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Lock on statesman 1989 van round flush difficult to open . Where to find replacement or repair
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I have tried to have the lock serviced it remains difficult. I cannot find a replacement for this old lock. Suggestions appreciated.
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pastaqueen
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Master Switch
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Hi all. We've had our van over a year now, and camped off grid and in parks on 240v without any issues with power. 160W solar and 120ah battery. I can't work out what this switch. "Master Switch", actually does. On or off everything works, or appears to. The 3 way fridge is pretty weak on 12v when towing, bu...
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Dave Jezza
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Servicing the Tug on the road.
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We spent the last 12 months on the road. travelled 45000 Km`s; and I carried out 4 services on my 200 series. Toyota have only done 2 services on my vehicle and each time I have been very disappointed. They have been very accomodating each time; but, I just can't throw good money at poor service. The faul...
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Hetho
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chrome cast
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hi does any one use chrome cast for watching netflix if so from phone or laptop ? do you find it ok ? thank you
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terrola
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Satellite phone
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Hi all we are heading over the nullarbor shortly and been advised to get a Sat phone for safety reasons,question is . Is it really necessary and what phone is the best one to get . We just want to be certain that getting a Sat phone isn't just another needless expense.
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Mr newts
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Shower head
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Anyone bought a good shower head with an off & on switch, that does a good job? now On the second one, looked good but the switch was a slide type with gets so hard to move, in the end took it out ready to replace. Need Australian fittings so can just screw it on the hose, as sometimes the sites are USA with...
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vonjean
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canopy windows
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I have just had the rear window on my Flexiglass Canopy literally explode while sitting in the shade (glad we were not away from home). This is apparently not an unusual occurrence for any of the fibreglass canopies. But what I found out was that if you have an insurance policy that covers you for a new wi...
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Pam_Chris
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Victron BMV 700
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just installed a VictRon BMV700 battery monitor in the van. At last I know whether or not my batteries are fully charged or not. Before all I had was a couple of green leds that really gave little info. The Victron shows actual voltage of batteries, how many amp hours are being drawn from the system, how m...
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Cyclops
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Coromal mag wheel surface crazing
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Hi, My son in law and wife have a Coromal silhouette 2006 and the mag wheels have crazing under the coating on the surface of the mags it appears that it is common problem dose anyone know the cause ?? to fix he had to sand the mag back and repolish cheers Ken
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Bukhouse
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van wheel bearings
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Hi, I have just noticed this oil leak from one of the van wheels. I assume this is something to do with the bearings. would it indicate it is a worn/broken seal or the bearing is stuffed and will need replacing. any ideas or advice welcomed. Ross
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wombat50
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Compressor fridges
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The question is: When parked up at home, is it best to have it running or switched off with the doors open. I look forward to your advise. Regards. Hetho.
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Hetho
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dometic rm4601 rv fridge
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Hi all hope you can help me with a problem regarding my dometic fridge I need to replace the thermostat and was wondering if I have to remove the fridge from the cutout. also the thermos element for the gas looks like a big blob of copper not a straight probe.should it be replaced also. and help appreciate...
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surf and turf
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Front Boot Struts
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I have moved on from my power inlet issues only to be confronted by the front boot on my Windsor refusing to stay open when lifted up. I noticed that there are two struts to do this job and even to my simple mind I have realised that this must be the problem. My question are these;. Does it only take one of thes...
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DMaxer
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Noisy motor
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Hi! I have a 90 model 6 cylinder Coaster. The engine is very noisy and idles very rough. Any idea how to fix the problem?
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ulster
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I wish.
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Possum3
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remapping
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Hi I'm thinking about remapping my D-Max 2012, has anyone out there done theirs and are you happy with the results. Comments much appreciated Hendo
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Hendo
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Drifter battery capacity calibration.
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Some time ago I replaced the two 100 AH Gel batteries for two 120AH AGM's, this has made a big difference to our power availability, I believe the two Gels were wrecked at the factory and the service depot by incorrect charging, i.e. fast charging a Gel battery. Since installation, I have been reluctan...
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iana
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Single shocks vs Dual shocks
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What is general consensus with dual shocks? I have single ones but there is provision for a second one to be fitted without too much trouble by the look of it. It is a semi off road, CRS 3200 kg suspension. From my limited knowledge, dual shocks don't get as hot as single ones, but on a majority of bitumen t...
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Bobdown
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Dometic RM4605 fridge
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Hopefully someone has heard this and it is normal. When I start my fridge on gas the burner makes a roaring sound as it burns the gas. After a few minutes this sound lessens considerably and stays that way. Is this normal or should it continuing making the louder roar. Its not real old, just louder than af...
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Hodgey
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Considering buying a new ute
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Hi GNs I have just signed up and posted on the forum tonight although I have been reading the topics for a while. I am considering updating my old Ford Courier ute that has served me well but I was just reading this and now I am concerned if these newer products are as bad as what the newspaper reported. http...
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