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PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I have access to a Supercheap Trade Account that provides a very good discount compared to another auto parts supplier who advertisers on TV in SAI compared their prices in store with Autobarn, that I had checked out on the Web and found that for our Yaris, their 6L engine oil at retail price was $30 dear...

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi All I live in the wheatbelt in WA 6 years ago purchase a Southern Cross Pacific Pearl Forward fold Camper trailer. It has independant Suspension. Ie 2 shockies and has 4 bushes at the front of the leg with a crush pin through the centre and a bolt going through that with a nut at the end. The bushes h...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Am thinking about the above, and in hindsight, I should have done it B4 Nov. 2023 and the introduction of AS3000, reading the thread below it would seem that not only do I change over 2x 120amp AGMs for 1 x 135Amp Lithium, I will also need to change over the cabling to solar approved cables from my solar pa...

Stevejaz · Stevejaz

Thinking of getting a 12 volt pump to transfer water from 10 & 20 litre containers into van tank. Getting a bit hard to hold them up and pour into funnel. Also interested in these bladders I've seen for the purpose of carrying water from fill point for use when bush camping. Main advantage being stor...

Ian G · Ian G

Hi Could some one please explain how these absorption fridges work in relation to the thermistor. Thetford N3185 On 240 v mine draws around 1.4 amps, so rated at 300 w this seems ok but it never seems to change or cut out. As the thyristor gets cools shouldn't the current decrease in proportion to temp se...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Have a friend with an Dometic 3500 Air Conditi0oner on his 19ft Tandem Caravan roof. The van has been fully insured from new. The top cover of the air conditioner was hit by a tree branch, parts/cover are no longer available for this 16 year old van's a/c, he is just going to pay for a new air conditioner an...

TBone · TBone

Waeco CFX40 intermittent on 12v Hi my fridge is working perfectly on 240v but intermittently on 12v. I have read some great stuff here but nothing quite the same. Tuned it on at 20°C and it ran for 5 mins dropping to 16°C it then shuddered and stopped, display stopped approx. 30 secs later but interior li...

Izabarack · Izabarack

My skill at reversing a van are not the best, despite practice. A suggested solution is to mount a tow ball/DO35 on the front of my Dmax. Im searching now for examples of such an arrangement. Anyone here know of when, where, or how its been done?

Cnewc · Cnewc

Good afternoon everyone i forgot to ask, in my water pump post of yesterday, about CPAP machines whilst caravanning. Any recommendations? The Sleep centre advised that the portable machines are noisier than the bigger machines. I also wondered about battery draw as I mostly camp offgrid. Much ap...

Cnewc · Cnewc

Hi all. Wondered if anyone can recommend a good quiet water pump. There are so many on the market. Would prefer a recommendation. Thanks Carol

jacks · jacks

Fridge works great on Gas and 240, but seems to not work on 12v anymore. Any usual suspects, things to check ect?

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi guys, we just acquired a Lotus Trackvan Extreme 2009/12. Nice unit but we dont know where/how to hang the tv on the wall. Seems to provisions to place it on bench top which i find not very suitable while using the kitchen. We bought a swivel arm bracket but it seems very heavy compared to one in an ear...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Up to around 4 months ago had Wiki on my Laptop Now, after it loads I get this message load latest version for the App ( Fruit) Store, when I click on UPDATE NOW I am directed to Microsoift Store, I can see WikiCamps USA and WikiCamps UK but No WikiCamps Aust. Anybody had success, If so what do I do. Thanks

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Our Engel is about 22 years old, its a 32l, MT35F-G4-D, and were about to use it as a freezer.My research shows when the dial is set to freeze, temp the thermostat cuts in to turn the compressor off Is 18degrees, is this achievable? Has anyone installed 12v fans, if so, where did the power source come fro...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Have a C4 Thetford Bench Style Cassette Toilet in our Sprinter Campervan. The pump failed to flush when the round flush button was pushed down, so I replaced the pump as per a previous Thread on this forum. If the pump was not used once every 6 weeks the pump rotor would seize and I would need to remove the...

ottg · ottg

Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...

Dick0 · Dick0

Had a very slow tyre leak over the past year losing about 3-5psi each month. Did not worry me too much and just inflated regularly as required. I knew I would have to do something about it one day when I had more time. That time came last week. So, I removed the wheel from the car and inspected the tyre. Sure e...

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

Just replaced electric heating element in my 2012 year model Truma b14 hot water unit with an 850watt element and after 1hour 15minutes the water is barely warm. I would expect that it should be quite a bit hotter than that as the old element would heat it up in about 45 minutes. Is there anything that I ma...

Gundog · Gundog

I recently got starlink gen 3 equipment, I have noticed that the face of the router is very hot, is this the normal

mischief · mischief

My Gray nomad stickers on van and tug have faded badley.where on site to purchase a few new ones.

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	Independent suspension bushes on Camper trailer (Preview) Hi All I live in the wheatbelt in WA 6 years ago purchase a Southern Cross Pacific Pearl Forward fold Camper trailer. It has independant Suspension. Ie 2 shockies and has 4 bushes at the front of the leg with a crush pin through the centre and a bolt going through that with a nut at the end. The bushes h...	brimhunter	7	578	10:02 AM Dec 3, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Plan on Installing a Lithium to Replace your AGM’s, AS3000 could give you issues. (Preview) Am thinking about the above, and in hindsight, I should have done it B4 Nov. 2023 and the introduction of AS3000, reading the thread below it would seem that not only do I change over 2x 120amp AGMs for 1 x 135Amp Lithium, I will also need to change over the cabling to solar approved cables from my solar pa...	PeterInSa	4	550	08:57 AM Nov 25, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Water pump for water transfer (Preview) Thinking of getting a 12 volt pump to transfer water from 10 & 20 litre containers into van tank. Getting a bit hard to hold them up and pour into funnel. Also interested in these bladders I've seen for the purpose of carrying water from fill point for use when bush camping. Main advantage being stor...	Stevejaz	5	566	08:31 PM Nov 20, 2025 by Stevejaz
	3 way fridges (Preview) Hi Could some one please explain how these absorption fridges work in relation to the thermistor. Thetford N3185 On 240 v mine draws around 1.4 amps, so rated at 300 w this seems ok but it never seems to change or cut out. As the thyristor gets cools shouldn't the current decrease in proportion to temp se...	Ian G	7	715	08:39 PM Nov 26, 2025 by Ian G
	Insurance Claim or just an Out Of Pocket Expense. (Preview) Have a friend with an Dometic 3500 Air Conditi0oner on his 19ft Tandem Caravan roof. The van has been fully insured from new. The top cover of the air conditioner was hit by a tree branch, parts/cover are no longer available for this 16 year old van's a/c, he is just going to pay for a new air conditioner an...	PeterInSa	4	677	05:08 PM Nov 8, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Waeco CFX40 intermittent on 12v (Preview) Waeco CFX40 intermittent on 12v Hi my fridge is working perfectly on 240v but intermittently on 12v. I have read some great stuff here but nothing quite the same. Tuned it on at 20°C and it ran for 5 mins dropping to 16°C it then shuddered and stopped, display stopped approx. 30 secs later but interior li...	TBone	2	494	05:58 PM Nov 8, 2025 by TBone
	Tow ball on the front of a Dmax ute (Preview) My skill at reversing a van are not the best, despite practice. A suggested solution is to mount a tow ball/DO35 on the front of my Dmax. Im searching now for examples of such an arrangement. Anyone here know of when, where, or how its been done?	Izabarack	4	534	02:27 PM Nov 6, 2025 by fatty
	CPAP machines (Preview) Good afternoon everyone i forgot to ask, in my water pump post of yesterday, about CPAP machines whilst caravanning. Any recommendations? The Sleep centre advised that the portable machines are noisier than the bigger machines. I also wondered about battery draw as I mostly camp offgrid. Much ap...	Cnewc	4	488	01:16 PM Nov 6, 2025 by woolman
	New water pump recommendation (Preview) Hi all. Wondered if anyone can recommend a good quiet water pump. There are so many on the market. Would prefer a recommendation. Thanks Carol	Cnewc	6	625	08:05 AM Nov 8, 2025 by Magnarc
	Dometic RM4601 186 litre fridge not working on 12v (Preview) Fridge works great on Gas and 240, but seems to not work on 12v anymore. Any usual suspects, things to check ect?	jacks	5	548	07:46 PM Nov 1, 2025 by jacks
	hanging up the tv in the van (Preview) Hi guys, we just acquired a Lotus Trackvan Extreme 2009/12. Nice unit but we dont know where/how to hang the tv on the wall. Seems to provisions to place it on bench top which i find not very suitable while using the kitchen. We bought a swivel arm bracket but it seems very heavy compared to one in an ear...	Jay-Jay	2	529	09:48 AM Oct 25, 2025 by mischief
	WikiCamps on Android Laptop (Preview) Up to around 4 months ago had Wiki on my Laptop Now, after it loads I get this message load latest version for the App ( Fruit) Store, when I click on UPDATE NOW I am directed to Microsoift Store, I can see WikiCamps USA and WikiCamps UK but No WikiCamps Aust. Anybody had success, If so what do I do. Thanks	PeterInSa	14	966	07:56 AM Nov 4, 2025 by Magnarc
	32l Engel freezer to be used as a freezer (Preview) Our Engel is about 22 years old, its a 32l, MT35F-G4-D, and were about to use it as a freezer.My research shows when the dial is set to freeze, temp the thermostat cuts in to turn the compressor off Is 18degrees, is this achievable? Has anyone installed 12v fans, if so, where did the power source come fro...	Brianvicki	5	881	11:48 AM Nov 24, 2025 by jab160
	C4 Thetford Bench Style Cassette Toilet, Flush and Fix Problem, (Preview) Have a C4 Thetford Bench Style Cassette Toilet in our Sprinter Campervan. The pump failed to flush when the round flush button was pushed down, so I replaced the pump as per a previous Thread on this forum. If the pump was not used once every 6 weeks the pump rotor would seize and I would need to remove the...	PeterInSa	0	506	05:07 PM Oct 21, 2025 by PeterInSa
	caravan mover - what power rating for small caravan (Preview) Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...	ottg	16	1129	12:16 AM Dec 20, 2025 by jegog
	Puncture Repair (Preview) Had a very slow tyre leak over the past year losing about 3-5psi each month. Did not worry me too much and just inflated regularly as required. I knew I would have to do something about it one day when I had more time. That time came last week. So, I removed the wheel from the car and inspected the tyre. Sure e...	Dick0	5	746	03:28 AM Oct 12, 2025 by Rodsvan
	Truma b14 gas/electric hot water system (Preview) Just replaced electric heating element in my 2012 year model Truma b14 hot water unit with an 850watt element and after 1hour 15minutes the water is barely warm. I would expect that it should be quite a bit hotter than that as the old element would heat it up in about 45 minutes. Is there anything that I ma...	Black-Pete	13	956	05:05 PM Oct 28, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Starlink Gen 3 (Preview) I recently got starlink gen 3 equipment, I have noticed that the face of the router is very hot, is this the normal	Gundog	6	783	04:33 AM Oct 21, 2025 by dorian
	Stickers (Preview) My Gray nomad stickers on van and tug have faded badley.where on site to purchase a few new ones.	mischief	1	604	09:49 AM Oct 7, 2025 by kgarnett
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