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Brownie2 · Brownie2

Did a quick search but couldn't find any other comments on this.We picked up our new caravan the other day with our 2014 BT50 Twin Cab. (Tare weight of van 2670Kg) About half an hour into the drive home (flat roads) we lost power. We just kept getting slower with hardly any throttle response. Stopped the...

madaboutled · madaboutled

I got creative today and made a fan shroud for the Motor-Home. The radiator works OK most times, but on steep hills and very hot days the engine can get a bit hot. I think the problem is that the radiator is not getting enough air flow through the stock fans with the current one large and two small fans. Adde...

Scotgal · Scotgal

Hi Everyone, The time has come and we have just taken delivery of our Jayco Motorhome. We are on our maiden weekend on the road before our big trip that starts on the 1st December. We have an Australian wide annexe, we have watched the dvd's and youtube videos but none of them are for attaching to an elect...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Just wondering if there is a legend on here that can tell me what sort of voltage I should be getting on my multimeter at the alternator on my 70 series LC ? I'm having battery issues (bout 80% sure its toast )and just want to rule out the alternator before I go buy a new Battery . Cheers Al

Dr Sable · Dr Sable

Hi all. Heading of this post says it. Have any of you had the nasty experience and how bad can it be with a turbo ? How did you handle the problem ? I have a turbo on my 86 Toyota and being a paranoid bugger due to fire experience in racing cars I'm half way through fitting fire extinguishing system directly i...

baglimit2002 · baglimit2002

How long do these last checked it 2 months ago now it looks shot

jackieboy · jackieboy

Hi Has anyone had any problems with there Caravan monitor. Mine is waeco perfect view M7LX the monitor does not come on. I do not know if is the monitor. Or the male cable that connects to the female end of monitor. have noticed that the male cable 4 off the prongs are missing.Possibility not making a con...

debdave7 · debdave7

I purchased a 2015 Iveco Sunliner Motorhome in May and everything was fine until in Sept. I had Hydraulic Jacks and Blue Ox Tow Hitch installed. First start up after this installation the Ododmeter began flashing constantly. Jack installer checked out his work and could not find an issue. So went t...

RustyD · RustyD

https://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Gas-Cylinder-5kg-LPG-Composite-Bottle-692.htm

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, Any members currently using the air lifter kit that is available, to make things easier on the arms and back A lot of money, but would you recommend fitting one ? Any tips for fitment and operation ? Thank you, Barry

Trevor law · Trevor law

We have had to replace our house batteries (full river 120 ah) reading specs on battery,13-7 float voltage,problem is the redarc dc-dc we are using for a solar regulater as well the float voltage is set at 13-2 volts.I am worried that the batteries will be damaged with a low float voltage.Any thoughts...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I believe that we have been running out of power when we shouldn't. Checking the voltage today,the van is not being used at the moment, and the Morningstar Prostar says 13.2. Checked with two separate digital multimeters and they say the same 13.2. Should it be reading higher that that in float? Aussi...

blackbirxx · blackbirxx

Has anyone replaced the standard lead acid battery with a lithium battery and are they compatible with the EBL109-6 or does anyone have any advice on lithium batteries for vans

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hello all, Does anyone know what this wire on the outside door of my caravan is for please. -- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 23rd of November 2017 07:41:48 PM

bob1420 · bob1420

Hi Peps, I have an issue when and only when i fill up my motorhome with fuel, its a fiat ducato 3lt Jayco Conquest, even if i stop filling at first click it overflows from underneath, you end up with about 2 litres on the ground no overflow when i half or 3 quarter fill tank.Any help much appreciated... tha...

bobzed57 · bobzed57

Hi all I have a Bullfinch External Shower system fitted to my van and it works well, but it only has a small nozzle, and while that's OK for blasting off beach sand etc, it's a bit too hard for showering. I have thought of ways to fit a larger, gentler head, but as soon as you loosen (or remove) the trigger, o...

RustyD · RustyD

Anyone using their Android or iPad tethered to their mobile phone to watch TV? We nearly always have mobile phone reception but TV can be very iffy when vanning. Been trying out TENPLAY, YAHOO7 etc. at home on my iPad and Android devices thru my NBN. Been using a freebie TelstraTV box on the TV to watch st...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

i am going to replace my old celling lights with new LED lights ,There is 2 of them in an 18ft caravan , i need some info on what size of Led i should put on, have been priced from caravan shop aat around $90 each , was wondering EBAY for them but have no idea what size to get Any help would be great

Shane kenny · Shane kenny

Can anyone confirm if you can run your fridge on 12 volt when driving and will the car keep the battery charged

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/top7mistakes.html Aussie Paul.

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	BT50 Owners help please. Power loss when towing (Preview) Did a quick search but couldn't find any other comments on this.We picked up our new caravan the other day with our 2014 BT50 Twin Cab. (Tare weight of van 2670Kg) About half an hour into the drive home (flat roads) we lost power. We just kept getting slower with hardly any throttle response. Stopped the...	Brownie2	29	7011	07:25 AM Nov 29, 2017 by Hendos
	Improving Air Flow to Radiator (Preview) I got creative today and made a fan shroud for the Motor-Home. The radiator works OK most times, but on steep hills and very hot days the engine can get a bit hot. I think the problem is that the radiator is not getting enough air flow through the stock fans with the current one large and two small fans. Adde...	madaboutled	19	3936	08:44 PM Nov 28, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Attaching annexe to electric awning on a Jayco Optimum Motorhome (Preview) Hi Everyone, The time has come and we have just taken delivery of our Jayco Motorhome. We are on our maiden weekend on the road before our big trip that starts on the 1st December. We have an Australian wide annexe, we have watched the dvd's and youtube videos but none of them are for attaching to an elect...	Scotgal	3	1601	05:26 PM Nov 28, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Alternator voltage ? (Preview) Just wondering if there is a legend on here that can tell me what sort of voltage I should be getting on my multimeter at the alternator on my 70 series LC ? I'm having battery issues (bout 80% sure its toast )and just want to rule out the alternator before I go buy a new Battery . Cheers Al	Swoffer	13	1930	09:59 PM Nov 27, 2017 by Joda
	Runaway diesel engines (Preview) Hi all. Heading of this post says it. Have any of you had the nasty experience and how bad can it be with a turbo ? How did you handle the problem ? I have a turbo on my 86 Toyota and being a paranoid bugger due to fire experience in racing cars I'm half way through fitting fire extinguishing system directly i...	Dr Sable	28	4381	09:19 PM Nov 27, 2017 by Dr Sable
	Suburban hot water aniod (Preview) How long do these last checked it 2 months ago now it looks shot	baglimit2002	14	1861	10:49 AM Nov 27, 2017 by Dickodownunder
	waeco caravan monitor (Preview) Hi Has anyone had any problems with there Caravan monitor. Mine is waeco perfect view M7LX the monitor does not come on. I do not know if is the monitor. Or the male cable that connects to the female end of monitor. have noticed that the male cable 4 off the prongs are missing.Possibility not making a con...	jackieboy	3	1001	05:06 AM Nov 27, 2017 by x_pac
	Iveco Daily Motorhome isssues (Preview) I purchased a 2015 Iveco Sunliner Motorhome in May and everything was fine until in Sept. I had Hydraulic Jacks and Blue Ox Tow Hitch installed. First start up after this installation the Ododmeter began flashing constantly. Jack installer checked out his work and could not find an issue. So went t...	debdave7	5	8935	11:49 PM Nov 26, 2017 by PeterInSa
	Composite Gas Bottle (Preview) https://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Gas-Cylinder-5kg-LPG-Composite-Bottle-692.htm	RustyD	3	1825	09:31 AM Nov 26, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Air lifter kit for Coromal poptop (Preview) Hi, Any members currently using the air lifter kit that is available, to make things easier on the arms and back A lot of money, but would you recommend fitting one ? Any tips for fitment and operation ? Thank you, Barry	bazzle22	3	2274	08:00 PM Nov 25, 2017 by Sparkster
	Redarc dc-dc 12/40 (Preview) We have had to replace our house batteries (full river 120 ah) reading specs on battery,13-7 float voltage,problem is the redarc dc-dc we are using for a solar regulater as well the float voltage is set at 13-2 volts.I am worried that the batteries will be damaged with a low float voltage.Any thoughts...	Trevor law	11	2213	06:23 PM Nov 24, 2017 by vince56
	Floating voltage.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I believe that we have been running out of power when we shouldn't. Checking the voltage today,the van is not being used at the moment, and the Morningstar Prostar says 13.2. Checked with two separate digital multimeters and they say the same 13.2. Should it be reading higher that that in float? Aussi...	aussie_paul	40	3519	03:46 PM Nov 24, 2017 by aussie_paul
	lithium replacement battery for Avan Francis (Preview) Has anyone replaced the standard lead acid battery with a lithium battery and are they compatible with the EBL109-6 or does anyone have any advice on lithium batteries for vans	blackbirxx	6	1485	01:15 PM Nov 24, 2017 by blackbirxx
	WIRE ON CARAVAN DOOR (Preview) Hello all, Does anyone know what this wire on the outside door of my caravan is for please. -- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 23rd of November 2017 07:41:48 PM	Dougwe	5	1754	12:33 PM Nov 24, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Fuel overflow (Preview) Hi Peps, I have an issue when and only when i fill up my motorhome with fuel, its a fiat ducato 3lt Jayco Conquest, even if i stop filling at first click it overflows from underneath, you end up with about 2 litres on the ground no overflow when i half or 3 quarter fill tank.Any help much appreciated... tha...	bob1420	7	2084	11:39 AM Nov 21, 2017 by bob1420
	Bullfinch External Shower Head (Preview) Hi all I have a Bullfinch External Shower system fitted to my van and it works well, but it only has a small nozzle, and while that's OK for blasting off beach sand etc, it's a bit too hard for showering. I have thought of ways to fit a larger, gentler head, but as soon as you loosen (or remove) the trigger, o...	bobzed57	3	1124	05:22 PM Nov 20, 2017 by bobzed57
	WiFi i.l.o. TV (Preview) Anyone using their Android or iPad tethered to their mobile phone to watch TV? We nearly always have mobile phone reception but TV can be very iffy when vanning. Been trying out TENPLAY, YAHOO7 etc. at home on my iPad and Android devices thru my NBN. Been using a freebie TelstraTV box on the TV to watch st...	RustyD	10	1674	02:56 PM Nov 19, 2017 by RustyD
	LED celling lights (Preview) i am going to replace my old celling lights with new LED lights ,There is 2 of them in an 18ft caravan , i need some info on what size of Led i should put on, have been priced from caravan shop aat around $90 each , was wondering EBAY for them but have no idea what size to get Any help would be great	Cowboy7307	8	3055	08:37 AM Nov 18, 2017 by Cowboy7307
	Jayco eagle fridge cooling when driving (Preview) Can anyone confirm if you can run your fridge on 12 volt when driving and will the car keep the battery charged	Shane kenny	6	2330	12:05 AM Nov 18, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	The Top 7 Mistakes People Make When Buying Solar Systems... (Preview) https://www.solarquotes.com.au/top7mistakes.html Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	1	1366	05:53 PM Nov 17, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
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