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Not enough power for off the grid
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A battery question. I have always had the forward folding camper which is connected to external power source, while travelling through the Anderson plug and feed by a 30amp DC-DC charger, overnight stays with power we plug in to mains power through a CTEK 10 amp smart charger and solar panels when pow...
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Another advance in fuel technology?
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Gday... Read it here Cheers - John
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rockylizard
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Battery replacement
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We have 2 x 100a/hr AGM batteries in our caravan. They are dead! Time to replace them...we did get 4yrs out of them so to be expected! My question is...has anyone bought batteries off eBay? And if so, were they good? Did they last you a decent length of time? We are thinking of upgrading to 2 x 140a/hrs AGM....
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Yet another report on the end for Diesel
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https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/08/05/death-of-diesel-cars/
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Cupie
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Flat tyre
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we have a single axel van ,pulled in to a servo to refuel,and noticed one tyre was flat,must of just happened as we pulled in,lucky eh,so Iam thinking about buying tyre pressure sensors to monitor the tyre pressure, a new mag wheel and tyre would cost big dollars,haveing to change a tyre on a busy freewa...
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Ron-D
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Strings on blinds assemblies.
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hi Nomads. Has anyone attempted to replace the cords on pull up blinds and screens on their van. My Avan has one broken and a couple looking a bit doubtful. Thanks in advance. Terry.
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Teo
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Washing machine - Haier Pulsator HLP21N
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Does anybody know where we can buy the Haier Pulsator in Oz? pete
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Cyclops
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Recomended brand of battery for use, for basic use, TV, 12 volt Pump, average of four led lights.
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Morning. I have just taken out 2 x110 AGM batteries, I thought that I had only got 4 years out of them but finding some paper work, I got about 6 years out of them, I have decided to go back to one Battery of about 135amp to 150amp, For what I am running. Can I do better with another Brand or is AGM still the o...
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bowser
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Diesel E.G.R. valve
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Been doing a bit of reading up on e.g.r. valves, seems to be a few pros & cons about taking it out of the picture, engines may run hotter, turbo can be overpressurised.
E.G.R. can be simply blanked off or controlled by an add on module,
has any one done either of these mods. & what resulted,
Tal...
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Joda
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HWS NOT WORKING ON GAS. ONLY ON 240
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Hi After experiencing some very rough roads our Truma hws now only works on 240 power and not the gas. When we try turning on the gas it only stays on for about 10 secs. Any ideas? Kim
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gandk
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"Towing Caravans for Rec-reation? Not Wreck-creation!"
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Problems on the Road - "Towing Caravans for Rec-reation? Not Wreck-creation!" Most unfortunately, the caravan industry is being badly tarnished by the continual reports of serious accidents, involving caravans, on our roads. For every major accident - involving a roll-over - the CCA rece...
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Colin1947
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Tow Ball Loading
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I just cleaned out and reorganised the front boot of the van prior to the next trip away. While it was empty I used tow ball scales to measure the weight which read 160kg. I replaced everything including all of the WDH components and the weight went up to 200kg. At the moment the van will be between 2500kg a...
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The Belmont Bear
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Vehicle Components 6 stud hub, what bearings?
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Hello all, I have searched this forum and tried calling vehicle components (who haven't answered phone all day!), would like to know what bearings and seals are used in their hubs before pulling apart. The brake hubs are quite large as is the area where the bearings reside. I'm thinking parallel bear...
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Stretch60
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Tyre type
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Dear knowledgeable types
Dunlop SP175E tyres P or LT?
The marking is 195/R15C 106/104s, I cannot find a P or LT anywhere on the sidewall
The Dunlop site tells me they are LT but they look to bulge a bit too much.
I am preparing for gibber tracks and the GRR hence want to be certain.
Thanks in advance
L...
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2Lazy
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Sirocco II fans
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Hi All, Have a couple of questions about these sirocco fans, i have had a look at you tube and the sirocco manual. It tells me that the diameter is 180 mm but i cannot find out what the measurement is from the base where it fits to the van to the edge of the fan, basically i am try to find out the dimensions so i ca...
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Trekka
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Recall "Lightforce "Li po battery charger
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https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.productsafety.gov.au%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2Frecall%2FRecall%2520advertisement_127.pdf
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oldtrack123
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Galvanised chassis problem.
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I have a problem with the hot dipped galvanised coating cracking and falling off some sections of my caravan chassis. I think I now know the cause of the problem and what the fix would have been had a quality control inspection been conducted by the galvaniser or chassis manufacturer or even the ca...
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Awning ratchet
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I have a carefree awening on my van and the ratchet does not seem to lock the roller in place. As a result the holes that the bows fit into on the main roller beam have become elongated. Iâm assuming the ratchet is the problem. Can anyone give me their opinion on this problem and an the ratchet be replaced as...
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JoeJan
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Toyota Coaster - Towbar, Bullbar South Brisbane?
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We're picking up our Toyota Coaster from NSW on Wednesday - can't wait. Can anyone suggest a good company in Brisbane (preferably near Beenleigh Rum Distillery ) that can fit Towbars & Bullbars in one go? The intention is to maybe purchase a cheap trailer & tow "stuff" to NW Queensland &...
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Storing my motor home— de humidifiers
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Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...
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