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Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Hi everyone I have a good mate looking at a Kia Sorento platinum 4x4 to tow his caravan with, caravan tare on weigh bridge is 1750 kg , Sorento is a 2000 kg tow capacity, it seems to have a very low tow bar down weight of only 80kg though , havent yet been able to discover the cars max gross weight though has a...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Our 2 year old vitrifrigo fridge stopped working about 6 weeks ago . This morning I took it to fridge repair . After checking it had over 12v but dropped to zero as soon as any load was applied . After some searching and replacing fuse . All worked !! We found the two blade type fuse hadnt actually blown . B...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, You might remember a while back I asked about tyres. Well, last Friday I had 4 Bridgestone Duellers A/T LT fitted to the Collie. They seem quieter and I am still sorting out pressures. Niiiice! Thanks for all your help at the time of asking. As usual you were a great help. Keep Safe on the roads...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Anyone know off the top of their head re Suburban hws sw6dea element resistance? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 27th of March 2019 07:36:53 PM

llochris · llochris

what length are you allowed before you have fit no overtaking signs in NSW please

robjoe · robjoe

We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. I have tried the internet with no success. We are not interested in replacing it with aluminium checker plate. Thanks in adv...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-29/sydney-airport-fire-alarm-emergency-all-flights-diverted/10952890

03_troopy · 03_troopy

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...

Baz421 · Baz421

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...

Ron-D · Ron-D

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.

Tully · Tully

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.

bowser · bowser

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...

dave0591 · dave0591

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.

button · button

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

JayDee · JayDee

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...

Mfumu Nyanga · Mfumu Nyanga

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...

OldiesCandD · OldiesCandD

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.

Michael Frances · Michael Frances

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...

Free Spirit · Free Spirit

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

shanem · shanem

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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	Kia Sorento platinum as a tow car (Preview) Hi everyone I have a good mate looking at a Kia Sorento platinum 4x4 to tow his caravan with, caravan tare on weigh bridge is 1750 kg , Sorento is a 2000 kg tow capacity, it seems to have a very low tow bar down weight of only 80kg though , havent yet been able to discover the cars max gross weight though has a...	Woody n Sue	4	1207	11:49 AM Apr 10, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Defective fuse (Preview) Our 2 year old vitrifrigo fridge stopped working about 6 weeks ago . This morning I took it to fridge repair . After checking it had over 12v but dropped to zero as soon as any load was applied . After some searching and replacing fuse . All worked !! We found the two blade type fuse hadnt actually blown . B...	Aus-Kiwi	11	1321	09:57 AM Apr 8, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	NEW TYRES FITTED (Preview) Hi all, You might remember a while back I asked about tyres. Well, last Friday I had 4 Bridgestone Duellers A/T LT fitted to the Collie. They seem quieter and I am still sorting out pressures. Niiiice! Thanks for all your help at the time of asking. As usual you were a great help. Keep Safe on the roads...	Dougwe	11	1905	09:40 AM Apr 7, 2019 by DMaxer
	HWS element resistance.. (Preview) Anyone know off the top of their head re Suburban hws sw6dea element resistance? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 27th of March 2019 07:36:53 PM	aussie_paul	5	1701	04:53 PM Apr 4, 2019 by aussie_paul
	what length (Preview) what length are you allowed before you have fit no overtaking signs in NSW please	llochris	3	2006	07:21 PM Apr 3, 2019 by 2weis
	STONE PADDING ON FRONT OF CARAVAN stone chips rubber (Preview) We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. I have tried the internet with no success. We are not interested in replacing it with aluminium checker plate. Thanks in adv...	robjoe	13	6762	05:09 PM Apr 3, 2019 by robjoe
	Sydney airport shutdown - batteries (Preview) https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-29/sydney-airport-fire-alarm-emergency-all-flights-diverted/10952890	Whenarewethere	7	1627	04:15 PM Apr 2, 2019 by denmonkey
	Starting new topics (Preview) 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...	03_troopy	8	968	02:56 PM Apr 1, 2019 by Baz421
	THETFORD N614 3F FRIDGE PROBLEMS (Preview) 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...	Baz421	9	5099	08:43 PM Mar 31, 2019 by Baz421
	Forum pictures (Preview) 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.	Ron-D	7	2008	05:34 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Eberspacher diesel heater (Preview) 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.	Tully	4	1624	01:56 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Bill B
	leagel Life of tyres age in general / re Caravan (Preview) 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...	bowser	22	3327	05:54 PM Mar 29, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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.	dave0591	42	6473	12:06 PM Mar 29, 2019 by Donk
	caravan air conditioner (Preview) 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	button	11	4104	08:33 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	Need advice re TV v Foxtel (Preview) 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...	JayDee	6	5484	08:25 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	Diesel heater not heating (Preview) 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...	Mfumu Nyanga	13	2329	08:21 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	Generator (Preview) 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.	OldiesCandD	16	3141	08:02 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
	Alko 10inch brakes (Preview) 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...	Michael Frances	21	3752	08:01 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Bill B
	Water issues (Preview) 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	Free Spirit	3	1668	02:19 PM Mar 28, 2019 by shanem
	swift hot water system on the blink (Preview) 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?	shanem	25	7438	01:55 PM Mar 28, 2019 by shanem
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