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Bushbaby · Bushbaby

Our van will be in storage for a few months, what do we have to do?

Bertyb · Bertyb

I'm towing an A Van Liam that weighs about 2000lg loaded. Am running about 40 psi in van tyres. Thoughts?

ajtmb · ajtmb

Going to Tas in August and want to drive up to Ben Lomond, I believe you must carry snow chains during August and September. My question as I have never driven on snow do you fit chains to 2 or 4 wheels on a 4wd ( Nissan Patrol GU running cooper LT 265 75r16 ST Maxx) and 2nd question what do you think re hire vers...

Cupie · Cupie

Interesting stuff on this site about issues for those of us who have the older iPhones (I have a 5S that is sitting on the bedroom dresser table sans Sim card for a year or so .. a cast off from my Daughter). Seems like you will no longer have support from Apple or software updates & perhaps some of your...

Baz421 · Baz421

Had an Anderson plug on solar panels on ute to battery. Had a problem - check voltage looked OK, plus open circuit voltage good battery but not charging. Checked wiring - + wire at Anderson lug broke at the soldered joint. Seems it registered the voltage but wouldn't let current through resistance....

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. You might remember a few moons back I asked about the above filter, well, I have purchased one today and is being fitted this Monday. I ended up not getting the 'Flashlube' one as it was too difficult getting anyone to order it in so went with the 'Fuel Manager' one. Does the same thing and is 30 mi...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am having real trouble with my sight these days. 47 years as a type 1 Diabetic is catching up with me even though eye specialist says I am in better shape than most in my situation. I spend a lot of time in my comfy lounge chair with laptop on my knee and the lighting in these newer "environmentally friendl...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

The happy wanderer tv anyenna. Anyone used one and what do you think of them? Cheers

Griddy · Griddy

i want to screw a few hooks into the ceiling and metal trim at top of wall of a pop top Avan caravan. I haver tried to find Wiring diagram , can't work out if the wires are in the walls, floor or ceiling. They would be hooks to hang a garment. hope someone can help. Thanks.

Norweb · Norweb

I have no gas to stove and have put the lid up , the gas heater for the water is working so the regulator is OK. It looks like the switch for gas in the stove by raising the lid is broken or sticking, the Newhome stoves have gone out of business I just read on the internet. Is this switch a common one or can I just c...

ABNER · ABNER

This is more of a solution than a repair question, I recently bought a soft top camper and have been doing everything to it to make sure I reduce any problems I might have on the road. We are doing a trip from Perth to Sydney and back again so a few klms will be covered. The electrics have been renewed and repl...

OutbackMK · OutbackMK

Have a problem on the road at present with intermittent tripping of 240 volt operation of heater on Jayco van. Unit trips the the safety fuse quite often for no reason after heating for several hours or days, waiting for it to always trip which has now occurred. Are we looking at a heater coil replaceme...

Kiwimagic · Kiwimagic

Hi All I have just purchased a sat dish and Vast decoder. I have tried to set it up but aren't having any luck. I can not get ch 800 on my Vast decoder. I have used the satellite pointer app on my phone. 37,54'26 S 144,37'51 E 44.5 d Dish looks to be facing the correct way as per info given by the app. Angle is se...

oleboyracer · oleboyracer

I am heading east soon with a motor cycle in ute and caravan on back and am a bit concerned about the caravan weight issue that seems to be getting attention from the constabulary of late . Our 17 foot , single axle A Van Erin caravan VIN plate lists the ATM at 1485 kg . But when I weighed caravan , it was 148...

NEWBIES_34 · NEWBIES_34

Hi all have a FORD RANGER 3.6LT Diesel my question is do I need to fit an Anderson plug to my Ranger? I dont have a van yet and just want my Tow setup right. Cheers Wayne

ABNER · ABNER

I have my Camper up and ready to go, I have a box fitted at the front of the camper into which will be incidentals and there is a trough behind that , that I will be filling with 4 x20 litre Jerry cans, I have weighed the tow coupling down force and that is 85kgs. I can balance the load out somewhat with heavier i...

iana · iana

When I brought the tug, I wanted a year at least within range of the supplier to make sure warranty problems were handled correctly. During that time, I had a leaking main seal, not bad, but leaking, and of course it was replaced. After my last service it was noted that the seal was leaking again, so I chas...

Jewel · Jewel

Hi all, I am slowly outfitting my IMAX van as a camper home. After much research I have decided to purchase an Engel MT45FC-P 40lt fridge/freezer combi. The stats say the DC power consumption is... Variable from 0.5 to 2.7 AMPS Maximum. At the moment I can't put solar panels on the roof as I am waiti...

surf and turf · surf and turf

Hi all I need some help with my series 500 stove grille I need to clean the heat sensor and the ignition lighter but I can't see how to remove the plate that they are fixed too. any help appreciated

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I'm going to post some questions - involving weight - the first two are not as long-winded as the others. Does a Suburban HWS have to be full of water when travelling, particularly on dirt roads? Could damage occur to the element & anode if they are not "supported" by the water? It holds 20L(+?) o...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Break away system (Preview) Our van will be in storage for a few months, what do we have to do?	Bushbaby	9	884	10:59 PM Jul 20, 2017 by macka17
	Van tyre pressures. (Preview) I'm towing an A Van Liam that weighs about 2000lg loaded. Am running about 40 psi in van tyres. Thoughts?	Bertyb	19	6866	05:49 PM Jul 20, 2017 by GP
	Snow chains (Preview) Going to Tas in August and want to drive up to Ben Lomond, I believe you must carry snow chains during August and September. My question as I have never driven on snow do you fit chains to 2 or 4 wheels on a 4wd ( Nissan Patrol GU running cooper LT 265 75r16 ST Maxx) and 2nd question what do you think re hire vers...	ajtmb	7	1063	05:31 PM Jul 20, 2017 by GP
	iPhone ios11 implications (Preview) Interesting stuff on this site about issues for those of us who have the older iPhones (I have a 5S that is sitting on the bedroom dresser table sans Sim card for a year or so .. a cast off from my Daughter). Seems like you will no longer have support from Apple or software updates & perhaps some of your...	Cupie	4	1124	09:55 AM Jul 20, 2017 by Cupie
	BEWARE ---- SOLDERED JOINTS - THIS TIME ON ANDERSON PLUG & CHINESE WIRE ON SOLAR PANELS (Preview) Had an Anderson plug on solar panels on ute to battery. Had a problem - check voltage looked OK, plus open circuit voltage good battery but not charging. Checked wiring - + wire at Anderson lug broke at the soldered joint. Seems it registered the voltage but wouldn't let current through resistance....	Baz421	11	1924	11:27 AM Jul 19, 2017 by macka17
	2nd DIESEL FUEL FILTER UPDATE. (Preview) How, all. You might remember a few moons back I asked about the above filter, well, I have purchased one today and is being fitted this Monday. I ended up not getting the 'Flashlube' one as it was too difficult getting anyone to order it in so went with the 'Fuel Manager' one. Does the same thing and is 30 mi...	Dougwe	16	1414	09:35 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Dougwe
	Mercury vapour light current draw.. (Preview) I am having real trouble with my sight these days. 47 years as a type 1 Diabetic is catching up with me even though eye specialist says I am in better shape than most in my situation. I spend a lot of time in my comfy lounge chair with laptop on my knee and the lighting in these newer "environmentally friendl...	aussie_paul	7	810	09:13 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	DT8 antenna (Preview) The happy wanderer tv anyenna. Anyone used one and what do you think of them? Cheers	Eaglemax	2	824	02:23 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Eaglemax
	Wiring /hooks (Preview) i want to screw a few hooks into the ceiling and metal trim at top of wall of a pop top Avan caravan. I haver tried to find Wiring diagram , can't work out if the wires are in the walls, floor or ceiling. They would be hooks to hang a garment. hope someone can help. Thanks.	Griddy	4	845	04:14 PM Jul 17, 2017 by macka17
	Gas stove in a Jayco Heritage (Preview) I have no gas to stove and have put the lid up , the gas heater for the water is working so the regulator is OK. It looks like the switch for gas in the stove by raising the lid is broken or sticking, the Newhome stoves have gone out of business I just read on the internet. Is this switch a common one or can I just c...	Norweb	3	1180	08:00 AM Jul 17, 2017 by Norweb
	Camper under floor water leak. (Preview) This is more of a solution than a repair question, I recently bought a soft top camper and have been doing everything to it to make sure I reduce any problems I might have on the road. We are doing a trip from Perth to Sydney and back again so a few klms will be covered. The electrics have been renewed and repl...	ABNER	4	720	07:20 PM Jul 15, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Suburban hot water heater trips on 240Volts (Preview) Have a problem on the road at present with intermittent tripping of 240 volt operation of heater on Jayco van. Unit trips the the safety fuse quite often for no reason after heating for several hours or days, waiting for it to always trip which has now occurred. Are we looking at a heater coil replaceme...	OutbackMK	9	823	12:54 PM Jul 15, 2017 by OutbackMK
	Satelite dish and Vast Decoder (Preview) Hi All I have just purchased a sat dish and Vast decoder. I have tried to set it up but aren't having any luck. I can not get ch 800 on my Vast decoder. I have used the satellite pointer app on my phone. 37,54'26 S 144,37'51 E 44.5 d Dish looks to be facing the correct way as per info given by the app. Angle is se...	Kiwimagic	27	3448	08:55 AM Jul 15, 2017 by Kiwimagic
	ATM needs upgrading. (Preview) I am heading east soon with a motor cycle in ute and caravan on back and am a bit concerned about the caravan weight issue that seems to be getting attention from the constabulary of late . Our 17 foot , single axle A Van Erin caravan VIN plate lists the ATM at 1485 kg . But when I weighed caravan , it was 148...	oleboyracer	9	2156	03:48 PM Jul 14, 2017 by oleboyracer
	Need for ANDERSON PLUG? (Preview) Hi all have a FORD RANGER 3.6LT Diesel my question is do I need to fit an Anderson plug to my Ranger? I dont have a van yet and just want my Tow setup right. Cheers Wayne	NEWBIES_34	17	5895	09:51 PM Jul 13, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	What is Acceptable as Tow Ball towing weight. (Preview) I have my Camper up and ready to go, I have a box fitted at the front of the camper into which will be incidentals and there is a trough behind that , that I will be filling with 4 x20 litre Jerry cans, I have weighed the tow coupling down force and that is 85kgs. I can balance the load out somewhat with heavier i...	ABNER	9	2074	09:25 PM Jul 13, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Vehicle surprise. (Preview) When I brought the tug, I wanted a year at least within range of the supplier to make sure warranty problems were handled correctly. During that time, I had a leaking main seal, not bad, but leaking, and of course it was replaced. After my last service it was noted that the seal was leaking again, so I chas...	iana	18	1683	08:39 PM Jul 13, 2017 by Trevor law
	Engel fridge and solar (Preview) Hi all, I am slowly outfitting my IMAX van as a camper home. After much research I have decided to purchase an Engel MT45FC-P 40lt fridge/freezer combi. The stats say the DC power consumption is... Variable from 0.5 to 2.7 AMPS Maximum. At the moment I can't put solar panels on the roof as I am waiti...	Jewel	15	2683	08:16 PM Jul 13, 2017 by Jewel
	Swift series 500 stove (Preview) Hi all I need some help with my series 500 stove grille I need to clean the heat sensor and the ignition lighter but I can't see how to remove the plate that they are fixed too. any help appreciated	surf and turf	3	835	07:55 AM Jul 13, 2017 by oldbloke
	Suburban HWS (2) (Preview) I'm going to post some questions - involving weight - the first two are not as long-winded as the others. Does a Suburban HWS have to be full of water when travelling, particularly on dirt roads? Could damage occur to the element & anode if they are not "supported" by the water? It holds 20L(+?) o...	Warren-Pat_01	1	878	10:29 PM Jul 12, 2017 by oldtrack123
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