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MOBILE PHONE AND TUGS
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How, all, I know a few of you fellow forumites have a Colorado so thought I would chuck this out there. A big ask just the same but you never know if you don't ask. I have a 2014 Colorado and a iPhone 4s that pairs nicely through bluetooth to the Collies Mylink info system. I love the feature and would be lost...
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Towing Caravan Fittings - what are essential "value for money" items.
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We are soon to purchase a new 20-foot tandem, standard height, semi-off-road/heavy duty van, towed by a Prado. What do you "experienced users" consider as important (or waste-of-money) options/essentials/add-ons... in these areas (for van or tow vehicle modifications) prio...
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Bus Conversion Selection Help
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That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboar...
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Flyscreens
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Have a 2005 Jayco heritage and want to change the screens, does the frame come out to change the screens and how please -- Edited by legendgj on Saturday 5th of September 2015 01:45:28 PM
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Treatment for grey water tanks
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I am going to fit a grey water tank to the caravan when I buy it later this year and have been researching treatments for holding the water. Unfortunately I have not been able to find much information 'on line' and called into BCF today but they were no help either. Should you use black water treatments an...
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Garmin Navigator Updates
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Our Garmin has free lifetime updates (the device, not me I suspect), and I check for updates before any lengthy trip especially if it involves driving through a city.Anyhow, I did an update on ours recently, and while the data is more current, the silly thing now says things like in 800metres turn righ...
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Swift Safety Recall
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GAS ALERTSome cookers have not been installed and supported adequately to prevent the cooker shaking withinthe installation cavity. There have been instances where the support below the cooker has broken atthe rear, fixing bolts have come out or sheared off and the top timber frames have flexed p...
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installing frig water tank
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have just started to reinstall the frig in caravan the previous owners had removed it and where trying to build a room for the toilet where it was at the moment its sitting in the middle of the van now want to put the frig back in where it should be appears to run fine on 240 but not sure on gas , is the...
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Dometic Window Fell Out While Travelling
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Hi, I'm just wondering if anybody else has had the problem of any Dometic windows falling out while travelling? My husband closed the window before we left Katherine, and I checked it, as I didn't realise that he'd locked it. It was fully locked. We reached Roper River, only to find that our toilet wind...
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Hydraulic Levellers
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'We' are very new to the motorhome world and seeking some advice from those with more experience. Can anyone give me some 'pros' and/or 'cons' on hydraulic levellers. Suppliers and/or guesstimates re pricing of same. Cannot find a great deal of info online & those that do make no suggestion of pr...
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How amazing is this?.....maybe an application us Seniors can use ,when we lose our car in the carpark.....?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Uqf71muwWc
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Goldfinger
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NBNco satellite..
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http://www.nbnco.com.au/sell-nbn-services/new-connections-newsletter/sky-muster.html?cid=eml:as:nl-august15::art1:img
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motor conversion
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has anyone out there got a coaster with a 6 cylinder holden red motor in it i am thinking of doing this conversion myself and need some questions answered like how expensive to run?can they do 100ks with ease? i will be keeping the 5 speed toyota box in it ??are there any hidden problems ? all advice or c...
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ideas please
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This post has to do with number plates again (sorry).I am a bit of a do it yourselfer if you can sort of person ,and was wondering if any of you out there have relocated your number plate holders down to comply with rego rules that that seem to be the same in every state.ie 1300mm to the top of the plate, im go...
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Intercoolers
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Appreciate any advice about intercoolers for a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. Has anyone had an intercooler retro fitted to their vehicle - what is a good quality brand, approx costs and whether top mounted is the best way to go? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Regards Peter
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Small Tow Vehicle
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I've been looking at small vans to tow behind an Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI AWD. At this stage I've narrowed it down to a Jurgens 1901 or a Swift Explorer 2. Couple of questions. Anyone got either of these vans if so, any pros & cons with the vans features. Has anyone had any experience towing small vans with suc...
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Compression Fridge over three way fridge in the van
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Hi all, The compression fridge V the three way fridge gets / says much colder Yes? We have a 40lt Engle as well. I haven't looked at compression fridge's as a alternative. Anyone know if there is a full size version = 170 -180lt. Price wise, what kind of dollars would be involved to swap before we get hold o...
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Fridge not working on gas
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Our 3 way fridge has decided to stop working on gas. It is working on 240v here in the park, buy as we do mostly free camping I'd like to know if there is a common concern, that can be easily fixed. Have checked and there does not appear to be any ignition spark, and also no smell of gas from the rear when the b...
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Mazda T 3500 motorhome drive tyres
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G'day. I received a message through G/N regarding what size drive tyres I use. 6.50.16. I run them at 60 PSI. Maximum revs is 2500, which gives me a good fuel consumption, at 90/95 kph. Reason I am putting this down on a "new" sheet, is that my PC "ate" the original enquiry from Baz....
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WASHING CARAVAN
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How, all, I have 'Vantec' on my CV and the people that did the job say to use their special super duper cleaning liquid. This is fine as they supplied some. What do other people use to wash their van that has 'Vantec' applied as the supplied bottle will not last long. Looking forward to the answers. Ke...
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