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Joda · Joda

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...

RobC · RobC

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...

Mez · Mez

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...

iana · iana

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...

Granny May · Granny May

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...

Old Bird · Old Bird

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...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

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...

mcandy · mcandy

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...

the rocket · the rocket

how many amps are there in a vault?

LLD · LLD

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...

ottg · ottg

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...

LLD · LLD

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...

Rudiedj · Rudiedj

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?

Burgo1 · Burgo1

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

Vanderee · Vanderee

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...

Mccanic · Mccanic

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...

pipes · pipes

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...

Perry · Perry

Hi I am having trouble with a Dometic RM4805 fridge that is freezing everything at its highest temp setting, if the Thermostat was buggered surely the fridge would not get cold, or can they fail and jam on ??? The Manual is useless. Cheers Perry

Kooka · Kooka

Make sure that you turn off your water pump when not occupying the van or travelling. Just finished helping a neighbour clean out and fix his van - a "push fit" connection became dislodged on a bit of rough road, and because his pump was on, it emptied a couple of hundred litres of water into his van befor...

BettyB · BettyB

new owner of Toyota coaster 1988 and would like to carry spare fan and drive belts but Toyota said do not make anymore. Can anyone help? vin number hb310002548

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	Water leak in combo toilet shower (Preview) 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...	Joda	5	1151	02:45 PM Oct 3, 2018 by Joda
	Filling 70lt tank with elec pump (Preview) 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...	RobC	10	1280	05:24 PM Oct 2, 2018 by RobC
	Plastimo water bladder (Preview) 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...	Mez	6	1393	12:34 PM Oct 2, 2018 by Mez
	Grey water tanks (Preview) 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...	iana	10	2265	08:03 AM Oct 2, 2018 by Ron-D
	Weight of Generator - front or back? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Granny May	30	1878	11:23 AM Oct 1, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Towing Mirrors (Preview) 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...	Old Bird	16	1762	09:35 AM Oct 1, 2018 by aussietraveller
	Dmax uncomfortable bouncy ride (Preview) 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...	Bravehearts	23	3372	12:00 AM Oct 1, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Electrics! (Preview) 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...	mcandy	7	1577	10:46 AM Sep 30, 2018 by rgren2
	amps n vaults ( 1 2 ) (Preview) how many amps are there in a vault?	the rocket	32	2609	09:07 AM Sep 30, 2018 by Blues Man
	Help with Wiring Battery, Charger & Load (Preview) 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...	LLD	11	962	09:38 AM Sep 29, 2018 by LLD
	Bicycle rack mounts and extra metal storage boxes (Preview) 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...	ottg	11	1556	04:22 AM Sep 29, 2018 by ottg
	Omegalec (Jurgens) vs Genius II (Preview) 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...	LLD	5	3845	08:41 PM Sep 28, 2018 by PeterD
	Table size (Preview) 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?	Rudiedj	6	1223	04:06 PM Sep 28, 2018 by swamp
	Diesel heater outlet ducting (Preview) 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	Burgo1	7	1606	05:50 PM Sep 27, 2018 by KJB
	Engine oils...... oil pressure sensor...I get the run around (Preview) 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...	Vanderee	23	1076	03:21 PM Sep 26, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Warning for potential Holden Colorado buyers (Preview) 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...	Mccanic	27	58579	10:59 PM Sep 25, 2018 by barrymd1950
	Fitting a camera to the rear. (Preview) 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...	pipes	5	1092	07:08 PM Sep 25, 2018 by Petesahut
	Dometic RM4805 AES Fridge, (Preview) Hi I am having trouble with a Dometic RM4805 fridge that is freezing everything at its highest temp setting, if the Thermostat was buggered surely the fridge would not get cold, or can they fail and jam on ??? The Manual is useless. Cheers Perry	Perry	12	1614	05:23 AM Sep 25, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Failure of "push fit" water connections (Preview) Make sure that you turn off your water pump when not occupying the van or travelling. Just finished helping a neighbour clean out and fix his van - a "push fit" connection became dislodged on a bit of rough road, and because his pump was on, it emptied a couple of hundred litres of water into his van befor...	Kooka	14	1669	07:25 PM Sep 24, 2018 by Santa
	Belts for Toyota Coaster (Preview) new owner of Toyota coaster 1988 and would like to carry spare fan and drive belts but Toyota said do not make anymore. Can anyone help? vin number hb310002548	BettyB	11	2450	10:31 PM Sep 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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