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JAYCO Conquest 2018 25.3 Table Shaft fix
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Hello all, I have had this problem of the table shaft being loose and wobbly at the base, it has a tapered chrome steel shaft that fits into a alloy socket and it just wouldn't stay solid, so on with the thinking cap (2 years later) and I have fixed the problem. I got a length of 8mm all-thread, nuts and washe...
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Steel Dog
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Luxury tow tugs
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I have a Heavy Combination (semi trailer) licence and have driven a large variety of commercial vehicles over the years. For my personal use I was a Toyota man for 35+ years. Towed box trailers, trail bike trailers, camper trailers and caravans. Swapped in heavier springs, BIG shock absorbers, d...
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bruceg
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Jayco poptop ceiling water marks
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Hi everyone my jayco poptop has developed roof leaks and has subsequently left water marks on the ceiling inside. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of these internal water marks? The ceiling is Formica type materia. I have heard that water leaks on poptops can be a problem.
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Snubby
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Caravan clothes dryer
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This week my wife said to me "it would be great to have the ability to hang smoky damp clothes in the shower cubical to air instead of hanging around the caravan". Not a big request, I had not noticed it before but this tour around the lower 3rd of Queensland has been a mix of rain and cold weather. Into a smal...
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Radar
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Freezing water pipes on a caravan
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Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don
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Donnie
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CHEAP SCREEN DOOR CLOSER
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I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...
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oxleigh
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A USB camp fire
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I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...
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Mike Harding
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In-cab operation of the electric jockey stand.
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I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...
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Pneumatic operation of UHF antenna
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What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...
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Roachie
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Stop red dust coming in !
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Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...
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RobDor
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Generator
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Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance
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redx2
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Suction caddy in shower
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Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas
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Burgo1
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Improving storage & saving space
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As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...
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Not sure if tip or great idea ?
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More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol
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Aus-Kiwi
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loong lap prerequisites
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Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...
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This might help to understand tow vehicle wights and capacities.
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https://rvsafe.com.au/understanding-tow-vehicle-capacities/
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gdayjr
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What temperature sleeping bag do I need?
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I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...
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Label your Piddle Bottle
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If you have to do a piddle test, label your bottle the night before use. Your test lab person will be more than grateful. Think about writing on those all day long when full!!
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SKIN HYDRATER,ALL OVER
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TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...
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House Deeds/Title
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Did you check your title to ensure the lender had been removed, once the loan was paid in full? If you have no need to borrow again, make sure is has been deleted, or you or rellies will be unable to sell until such time as it has been registered as "clear", in NSW at least.
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