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towing with mazda cx-5
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Hi all, has anybody had experience towing with the Mazda CX-5 with the 2.5lt engine? I was thinking of getting a 2.5 turbo but had it on a test and with a gentle foot it used 14lts to the 100km towing a light van (1200kg max) The difference in the fuel use is of more interest to me than power. I had a Mazda 2.2lt...
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Wireless Reverse Camera on rear of Caravan
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I have searched the forum for info on reversing Cameras the latest I can see is in 2015. We understand that time and technology have improved. I have been told that the metal on the van impede the wireless signal. I had an auto electrician suggest that the wireless transmitter can be mounted forward of t...
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Water pumps - incidence of failure?
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I'm wondering if I should buy and carry a spare water pump for my caravan. A replacement is about $125 on ebay and weighs 2kg so nothing onerous. I have no idea how long caravan water pumps last but I do know I often use a tap pressure which makes mine "chatter" and with 12V DC this will not be at all good for th...
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LOOKING FOR HELP
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I am looking at buying a Sunliner Trex for myself as I do not need anything too big. I thought a full size motorhome would be too stressful as I am on my own. Does anyone own one and if so what are your thoughts or do you have any changes that you would have made in hindsight?
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Awning Screens
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Hi Everyone. This is my first post, we're looking at getting a printed Awning Screen and just wondering if anyone out there has one and where it came from. I'm looking at "Van Tastic" printed screens. Does anyone have any comments, suggestions? Thanks for you feedback.
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Steve14491
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Road from Port Hedland to Tom Price road condition
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Does anyone know if the inland road to Tom Price from Port Hedland i.e turning left into highway 95 after Boodarie (rather than turning left much further down the coastal road at Nunuttarra) is a sealed road? I plan to venture up to Broome and then Tom Price in June/July next year and am contemplating th...
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Motorhome insurance
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Hi all, Benny here and new to the forum/motor home life. I have just purchased our fist motor home a 1997 Nissan civilian and after a little help please, Rang my insurance company (RAC) and they do not insure buses or motor homes apparently. Have tried a few others Shannon's (don't insure buses conver...
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Benny and Jenny
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New DMax and Mazda bt50
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Wonder has anyone purchased either the new Isuzu DMax or Mazda BT50 or considered buying one. Or has anyone had a drive of either and what is your thoughts. If you were to buy one which would you choose of the two and why.
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Long Term Camping Plans - Recommendations?
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Hi everyone, this is my very first post on these forums, so I hope I've picked the appropriate place to do so. I've been looking around for a place in Queensland to camp for an extended period of time. I'm about to sit a solo two year meditation retreat, and ideally I'd like to find somewhere for this retr...
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Tandem Axle - different tyre pressures front and rear
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Hi All, I was reading with interest on a car forum that some use higher pressures on the rear tyres on their dual axle vans, for instance one person ran 50 front and 55 rear. The explanation was that this would aid in a sway situation as the rear would have control of the sway further from the pivot point. An...
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Dmax auto transmission change oil
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Hi all Has anyone done a full drain and refill on this transmission and how you went about it it would be much appreciated and or similar auto trans also I took a sample and it is the colour of coca cola . Cheers
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LOW FUEL LEVEL
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The following is a copy of an article in the October edition of Engineers Australia - the journal of the Institution of Engineers Australia. It is worth reading and I suggest that you could pursue your local parliamentarians to try to get something down about the situation. It is critical. I have not b...
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Recomendations for a good Hayman Reece Stockist {Brisbane North & Sunshine Coast}
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Hi all, I am due to take possession of a new 2020 Izuzu D Max LSM dual cab ute. I am wanting to set it up for my new Option Distinction Van. I would be after the following items.. Towbar, weight dist. hitch, redarc brake controller, 12 pin plug, Anderson plug and if also sell a set of side steps. I am on the Sun...
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RAINBIRD ROVERS
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anyone know about a free camp in Monto
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ok so I have started planning for the big lap and I found an item on the net about Monto opening a free camp last December but cant find any other info. Has anyone on here either heard of it or seen it and if so what do they have there ie toilet, water, how long can you stop there?
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JackieP
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Motorhome Buyers and Caravan Buyers Beware
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Recently a friend of mine purchased a 2016 Esperance Motorhome on the Iveco Chassis. It was fully loaded with Bullbar ,Towbar , extra Batteries , extra Solar ,extra Water Tank , Hydraulic Levellers . This was sold as a car licd.meaning under 4.495T . He brought it around to show me . I said to him have you...
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Body Language at Caravan Parks.
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Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language. Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their va...
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Dometic Harrier
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Am getting a new van and was going to go with the new Dometic Harrier air cond as I cant stand noisy air conds but after reading the negative comments I wont be doing that.
Can anyone suggest which domestic split system is the best for a van - I imagine Daikin, Fujitsu or Mitsubishi would be the pick but ope...
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Freebies for the taking
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Hi all, WE are decluttering the Castle, so we can finnish the painting. Trying to off load goods to those who want a good read, watch a VCR video. etc. No takers so far. We have tried St Vincent Depaul They took all the DVD's. Back issues of fishing magazines 4 x4 magazines no one will take. Tried the libra...
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Blue sky small roof top boat.
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A few years ago I noticed a product which I think was call Blue Sky boats. The boat was a sort of a roof top pod. The base of the pod stayed in the roof rack and then unclip the top of the pod /boat to remove the boat. The boat / pod also once locked in place also allowed one to store equipment away from the element...
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Toyota coaster
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My question is regarding the Toyota coaster layout with the shower over the toilet and no hand basin and having a glass door....is this a problem...how does one have a wash on the morning and how does one use the toilet after I have had a shower(wet feet)...am I missing something here or is the shower/to...
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