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TSR ( Traffic Singe Recognition )
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As a lot of new vehicles are now fitted with a traffic singe recognition camera and can actively show the last speed limit singe that you passed. I am just wondering If anybody knows of a stand alone unit that you could fit in your windscreen to perform this function. I was thinking maybe something like a...
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landy
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Axle flip with a 2003 Supreme Spirit single axle on a nu-tech chassis with drop axles
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Howdy all im about to flip my drop axle giving me around 65-75 mm extra clearance in the centre (without wheel diameter change at this stage ! ) . This is not a axle under spring conversion simply a rotation of the drop axle to achieve a better ride height . The chassis company were Melbourne based but ha...
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toonfish
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Petrol caps, a thing of the past.
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My new Pathfinder doesn't have a petrol cap, didn't know this before I bought the car. Just another part of this car that is great modern technology. I pull up at the petrol station, get out of the car and the petrol flap automatically unlocks. grab hold of the bowser nozzle and just put it in the hole, wh...
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Bulldozer
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VersEseal Any experience.
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I have had this product pop into my feed several times over last few months, I was wondering if there is anyone with experience of using the product..... I asked elsewhere and got 1 positive reply ..... no negative. I am an advocate for Bostik v4, but this vereseal looks like it might be an ok shortcut, pe...
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Sarge9
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Common caravan handbrake
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13 months ago I purchased our Jurgens caravan and booked it into a caravan maintenance facility for some work... new Jap wheel bearings, tyres replacement (9 years old!!) etc. On the list was check handbrake for effectiveness, replace if necessary. When I collected it I asked them about the handbra...
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Eaglemax
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Rooftop AC units CofG
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Curious, why arent AC units under the floor or half in the floor? Tony
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Eaglemax
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Tyre Pressures.
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Like my car, my van runs 265/75 R16 tyres, and when I replace the car's tyres I transfer the tyres that are on the car to the van to run them out. Tyres max load is 1550kg, max pressure is 80psi. Since I've been on the road I've been playing around with several different brands, looking for one that best suit...
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yobarr
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lever flap to dometic 3110 cassette toilet
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Good morning members, I hope that you are all high and dry. I am attempting to fit the black plastic lever flap part no. 2426014508 to the orange flap in our cassette toilet housing. Do I have to remove the front panel that is secured with Allan head screws to the housing ? Any advice would be most helpfu...
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Caravan cooling Required
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we are planing a trip this summer and need some advice on keeping van cool, heading up to the Murray river for a few weeks over Christmas, we don't have air con van is a poptop 17.6 ft, and want some info looking at portable air con units, but have no idea what we need, have been told to stay away from evapor...
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Generators.
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If you have a generator and need parts, try this place. https://generatorguru.com/
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** Issue Identified ** - 7 pin flat plug not powering 12v fridge or 12v light switches (old school van)
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** Issue Identified ** Issue has been identified. When I put my tow vehicle in reverse 12v is presented to the van for the 12v lights and fridge - Explanation below. Thanks to those below who replied. Hi all, I have a old school caravan electrics question which I would appreciate some assistance wi...
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Why would you trade down to an SUV and a smaller caravan for financial reward?
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You want to tow a 23ft plus caravan and get 18-25 L/100kms then thats your choice and you have a right to that choice. However many people are downsizing in tug to a SUV and caravan to something the SUV can tow. Every time you refill your tank of diesel it's costing you. If for example your 4x4 has a 180L fu...
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Installing an Ecotherm Heater in a Jayco Poptop
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Well just received my new Ecotherm heater made the decision to buy based on the fact the bride did not want anything burning under the van and exhausting out into dry spinifex. Lifted the bed and the hot and cold lines are only 1 meter or less from the installation point picked up some red and blue 12mm tub...
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BEP 600-DCM V3.2 DC monitor
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Hello Techies, Well I am stumped, more over it but stumped just the same. My Roadstar has one of these wonderful battery monitor systems which I didn't care to much about and roughly programmed it when I had just 2 x105Ah AGM batteries and no monitoring of the inverter, DC-DC Charger and Solar. Now I hav...
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Ram Man
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12 pinn caravan plug
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I am getting just under 12 volts at the brake pin (2) and same of the Anderson plug (fridge). However, the pins for the sway control and lights are registering only 4 volts. Does this suggest loose wires at the socket or have I missed something?
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Improving Campervan Airflow - Installing a Maxxfan
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Hi Folks. I would welcome some ideas / help. We are loving our Sprinter campervan (see avatar) and we plan to do some extended 'work from the van' trips. I'm lucky in that I can work online. The van is a factory converted LWB Sprinter by KEA. They are made for the rental market so are built 'to a budget' and...
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Water fitting
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I have a water leak on my hose input, the actual hose fitting is fine, it is the white star wheel type fitting that is leaking Does anyone know how to remove it, it turns freely and probably has an o ring or two inside which need replacing I assume, or should I just replace the whole plate with all the fitting...
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Hooks in Safety Chains
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In my travels I have noticed an increase in the numbers of caravan with hooks being used in safety chains. This fella seems to have bent one and lost the other. Assuming the car was towing a van I wonder what happened to it? Cheers
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Lithium
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Question for those that know
I have a Redarc manager30 battery system currently connected to a lead crystal battery
No issues but I want to change to lithium for obvious reasons but my system does not have the lithium profile
Apparently Redarc updated this system in 2020 and mine was Installed bef...
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Road Signs of Life.
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How many of you have been like me, and failed to read the Road Signs on your travels through life?
The road sign that I regret most was in 1970, the sign said in bold letters
DO NOT DO IT.
It kept repeating time after time in my mind.
But I knew better and neglected to follow the advice.
Similar happeni...
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