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Truma Hot Water System - Problem
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Hi I have a Truma HWS that works on Gas, but not on AC. I am seeking advise on what could be the possible issue or repairer in Sydney. The AC is okay to the the power point. Thanks Frank
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FraLyn
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Aldi Drills
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Has any one used the cordless Aldi drills Thy are around $80 bare and around $25 for 2ah batteries 20v only want it for light home work and doing a few fixes in garden
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Cowboy7307
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Fitting a Deisel Heater....vent configuration
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Hi all, I am considering fitting a Deisel Heater in my caravan and as such I have been studying the various installation instructions from the manufacturers. My choices at this stage is one from Deisel Heaters Australia or one from EBay by RV Direct which comes with a metal tank included. I understand...
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Dickodownunder
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Hard wiring power outlets
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Can anyone tell me what size wiring I need to hard wire my outlets in van for 240 volt. I know to use only double pole switches as well But not sure of the diameter of the wire to use. Thanks in advance.
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sarg
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iOS 10 update available - minor warning!
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The new operating system is available, goto Settings, General, Software Update, BUT it is 1gb in size, so make sure you are on free wifi or home broadband before accepting the update. It is not available for all devices, iPhone 5 upwards, iPad mini 2 upwards. Have done an iPhone 6 & an iPad m...
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JonJo
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RYOBI RIG 2000 ??
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Recenly bought the above generator. It is second hand, starts and works well. Just need to know which brand, and grade of oil is suggested for a service? Pipes
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pipes
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Radio Problem.
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I have a couple of handheld Oricom radios. Not used very often. We just use them for backing or general use, as in lending to a fellow companion to keep in touch in convoy on the road. We also have a radio fitted in the Tug. Earlier this year while travelling our friends forgot to pack the radio in thei...
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elliemike
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Setting Up Tow Vehicle
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When I purchased my new vehicle being a first time van owner I asked the dealer to fit a tow bar and set it up electrically to tow a van of around 2.5T. What I ended up with was a 3.1T rated towbar (310kg ball load), red arc electric braking system, 12 pin plug and an anderson plug so I thought that I was ready to...
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The Belmont Bear
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Telstra Flip Phone - Help
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Hi All, I have a reasonably new flip phone. Its just an ordinary phone, nothing fancy. This morning it woke me up at 5am saying it needs charging. I think I was a bit slow complying with its demands and it switched itself off. I have since recharged but don't know how to turn it back on. No password...
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msg
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Grey Water Tank added
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Hi all. We have a Crusader 20ft Inspiration van year 2011. Has anyone added a grey water tank to the underneath of the van successfully. We are wanting to be fully self contained to be able to go into National Parks, so we need to take this next step. Love to hear if you have done this. Thanks. Chicken....
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chicken
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Jayco increased my ATM
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Hi all I read (I think on this forum), that a manufacturer will increase the ATM of your van if your can show you have a vehicle that will comfortably and legally tow the increase. I contacted Jayco yesterday and asked for a modest increase of our ATM to accommodate full water tanks etc. I received a reply...
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Phil C
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Brake controller recomendations
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My Teckonsha prodigy brake controller needs replacing the auto elec wants to fit one witch just has a light fitted to the dash of the car. are these new type any better?the thing apparently adjusts itself after you have used it a few times,personally I would think that I would prefer the the old type , bu...
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Ron-D
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Fixing an old Waeko CF40
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Hi Im an electronics tech who put 3 kids through Uni by fixing electronic like this. A friend got this one, it was found in a back yard in the long grass. After a clean up to rid it of slugs and earwigs it looked quite good. This model had no 240V power supply. it was only 12V/24V. It came to me after it had be...
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rrobor
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Remapping diesel motors
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Has any one had a remap of the ecu instead of having the motor chipped? If so what were the results? [ good or bad]
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Phillipn
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Question on Tare Weight of new poptop
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Our new van arrived today at the Dealer and we had the opportunity to have a look over it - excited to get it home and get mobile. However, on the Compliance Plate I noticed that the Tare weight was not noted. I do understand the Tare/ATM/GTM difference, but was surprised to see the Tare not noted. Can anyo...
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Peter and JudyH
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Recommendations of a quiet gas heater
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Brrr. I am looking for advice on an installed gas heater. Brands, sources. Advice generally but in particular I want to ensure that it is not too noisy inside for me and outside for other campers. I am guessing that it wold need to be sitted by a licensed gasfitter or signed off by one if I were to install it...
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colinoldncranky
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WAECO COOLMATIC RPD-215 12 VOLT COMPRESSOR FRIDGE
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Hi all I have the above mentioned fridge and am having a problem with it cycling off and on - seems to stay on most of the time. The fridge has 14mm wire running from the fridge to the battery. I have 3 x 120 amp batteries and 600w of solar power. The freezer is very full, so that should cool it down, but it d...
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HarryG
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Battery change
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Our motorhome has 3x100amp house batteries. These are now 6 yrs old and thought we might change them to 3x 130amp batteries. The 130's will fit no problem. My question is: Can I just disconnect the 3 batteries and swap them over and reconnect the new ones or should I isolate the house from the engine...
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Bas + Eve
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solar power vs genny
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We need power after dark. To run tv. Ac. Microwave and freezer. When stopped more longer term than just a few nights. Im not sure if solar would work for us to power a tv and ac. We have looked at a gentrax 4.4kva genny for a very reasonable price. Has anyone had experience with this brand.
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banditandjo
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G V M for Motorhome
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The compliance plate reads gvm 4490 kg's So you need a light truck licence endorsement so as to be able to drive. My question is this can you get the GVM up graded say to 6490kg's and how can this be done ??
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