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Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

. Hi guys. Well, we had a win in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal today, 14/5/15. The Dealer rep admitted they were wrong and mistakes made when registering our Esperance. Who said you can't fight them. please check your vehicle weight and fight them if necessary. Have a great day all. Sta...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I'm a first time owner of Electric brakes fitted to the upcoming new snail in December. The tow truck is getting fitted with a brake controller. My other trailers all have override brakes,that I have to manually engage the stop lever, ( so I can reverse.) ? Do you still have to do the same wit...

alwon · alwon

Have a Dometic RM2350 3 way in my RV and the 12v is not working. All the info I can access refers to caravans with 7 pin connections, but not very helpful for my RV. Can anyone enlighten me as to the wiring and installation specs in an RV and as to my possible problem. I am thinking the 12v element, but have as y...

hako · hako

Here are a couple of very handy and versatile items - first the cutting discs which attach to a Dremel or similar tool - they will cut thru a Stanley box cutter blade or a padlock plus basically anything. At under $3.50 for 10 delivered they are very affordable! I'm still on the first blade and I've made 5...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hellow fellow caravans, I have been having issues with my water tanks lately as I not been getting as much water use as I expected ,so I bought an inline flow monitor to connect to the fill hose. I also cleaned the breather pipes on both tanks as hornets had built nests in them.I foned up crusader caravans...

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, (Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Bas...

gandk · gandk

We now need to buy a jack for our new second hand van. Have been suggested either Ko jack or a Trail a Mate? Any thoughts. We purchase a 16.6' Goldstream off roader, tare about 1890 and has a lift spot (for the use of a better term) (you can see I am very technically apt) behind the wheel just under the body.!!...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Brain picking time as I am terrible at mathematics. I have a king size bed with a proper mattress on it and I need to get 2 struts to make it easier to lift but I don't know what weight they would have to lift. I tested the weight of the foot of the bed and it was 50kg but I will be attaching the struts half wa...

Bringellydad · Bringellydad

Hi, Can someone supply me the steps on how to load a picture of our setup in the lefthand box of the forum. Thanks.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I have an Ipad air with cellular. How do I get it to use the GPS satellite system rather than the phone tower triangulation system? Aussie Paul.

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...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi I have a Honda 1000kva Genie that is so reliable, However the new Jayco has a roof mounted A/C. Its on the Journey Outback 17.55 . Everyone we have spoken too says nothing under 2.2kva to kick it in. Its got to be a four stroke for starters. Do any of you guys and gals have and use to power yours. We like...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, What's the best way to secure my sat dish to the rear bumper of new van for transporting only. I know many just lay them on top of their bed in the daytime while traveling, however, if I want to just take a nap after lunch or not needing to use it some days I need to secure it. Its a camper sat dish, wit...

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style mounting fixture. I had my Navman mount break when I went to attach the GPS unit the other day. On the front of the mount is a latching lever that grips the GPS unit and holds it in place. Well it wasn't working and wouldn't latch onto the GPS prop...

Terro · Terro

I have a problem opening the rear door of my tow vehicle due to the handle height of the hitch. I asked a caravan service place what can be done and was told about hitch-Ezy. I have found them on the web and they look impressive but then so is the price. Before I shell out a substantial amount I wondered if any...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi ALL, That means YOU!......... YES YOU!............. ANYTHING STOP LOOKING AND COMMENT. In return I will post Another Joke in the Funnies section after I cook The family a Satay Chicken & rice By 10pm I Promise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay up to night to Check SAT Night LOTTO....

gemmybob · gemmybob

Does any one know the requirements for gas regulators in motor-homes in Queensland, I have heard the old caravan type regulators are now illegal. Do the new type regulators have a built in cut off or two stage regulation or what. I hope to save the cost of a gas fitter to bring mine up to spec. thanks in adv...

lazblom · lazblom

Hi - I am looking for a dedicated rear view camera for my bus. I already have a rear view camera which is dedicated to reversing. In other words when I shift into reverse then this camera will come on and I can see what is happening immediately behind me on a screen. I am now wanting another camera which will...

robo24 · robo24

i have 500 swift cooker.ignition switch failed.purchased a switch which needs fitting from rear of front panel due to non genuine.does anyone know how to remove front panel which forms entire stove top?

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	Ratchett type jockey wheel (Preview) Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim	Hey Jim	9	4584	06:23 PM May 16, 2015 by Hey Jim
	A weighty win (Preview) . Hi guys. Well, we had a win in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal today, 14/5/15. The Dealer rep admitted they were wrong and mistakes made when registering our Esperance. Who said you can't fight them. please check your vehicle weight and fight them if necessary. Have a great day all. Sta...	Lozza1956	9	1435	06:38 PM May 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Electric Brakes (Preview) Hi all, I'm a first time owner of Electric brakes fitted to the upcoming new snail in December. The tow truck is getting fitted with a brake controller. My other trailers all have override brakes,that I have to manually engage the stop lever, ( so I can reverse.) ? Do you still have to do the same wit...	Hey Jim	23	1539	01:30 PM May 17, 2015 by migra
	Dometic RM2350 (Preview) Have a Dometic RM2350 3 way in my RV and the 12v is not working. All the info I can access refers to caravans with 7 pin connections, but not very helpful for my RV. Can anyone enlighten me as to the wiring and installation specs in an RV and as to my possible problem. I am thinking the 12v element, but have as y...	alwon	4	995	04:56 PM May 17, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Cutting discs and cone drill set....handy. (Preview) Here are a couple of very handy and versatile items - first the cutting discs which attach to a Dremel or similar tool - they will cut thru a Stanley box cutter blade or a padlock plus basically anything. At under $3.50 for 10 delivered they are very affordable! I'm still on the first blade and I've made 5...	hako	7	1289	09:09 PM May 15, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	water tanks again (Preview) Hellow fellow caravans, I have been having issues with my water tanks lately as I not been getting as much water use as I expected ,so I bought an inline flow monitor to connect to the fill hose. I also cleaned the breather pipes on both tanks as hornets had built nests in them.I foned up crusader caravans...	cruisaderhilton	1	708	05:50 PM May 14, 2015 by hako
	Best and Cheapest Mirrors (Preview) Hi All, (Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Bas...	Liltacker	28	6068	05:07 PM May 15, 2015 by Friar Park
	WHAT CARAVAN JACK?? (Preview) We now need to buy a jack for our new second hand van. Have been suggested either Ko jack or a Trail a Mate? Any thoughts. We purchase a 16.6' Goldstream off roader, tare about 1890 and has a lift spot (for the use of a better term) (you can see I am very technically apt) behind the wheel just under the body.!!...	gandk	7	2120	02:44 PM May 17, 2015 by gandk
	Struts for a bed (Preview) Brain picking time as I am terrible at mathematics. I have a king size bed with a proper mattress on it and I need to get 2 struts to make it easier to lift but I don't know what weight they would have to lift. I tested the weight of the foot of the bed and it was 50kg but I will be attaching the struts half wa...	Hylda&Jon	10	1087	05:25 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
	Photo (Preview) Hi, Can someone supply me the steps on how to load a picture of our setup in the lefthand box of the forum. Thanks.	Bringellydad	1	866	09:18 AM May 12, 2015 by rockylizard
	Ipad air gps systems?? (Preview) I have an Ipad air with cellular. How do I get it to use the GPS satellite system rather than the phone tower triangulation system? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	16	1086	08:14 PM May 13, 2015 by aussie_paul
	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	9319	10:08 AM Feb 4, 2016 by Diana
	Best Air Conditioner generator to get (Preview) Hi I have a Honda 1000kva Genie that is so reliable, However the new Jayco has a roof mounted A/C. Its on the Journey Outback 17.55 . Everyone we have spoken too says nothing under 2.2kva to kick it in. Its got to be a four stroke for starters. Do any of you guys and gals have and use to power yours. We like...	Hey Jim	5	1305	09:45 AM May 12, 2015 by justcruisin01
	Best way to secure my sat dish (Preview) Hi all, What's the best way to secure my sat dish to the rear bumper of new van for transporting only. I know many just lay them on top of their bed in the daytime while traveling, however, if I want to just take a nap after lunch or not needing to use it some days I need to secure it. Its a camper sat dish, wit...	Hey Jim	6	1038	11:02 PM May 12, 2015 by D and D
	How to repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style GPS mounting fixture. (Preview) Repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style mounting fixture. I had my Navman mount break when I went to attach the GPS unit the other day. On the front of the mount is a latching lever that grips the GPS unit and holds it in place. Well it wasn't working and wouldn't latch onto the GPS prop...	03_Troopy	0	921	05:20 PM May 10, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Hitch-Ezy (Preview) I have a problem opening the rear door of my tow vehicle due to the handle height of the hitch. I asked a caravan service place what can be done and was told about hitch-Ezy. I have found them on the web and they look impressive but then so is the price. Before I shell out a substantial amount I wondered if any...	Terro	5	2234	10:02 PM May 10, 2015 by Plendo
	VAN MOVERS SEE my GO JACKS POST please comment.UNDER TECS (Preview) Hi ALL, That means YOU!......... YES YOU!............. ANYTHING STOP LOOKING AND COMMENT. In return I will post Another Joke in the Funnies section after I cook The family a Satay Chicken & rice By 10pm I Promise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay up to night to Check SAT Night LOTTO....	Hey Jim	0	590	06:26 PM May 9, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Queensland Gas Regulators (Preview) Does any one know the requirements for gas regulators in motor-homes in Queensland, I have heard the old caravan type regulators are now illegal. Do the new type regulators have a built in cut off or two stage regulation or what. I hope to save the cost of a gas fitter to bring mine up to spec. thanks in adv...	gemmybob	20	2680	04:02 PM May 14, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Rear View Camera Info needed (Preview) Hi - I am looking for a dedicated rear view camera for my bus. I already have a rear view camera which is dedicated to reversing. In other words when I shift into reverse then this camera will come on and I can see what is happening immediately behind me on a screen. I am now wanting another camera which will...	lazblom	8	1055	05:14 PM May 12, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	peizo (Preview) i have 500 swift cooker.ignition switch failed.purchased a switch which needs fitting from rear of front panel due to non genuine.does anyone know how to remove front panel which forms entire stove top?	robo24	2	885	10:55 AM May 9, 2015 by banjo
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