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Anderson Plugs - they don't last forever!
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I've just been attempting to get my Waeco copy 50l freezer down to -20C and noticed that it did not want to go lower than -13C. (ambient +35C)It was connected to a battery which is then connected to an 80w solar panel. On checking the solar amps out of the regulator I noticed I had zero despite the sun shin...
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Jumper leads
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I just fix a thicker cable to the positive lead( red ) but the negative( black) is a bit thinner do you think is fine? thank you Regards
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Motor Home Storage a Web Netting
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Hey Guys :) For Cloths & Bedding storage, me finks a good idea is to store them on the inside rear walls of my 1999 Mazda E2000 LWB? For this specs, However I am require to get manufactured Custom Elastic Netting to Tech onto The internal rear walls above bed height? Does anyone know at all, where one m...
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President of the Planet
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Referbing rubber roof .. Motorhome ..
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Winabago Explorer motorhome .. Has anyone painted or done any maintenance on there roof.. Its mainly for maintenance .. Where did they buy the paint or covering ? I see YouTube how it's done .. But they are mainly US sites ... would like to do preventative maintenance than replace or have issues latte...
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Fridge Problem
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In our new, second-hand Van we have a 3 way fridge (Electrolux) I switch to gas, turn on gas tank pilot lights and nothing , warm fridge, I follow all directions several times, nothing, even change gas bottle to new full one. Any cool ideas welcome. HELP. We are about to set off tomorrow morning for a fe...
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Light truck tyres for coaster..........
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hi I'm looking for some tyres for our Toyota coaster. The ones on it are hankook 6.50R16 LT. when I look online or ring tyres places I have no luck. Most I see have a 195 or 205 etc in front of the 6.50 R16..... Tyre conversion guides don't help much either. can anybody please help me find out the correct n...
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Danfoss BD35F compressor
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Was given a fridge with a 3 flash code, meaning locked rotor or too high head pressure. After some investigation decided the fault was in the compressor. I then cut the compressor apart to see why?. Found the compressor was free to turn (not locked) & still gave a 3 flash code. Decided to test the win...
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Oz Pig holding rack on van rear next tp spare tyre.
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Hi Guys, I am thinking of making up a carrying rack for my Oz Pig fitted on the rear bar next to the Spare Tyre. I met a guy on the road that mentioned that he had one set up and it worked well and saved the bulky storage in other places. its just a bit bigger than the gas bottle holders which I was thinking of ext...
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sealed vent !!
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Why are they fitted and then people seal them ? To prevent gas ? LPG build up in vehicle.. Preventing an explosion.. This is crazy !! -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 11th of February 2016 08:32:12 PM
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Further on WDH's
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I know the debate on WDH rages on, but I want to ask, once in the past the Falcon and the Holden were probably the main tow vehicle in Aus. These vehicles were primary designed as passenger carriers and so had suspension designed with that point in mind. I don't know what suspension upgrades were availab...
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Parking the Van off the tyres
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ATM my newish caravan is in the drive being prepped ffor a few trips but down the road I am obviously going to have to park it for extended periods of time. I'll need to take the weight then off the tyres. (As an extra benefit I figure that it will be less attractive to anyone wanting to drive away with it.) I a...
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Toyota coaster engine installation...... 1981.
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Hi, im new to this so I presume I just describe our problem and hope someone can help us. We have been converting a 1981 Toyota coaster into our new RV, we are now at the most important stage of finding a new engine and putting it in. our hardest part is trying to find an engine that will fit in without modify...
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Koni
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Europa Hatch for slide out BBQ Leaking.
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Hello Everyone, I am a new member and feeling my way with this Forum. It should be good. My wife and I have been traveling in our Crusader Caravan for 6 years now and loving it. I have a problem with this Europa Hatch leaking. its been a pain since new and I keep trying to pack it up to fix the problem with no suc...
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1988 Toyota Coaster Air Conditioning Diagram
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Hi Everyone, I'm chasing a diagram showing the location of all the air con components in my motorhome. I have an electrical issue somewhere in the system and need to find where all the components are located eg. pressure switches, relays, thermostat etc. If anyone has one they could send me that would...
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Trojan WDH
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I have done a search here and found zero on the Trojan 993921 WDH Kit General question - Does anyone have one in use and what are their opinions ? It is advertised as a 160Kg unit My van is 2280Kg fully laden with a ball weight of 150Kg - Do you think it would do the job ? Over to more Experienced operators - than...
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Vince
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10-15 amp Adapter Portable RCD
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Can anyone please advise me about this device. I have read that the only "legal" adaptor is the Ampfibian RV-01or o2. I have found a similar device at Jaycar which is waterproof for $129. When comments state the product to be "legal", is that through the electrical authoritie...
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Break-away brake battery
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Because of an oversight from the manufacturer, our break-away brake battery is not being charged when stopped and connected to power. I have had an attempt at charging said battery but encountered possible problems. I have isolated the blue wire (#5) in the socket. Based on diagrams I have seen, t...
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Need help with my 3 way fridge
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Hi everyone, Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500. I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everythin...
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Power your phone without AC or Solar --the Butane way
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A new product (not cheap at $149 US) but what freedom it provides A German product --USB phone charger fueled by those little areosol cans of butane--a 300gram can will fill the unit 6 times Called Kraftwerk by eZelleron Worth a look
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Drilling holes in interior van walls
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Hi Folks. I have a Supreme Executive which has interior walls that are shiny, white smooth. I doubt its gel, but possibly a laminate based board. The pelmet across the sliding door into the en-suite is slowly coming loose. I cant see how it is attached other than a 5cm square runner on its inside with...
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