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Plastic diesel fuel containers
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Just read an article in explore oz, a guy was saying he " Always kept his 20lt containers covered from the sun/heat ". Reason was when they get hot and start to cool they cause condansation thus making water in the diesel. Any one else come across this, just asking. -- Edited by Ge on Monday 9th of April 20...
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Sat TV cable and "F" type connectors
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Been playing around with our sat dish and Vast system, No matter what, I couldn't get a signal, until I found the poor cable connection with the aerial cable. It seems to me that this cable with the solid copper central wire, and "F" type connectors is really designed for permanent installation, not to...
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Lead Crystal Batteries
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https://www.everybattery.com.au/products.php?cat=Pb+Crystal
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Oh boy... this will start a few posts.. :)
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Full boar generator
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has anyone had any problems with a fullboar generator, where to buy parts from.
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Water pump
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hi just got a new 12 v water pump fitted and on first trip,up till now been in caravan parks with water and power ect,first night at free camp and pump works well with taps ect but when u shut tap off it seems to tick over at a slow rate constuantly not shutting off, ive checked all fittings nill leaks, any ide...
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Carry Wheel Studs for a Tandem Caravan?
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Talking to a friend today he mentioned sometime ago he lost 4 wheel studs from his caravan wheel, tightened the 2 remaining wheel nuts up and limped into the closest town and replaced missing/broken studs with new ones in a CP. I carry different studs sizes for the front and back wheels of our cruiser, b...
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DOMETIC VACUUM TOILET VT 2500-WANTED
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Any Discarded Dometic VT2500 Vacuum Toilets, out there that you don't want please. Ours is being a pain in the butt so to speak haha. We would also be interested in what toilet peoples are using, PREFERABLY people that are PERMANENTLY ON THE ROAD, and fully self contained so as FREE CAMPING is the u...
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LED lights mixed with standard 12 volt globes
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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...
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FUSION BRAND AGM BATTERIES
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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...
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Help Dometic fridge problem
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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...
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3 way van fridge
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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?
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Injector cleaner
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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...
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Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater, recommendations???
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Thinking of getting a Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater anybody know anything about these, good or bad, please enlighten me.
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caravan roof insulation
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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...
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SCA BATTERY CHARGER VERY HOT.
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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...
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CM 2024 Solar Charge Controller
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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
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Thetford or Dometic
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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...
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How to lift a 3KVa gennie (35Kg)
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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...
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Which windows?
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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....
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