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Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

My new satking decoder reads 8888 after scanning. The dish is correctly aligned and picks up the satellite. Have rehit the card etc. It worked fine initially, only used once, but since.....:( Any ideas? Thanks for all and any help

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... All those who tow are looking for the best power and torque ... this should give an idea on why diesels and torque are the answer

Cheers - John

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

A fairly simple question. Has anyone had one & what does it involve to rectify, technically & cost wise? The drivers side of our caravan is scrubbing out tyres at a great rate?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172120906465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

peter_s · peter_s

I have a small problem with the locking pins on the rollout awning, they sometimes just let go . Can you get new pins or will I have to replace the whole handle?

mike g g · mike g g

Hi With us living in the driest continent why aren't we putting our grey water on the ground where its needed ,hasn't someone come up with a filter that traps the bits and pieces from the sink that's easy cleaned,and lets the water thru as we use little dertergent and a body wash in the shower,im often ...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Gday all I have a Suburban water heater in my van which has a 240 volt rocker switch that has frozen in the on position and is in a rediculous position which makes it almost impossible to get at, i would like to change it and would appreciate advice on how to do the job from someone who has done it also is there...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1084213

iana · iana

I am trying to trace wires in my van, and reading the literature, I think there is a mistake in the wiring instructions. Jayco's wiring of the twelve pin plug clearly says that pin 2 (black) is +12volts from the battery, however "Tow Secure" installation instructions (the breakaway unit used) says t...

terrola · terrola

have 2 gas bottles going to fit a duel gas regulator need to fit a line from the regulator to the copper line going to the van does this have to be a copper line or will a flexable gas line do ? thanks for any imfo

toglhot · toglhot

I've just bought a new camper and intend attaching a semi flexible 'plastic' backed SP. In a previous camper I used an aluminium backed semi flexible and whilst I never had a problem I know the aluminium panels don't perform to 100% due to heat, what's the story with plastic backed panels. When I attac...

Grey fox · Grey fox

looking for info from all you learn ed people on top load washers we have one that flogs the guts out the cupboard on spin and now the motor pulley is destroying itself. have a casale (where ever it came from) does anyone have one that does work?

sufil · sufil

Mdon2R · Mdon2R

Hi all, I fitted a gas only 23L Atwood water heater to my bus a few years ago. It has always been blowing the thermal fuse for no apparent reason. Nothing seems to have overheated. Has anybody had this problem or know what the cause may be. cheers

Marken · Marken

I bought my caravan 2nd hand and was pleased that it included a 15A Ctek charger under the bed to charge the onboard battery(ies) when connected to 240V. Noticed fairly recently that it was a bit noisy but then next time I checked it was quiet (still running). Just found out that the charger now will not t...

toglhot · toglhot

I installed an Anderson plug at the rear of my tug some time ago, it is connected to the battery via a circuit breaker and heavier gauge cable, this feeds the camper fridge only when travelling. Today I traded the camper on a newish camper (5 months old) which I pick up next month. The new camper is also fit...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all anyone know a good diesel repair workshop in Hobart (or close by), for a 4.2 turbo Landcruiser engine check and diagnosis. Thanks baz

Cassie9 · Cassie9

I have a Sunliner Switch motorhome and want to tow a small car behind. I was thinking of an A frame either Ready Brute or Hitch n' Go. Has anyone had experience with either of these. If so can you advise pros and cons. No technical talk though as I am a solo 68yr old female and new to this wonderful life style....

Dhutime · Dhutime

Thinking of getting a chip for our Toyota landcruiser 100 s D/T. Any recommendations Which one is the best .? Motor done 220 thousand Klm . We tow a heavy van it handels it ok but would like some extra power . Dhutime

Patto44 · Patto44

I would like your considered opinions of what my problem may be.I have just replaced the deep cycle (105ah x 2) batteries with 2 new 120 ah batteries.2 days later #1 battery is down to 11v with the only draw being the portable fridge which uses about 2.4 a/h. #2 battery was still at 13v. I switched them aro...

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	Decoder message (Preview) My new satking decoder reads 8888 after scanning. The dish is correctly aligned and picks up the satellite. Have rehit the card etc. It worked fine initially, only used once, but since.....:( Any ideas? Thanks for all and any help	Bas + Eve	2	767	11:27 PM Apr 2, 2016 by PeterD
	Talking about getting more..... (Preview) Gday... All those who tow are looking for the best power and torque ... this should give an idea on why diesels and torque are the answer Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	1268	11:17 PM Apr 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bent Axle? (Preview) A fairly simple question. Has anyone had one & what does it involve to rectify, technically & cost wise? The drivers side of our caravan is scrubbing out tyres at a great rate?	Desert Dweller	10	4780	11:10 PM Apr 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	VAST TV (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172120906465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT	aussie_paul	10	1397	11:05 PM Mar 31, 2016 by Dunmowin
	awning locking pins (Preview) I have a small problem with the locking pins on the rollout awning, they sometimes just let go . Can you get new pins or will I have to replace the whole handle?	peter_s	5	1169	02:52 PM Mar 30, 2016 by peter_s
	grey water (Preview) Hi With us living in the driest continent why aren't we putting our grey water on the ground where its needed ,hasn't someone come up with a filter that traps the bits and pieces from the sink that's easy cleaned,and lets the water thru as we use little dertergent and a body wash in the shower,im often ...	mike g g	12	1498	01:46 PM Mar 29, 2016 by mike g g
	Suburban water heater (Preview) Gday all I have a Suburban water heater in my van which has a 240 volt rocker switch that has frozen in the on position and is in a rediculous position which makes it almost impossible to get at, i would like to change it and would appreciate advice on how to do the job from someone who has done it also is there...	aussietraveller	3	1054	11:33 AM Mar 29, 2016 by aussietraveller
	RECALL Rays BCF Supercheap two burner butane stoves (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1084213	oldtrack123	14	1719	08:55 PM Mar 28, 2016 by Very happy camper
	Jayco trailer Plug Wiring. (Preview) I am trying to trace wires in my van, and reading the literature, I think there is a mistake in the wiring instructions. Jayco's wiring of the twelve pin plug clearly says that pin 2 (black) is +12volts from the battery, however "Tow Secure" installation instructions (the breakaway unit used) says t...	iana	4	2822	10:32 AM Mar 28, 2016 by PeterD
	duel gas regulator (Preview) have 2 gas bottles going to fit a duel gas regulator need to fit a line from the regulator to the copper line going to the van does this have to be a copper line or will a flexable gas line do ? thanks for any imfo	terrola	11	2160	09:03 AM Mar 27, 2016 by Spook
	Semi flexible SP instalation. (Preview) I've just bought a new camper and intend attaching a semi flexible 'plastic' backed SP. In a previous camper I used an aluminium backed semi flexible and whilst I never had a problem I know the aluminium panels don't perform to 100% due to heat, what's the story with plastic backed panels. When I attac...	toglhot	2	1312	11:28 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Top Load Washers (Preview) looking for info from all you learn ed people on top load washers we have one that flogs the guts out the cupboard on spin and now the motor pulley is destroying itself. have a casale (where ever it came from) does anyone have one that does work?	Grey fox	4	1155	02:03 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Spook
	Sorry just couldn't resist this one. (Preview)	sufil	6	1590	02:00 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Spook
	Atwood gas only water heater blowing thermofuse (Preview) Hi all, I fitted a gas only 23L Atwood water heater to my bus a few years ago. It has always been blowing the thermal fuse for no apparent reason. Nothing seems to have overheated. Has anybody had this problem or know what the cause may be. cheers	Mdon2R	1	752	12:01 PM Mar 25, 2016 by jules47
	Ctek charger problem (Preview) I bought my caravan 2nd hand and was pleased that it included a 15A Ctek charger under the bed to charge the onboard battery(ies) when connected to 240V. Noticed fairly recently that it was a bit noisy but then next time I checked it was quiet (still running). Just found out that the charger now will not t...	Marken	14	7101	12:29 AM Mar 25, 2016 by oldtrack123
	Isolator (Preview) I installed an Anderson plug at the rear of my tug some time ago, it is connected to the battery via a circuit breaker and heavier gauge cable, this feeds the camper fridge only when travelling. Today I traded the camper on a newish camper (5 months old) which I pick up next month. The new camper is also fit...	toglhot	5	1592	11:57 PM Mar 24, 2016 by oldtrack123
	HELP PLEASE - NEED GOOD DIESEL REPAIRER IN HOBART (Preview) Hi all anyone know a good diesel repair workshop in Hobart (or close by), for a 4.2 turbo Landcruiser engine check and diagnosis. Thanks baz	Baz421	6	2115	08:54 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Baz421
	Need advice please (Preview) I have a Sunliner Switch motorhome and want to tow a small car behind. I was thinking of an A frame either Ready Brute or Hitch n' Go. Has anyone had experience with either of these. If so can you advise pros and cons. No technical talk though as I am a solo 68yr old female and new to this wonderful life style....	Cassie9	7	2511	11:15 PM Mar 22, 2016 by ShortNorth
	Chip for Diesel motor (Preview) Thinking of getting a chip for our Toyota landcruiser 100 s D/T. Any recommendations Which one is the best .? Motor done 220 thousand Klm . We tow a heavy van it handels it ok but would like some extra power . Dhutime	Dhutime	24	4921	12:27 AM Mar 22, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	New Batteries (Preview) I would like your considered opinions of what my problem may be.I have just replaced the deep cycle (105ah x 2) batteries with 2 new 120 ah batteries.2 days later #1 battery is down to 11v with the only draw being the portable fridge which uses about 2.4 a/h. #2 battery was still at 13v. I switched them aro...	Patto44	12	1683	08:35 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Phil C
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