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Wheel bearings
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our van has been laid up for about 3 1/2 years with the weight on the wheels in that time. Had some weight sported by jacks but still a significant weight on the wheels. Question what do people think about replacing the wheel bearings? We are leaving soon for a 2 year journey thru WA. I would appreciate yo...
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Weight (another one).
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Here is my next questions - a touchy matter! On the way to a weekend camp a couple of weeks ago & knowing that there was no water available, I filled both tanks (90L each) & with all the messages about weight lately, I weighed my single axle van. It was 100Kg over the ATM weight. We carried only eno...
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Jayco Heritage front boot lock replacements
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Anyone that owns (or has owned) a Jayco Heritage will know that the front boot locks are not in anyway a secure way of securing belongings. The Key is a massive butterfly shaped chrome thingy that looks like a gun in your pocket & would lock up Pentridge, when in fact just a coin is enough to actually...
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Copper Pipe and galvanized saddle reaction
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Don't use galvanized/zinc saddles onto a copper pipe. Only on for s few days and a bad reaction had started. Use the proper coated ones for copper. cheers Craig
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Automatic gearbox temperature.
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As I understand it, the one thing that can kill a vehicle when towing is the automatic gearbox oil temperature. I want to find some sort of gauge that will give me a referance temperature, i.e. I don't need to know the exact temperature, but just need to have an indication of when to stop and have a tea brea...
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iana
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EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger
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EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger My previous post regarding PLBs suggested there is some misunderstanding around them so let's try and clear that up. EPIRB = Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon PLB = Personal Locator Beacon Spot = Spot - it's just a trade name PLBs and EPIRBs are identical in w...
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Mike Harding
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TAIL LIGHT HELP
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I need to remove my tail lights on the camper. They are LED AUTOLAMPS 80Series Triple. I need to get into the void space behind the lights. There is a Hand size Service hole behind the light fitting. Behind is a Void with no access from the inside of the van. The lights are screwed on with Self Tappers that a...
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elliemike
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Thetford C200
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Hi I am refurbishing my '84 Coaster Bus and have a couple of questions. I want to put in a Thetford C200 toilet, does anyone know how much water it uses per flush? Is one plumbed into the water system better than one that has it's own tank? I carry about 95 litres of water on board. The next question is abou...
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Vast decoder keeps Loading every time i change channel
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Just wondering.Do others have the same annoying problem.
Everytime i change channels it spends up to 30 seconds Loading.
Is this normal ??
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bergy
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Which driving gear
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When towing I have always driven in drive. Recently some one suggested I should drive in S4 or S5. Comments please.
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Vaughan
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Fitting a box on rear of campervan
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I have purchaxed a Toyota campervan and vant to fit a 'box' on a frame which can swing 90degree to allow the back door to open. Have anyone some suggestions.!
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Sommer
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RE: Generator honda 2i
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Could any one tell me if a honda 2i can run a herron air command in a jayco and in hot weather looking at getting one if they work well
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Storing van using the staliser legs as support
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Can anyone tell me if it's OK to leave the van supported on the legs to take the weight off the tyres. My van is 2500kgs, stored in a shed on concrete floor. I have a trailer Mate jack to lift each side an let it down on the legs. Thanks, (Couldn't find any weight limits for drop down legs)! GP
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Inverter - remote control
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1500W-3000W-Pure-Sinve-Wave-12V-240V-Power-Inverter-Camping-Boat-C...
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Fridge ignites with a bang.
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I have a Dometic 3way fridge. Model RMD 8551. Working OK On all three modes, but on gas it has started to make a bang sound every time it re-ignites. Very annoying during sleeping hours. Hoping it's not a dangerous fault. Can anyone suggest what the cause may be and how to rectify. Thanks in advanc
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Break away system
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Our van will be in storage for a few months, what do we have to do?
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Van tyre pressures.
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I'm towing an A Van Liam that weighs about 2000lg loaded. Am running about 40 psi in van tyres. Thoughts?
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Snow chains
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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...
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iPhone ios11 implications
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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...
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BEWARE ---- SOLDERED JOINTS - THIS TIME ON ANDERSON PLUG & CHINESE WIRE ON SOLAR PANELS
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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....
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