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Interior lights in LV 485 Geist Caravan Year 2005
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We have just purchased this van and can't work out how the lights in Bathroom area and over Kitchen sink work. Book says these run on 12V. Other lights on 240V are OK. Previous owners didn't mention faults but when asked how they worked said they didn't know. No response from battery. Is there a switch so...
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Blue Hills
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Cracked Jayco mag wheel
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Hello everyone, I had a van service carried out last Thursday & both wheels were cleaned. I discovered one tyre was cracking so I opted to change both. The tyre dealer refused to put a tyre on one rim as he spotted a cracked spoke. I've just done a trip of around 8,000 Kms on that wheel - perhaps with t...
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3 way fridge performance on 12 volt.
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Sorry. The dreaded fridge performance thread again! Dometic 3 way RM 4306. 12 volt supply at back of fridge (heater terminals) reads 13.2 volts. turn fridge to 12 volt and reading drops to 12.2 volts. supply wire is 10mm2. i have bypassed the 12 volt supply and run a very heavy feed direct from my house b...
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Leonaot
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UHF CB: Antenna "gain" discussed
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While I have time on my hands I thought I'd discuss antenna gain too as it's a much misunderstood subject. The theory ---------- The first thing to make clear is whoever coined the word "gain" in regard to antenna performance was an idiot. Antennas do not and cannot add energy to a radio signal. This is a...
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Mike Harding
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UHF Radio recommendations
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Greetings All, Does anyone have an opinion on a UHF radio and I think more importantly, the antenna. I am a total novice when it comes to these things but I believe most would consider them an excellent investment when out and about Thank you Brian -- Edited by BrianF on Friday 3rd of March 2017 01:40:1...
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BrianF
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Dual Battery System
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we have just installed a dual battery system using an Redarc BCDC and Optima Yellowtop battery. Simple set up but I don't know if we should keep using the battery when we aren't travelling ie in the city. Should we leave the fridge in the vehicle. This has been suggested to us as the thing to do but I'm unsu...
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Ger08
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coramal springs
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Hello there can anyone tell me where to purchase in Sydney springs for a Coramal van . The manufacture wants $265 Tks and Rgs Mike
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teago
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Fridges
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Hi Everyone , I own a ex School bus converted as a motorhome 12v/240v, My 12v fridge has just decided to retire and considering a new one is worth double that on a standard household fridge, I was wondering if it is possible to use a household fridge and convert it to 12/240v?
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Mikemalone
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long range fuel tanks
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What are the pros and cons of long range fuel tanks, especially on vehicles like Mitsy Challengers, that have high fuel usage towing and small fuel tank Cheers, John.
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meetoo
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Caravan feet supports
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What would one call the feet support shoes/blocks etc on the bottom of these supports ??.
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Papou
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Which Jockey Wheel out of these two?
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Hi, I have two Jockey Wheels that came with my little poptop van (both Al-ko) - which one would be stronger/support more weight, please? I'm pretty sure the Al-ko Power Mover would be best on grass (fatter wheel) but is it the strongest? (pics attached) Thanks! -- Edited by NannyJam on Saturday 4t...
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NannyJam
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Grey water tanks
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Hi all, We are very wet behind the ears and just setting up our first van! (therefore please excuse a certain level of ignorance, or at least inexperience, from here on!!). My question is about the best method of capturing grey water. The van doesn't have a sullage tank already fitted and we will only be...
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SouthernComfort
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Leveling up a parked Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop
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Just wondering if anyone knows if the struts/legs(?) that you put down to stabilise/level a Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop would level it up on ground that had an approximate 12-15° slope? (back-end up the slope, front-end down) Any idea what the maximum slope would be? (besides the obvious answer of '...
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NannyJam
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Umm electric brakes... eek!?
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My car (Ford Falcon S/W) is currently in having the Red Arc electric brake controller thinggie fitted (they apparently ran out of time to finish it yesterday).
Just been reading some comments and now I'm having an 'eek!' moment!
When I get my car back, I can just plug the cable into my 1999 Jayco Sta...
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NannyJam
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Odd electric brake problem - HELP
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Hoping someone on here can offer some guidance. Having an issue with the electric brake on the driver's side on our Jayco Starcraft Outback single axle (passenger side has no issue). After a bit of driving the driver side brake "sticks" when I apply the brakes (too often, but not 100% of the time). The o...
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Moose2
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Can the roof of my Van Support me
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Hi all, Just wondering whether the roof of my van can support my weight 85kg. IF I were to lay a 12mm ply sheet 1000mm x 1800mm.down each side, so to spread the load. So I can Wash and polish it bit by bit. Its a 2015 Jayco Journey Outback with full glass finish. Regards Jim ...
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Hey Jim
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Can you recommend a good Vast Satellite Receiver..........
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...
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kiwijims
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Turning on Engle Fridge/Freezer first time usung 240 v
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Hi all I have a MT80F 75 LTR fridge/freezer and going to turn on for the first time using 240v What temp do I set it to ?????? also once cooled down what temp do you set it to for the fridge/freezer hope makes sense Thanks Wombat56 Ron
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wombat56
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Fitting a roof rack on a 5th Wheeler roof
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Hi al, we have a 2008 Cross Roads 5th wheeler, and want to fit a small rack on the roof to be able to secure our stand up paddle boards, but not knowing where the aluminium frames are to drill into to get a solid based, i am worried.. Has anyone done this with out the issue of water leaking etc.. Branchie ...
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Branchie
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nbn speeds for the end user...
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http://blog.iinet.net.au/nbn-speeds-for-the-end-user/?dclid=CIuu1fK_oc4CFVaUvAodpX0ASg&utm_campaign=nbn_liimitless&utm_medium=display&utm_source=outbrain&utm_content=nbnspeeds&utm_term=&dclid=CIXuwoX_mtICFYQ5lgodduMMZg
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