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Diesel Heaters
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We are looking at installing a diesel heater in our 5th wheeler. Looking for some feedback from people who have them installed. What brand do you have, good and bad points. If you have had any problems, what was customer service like to remedy situation. Anyone with bigger rigs, does a 2kw unit heat you...
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Jumboqh
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Diesel tank
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can you put a diesel tank on the back of a van dibs
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mr glassies
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suspension set up on px ranger
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would anyone have had a suspension upgrade to their Ranger / BT 50 /Isuzu /Colorado our van has a tare of 2.8tonne and it weighs the back of the ute down a bit so I'm looking if anyone else has had the same situation and done an upgrade . It doesn't dip much and the WDH has accounted for any discrepancy . But I...
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mezza56
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Flat battery on electric brake Break away system.
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We have a 2010 Jayco Starcraft and I noticed the test light was red on our break away system before our recent trip and was red on return.I can only think that the battery did not charge via the tow vehicle for some reason.Do I get a trickle charger to properly charge it and check out why the tug did not charg...
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Wandering Whitfields
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window catches
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another day another problem , have found that the window catches that hold the frame and glass tightly closed ( little sliding things ) are not catching the window anymore replaced the winders a while back work fine but just dont want to pull the window frame that last tiny bit fine if there are t...
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dzcook
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Journey outback
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we went to the brisy caravan show yesterday and ended up buying a journey outback we have a discovery outback 2008 which has done us well I really think we got a good deal I ended up paying 45k with the following add ons $1200 show package which includes reverse camera , drifter control panel also got them...
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Leelong
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Led lighting
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My led lights won't work. Plugged van into mains power for 8 hours. Lights worked. Left van for 5days. Again no lights. Battery charged &have solar panel on the roof. Am I missing something
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DJ
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Hot water heating in van
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Hi has anyone fitted a hot water heater in a van and if so how effective are they.
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Burgo1
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van frig
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weird problem with frig ?! turn it on and it starts but only the freezer compartment is getting cold is getting down to 10 /20 deg below in freezer compartment on max but frig barely gets cool all level so don't think that's a cause , when i reinstalled it i added extra insulation to outside top a...
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dzcook
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Methods of attaching your PVC pipe to your van
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Hi all, What methods did you use to attach your 100mm PVC tube/ Tubes to your van. Im thinking hard about one for our sullage hoses. did a search but no detail. Regards Jim
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Hey Jim
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Federal Batteries - Starting/Reserve
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Can anyone please give me an opinion on a Federal Battery? We were advised to get one for our AWD by the staff at Battery World It was a $350 Silver/Calcium Battery This exact one: http://www.federalbatteries.com.au/649MF/ It has lasted not even 2 years before it failed to start our daily driver 2 wee...
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Salty_Dog
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Trickle charging Batteries
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I will be storing my caravan that has 2 batteries that are normally charged of the mains or solar panel on the van.(2 X 110 amp AGL) I will have a cover on the van when stored and no access to power, so i purchased 20 W Solar panel and charge controller from Battery World. I will mount the controller next to t...
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RUSSELL-5458
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Winnebago Alpine
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Just sold the Leisure Seeker wanting to upgrade to the Alpine 30'. We want to tow a 2 door Suzy behind, the choices are 4.8l turbo or 5.3l turbo the latter being a lot dearer. My question is from people who have either, is the 4.8l turbo powerful enough or should I save up a bit more and go for the 5.3l turbo.C...
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goldcoaster
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electrician for a pop up van
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Hi everyone, my mum and dad are is Kallangur QLD and are in need of an electrician to redo their pop up caravan, does anyone know of a good reliable one in the area that isn't going to cost them a an arm and a leg. Thank you
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Leveling Ramp
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Good day techie. Can you and the rest of the nomads assist with a vexing question. Do I place my levelling ramp behind the wheel that is to be leveled and back on to the ramp or place it in front of the and drive onto the ramp. Or does it matter. Once again many thanks for the replies on my last question. R an...
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R and B
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Caravan movers
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looking at buying a mover for our 3 tonne loaded dual wheel van, to help in tight situation in our yard. Any ideas of the best one. OPtitec V2 has anyone used these successfully?
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Macca7
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help wanted with van electrics near Perth
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Len has just upgraded ftom a camper trailer to van. Van has 12 and 240 power. 12 is run from battery charger to 2 batteries. He has a moveable solar panel that he wants to add. So is there anyone close to Perth who would like trip to the country this weekend ( We are up near Seabird 70kms north of wanneroo). Ha...
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computer query
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I hope some one with computer savvy can help me. My computer will only accept typing at the "hunt & peck" speed. If I go any faster it leaves out letters that I know I have pressed. Keith did a bit of delving into the system & he said he adjusted it to as far as he could. So far I have preserved with...
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Caravan sway and bouncing.
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Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...
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R and B
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Roof repairs
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Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...
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