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Bringellydad · Bringellydad

Hi, I am new at this. We bought a 12/24/240 volt "Mishto S55" fridge/freezer made by Cenco from Bit-Deals Vic. late last year to take away caravaning mainly as an extra freezer. We went away in the April school holidays, so I packed up the new fridge/freezer with frozen meat. After a day or...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, baby oil. Has anyone used baby oil on the outside of their van or motorhome to protect it ? I don't need to as I have Vantec on mine. The reason I ask this is someone parked near me used baby oil to polish their motorhome this afternoon. I have never heard of it so thought I would put ut out there. Keep you...

iana · iana

Does Satellite TV (Vast) work through bush fire smoke. Cant find anything on the web.

Gus1949 · Gus1949

The water pressure at the taps and shower head in our van is much less that the pressure at caravan park taps. My question is why? Do vans have water pressure limiting valves or is it because the plastic pipes in the van are of a smaller diameter that the water supply pipes? To get a decent shower we switch o...

Gemangi · Gemangi

Hi, I have just purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger with a FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company) Tow Bar. The problem I have in trying to fit a Hayman Reese weight distribution unit is that when you remove the existing tongue from the tow bar is that the receptacle for the shaft is only about 60 - 70mm deep. (And does not pro...

Coocoocha · Coocoocha

i own a 2002 Nissan Patrol Diesel last week it not start in the Woolies car park i called the RACQ still wouldn't start so they towed it to their service centre checked it 0ut and found the injector pump was *hagged it took them 3-4 days to get a price and the shocker was $4400 supplied and fitted any one else...

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi folks, Once again would love to hear from the experienced out there, this time in relation to TV satellite dishes. Basically not sure what's best, either a hand cranking roof mounted dish or the portable tripod type. I gather there is about $1000 difference, naturally I prefer ease of operation...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi All. Most RVs have a push up vent(s) in the roof which lets in light and fresh air. Our 'van has the commonly fitted Dometic brand at front and back. It has one sliding section to keep insects out and and second one to block out light. The problem with these roof vents is they also let in the sun and heat...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Can anyone give me the heads up to find a place where l can get new seals for my windows , thank you .

Slowcoach · Slowcoach

Good Day All. My first post. Yes! I have been looking for a previous topic that covered my dilemma, but to no avail. We have purchased a 5 yr old van with the standard 2 door 3 way Dometic refrigerator. Everything's good - except the 12 v wiring to the car. The people that installed the reversing camera/...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi all, been tossing up what would be best to get in way of a fridge, my old caravan fridge was a 3 way but done to where the old fridges go My leaning towards a 2 way portable fridge 12/240 v which can be used for both .lm open to you suggestions

Radar · Radar

Hi All. I am doing a bit of tidying up, replaced the 4.5 with a 9kg gass bottle on the A frame of the caravan and added a wire mesh basket. My question is this, the gass regulator is sitting higher then the gass bottles (see the photo). I would like to lay it flat between the gass bottles, is there some rules f...

terrola · terrola

hi would any one know how to go about replacing a piezo ignitor in a rm 2301 fridge thanking you terrola

Kacey and Angie · Kacey and Angie

We have a new van and the fridge is not cooling enough, running on gas the fridge temp is at about 18 to 20 running with geny its the same won't cool enough we ran the geny last light and at 5.30 this morning it was down to 6.5. we live in the Pilbara and the temps this week have been high 30's touching Any idea...

June · June

I bought a little second hand Lemair freezer model FR120v which was going when I picked it up. Plugged it into the power point when I got home and it went for a few days. Bought some frozen food and placed it inside but a few hours later the freezer stopped working. It had tripped out the safety box in the...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

could anyone tell me where I could get my 12v fan fixed around Melbourne please? I love it but it has an intermittent fault And I need it to head off in February.

meetoo · meetoo

I am wondering if you were to premix an amount of any of the napisan clones in water and then let it sit in plastic bottles till needed, would it tend too lose any of it's effectiveness over some time? Cheers John

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi there , l know this is the place where l can get some great answers to my questions 1 l want to paint the exterior of my van , lncluding the roof. The existing paint is very powdery And needs to be repainted ,, what paint should l use , enamel or acylic ( solar guard ) . 2 th...

ollwarra · ollwarra

The motorhome is 14 years old, in good condition and jn need of another polish. What is the best polish to use for fibre glass, any ideas? Thanks

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I have just had a 50amp Anderson plug installed in my van using 6B&S cable with an inline 30amp fuse running off my 120Ahr house battery. My main intention is to use the plug to use my Pixma inkjet printer, which would usually be used to:print up to 5 pages;scan up to 2 pages/photos/items; an...

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	12 Volt Fridge/Freezer (Preview) Hi, I am new at this. We bought a 12/24/240 volt "Mishto S55" fridge/freezer made by Cenco from Bit-Deals Vic. late last year to take away caravaning mainly as an extra freezer. We went away in the April school holidays, so I packed up the new fridge/freezer with frozen meat. After a day or...	Bringellydad	8	9828	10:08 AM Feb 4, 2016 by Diana
	BABY OIL (Preview) Yep, baby oil. Has anyone used baby oil on the outside of their van or motorhome to protect it ? I don't need to as I have Vantec on mine. The reason I ask this is someone parked near me used baby oil to polish their motorhome this afternoon. I have never heard of it so thought I would put ut out there. Keep you...	Dougwe	17	2100	09:43 AM Feb 4, 2016 by littledick
	Satellite TV and bushfire smoke. (Preview) Does Satellite TV (Vast) work through bush fire smoke. Cant find anything on the web.	iana	8	1625	06:11 PM Feb 3, 2016 by iana
	Water Pressure (Preview) The water pressure at the taps and shower head in our van is much less that the pressure at caravan park taps. My question is why? Do vans have water pressure limiting valves or is it because the plastic pipes in the van are of a smaller diameter that the water supply pipes? To get a decent shower we switch o...	Gus1949	13	9074	01:22 PM Feb 2, 2016 by Greg9
	Weight Distribution Hitch. (Preview) Hi, I have just purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger with a FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company) Tow Bar. The problem I have in trying to fit a Hayman Reese weight distribution unit is that when you remove the existing tongue from the tow bar is that the receptacle for the shaft is only about 60 - 70mm deep. (And does not pro...	Gemangi	15	7673	08:37 AM Feb 2, 2016 by rockylizard
	Injector pump (Preview) i own a 2002 Nissan Patrol Diesel last week it not start in the Woolies car park i called the RACQ still wouldn't start so they towed it to their service centre checked it 0ut and found the injector pump was *hagged it took them 3-4 days to get a price and the shocker was $4400 supplied and fitted any one else...	Coocoocha	11	2282	12:41 AM Feb 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	TV Satellite dish (Preview) Hi folks, Once again would love to hear from the experienced out there, this time in relation to TV satellite dishes. Basically not sure what's best, either a hand cranking roof mounted dish or the portable tripod type. I gather there is about $1000 difference, naturally I prefer ease of operation...	No Fixed Address	11	3111	08:06 PM Feb 1, 2016 by iana
	Roof vents (Preview) Hi All. Most RVs have a push up vent(s) in the roof which lets in light and fresh air. Our 'van has the commonly fitted Dometic brand at front and back. It has one sliding section to keep insects out and and second one to block out light. The problem with these roof vents is they also let in the sun and heat...	Bruce and Bev	8	1268	06:37 PM Feb 1, 2016 by meetoo
	sorcing 1976 franklin caravan window seals (Preview) Can anyone give me the heads up to find a place where l can get new seals for my windows , thank you .	adventure before dementia	5	1005	05:14 PM Jan 31, 2016 by norwood1947
	3 Way fridge operated from house bank? (Preview) Good Day All. My first post. Yes! I have been looking for a previous topic that covered my dilemma, but to no avail. We have purchased a 5 yr old van with the standard 2 door 3 way Dometic refrigerator. Everything's good - except the 12 v wiring to the car. The people that installed the reversing camera/...	Slowcoach	15	1309	03:59 PM Jan 31, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	tug portable fridge vs caravan fridge ? (Preview) Hi all, been tossing up what would be best to get in way of a fridge, my old caravan fridge was a 3 way but done to where the old fridges go My leaning towards a 2 way portable fridge 12/240 v which can be used for both .lm open to you suggestions	adventure before dementia	15	1592	11:29 PM Jan 30, 2016 by adventure before dementia
	Gass regulator position. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All. I am doing a bit of tidying up, replaced the 4.5 with a 9kg gass bottle on the A frame of the caravan and added a wire mesh basket. My question is this, the gass regulator is sitting higher then the gass bottles (see the photo). I would like to lay it flat between the gass bottles, is there some rules f...	Radar	51	8365	11:25 PM Jan 30, 2016 by oldtrack123
	piezo ignitor (Preview) hi would any one know how to go about replacing a piezo ignitor in a rm 2301 fridge thanking you terrola	terrola	0	596	10:40 PM Jan 30, 2016 by terrola
	Fridge issues (Preview) We have a new van and the fridge is not cooling enough, running on gas the fridge temp is at about 18 to 20 running with geny its the same won't cool enough we ran the geny last light and at 5.30 this morning it was down to 6.5. we live in the Pilbara and the temps this week have been high 30's touching Any idea...	Kacey and Angie	18	4270	06:52 PM Jan 30, 2016 by tempestv8
	Lemair Freezer Model FR120v (Preview) I bought a little second hand Lemair freezer model FR120v which was going when I picked it up. Plugged it into the power point when I got home and it went for a few days. Bought some frozen food and placed it inside but a few hours later the freezer stopped working. It had tripped out the safety box in the...	June	6	1662	10:27 PM Jan 29, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Repair of 12 v Caframo fan (Preview) could anyone tell me where I could get my 12v fan fixed around Melbourne please? I love it but it has an intermittent fault And I need it to head off in February.	Evie n Rhys	11	5894	06:22 PM Jan 29, 2016 by jules47
	napisan clones ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am wondering if you were to premix an amount of any of the napisan clones in water and then let it sit in plastic bottles till needed, would it tend too lose any of it's effectiveness over some time? Cheers John	meetoo	41	4206	08:02 AM Jan 28, 2016 by Santa
	painting my van (Preview) Hi there , l know this is the place where l can get some great answers to my questions 1 l want to paint the exterior of my van , lncluding the roof. The existing paint is very powdery And needs to be repainted ,, what paint should l use , enamel or acylic ( solar guard ) . 2 th...	adventure before dementia	7	1462	03:10 PM Jan 27, 2016 by adventure before dementia
	polish for winnebago (Preview) The motorhome is 14 years old, in good condition and jn need of another polish. What is the best polish to use for fibre glass, any ideas? Thanks	ollwarra	7	1492	09:29 PM Jan 25, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	300W Inverter query (Preview) Gday... I have just had a 50amp Anderson plug installed in my van using 6B&S cable with an inline 30amp fuse running off my 120Ahr house battery. My main intention is to use the plug to use my Pixma inkjet printer, which would usually be used to:print up to 5 pages;scan up to 2 pages/photos/items; an...	rockylizard	8	1334	12:42 PM Jan 25, 2016 by Wanderlust
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