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Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...
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The Belmont Bear
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replacement of fridge.
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what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only
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fuller4848
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water pressure
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I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...
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Water heater layup for a period
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Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....
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Hey Jim
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Solar dimensions
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Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey
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Moorey
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Whining noise in 2012 BT 50
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I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...
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A blog for vehicles discussion?
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With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.
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Dick0
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Folding Smatmotion E Bike
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Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers
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j and v kids
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200 series LC Fuel Consump
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Hi All could anyone towing with a 200 series LCruiser let me know what they fuel consumption is towing , we have a van thats 3.2 tonne loaded so prefer figs in a similar scenario
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mezza56
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Auxillary Battery Info.
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Hi .. As I meander through the morass of information & views relating to RV battery systems ... brought on by my Jayco's Power Supply carking after only 20 years ... Yes I know Jayco rubbish. LOL, I came across this article by Outbackjoe. https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/mac...
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Cupie
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Priming diesel heater
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My rear bar on our van broke on way back from up north , the diesel heater tank was mounted behind the spare wheel . I drained the tank and took it off to remove the bar , I taped over the end of the diesel hose so nothing would get in it. I have had the bar rewelded and am fitting it back on today . Whats the best way...
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mezza56
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Generators
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Hello, and some suggestions please. We are about to do the "Big Lap" in Jan 18, for 12 months; and am about to purchase a generator for the trip. My "on boards" require (if we use multiple devices at once) a 4kva generator. I would value your suggestions. Regards. Hetho.
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?? Should I believe what I see on the VIN plate?
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Hi, we're preparing to take our van for a long awaited cruise and consequently our discussions, etc. have got to the GVM; ATM; GTM; TBM questions. We have a 2007 Jayco Masport Poptop and our "tug" is 1993 series 80 Landcruiser. The VIN plate on the van states: GTM 1333kg; ATM 1494kg; Tare Mass 1194kg....
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Replacement for Jayco Power Supply?
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The power Supply in my 20 YO Westport has finally carked it. On our last trip the LED lights seemed a bit dull & when I turned on the parallel incandescent ones they really went dull. Some wouldn't even switch on. So I deduced that I had no 12v output from the Power supply. Elec tests confirmed thi...
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Cupie
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Cetek d250s dc dc charger.
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I don't know whether I am just getting too old or if I am just missing something but I thought that battery chargers were meant to charge flat or low batteries. I just bought a cetek d250s dc dc charger for my caravan along with a 200 watt solar panel and I do a lot of bush camping. When I installed the new sys...
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Gas valve to fridge on Jayco Stirling
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I haven't used the van in 18 months. Gas comes through to stove, oven and hot water, but the fridge will not light. I've tried it regularly over the last 3 weeks, numerous times. It was supposed to be fixed several times, but the guy is sooooooo busy... There doesn't appear to be a pilot light, and as it's...
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200 Series L/C more info
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Thxs for all the info on fuel consumption . On another tangent , I have read in a couple of other forums that the engine braking down hills in the 200 is not very good any comments ? Also that there was some issue with the v8 diesel with oil consumption , love to hear any comments eitherway . We have to either g...
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mezza56
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gas fridge in transit
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I have a friend who is a fridgie and travels with his van fridge still on gas, he reckons 12 volts is a waste of time. your thoughts.
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gold dandelion
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Vitriofrigo fan
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Has anybody removed the fan from a vitrio fridge.The fan bearing have start to rattle and it seems to overload the compressor and cuts it out .The fridge is a DP 2600 CMC 240 Ltr Danfoss BD 50F compressor Any help would be appreciated ,thanks Trevor
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Dometic fridge type RM2453
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does anyone know what the wattage is of the 240 volt element is in these fridges. Not been able to find any details in that area. I am planning to run the fridge on 240 volts via an inverter installed under the fridge while travelling. I have run all the cables that are needed in the van with supply taken fr...
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