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ATM Weights
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We brought a brand new caravan 6 and half years ago. We have just realized after weighting when packed with the water tanks full and full gas bottles we are over the allowable ATM weight, this does not allow us much for food and clothes. I have contacted the manufacture and they are no help, I have b...
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GPS on my 2015 Fiat Ducato
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Hi everyone, I am new to your forum and I really look forward to your advise and hopefully offering my experiences to you. I have traded in my old faithful and am purchasing a new Avida motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato. The dealer has advised me that the new vehicle will not have the built in GPS system ac...
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Toilets
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Hi I am new to this forum and am looking for advice on putting a toilet into an old furniture removal van that I'm turning into an RV. I don't know weather to put a cassette system in or a tank underneath, which i have room for. Can anyone please assist. Cheers Hound Dog
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Diesel Fuel/Filters/Foam.
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Hi All. Have a Toyota 200 Series, V8, TT, Diesel and its 2013 model. Started its life (new) on BP Diesel only and replaced 2 x fuel filters in the first year; we then completed 45000.00 Km`s using various fuels depending on which state we were in, and only replaced 1x fuel filter in the 12 months. All due to...
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track me
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Does anyone know of a tracking device that can be fitted to a van permanently , aside from leaving a phone in the van and it going flat . I recollect seeing something that served the purpose on another website but cant remember where or what . It would be good if it could be left on indefinitely and kept cha...
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New Jayco Style of Caravan.
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I don't know if this interests the group, but a few weeks ago I was at the Jayco dealership, and there was a new style van just released, its an off -road unit built along conventional lines, gas cylinders mounted out side on the "A" frame, outside tool box etc. Bed east/west across the back. Aluminium cl...
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water tanks
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Hi.I have 3 80lt water tanks.During the Easter break we Went to a nearby spot for a few days.Day 4 and water ceased to pump into van one tank was empty and the pump just sucked air even though 2 more tanks were full and inline.Plus i used plug hole to fit hoses to be accessible at side of van.I have also fitted...
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Gas Supply and Flue Restrictions under window - AS5601.2 2013
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Could any gas fitter or plumber advise the requirements for gas heater flue under an opening window of a caravan - preferably quoting the reference to AS5601.2 2013
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Suburban HWS Thermostat Replacement
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Any advice would be appreciated.
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Scan gauge II
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Hi all , I'm going to invest in a SG II , been checking on ebay , can anyone tell me where they got theirs and price ? on more recent purchases not 6 mths ago
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mezza56
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Caravan Suspension
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Hi all, long time no see just like to put something out there to you, looking at purchasing new van which they say is a semi off road van so therefore on the Alko independent suspension they have only fitted one shocker to each wheel leaving one mounting point empty. Is this a smart thing to do leaving four...
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Pump to fill caravan tanks.
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Holding up plastic 20 liter containers full of water to fill the van's water tanks is hard work. I need to find a small 12 volt pump that can pump the water up. If I put a hose each side of a normal caravan water 'pressure pump', will it suck up firstly the air then the water through the inlet hose without the p...
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Technical literature, bulletins & select user manuals for AL-KO products.
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Found this AL-KO site which contains all you need to know about repairing or adjusting their brakes, bearings, axles, couplings, jockey wheels etc. Lots of useful authoritative information from the manufacturer. http://www.alko.com.au/technical-literature/ Good Luck
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2012 Roadstar hot water problem
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Hot water outlet on the caravan literally blew off yesterday. Found a plumber and a new fitting. It was brass not plastic so was confident it would be strong enough . Fitted it and bingo had hot water again. But after a shower today the hot water outlet blew off again !! Is there a thermostat somewhere ?...
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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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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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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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