of one I saw mounted in a chest portable type, i.e. designed for horizontal operation. I have checked th...	iana	3	1370	11:20 AM Apr 18, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	iPad connection in remote areas (Preview) Seeking advice on iPad connection in outback Australia. Can you tether to a satellite phone for instance	Badboydan	5	1185	09:49 PM Apr 17, 2019 by PeterD
	240v led lights causing AM radio static. (Preview) My 94 y/o Mum suffers from Macular degeneration and needs plenty of light to read the newspaper after she goes to bed. She also loves ABC AM radio 774. She has a pelmet above the bedhead and the bayonet fitted globe was not strong enough. From my bits and pieces I found some Chinese 240v led 10 watt light...	aussie_paul	5	1422	04:08 PM Apr 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar query (Preview) i know theres a solar sect , but curious if anyone has used the flexible panels on their van roof and if so how were they installed , do they have to be spaced off the room to prevent corrosion of alum.	mezza56	11	1959	04:04 PM Apr 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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