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Fairgoguy · Fairgoguy

how can I water proof shade cloth annex

gazza018 · gazza018

has anyone had trouble filling up the water tanks on a jayco silverline

CC Bear · CC Bear

we have a Electrolux RM2310 90 Litre fridge, it has been plugged into the 240 v supply for two weeks now. Van is level. Fridge section working well. Warn 6 pack very drinkable after 3 hours. Problem is the freezer is cold but not freezing. we would like to do our first trip this weekend, freezer not needed...

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, I am currently looking for a decent and honest Toyota Lancruiser 100 series 4.2 Turbo Diesel Sahara mechanic based preferably in Melbourne's Southern or South Eastern Surburbs who knows his stuff but doesn't overcharge you. My current guy has had enough and is retiring to do what all of us lov...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Just foned Crusader caravans about changing the atm on my caravan as it is only 2820kg took it over the local weigh bridge ,empty water tank, no food or clothes ,It came to 2715kg .As you can tell not much extra for the essentials .So i had changed up to atm 3200kg ,the same as the axle group rating .It was...

davlynh · davlynh

Hi all.. was just looking at my setup and noticed that the earth side on the van was to the draw bar, so the power wire is running to the battery is this right? would have thought that both wires would have gone to the battery, have never had problems with the car charging the van battery,

Hetho · Hetho

Hello to you all. I have just completed 14500 Km`s on a trip from Perth to Central Australia via the Pilbara/Kimberly's/into NT then down to Alice Springs and reverse, to home in Perth. I have a 200 Series Landcruiser towing my tandem axle van weighing 2500 Kg`s. Once out of towns, I engaged cruise cont...

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. We had a slight gas smell this morning and traced it to this at the top of the Dometic fridge just behind the power selection dial. Would anyone recognise it? Would anyone know if it is repairable or easier to replace. It looks to be a sealed unit But I'm no gasfitter.

Chucker · Chucker

How noisy is a disiel heater. Inside ?? Outside?? I don't want to buy one and feel embarrassed to turn it on from the neighbors Are they worth it ???? -- Edited by Chucker on Sunday 17th of July 2016 08:09:20 PM

David Lockwood · David Lockwood

i have a 2003 Winnebago Leisureseeker on an Iveco 50 Daily cab chassis which has a towing capacity of 3500kg. It has a Hayman reece towbar rated at 3500kg fitted, but the placard is missing. Does any one know what the rated towing capacity would be on this particular unit please

banditandjo · banditandjo

We are needing to get a portable gennie What brands are good I have owned a yamaha one years and years ago but looking for something a bit cheaper Has anyone experience with gentec or aldi brand? Any others recommend to look at.

JayDee · JayDee

We have a diesel heater and we have not used the heater for just on 12 months. We leave in early August to head west of Brisbane and down thru the outback NSW. My Q. is this. Is the fuel in the 10 litre tank OK or does diesel deteriorate during the summer. I also have a 10 litre can of Diesel in reserve. Also. Hav...

America750 · America750

is it legal to run portable generator on board while driving to run ac if so what is needed to do so

Chucker · Chucker

I have now decided, with thanks to the Forum, to go ahead with a Diesel Heater. I have a Merc. Sprinter and would like to know where others have put them or where you may suggest it would be best placed for minimum noise and ease of fitting. Hope you can help please.

alferd · alferd

I am new and need help. my rb145 1987 hino needs a new or one that will pass rego steering draglink required as they don't have replaceable ball joints as nearly all other vechicles do help please

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi. I've been a bit concerned about the Electric Brakes on my Millard Weekender, so I opened up the 7 pin connector thinking that there maybe a loose wire & I found that there were two wires that weren't fitted into the lugs properly; Pink & White wires. The White Wire. particularly was loose bu...

Stuss · Stuss

Hi everyone just got back from a trip up to Broome ( should be still up there ) the fridge has decided not to work on 12 volt , question, does fridge have to come out to replace element or can it be changed from the outside by removing the 2 vent covers it's a Jayco Stirling 2006 model.

2weis · 2weis

just out of curiosity how does this product standis it legal to use in a camping situation or is it only legal in other specific areasbrian Masterplug 10A Heavy Duty Power Splitter Yellow/Black Write a review

adreamer · adreamer

My van is a 2010 T5 and I would like to add an easy to install annexe for the rear lift up door. Something that is light and can get to from inside of van as my bed is at the rear. Something with flywire windows that can be opened for air. I have found one that is especially made for the VW in Queensland (I live in...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

I've Got a 80 watt solar portable panel beside this one what is the best small charger to use when it home an Ctek or an Projecta Pro-Charge Battery Charger 12V 2-8Amp thank you allready for your replys John

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	Waterproofing shade cloth annex (Preview) how can I water proof shade cloth annex	Fairgoguy	7	3693	03:32 PM Jul 24, 2016 by BaupleNut
	water tanks (Preview) has anyone had trouble filling up the water tanks on a jayco silverline	gazza018	9	1377	07:27 PM Jul 22, 2016 by Gus1949
	Electrolux fridge question (Preview) we have a Electrolux RM2310 90 Litre fridge, it has been plugged into the 240 v supply for two weeks now. Van is level. Fridge section working well. Warn 6 pack very drinkable after 3 hours. Problem is the freezer is cold but not freezing. we would like to do our first trip this weekend, freezer not needed...	CC Bear	6	2019	07:22 PM Jul 22, 2016 by macka17
	DECENT AND HONEST TOYOTA LANDCRUISER MECHANIC (Preview) Hi All, I am currently looking for a decent and honest Toyota Lancruiser 100 series 4.2 Turbo Diesel Sahara mechanic based preferably in Melbourne's Southern or South Eastern Surburbs who knows his stuff but doesn't overcharge you. My current guy has had enough and is retiring to do what all of us lov...	Liltacker	1	1174	12:05 PM Jul 22, 2016 by rockylizard
	change ATM (Preview) Just foned Crusader caravans about changing the atm on my caravan as it is only 2820kg took it over the local weigh bridge ,empty water tank, no food or clothes ,It came to 2715kg .As you can tell not much extra for the essentials .So i had changed up to atm 3200kg ,the same as the axle group rating .It was...	cruisaderhilton	5	1177	11:20 AM Jul 22, 2016 by Ron-D
	anderson plug (Preview) Hi all.. was just looking at my setup and noticed that the earth side on the van was to the draw bar, so the power wire is running to the battery is this right? would have thought that both wires would have gone to the battery, have never had problems with the car charging the van battery,	davlynh	6	1211	11:13 AM Jul 22, 2016 by bruceg
	Towing in "Cruise Control" or "not" (Preview) Hello to you all. I have just completed 14500 Km`s on a trip from Perth to Central Australia via the Pilbara/Kimberly's/into NT then down to Alice Springs and reverse, to home in Perth. I have a 200 Series Landcruiser towing my tandem axle van weighing 2500 Kg`s. Once out of towns, I engaged cruise cont...	Hetho	20	5818	08:49 PM Jul 21, 2016 by littlenose
	Do You Recognise This? (Preview) Hey all. We had a slight gas smell this morning and traced it to this at the top of the Dometic fridge just behind the power selection dial. Would anyone recognise it? Would anyone know if it is repairable or easier to replace. It looks to be a sealed unit But I'm no gasfitter.	oiddad	11	1618	01:56 PM Jul 21, 2016 by macka17
	Noise vs Diesel Heater (Preview) How noisy is a disiel heater. Inside ?? Outside?? I don't want to buy one and feel embarrassed to turn it on from the neighbors Are they worth it ???? -- Edited by Chucker on Sunday 17th of July 2016 08:09:20 PM	Chucker	18	5732	01:51 PM Jul 21, 2016 by macka17
	Towing capacity. (Preview) i have a 2003 Winnebago Leisureseeker on an Iveco 50 Daily cab chassis which has a towing capacity of 3500kg. It has a Hayman reece towbar rated at 3500kg fitted, but the placard is missing. Does any one know what the rated towing capacity would be on this particular unit please	David Lockwood	8	1655	01:41 PM Jul 21, 2016 by macka17
	gennies what brands are good or what ones to steer clear of (Preview) We are needing to get a portable gennie What brands are good I have owned a yamaha one years and years ago but looking for something a bit cheaper Has anyone experience with gentec or aldi brand? Any others recommend to look at.	banditandjo	29	2055	08:46 PM Jul 20, 2016 by banjo
	Year old diesel fuel (Preview) We have a diesel heater and we have not used the heater for just on 12 months. We leave in early August to head west of Brisbane and down thru the outback NSW. My Q. is this. Is the fuel in the 10 litre tank OK or does diesel deteriorate during the summer. I also have a 10 litre can of Diesel in reserve. Also. Hav...	JayDee	5	1388	05:01 PM Jul 20, 2016 by Brenda and Alan
	Genarator (Preview) is it legal to run portable generator on board while driving to run ac if so what is needed to do so	America750	10	1467	01:17 AM Jul 20, 2016 by macka17
	Merc. / Diesel Heater (Preview) I have now decided, with thanks to the Forum, to go ahead with a Diesel Heater. I have a Merc. Sprinter and would like to know where others have put them or where you may suggest it would be best placed for minimum noise and ease of fitting. Hope you can help please.	Chucker	5	777	08:57 PM Jul 19, 2016 by elliemike
	hinobus bits (Preview) I am new and need help. my rb145 1987 hino needs a new or one that will pass rego steering draglink required as they don't have replaceable ball joints as nearly all other vechicles do help please	alferd	11	1198	08:25 PM Jul 19, 2016 by alferd
	Brakes & 7 pin plug (Preview) Hi. I've been a bit concerned about the Electric Brakes on my Millard Weekender, so I opened up the 7 pin connector thinking that there maybe a loose wire & I found that there were two wires that weren't fitted into the lugs properly; Pink & White wires. The White Wire. particularly was loose bu...	harrydiculous	14	1605	05:50 PM Jul 19, 2016 by PeterD
	Dometic 3 way fridge (Preview) Hi everyone just got back from a trip up to Broome ( should be still up there ) the fridge has decided not to work on 12 volt , question, does fridge have to come out to replace element or can it be changed from the outside by removing the 2 vent covers it's a Jayco Stirling 2006 model.	Stuss	15	2825	02:37 PM Jul 19, 2016 by OwenK
	electrical splitter cable (Preview) just out of curiosity how does this product standis it legal to use in a camping situation or is it only legal in other specific areasbrian Masterplug 10A Heavy Duty Power Splitter Yellow/Black Write a review	2weis	16	1297	02:24 PM Jul 18, 2016 by oldtrack123
	REAR DOOR ANNEXE OR TENT (Preview) My van is a 2010 T5 and I would like to add an easy to install annexe for the rear lift up door. Something that is light and can get to from inside of van as my bed is at the rear. Something with flywire windows that can be opened for air. I have found one that is especially made for the VW in Queensland (I live in...	adreamer	2	857	11:37 PM Jul 17, 2016 by PeterD
	Battery charger (Preview) I've Got a 80 watt solar portable panel beside this one what is the best small charger to use when it home an Ctek or an Projecta Pro-Charge Battery Charger 12V 2-8Amp thank you allready for your replys John	Cruising Cruze	16	4371	09:42 PM Jul 17, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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