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JoeJan · JoeJan

Just a quick question and answer, I hope!! I put a multi-meter on my caravan 12 volt system and found it has a reading of 13.75 volts. I'm currently plugged into 240v and the batteries are hooked up to a smart charger. Batteries are AGM GEL. Should my lighting system, TV, etc be running at 13.75 volt...

mr glassies · mr glassies

now wile writing this I know im going to get shot down and probably by a tank . Traveling from Adelaide to Mannum today I followed a van behind a Toyota cruiser . Not to fast not to slow sort of sitting ok level wise . Now Im an ex plant operator and its in my blood to look for things going wrong . im not going to s...

The Bear · The Bear

I am unable to remove the cassette from the toilet the handle is in the closed position but the blade has come adrift anyone know how I can turn the release button, I have pumped the contents out with a bilge pump. Bear

JoeJan · JoeJan

Looking for some advice to shorten the time on doing a seat upgrade. We have a Jayco Heritage van that has an "L" shaped seating arrangement. The seats are just too soft and hence uncomfortable so a change needs to be made. I'm not interested in replacing or redesigning the whole area to accommodate...

grahamg · grahamg

Friend of mine is doing a camping trip for 14 days with a van and needs to sleep with a Philips Cpac machine. He will be staying mostly in places without power and will be driving most days. Any idea what the power requirements are for a cpac machine. Would a second battery recharged each day by the car...

Snippy · Snippy

Spare tyre mounted under car was in the car when I bought it. The walls were worn through to the canvass by the rubbing on the mounting. I replaced the tyre and have since done 20,000 k's. Removed to rotate tyres and found same thing occurring on the new tyre although nowhere near as bad. Has anyone else h...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

While in Toowoomba recently, I had to have some work done on the van (which some members here assisted with) & as the van was coming up to time for a service, I asked if they could do one. Thanks & $275 later we were on the road. I found they repacked the bearings & replaced a magnet as it was cra...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

hello experts. I have found mention of this issue but other than the tea towel flung up there, no real solution offered. Heavy dew or light drizzle is the worst, the water runs off the pop top onto the tin skin below at either end. Chinese water torture (she said). And the tea towel does work, but if you are...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

hi I noticed yesterday while disconnecting the cable from the 240 inlet socket on my Motorhome one of the pins on the socket had welded itself to the cable plug. So much so that it broke the pin when I tried to take it out. Not knowing much about electrics can anyone help me out here Kevin

mike g g · mike g g

Hi All ,have just had a stay at Lane Cove tourist park.and were unable to tune tv in,had this problem last time we stayed there also.i have a wineguard ariel set up on the van,anyone else had this problem,as when I got home tv tuned in from the driveway at Gosford no problems.thanks I advance.mike g

mike g g · mike g g

HI,All thanks for the info about the lane cove situation its happened both time we have stayed there ,but then its been a great oppertunity for a quite tv free couple pf days whish we injoy but we do like to watch the news,although if we watch it at home on Monday night its the same until the end of the week.S...

terrola · terrola

has any body shortened the jayco easy lifters for a pop top roof if so how did you go about it? many thanks

Willdoe · Willdoe

I've read a number of the posts on this subject already. I have a 2007 Millard Endeavor that I've had the front window out twice already to try to on top of a water leak. I am now considering fitting a tarp on a sail rail above the window and pulling it down over the window and front boot. I am concerned about...

jackieboy · jackieboy

Hi all the anti rattle bolt sheared off inside the tongue housing Ended up drilling it out damage the thread by doing so I did not like the free play anyway 3mm i ended up putting 2mm L flashing inside the receiver with the normal bolt through I tow a 2.5 ton van no more rattles I do not use a WDH no sway i have ha...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; My wife and my self have moved from the mainland over to Tasmania. A big move for both of us, anyway we have a 2012 caravan that we bought brand new and had it put over the pits ( roadworthy ) to re reg for Tasmania. Being 4 years old one would think their would be not a lot to go wrong. One thing that...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, I'm trying to bypass the original thermostat on my waeco CRX140lt 12v/240v compressor fridge with a digital thermostat and wondering if anyone has done the same and can provide some assistance in identifying the various coloured wires coming out of the block adjacent to the compressor. I ma...

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

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	12 Volts or 13.75 Volts (Preview) Just a quick question and answer, I hope!! I put a multi-meter on my caravan 12 volt system and found it has a reading of 13.75 volts. I'm currently plugged into 240v and the batteries are hooked up to a smart charger. Batteries are AGM GEL. Should my lighting system, TV, etc be running at 13.75 volt...	JoeJan	11	3111	04:35 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Ron-D
	Caravan crashes (Preview) now wile writing this I know im going to get shot down and probably by a tank . Traveling from Adelaide to Mannum today I followed a van behind a Toyota cruiser . Not to fast not to slow sort of sitting ok level wise . Now Im an ex plant operator and its in my blood to look for things going wrong . im not going to s...	mr glassies	10	1880	10:04 PM Dec 13, 2017 by Baz421
	Thetford 260 toilet (Preview) I am unable to remove the cassette from the toilet the handle is in the closed position but the blade has come adrift anyone know how I can turn the release button, I have pumped the contents out with a bilge pump. Bear	The Bear	10	1445	12:00 PM Dec 12, 2017 by Big Mal
	Soft Caravan Seats (Preview) Looking for some advice to shorten the time on doing a seat upgrade. We have a Jayco Heritage van that has an "L" shaped seating arrangement. The seats are just too soft and hence uncomfortable so a change needs to be made. I'm not interested in replacing or redesigning the whole area to accommodate...	JoeJan	6	2880	10:28 PM Dec 11, 2017 by JayDee
	Cpac macine (Preview) Friend of mine is doing a camping trip for 14 days with a van and needs to sleep with a Philips Cpac machine. He will be staying mostly in places without power and will be driving most days. Any idea what the power requirements are for a cpac machine. Would a second battery recharged each day by the car...	grahamg	5	1594	09:29 PM Dec 10, 2017 by Eaglemax
	SPARE TYRE PROBLEM WITH 100 series cruiser (Preview) Spare tyre mounted under car was in the car when I bought it. The walls were worn through to the canvass by the rubbing on the mounting. I replaced the tyre and have since done 20,000 k's. Removed to rotate tyres and found same thing occurring on the new tyre although nowhere near as bad. Has anyone else h...	Snippy	3	1232	11:43 AM Dec 10, 2017 by darjak
	I need an expert on electric brake faults (Preview) While in Toowoomba recently, I had to have some work done on the van (which some members here assisted with) & as the van was coming up to time for a service, I asked if they could do one. Thanks & $275 later we were on the road. I found they repacked the bearings & replaced a magnet as it was cra...	Warren-Pat_01	18	5122	09:42 AM Dec 9, 2017 by iana
	pop top roof drips (Preview) hello experts. I have found mention of this issue but other than the tea towel flung up there, no real solution offered. Heavy dew or light drizzle is the worst, the water runs off the pop top onto the tin skin below at either end. Chinese water torture (she said). And the tea towel does work, but if you are...	Sarge9	9	2232	03:50 PM Dec 6, 2017 by Gwian
	240 volt inlet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi I noticed yesterday while disconnecting the cable from the 240 inlet socket on my Motorhome one of the pins on the socket had welded itself to the cable plug. So much so that it broke the pin when I tried to take it out. Not knowing much about electrics can anyone help me out here Kevin	Kevin 1955	30	2487	01:54 PM Dec 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	T V.RECEPTION ,TUNING (Preview) Hi All ,have just had a stay at Lane Cove tourist park.and were unable to tune tv in,had this problem last time we stayed there also.i have a wineguard ariel set up on the van,anyone else had this problem,as when I got home tv tuned in from the driveway at Gosford no problems.thanks I advance.mike g	mike g g	15	1983	11:08 PM Dec 5, 2017 by Hey Jim
	TV RECEPTION ,THANKYOU FOR THE REPLYS (Preview) HI,All thanks for the info about the lane cove situation its happened both time we have stayed there ,but then its been a great oppertunity for a quite tv free couple pf days whish we injoy but we do like to watch the news,although if we watch it at home on Monday night its the same until the end of the week.S...	mike g g	0	919	08:49 PM Dec 5, 2017 by mike g g
	jayco easy lifters (Preview) has any body shortened the jayco easy lifters for a pop top roof if so how did you go about it? many thanks	terrola	2	1302	12:09 PM Dec 5, 2017 by Sparkster
	Water Leak Again (Preview) I've read a number of the posts on this subject already. I have a 2007 Millard Endeavor that I've had the front window out twice already to try to on top of a water leak. I am now considering fitting a tarp on a sail rail above the window and pulling it down over the window and front boot. I am concerned about...	Willdoe	15	1898	06:06 PM Dec 4, 2017 by Willdoe
	ford ranger 2015 anti/rattle bolt (Preview) Hi all the anti rattle bolt sheared off inside the tongue housing Ended up drilling it out damage the thread by doing so I did not like the free play anyway 3mm i ended up putting 2mm L flashing inside the receiver with the normal bolt through I tow a 2.5 ton van no more rattles I do not use a WDH no sway i have ha...	jackieboy	8	2387	02:29 PM Dec 4, 2017 by darjak
	my caravan failed it's roadworthy??? (Preview) Hi all; My wife and my self have moved from the mainland over to Tasmania. A big move for both of us, anyway we have a 2012 caravan that we bought brand new and had it put over the pits ( roadworthy ) to re reg for Tasmania. Being 4 years old one would think their would be not a lot to go wrong. One thing that...	valiant81	17	2988	07:10 AM Dec 3, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Waeco Compressor Fridge Wiring (Preview) Hello, I'm trying to bypass the original thermostat on my waeco CRX140lt 12v/240v compressor fridge with a digital thermostat and wondering if anyone has done the same and can provide some assistance in identifying the various coloured wires coming out of the block adjacent to the compressor. I ma...	ROAD RUNNER	7	4367	09:09 PM Nov 30, 2017 by ROAD RUNNER
	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	7397	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	4140	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	1693	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	1944	09:59 PM Nov 27, 2017 by Joda
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