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Cell · Cell

I have a cell caravan 2015 model EstateDuring my stay in Canberra last week I got to experience the horrific winds of Sunday 18th MarchUnfortunately I had my lounge room window slightly ajar and the wind blew the window outI contact Lloyd's Caravan but they said they have never seen that type of window...

pipes · pipes

I'm looking for the above. A simple AM/FM car radio. Do not need, or want, a radio that plays CDs, plus all the other unnecessary buttons, etc. I travel a lot more than the average GN, and only listen, when available, to the ABC. Regards. Pipes.

Caliban · Caliban

I have another thread going where I have been informed that my current vehicle may be able to tow a small van. My vehicle Hyundai, i30, 2012 hatch, petrol auto, 2L Gvm 1820 Gcm 3020 payload 443 towing braked 1200 ball weight 70 - 75 maybe? Don't really know, should look at manual. I don't understand the w...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,

jingle · jingle

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has painted their checker plate on the front of their van, Ours is the shiny aluminium and the sun gets on it and reflects badly into our eyes when driving, any suggestions out there.

Rissole · Rissole

Can anyone help with this, I'm very good with electrics but having trouble, 4 wires cut by previous owner, wire to fuse corroded and fallen off, wire to relay broke off. all repaired but need a bit of direction. thetfords website has no wiring diagram. it does show to connect supply to the black & re...

chugger · chugger

I hope someone might clarify something. I've heard that I shouldn't connect my motorhome power source to our house power source with a standard extension cord, without an adaptor, due to differences in amps (10amps in van, 15amps in house). Is this correct? If so, do I need one of these adaptors to plu...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

It would help me if I could get some advice from people who have actually had their Jayco ATM upgraded. Jayco head office told me I need to get and engineer involved, so I went to see local Jayco dealer to see if they had an engineer they used for this purpose. Well what an arrogant s**t telling me that Jayco...

ABNER · ABNER

Hi All, I have a problem with my 3.8L petrol Pajero, Doing a trip at the moment and the fuel useage is astronomical, 30litres per 100klms. I have taken out the O2 Sensor and cleaned it with Contact Cleaner, a little better but still high. Mitsubishi have discontinued the sensor and I have sourced one (Ho...

bowser · bowser

Afternoon, Hoping for some help. Have just fitted four new Drums and Magnets, I did not change the brake shoes as they where still at about 80%, Repack bearing, refit everything adjust brakes, checked power to all wheels, all good, I have taken the van out to do a brake test on four occasions, I have driv...

mezza56 · mezza56

We have a 230 litre vitrifrigo compressor fridge , my problem is that even though food stays cool/cold in the fridge compartment ice cream doesn't go hard in the freezer , if I turn the thermostat up trying to solidify it ,the food in the bottom of the fridge can freeze up , wondering if anyone else has had...

adkel53 · adkel53

Any Toyota Prado owners running 265 70 R17s in place of the original 265 65 R17s that came standard on the vehicle. My camper has two spare 275 75 R16s on rims that are compatible with the Prado and I am looking to better match the rolling diameter of the Prado wheel/tyres combination with them so that I ha...

j and v kids · j and v kids

So many to choose from so many different prices its hurting my head can any one out there let me know of a good brand of batteries to by I require 2 x 105 AMH cheers John And Vic

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?

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Cell Caravan redpasirs needed (Preview) I have a cell caravan 2015 model EstateDuring my stay in Canberra last week I got to experience the horrific winds of Sunday 18th MarchUnfortunately I had my lounge room window slightly ajar and the wind blew the window outI contact Lloyd's Caravan but they said they have never seen that type of window...	Cell	6	2105	01:09 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Cell
	Old style 12 volt car radio. (Preview) I'm looking for the above. A simple AM/FM car radio. Do not need, or want, a radio that plays CDs, plus all the other unnecessary buttons, etc. I travel a lot more than the average GN, and only listen, when available, to the ABC. Regards. Pipes.	pipes	13	1456	12:05 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Nomad1946
	Confused about weights (Preview) I have another thread going where I have been informed that my current vehicle may be able to tow a small van. My vehicle Hyundai, i30, 2012 hatch, petrol auto, 2L Gvm 1820 Gcm 3020 payload 443 towing braked 1200 ball weight 70 - 75 maybe? Don't really know, should look at manual. I don't understand the w...	Caliban	5	1532	01:07 PM Mar 21, 2018 by Caliban
	Tyre pressures (Preview) More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,	Cowboy7307	9	1367	10:35 AM Mar 21, 2018 by jontee
	checker plate on front of van (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has painted their checker plate on the front of their van, Ours is the shiny aluminium and the sun gets on it and reflects badly into our eyes when driving, any suggestions out there.	jingle	7	1171	08:29 AM Mar 21, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	thetford c200cw wiring diagram (Preview) Can anyone help with this, I'm very good with electrics but having trouble, 4 wires cut by previous owner, wire to fuse corroded and fallen off, wire to relay broke off. all repaired but need a bit of direction. thetfords website has no wiring diagram. it does show to connect supply to the black & re...	Rissole	4	1024	05:19 PM Mar 20, 2018 by oldtrack123
	power connect to house ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) I hope someone might clarify something. I've heard that I shouldn't connect my motorhome power source to our house power source with a standard extension cord, without an adaptor, due to differences in amps (10amps in van, 15amps in house). Is this correct? If so, do I need one of these adaptors to plu...	chugger	60	5265	01:23 PM Mar 20, 2018 by Webmaster
	Jayco ATM upgrade. (Preview) It would help me if I could get some advice from people who have actually had their Jayco ATM upgraded. Jayco head office told me I need to get and engineer involved, so I went to see local Jayco dealer to see if they had an engineer they used for this purpose. Well what an arrogant s**t telling me that Jayco...	aussie_paul	13	5761	06:50 PM Mar 19, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Abnormal fuel consumption Petrol Pajero. (Preview) Hi All, I have a problem with my 3.8L petrol Pajero, Doing a trip at the moment and the fuel useage is astronomical, 30litres per 100klms. I have taken out the O2 Sensor and cleaned it with Contact Cleaner, a little better but still high. Mitsubishi have discontinued the sensor and I have sourced one (Ho...	ABNER	13	3529	10:32 PM Mar 18, 2018 by fewa
	Hot wheel (Preview) Afternoon, Hoping for some help. Have just fitted four new Drums and Magnets, I did not change the brake shoes as they where still at about 80%, Repack bearing, refit everything adjust brakes, checked power to all wheels, all good, I have taken the van out to do a brake test on four occasions, I have driv...	bowser	18	1428	09:06 PM Mar 18, 2018 by oldbloke
	vitrifrigo (Preview) We have a 230 litre vitrifrigo compressor fridge , my problem is that even though food stays cool/cold in the fridge compartment ice cream doesn't go hard in the freezer , if I turn the thermostat up trying to solidify it ,the food in the bottom of the fridge can freeze up , wondering if anyone else has had...	mezza56	3	1185	08:51 PM Mar 18, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Toyota Prado Tyres (Preview) Any Toyota Prado owners running 265 70 R17s in place of the original 265 65 R17s that came standard on the vehicle. My camper has two spare 275 75 R16s on rims that are compatible with the Prado and I am looking to better match the rolling diameter of the Prado wheel/tyres combination with them so that I ha...	adkel53	4	1826	01:15 PM Mar 18, 2018 by iana
	deep cycle batteries (Preview) So many to choose from so many different prices its hurting my head can any one out there let me know of a good brand of batteries to by I require 2 x 105 AMH cheers John And Vic	j and v kids	23	6830	02:42 AM Mar 18, 2018 by Dr Sable
	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	1898	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	2073	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	1918	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	2365	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	1100	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	1506	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	4774	09:32 PM Mar 14, 2018 by colinoldncranky
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