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2017 is shaping up to be quite interesting
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Gday... I just love my 'fix' of GN forum every morning - specially techie threads. It really sets me up for the day ahead. And it appears that to make sure my life, and spirit, are lifted each morning we have another topic to add to the list of WDH, generators, grey water, weights and electrical threads .....
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Cooling in Alto teardrop caravan
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Hi Everyone, I just returned from Renmark South Australia, The temperature hit 40 and the air conditioner gave out overnight. The next day it worked but wasn't cold enough to make any real difference to the temperature in the camper. I was on mains power, under shade, blinds closed and had the awni...
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gearbox temps
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Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...
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Air vent repair
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hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.
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all wheel braking on vans over 2000kg GVM
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I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...
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Has anybody put a chip in their dmax?
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I have a 2011 dmax , and want a bit more power. Has anybody put a chip, such as a steinbaur or DP chip in theirs for more power? I am interested in your views Thanks, Bill
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Running a laptop off the caravan 12v system.
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Does anyone have any info on this, it looks like depending on the computer and the number of cells in the battery, the supply can be anything from 11.5 to 19v. The 12v adaptors for car use, sounds more like a suppressor, to cut out engine and alternator noise. Certainly I am confused about the supply vol...
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caravan antennas
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Best value for money free to air caravan antenna,brand and model, rate yours please. Ty lan
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2017 FORD F450 XLT - Good to Modify
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Is it good idea to remake 2017 FORD F450 XLT installing a truck camper. I plan to buy this one due to power it has and install 2017 Northern Lite Special Edition Series Campers 9-6 Q CLA
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Pre wired rear camera? Where is cable?
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Hi Trying to find the other end of the camera cable? We bought a 18 month old Golden Eagle van privately. it is pre wired for a camera with the 4 pin round connector at the tow ball end but no camera or sign of the cable at the rear. Seller said it came prewired but didn't know where the other end was. Rang...
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First Anode Replacement
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Hi all, I pulled the van out today to ready it for a specific trip. Its 10 months old. I wanted to drain the water tank and check the Anode for wear. First I lifted the relief valve at the top. No pressure at all . Soooo in undid the 1 and 1/16 hex head some hissing and a small mist of cold water. Another turn m...
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Lithium Batteries
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We are being tempted to consider using lithium batteries instead of deep cell batteries as our power source in our bus conversion. Does anyone have any practical knowledge of this sort of set up?
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Tyre pressure monitors
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Hello, I'm looking for your expert opinions about installing monitors on our wheels to detect tyre pressure changes. There are several brands available and at the $400 mark I don't want to make a mistake. Our van is single axel so a tyre failure is more risky than for dual axels.
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Windows 10 another glitch called Tablet Mode
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I hope that this is in the correct section, as I could not find a sticky for computers Today without any warning, on my desktop, Windows 10 decided that I needed another updateI (being the boss) decided that I did notFor whatever reason or how and why, Windows 10 decided to go into tablet modeTablet mode...
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Deep Cycle Battery Bosch 120 AH AGM
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I have just purchased 2 off, 120 AH AGM Deep Cycle Batteries, from a local supplier in my home townBosch BAC12-120RFMOut of the box they were both showing identical voltage of 12.73 VConnecting them in parallel with 35 mm square cable, they were charging at 14.27 volts and 11.4 amps, from a 15 amp Proje...
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copied from another website not my words ! what do you all think ? fuse on negative connection to battery !!!!!
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Why should I put a fuse in both the positive AND negative leads of my CB radio?Why fuse the negative lead? VERY good question. I'll try to explain. Vehicles use the chassis/frame for some of their DC grounds. The negative lead of the battery is attached to the chassis and usually the engine block. The ca...
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Thetford Issue - maybe
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I have an issue with my toilet area. When I removed the cassette for cleaning there is FRESH water gathering under the cassette. A lot of water not just a drip. Maybe a cup and a half. I have felt around to see if any pipes are leaking or any joins are not quite right but cannot find anything. Has anyone had an...
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Battery question - not caravan related - 24volt 10ah
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I have a battery powered lawnmower which until now has been faultless and usually gets through the mowing duties of the whole yard no problem. Its a 24 volt 10ah sealed lead acid. I always touch it up by charging for about an hour before each use and let it cool after use and store fully charged. The batte...
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Any experiencce with Lithium house batteries
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HI Team Enjoying the forums and can see how helpful and fun everyone is. Terrific. I was wondering if anyone had purchased Lithium batteries to use as house batteries in a caravan or motorhome. Ours collapses after working on corregated roads these last few months and want a robust solution. Hubby...
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hiace rear door canvas awning
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Just curious to know if anyone has an awning specifically to fit a Toyota hiace rear door ... canvas preferred . We have a fiama side awning and would like to extend liveable space by opening up rear tail gate with a privacy awning of some kind . Realise a tarp just thrown over the tail gate would work but is...
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