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Starting new topics
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OK, I realise this is a pretty informal forum, but in the interest of people actually trying to find answers for their particular conundrum, wouldn't it be better if someone wants to digress from the OP's topic, to start their own topic and maybe make a reference to it, if it is actually helpfull to the O...
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THETFORD N614 3F FRIDGE PROBLEMS
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A friend had problems with fridge on gas on new van last week ,,,,, gas problem fixed now problem on 240V. Fridge started and cooled down OK then cut out,,,, main power light is red. Only thing I can find is UK site that indicates that the red light on power switch is 12v power disconnect to electronics cir...
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Forum pictures
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Forum pictures am I missing something most pictures posted on the forum come out upside down or sideways it seems to be a big problem obviously,the picture would be the correct way around when posted one would think.
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Ron-D
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Eberspacher diesel heater
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Dear All, I have just purchased an Eberspacher diesel heater to fit to our 313D Sprinter and wonder if there is anyone out that has fitted one. If you could give me a few tips to fitting it. The salesman said it would be easy to fit, but I am finding it a bit overwelming. Regards Ron.
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leagel Life of tyres age in general / re Caravan
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Evening. Is there a law as to the age, in years, of tyres for vehicles in general, And dose any one know if there is any special laws for Caravans, Re / Insurance companies. Or dose it just come down to common sense, My policy, says, No cover, caused by, road cuts, punctures, bursts or braking.. Dose no...
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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
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Hi Folks, looking for another tug one that can tow at least 3 tonne + considering a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited 3l diesel with 8 sp automatic has all the right spec's
Appreciate your personal experiences.
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caravan air conditioner
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hi all I would like to fit a soft start unit to my aircommand ibis3 air conditioner can anyone tell me how much they cost and the best place to get one. thanks glenlee
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Need advice re TV v Foxtel
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We have just given Foxtel, the boot. Was paying $130 a month for Fox. We use to take our Foxtel box with us and therefore we had TV where ever we camped. So for us to now get T.V what do we have to do?? We have the Satellite dish which has 2 wires running from the Dish to the van. I am guessing that one was for Foxt...
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Diesel heater not heating
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My caravan diesel heater just stopped working one morning last week at 3:00 am with the outdoor temperature at 1ºC. Since then when trying to restart it, it has belched white smoke. Checking voltages, better that 13 volts at the battery, same at the input to the unit but only 8.4 volts at the glow plug...
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Generator
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Hi all. Can anyone please tell me the best generator 3.5 to use that is the quietest on the market. Will want that size to run an air con in the caravan. Thanks.
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Alko 10inch brakes
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My 2018 Avan Frances has the 10" Alko brakes. Alko 10" brake capacity is 1600kg. Alko have advised Avan that they van go to 1700kg max. My Frances weights are 1615kg Tare, 1930kg ATM. - as stated on the compliance plate ATM less BW equals 1720-1740kg, this is still over the 1700kg brake allowance. Shoul...
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Water issues
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Recently we have picked up an intermittent fault on the van. When we connect to mains water, sometimes the water tanks will fill by themselves. Wondering if we have a non return valve issue or could the water pump be allowing a backflow of water to the tanks? Any ideas? TIA
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Free Spirit
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swift hot water system on the blink
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hi folks, our Swift HWS is not working. I have tried to find the problem by looking under the van to no avail. cant see anything except tubes. how does one go about checking it before taking the van off to an 'expert' and shelling out when it might be something I can fix?
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Lead-acid Deep cycle battery i confined area
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Hello everyone, I had a flat battery a couple of weeks ago, knew it had a two year warranty but as I didn't have the receipt with me & I needed a battery, I bought a replacement. Went home & found the failed battery still had 2 months of warranty on it. Took it back to the agent, they said they'd test i...
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Briggs and Stratton P3000 PowerSmart inverter generator
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Hi folks anyone had any experience with the above gennys ? I plan to do some free camping in the North of WA and want to be able to run my IBIS 3 air con. I have an 18 foot Jayco Star Craft outback. I think it will power it OK I'm more interested in the reliability of the genny thanks in advance BOKO 56
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SHURflo Mains Pressure Regulator, Water Inlet
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Gday... I am currently using the FOURTH of these units over the past ten years and admit I am at my wit's and patience's end. The originally installed one lasted less than a year before leaking and was replaced under warranty by the dealer. A further two have been replaced by the dealer when the van is in f...
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Techies corner
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Hi gang just wondering of there would be a lot of difference between camps 6 and camps 10 . I find camps 8. 9 . And 10 seems To have very small writing . Or maybe I should go to spec savers . I really like no 6 Book but a bit worried some of the free camps maybe closed. I do have wiki on my iPad so thinking I could...
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Insulating fridge.
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After much trouble locating a reasonable priced used replacement fridge I came across a 185ltr Dometic 3way. (2015 model) have since manufactured cabinet and semi fitted.(RH SIDE NOT YET SECURED) Having allowed approx 30mm each side and top for insulation , im questioning a suitable iinsulation...
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How does a 3 way fridge work mechanically.
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You think I could answer this with google but I'm not finding the right answers. The back story. My Thetford 3 way Climate T model fridge works fine on 240v, gas, and maintains temp reasonably well on 12v. But to run it all efficiently I really want to know how each mode works. I'm not sure if I have an issu...
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Ball weight
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I am confused over the ball weight saga. I have an Avan Frances, ATM 1930kg. Ball weight loaded is 210kg Sounds high to me? Avan spec sheet state the BW at 145kg (van empty). Assuming the water tanks are equal distance from the single axle, full tanks should not increase the ball weight...Is this correc...
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