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RUSSELL-5458 · RUSSELL-5458

Can someone please advise on how and where i can a find live wire on the ignition side of a 2015 Ford Ranger. If i need to pull some of the dash off please explain how. I have just mounted a camera for the caravan and i am having trouble as to where to hook it up on the ignition side as i would like it to turn of whe...

ruth · ruth

Hi everyone, have tried x2 to post a thank you message but it didn't come up so am trying AGAIN. Thank you to all you dear people who responded to my query. Your help is greatly appreciated! Happy & safe travels all of you! Ruthie

ruth · ruth

Sorry if this subject has been covered before. The RTA in Qld say that there is a need to check with the rulings in other Australian States when travelling interstate. So what do we do when the gcvm is illegal? I realise this may seem a silly question, but I genuinely need to know. I really don't want to be t...

TBW · TBW

I purchased my new motorhome and travelled nearly 18,000km on tar roads and freeways, complaining about the hard "truck like" ride on the road. Then purely by coincidence a very observent Iveco area service supervisor pointed out that the gap between the top of the front tyre and the wh...

Santa · Santa

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/21/linux_mint_hacked_malwareinfected_isos_linked_from_official_site/

Androb · Androb

Hi Fellow Caravan's Just been reading old post on Breakaway Batteries. Our 18 mth old Retreat - has a Breakaway 6000 system under the bunk ( single Beds). It appears to be wired to the house batteries, for when I turn the 12 volt system on in the van, the charge light comes on. I assume it must be charging f...

daffyfrancis · daffyfrancis

We have a Mercedes Sprinter Campervan with 2 house batteries with their own 240v smart chargers. 1 is also connected through a VSR to the truck battery & also to the 3 way fridge whilst travelling. Works well & we also have 80w portable solar panels) When connecting to 240v power can I still hav...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I bought a bracket for the van today that they said required simple assembly. I got it home and got out the instructions - it seems straight forward enough but............ Can someone help please? Cheers - John

Papou · Papou

Need some help sorting out how i would go about running a lead from second battery on 200 serieis , through anderson plugs to help supply charge to the two Caravan batteries during overcast/rainy weather when solar panels cant supply enough to save fridge/freezer loosing it cool :)... So far i do have...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Just wondering what one of these evaporative coolers would be like in a caravan, lot cheaper than air con, some can be used on 12v any one out there used ,or seen one or had any thing to do with them, i have used a similar thing in Canada years ago on big 4x4 tractors and seem to work well was chatting to some on...

Crustie · Crustie

Hi My Cousins own this Van and are having trouble getting more than a dribble of water through the mixer in the shower It may have have a tempering valve built into the mixer, not sure as I am not with the Van at this time Can anyone help

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Waeco-...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, everyone, I had an occassion to try and get someone started due to a flat battery, so thought I could finally get to try a little device I got hold off last year sometime but never had the need to try it out, see pic attached. No go, it didn't jump start the Triton Wagon, not sure of name sorry. I then tri...

adreamer · adreamer

Just seeking advice for a single solo female traveler I have for the past two years been travelling around in a ford transient, but now need to update for a bit more comfort. I am looking at a 2009 Winnebargo huntsman 2 berth on a Toyota Hilux 2.7 litre petrol, manual. It's an ex rental through Appollo Mot...

Burns1 · Burns1

Hi all. Brand new to this forum and seeking your knowledge on Motorhomes. Have been looking at MH's for some time and have found one we like. Most we have seen have a 12v/240v fridge/freezer but this one has only 12v to the FF. Lighting is LED.Gas hot water,stove and oven.The owner has a portable solar pa...

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

Admin, If there is already on Water storage. Maybe we should delete this one? Or keep the best Topic Post? Fellow Grey Nomads :) My Current home is a 1999 Mazda E2000 Van. Im currently looking into many things I need for my Camper Set Up. For my water needs, I was thinking of mounting say 2 X 3mtr X 125mm Po...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Hi there, Anyone out there know of somewhere in the Bendigo area where I can get my Fiat Ducato Motorhome serviced. Also should I worry about using genuine parts, all suggestions welcome. Regards. Kevin.

Fizzy Bear · Fizzy Bear

Just wondering if you need to fit the above when towing a 2450kg van as the Kakadu has air suspension ?

Olley46 · Olley46

A friend of mine was telling me the other day, if you get an awning replaced you don't have a choice of colour anymore ,is this so or is that crap. Lance C

Johnty · Johnty

We are about to live in our van for a couple of months. We don't have an annex only privacy screens but I would like to get a skirt made to stop the wind howling under the van. Has anyone got one made in the northern suburbs of Perth.

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	Where to find a live wire on a Ford Ranger (Preview) Can someone please advise on how and where i can a find live wire on the ignition side of a 2015 Ford Ranger. If i need to pull some of the dash off please explain how. I have just mounted a camera for the caravan and i am having trouble as to where to hook it up on the ignition side as i would like it to turn of whe...	RUSSELL-5458	6	3410	05:03 PM Feb 29, 2016 by RUSSELL-5458
	RE: GCVM (Preview) Hi everyone, have tried x2 to post a thank you message but it didn't come up so am trying AGAIN. Thank you to all you dear people who responded to my query. Your help is greatly appreciated! Happy & safe travels all of you! Ruthie	ruth	0	999	10:00 AM Feb 28, 2016 by ruth
	GCVM (Preview) Sorry if this subject has been covered before. The RTA in Qld say that there is a need to check with the rulings in other Australian States when travelling interstate. So what do we do when the gcvm is illegal? I realise this may seem a silly question, but I genuinely need to know. I really don't want to be t...	ruth	15	1826	09:54 AM Feb 28, 2016 by ruth
	Iveco/Sunliner Front Suspension iveco sunliner suspension (Preview) I purchased my new motorhome and travelled nearly 18,000km on tar roads and freeways, complaining about the hard "truck like" ride on the road. Then purely by coincidence a very observent Iveco area service supervisor pointed out that the gap between the top of the front tyre and the wh...	TBW	4	3031	08:23 PM Feb 27, 2016 by TBW
	Linux Mint hacked: Malware-infected ISOs linked from official site (Preview) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/21/linux_mint_hacked_malwareinfected_isos_linked_from_official_site/	Santa	3	1285	09:22 AM Feb 26, 2016 by dorian
	Breakaway 6,000 (Preview) Hi Fellow Caravan's Just been reading old post on Breakaway Batteries. Our 18 mth old Retreat - has a Breakaway 6000 system under the bunk ( single Beds). It appears to be wired to the house batteries, for when I turn the 12 volt system on in the van, the charge light comes on. I assume it must be charging f...	Androb	1	730	07:05 PM Feb 25, 2016 by migra
	Connecting 240v power cord with engine running (Preview) We have a Mercedes Sprinter Campervan with 2 house batteries with their own 240v smart chargers. 1 is also connected through a VSR to the truck battery & also to the 3 way fridge whilst travelling. Works well & we also have 80w portable solar panels) When connecting to 240v power can I still hav...	daffyfrancis	2	1357	05:43 PM Feb 25, 2016 by daffyfrancis
	Assembly Assistance Required... (Preview) Gday... I bought a bracket for the van today that they said required simple assembly. I got it home and got out the instructions - it seems straight forward enough but............ Can someone help please? Cheers - John	rockylizard	17	1955	11:18 PM Feb 24, 2016 by PeterD
	Back-up Battery Charge from Cruiser (Preview) Need some help sorting out how i would go about running a lead from second battery on 200 serieis , through anderson plugs to help supply charge to the two Caravan batteries during overcast/rainy weather when solar panels cant supply enough to save fridge/freezer loosing it cool :)... So far i do have...	Papou	7	1092	10:54 PM Feb 24, 2016 by Hylife
	Evaporative Cooler (Preview) Just wondering what one of these evaporative coolers would be like in a caravan, lot cheaper than air con, some can be used on 12v any one out there used ,or seen one or had any thing to do with them, i have used a similar thing in Canada years ago on big 4x4 tractors and seem to work well was chatting to some on...	Cowboy7307	5	2034	09:46 PM Feb 23, 2016 by adventure before dementia
	Coromal 542 Element shower mixer (Preview) Hi My Cousins own this Van and are having trouble getting more than a dribble of water through the mixer in the shower It may have have a tempering valve built into the mixer, not sure as I am not with the Van at this time Can anyone help	Crustie	6	1949	08:34 PM Feb 22, 2016 by JeffRae
	2016 Camper Van Fridges (Preview) http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Waeco-...	President of the Planet	8	1030	06:52 PM Feb 22, 2016 by freefish1
	JUMP STARTERS FOR VEHICLES ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How, everyone, I had an occassion to try and get someone started due to a flat battery, so thought I could finally get to try a little device I got hold off last year sometime but never had the need to try it out, see pic attached. No go, it didn't jump start the Triton Wagon, not sure of name sorry. I then tri...	Dougwe	30	3278	08:11 AM Feb 22, 2016 by rockylizard
	winnebago huntsman (Preview) Just seeking advice for a single solo female traveler I have for the past two years been travelling around in a ford transient, but now need to update for a bit more comfort. I am looking at a 2009 Winnebargo huntsman 2 berth on a Toyota Hilux 2.7 litre petrol, manual. It's an ex rental through Appollo Mot...	adreamer	11	2394	11:27 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	12v power only in Motorhome (Preview) Hi all. Brand new to this forum and seeking your knowledge on Motorhomes. Have been looking at MH's for some time and have found one we like. Most we have seen have a 12v/240v fridge/freezer but this one has only 12v to the FF. Lighting is LED.Gas hot water,stove and oven.The owner has a portable solar pa...	Burns1	13	1240	07:24 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	Motor Home Water Storage (Preview) Admin, If there is already on Water storage. Maybe we should delete this one? Or keep the best Topic Post? Fellow Grey Nomads :) My Current home is a 1999 Mazda E2000 Van. Im currently looking into many things I need for my Camper Set Up. For my water needs, I was thinking of mounting say 2 X 3mtr X 125mm Po...	President of the Planet	24	1493	07:01 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	Fiat Ducato (Preview) Hi there, Anyone out there know of somewhere in the Bendigo area where I can get my Fiat Ducato Motorhome serviced. Also should I worry about using genuine parts, all suggestions welcome. Regards. Kevin.	Kevin 1955	9	1325	05:53 PM Feb 21, 2016 by Geeco
	Fitting a weight distribution hitch to a Prado Kakadu (Preview) Just wondering if you need to fit the above when towing a 2450kg van as the Kakadu has air suspension ?	Fizzy Bear	4	1202	02:42 PM Feb 21, 2016 by peter_s
	Awnings (Preview) A friend of mine was telling me the other day, if you get an awning replaced you don't have a choice of colour anymore ,is this so or is that crap. Lance C	Olley46	5	1200	12:24 PM Feb 21, 2016 by erad
	Caravan skirt (Preview) We are about to live in our van for a couple of months. We don't have an annex only privacy screens but I would like to get a skirt made to stop the wind howling under the van. Has anyone got one made in the northern suburbs of Perth.	Johnty	7	1860	10:03 AM Feb 20, 2016 by PeterInSa
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