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Dougwe · Dougwe

Morn'n all, The old chief is not quite with it me thinks. I have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ute with no LED lights but want to try and brighten things up at the rear by changing the reverse lights to LED but the super manager at the local cheap auto shop told me the Collie would be un-roadworhty if I did that. If L...

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi all. I hope the photo attachment can be opened. The black plastic has cracked badly and needs to be replaced. For the life of me I cannot find anything on the net and am not sure how to describe it. The plastics housing hides all the wiring and runs across the rear of the van. Is there anyone out there...

Cupie · Cupie

I suppose that this is just an update on my long history of a slight oil leak/weep from the GQ Patrol's rear passenger side wheel. (1995 Nissan Patrol TB42 EFI - GQ). It has done no beach or off road and very rarely even dirt roads. Way back in time a bit after I got the GQ at 50,000 it developed a slight oil le...

Collett Brian · Collett Brian

In approx 2 weeks we will be collecting our 2018 New Age Manta Ray 16ft single axle van. Can someone please advise if weight distribution bars are necessary & if so, what rating is required? The average tare weight of the van =1840-1940kg and the average towball weight 100-140kg. -- Edited by C...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

Has anyone come across, have experience or an opinion of this type of Gooseneck, (used in this example for a 5th Wheeler), coupler? -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:43:23 AM -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:49:21 AM

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, i am on my 1st short trip in van. When i connect up to water in CP i get water when i turn handle to the left for hot water but get none when handle is in the cold water position. This is for both the sink and the shower. Is there some lever or switch i have missed somewhere. Thanks Ross

colinoldncranky · colinoldncranky

Does anyone know where I would get "Do not overtake turning vehicle" stickers in WA?

chugger · chugger

On our recently acquired motorhome we have a outdoor flat panel antenna and amplifier sited on the exterior roof, in addition we have what appears to be a Digimax antenna which we can mount on a pole attached to the rear of the van. I understand what they each do alone, my question is do we need both, will o...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Just reading through posts from the past ..... Pipes looking for an "old style 12 volt car radio" ..... Just wondering if he was successful ... found something that may be of interest in the depths of the shed where I keep things that "may come in handy one day" Not sure exactly what it is but me thinks it...

iana · iana

Coming up for new tyres soon on the ute, now away back once when I had to stop quick, the car I was driving simply slid across the surface of the road, since then I have been thinking that soft tyres are the way to go to give better braking. Hard rubber compound for long lasting, soft for better braking. If th...

meetoo · meetoo

I just noticed on my newly installed battery monitor - Victron 700 BMV, that it drops the displayed battery voltage by .24 volts when you push any button to light up the display screen. Real example, Battery at complete rest, monitor shows 12.8v but as soon as you light up the screen it shows 12.56 v...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Edit.. Moved to Solar. -- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 12th of March 2018 08:51:55 PM

Kellaig · Kellaig

Hi all, Can we use the coil circuitry of a SPST relay to power a 12v fan at about 300ma.? Craig

Baldbug · Baldbug

Is this the TV Connection for the Wineguard antenna? Does look like its ever been used. -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:20:50 PM -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:21:15 PM

Trevor law · Trevor law

l have to replace low voltage cut unit, which is an electro 40amp model,my question is my in house battery charger is a Projecta 50amp model .Do I need to get larger lvc unit to cover the larger charger amperage. Thanks for any feedback.Trevor and Jackie

Koko · Koko

Our van has a Satalite dish, how do we connect our foxtel box to it

Betchern0t · Betchern0t

I have a bit of bounce but have never wired the house wiring on a campervan. My van runs a dual battery system. It also has a smart 8 stage charger for when 240v is connected. Finally we are adding a 250w portable solar panel set. My question is are these chargers going to interfere with each other? Do t...

bob1420 · bob1420

Hi all, anybody aware of a reasonable priced 3 way fridge service repairer, Fridge is not working on 12 volt whilst driving, works great on 240 volt, will be testing fridge on gas today now that it has cooled down, I am in Tamworth till sat morning then outer Sydney for a week.TIA...Cheers

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morn'n all, Just some info. I had two LED driving lights fitted to the front of my Collie and was very happy with them but last week a stone must have hit one and changed the look of it so much I had to replace. I couldn't just buy one and had to get two SO decided to change to a Light Bar. WOW! How good are these ba...

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	TUG REVERSING LIGHTS (Preview) Morn'n all, The old chief is not quite with it me thinks. I have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ute with no LED lights but want to try and brighten things up at the rear by changing the reverse lights to LED but the super manager at the local cheap auto shop told me the Collie would be un-roadworhty if I did that. If L...	Dougwe	16	1869	06:32 PM Mar 17, 2018 by silanah
	Rear light housing (Preview) Hi all. I hope the photo attachment can be opened. The black plastic has cracked badly and needs to be replaced. For the life of me I cannot find anything on the net and am not sure how to describe it. The plastics housing hides all the wiring and runs across the rear of the van. Is there anyone out there...	dazz49	12	1878	03:36 PM Mar 17, 2018 by KJB
	GQ Patrol Oil Leak (Preview) I suppose that this is just an update on my long history of a slight oil leak/weep from the GQ Patrol's rear passenger side wheel. (1995 Nissan Patrol TB42 EFI - GQ). It has done no beach or off road and very rarely even dirt roads. Way back in time a bit after I got the GQ at 50,000 it developed a slight oil le...	Cupie	8	1778	11:16 AM Mar 17, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight distribution bars (Preview) In approx 2 weeks we will be collecting our 2018 New Age Manta Ray 16ft single axle van. Can someone please advise if weight distribution bars are necessary & if so, what rating is required? The average tare weight of the van =1840-1940kg and the average towball weight 100-140kg. -- Edited by C...	Collett Brian	22	2132	09:38 AM Mar 17, 2018 by yobarr
	A-Line - "Rat Trap" coupler (Preview) Has anyone come across, have experience or an opinion of this type of Gooseneck, (used in this example for a 5th Wheeler), coupler? -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:43:23 AM -- Edited by Captain Ron on Thursday 15th of March 2018 12:49:21 AM	Captain Ron	4	1067	09:17 PM Mar 15, 2018 by Captain Ron
	No cold water (Preview) Hi, i am on my 1st short trip in van. When i connect up to water in CP i get water when i turn handle to the left for hot water but get none when handle is in the cold water position. This is for both the sink and the shower. Is there some lever or switch i have missed somewhere. Thanks Ross	wombat50	10	1465	07:14 PM Mar 15, 2018 by jules47
	"Do not overtake turning vehicle" stickers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone know where I would get "Do not overtake turning vehicle" stickers in WA?	colinoldncranky	31	4489	09:32 PM Mar 14, 2018 by colinoldncranky
	Antenna (Preview) On our recently acquired motorhome we have a outdoor flat panel antenna and amplifier sited on the exterior roof, in addition we have what appears to be a Digimax antenna which we can mount on a pole attached to the rear of the van. I understand what they each do alone, my question is do we need both, will o...	chugger	2	1581	08:57 PM Mar 14, 2018 by chugger
	Old 12volt car radio (Preview) Just reading through posts from the past ..... Pipes looking for an "old style 12 volt car radio" ..... Just wondering if he was successful ... found something that may be of interest in the depths of the shed where I keep things that "may come in handy one day" Not sure exactly what it is but me thinks it...	Nomad1946	5	1135	09:58 AM Mar 14, 2018 by PeterD
	Chosing tyres for mainly on black road use. (Preview) Coming up for new tyres soon on the ute, now away back once when I had to stop quick, the car I was driving simply slid across the surface of the road, since then I have been thinking that soft tyres are the way to go to give better braking. Hard rubber compound for long lasting, soft for better braking. If th...	iana	11	1295	09:06 AM Mar 14, 2018 by Ron-D
	Battery Monitor Victron 700 BMV (Preview) I just noticed on my newly installed battery monitor - Victron 700 BMV, that it drops the displayed battery voltage by .24 volts when you push any button to light up the display screen. Real example, Battery at complete rest, monitor shows 12.8v but as soon as you light up the screen it shows 12.56 v...	meetoo	5	1039	03:44 PM Mar 13, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Using ordinary flexible cable for 240 Permanent "fixed" wiring in any situation (Preview) Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...	oldtrack123	26	3173	03:17 PM Mar 13, 2018 by T1 Terry
	SOLAR REGULATOR (Preview) Edit.. Moved to Solar. -- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 12th of March 2018 08:51:55 PM	Dougwe	2	1017	08:53 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Dougwe
	SPST Relay (Preview) Hi all, Can we use the coil circuitry of a SPST relay to power a 12v fan at about 300ma.? Craig	Kellaig	15	1245	07:31 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Mike Harding
	TV Connection?? (Preview) Is this the TV Connection for the Wineguard antenna? Does look like its ever been used. -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:20:50 PM -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:21:15 PM	Baldbug	3	993	10:16 PM Mar 11, 2018 by nomadz
	Low voltage cutout (Preview) l have to replace low voltage cut unit, which is an electro 40amp model,my question is my in house battery charger is a Projecta 50amp model .Do I need to get larger lvc unit to cover the larger charger amperage. Thanks for any feedback.Trevor and Jackie	Trevor law	2	1048	01:27 AM Mar 11, 2018 by Trevor law
	Foxtel (Preview) Our van has a Satalite dish, how do we connect our foxtel box to it	Koko	1	753	05:40 PM Mar 9, 2018 by Sparkster
	Charging systems (Preview) I have a bit of bounce but have never wired the house wiring on a campervan. My van runs a dual battery system. It also has a smart 8 stage charger for when 240v is connected. Finally we are adding a 250w portable solar panel set. My question is are these chargers going to interfere with each other? Do t...	Betchern0t	4	1079	11:54 AM Mar 9, 2018 by T1 Terry
	3 way fridge repairers (Preview) Hi all, anybody aware of a reasonable priced 3 way fridge service repairer, Fridge is not working on 12 volt whilst driving, works great on 240 volt, will be testing fridge on gas today now that it has cooled down, I am in Tamworth till sat morning then outer Sydney for a week.TIA...Cheers	bob1420	13	1359	09:40 PM Mar 8, 2018 by bob1420
	LED LIGHT BAR (Preview) Morn'n all, Just some info. I had two LED driving lights fitted to the front of my Collie and was very happy with them but last week a stone must have hit one and changed the look of it so much I had to replace. I couldn't just buy one and had to get two SO decided to change to a Light Bar. WOW! How good are these ba...	Dougwe	13	1172	08:56 AM Mar 7, 2018 by Rissole
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