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BT 50 gear box
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Hello every one , merry Xmas. First time caller. I have bought a BT50 3.2 lt with a 6 speed manual gearbox in 2014, my 2000 Windsor crown weighs loaded up at 2.4 tonne. I have done just under 5000 KLM towing the van, my BT has 79000 klm on the clock & has a rumbling noise coming from the gearbox & grat...
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harry Butler
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Prado dual battery setup
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Interested in hearing from anyone with a 2018 diesel Prado that has fitted a dual battery system. What did you fit re battery charging/isolation and are you happy with it? Asking for my son who has been told the Prado alternator now means that a DC DC charger or simple solenoid must be used and that he can...
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Power pack/jump starter
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Does anyone know whether these portable power packs can start a big diesel motor? They sound like they could power a NASA rocket, but are they any good.iTECH900A Portable Jump Starter Backup Power Bank $249.00900Amp Car Vehicle Jump Starter Backup Power Bank Battery Charger Boat 12V 20000mAh Li...
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Bobdown
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Power Inlet
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Never a dull moment in caravan life. The other day I was packing up my Windsor van to put in storage for a fortnight whilst visiting family. I tried to disconnect the power cord from the side of the van where it plugs in only to find it was stuck fast. There were some black marks inside the transparent cover...
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Washing machines
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We have a NCE 2.5 kg washing machine in our van, it doesn't get used unless we are in a Caravan Park with power and water. My question is it able to be used while we are free camping? The power is rated at 235W and a full load would use approx 20 L of water. Would a 300W inverter power this machine? Can I use the v...
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Bobdown
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Where to get a Hi-Top roof for Hiace Super Long Wheel Base
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HI, We are new to all this so apologies if i am in the wrong place. We are finally going to purchase and convert a Hiace super long wheelbase to a camper van and are really looking forward to getting on the road. As I am 187 cm (6'2 inches in the old money) and the van is 165 cm i would like to have a permanent hi to...
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PandB
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Leaking filler connection
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i have attached a pic of the back of the mains connection filler fitting , my question is is there a rubber O ring or a gasket between the two sections what are screwed together. I dont have anything suitable for a gasket nor o rings in my bits and pieces , so would prefer to be prepared if I pull it apart. -- E...
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mezza56
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Spare wheel carriers
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Anyone know where I can dual get spare wheel carriers that drop down and not pivot sideways? One of the caravan manufacturers (can't remember which manufacturer) has them on their vans but I figure they're made specifically for that van manufacturer... and I can't find them anywhere else. I'm a bit o...
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bushranger
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Air con
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Anyone ever worked out how much a standard aircon system costs per day?
We have Ibis before the soft start was introduced
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Dolly
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Jeep JL
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It appears that Jeep haven't lifted their game with the new JL Wrangler. I see that it has scored a miserable One Star ANCAP rating. It probably won't change much for the Grey Nomad fraternity as it's unlikely to be used as a Tug, but the 4x4 people would be disappointed.
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Yuglamron
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Anderson Plug Cable replacement?
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Guys Advise please I have to replace my Anderson plug and cable as it is just to short and pulls out after a few turns. I want to replace the cable all the way back to the battery if I can . Just extending it worries me. I run one solar panel on teh roof through some sort of monitor devise and two batteries Two q...
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Col Rennie
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Fridge ventilation
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We have the up-right Waeco compressor fridge, during the high temperatures recently it never turned off. Looking at the fridge, it has a lower ventilation grill, and a vent on the roof. It also has a ventilation slot inside. So what would the inside vent be for, apart from letting insects inside, I fee...
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iana
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generators
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Hi
In a delema, has anyone purchased and using the new Honda eu22i generator, if so does it comfortably run a caravan air con unit? I have a ibis 3 in my van and would like to here from anyone.
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wiring the coaster
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When I purchased this coaster it had a 24v to 12v x 20amp charger, charging 1 120amh battery. So I have stripped out the back half to modify beds, fit toilet and shower Will be fitting 2 x 200w solar panels connected to the batteries by 100amp cable of 2 meters via a 50amp mppt controller I am running a 50am...
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Electric Jocky wheel failure
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Hi everybody, Just thought I would share this with you I fitted an electric jockey wheel to our van, it has been used about a dozen times we just got back from a trip and just pulled up in front of our house when the leg of the jockey wheel just dropped to the road very lucky it didn't happen when we were travel...
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Bukhouse
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caravan water pressure pump
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Seem to have a problem with the pressure pump in that it sometimes keeps running and I have to switch it off .Also taps fart and belch at turn on. Tried turning on all taps at once but still get farting and burping after leaving them off for a time and the pump still hasa mind of its own. Any ideas welcome
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bosscocky
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toyota coaster wheel nut cracker
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hi fellow travellers whats best brand wheel nut cracker on market for toyota coaster or will generic do job cheers chris
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christop
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Leaking tap connections - Bad information.
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Last night my wife read out to me advise written in one of the big camp groups on how to stop leaking taps. The advise was to carry around gas fitters tread tape, and wrap this around the threads to stop the fittings leaking. This is not correct. Tap outlets have a 3/4 or 1" parallel thread on them. The outle...
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iana
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CAMEC Four Seasons Panel Replacement
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If the front panel is inadvertently left up when towing the strong winds can pull it loose allowing wind and rain to easily get in. If the panel has been retained by its operating spring it's an easy fix. But even if it is lost replacement is still simple. As panels may take some time to be delivered rel...
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Towball weight
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Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing
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