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aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Gday all I have just tried to buy a front clearance light for my van as the current one crumbled, I have checked several accessories shops and they say they are no longer made. I am thinking of replacing both lights with LED ones and need to know will they work ok with the remainder of the clearance lights b...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all My turn to ask for advice. Does anyone have any experience with Fusion AGM batteries in the 100 - 120ah range. Looking to replace our 4 X 8 year old Absorbed Power batteries with Fusion as have been offered them at wholesale price. Looking for experience and reliability over years if possible. Ot...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We are currently camped next to a guy who has a 3 year old Patriot van with a Dometic fridge that is sort of working it cools but wont get cold and he has been told by caravan yard repairer that the fridge has to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. I dont know much about fridges but I suspect it is a thermostat p...

crocodile · crocodile

Howdy, this has probably been raised before but will ask again. Our RM 7851 Van fridge works awesome on 240v, but on gas freezer is perfect but fridge temp varies from about 2.5degrees to about 10 degrees . Question is there a tbermostat for the fridge compartment when on gas? Cheers crocodile

Ron-D · Ron-D

my Diesel engine is becoming very sluggish slow to rev out when cold,but as the revs lift and the engine warms up it feels ok,Injector cleaner is my first thought any ideas would be appreciated.I have had a trouble free run with this2.5 ltr challenger engine for the last seven years,all filters and oil...

madaboutled · madaboutled

Thinking of getting a Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater anybody know anything about these, good or bad, please enlighten me.

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, I am curious if any one has used other types of roof insulation in there van such as pink bats or rock wool type insulation as opposed to polystyrene which i am assuming most vans still might use. I am pondering on whether to look at using something like that in the roof instead of re-using the old po...

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

My SCA battery charger is very hot to touch and has been on âboostâ level for over 3 hours. I am charging my house battery (which is new by the way). My Campervan has been in the shed for two weeks and to start my 12 V fridge, before I travel tomorrow, I am charging the house battery. I am a solo lady, so please k...

Skyler · Skyler

I have a CM2024, PWM Solar Charge Controller fitted to my motor home but was not provided with a user's manual by the dealer. I emailed the manufacturer in China but received no response. Can anyone assist with a scanned copy of one or provide a link for me to download a copy. I would be most grateful

landy · landy

We are having a new van built and have to pick between two fridges the Thetford N614E the Dometic RM4606. both have the tropical rating. Can anybody give me any up to date information on the performance on late models of these fridges in top end temperatures. I know Thetford used to have a poor reputatio...

Snala · Snala

Hi all I am new to this forum. I have a heavy problem. I need to a way to lift my 3KVa generator onto the vehicle. I can do it at a struggle but am concerned that I might do in a rotator cuff or worse. All of the lifting aids available through "lifting specialists" are a frightening price. Anyone else had this p...

Harley Z · Harley Z

Hi folks, My wife and I are in the process of getting a van built and would like some feedback on which windows we should fit to our van. We prefer the appearance of the Aussie Traveller blinds but dont have any experience. Can someone please provide feedback on which windows you would recommend and why....

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Has any members brought the gardenline chainsaw from aldi, if so how was it

TonyT · TonyT

(https://www.campsmart.net.au/jayco-camper-expanda-bed-end-light-fan-combo).

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

A topic that gets argued back and forth quite often on the forums. Here is a photo from another forum showing why it's not a good idea T1 Terry

Sparkster · Sparkster

A friend of mine has the following brake problem on a dual axle van and we are looking for help.When the breakaway pin is pulled the front wheels lock but the rear wheels have very little to no braking.When the break pedal is pushed we get the same result.Manual electric brake lever pulled full on-all wh...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, back in January when getting a rego inspection done, the van failed due to needing the bearings done. The work was done and around a month later when returning from an outing the hub on the passenger side was near on fire. Way to hot to touch for long. Back to the shop it went and they said they backin...

Symo2540 · Symo2540

Hi all, My Tow Pro is no longer working following some work performed. Does anyone know how to remove the centre console around the gearstick please? I want to check that the remote knob has been reconnected. Any tips would be appreciated.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/death-traps-push-to-phase-out-cars-made-before-2002-20180313-p4z458.html

chugger · chugger

Returned home from weekend away where we were plugged into the mains for duration. Ran small vacumn cleaner off the solar fuelled batteries during clean up. Part way through cleaning power cut out. Figured I had drained the batteries. Quick check showed the microwave, exterior lamp and hot water sy...

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	LED lights mixed with standard 12 volt globes (Preview) Gday all I have just tried to buy a front clearance light for my van as the current one crumbled, I have checked several accessories shops and they say they are no longer made. I am thinking of replacing both lights with LED ones and need to know will they work ok with the remainder of the clearance lights b...	aussietraveller	7	1188	10:53 AM Apr 6, 2018 by robol
	FUSION BRAND AGM BATTERIES (Preview) Hi all My turn to ask for advice. Does anyone have any experience with Fusion AGM batteries in the 100 - 120ah range. Looking to replace our 4 X 8 year old Absorbed Power batteries with Fusion as have been offered them at wholesale price. Looking for experience and reliability over years if possible. Ot...	Baz421	6	4878	09:26 AM Apr 6, 2018 by Bob Pat
	Help Dometic fridge problem (Preview) We are currently camped next to a guy who has a 3 year old Patriot van with a Dometic fridge that is sort of working it cools but wont get cold and he has been told by caravan yard repairer that the fridge has to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. I dont know much about fridges but I suspect it is a thermostat p...	aussietraveller	16	4769	01:00 PM Apr 5, 2018 by msg
	3 way van fridge (Preview) Howdy, this has probably been raised before but will ask again. Our RM 7851 Van fridge works awesome on 240v, but on gas freezer is perfect but fridge temp varies from about 2.5degrees to about 10 degrees . Question is there a tbermostat for the fridge compartment when on gas? Cheers crocodile	crocodile	3	1522	10:56 AM Apr 4, 2018 by swamp
	Injector cleaner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) my Diesel engine is becoming very sluggish slow to rev out when cold,but as the revs lift and the engine warms up it feels ok,Injector cleaner is my first thought any ideas would be appreciated.I have had a trouble free run with this2.5 ltr challenger engine for the last seven years,all filters and oil...	Ron-D	33	2561	11:09 AM Apr 3, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater, recommendations??? (Preview) Thinking of getting a Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater anybody know anything about these, good or bad, please enlighten me.	madaboutled	16	9208	10:30 PM Apr 2, 2018 by gfsutton
	caravan roof insulation (Preview) Hi All, I am curious if any one has used other types of roof insulation in there van such as pink bats or rock wool type insulation as opposed to polystyrene which i am assuming most vans still might use. I am pondering on whether to look at using something like that in the roof instead of re-using the old po...	Trekka	7	1648	08:03 AM Apr 2, 2018 by Big Tone
	SCA BATTERY CHARGER VERY HOT. (Preview) My SCA battery charger is very hot to touch and has been on âboostâ level for over 3 hours. I am charging my house battery (which is new by the way). My Campervan has been in the shed for two weeks and to start my 12 V fridge, before I travel tomorrow, I am charging the house battery. I am a solo lady, so please k...	Homer and Marge	9	2140	04:47 PM Apr 1, 2018 by PeterD
	CM 2024 Solar Charge Controller (Preview) I have a CM2024, PWM Solar Charge Controller fitted to my motor home but was not provided with a user's manual by the dealer. I emailed the manufacturer in China but received no response. Can anyone assist with a scanned copy of one or provide a link for me to download a copy. I would be most grateful	Skyler	6	3083	09:57 PM Mar 30, 2018 by Garin
	Thetford or Dometic (Preview) We are having a new van built and have to pick between two fridges the Thetford N614E the Dometic RM4606. both have the tropical rating. Can anybody give me any up to date information on the performance on late models of these fridges in top end temperatures. I know Thetford used to have a poor reputatio...	landy	8	1786	10:05 PM Mar 28, 2018 by landy
	How to lift a 3KVa gennie (35Kg) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all I am new to this forum. I have a heavy problem. I need to a way to lift my 3KVa generator onto the vehicle. I can do it at a struggle but am concerned that I might do in a rotator cuff or worse. All of the lifting aids available through "lifting specialists" are a frightening price. Anyone else had this p...	Snala	35	3215	09:58 PM Mar 28, 2018 by landy
	Which windows? (Preview) Hi folks, My wife and I are in the process of getting a van built and would like some feedback on which windows we should fit to our van. We prefer the appearance of the Aussie Traveller blinds but dont have any experience. Can someone please provide feedback on which windows you would recommend and why....	Harley Z	10	2113	09:16 PM Mar 28, 2018 by PeterD
	Aldi special buys ( chainsaw ) (Preview) Has any members brought the gardenline chainsaw from aldi, if so how was it	adventure before dementia	25	7816	12:23 AM Mar 28, 2018 by Marken
	fan spins wrong way! (Preview) (https://www.campsmart.net.au/jayco-camper-expanda-bed-end-light-fan-combo).	TonyT	27	2778	11:11 PM Mar 27, 2018 by agent13
	Travelling with the gas on (Preview) A topic that gets argued back and forth quite often on the forums. Here is a photo from another forum showing why it's not a good idea T1 Terry	T1 Terry	25	2711	09:47 PM Mar 27, 2018 by denmonkey
	Two Out Of Four Wheels-Brakes Not Working. (Preview) A friend of mine has the following brake problem on a dual axle van and we are looking for help.When the breakaway pin is pulled the front wheels lock but the rear wheels have very little to no braking.When the break pedal is pushed we get the same result.Manual electric brake lever pulled full on-all wh...	Sparkster	7	1032	09:35 PM Mar 27, 2018 by darjak
	hubs running hot after being 'fixed' what else to look at ? (Preview) Hi all, back in January when getting a rego inspection done, the van failed due to needing the bearings done. The work was done and around a month later when returning from an outing the hub on the passenger side was near on fire. Way to hot to touch for long. Back to the shop it went and they said they backin...	denmonkey	24	3531	09:20 PM Mar 27, 2018 by denmonkey
	BT-50 2015 Dual Cab Centre console removal (Preview) Hi all, My Tow Pro is no longer working following some work performed. Does anyone know how to remove the centre console around the gearstick please? I want to check that the remote knob has been reconnected. Any tips would be appreciated.	Symo2540	9	7269	05:57 AM Mar 27, 2018 by outlaw40
	Should Australia have a ban on cars made before 2002? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/death-traps-push-to-phase-out-cars-made-before-2002-20180313-p4z458.html	Mike Harding	30	1903	01:04 AM Mar 27, 2018 by Moonraker
	12V solar power down (Preview) Returned home from weekend away where we were plugged into the mains for duration. Ran small vacumn cleaner off the solar fuelled batteries during clean up. Part way through cleaning power cut out. Figured I had drained the batteries. Quick check showed the microwave, exterior lamp and hot water sy...	chugger	18	1245	01:33 PM Mar 26, 2018 by oldtrack123
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