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Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. Just returned from a two week free camp trip. Small problem. I know the 12v fridge position is not very efficient, when I arrive at destination and fridge may be around 6c , switch to gas and it continues to climb. Sometimes as high as 12c before starting to fall. I have tried setting on everything...

mr glassies · mr glassies

yehaaa got the air on going yesterday arvo. 2.5 kelvin actor split inverter . Run it yesterday but today after coming back from fishing della wanted to finish the washing cranked it up on park power . When she finished I switched over to batteries . With 2 12 volt compressor fridges 1 12 volt fan tv and t...

in transit · in transit

When we switch on the HWS it usually doesn't start. Twisting or bumping the reset beside it usually fixes the problem. However the red LED never illuminates. I have recrimped the connections but the problem is internal. The switch checks out OK so it is just the reset device and I don't know what type of...

GwenPete · GwenPete

I found information on this site a while ago. Zero Breeze has anyone used this. Is service available in Australia does anyone know who sells in Australia. this is our first post since joining thanks Gwen & Peter

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

Hi all, Have just purchased a Holden Colorado 7 Trailblazer, and was wondering if any one else has, and where they put a portable fridge? I have the run of the mill Waeco 50L fridge, and in my previous car it was easy (a ute), just bolt a fridge slide onto a false floor in the tub and there you go! But now I ha...

Phil C · Phil C

gday all i have some large >100mm tears in my plastic fly screens. Any ideas on how to fix them please? Cheers

AlMar · AlMar

2012 Jayco Sterling with slide-out When we connect the hose to the water inlet, everything works fine. However, if we do not connect the hose, and use the on-board tanks instead, then when I turn on the pump, the pump runs continuously (with all taps off) and water is squirted out of the outside hose con...

TA · TA

Good morning to all I have a 2001 Toyota Prado 3.0 Turbo Diesel its got a Roo System's chip and 3 '' stainless steel exhaust to try a improve the power when towing our caravan its 1700 full loaded so well with in limit Towing the caravan at xmas time to Pambula the car seamed to struggle only get to 60 klms up...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Guys, Just another newbie question. Just fitted a CB Question is do you put your your call sign on the back of the van ? Good idea or bad ? I have to say all I have heard so far is a lot of trash talkso not sure I want people to know that easily,sad to say. However when we are on the road we are keen to hear from re...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Pin 9 on my on my 12 pin plug melted on our recent trip so Iam going to have to retire it with an Anderson plug, the 12 pin plugs are useless for fridge wiring as the pin holes are to small in diameter ,anyway I don't want to solder the connections,can anyone recommend a good crimping tool...

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

G,day, any one know if there is a difference between on, and off-road brake shoes? I know there is a difference with the magnets. Also, can you mix and match different brands. Having trouble sourcing them. Existing are Al-Ko 12 x 2 jnch For an off road van. (if that matters) Thanks in advance Dave

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.statewide4x4.com.au/gvm-products/faqs.aspx

Leonaot · Leonaot

Does anyone have any experience with a GCM upgrade. Lovells Springs say they can increase the GCM on my BT50 to 7000kg. Full certification for Australia wide use included. Looking for members who may have had any experience with this or anything similar.

Craig1 · Craig1

As macka advised I checked the fridge drain line today. It was fitted with a black plug with a tiny, paper clip wire just fits, hole, too small for mud wasp but still big enough for something to nest. Pulling it off disturbed from the inside fridge tray, so check this as well. N504 Thetford, large single d...

iana · iana

I am going to mount a canopy on the back of our tray top ute, it has no windows, so the interior rear view mirror will be come redundant. Can anyone out there tell be if the mirror is required, if not I'm thinking of removing it and fitting a rear view monitor there. I have read some goobly gook on the net, but i...

Craig1 · Craig1

Does anyone know if Heron q condensor unit, ie the bottom floor bit has an actual drain hose? cant see one but getting a drip of water from moulding area between floor and wall when on cooling mode.( Got rid of wasp from condensate line, which flooded inside seat, now need to invent a screen). cheers and t...

Daveo85 · Daveo85

Hello fellow travellers, I was looking at getting my Satellite upgraded for Foxtel and the cost and the parts plus the amount you need to pay to get a little TV. adds is just too much . Plus the extra cables and box needed So I started to look about for options, Do you have a good wireless dongle 4G. when...

Trevor law · Trevor law

In the ensuite we have two LEDS on one light switch,have 8 LEDs sometimes we get 8 LEDs some time 4 LEDs.Same in shower recess .We have 4 down lights in bedroom one is only 4 LEDs rest are 8 LEDs ,that is the same sometimes 8 next day 4 again.Anyone got any solutions,thanks for any information Just movin du...

wombat56 · wombat56

Hi All Hope you had a great New Year I have the Scanguage 11 installed does anyone have this in there 2016 BT50 and what code do you use for the Transmission Temperature and is it easy to do as I am not very well clued in this area Thanx inanticipation Ron

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=305818003147320&id=100011573682446

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	3 way fridge (Preview) Hi all. Just returned from a two week free camp trip. Small problem. I know the 12v fridge position is not very efficient, when I arrive at destination and fridge may be around 6c , switch to gas and it continues to climb. Sometimes as high as 12c before starting to fall. I have tried setting on everything...	Colin Penrose	22	1978	07:54 PM Jan 19, 2017 by Robnb
	Kelvinator split system (Preview) yehaaa got the air on going yesterday arvo. 2.5 kelvin actor split inverter . Run it yesterday but today after coming back from fishing della wanted to finish the washing cranked it up on park power . When she finished I switched over to batteries . With 2 12 volt compressor fridges 1 12 volt fan tv and t...	mr glassies	9	1301	09:14 PM Jan 18, 2017 by banjo
	Suburban HWS reset (Preview) When we switch on the HWS it usually doesn't start. Twisting or bumping the reset beside it usually fixes the problem. However the red LED never illuminates. I have recrimped the connections but the problem is internal. The switch checks out OK so it is just the reset device and I don't know what type of...	in transit	7	1187	05:03 PM Jan 18, 2017 by ants_oz
	Anyone have information about Zero Breeze portable air conditioner (Preview) I found information on this site a while ago. Zero Breeze has anyone used this. Is service available in Australia does anyone know who sells in Australia. this is our first post since joining thanks Gwen & Peter	GwenPete	4	2064	08:57 AM Jan 18, 2017 by Ironman162
	Fridge in Colorado 7 (Preview) Hi all, Have just purchased a Holden Colorado 7 Trailblazer, and was wondering if any one else has, and where they put a portable fridge? I have the run of the mill Waeco 50L fridge, and in my previous car it was easy (a ute), just bolt a fridge slide onto a false floor in the tub and there you go! But now I ha...	woofta and precious	9	1946	08:27 PM Jan 17, 2017 by Jenko1
	Plastic fly screens (Preview) gday all i have some large >100mm tears in my plastic fly screens. Any ideas on how to fix them please? Cheers	Phil C	9	1921	11:07 AM Jan 17, 2017 by Phil C
	Puzzling Water System Problem (Preview) 2012 Jayco Sterling with slide-out When we connect the hose to the water inlet, everything works fine. However, if we do not connect the hose, and use the on-board tanks instead, then when I turn on the pump, the pump runs continuously (with all taps off) and water is squirted out of the outside hose con...	AlMar	10	1490	01:14 PM Jan 16, 2017 by mr glassies
	No Power (Preview) Good morning to all I have a 2001 Toyota Prado 3.0 Turbo Diesel its got a Roo System's chip and 3 '' stainless steel exhaust to try a improve the power when towing our caravan its 1700 full loaded so well with in limit Towing the caravan at xmas time to Pambula the car seamed to struggle only get to 60 klms up...	TA	10	1347	06:44 AM Jan 16, 2017 by TA
	CB RADIO CALL SIGN (Preview) Guys, Just another newbie question. Just fitted a CB Question is do you put your your call sign on the back of the van ? Good idea or bad ? I have to say all I have heard so far is a lot of trash talkso not sure I want people to know that easily,sad to say. However when we are on the road we are keen to hear from re...	Col Rennie	23	2893	09:29 PM Jan 15, 2017 by Two Strays
	Anderson plug (Preview) Pin 9 on my on my 12 pin plug melted on our recent trip so Iam going to have to retire it with an Anderson plug, the 12 pin plugs are useless for fridge wiring as the pin holes are to small in diameter ,anyway I don't want to solder the connections,can anyone recommend a good crimping tool...	Ron-D	18	2116	12:32 PM Jan 15, 2017 by Ron-D
	Brake Shoes (Preview) G,day, any one know if there is a difference between on, and off-road brake shoes? I know there is a difference with the magnets. Also, can you mix and match different brands. Having trouble sourcing them. Existing are Al-Ko 12 x 2 jnch For an off road van. (if that matters) Thanks in advance Dave	Birdy1710	12	1776	08:20 AM Jan 14, 2017 by patrol03
	Further info on upgrading GCM of a vehicle (Preview) http://www.statewide4x4.com.au/gvm-products/faqs.aspx	rockylizard	22	1563	07:38 PM Jan 13, 2017 by macka17
	GCM upgrade (Preview) Does anyone have any experience with a GCM upgrade. Lovells Springs say they can increase the GCM on my BT50 to 7000kg. Full certification for Australia wide use included. Looking for members who may have had any experience with this or anything similar.	Leonaot	21	9810	12:16 AM Jan 13, 2017 by macka17
	Thetford 3 way fridge drain line (Preview) As macka advised I checked the fridge drain line today. It was fitted with a black plug with a tiny, paper clip wire just fits, hole, too small for mud wasp but still big enough for something to nest. Pulling it off disturbed from the inside fridge tray, so check this as well. N504 Thetford, large single d...	Craig1	2	848	07:56 PM Jan 11, 2017 by Craig1
	Rear veiw mirror. (Preview) I am going to mount a canopy on the back of our tray top ute, it has no windows, so the interior rear view mirror will be come redundant. Can anyone out there tell be if the mirror is required, if not I'm thinking of removing it and fitting a rear view monitor there. I have read some goobly gook on the net, but i...	iana	12	1259	05:09 PM Jan 11, 2017 by iana
	heron q split system air con (Preview) Does anyone know if Heron q condensor unit, ie the bottom floor bit has an actual drain hose? cant see one but getting a drip of water from moulding area between floor and wall when on cooling mode.( Got rid of wasp from condensate line, which flooded inside seat, now need to invent a screen). cheers and t...	Craig1	3	897	09:26 PM Jan 10, 2017 by Craig1
	Foxtel Via Wireless when travelling (Preview) Hello fellow travellers, I was looking at getting my Satellite upgraded for Foxtel and the cost and the parts plus the amount you need to pay to get a little TV. adds is just too much . Plus the extra cables and box needed So I started to look about for options, Do you have a good wireless dongle 4G. when...	Daveo85	0	1257	05:55 PM Jan 10, 2017 by Daveo85
	Led down lights (Preview) In the ensuite we have two LEDS on one light switch,have 8 LEDs sometimes we get 8 LEDs some time 4 LEDs.Same in shower recess .We have 4 down lights in bedroom one is only 4 LEDs rest are 8 LEDs ,that is the same sometimes 8 next day 4 again.Anyone got any solutions,thanks for any information Just movin du...	Trevor law	10	1184	11:22 PM Jan 9, 2017 by macka17
	Scanguage 11 codes for TFT Mazda BT50 2016 (Preview) Hi All Hope you had a great New Year I have the Scanguage 11 installed does anyone have this in there 2016 BT50 and what code do you use for the Transmission Temperature and is it easy to do as I am not very well clued in this area Thanx inanticipation Ron	wombat56	5	2211	04:33 PM Jan 8, 2017 by wombat56
	Those who do their own service (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=305818003147320&id=100011573682446	Aus-Kiwi	16	1467	01:59 PM Jan 8, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
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