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Armo · Armo

Hi this is my first timeon this site. Can someone please help me work out this problem. I have a 2012 Franklin 19 foot van with a microwave that draws 1250 amps, I am trying to run it off my Yamaha inverter 2kva 1600 amps continuous or a 2000 watt pure sine inverter again 1600 watts continuous. . When I pl...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

The 12v pressure pump in my van will not stay primed. Disconnected the pump a week ago inverted it and was able to prime it. This week switched on pump and was not primed. ANY ASSISTANCE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Been travelling full time for 11 years and this is the first time this has happened. Rheo

Ian G · Ian G

I have recently bought a second hand van, only 2 years old with GTM of 2180kg and doesn't have a breaksafe device, can anyone recommend a reputable place where I can get one fitted in Melbourne, I had a quote today for $950 but thought this was a little extreme.

happytruck · happytruck

Has anyone have purchased BettaView Caravas Mirrors from E Bay. Look the same as Clearview ones only cheeper.

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Has any body used these. I was shocked when Holden wanted $85.00 to replace a little piece of rubber. The after market one ar'nt cheap at $30.00 but better than genuine price. Any info would be appreciated. Regards Phil. -- Edited by Phil Owen on Sunday 20th of August 2017 10:56:46 AM

Norweb · Norweb

I have a Jayco Heritage 2004 which I purchased second hand. This has just happened on this trip we are in a CP we are main pressure it is now filling the front tank and over flowing. I noticed that the gauge inside showed full we left home with it empty. I have the tap underneath the van on however is there a n...

Happyjack · Happyjack

The hell they did that? The 2 banks of drawers in my '96 Jayco Westport poptop - both in same depth bench. Spot the difference It really does make one wonder just what they were thinking. And the top runner of the the cutlery drawer had also worn out ( all are made of profiled hardwood, but the cutlery one wa...

lesjohn · lesjohn

I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks

OutbackMK · OutbackMK

As the above suggests most Jayco vans suffer this fate. Usual answer is new pump $180 thankyou. Got a part number (Coast to Coast) to order through an agent. 800-00162 $33 This is the rubber diaphragm/valve replacement part takes about 5 minutes to install. Hope this saves someone some hard earned, h...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. From some of the posts that I've read on the forum over the years I get the impression that there are some members who do not have an understanding of caravan battery systems. So I thought that it might be of assistance to post this explanatory video from Kickass that covers the subject in an easily u...

Bryan · Bryan

My cassette service door key lock latch wasn't coming out far enough to engage. Why I don't know the other lock (without key is OK). As usual I got my screwdriver out and took the lock apart, springs and other bits and pieces sprung out . I managed to recover all the bits, nothing broken but I don't know ho...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, I thought I read recently on the forum about oil grades but can't find it so, I was chatting to mechanic today while getting some work done on my 2014 RG Colorado and I asked what the difference was between 5w30 diesel oil and 5w40, both full synthetic diesel oils. He said 5w40 was thicker and best to u...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Many of you know of my caravan built last year and we did a lap. Apart from a drawbar crack and reweld at Cloncurry it went well for my first van build. We are nearly home from our second trip Victoria to Bundaberg and this 10'8" van is on the cramped side. So we want to sell it and build another, a 15' long 6'8"...

iana · iana

Rather than hijacking another post, I'll open another thread. This has all started when we had visitors, and the other lady talking to my lady about the caravan, got around to talking about washing their hair, and it appears there was not enough water pressure to wash out the shampoo. Well it so happen...

terrola · terrola

hi does any one use the camec clip on towing mirrors if so what do you think of them ? thanks

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi , How long would a 9kg gas bottle last on a 150 to 180 litre fridge on average. Thanks John.

Coyote · Coyote

How do you reduce the size of a video Searched but could not find a thread (yes I know there will be a hundred) Thanks in advace

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

Thinking of getting a new GPS. Had a look at the new Garmin GPS with inbuilt cam, weight and height functions. Anyone using truck GPS and find the weight and height usefull? stretch.

iana · iana

Water pump sounds a bit loud in the wee hours of the morning. I have been on the net enquiring about this problem, and the maker claims the Shurflo 4009 is the quietest pump ever, some have posted on the net various ways of getting the noise down, from softer hoses, extra rubber mountings to even suspendi...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi all. Whats your views and facts on weather using cruise control on the wet is a safe option or not??? Regards Kezngaz.

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	Generator wont run microwave through van wiring (Preview) Hi this is my first timeon this site. Can someone please help me work out this problem. I have a 2012 Franklin 19 foot van with a microwave that draws 1250 amps, I am trying to run it off my Yamaha inverter 2kva 1600 amps continuous or a 2000 watt pure sine inverter again 1600 watts continuous. . When I pl...	Armo	17	1981	04:06 PM Aug 27, 2017 by oldtrack123
	12 VOLT WATER PUMP NOT STAYING PRIMED (Preview) The 12v pressure pump in my van will not stay primed. Disconnected the pump a week ago inverted it and was able to prime it. This week switched on pump and was not primed. ANY ASSISTANCE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Been travelling full time for 11 years and this is the first time this has happened. Rheo	Rheo47	5	1193	11:00 AM Aug 24, 2017 by macka17
	Breaksafe (Preview) I have recently bought a second hand van, only 2 years old with GTM of 2180kg and doesn't have a breaksafe device, can anyone recommend a reputable place where I can get one fitted in Melbourne, I had a quote today for $950 but thought this was a little extreme.	Ian G	9	1598	09:17 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Ron-D
	Caravan Mirrors (Preview) Has anyone have purchased BettaView Caravas Mirrors from E Bay. Look the same as Clearview ones only cheeper.	happytruck	10	1605	08:21 PM Aug 23, 2017 by Phillipn
	After market wind screen wipers for a Colerado RG. (Preview) Has any body used these. I was shocked when Holden wanted $85.00 to replace a little piece of rubber. The after market one ar'nt cheap at $30.00 but better than genuine price. Any info would be appreciated. Regards Phil. -- Edited by Phil Owen on Sunday 20th of August 2017 10:56:46 AM	Phil Owen	9	1496	06:54 PM Aug 23, 2017 by macka17
	Mains water pressure fill up front water tank (Preview) I have a Jayco Heritage 2004 which I purchased second hand. This has just happened on this trip we are in a CP we are main pressure it is now filling the front tank and over flowing. I noticed that the gauge inside showed full we left home with it empty. I have the tap underneath the van on however is there a n...	Norweb	7	2985	07:42 AM Aug 23, 2017 by Norweb
	Have you ever wondered why (Preview) The hell they did that? The 2 banks of drawers in my '96 Jayco Westport poptop - both in same depth bench. Spot the difference It really does make one wonder just what they were thinking. And the top runner of the the cutlery drawer had also worn out ( all are made of profiled hardwood, but the cutlery one wa...	Happyjack	1	1475	11:26 AM Aug 22, 2017 by PeterD
	triton ute towing a caravan (Preview) I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks	lesjohn	13	7621	10:23 PM Aug 21, 2017 by macka17
	Water flow out the tank overflow when on mains in Jayco (Preview) As the above suggests most Jayco vans suffer this fate. Usual answer is new pump $180 thankyou. Got a part number (Coast to Coast) to order through an agent. 800-00162 $33 This is the rubber diaphragm/valve replacement part takes about 5 minutes to install. Hope this saves someone some hard earned, h...	OutbackMK	12	7223	10:11 PM Aug 21, 2017 by OutbackMK
	Battery Systems Info for Beginners (Preview) Hi .. From some of the posts that I've read on the forum over the years I get the impression that there are some members who do not have an understanding of caravan battery systems. So I thought that it might be of assistance to post this explanatory video from Kickass that covers the subject in an easily u...	Cupie	8	2126	10:22 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Thetford toilet cassette door lock (Preview) My cassette service door key lock latch wasn't coming out far enough to engage. Why I don't know the other lock (without key is OK). As usual I got my screwdriver out and took the lock apart, springs and other bits and pieces sprung out . I managed to recover all the bits, nothing broken but I don't know ho...	Bryan	8	3535	09:14 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Bryan
	DIESEL OIL GRADES ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How, I thought I read recently on the forum about oil grades but can't find it so, I was chatting to mechanic today while getting some work done on my 2014 RG Colorado and I asked what the difference was between 5w30 diesel oil and 5w40, both full synthetic diesel oils. He said 5w40 was thicker and best to u...	Dougwe	44	10859	07:12 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Dick0
	What wheels and suspension? (Preview) Many of you know of my caravan built last year and we did a lap. Apart from a drawbar crack and reweld at Cloncurry it went well for my first van build. We are nearly home from our second trip Victoria to Bundaberg and this 10'8" van is on the cramped side. So we want to sell it and build another, a 15' long 6'8"...	Eaglemax	7	1330	01:25 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Footprints
	Water pressure in the van. (Preview) Rather than hijacking another post, I'll open another thread. This has all started when we had visitors, and the other lady talking to my lady about the caravan, got around to talking about washing their hair, and it appears there was not enough water pressure to wash out the shampoo. Well it so happen...	iana	5	1441	11:32 AM Aug 17, 2017 by aussie_paul
	camec clip on towing mirrors (Preview) hi does any one use the camec clip on towing mirrors if so what do you think of them ? thanks	terrola	3	2684	08:19 PM Aug 15, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	gas usage (Preview) Hi , How long would a 9kg gas bottle last on a 150 to 180 litre fridge on average. Thanks John.	Mr Red	4	1026	07:39 PM Aug 15, 2017 by hako
	uploading video (Preview) How do you reduce the size of a video Searched but could not find a thread (yes I know there will be a hundred) Thanks in advace	Coyote	9	1428	03:52 PM Aug 15, 2017 by Coyote
	Truck GPS (Preview) Thinking of getting a new GPS. Had a look at the new Garmin GPS with inbuilt cam, weight and height functions. Anyone using truck GPS and find the weight and height usefull? stretch.	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	8	1099	04:56 PM Aug 14, 2017 by Coyote
	Water pump noise. (Preview) Water pump sounds a bit loud in the wee hours of the morning. I have been on the net enquiring about this problem, and the maker claims the Shurflo 4009 is the quietest pump ever, some have posted on the net various ways of getting the noise down, from softer hoses, extra rubber mountings to even suspendi...	iana	9	2076	07:27 PM Aug 13, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Using cruise control in the wet. (Preview) Hi all. Whats your views and facts on weather using cruise control on the wet is a safe option or not??? Regards Kezngaz.	kezngaz	10	1166	05:44 PM Aug 13, 2017 by stoney123
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