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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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dishlicker
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Waeco CF50 problem
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G'day All. I have the old type cf50 the one with LED temp lights. If I run it in emergency it will get down to around -15 deg so the gas and compressor should be ok. The problem is as soon as I run it off of emergency it will run for a minute or so until it reaches some sort of temp, it is cooling though, and then...
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Russ-t
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Long range fuel tank
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Maybe a dumb question but can anyone tell me if you replace your fuel tank with a longer range one would all the functions such as fuel consumption, range etc. still be accurate on your trip computer ? I know that there are people doing supply and fit packages but does that include this type of calibratio...
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The Belmont Bear
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VAST Satellite TV
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After reading the editorial link from the GN website it would appear to be a good way to view TV whilst on our travels. I followed the advertising link to the left of the article and it seems to be economical to get set up and registered with no further on going fees. http://www.kristalelectronics.com/...
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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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mixedup
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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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freddy fingers
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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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Gabby101
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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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Crackles
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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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