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revemike · revemike

I have been asked to provide photos of the 'cradle' I built for my Reich Caravan Scales. The photos are below this overview of what I have done I first took a trip to the local weigh bridge to get a weight of my van loaded and carrying one tank of water (85kg). The Weigh Bridge Weight: 2500kg I carried out t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello techies, 12 volt pump. we need another water pump. Can anyone tell me is there a difference in the operation of a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.8 lpm and a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.3 lpm. or should we buy one that is exactly the same. Thanks

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi there. After several attempts i still cant register onto this forum Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me? Im sure ive read it can be like a chinese puzzle, at this moment in time, i have to agree!!!! Cheers. Kezngaz.

Blue Hills · Blue Hills

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...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

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...

Leonaot · Leonaot

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...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

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...

BrianF · BrianF

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...

Ger08 · Ger08

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...

teago · teago

Hello there can anyone tell me where to purchase in Sydney springs for a Coramal van . The manufacture wants $265 Tks and Rgs Mike

Mikemalone · Mikemalone

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?

meetoo · meetoo

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.

Papou · Papou

What would one call the feet support shoes/blocks etc on the bottom of these supports ??.

NannyJam · NannyJam

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...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

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...

NannyJam · NannyJam

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 '...

NannyJam · NannyJam

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...

Moose2 · Moose2

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...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

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 ...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...

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	Reich Caravan Scales (Preview) I have been asked to provide photos of the 'cradle' I built for my Reich Caravan Scales. The photos are below this overview of what I have done I first took a trip to the local weigh bridge to get a weight of my van loaded and carrying one tank of water (85kg). The Weigh Bridge Weight: 2500kg I carried out t...	revemike	6	7351	01:57 PM Mar 12, 2017 by Brenda and Alan
	Water pump (Preview) Hello techies, 12 volt pump. we need another water pump. Can anyone tell me is there a difference in the operation of a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.8 lpm and a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.3 lpm. or should we buy one that is exactly the same. Thanks	the rocket	13	1551	08:41 PM Mar 11, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Registering on to lcool.com.. (Preview) Hi there. After several attempts i still cant register onto this forum Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me? Im sure ive read it can be like a chinese puzzle, at this moment in time, i have to agree!!!! Cheers. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	3	2035	01:11 PM Mar 10, 2017 by kezngaz
	Interior lights in LV 485 Geist Caravan Year 2005 (Preview) 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...	Blue Hills	8	1056	06:29 PM Mar 8, 2017 by Landfall
	Cracked Jayco mag wheel (Preview) 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...	Warren-Pat_01	17	2801	11:39 PM Mar 7, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	3 way fridge performance on 12 volt. (Preview) 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...	Leonaot	9	2302	06:16 PM Mar 7, 2017 by AJC
	UHF CB: Antenna "gain" discussed (Preview) 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...	Mike Harding	12	3417	03:39 PM Mar 7, 2017 by Cupie
	UHF Radio recommendations (Preview) 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...	BrianF	11	3334	03:30 PM Mar 7, 2017 by BrianF
	Dual Battery System (Preview) 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...	Ger08	8	2063	11:20 PM Mar 6, 2017 by C00P
	coramal springs (Preview) Hello there can anyone tell me where to purchase in Sydney springs for a Coramal van . The manufacture wants $265 Tks and Rgs Mike	teago	5	1038	07:00 PM Mar 5, 2017 by macka17
	Fridges (Preview) 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?	Mikemalone	11	1926	04:10 PM Mar 5, 2017 by Snippy
	long range fuel tanks (Preview) 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.	meetoo	19	4221	12:56 PM Mar 5, 2017 by macka17
	Caravan feet supports (Preview) What would one call the feet support shoes/blocks etc on the bottom of these supports ??.	Papou	9	2516	02:42 AM Mar 5, 2017 by macka17
	Which Jockey Wheel out of these two? (Preview) 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...	NannyJam	4	2178	05:44 PM Mar 4, 2017 by NannyJam
	Grey water tanks (Preview) 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...	SouthernComfort	27	3377	03:36 PM Mar 4, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Leveling up a parked Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop (Preview) 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 '...	NannyJam	13	1700	12:59 PM Mar 4, 2017 by NannyJam
	Umm electric brakes... eek!? (Preview) 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...	NannyJam	6	1282	10:42 PM Mar 2, 2017 by Cupie
	Odd electric brake problem - HELP (Preview) 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...	Moose2	6	2829	01:42 PM Mar 1, 2017 by Cupie
	Can the roof of my Van Support me (Preview) 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 ...	Hey Jim	18	1450	10:40 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Can you recommend a good Vast Satellite Receiver.......... (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...	kiwijims	11	1276	03:50 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Delta18
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