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Bob Jane tyre free replacement trye
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Purchased 2 Bob Jane Tyres last October and have done 5,000 ks, yesterday bumped a sharp gutter and damaged the sidewall, took it to Bob Jane expecting to pay for a new tyre but they replaced it for free, thanks Bob Jane. policy is only for Bob Jane tyres with less than 20% wear
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graeme c
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weights
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I know its a horse thats been flogged before many times and most of the old timers on the forum are sick of it , but I have a query to do with weights again. I have a ranger and have been checking over all my vehicle and van weights . I am running fairly close to the limit on my GCM of 6000kg I investigated other...
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mezza56
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Roof protection
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I'd like to apply some sort of protectant / sealer to the roof of our 'van while it's still fairly new. Can anyone recommend a good product? I've seen ad's for Elixir Plas-T-Cote but not sure if it's the right stuff. Any advice appreciated.
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SouthernComfort
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Rear spring upgrade
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Hi everyone, I have a 2015 rear wheel drive diesel territory and a 17.5 jayco expanda loaded1900kg. I have covered 12000kms in both van and car and noticed rear of territory is a bit lower than when first bought. My question is... will putting heavier duty springs be enough to prevent this happening ag...
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Wiffo
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Tyre Pressure Gauge
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Have just returned from a trip, the ride to the destination was uncomfortable, tire pressures in the ute were as it came out of a service, and checked by a hand held gauge by me, the setting going by the figures on the vehicle door pillar were for medium to high load. On the return trip I used a new tyre infla...
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iana
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Weights again 2
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PS I already realise the HP of the landcruiser is greater but is that the only defining factor ?
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mezza56
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Diesel Heater install.
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A quick question aimed to those that might know. I am doing an install of a Snugger Diesel heater, and I am mounting it under the floor of the van. Now the instructions say that the maximum length of the exhaust pipe is 2 meters, and my reasoning for that is that the supplied exhaust tubing is corrugated, a...
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iana
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Fuse panel or not?
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Hi my problem is we have a 1978 Ford transit with a Franklin camper factory fitted but i cant find a fuse panel for interior lights and power outlets > Any one got any clues Its also fitted with a large solar panel on the roof and I know nothing about solar ,clues here too would be welcome cheers eve...
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pommie vic
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Dometic toilet to a Thetford toilet
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We have a Dometic toilet in our van and have had nothing but problems with it. Now the switch at the top has broken and costs $204 to replace. With all the other problems we have had decided to change to a Thetford C200 CW toilet. We like the idea of having it owns water supply rather than using your good d...
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robjoe
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AdBlue Caution....
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Quote from another site "We have recently had 2 vehicles, a Merc sprinter and the second a BT-50, in the yard at our Tamworth branch who have put AdBlue in their diesel from the same service station. Both of the vehicles Fuel systems were destroyed as the owners added Adblue into the diesel tank rather t...
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RV/Bus weight distribution.
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Hi all. I'm having a hard time finding any way of checking weight distribution of a bus, . . . eg: Toyota coaster corner weights ? I have used various scales and corner weight jacks when I raced open wheeler's and super modified's but I find nothing that will do the job for a heavier commercial vehicles....
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Dr Sable
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Caravan Breakaway actual incident
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I need to replace the battery(prior to going anywhere), BUT has anyone seen or have evidence of the breakaway system actually working in Australia? Not questioning the need for it either. cheers and thanks Craig
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Underslung axels
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I have just bought a 2015 Majestic sierra. I want to under slung the axels and fit a semi off-road tyre to give me a bit more height off the ground. Any advice please.
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Pieter
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12v fridge
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hi hope someone can help. I have a vitrifrigo dp150 fridge and not sure that is working correctly. Temp is ok but it's drawing 6-7 amps and cycles for about 9 minutes on and then 5 minutes off is that correct? tks Ross
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Ross638
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12 v fans
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Hi all , I bought a pair of Sirrocco 12v fans for our van and was fitting them yesterday , I piggybacked them off the 12v lighting in the bedroom that way I could conceal any wiring . I spoke to the manufacturers sparky and he said if he were retro fitting the fans then he'd do the same . The wiring on the bac...
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mezza56
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Leaking hydraulics
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My neighbour has purchased a 1975 franklin glide on.
The unit has four hydraulic stands. One leaks.
He was told by the previous owner to use olive oil in the system.
Is this right? Shouldnt it be brake fluid or similar?
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Eaglemax
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bluetooth lighting
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the new sunliner motorhomes have Bluetooth lighting and according to the salesman there is no wiring in the walls !!!! could someone enlighten me or is he talking crap . there has to be power to the bulb .
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ilcag
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Has anybody seen one of these before?
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Hi, We are new at this and my wife and I just bought a 1999 Toyota Hiace Camper Van. It's basic but will suit our needs. Has anybody got any knowledge how this contraption below works. I know it's for a Dual Battery System. I've followed the leads and the Positive is connected to the Positive on the c...
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Franglen
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Tyres on colarado
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we have a 2015 Holden colarado duel cab with 17" Bridgstone tyres. We have damaged our 2nd spare tyre. 1 st one on side wall with stones, 2 nd one with a screw and a rivet from where ever plus that one had worn enough on the inside drivers side to make it unrepairable. My question would be, why would drivers...
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rainy1850
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TOWBALL WEARING DOWN
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Van AGM is 3200kg, towing with 100 series Cruiser. Weighbridge check all within limits. BUT! The towball after 5000k is tapered toward the top. Replaced with new one and same is happening again. I was told to screw the adjustment screw down until it stops then back half turn. The hitch is a standard A...
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