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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...

laurieoz · laurieoz

Hi I want to put a solar panel on the roof of a Jayco Swan Outback I will use brackets and Silaflex to hold it down But I would feel better if I put some screws in the brackets as well as Silaflex Anyone know the construction under the fibre glass roof - I guess there is ply wood but I want to know the thickens of t...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take...

Gazook · Gazook

Trying to locate spares or a reconditioned power steering box for my 1987 Toyota Coaster. This one has done 248k and has excessive ply in the steering wheel, worn piston and worm is the problem. All I get offered is a second hand unit which is probably worn in the same areas. Any ideas thanks.

elliemike · elliemike

Going to do a routine maintenance check on my camper brakes shortly. Can I test them with a 12v battery by connecting to the appropriate pin on the plug. Every time I do the maintenance I think I should have got some info about doing it that way. Not wanting to burn wiring out of course. I have to manoeuvr...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

OutbackMK · OutbackMK

Since I purchased the van I have noticed on a hot day it often struggles to keep the fridge temp below 7 degrees c or better.After adding a shade awning over the vent no significant improvement was observed so I decided to add a cooling fan. The general consensus from this forum and others is to extract...

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

See the Windbooster throttle controllers advertised at a pretty good price, while they are supposed to improve various throttle functions nothing is cheap if its not needed or of dubious use towing a caravan. Are these a worthwhile addition to your tug for caravan towing?

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

I am hoping to change the axles from the top of the springs to underneath so as to give me extra ground clearance and was wondering if any one has advise as I have seen it done.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I did a search on the above topic here and on LCOOL. So far the 200 series does not have a the screw on the receiver and they wear out as well. Toyota made available some shims. I saw the U bolt / angle arrangement as well.(2012). I have used glazing sealent but it wears out too, over a period of time. Wr...

revemike · revemike

I would like to 'pick the brains' of owners of Ford Rangers On this forum...I have now purchased a 2014 XLS Ranger. I am getting ARB to fit draws, duel battery, canopy in January. I am also considering/researching what I should do regarding suspension. I don't intend to do anything until I have tested i...

adreamer · adreamer

Hi, My new Van a 2010 T5 VW Transporter fitted out by Dove Campers. Have had varying feedback regarding pressure in tyres. Not overloaded but as stated fitted out for travelling. Please can you tell me the pressure that should be in front and back. I am at present just driving local. Also can't read the i...

JackoFJR · JackoFJR

I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...

Mutley · Mutley

Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Found this re batteries. "A multimeter cannot provide you accurate enough information, as it's main function is to give you a volt reading at any point in time and that is all it is capable of doing. So we have a problem here, is there a REAL way of knowing if your battery is performing properly? YE...

ajtmb · ajtmb

We are looking to buy Sat TV kit, does any one have information to share on Satplus Australia and the Travel Sat mobile vast sat TV kit with SP75 dish on a tri pod and Sat king 800CA vast decoder that they sell? We are in Mt pleasant SA for the next few weeks so would have it shipped to us. Is there a good co...

Phillipn · Phillipn

If you have a tyre problem when in the Toowoomba area their is a place approx. 12 Km south of town who will help you out. They call the place "Pop- in Punctures". Open 10-2:30pm and 4-6pm. or by appointment on 0437443764 every day of the week. They also sell discount tyres [new] which they can...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/Day all Thanks to the learned advice from the brains trust,I've made progress on the fridge that wasn't workin. I' pulled it apart and found a badly blocked jet,so after a spray with carby cleaner and a a bit of a brush it looks like it's gunna be fine. I've included a few shots of the jet Thanks to every...

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	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	1738	08:35 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Phil C
	Jayco Swan Outback Roof Solar (Preview) Hi I want to put a solar panel on the roof of a Jayco Swan Outback I will use brackets and Silaflex to hold it down But I would feel better if I put some screws in the brackets as well as Silaflex Anyone know the construction under the fibre glass roof - I guess there is ply wood but I want to know the thickens of t...	laurieoz	4	2897	06:19 PM Mar 21, 2016 by toglhot
	water heater issue (Preview) I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take...	Stratman77	8	1314	05:35 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Stratman77
	Power steering box problems. (Preview) Trying to locate spares or a reconditioned power steering box for my 1987 Toyota Coaster. This one has done 248k and has excessive ply in the steering wheel, worn piston and worm is the problem. All I get offered is a second hand unit which is probably worn in the same areas. Any ideas thanks.	Gazook	12	4551	05:07 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Dale
	Testing Electric Brakes. (Preview) Going to do a routine maintenance check on my camper brakes shortly. Can I test them with a 12v battery by connecting to the appropriate pin on the plug. Every time I do the maintenance I think I should have got some info about doing it that way. Not wanting to burn wiring out of course. I have to manoeuvr...	elliemike	6	1626	11:45 PM Mar 20, 2016 by elliemike
	Perfectionist?? (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	13	2358	12:30 PM Mar 20, 2016 by Phil C
	Adding a cooling fan to a improve the efficiency of a 3 way fridge on a Jayco Starcraft poptop. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Since I purchased the van I have noticed on a hot day it often struggles to keep the fridge temp below 7 degrees c or better.After adding a shade awning over the vent no significant improvement was observed so I decided to add a cooling fan. The general consensus from this forum and others is to extract...	OutbackMK	35	5497	06:59 AM Mar 20, 2016 by jade46
	Throttle Controllers (Preview) See the Windbooster throttle controllers advertised at a pretty good price, while they are supposed to improve various throttle functions nothing is cheap if its not needed or of dubious use towing a caravan. Are these a worthwhile addition to your tug for caravan towing?	greyhoundtom	22	14033	08:32 PM Mar 19, 2016 by greyhoundtom
	Reversing the axles on a dual axle 19ft 6 inch Jayco Starcraft (Preview) I am hoping to change the axles from the top of the springs to underneath so as to give me extra ground clearance and was wondering if any one has advise as I have seen it done.	Woodpecker	14	3665	09:09 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Stopping goose neck from moving in the receiver (Preview) Hi all, I did a search on the above topic here and on LCOOL. So far the 200 series does not have a the screw on the receiver and they wear out as well. Toyota made available some shims. I saw the U bolt / angle arrangement as well.(2012). I have used glazing sealent but it wears out too, over a period of time. Wr...	Hey Jim	15	2192	09:05 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ford Ranger suspension research question (Preview) I would like to 'pick the brains' of owners of Ford Rangers On this forum...I have now purchased a 2014 XLS Ranger. I am getting ARB to fit draws, duel battery, canopy in January. I am also considering/researching what I should do regarding suspension. I don't intend to do anything until I have tested i...	revemike	19	10067	02:34 PM Mar 18, 2016 by revemike
	TYRE PRESSURE? (Preview) Hi, My new Van a 2010 T5 VW Transporter fitted out by Dove Campers. Have had varying feedback regarding pressure in tyres. Not overloaded but as stated fitted out for travelling. Please can you tell me the pressure that should be in front and back. I am at present just driving local. Also can't read the i...	adreamer	1	1262	09:48 PM Mar 16, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Engel Amps (Preview) I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...	JackoFJR	16	2956	11:15 AM Mar 15, 2016 by oldtrack123
	replacement shockers for my tug (Preview) Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty	adventure before dementia	20	2104	10:20 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	CB Radio (Preview) I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...	Gus1949	20	2147	03:38 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Having problems getting 12v power in the caravan via pin 2 using a 7 pin socket. (Preview) Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...	Mutley	13	2620	02:49 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Coolum Counters or Current Counters.... (Preview) Found this re batteries. "A multimeter cannot provide you accurate enough information, as it's main function is to give you a volt reading at any point in time and that is all it is capable of doing. So we have a problem here, is there a REAL way of knowing if your battery is performing properly? YE...	aussie_paul	21	2067	11:09 AM Mar 14, 2016 by Phil C
	Purchase Sat TV kit (Preview) We are looking to buy Sat TV kit, does any one have information to share on Satplus Australia and the Travel Sat mobile vast sat TV kit with SP75 dish on a tri pod and Sat king 800CA vast decoder that they sell? We are in Mt pleasant SA for the next few weeks so would have it shipped to us. Is there a good co...	ajtmb	8	1389	10:10 AM Mar 14, 2016 by ajtmb
	Tyre Service in the Toowoomba Area (Preview) If you have a tyre problem when in the Toowoomba area their is a place approx. 12 Km south of town who will help you out. They call the place "Pop- in Punctures". Open 10-2:30pm and 4-6pm. or by appointment on 0437443764 every day of the week. They also sell discount tyres [new] which they can...	Phillipn	0	1009	02:54 PM Mar 13, 2016 by Phillipn
	Progress on the not so cold chescold (Preview) G/Day all Thanks to the learned advice from the brains trust,I've made progress on the fridge that wasn't workin. I' pulled it apart and found a badly blocked jet,so after a spray with carby cleaner and a a bit of a brush it looks like it's gunna be fine. I've included a few shots of the jet Thanks to every...	Gaz n Shell	4	1078	09:55 PM Mar 12, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
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