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StewG · StewG

We recently were heading from home in Melbourne to Adelaide and discovered part-way there at the Grampians that there was a serious crack in the part of the chassis supporting the undercarriage. Not wishing to tow any further for safety reasons we stopped in a nearby caravan park. The insurance comp...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi has anyone got an 2005 pioneer 544 off road poptop Is so what size rims and tyre do they run ?

Phil and Teresa · Phil and Teresa

Dose anyone know a good mechanic that remaps engines near Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast

Stl · Stl

Hi, I have a Colorado Frontier 2016 18ft. The battery is between 13.5 and 14.1. The battery terminal is clean and tight. All the fuses are ok, Ive checked all fuses and put a multi meter on the outlet so all good. Ive replaced the relay that works the cut off switch for all the 12 volt. Problem is 3 days no 12 v...

TimTim · TimTim

If anyone is looking to buy an inexpensive battery then these are back on sale through Woolworths.https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/pro ... a6KQowHDHAThey were at this price with Bunning last week before jumping in price. There have been some good reviews and tear downs of these batteries ot...

Gundog · Gundog

I have just removed a 45kg roof top airconditioner, net weight reduction is 35 kg from directly over the axle group, What would be the nett effect to the weight and balance of the caravan. -- Edited by Gundog on Tuesday 24th of September 2024 09:46:59 AM

ianlaw · ianlaw

This is my first post here but I have a look every day to see what is going on. I am thinking of putting a TPMS on my dual rear wheel motorhome and would appreciate any feedback on what brand to use. I will have flexible valve extensions so the rear valves will be accessible from the outside rim. Many thanks i...

Dtassie · Dtassie

G'day members, I was going to screw on my solar panels with Fasteners but has anyone used Sika 221 as was recommended to me. No holes which is ideal. Am told surface prep is very important if using adhesive. -- Edited by Dtassie on Sunday 1st of September 2024 10:13:02 AM

Gonefishing1955 · Gonefishing1955

Taking delivery of a new van Monday week, it was sitting on the lot but new as a demo but is exactly what we want. I have been vanning for about 15 years and to date all on board fridges have bee 90 litre wired thru the 7 pin plug ( or so I thought ). When signing up they asked me if I needed a 12 pin plug added to whi...

Plumbot · Plumbot

Hi all I've been unable to get caravan brakes working properly with a new Ford Ranger (with integrated brake controller). Hooked up to van in the driveway and it works, but it takes a 6-7 seconds before they activate. I can hear the magnets humming straight away, but there is a delay until they grab. ...

67HR · 67HR

Just wondering if anyone has purchased a no brand Gentrax LiFePO4. They look identical to the blue Gentrax unit except for the lack of name. With an eBay coupon I could purchase for $212.00. This was enough to contact the seller (with a 99.9%, rating) and ask two questions A: what cells are in the box a...

Dessy · Dessy

impressive.https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-ac200max-home-battery-backup?srsltid=AfmBOoqvSvxP-TIc-4XTLRWvKQHJIAwh5_nUu81ouI7CydX3Li_2UKjp

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP /ID...

bowser · bowser

Have many out there have tried these bbq and how have you found it. Also I am being told the bayonet lead has to have a gas shut of valve fitted. Regards Bowser.

Olley46 · Olley46

A question for the experts what sort of a vehicle is the ISUZU MU-X is it economical ? Is it a good tow vehicle? I have just test drove one and was very impressed,is there any need to have 4WD or would 2WD be good enough for towing my 2tonne van? I don't do any 4WD driving, just want it to tow the van, I will wate...

Gundog · Gundog

Big advantage I can set it up in split screen mode, you could choose to have a third on GPS, another on rearview camera and Android Auto or any combination of ardroid apps like torque connectd to the OBDII port and maybe you could connect a TPM to declutter crop hanging off the windsreen/ dash. I might be a...

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

We have a Webasto diesel heater installed a couple of months ago under a bench seat with a inlet for drawing air from inside in our MH. Over a period of 2 nights we accidentally operated the heater with an obstruction in front of the intake vent. The heater now works fine in every way, it turns on and heats a...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

G'day Dudes, dudesses. A coupla quick questions: My Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger user manual show's two types of set-up...Convertor mode and Charger mode. Being a Dummy I am having some difficulty understanding the difference, or what the convertor mode does. The set-up procedures for the two ar...

GrumpyandHappy · GrumpyandHappy

I have a catch can fitted to our 76 Cruiser. It was fitted about 4 years ago and about 150 - 175,000 klms since. I noticed in the last 3 months I was blowing a lot of smoke after driving about 6 klms from cold. Eventually I took it to a diesel mechanic fearing the worst, either injectors or less likely pump...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

G'day all, it's been some time since I sought some assistance on here...so, welcome me back! I have an issue...as many writers on here do. We have a Jayco Outback and, believe it or not we have had our Jayco Outback for 11 years and we have had no major issues at all!...That has to be a record..lol. Well min...

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	Transporting Caravan with Cracked Chassis (Preview) We recently were heading from home in Melbourne to Adelaide and discovered part-way there at the Grampians that there was a serious crack in the part of the chassis supporting the undercarriage. Not wishing to tow any further for safety reasons we stopped in a nearby caravan park. The insurance comp...	StewG	23	3984	02:40 PM Oct 1, 2024 by Big Mal
	Coromal pioneer 544 (Preview) Hi has anyone got an 2005 pioneer 544 off road poptop Is so what size rims and tyre do they run ?	Bukhouse	3	1080	04:34 PM Sep 29, 2024 by Possum3
	Remapping my 4x4 (Preview) Dose anyone know a good mechanic that remaps engines near Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast	Phil and Teresa	12	1724	07:50 AM Sep 29, 2024 by DMaxer
	No 12 volt power. Intermittently! (Preview) Hi, I have a Colorado Frontier 2016 18ft. The battery is between 13.5 and 14.1. The battery terminal is clean and tight. All the fuses are ok, Ive checked all fuses and put a multi meter on the outlet so all good. Ive replaced the relay that works the cut off switch for all the 12 volt. Problem is 3 days no 12 v...	Stl	11	1342	05:41 AM Sep 28, 2024 by Stl
	VOLTX LiFePO4 battery on sale ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If anyone is looking to buy an inexpensive battery then these are back on sale through Woolworths.https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/pro ... a6KQowHDHAThey were at this price with Bunning last week before jumping in price. There have been some good reviews and tear downs of these batteries ot...	TimTim	31	5509	11:40 PM Sep 26, 2024 by TimTim
	Effect on weight and balance (Preview) I have just removed a 45kg roof top airconditioner, net weight reduction is 35 kg from directly over the axle group, What would be the nett effect to the weight and balance of the caravan. -- Edited by Gundog on Tuesday 24th of September 2024 09:46:59 AM	Gundog	10	1344	02:28 PM Sep 25, 2024 by blackstump
	TPMS (Preview) This is my first post here but I have a look every day to see what is going on. I am thinking of putting a TPMS on my dual rear wheel motorhome and would appreciate any feedback on what brand to use. I will have flexible valve extensions so the rear valves will be accessible from the outside rim. Many thanks i...	ianlaw	14	2155	03:36 PM Sep 23, 2024 by StewG
	Solar Panel Mounting Pads Adhesive (Preview) G'day members, I was going to screw on my solar panels with Fasteners but has anyone used Sika 221 as was recommended to me. No holes which is ideal. Am told surface prep is very important if using adhesive. -- Edited by Dtassie on Sunday 1st of September 2024 10:13:02 AM	Dtassie	22	2226	07:37 PM Sep 22, 2024 by Dtassie
	Ways to run a 3 way fridge. (Preview) Taking delivery of a new van Monday week, it was sitting on the lot but new as a demo but is exactly what we want. I have been vanning for about 15 years and to date all on board fridges have bee 90 litre wired thru the 7 pin plug ( or so I thought ). When signing up they asked me if I needed a 12 pin plug added to whi...	Gonefishing1955	17	2122	02:47 PM Sep 22, 2024 by 67HR
	Next Gen Ranger brake controller delay (Preview) Hi all I've been unable to get caravan brakes working properly with a new Ford Ranger (with integrated brake controller). Hooked up to van in the driveway and it works, but it takes a 6-7 seconds before they activate. I can hear the magnets humming straight away, but there is a delay until they grab. ...	Plumbot	7	3845	07:51 AM Sep 17, 2024 by Geoff R
	Gentrax 12v 100ah LFP look alike (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has purchased a no brand Gentrax LiFePO4. They look identical to the blue Gentrax unit except for the lack of name. With an eBay coupon I could purchase for $212.00. This was enough to contact the seller (with a 99.9%, rating) and ask two questions A: what cells are in the box a...	67HR	14	3508	08:36 PM Sep 16, 2024 by 67HR
	BLUETTI AC200MAX Expandable Power Station (Preview) impressive.https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-ac200max-home-battery-backup?srsltid=AfmBOoqvSvxP-TIc-4XTLRWvKQHJIAwh5_nUu81ouI7CydX3Li_2UKjp	Dessy	4	1316	07:12 PM Sep 15, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	PROBLEM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE WHEN HOSE CONNECTED TO STARCRAFT CARAVAN. (Preview) I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP /ID...	jeepnudger	2	1174	09:42 AM Sep 15, 2024 by watsea
	Jumbuck single burner portable bbq (Preview) Have many out there have tried these bbq and how have you found it. Also I am being told the bayonet lead has to have a gas shut of valve fitted. Regards Bowser.	bowser	0	1014	08:33 AM Sep 13, 2024 by bowser
	ISUZU MU-X (Preview) A question for the experts what sort of a vehicle is the ISUZU MU-X is it economical ? Is it a good tow vehicle? I have just test drove one and was very impressed,is there any need to have 4WD or would 2WD be good enough for towing my 2tonne van? I don't do any 4WD driving, just want it to tow the van, I will wate...	Olley46	24	11986	03:36 PM Sep 11, 2024 by KenH
	Replacing Car stereo with this (Preview) Big advantage I can set it up in split screen mode, you could choose to have a third on GPS, another on rearview camera and Android Auto or any combination of ardroid apps like torque connectd to the OBDII port and maybe you could connect a TPM to declutter crop hanging off the windsreen/ dash. I might be a...	Gundog	3	1256	04:34 PM Sep 8, 2024 by Gundog
	Diesel heater problem..........help needed (Preview) We have a Webasto diesel heater installed a couple of months ago under a bench seat with a inlet for drawing air from inside in our MH. Over a period of 2 nights we accidentally operated the heater with an obstruction in front of the intake vent. The heater now works fine in every way, it turns on and heats a...	Farmhouse	25	7147	03:51 PM Sep 4, 2024 by Bushie1961
	Victron Energy set up Q's (Preview) G'day Dudes, dudesses. A coupla quick questions: My Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger user manual show's two types of set-up...Convertor mode and Charger mode. Being a Dummy I am having some difficulty understanding the difference, or what the convertor mode does. The set-up procedures for the two ar...	Paul and Pam on Tour	6	1196	03:29 PM Sep 1, 2024 by TimTim
	Catch Can (Preview) I have a catch can fitted to our 76 Cruiser. It was fitted about 4 years ago and about 150 - 175,000 klms since. I noticed in the last 3 months I was blowing a lot of smoke after driving about 6 klms from cold. Eventually I took it to a diesel mechanic fearing the worst, either injectors or less likely pump...	GrumpyandHappy	7	1474	08:50 AM Aug 31, 2024 by Dtassie
	Charging for Dummies (Preview) G'day all, it's been some time since I sought some assistance on here...so, welcome me back! I have an issue...as many writers on here do. We have a Jayco Outback and, believe it or not we have had our Jayco Outback for 11 years and we have had no major issues at all!...That has to be a record..lol. Well min...	Paul and Pam on Tour	19	2286	10:10 AM Aug 26, 2024 by Dick0
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