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Walrus · Walrus

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...

BrianF · BrianF

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...

Jetta7 · Jetta7

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...

iana · iana

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...

pipes · pipes

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...

Macca70 · Macca70

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...

Andrea · Andrea

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

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

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...

iana · iana

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,...

MissGuided · MissGuided

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

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

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...

johns · johns

Can you give me some suggestions how to setup my engel freezer with a second battery please. I have a Ford Territory suv (not 4wd.) I tow a caravan which has a battery compartment not being used.

Stl · Stl

Hi, further to my earlier posting, my hot water unit is leaking. To remove, take bed out, cut and remove bottom of bedside cupboard! When asked why don't they have a panel on the outside, answer, the new ones do now, and if you want we can do that after we remove the unit to reinstall the new one as you can't s...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi all, i know this topic has been thoroughly discussed before but am in need of a recap! When fitting a fridge vent shade is it best to cover top vent also? The shade material is breathable so will let the rising heat out if covering the top is the way to go. Thanks in advance. Kezngaz.

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I have the Primus IQ and have noticed lately that the red operating light is on dimly all the time, never used to be the case, any ideas as to what this might mean? Cheers Vince

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Someone asked how to get water to the toilet . This may solve the problem

The Dogs House · The Dogs House

Fitting out the van cupboards etc with tray, holdalls etc... Anyway, someone generated an issue with our Aircommand Heron 2.2 Aircon, spent lots of time over the weekend trying to fault find the issue. No luck by today, so I looked up Service Agents for Aircommand in Townsville - FNQ Auto Air Gave them...

RosP · RosP

Seeking advice from any others who have experienced a wet bed head and mattress after driving in rain towing Coromal Element 542 or similar. Have met a couple of people with same problem. Van is 2014, and we bought it one year old. First trip North we drove through heavy rain from Perth to Galena camp and...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I did a "Search" on this subject but could not see any results. Has anyone have a more off-road coupling fitted to their van than the standard on-road unit? Previously both on my camper trailer & Jayco Eagle (O-back) I had the Treg hitch fitted. I'm now kicking myself that I did not remove the coupli...

Stuart-Jan · Stuart-Jan

Hi all. We are new to all this stuff so please be patient with me. We are about to purchase a new van to set up for long term touring. ( not sure which one yet, got it down to 3.) as far as power supply. 1 has an andersen plug, and a 7 pin plug. another has a 12 pin plug and an andersen plug. the third only has the 1...

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	Recommendations please (Preview) 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...	Walrus	17	2038	10:23 PM Apr 23, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Comformatic woes. Fiat Ducato 3ltr (Preview) 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...	BrianF	24	7124	11:18 AM Apr 23, 2017 by jules47
	Changing oil in a modern diesel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Jetta7	34	2156	10:30 AM Apr 23, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Diesel fuel line. (Preview) 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...	iana	10	1019	09:30 PM Apr 22, 2017 by iana
	Re. thermostats, etc. (Preview) 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...	pipes	12	1796	03:36 PM Apr 21, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Inverter generators (Preview) 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...	Macca70	10	1899	10:30 AM Apr 21, 2017 by vik351
	Sullage hoses (Preview) 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	Andrea	14	13150	07:48 AM Apr 21, 2017 by Peter Rose
	5th Wheel Manufacturers (Preview) 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...	Captain Ron	5	1416	09:54 PM Apr 20, 2017 by Captain Ron
	Paying for the log book signature (service) (Preview) 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,...	iana	26	2009	08:25 PM Apr 19, 2017 by BARME1
	Battery power (Preview) 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	MissGuided	6	1013	04:14 PM Apr 18, 2017 by AJC
	? on caravan storage (Preview) 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...	Farmhouse	8	1219	09:26 PM Apr 17, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	second battery (Preview) Can you give me some suggestions how to setup my engel freezer with a second battery please. I have a Ford Territory suv (not 4wd.) I tow a caravan which has a battery compartment not being used.	johns	14	2839	08:49 PM Apr 17, 2017 by oldtrack123
	Hot water unit removal (Preview) Hi, further to my earlier posting, my hot water unit is leaking. To remove, take bed out, cut and remove bottom of bedside cupboard! When asked why don't they have a panel on the outside, answer, the new ones do now, and if you want we can do that after we remove the unit to reinstall the new one as you can't s...	Stl	3	821	08:54 AM Apr 17, 2017 by Stl
	Fridge vent shade (Preview) Hi all, i know this topic has been thoroughly discussed before but am in need of a recap! When fitting a fridge vent shade is it best to cover top vent also? The shade material is breathable so will let the rising heat out if covering the top is the way to go. Thanks in advance. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	22	4035	10:48 AM Apr 15, 2017 by macka17
	Tekonsha Primus IQ - light on permanently (Preview) Hi All, I have the Primus IQ and have noticed lately that the red operating light is on dimly all the time, never used to be the case, any ideas as to what this might mean? Cheers Vince	vince56	7	1060	01:43 AM Apr 12, 2017 by Lancelot Link
	Indoor Plumbing Fix (Preview) Someone asked how to get water to the toilet . This may solve the problem	Wombat 280	2	1078	11:07 PM Apr 11, 2017 by Liam McGlinn
	Aircon Repairs Townsville - Recommended Business (Preview) Fitting out the van cupboards etc with tray, holdalls etc... Anyway, someone generated an issue with our Aircommand Heron 2.2 Aircon, spent lots of time over the weekend trying to fault find the issue. No luck by today, so I looked up Service Agents for Aircommand in Townsville - FNQ Auto Air Gave them...	The Dogs House	5	780	10:40 PM Apr 11, 2017 by The Dogs House
	Water seeping into front of Coromal Element while driving in rain. (Preview) Seeking advice from any others who have experienced a wet bed head and mattress after driving in rain towing Coromal Element 542 or similar. Have met a couple of people with same problem. Van is 2014, and we bought it one year old. First trip North we drove through heavy rain from Perth to Galena camp and...	RosP	11	1856	07:26 PM Apr 11, 2017 by RosP
	Off-road couplings (Preview) I did a "Search" on this subject but could not see any results. Has anyone have a more off-road coupling fitted to their van than the standard on-road unit? Previously both on my camper trailer & Jayco Eagle (O-back) I had the Treg hitch fitted. I'm now kicking myself that I did not remove the coupli...	Warren-Pat_01	21	3911	05:30 PM Apr 10, 2017 by Bass
	Andersen plugs. Yes or no. (Preview) Hi all. We are new to all this stuff so please be patient with me. We are about to purchase a new van to set up for long term touring. ( not sure which one yet, got it down to 3.) as far as power supply. 1 has an andersen plug, and a 7 pin plug. another has a 12 pin plug and an andersen plug. the third only has the 1...	Stuart-Jan	11	2421	10:34 PM Apr 9, 2017 by StewG
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