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Torino · Torino

I own a Trakka Torino with Continental Vanco 4 Seasons tyres 225/75R 16C M&S.They are wearing well at 1800km But they are noisy,and we feel all the vibrations. Will a member please advise on alternative tyres. I apply the recommended pressure of 63psi[front] 75psi[rear].Is this for when Duca...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. I've had to vent for just over 2 years. All s been good until we have just finished housesitting for a month. It didn't work at first. Then came on on a off. Now not working at all. Any ideas? Or have they got a short lifespan? Any information appreciated. Happy travels Troy and Kim:)

Flags2 · Flags2

Good morning everyone, We have a Landrover Discovery 4 MY 2015 and are intending to fit a CB radio. Our intention is to buy a CB with the controls in the handset. We want to minimise damage to the dash and wondered whether any Disco owners out there have any advice for us about where to fit the radio. M...

Radar · Radar

Hi like some advice, ideas, hieght distant from user. My idea is about 2 metres just below the ceiling height and at the end of the bed.

sassycat · sassycat

does anyone know where to buy a 12 volt wall clock suitable for camper van please

Craig1 · Craig1

http://rvdaily.com.au/rvd/issue038/#91, It may be possible if you do not take off the crooked alignment of tow vehicle and van to achieve a disaster, as per the article. We , wife and I discussed this this morning and agreed that we do align everything as a standard procedure, BUT, could be a chance i...

Dazzalyn · Dazzalyn

I was hoping someone could help as my friend uses a Cpap machine and needs ideas as to how to get it to work without carrying a huge battery system. TIA

oldfool · oldfool

Does anyone know of a refrigeration tech in central Vic My control panel on 50lt not working fridge is running OK but I cant use the touch pad to change any settings

Snippy · Snippy

Pedders did new suspension and front brakes 2 months ago, advised that rear brakes would be good for another 20k+. Now the gremlims have arrived.

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

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	Tyres for a Fiat Ducato Motormone [2017] (Preview) I own a Trakka Torino with Continental Vanco 4 Seasons tyres 225/75R 16C M&S.They are wearing well at 1800km But they are noisy,and we feel all the vibrations. Will a member please advise on alternative tyres. I apply the recommended pressure of 63psi[front] 75psi[rear].Is this for when Duca...	Torino	6	2425	03:37 PM May 10, 2019 by Torino
	Fiamma turbo28 fan not working (Preview) Hi all. I've had to vent for just over 2 years. All s been good until we have just finished housesitting for a month. It didn't work at first. Then came on on a off. Now not working at all. Any ideas? Or have they got a short lifespan? Any information appreciated. Happy travels Troy and Kim:)	tadau68	2	1613	02:51 PM May 10, 2019 by tadau68
	Fitting CB to Landrover Disco 4 MY 2015 (Preview) Good morning everyone, We have a Landrover Discovery 4 MY 2015 and are intending to fit a CB radio. Our intention is to buy a CB with the controls in the handset. We want to minimise damage to the dash and wondered whether any Disco owners out there have any advice for us about where to fit the radio. M...	Flags2	10	2840	10:40 AM May 10, 2019 by Flags2
	Where to mount Sirroco 12 volt fans (Preview) Hi like some advice, ideas, hieght distant from user. My idea is about 2 metres just below the ceiling height and at the end of the bed.	Radar	10	1475	08:20 PM May 8, 2019 by Radar
	12 volt wall clock (Preview) does anyone know where to buy a 12 volt wall clock suitable for camper van please	sassycat	8	1850	05:38 PM May 7, 2019 by Ge
	tyre tensioning -rv daily article (Preview) http://rvdaily.com.au/rvd/issue038/#91, It may be possible if you do not take off the crooked alignment of tow vehicle and van to achieve a disaster, as per the article. We , wife and I discussed this this morning and agreed that we do align everything as a standard procedure, BUT, could be a chance i...	Craig1	4	1987	12:18 PM May 7, 2019 by Nevd
	C Pap machine charging (Preview) I was hoping someone could help as my friend uses a Cpap machine and needs ideas as to how to get it to work without carrying a huge battery system. TIA	Dazzalyn	4	1254	11:34 PM May 6, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	12v fridge Glacio (Preview) Does anyone know of a refrigeration tech in central Vic My control panel on 50lt not working fridge is running OK but I cant use the touch pad to change any settings	oldfool	1	1588	07:47 PM May 6, 2019 by DeBe
	Landcruiser 100 metalic scraping noise rear left wheel (Preview) Pedders did new suspension and front brakes 2 months ago, advised that rear brakes would be good for another 20k+. Now the gremlims have arrived.	Snippy	12	2009	07:38 PM May 6, 2019 by Snippy
	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	1829	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	3841	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	1293	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	3118	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	1813	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	2290	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	2304	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	1668	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	1668	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	6405	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	1836	07:58 PM Apr 27, 2019 by snap1946
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