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Bottled Gas Dangers for Caravans and Motorhomes
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Hi, is it just me or do others NOT like the idea of bottled gas installed onto caravans and motorhomes? is it safe and have any hazardous incidents happened in Australia before? Also, is it costly to operate and re-fill? Regards, Mark -- Edited by Hot Water on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:13:11 AM
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Is this the saviour of our diesel engines !
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http://www.autonews.com/article/20180425/OEM06/180429878/bosch-claims-a-breakthrough-that-could-save-diesel-engines?cciid=email-autonews-daily-- Edited by Jaahn on Th...
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Waste water disposal
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We're new to caravanning and I was just wondering what is the normal procedure with waster water disposal at caravan parks. We stayed at our first caravan park for 2 nights and we basically just let the sink waste flow onto the lawn next to caravan via hose, which was the general procedure. Is this the co...
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Good reason to log in Attention Dick0 and Dave Glenelg
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A good reason to log in now and again, is that without logging in, you can not see any PM's Richard or Dave if you can see this, I have sent my address in the return PM from Richard Dave you have a message in your telephone message bank I have now gone looking for you at the camperground in your PM
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Tony Bev
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Where to get reasonably priced service for Fiat Ducato in Brisbane area.
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Just been quoted $800 for minor and $1500 for major service for my 2004 Fiat Ducato.My last minor service in Perth was $400. Has anyone any ideas where I can get some reasonably priced Fiat servicing in Brisbane area? I am travelling north within the month so anywhere north to Cairns could also be consi...
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Jamesy
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Rig for campervan?
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Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...
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Grey Nomad Times?
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Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM
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DC DC chargers
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I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...
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A reminder to always take extra care....
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Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John
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New RACV Towing Pack
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A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...
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anyone recognise thes solar controler?
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We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers
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SeaJay
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Solar panels
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We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.
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Des and Kay
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Caravan size??
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We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...
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What types of hot water systems are used in caravans?
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hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.
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Caravan Accident Ballina 24Apr2018
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A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...
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Women drivers
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I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?
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Renovation kitchen bench top
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Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...
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GPS TRACKERS
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Has anyone fitted gps tracker to their van in case of it being stolen? If you have what type & how did it work? Tiger5
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Nissan’s X-Trail diesel is a surprise towing package
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Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John
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Van door vent covers velcro
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Hi all, caravan door vent covers to stop dust getting in, I've seen velcro lift on/off covers around vents, but having trouble googling where to get them, can anyone advise where or maybe your best solution. Thankyou
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