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light material for cupboards that has laminate look (not wood grain/plywood) but is not MDF?
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Background: Aiming to make some cupboards using pine for frame and then sheeting this (as opposed to the all MDF approach re weight). If I don't want a wood grain look (e.g. plywood) but rather want a more modern look (e.g. white) what material should I be looking for the sheeting/front faces? And wh...
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flat towing a Jimny
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Hi everyone Paul and I would like to flat tow a Suzuki Jimny but we have heard that certain modifications need to be made to this vehicle before it can be. So my question is what type of modifications need to be done i.e. does it need a dog clutch. Thanks in advance Debbie and Paul
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justcampin
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emergency stop.
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I have just fitted a push button switch under my brake pedal, when the pedal is depressed very hard as in an emergency stop the button is depressed and puts full power back to the van instantly, bypassing the electric brake switch. I have had a situation when on a wet road a car pulled out in front of me, the...
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Steep driveway
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Hi all We have an adria 662up caravan and a steep driveway. My husband has to build a ramp every time we take the van out or bring it home. He has been doing this for about five years now and the ramp is getting to heavy for him. I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a light weight alternative....
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What do I really need to do to my 2012 Sahara for travelling and towing a 3.5 t full off road Majectic Navagator 22.6.
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I would like to hear what really is necessary to do to the suspension, (air bags, lift kits, up grade suspension etc) Also i would like some recommendations on buying Bull bars, winches, and accessories etc. From where or who and what. I am from Sunshine coast area.
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Scott V
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May Day, May Day, May Day. Water Pump
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Hi All, We are in Sandstone WA.Our water pump switch on our Drifter house Monitor is Stuffed on our maiden trip. The pump will work only if I hold the hardest plugs X 2 at the rear in the cuboard in our Jayco Journey Outback. I need to remove the unit total to try and fix the 2 clip in plugs behind. I cannot see...
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Hey Jim
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Do you lubricate your studs?
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Habits from working in wet conditions, always lubricate threads, not so much to do them up, but to undo them when the time comes. I agree that torque settings would be different. When did I ever torque up wheel nuts, never, any other nuts or bolts, except for cylinder head nuts never, there may have bee...
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iana
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What size 12 V wire to Ciga plug
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Noticed the original wire under the van to external ciga plugs has copped some damage over the years so I would like to replace it. Original wire appears to fine for my liking. so i am asking what is the best size wire to use. Maximum run from battery area to rear of van 16 ft. 1x plug at both ends of van and 2 x p...
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CC Bear
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12volt fridge motion sensor cut out
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Hi - Has anyone out there in grey nomad caravan land fitted one of those motion sensor cut- out switches for their 12 volt fridge to stop battery drain when stationary. I am wondering if they are any good and trouble free or any bad experiences with them . We are getting fed up with putting fridge items in...
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Paulo
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Rejuvenating an old Jayco Heritage (Fibreglass)
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Good Morning everyone, Just a quick one, we have an old Jayco Heritage van that has some severe crazing on one side so the other day I saw an ad for a product to rejuvenate the gel coat. I requested a quote from the company and I must say they were quick to respond but the product seemed just a little bit expen...
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How to insert photos
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I am trying to insert a photo with a post and it looks like it will come out full size. What is the trick to have it as a thumbnail that you click on to be full size? Help needed please. Thanks Cheers John
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meetoo
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Torque Talk
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Ok guys, i'm going to have a spit about a safety issue that is bugging me I have been trying to to find the correct torque settings for the wheel nuts on my Jayco Stirling so that I can maintain a safe standard So I rang Jayco and they told me that it was not policy to reveal those details because it was a liabil...
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Jayco Eagle Outback 2013 question on "solar provision" and using inverter to power microwave
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Hi folks Have a few tech questions for the people in the know... Considering buying a 2013 Eagle Outback, and curious as to where the roof wires are located as part of the "solar provision" spec? In my previous Coromal poptop, they were located under the eaves of the pop top, but at a quick glance, I could...
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Rocko
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Toyota Coaster
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Hello, After having a converted Mazda 3500 bus few years ago, I am looking again in converting a small bus for start touring again. I know the reputation of the Toyota 6 cyl 4.2 engine but not have any idea how good it is the 4 cyl 4lt engine in the later models. is the 4 cyl reliable? Is as good as the 4.2? Inpu...
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Gitano
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rv media radio
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We have got a RV media radio in van but cannot get blue quick tune function button to work. We would like to scan for available radio stations anyone have any ideas? Cheers.
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Anderson WDH
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Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair Thanks for any input Trevor
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Trevor law
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Suburban hot water heater.
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Had a minor accident 8 months ago, and had to replace our Suburban hot water heater. This was done under warranty (thanks CIL), and replaced by a reputable repairer (A1 Caravans, Midland WA). Our water heater is not keeping up to water flow ie, just enough hot water for one fast shower. Then wait for the...
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QUESTION ON C'VAN ATM
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Hi all, Just a quick question. If I have the van connected to car and put van only on weighbridge still connected to car that is off the weighbridge does that give me a accurate ATM of the van?? My mind is saying it will be accurate enough. Please don't make the answers too painful or get too technical as Unc...
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Alko Electronic Stability Control
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Hi all Might be a knee jerk reaction with all of the van rollovers but I started thinking about ESC, but the tug has Dynamic Stability Control my question is if both have stability control will there be conflict between tug and van?????? Micko
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Another Question On C'Van Weight
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Has anyone been required to be weighed by Road Authorities on their travels? If so, is the van connected to the tug when weighed (either weighbridge or portable scales)? What weight(s) are the Authority determining?
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