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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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Under bed Air conditioners - reviews sought
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I need to buy an A/C for my new pop top slide on. There are three main products I see here in Australia:Truma SaphirHaughton Belaire HB9000, andDenso UB1. All are 'do-it-yourself' plug and play simple boxes and all similar size, capacity, rating etc. The obvious differences are hose outlets option...
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Jason F
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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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Changing to Lithium - Jayco caravan
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Hello everyone, I have found quite a lot of information in this forum on converting from AGM to Lithium batteries - & still a lot to get through. Thanks to all contributors for your inputs. I have a question - hopefully it will be simple. Recently via this forum, I bought one of Woolworths' VOLTEX Li...
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Mazda BT 50 UN 2011 - Clutch replacement
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Hi, I have a 2011 Mazda BT 50 3.0L 4x4 for towing an 18.6 ft van (2650 Kg max). Looking at a clutch replacement and am seeking any advise from someone who has had it done with this model. Not sure whether to go on Dual or single mass. Thanks in anticipation of some feedback.
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Tyre Pressure to low
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Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...
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Inverter alarm when battery low 10.6 volt
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Can anyone explain why my battery is at %65 and yet when I use microwave 800w the alarm on invertor goes off for low battery? And then unable to use microwave!
With battery being at %65 I would have thought that was enough power !!
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goldenyears
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Water pressure problems
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G'day new to forum I hope someone may help we have a concept innovation having problems with pressure when connected to mains water about five minutes in the water pours out of the plastic drain valve under van I've replaced the drain valve, replaced brass pressure reducing valve, replaced plastic w...
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Adjust Van Brakes
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One of the rear wheels on daughters tandem van was warmer than the others so decided to adjust the brake. With the side off the ground the front wheel turns more easily than the rear. With the wheel removed. I cannot see a rubber grommet that can be rermoved to make adjustment, only a hole that to me is not...
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2015 BT50 Problems
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Hoping somebody may have more info - 2015 Diesel BT50 has brand new engine (don't ask!!) goes into a sort of Limp Mode after about an hour on the highway, no towing involved. Can still do approx. 80 kmh, but I pull off, switch off engine, take out keys, disconnect the accelerator pedal, pump it a few times...
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Modded L300 grenades
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THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge.
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Good afternoon all. I am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with the THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. I would like to know how much power draw there is on a 12 volt battery. Our 3 way fridge has given up the ghost and THETFORD have discontinued the 93ltr range of 3 ways. Any advice would be appreci...
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Electrical and Solar contractor
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Hi All, Does anyone know of a company that provides good service and reasonable prices in electrical and solar installations for RVs. Somewhere in Melbournes SE would be ideal as I am down towards Pakenham way. Ive recently purchased a motor home and would like it checked out for compliance and possi...
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Appears misfuelling is not always a disaster.
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Fishing buddy recently bought a Mux. He had previously borrowed my DMax and liked the package so bought the Mux to pull the new van. Old habits caught him put at the fuel pump and he mistakingly put about 70 Litres of 95 in the Mux tank. Vehicle started playing up pretty soon after leaving the Calte...
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Projecta PM335 question.
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Considering the purchase of a Jayco Journey Outback. Reading the specs on the Projecta PM335 battery controller, it says that the Lithium Battery Charge cutout is set to 30% of the battery capacity. I read that as saying that the battery is only charged to 75% of its capacity. Anyone know anything on t...
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Old 10amp and 15amp power outlets
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Hi everyon, there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets f...
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Projecta PM 355j charger.
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How do l change a PM 355j to charge a lithium battery.
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Air conditioner problems
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I have recently discovered a problem with my roof top air conditioner. The unit would start up and blow cold air for a couple of minutes then start blowing warm air Although the compressor would continue to run. Having had a little bit of experience with commercial refrigeration I decided that the pr...
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Harrier Airconditioner P5 Alarm
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My Jayco van has a Harrier lite air conditioning system. I powered it up today. It ran for a few minutes then gave a P5 error code. I connected the van to another 240 volt supply and it did the same thing. Can anyone assist me please Cheers Rabs
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Ute Canopy 12volt Power System
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Hi all, I have a new vehicle (Amarok) coming and I will be putting an aluminium canopy on the back. I'm looking for some advice/experience/recommendations around what sort of 12v power system to install. Looking to power the fridge, canopy lights, a few 240v appliances at times and of course chargin...
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