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goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all need some advice when connecting cb direct to car battery so far have wire with inline fuse connected to positive on battery negative connected to chassis of vehicle .... One question do I need to put an inline fuse in the negative cable connected to chassis read mixed reports .. helppppp...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Hi everyone have been thinking of getting a dash cam have searched here on the GN forum not much there have looked at the DOD LS4 W seems ok reasonably quality and price i am prepared to part with for one what are you using out there if you have one, what are your likes and dislikes about it / them Woody n S...

Vaughan · Vaughan

Does any one have one or have knowledge on how they perform?

DeBe · DeBe

http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dometic-australia-waeco-models-cf-40-cf-50-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer

Mike196 · Mike196

G'Day All, Have just had to replace a tyre on the Van that de laminated.(Van is 5 yrs old this month) Noticed the tread lifted in the centre when placing a chock in front of the wheel, (only one half of the tyre) caught it B4 it let go completely so no damage done fortunately. Got to thinking about the r...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Help... We have a **** of a problem, and just can't seem to flush it out. Exactly our flushing toilet has stopped flushing. Water level fine no blockage. electric fuse checked all good. Pulled flush handle of and lifted cover to find a circuit board. Looks good i don't have a clue but looks good. So am thi...

Dave Jezza · Dave Jezza

Hi all Has anyone out there made or obtained a simple foldable stand or table for their Weber Baby Q?

kezngaz · kezngaz

If i was to upsize the two batteries under the LC 200 bonnet, which side is better for the auxillary, i dont imagine theres a choice. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the starter cables? Cheers. Kezngaz.

Papou · Papou

How many onboard had these added to their suspension and do they help enough to warrent fitting :)??.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I have a 2006 Jayco Conquest, the original (80 litre?) water tank was always hard to fillI fitted a second (59 litre) tank, and connected both tanks at the bottom of each otherBoth tanks while being filled at the original filler pipe, then became twice as hard to fillI had to keep crimping the filler hos...

R and B · R and B

Good Morning All, I have a problem with my vans DCB. My wife and I recently went on a short trip to Brisbane and Sydney. We left the van unpluged and on returning I noticed that the onboard battery was nearly completly flat. The battery has been on charge for a couple of days now and has not gone beyond a qua...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

I have a vehicle with Disc Rotors on the front wheels and Drums on the back. Do ABS. brakes work on both front and rear axles? Have Fun Haji-Baba

Cochise · Cochise

Does anybody know the regulations regarding carrying a spare 4 kg bottle in a motorhome. Vehicle already has 2 x 4 kg bottles factory fitted. Was hoping to be able to carry a spare.

hako · hako

http://survivingdoomsdaythebook.com/run-your-gasoline-generator-on-propane-gas/

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Do you use go jacks to shift your van, boat, car. I do, on our boat on flat concrete pad in the cave on my own. However I can't move the boat / Van on our driveway due in part to it been Stamped with a patterned concrete. Has anyone used larger wheels to overcome the rippled concrete effect????? Jim

iana · iana

Got to start thinking about a heater install again, winter is almost here !!. But checking out the van, I cannot see where it can be installed. Has anyone seen a heater installed under the van? In its own cabinet, ducting run along under the floor?. I have no bench seats, or "U" lounge seats, under the be...

gazza018 · gazza018

has anyone had trouble with the silver line charging system 2015 model I have since found out that the charging system in mine is only a trickle charger and if your battery drops below 11.7.volts the car or solar or 240 volt will not charge them up I asked jayco in perth and was told jayco now use a setec c...

msg · msg

My transit is blowing black smoke. I have taken it to the ford dealership and had it checked out. They checked injectors, fuel, filters, EGR, remapped and couldn't find anything wrong. They advised against using an injector cleaner because it can damage the seals. Its just when I accelerat...

ELWYN54 · ELWYN54

Gday folks, I have electric legs on my slide on and one is failing/failed. No motor sound(gradually slowed down then stopped) power gets to the controller from both remote and wire connection. Currently in Tas and off vehicle. Any suggestions I will have a go at. Thanks

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all I have bought a 100 series cruiser to tow my van which a to ball weight of 290 kg when hooked up it nearly sits its bum on the ground has any body put heaver springs with air bags on help please -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 08:56:30 PM

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	inline fuse on negative lead connected to chassis (Preview) Hi all need some advice when connecting cb direct to car battery so far have wire with inline fuse connected to positive on battery negative connected to chassis of vehicle .... One question do I need to put an inline fuse in the negative cable connected to chassis read mixed reports .. helppppp...	goldenyears	15	1957	11:56 AM Dec 11, 2016 by T1 Terry
	Dash cams are there many GNs using them ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone have been thinking of getting a dash cam have searched here on the GN forum not much there have looked at the DOD LS4 W seems ok reasonably quality and price i am prepared to part with for one what are you using out there if you have one, what are your likes and dislikes about it / them Woody n S...	Woody n Sue	30	3770	11:10 AM Dec 11, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	GME TX 3500 UHF Radio (Preview) Does any one have one or have knowledge on how they perform?	Vaughan	4	1352	02:02 AM Dec 11, 2016 by Joe50
	Waeco cf-40/cf-50 recall (Preview) http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dometic-australia-waeco-models-cf-40-cf-50-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer	DeBe	0	1029	09:36 PM Dec 10, 2016 by DeBe
	Tyre de lamination (Preview) G'Day All, Have just had to replace a tyre on the Van that de laminated.(Van is 5 yrs old this month) Noticed the tread lifted in the centre when placing a chock in front of the wheel, (only one half of the tyre) caught it B4 it let go completely so no damage done fortunately. Got to thinking about the r...	Mike196	11	1785	07:56 PM Dec 10, 2016 by macka17
	Can't Flush. (Preview) Help... We have a **** of a problem, and just can't seem to flush it out. Exactly our flushing toilet has stopped flushing. Water level fine no blockage. electric fuse checked all good. Pulled flush handle of and lifted cover to find a circuit board. Looks good i don't have a clue but looks good. So am thi...	dishlicker	11	1436	08:32 AM Dec 10, 2016 by dishlicker
	Baby Q stand/table (Preview) Hi all Has anyone out there made or obtained a simple foldable stand or table for their Weber Baby Q?	Dave Jezza	23	7143	07:36 AM Dec 10, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	LC 200 battery location (Preview) If i was to upsize the two batteries under the LC 200 bonnet, which side is better for the auxillary, i dont imagine theres a choice. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the starter cables? Cheers. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	10	1170	06:52 AM Dec 10, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Airbags for LC200 series (Preview) How many onboard had these added to their suspension and do they help enough to warrent fitting :)??.	Papou	9	4627	06:00 AM Dec 10, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Jayco water tank hard to fill (Preview) I have a 2006 Jayco Conquest, the original (80 litre?) water tank was always hard to fillI fitted a second (59 litre) tank, and connected both tanks at the bottom of each otherBoth tanks while being filled at the original filler pipe, then became twice as hard to fillI had to keep crimping the filler hos...	Tony Bev	15	4446	06:53 PM Dec 8, 2016 by meetoo
	Deep Cycle Battery (Preview) Good Morning All, I have a problem with my vans DCB. My wife and I recently went on a short trip to Brisbane and Sydney. We left the van unpluged and on returning I noticed that the onboard battery was nearly completly flat. The battery has been on charge for a couple of days now and has not gone beyond a qua...	R and B	6	1028	05:21 PM Dec 8, 2016 by R and B
	ABS Brakes (Preview) I have a vehicle with Disc Rotors on the front wheels and Drums on the back. Do ABS. brakes work on both front and rear axles? Have Fun Haji-Baba	Haji-Baba	9	1269	04:19 PM Dec 8, 2016 by Haji-Baba
	Spare Gas Bottles!! (Preview) Does anybody know the regulations regarding carrying a spare 4 kg bottle in a motorhome. Vehicle already has 2 x 4 kg bottles factory fitted. Was hoping to be able to carry a spare.	Cochise	9	1527	07:05 PM Dec 7, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Running generators on LPG (Preview) http://survivingdoomsdaythebook.com/run-your-gasoline-generator-on-propane-gas/	hako	3	829	09:42 AM Dec 7, 2016 by Jaahn
	Go Jacks (Preview) Hi all, Do you use go jacks to shift your van, boat, car. I do, on our boat on flat concrete pad in the cave on my own. However I can't move the boat / Van on our driveway due in part to it been Stamped with a patterned concrete. Has anyone used larger wheels to overcome the rippled concrete effect????? Jim	Hey Jim	3	1119	01:21 AM Dec 7, 2016 by macka17
	Heater Install. (Preview) Got to start thinking about a heater install again, winter is almost here !!. But checking out the van, I cannot see where it can be installed. Has anyone seen a heater installed under the van? In its own cabinet, ducting run along under the floor?. I have no bench seats, or "U" lounge seats, under the be...	iana	10	1288	12:33 PM Dec 4, 2016 by mr glassies
	jayco silverline (Preview) has anyone had trouble with the silver line charging system 2015 model I have since found out that the charging system in mine is only a trickle charger and if your battery drops below 11.7.volts the car or solar or 240 volt will not charge them up I asked jayco in perth and was told jayco now use a setec c...	gazza018	10	3431	08:11 AM Dec 4, 2016 by gazza018
	Ford Transit Motorhome blowing black smoke on accelleration (Preview) My transit is blowing black smoke. I have taken it to the ford dealership and had it checked out. They checked injectors, fuel, filters, EGR, remapped and couldn't find anything wrong. They advised against using an injector cleaner because it can damage the seals. Its just when I accelerat...	msg	11	5176	02:36 PM Dec 3, 2016 by msg
	Rieko electric legs (Preview) Gday folks, I have electric legs on my slide on and one is failing/failed. No motor sound(gradually slowed down then stopped) power gets to the controller from both remote and wire connection. Currently in Tas and off vehicle. Any suggestions I will have a go at. Thanks	ELWYN54	1	760	11:31 AM Dec 3, 2016 by macka17
	100 series landcruiser (Preview) hi all I have bought a 100 series cruiser to tow my van which a to ball weight of 290 kg when hooked up it nearly sits its bum on the ground has any body put heaver springs with air bags on help please -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 08:56:30 PM	snap1946	7	1818	11:17 AM Dec 3, 2016 by macka17
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