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DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Well what I thought would be a very simple task has turned to a rediculous cherade. I've just been to Jayco Adelaide to ask..... Q. What is the size and thread pattern of the wheel studs on our Van. A. We don't know. You'll have to get them measured. Serious ? Q. How much for a set of 15" Mags to suit our...

wizard1 · wizard1

Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://www.drive.com.au/news/speed-limiters-mandatory-new-cars-in-europe/

Cardie Bob · Cardie Bob

We have recently purchased a camper trailer with an Anderson Plug, as well as the standard flat Plug for the lights and electric brakes.. Previous vans have never had an Anderson Plug. What us its function?

TravellingAlong · TravellingAlong

Hello We are after your advice we are putting in a25amp battery charger and plans are to install it where battery is (not lithium) which is under seat in caravan. There is adequate space but the water pump is in this area. Question we have is: do you recommend we put a barrier around the water pump and if s...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

Sorry if this has been mentioned before but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. .Stripped out mates wheel bearings yesterday, regreased with new seals. Did left ones first, and upon doing the right side it was evident from the lack of wear on magnet and drum that the right hand side brakes have...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all... We recently bought a used Jayco Journey, (2020) tandem axle. It has 14" mags with no name Chinese tyres. I want to add either A/T or L/T tyres, plus some height / ground clearance. It has had the Axle repositioned to be under the springs so I've gained 40mm but a little more would be great. Tyre...

Orlo · Orlo

Hi all We are new to having a "bigger" rig (weight wise anyway). We have had an Avan Aliner for a long time but are in the process of upgrading to something a bit more luxurious (ie. ensuite). I'm trying to get an idea of all of the costs that I am up for. At the moment we are planning to buy a new Isuzu M-UX 4x4...

Dtassie · Dtassie

Hello Techies, I first searched and could not find anything on this model charger online or on this forum. I was looking for the online manual for an explanation. It came with the caravan. The pic you see is from the net but my exact model is BC-12-30A The query here is the charger has two settings "Gel and...

Ronzo · Ronzo

First stop on a 3-4 month trip to WA and my drifter display is blank. It is a New Age 2015 Mantaray 16.5E single axle Worked perfectly 3 hours ago before travelling to Yass Previously I have disconnected the back of the panel and reconnected it and it reset Didnt work this time Ive read that it could be...

cookie1234 · cookie1234

Hi peter here i have a 1998 starcraft and wondering if you could tell me what wheel bearings it has so i can get some spares

Stretch-Oz · Stretch-Oz

center of water tanks is 4' 6" in front of axles center (1370mm) thinking of moving to between wheels, Van = 1985 21' Windsor, independent suspension, 2 x 90ltr tanks. totally new to vanning, cheers

Dtassie · Dtassie

Hello Everyone, So far I've been unable to find new cladding for sale for the exterior of caravans. The roof is a different profile. I'm trying to find a supplier that can supply both profiles. Does anyone know where to buy in Perth? I can't attach a picture of the profile using my mobile Grey Nomads app I...

Gundog · Gundog

My new Surburban HWS is due to be delivered today. I am thinking of using a work around to solve an issue, instead of connecting John Guest hose and fitting directly to the water inlet and outlet, would it be feasible to use stainless steel braided hose and then connect to JG. The reason I am thinking ab...

Dtassie · Dtassie

Hi Members, I own this generator but have never recorded the run time for one tank on an 'average load." Does anyone own the RB4 and know the run time for one tank on moderate load? I found an online estimate of 6 hrs for a full tank. I realize the generator will use petrol faster with high loads. Thank You fo...

landy · landy

Our present van has 15 inch aluminum wheels held on with 6 x 12 mm studs (single axle) . Just wondering if any body can tell me how much toque the wheel nuts require. Never used a toque wrench on wheel nuts in my life with no problems until the last couple of years when I have had one stud fail on the Landy and al...

harry74 · harry74

I'm a first time caravaner, and was seeking advise on the use of some old school Sway Bars .. should I set them up or not ? Using a Ford territory to tow a Windsor windcheater maybe 30 years old

Ronzo · Ronzo

I have noticed ants in and around my windows and in the floor through minor gaps . Im using ant rid inside where possible and ant sand outside around jockey wheel and tyres. Appreciate your help. I was thinking about using an insect bomb but not sure if it could affect the cushion material etc. your thou...

Smith · Smith

I have a rear door golden eagle pop top caravan , due to an unfortunate accident involving a ladder and windy day the perspex part of the door is now broken, it seems to be fixed to the door with rubber strips (much like a flywire door) I am having trouble sourcing a replacement and information on how to rep...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Just bought a 200w solar blanket with regulator and 6 m extension lead Id appreciate some tips on installation and use for my New Age MantaRay 16.5 van. ( it has already fitted an Anderson plug on the A frame when bought for solar connection) Ive read a little about it but would appreciate hands on advi...

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	Jayco Journey Wheel studs. (Preview) Well what I thought would be a very simple task has turned to a rediculous cherade. I've just been to Jayco Adelaide to ask..... Q. What is the size and thread pattern of the wheel studs on our Van. A. We don't know. You'll have to get them measured. Serious ? Q. How much for a set of 15" Mags to suit our...	DUSTYRHODES	13	2665	07:28 PM Aug 7, 2024 by TheHeaths
	Chassis number (Preview) Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.	wizard1	2	1243	06:36 PM Aug 7, 2024 by wizard1
	Mandatory speed limiting (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/speed-limiters-mandatory-new-cars-in-europe/	Whenarewethere	23	2302	09:41 PM Aug 2, 2024 by darjak
	Anderson Plug (Preview) We have recently purchased a camper trailer with an Anderson Plug, as well as the standard flat Plug for the lights and electric brakes.. Previous vans have never had an Anderson Plug. What us its function?	Cardie Bob	9	2203	11:41 AM Aug 1, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Placement of Battery Charger in 17 foot caravan Battery charger location (Preview) Hello We are after your advice we are putting in a25amp battery charger and plans are to install it where battery is (not lithium) which is under seat in caravan. There is adequate space but the water pump is in this area. Question we have is: do you recommend we put a barrier around the water pump and if s...	TravellingAlong	4	1158	11:16 AM Aug 1, 2024 by TravellingAlong
	Jayco Quality Again (Preview) Sorry if this has been mentioned before but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. .Stripped out mates wheel bearings yesterday, regreased with new seals. Did left ones first, and upon doing the right side it was evident from the lack of wear on magnet and drum that the right hand side brakes have...	Stretch60	26	5650	03:51 PM Jul 30, 2024 by DUSTYRHODES
	Jayco Journey DX wheel size. (Preview) Hi all... We recently bought a used Jayco Journey, (2020) tandem axle. It has 14" mags with no name Chinese tyres. I want to add either A/T or L/T tyres, plus some height / ground clearance. It has had the Axle repositioned to be under the springs so I've gained 40mm but a little more would be great. Tyre...	DUSTYRHODES	13	1708	04:16 PM Jul 29, 2024 by DUSTYRHODES
	Isuzu M-UX 4x4 LS-T (Preview) Hi all We are new to having a "bigger" rig (weight wise anyway). We have had an Avan Aliner for a long time but are in the process of upgrading to something a bit more luxurious (ie. ensuite). I'm trying to get an idea of all of the costs that I am up for. At the moment we are planning to buy a new Isuzu M-UX 4x4...	Orlo	6	1228	12:07 PM Jul 28, 2024 by Orlo
	"Smart Charge" Battery Charger (Preview) Hello Techies, I first searched and could not find anything on this model charger online or on this forum. I was looking for the online manual for an explanation. It came with the caravan. The pic you see is from the net but my exact model is BC-12-30A The query here is the charger has two settings "Gel and...	Dtassie	6	2360	08:32 AM Jul 28, 2024 by Dtassie
	Drifter display (Preview) First stop on a 3-4 month trip to WA and my drifter display is blank. It is a New Age 2015 Mantaray 16.5E single axle Worked perfectly 3 hours ago before travelling to Yass Previously I have disconnected the back of the panel and reconnected it and it reset Didnt work this time Ive read that it could be...	Ronzo	1	949	08:23 AM Jul 28, 2024 by Ronzo
	wheel bearings (Preview) Hi peter here i have a 1998 starcraft and wondering if you could tell me what wheel bearings it has so i can get some spares	cookie1234	2	1076	01:09 PM Jul 26, 2024 by cookie1234
	water tank location (Preview) center of water tanks is 4' 6" in front of axles center (1370mm) thinking of moving to between wheels, Van = 1985 21' Windsor, independent suspension, 2 x 90ltr tanks. totally new to vanning, cheers	Stretch-Oz	2	1143	05:06 PM Jul 25, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Cladding for external re-sheet (Preview) Hello Everyone, So far I've been unable to find new cladding for sale for the exterior of caravans. The roof is a different profile. I'm trying to find a supplier that can supply both profiles. Does anyone know where to buy in Perth? I can't attach a picture of the profile using my mobile Grey Nomads app I...	Dtassie	6	1128	08:11 PM Jul 22, 2024 by Dtassie
	Surburban HWS could you do this (Preview) My new Surburban HWS is due to be delivered today. I am thinking of using a work around to solve an issue, instead of connecting John Guest hose and fitting directly to the water inlet and outlet, would it be feasible to use stainless steel braided hose and then connect to JG. The reason I am thinking ab...	Gundog	4	1074	12:46 PM Jul 22, 2024 by Dick0
	Generator ITECH RB4 (Preview) Hi Members, I own this generator but have never recorded the run time for one tank on an 'average load." Does anyone own the RB4 and know the run time for one tank on moderate load? I found an online estimate of 6 hrs for a full tank. I realize the generator will use petrol faster with high loads. Thank You fo...	Dtassie	3	924	07:52 AM Jul 22, 2024 by Dtassie
	What toque for caravan wheel nuts. (Preview) Our present van has 15 inch aluminum wheels held on with 6 x 12 mm studs (single axle) . Just wondering if any body can tell me how much toque the wheel nuts require. Never used a toque wrench on wheel nuts in my life with no problems until the last couple of years when I have had one stud fail on the Landy and al...	landy	11	1634	01:10 PM Jul 20, 2024 by DUSTYRHODES
	Sway or not to sway (Preview) I'm a first time caravaner, and was seeking advise on the use of some old school Sway Bars .. should I set them up or not ? Using a Ford territory to tow a Windsor windcheater maybe 30 years old	harry74	25	5518	09:36 AM Jul 6, 2024 by Outback_Tourer
	How to get rid of black ants inside van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have noticed ants in and around my windows and in the floor through minor gaps . Im using ant rid inside where possible and ant sand outside around jockey wheel and tyres. Appreciate your help. I was thinking about using an insect bomb but not sure if it could affect the cushion material etc. your thou...	Ronzo	31	7892	07:55 AM Jul 6, 2024 by Outback_Tourer
	caravan rear door broken perspex (Preview) I have a rear door golden eagle pop top caravan , due to an unfortunate accident involving a ladder and windy day the perspex part of the door is now broken, it seems to be fixed to the door with rubber strips (much like a flywire door) I am having trouble sourcing a replacement and information on how to rep...	Smith	11	1559	07:46 AM Jul 6, 2024 by Outback_Tourer
	Solar blanket (Preview) Just bought a 200w solar blanket with regulator and 6 m extension lead Id appreciate some tips on installation and use for my New Age MantaRay 16.5 van. ( it has already fitted an Anderson plug on the A frame when bought for solar connection) Ive read a little about it but would appreciate hands on advi...	Ronzo	11	2063	10:26 PM Jul 3, 2024 by TimTim
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