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LOOOOONG POWER LEAD
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Morn'n all, hope all are well on this well, overcast coolish day here in down town Young NSW, anyway. Yep, still here. Just after your thoughts on running a 15amp lead via an Amphibian 10 - 15amp, from a power supply approximately 60mts to a van. Power loss etc I am pretty sure I know what is coming my way i...
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Dougwe
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TV Mount & Travelling
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Just purchased a 19" TV. It weighs 2.3kg. I have a flat panel TV mount suitable for mounting the TV. Just visited a Jayco yard to see how the mounts are installed. They have a double thickness of wall panel. I'm planning to use a bit of metal plate for re-inforcing. My mount is flat, not on an arm. The mount c...
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LLD
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RM2350 Dometic/Fridgedair.
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My old RM2350 has gone, I've removed it, done the turn upside down thing for weeks actually and come to the conclusion despite its death rattle gurgling that it's definitely karked it. It needs replacing question is do I upgrade to compressor two way and invest in solar and a 200AH battery on our Hia...
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palaceboy
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Water leak in combo toilet shower
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On recent trip around Eyre pennisular We had water coming out from under the shower base.
Van is a 2005 jayco freedom poptop.
I checked underneath & found a cleaning cloth blocking the p.v.c. manifold where all the various drains end up, kitchen sink, vanity & shower.
Have checked all tap...
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Joda
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Filling 70lt tank with elec pump
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Hi guys hope all well. A question i have a 70lt water tank on top of tradie trailer. It has a A 2.6 ft poly pipe and **** and hose fitting for my out let to fill by hose and to fill kettle etc, tthe pipe comes down the back of trailer ( tent camping) (above this i have the solar panal on the ladder rack) now i woul...
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RobC
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Plastimo water bladder
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Hi, we have purchased an 150l Plastimo water bladder for extended stay in free camping, as anyone purchase the same brand ? can you please let us know how you manage to fit a pipe in the large fitting , we are having issue finding reducer to fit the thread that is on the bladder , if anyone has one of them can y...
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Mez
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Grey water tanks
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OK have now put an inspection hatch in the end of my grey water tank, the inside of the tank walls etc. are covered in a whitish goo, and I've been thinking about how to clean the tank. Hi pressure water jet from a cleaner, wand is too short, and can not get it into the area, so no good, looked at a garden hose sp...
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iana
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Weight of Generator - front or back?
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G'day oh wise ones, We've just bought a generator to go on our travels with us and, from a weight distribution and towbar weight perspective, are wondering if it's going to be best to have it on the back of the van or on the A-frame? The generator weighs 33 kgs. We are towing a 21' tandem axle caravan with a...
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Granny May
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Towing Mirrors
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Hi all, Apolgies if this has been asked before I have searched but cannot find any info specific to my question. I am thinking of buying a set of Adventure Mirrors from eBay contacted seller 're fitting my Isuzu Mux 2015 he said the only thing to be aware of was " they could rake upwards" now without soundi...
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Old Bird
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Dmax uncomfortable bouncy ride
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I have a 2016 dual cab 4x4 and experience a very bouncy uncomfortable ride when towing my van which is a Legacy 630, GTM 2440 ATM 2580. Unfortunately I went to a weigh bridge yesterday that malfunctioned so I cannot give weights as yet. However I fitted Thor twin bellows air bags and so far no difference i...
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Bravehearts
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Electrics!
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Hi, We have a 2013 VW Tiguan and a 2004 Jayco Freedom (newly purchased the van from QLD). We are having a great deal of trouble getting the indicators on the van to work, has been with VW then an auto electrician who specialises in caravans and no joy! Any clues? The car and van are going into VW again to be...
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mcandy
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amps n vaults
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how many amps are there in a vault?
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the rocket
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Help with Wiring Battery, Charger & Load
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I wired my car generator (charger), battery & Waeco (load) as per fig 1 below to save long leads. It's a bit more complicate in reality as I have solar panels, a second battery and a second fridge but the bus-bar was intended to simplify things. However methinks that I should have everything connec...
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LLD
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Bicycle rack mounts and extra metal storage boxes
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I hope someone can point me in a direction and recommend a vendor in Joondalup, WA area. The caravan is a 15ft Jayco Freedom poptop. There is a rear mounted spare-wheel installed. I would like to mount a storage box at both sides of the wheel. The front has a storage compartment lid that gets used oft...
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ottg
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Omegalec (Jurgens) vs Genius II
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My Omegalec power management system has eventually failed. Works fine on 240V and the supply from my vehicle. Trips an internal circuit breaker with anything mechanical (pump, fan) or more than a few lights. Battery charges and works fine. It's always been dodgy (or underpowered). Looking at a BMP...
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LLD
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Table size
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My Jayco Starcraft outback was purchased 2nd hand. It has an oversized table. It does not fit into the drop down slot to make a bed. I would like to have the correct size. What are my options?
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Rudiedj
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Diesel heater outlet ducting
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Hi all, is it possible to use duct tape to join two lengths of duct together. Regards -- Edited by Burgo1 on Tuesday 25th of September 2018 09:07:33 PM
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Burgo1
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Engine oils...... oil pressure sensor...I get the run around
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Appreciate some advice . Oil pressure too high in a 454 EFI Chevy big block. 50 to 80 on the gauge and the testing unit. . Chevy's do have a reputation of running high temps. The previous oil pressure sensor only lasted for two years, replaced it again after it blew out the centre, and the oil pouring out , i...
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Warning for potential Holden Colorado buyers
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A Mate of mine who has an inside word on this stuff has told me to stay clear of buying a Colorado if you plan on towing and if you know anyone with one to tell them that they should have the upgraded heavy duty load leveling tow pack. They have found cracking in the tubs and tub chassis mounts as well as the fue...
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Mccanic
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Fitting a camera to the rear.
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I recently bought a traffic camera to record whatever in front of my Mazda T 3500 mobile home.All OK, except that I would like to fit one on the rear window, too.How to connect to 12 volt at the back, that will turn on when the ignition is turned on.That is, unless I run a wire from the dash to the rear !? Any id...
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