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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...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

A couple of weeks ago after returning from a trip I posted my concern about the van swaying on the return journey without any crosswind, the difference between the outward and the return trips had been that I had reduced the tyre pressure in the rear tyres on the way home. I have just returned from a trip t...

jules47 · jules47

Trying to contact Mike and Jeanine - aka "The Doo Crew" - live in Humpty Doo, NT. have sent private message. If you know them could you let them know I am looking to contact them - asap - thanks in advance.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

On our latest trip we set up our full annexe for the first time, while it was up we received some heavy rain and the awning constantly dripped water on the inside of the front annexe wall where the awning meets the roller. The brother in law was camped beside us in his van with only his privacy screens up and...

Cadpete · Cadpete

hi folks, Looking at getting an Android 4G mobile phone to take to UK on trip and then using over here (don't use one yet!). Would like to be able to use the wiki camps app, including satellite setup app as my Samsung Galaxy Tab A does not have a compass module built in. It also seems like a lot of phones no l...

pajero · pajero

when welding on vans chasis should you disconnect your battery

keith and sharon · keith and sharon

I have just replaced a lot of hot and cold water pipes under the van.Now the water pump wont go .If i run leads straight from the battery it works.Any ideas?

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

Hi, I recently purchased an 17ft Viscount Newport which weighs around 1300kg It came with a set of Hayman Reece Weight distribution bars..often called stabiliser bars Someone has said that really they are not necessary on a light weight van and I am considering taking them off ( one less job when hit...

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	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	1557	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	2321	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	1041	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	1259	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	2954	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	850	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	4365	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	1103	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	1124	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	813	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	1958	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	4056	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	2674	10:34 PM Apr 9, 2017 by StewG
	Caravan Sway Update (Preview) A couple of weeks ago after returning from a trip I posted my concern about the van swaying on the return journey without any crosswind, the difference between the outward and the return trips had been that I had reduced the tyre pressure in the rear tyres on the way home. I have just returned from a trip t...	The Belmont Bear	4	1025	06:27 PM Apr 9, 2017 by aussietraveller
	The Doo Crew (Preview) Trying to contact Mike and Jeanine - aka "The Doo Crew" - live in Humpty Doo, NT. have sent private message. If you know them could you let them know I am looking to contact them - asap - thanks in advance.	jules47	2	743	10:35 PM Apr 8, 2017 by jules47
	Leaking Awning (Preview) On our latest trip we set up our full annexe for the first time, while it was up we received some heavy rain and the awning constantly dripped water on the inside of the front annexe wall where the awning meets the roller. The brother in law was camped beside us in his van with only his privacy screens up and...	The Belmont Bear	17	4015	06:03 PM Apr 8, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	4G phone with compass? (Preview) hi folks, Looking at getting an Android 4G mobile phone to take to UK on trip and then using over here (don't use one yet!). Would like to be able to use the wiki camps app, including satellite setup app as my Samsung Galaxy Tab A does not have a compass module built in. It also seems like a lot of phones no l...	Cadpete	15	1388	12:40 PM Apr 8, 2017 by Fine Elsewhere
	welding ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) when welding on vans chasis should you disconnect your battery	pajero	31	2146	11:23 AM Apr 7, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	water pump (Preview) I have just replaced a lot of hot and cold water pipes under the van.Now the water pump wont go .If i run leads straight from the battery it works.Any ideas?	keith and sharon	5	1031	06:34 AM Apr 7, 2017 by wasn_me
	Are Hayman Reece Weight Distribution/Stabiliser Bars Needed on light weight caravan ? (Preview) Hi, I recently purchased an 17ft Viscount Newport which weighs around 1300kg It came with a set of Hayman Reece Weight distribution bars..often called stabiliser bars Someone has said that really they are not necessary on a light weight van and I am considering taking them off ( one less job when hit...	Peter Rose	20	2180	11:33 AM Apr 6, 2017 by kezngaz
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