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A Question - Battery isolators
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macka, you might be the person who knows the answer to this, if not some of the gurus may be able to assist. Do modern day caravans have a 12v DC isolation switch? My Jayco Discovery & a friend's StarCraft are the same as each other. There is a "DC" switch inside the vans - from what I can see, this switch...
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Advice on Breakaway device please...
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Apologies in advance for the elementary question, but I'm wondering about the best anchor point for the cable. When I collected the van the dealer just hooked it onto the safety chain D shackle, which surely can't be right. Also, my cable is quite long and I'm concerned about it getting tangled. So guy...
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Door lock
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unlocked the caravan door from outside this morning and the barrel came out. I tried to fit it back in - won't work. So like an idiot I closed the caravan door which I now can't open. I understand it can be forced but you need to know exactly where to force it. I've left a message for a mobile repair person but...
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Brake Controller
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Okay Techie Gurus I am in need of a little advice After a Brake Controller, not too expensive but reliable.... What are your recommendations and any good or bad reviews on the different models and brands out there... Tug is a 2010 Ford Territory and van 14ft Compass, Park Avenue
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The Dogs House
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Hot Water Leak
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We have a little hot water device (Pic attatched) above our sink and it has developed a leak so can not have it going at all to stop water damage. Anyone out there with same and advice re disassemble greatly appreciated
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Bru
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brake controllers
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hi all just wanted to know what would be the best brake controller (Price and ease of operation). we have been recommended a hayman resse one but as this is our first caravan we are not really sure . any advice would be great.
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loulybelle
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E3 code flashing while on cooling..
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G'day all. Help please. My Air command Heron Q is having problems. It runs for a short time then E3 flashes, compressor stops and the fan keeps running. After a while the compressor starts again and the stop start sequence does it again. I have tried a Google search with no luck. We are still in the top end...
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Exhaust Fan connection
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Hi all, anyone out there know if I will get away with connecting an exhaust fan to my Sphere remote lighting circuit?
I am installing the unit soon and that seems to be the closest 12 v wire because I will sacrifice a down light anyway to make the hole. Then I am hoping that when I turn the bathroom light swi...
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Dolly
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RGB LED's
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HELP!! I have installed strip led's on the motorhome. I bench tested them with a 12v transformer at home and all worked perfect. Wired them to the 12v light circuit on the MH and they came on but the IR remote does not work. Change polarity, checked ground, checked switch, checked everything but the e...
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Bas + Eve
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Recommendations please
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We're looking to buy an off-road van with a view to pulling the pin on full-time work, and doing the lap. The van's weights are; TARE WEIGHT: 2900kgATM: 3500kg The big question, is what do we buy for a tug? It very likely won't be a new one. We're looking at a dual cab ute (grandkids on short hops may be pa...
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Comformatic woes. Fiat Ducato 3ltr
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Well my Grey Nomad career has got off to a real bum start. I am booked on the Spirit of Tasmania on Sunday morning and was just getting my new Sunliner Vue fuelled up and the Transmission Warning Light came on and I couldn't select above 3rd gear. This then became 2nd gear and then I couldn't select a gear at...
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Changing oil in a modern diesel
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Hi, A question for the diesel gurus . i have a XTrail diesel, it has always been serviced by Nissan, i want to change the oil mid service intervals (it's out of new car warranty) but not sure if I need to do more than drop the plug and drain the sump plus change filter. what I mean is , is there any cleaning agen...
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Diesel fuel line.
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Installing a primary diesel fuel filter, just near the fuel tank. Is there any reason why I cannot use long fuel hoses, i.e. 1 @ 1 meter inlet, and 1 @ .75 m fuel outlet. Or should I go for steel or copper tube and use the hose as short joiners (double the connections?). Vehicle Mazda BT50 with plastic fuel l...
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iana
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Re. thermostats, etc.
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1991 Mazda T 3500 4 cylinder diesel motor home. Problem! The motor doesn't reach a temp much above, (on the gauge) 60 deg. I have had the radiator replaced, and have replaced the thermostat 3 times. Belts and water levels are checked regularly. The fan drive "boss" has also been replaced, as I was told t...
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Inverter generators
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Fuji Micro inverter generator, engine runs to full throttle, no output. The importers Mills Int don't provide any schematics or repair service, but don't despair, here's the fix. The inverter board controls many things as well as producing 240v, it controls the throttle servo motor, 12vDC for bat...
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Sullage hoses
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We seem to have a lot of problems with sullage hoses splitting. We started with the common ridged ones (25 mm), then replaced them with some dearer ones with smooth inner surface. The latter seem to be even more prone to splitting. Any suggestions? Andrea & John
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5th Wheel Manufacturers
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I am sourcing manufacturers capable of building a 40 foot, custom 5th Wheel van. Simple parameters - "bullet proof" construction able to handle the Great Central Road. All composite frame/floor construction. (no timber other than for quality cabinetry). Any recommendations greatly appreciat...
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Captain Ron
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Paying for the log book signature (service)
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I'm now due for a 40K service, and have been reading up on it. The last two services, done at a well known Mazda service establishment, the paper work lists :-have checked the gearbox oil level, (sealed gearbox) checked the clutch (automatic) you would think the mechanic would notice the difference,...
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iana
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Battery power
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i have 1600 watts of solar panels. and what to make my bus off the grid with power how many batteries and amp hours will it need to do so with them watts thx
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? on caravan storage
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We purchased a new Jurgens poptop van in July last year and because we retired early did a fair bit of traveling. As some of you know we have now bought a coffee lounge in a small country town, retirement did not last long...............lol We intend working the coffee shop for about 5 years so now we have...
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