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Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.
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Shower Check Valve
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I am getting some backflow from my sink to my shower, can anyone suggest a type of non return valve that would be suitable. As there is no pressure then a spring loaded type wouldn't work, I was thinking a swing check valve may do the job. All the connections are 25mm flex tube. Has anyone fitted one or solv...
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Ian G
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Water pump.
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The 12v water pump in my van is very noisy when operated, any tips on how to mount it better to quieten it down?
it's mounted on the floor under a bed, groans & moans like me getting out of bed.
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Joda
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4 Seasons Vent Repair - How To
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This is for the Australian Camec type. One of my flaps wasn't sealing properly (after a tree branch fell on it). When I took it off 1 of the spacer guides was gone - both sides of it from the inside & outside pieces. So. AU$75 plus P & P or fix it somehow. I investigated how they were put together...
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bruceg
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Awning tension
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Hi all, any clues for adding more Tension to Aussie traveller sunburst awning. Cheers
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Kazngaz
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Auto switching Inverter
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Sometine ago somebody suggested an inverter that will automatically switch over when the power drops out. Can someone help out.
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Gundog
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Can’t light Swift 500 series oven
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Tried to light the oven , have gas and a piezo spark ??
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Jarrah
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Wiring up rear caravan camera aviation style plugs
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I forgot to plug in the feed to the car and destroyed the plug ! Got a new cable and some connectors
A red wire does 12v , the white wire does ground
. Yellow wire is the tricky bit it has some copper braid
Does anyone know how to connect the yellow wire and the un insulated copper stuff ? There is silver pape...
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Jarrah
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Thetford Fridge
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I have a Thetford three way fridge N3185 it's not working on 12v, I have found that the 20amp fuse and holder is the problem thetford have updated the size of the fuse and holder to 25amp because of over heating, I have asked if I can just change the fuse and holder to 25amp on my PCB they wouldn't confirm. ...
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Tom464
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Essential caravan shelf removal over bed
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Has any one removed shelf?
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Burgo1
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Disc brake pads - safe minimal thickness
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Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...
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Domestic awning retraction not working ...
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As above ... Went to pack up and there is zero spring tension , was windy for a few days, eventually managed to wind in manually , , unit is 10 years old , any wise ideas on cause and a fix , thanx Bazz
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Bazz61
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Electric vehicles
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I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ
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Tow vehicle recommendations
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Hi I am looking at buying a caravan with a 1500kg atm and 130kg ball weight. My partner does not want drive a Ute, BT50, Ranger etc.
does anyone have any recommendations for a SUV type vehicle. I have bee on considering a CX5 or CX9 but thought the tow weight might be a bit close to there limits.
What leewa...
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Ali
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Standard Alko Van 3.5t Coupling to Ark 3.5t with Brake coupling
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Apprecaite comments, a mate has one, with no issues, the only thing I am wary of is the towball lock visibility, to me its a simple clip, compared to a raised handle and visible pin in the unlocked position with the Alko, ie possible to drive off with to towball coupling not seated properly. Have seen a di...
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Powering Starlink Mini off grid
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I bought a 12 volt cigarette socket lead (plugs into the Starlink dish) off the eeeeBy mob .
So it will power your Starlink Mini if you get two 12 volt batteries hooked up to make 24 volts .
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Jarrah
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Throttle controllers
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Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...
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replacement fridge
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hello all our old fridge died and I would like advice on a replacement. what are the pros and cons of compressor v 3way it appears that whatever I get modifications are going to be needed Thanks Peter
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phum
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GME Window Antenna
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Hi, has anyone used the gme window mount antenna. Looks like a demister. Just wondering how effective the reception is. Dont use the uhf much, just a bit of beach convoy or passing trucks.
https://www.gme.net.au/au/antennas/ae5004/
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JOSHG
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Solar blanket
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My current power is 2 X 200 watt panels fixed to top and side of trailor. I am about to replace my two AGMs with 2 new ones. They were installed In 2019 so I am very happy with them. New ones will be same make.did originally have lithium but after 18 months nfg. Going AGMs as I can replace them myself, they will...
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