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Joda · Joda

Hooked my jayco freedom to the car today, when I plugged the anderson plug to the car the little LED on the car plug came on(car locked & not running) denoting there was 12v present, checked with mmeter & found 12v at the van plug, car of course had no voltage present, is this normal? Joda

Koko · Koko

Hi Were looking at purchasing a Sat Phone, for use on our travels around Australia. It will be used just in case of an emergency. This is the one we were looking at, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

mezza56 · mezza56

Just read this post on CF I had no idea that the WDH increased the TBO , gonna check mine to calculate the TBWI know that the subject of Tow Ball Overhang (TBO) has been discussed widely before, but I feel that most people do not know what TBO is or they don't care, EXPECIALLY WHEN THEY USE A WEIGHT DISTRIBUT...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I currently own a 3.8 litre dual fuel pajero and am considering replacing it with a new 3.2 litre diesel pajero. My petrol powered NP Pajero guzzles fuel when towing our 2397kg van Jayco Heritage, I have read the claimed fuel usage figures for a Diesel current model non towing and like every one else I t...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I have one of these set up apart from mounting. Got it working yesterday and after resetting the tanks to zero I can't get it to show liters per minute. It does not come up with the previous default setting after rebooting the 12v power. It shows a spanner and sounds an alarm. The "Chinglish" instruction...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Evening all, I'm looking to install a 12v pump for filling duties in the sink. Currently the van has a manual pump and a separate tap for town hook up. Cold only. About the only thing I use the water for is washing dishes etc, but I can tell you the manual pump is getting old pretty darn quickly. I would like t...

Trevor law · Trevor law

Has anyone had problems with their battery protector,a few weeks ago I altered the voltaage setting to 12volt just as a precaution for the batteries as I have had to replace them both recentl.But for the last two nights it as tripped out on the 12volt setting when I check the voltage on the bms it tells me...

TURNER JEFFREY · TURNER JEFFREY

Is anybody towing with Hyundai Tucson Diesel? Have they had additional tranmission cooler fitted and is it necessary? Planning to tow an Avan Cruiseliner. I've searched for specific information and can't seem to see it anywhere.

Hendo · Hendo

One for the experts. My van is fitted with Kumo LT 195R / 14c and my spare is LT 185R / 14c. Any drama with the different size if I need to use the spare Thanks Hendo

crocodile · crocodile

HOWDY. having issues with our fridge on gas , freezer is fine but fridge compartment runs about 8-10 degrees durday time.have put 2 computer fans inside top vent. hasnt helped much. am waiting on new dual regulator to arrive to see if it is problem/ tentatively book to have fridge taken out by repairer...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, Just wondering where you run the coax cable through the fire wall of the current model Colorado Crew Cab Ute. I need to bring it in from behind the glove box (passenger) side as the cable is not long enough to trace around to driver side then under dash to passenger side where the actual radio wi...

denmonkey · denmonkey

HI all, today I tackled a water tank swap from 59 to 82L. I stuck with the camec brand which was already there because whilst the 80 was longer, it is the same height and width which meant I could use the same mounting brackets already fitted to the van. I'm guessing the 59 was original and it was a tight fit...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Yesterday we were going to fire up our backyard BBQ but when we turned the gas on at the bottle we noticed a massive gas leak at the regulator. A constant jet of gas was leaking out of a hole in the regulator. At first we thought that it was a puncture hole but then realized that it was supposed to be there. We f...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am wanting to have the aircon wired via a switch that I can reach from my van recliner. It appears that the aircon is wired directly to the AC power. I think the van AC is a plug and play system with CMS components. Suggestions please. Aussie Paul.

iana · iana

Having recently purchased new hearing aids, I also purchased a, what they call an "EasyTek", it has a "T" coil which loops around my neck. This Easytek communicates with the hearing aids, and has various inputs, one of which is Bluetooth. With the Easytek comes a Bluetooth transmitter which I can use...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

For Jeep Grand Cherokee owners who are pulling vans 2.6T or over can you please tell me if you need to use a WDH ? I would be particuarly interested iin feedback from those who use either the Laredo or Limited without the auto adjusting air suspension. Im not really that interested in hearing all the neg...

SoloCraig · SoloCraig

Hi GNs im getting ready to start my east and centre trip this year and am trying to make a decision regarding telcos. Ive always been with Telstra and have been relatively happy with their service (and very happy with their coverage). I am now considering whether to continue my contract with Telstra...

DeBe · DeBe

Hope this helps with the conection of the fan to the compressor controller.

RustyD · RustyD

https://www.jaycar.com.au/search/?q=agm%3Aprice-asc%3ApowerBATT-battCOMP%3ADeep+Cycle+AGM%3Abrand%3ADiaMec

mezza56 · mezza56

Thinking about installing a redarc pro elite myself , it looks fairly straight fwd , any one else done it themselves that can proffer any useful info. I have been quoted $600 and $700 to do it

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	HUH! (Preview) Hooked my jayco freedom to the car today, when I plugged the anderson plug to the car the little LED on the car plug came on(car locked & not running) denoting there was 12v present, checked with mmeter & found 12v at the van plug, car of course had no voltage present, is this normal? Joda	Joda	10	1521	04:35 PM Feb 3, 2018 by Jaybird
	Satalite Phones (Preview) Hi Were looking at purchasing a Sat Phone, for use on our travels around Australia. It will be used just in case of an emergency. This is the one we were looking at, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks	Koko	7	1130	12:39 PM Feb 3, 2018 by Barboots
	TBO (Preview) Just read this post on CF I had no idea that the WDH increased the TBO , gonna check mine to calculate the TBWI know that the subject of Tow Ball Overhang (TBO) has been discussed widely before, but I feel that most people do not know what TBO is or they don't care, EXPECIALLY WHEN THEY USE A WEIGHT DISTRIBUT...	mezza56	6	1292	04:00 PM Feb 1, 2018 by The Expats
	Looking for owners of 3.2 litre pajero's (Preview) I currently own a 3.8 litre dual fuel pajero and am considering replacing it with a new 3.2 litre diesel pajero. My petrol powered NP Pajero guzzles fuel when towing our 2397kg van Jayco Heritage, I have read the claimed fuel usage figures for a Diesel current model non towing and like every one else I t...	aussietraveller	10	1877	09:44 PM Jan 31, 2018 by The Celt
	My solenoid tank switching and water flow measuring. (Preview) I have one of these set up apart from mounting. Got it working yesterday and after resetting the tanks to zero I can't get it to show liters per minute. It does not come up with the previous default setting after rebooting the 12v power. It shows a spanner and sounds an alarm. The "Chinglish" instruction...	aussie_paul	2	1352	03:00 PM Jan 31, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Adding 12v water pump to a manual line (Preview) Evening all, I'm looking to install a 12v pump for filling duties in the sink. Currently the van has a manual pump and a separate tap for town hook up. Cold only. About the only thing I use the water for is washing dishes etc, but I can tell you the manual pump is getting old pretty darn quickly. I would like t...	denmonkey	11	2240	11:50 AM Jan 31, 2018 by denmonkey
	Electro battery protector and and (Preview) Has anyone had problems with their battery protector,a few weeks ago I altered the voltaage setting to 12volt just as a precaution for the batteries as I have had to replace them both recentl.But for the last two nights it as tripped out on the 12volt setting when I check the voltage on the bms it tells me...	Trevor law	4	1255	11:33 AM Jan 31, 2018 by swamp
	TRANSMISSION COOLER - HYUNDAI TUCSON (Preview) Is anybody towing with Hyundai Tucson Diesel? Have they had additional tranmission cooler fitted and is it necessary? Planning to tow an Avan Cruiseliner. I've searched for specific information and can't seem to see it anywhere.	TURNER JEFFREY	13	2050	11:24 AM Jan 31, 2018 by swamp
	Tyre Size (Preview) One for the experts. My van is fitted with Kumo LT 195R / 14c and my spare is LT 185R / 14c. Any drama with the different size if I need to use the spare Thanks Hendo	Hendo	9	1469	11:09 AM Jan 31, 2018 by swamp
	RM7851 3 WAY FRIDGE. (Preview) HOWDY. having issues with our fridge on gas , freezer is fine but fridge compartment runs about 8-10 degrees durday time.have put 2 computer fans inside top vent. hasnt helped much. am waiting on new dual regulator to arrive to see if it is problem/ tentatively book to have fridge taken out by repairer...	crocodile	10	1819	10:41 AM Jan 30, 2018 by jules47
	UHF CABLE INSTALL INTO COLORADO (Preview) Howdy all, Just wondering where you run the coax cable through the fire wall of the current model Colorado Crew Cab Ute. I need to bring it in from behind the glove box (passenger) side as the cable is not long enough to trace around to driver side then under dash to passenger side where the actual radio wi...	Dougwe	25	8067	10:23 PM Jan 29, 2018 by Hylife
	More water :) Camec tank swap 60 to 80L (video) (Preview) HI all, today I tackled a water tank swap from 59 to 82L. I stuck with the camec brand which was already there because whilst the 80 was longer, it is the same height and width which meant I could use the same mounting brackets already fitted to the van. I'm guessing the 59 was original and it was a tight fit...	denmonkey	4	1559	03:14 PM Jan 29, 2018 by denmonkey
	Gas Regulator Query? (Preview) Yesterday we were going to fire up our backyard BBQ but when we turned the gas on at the bottle we noticed a massive gas leak at the regulator. A constant jet of gas was leaking out of a hole in the regulator. At first we thought that it was a puncture hole but then realized that it was supposed to be there. We f...	Desert Dweller	5	1272	09:25 AM Jan 28, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Plug and play 240v.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am wanting to have the aircon wired via a switch that I can reach from my van recliner. It appears that the aircon is wired directly to the AC power. I think the van AC is a plug and play system with CMS components. Suggestions please. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	38	2673	05:23 PM Jan 26, 2018 by aussie_paul
	A question for an electronics wiz. (Preview) Having recently purchased new hearing aids, I also purchased a, what they call an "EasyTek", it has a "T" coil which loops around my neck. This Easytek communicates with the hearing aids, and has various inputs, one of which is Bluetooth. With the Easytek comes a Bluetooth transmitter which I can use...	iana	12	1546	04:24 PM Jan 26, 2018 by meetoo
	Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) For Jeep Grand Cherokee owners who are pulling vans 2.6T or over can you please tell me if you need to use a WDH ? I would be particuarly interested iin feedback from those who use either the Laredo or Limited without the auto adjusting air suspension. Im not really that interested in hearing all the neg...	The Belmont Bear	13	2277	01:10 PM Jan 22, 2018 by bobkat
	Optus V Telstra (current review) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi GNs im getting ready to start my east and centre trip this year and am trying to make a decision regarding telcos. Ive always been with Telstra and have been relatively happy with their service (and very happy with their coverage). I am now considering whether to continue my contract with Telstra...	SoloCraig	48	4337	07:28 AM Jan 21, 2018 by dorian
	WAECO CRX101 (Preview) Hope this helps with the conection of the fan to the compressor controller.	DeBe	3	1714	02:42 PM Jan 19, 2018 by Kellaig
	Diamec Batteries (Preview) https://www.jaycar.com.au/search/?q=agm%3Aprice-asc%3ApowerBATT-battCOMP%3ADeep+Cycle+AGM%3Abrand%3ADiaMec	RustyD	9	4678	11:01 AM Jan 19, 2018 by RustyD
	Brake controller (Preview) Thinking about installing a redarc pro elite myself , it looks fairly straight fwd , any one else done it themselves that can proffer any useful info. I have been quoted $600 and $700 to do it	mezza56	8	1184	01:43 PM Jan 18, 2018 by iana
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