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Fiat Ducato Motorhome Entrance Door Problem
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Hi, I have a 2014 Avan Ovation M7 Motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base. I have a problem with the entrance door, as the spring on the top catch appears to have broken. Does anyone know how easy it is to remove the door trim/panel so that I can get access to the mechanism to see if the spring or broken has fallen ins...
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Splottboy
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Rearview mirror camera
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Wondering if anyone has experienced the reversing camera embedded in the rearview mirror? Playing with various options for a caravan camera and wondering if the replacement mirror s with inbuilt camera are any good.How good are they as a simple mirror when the camera is not running?Do they need pow...
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seanandvicki
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Quango's
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I see our erstwhile experts have set up another Quango. ( Quasi Autonomous Government Organisation.) This time to look at our Telecommunications Infrastructure. No idea what it cost to set up but why was this not done before the NBN was even considered ? Looks like a clear case of shutting the stable d...
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Yuglamron
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Wind power while you drive
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https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/01/strap-this-wind-turbine-to-...
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Eaglemax
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Exterior door bowl protector -https://www.ebay.com.au/i/301995759274?chn=ps
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Has any one used this type of protection please? If so brand/seller and durability etc. I have one door handle area that seems very thin on paint and appears scratched easily. I don't want to use the clear vinyl type. cheers and thanks Craig
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12 volt to 240 volt inverter connection
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Hi All. I have 2 questions regarding 12 volt to 240 volt pure sine inverters. Because of the physical size of the 1000 watt inverter, my plan is to have it portable and only attach it to the batterries when needed. Our batteries are on the chassis below the 240 volt caravan supply point. My first question...
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Radar
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Iveco error code issues
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Hi, We own an Avida motorhome built on a Iveco Daily 50C18A, when travelling we get intermittent error codes on the computer dash display, first it flashes there is an ABS & ESP brake failure then says service and sometimes get an error code to say there is a gearbox failure which does interfere an...
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jennygaunt
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Water Leak - For Info only
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I have previously posted about a suspected water leak in my faithful old Westport after surviving torrential rain (remember that stuff) about a year or so ago. There was a spot of carpet near the bed that got wet but I couldn't find the cause. So I decided that it must be a roof to wall joint failure. So I...
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Cupie
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Dc to DC Charger
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HI, I have 2 Exide Extreme (dual purpose) batteries in my Pajero, and use an umbilical cord to feed the Van when free-camping. I find that the charge rate of these 2 batteries is often not what I would like them to be, and I need to go for a drive each day to top up. I have no other way to charge. I have heard that...
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bazzle22
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weigh bridge
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does any know why all the vans were getting pulled into the weight bridge must been 20 odd pulled up there at Burpengary qld
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snap1946
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240V Power tools life.
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How long should DIY electrical tools last? I have just had my bench circular saw and slide compound mitre saw die. The bench saw is 7 years old and has done a reasonable amount of work. The on/off switch is a solenoid that seems to have died. It appears to be shorting when turning off. The compound saw dies...
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LLD
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Bit_deals Solar Panels
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I just thought I would let people know about my experiences with this company. I read a couple of older reiviews on this forum several weeks ago about Solar Panels from this supplier. I went ahead and purchased a 200watt folding solar panel setup. Service was prompt. Good! I received the panels throug...
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Abmacus
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Rust never sleeps.
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Got our Cruser out of 6month storage, looked underneath and seen a layer of rust on the balls on the ends of the live axle. Been underneath today with some wet an dry sandpaper and wd40 to clean it up. Was suprised how well it cleaned up. The Caravan yard that stored it for me had been starting it up occasion...
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Kiwi-as
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cupboard door latches
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we are having a lot of trouble with the half moon cupboard catches, is there anything that could replace them with the same hole mountings
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loni
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17v solar panels
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Hello.could anyone please tell me if 60w 17v solar panels can be connected to a 12v battery and what size controller would be needed?
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Trew
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Have you...........
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Has anyone personally had a hitch failure, towbar, ball coupling etc., lot of talk about shackles & ratings as such.
Hard to believe with set ups as they are that they could fail to this extent, talking about a set up with all parts up to standard.
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Jayco water pressure info.
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Thought I would post this for others to reference. Had lowish water pressure for some time when on mains pressure, checked the system but found nothing amiss. During the last few days have had a vibration sound coming from the filling point. Having removed the filling fitting, found an "O: ring had co...
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iana
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Mystery voltage boosting from MPPT controller/regulators ? Info required please.
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Hi I have started a new thread to avoid disturbing the original discussion on another thread. We could have a useful discussion on this subject. On another thread there was a comment made that MPPT controllers/regulators will boost the voltage from the solar panels when it is too low to a higher fi...
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Jaahn
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HELP please 12 volt system
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Is there anyone in or near Barcaldine Qld that has some 12 volt know how and ability?
Our house system on the motor home died last night batteries are good individual fuses are good. Exhausted my small level of knowledge and ability. Thanks in advance
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Poppy sore eye
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Battery boxes
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Hi We have a an with 3 x 120Amp hour AGM batteries which are squeezed into metal boxes welded onto the underside of the chassis. The boxes are positioned in such a way that some service people decline to check the batteries as the boxes are too tight. Also, to pull the batteries out, each battery does not s...
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