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A bit of lateral thinking may present an answer.
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I was considering the clearview extenda mirrors, alas they are not being made for my model ( they did trail it but was not feasible ). So then I started looking at various towing mirrors, from clip-ons, door mount, mudguard mount to across the bonnet ones, the latter two are most likely the better choic...
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Dual cab weights.
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Hi All As promised I would post as soon as I picked up our 6 year old Caravan from the repairer, just been getting some beautification work done, some areas inside have had the decorative paneling separating from the ply. All good looks like a new one and total resealed the outside of the caravan while he...
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ELECTRICAL ADVICE - I can assist..
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I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:
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Big Gorilla
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no 240volt power coming in
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rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...
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Scratch and Dent?
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My son has bought a basically a shell of a caravan and intends on renovating it himself. I was wondering if there are places that sell new stuff for the van at reduced prices, like white goods that can be bought cheaper as scratch and dent pieces. Or places that sell things like couches etc as end of run th...
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shekon
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Avan cracked inside large window blade
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I have a 100mm crack from the side latch on the inside perspex panel on one of the large laminated window blades. During very high winds last night, the window was closed in a hurry with great difficulty and it wasn't noticed that one side clip was not fully open. Anyone know if this can be fixed as I am awar...
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Air bag info
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Hi and special thanks to all who replied to my request.Cheers beehive
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air bags
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Hello to all you wonderful people on the move.pls help,I am a new silver nomad getting ready to buy the van.I am looking at a max of 18ft van and have a new nissan nivara D 40 auto diesal twin cab ute to tow it.I am told i need a heavy duty hayman reece tow bar and air bags fitted also.Question is, does one need t...
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All in one wash and wax
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G'day Nomads. Being old, buggered and lazy, and having a ute that's exposed to the elements all the time, I wondered if there's a wash and wax product on the market that does a reasonable job of keeping the paintwork clean and presentable. I'm way past all that rubbing and polishing business. Too blood...
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GaryKelly
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Avan water pump not priming
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I inadvertently totally emptied my tank and now the pump won't prime. I know there is someone out there who can tell me an easy way to prime it.
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Stratman77
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water heater
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hi,' up until now I haven't used the waterheater in my dreamseeker sprinter campervan when I did turn it on, the red light showed briefly then went out. questions. was there enough water stored and how can I tell?. is there a separate tank for the hot water? I filled up the tank before I left home 4 weeks a...
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Solar panels
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Could someone tell me wich solar panel brand name is the better one,Simax, Macht, Or new G&P, and also what wattage panel would I need for one 120 AH Battery Deep Cycle, thanks in advance. Lance C
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Olley46
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LED trailer lights...
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I have 2010 Pajero and borrow my brother's trailer fitted with LED lights. A couple of weeks ago our sons borrowed unit and forgot to plug trailer in and dragged it on the the road wrecking it!!!! I replaced the 7 pin plug and now have a problem. With the Hazard and parking lights only the centre LED of each...
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Home Vast TV on the Road
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We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...
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REAR SUSPENSION ON COLORADO
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Howdy all, As you probably know I have the current model Holden Colorado twin cab ute with canopy. It was suggested some time ago that when I start towing a bigger van to put an extra leaf in the rear suspension each side. This has now been suggested a few times so I have been doing a little research and have...
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wiki camps
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How can I install Wiki camps In a Carmin Nuvi 65 I would not have a clue been looking around now for an Hr Cheers John
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Placement of power bits and pieces.
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The batteries and and Morningstar Pro Star 15 Solar regulator are under the front mounted queen sized bed. To view the info I have to lift the end of the bed. How often do you monitor the regulator? A cupboard has the led monitor for the two tanks and battery, also the TV antenna amplifier and a ciggy socke...
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GOOD solar installer in South east Victoria?
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Hi guys. looking for a recommended solar installer -South east Victoria/ Morning peninsula or even Bellarine. Also thin flexible solar or flat panel mounted solar? Wish there was a course on how to do these things!!! Cheers Didi
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Help with Avan power supply unit
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Just had a problem with my Avan electrics. The plastic elbow on the hot water system developed a crack spraying my elektroblock power unit with water, consequently since electricity and water don't like each other the unit has failed. I have managed to dry everything out after replacing the cracked...
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Thank you so much!!!! Learning the 12volt lingo
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Okay I said previously I dont post much unless I have something I really want to say, so I really want to say thanks to all those who do share their knowledge here.If you were a fly on the wall, you would have been cracking up laughing.I headed into Battery world determined to solve my battery issues.I sai...
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