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Antenna mate
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Has anyone got a signal finder app on there phone that definitely has the ability to let you know not only the direction of the signal but also lets you know whether the signal is horizontal or vertical as well.my antenna mate app only gives signal direction,before purchasing another app it would be mu...
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Ron-D
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Ibis3 vs Belair 3400 Air Con
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We are about to take delivery of out first ever van and have now been told the Ibis 3 Air Con is out of stock and our supplier wants to use a Houghton Belair 3400. I have done some research and the specs seem similar, the key one being I think the power at 3200w for the Belair and 3100w for the Ibis. The big diffe...
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Champagne
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Split aircon info..
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Having just had an Aldi split system put in our bedroom I noticed that the pipes do not have any flexible joints. I would like to know, from those that have fitted split systems to their van, if they used any flexible hoses to allow some movement while travelling and splitting the original equipped pipe...
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Truma water heater problem
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I have a gas/electric Truma water heater that works fine most of the time. The only problem I have with it is on a windy day the flame gets blown out constantly. Does anyone else have this problem? I was thinking of designing a wind deflector that I could clip onto the unit where the dust cowl fits. Any thou...
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Spike
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Hot water no flow
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well did a few jobs on the van cleaned out the hot water tank found the sacrificial rod is finished presume that I will be able to get one at a caravan shop ? See pic Then after flushing and refilling, had very little water coming through the hot tap, so after reading the instructions, ( yes ladies I read...
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Woody n Sue
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Water Filter leak
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Hi folks, We have a two-barrel water filter system under our sink. One of the barrels is leaking at the O-ring seal (there are two O-rings, an inner and an outer- the outer is weeping a little water). My first thought was that the filter was blocked, but on examination it does not appear very dirty, and is...
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C00P
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3 way fridge
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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...
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Colin Penrose
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Kelvinator split system
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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...
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mr glassies
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Suburban HWS reset
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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...
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in transit
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Anyone have information about Zero Breeze portable air conditioner
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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
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GwenPete
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Fridge in Colorado 7
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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...
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woofta and precious
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Plastic fly screens
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gday all i have some large >100mm tears in my plastic fly screens. Any ideas on how to fix them please? Cheers
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Phil C
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Puzzling Water System Problem
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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...
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AlMar
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No Power
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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...
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TA
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CB RADIO CALL SIGN
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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...
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Col Rennie
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Anderson plug
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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...
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Ron-D
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Brake Shoes
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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
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Birdy1710
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Further info on upgrading GCM of a vehicle
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http://www.statewide4x4.com.au/gvm-products/faqs.aspx
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rockylizard
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GCM upgrade
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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.
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Leonaot
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Thetford 3 way fridge drain line
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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...
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