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Should I Shorten Hitch Shank or Not?
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For some time I've contemplated shortening the Hayman Reese hitch shank by 80 mm. Unfortunately I always look at it while we are away touring where I don't have the facilities to do the job. To my way of thinking and with the reading I've done over the years, if I can get the ball just 80 mm closer to the axle...
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Sparkster
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Inverters
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Hi
Building motorhome
Need about 3500w inverter
Wondering what brand people are using
Have batterys and generator
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What size charger?
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Ok punters, what is the optimal size 240 volt multi stage charger to charge 240 amp of agl batteries? (2x120 amp, paralleled) Cheers, John.
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meetoo
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Gas Hot Water
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Well it had to happen, our Truma Gas/Electric Hot Water tank is leaking, on removal & engineers examination, there is multiple hole about to break thru the stainless steel (electrolysis) as well. Ours is 9 years old & this is very good considering other people experiences. Now we can repla...
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Lotus Wanderer
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suspension upgrade
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Hi All, I have brought a caravan and would like some advice on upgrading the suspension, as in what sort to get, brand suggestions and pricing if known. I have a Pajero NX 2016. The van is 18.5 foot, approx. 2.5T when loaded and ball weight is around the 165kg. All help and ideas would be much appreciated...
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wombat50
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Oricom CB problems
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The CB keeps switching on/off. Seems to happen when I pickup the mike. Also presets on mike no longer work. Is this likely to be a problem with the mike/cable or is the cb itself stuffed.
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Snippy
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Coromal Prinston Water system
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Hi, Can anyone explain how the water system works on a Coromal Prinston ie do you have to still use the pump when on town water ? are the water tanks isolated from town water when town water attached Cheers Ken & Lynn
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Bukhouse
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rear leaf spring upgrade
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Hi to all, I have a 2012 colorado space cab, towing silverline caravan 3 tonne ATM, carry 500 to 600 kilos in back of ute,looking to upgrade rear leaf springs any suggestions guys.
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dazlyn
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Hema HX1
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I am looking at one these HemaNavigators and Im hearing about quite a few issue, terrible battery life, screen too bright, unit shutting down. I was wondering if there are any owners who could give me their opinions on it
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Ger08
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Cafe Lounge conversion
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Hi all, has anyone converted the front cafe lounge in a Jayco Sterling to a normal lounge. I would like to keep the hot water system and water pump in the same place and build over and around them. Also can I remove the framework holding the three cafe lounges without compromising structural integrity....
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Dolly
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Voltage reducing .
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Hi all , Wondering if anyone here can help me with a bit of advice . I have a small electric motor that I have put on a rod turner . The motor is rated for 3v and runs thru a set of gears to reduce the speed at the output shaft . Works fine at 3 volts but it runs to fast and i need to reduce the voltage to 1.5v to achie...
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Swoffer
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Tow secure Breakaway system.
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Just wondering if any of you have the "Tow Secure" break away system installed. This comes with a wireless unit fitted in the tow vehicle cab that gives various warnings, via lights and buzzers, on the state of that system. Its fitted fitted to comply with NSW new regs on braking. Chances are while it is...
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iana
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Fiat Ducato Battery Charging
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The Fiat 3 litre has terminals under the bonnet to jump start the engine. I am wondering if a battery charger can be connected to these terminals or if they only go direct to the starter motor and are cut of from the battery by some switching device diode or similar ? Has anyone used these terminals for thi...
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jade46
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Running MH engine for air con etc.
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I have a small Ford Transit MH. Has sufficient power to house system for free camping for a couple of days. It fully charges if I get full sun everyday. But we all know this doesn't happen. Cannot add more panels as roof is already covered and no room for extra batteries.. Was thinking that I could ge...
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msg
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New call for assistance...
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As seen in my "the weight situation" thread I need to do some research as to what tug to replace Pajero with. Twin cab, canopy, diesel auto, leaf or coil etc. Comments welcome. Aussie Paul.
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Advice on generator use please
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Hi all, Looking for some advice re our Toyota Coaster bus (purchased second hand a few years ago) and a possible generator purchase.... Planning for a new trip and installed a 60 litre fridge / freezer to run as a dedicated freezer (to supplement our small freezer in the existing fridge). The freeze...
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seeking general advice re batteries
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i know this subject has been done to death, but need a simple answer. I have a 100ah d/c battery, myportable fridge draws approx. 2amps. how long should it power the fridge before it reduces the battery to 50% capacity? thanks in advance.
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Juggenaut
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wiring cigarette socket adapter to battery?
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I have just purchased a cigarette lighter adapter (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2-Ports ... 2749.l2649), and need to wire it directly to the battery in my caravan (no more than 50cm from battery to adapter). I am not sure exactly how to do this, but I have sketched two possible wiring solution...
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TonyT
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Problem with Hayman Reese Sentinel brake controller
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Manual slider works ok. Foot brake only sometimes activating van brake. Have tried dial settings up to maximum (10). Works only at very low speed. Hand brake on van not working properly since hitch was tampered with a while back. Cable is slack and sags when brake is in off position. Van is 12 months ol...
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Snippy
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Where is it!!??
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I have a 1991 Mazda T 3500 non turbo, 4 cylinder diesel motorhome. The low oil light on the dash has stopped working. I have contemplated pulling the dash' out to investigate. No! too many electrical wires in there. Then I looked for the oil pressure sender unit somewhere in the block!!?? Couldn't fin...
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