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meggsy · meggsy

Hi Trying to understand a recent comment I heard that adjusting the tyre pressures on a tandem axle config will affect the lowball weight is this fact or fiction --- thanks for advice and comments... Thanks and Regards Ian

dzcook · dzcook

ok where do most people jack their vans , on my trailers i tend to jack on the axle , but not sure on the van should i jack on the chassis or the axle as need to do a wheel swap ? also are light truck tires the best ? thanks

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

To all Territory owners. I am getting conflicting advice on the fitting of an external cooler to the transmission. I have just had the transmission serviced and told that it has its own cooling system but was told a while back to get an external system fitted. Can anyone enlighten me please on what wo...

SnowT · SnowT

If you get the icon to instal your free version of Window's 10... Stay away from it.. By downloading it you are giving up control of your computer and all of your information to MICROSOFT... Don't Believe me.. Type " Windows 10" in any search and start to read the articles that are poppin...

PeterD · PeterD

There are some on this forum who continually urge members to drop windows and convert to Apple. One of the things touted is that Apple has no vulnerabilities. Could those members please explain this warning?Alert Priority High, Apple releases a number of updates for widely used products -- Edited b...

HelenM · HelenM

Hi Everyone, Can you let me know what type of TV/DVD units are good to use in a caravan. I am looking to buy one for my van before I move into it. Thanks Helen

Dougwe · Dougwe

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...

kentasker · kentasker

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...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

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...

legendgj · legendgj

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

nimrod · nimrod

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...

in transit · in transit

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...

Spook · Spook

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...

dzcook · dzcook

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...

Fuzzball · Fuzzball

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...

hard1mic · hard1mic

'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...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Uqf71muwWc

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.nbnco.com.au/sell-nbn-services/new-connections-newsletter/sky-muster.html?cid=eml:as:nl-august15::art1:img

cusso1957 · cusso1957

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...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

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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	Caravan towball load tandem trailer (Preview) Hi Trying to understand a recent comment I heard that adjusting the tyre pressures on a tandem axle config will affect the lowball weight is this fact or fiction --- thanks for advice and comments... Thanks and Regards Ian	meggsy	4	1237	10:10 PM Sep 7, 2015 by meggsy
	jacking a van (Preview) ok where do most people jack their vans , on my trailers i tend to jack on the axle , but not sure on the van should i jack on the chassis or the axle as need to do a wheel swap ? also are light truck tires the best ? thanks	dzcook	10	1776	10:01 PM Sep 7, 2015 by macka17
	Ford territory transmission cooler advice please (Preview) To all Territory owners. I am getting conflicting advice on the fitting of an external cooler to the transmission. I have just had the transmission serviced and told that it has its own cooling system but was told a while back to get an external system fitted. Can anyone enlighten me please on what wo...	Evie n Rhys	7	9012	09:45 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Window's 10.. Stay away.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If you get the icon to instal your free version of Window's 10... Stay away from it.. By downloading it you are giving up control of your computer and all of your information to MICROSOFT... Don't Believe me.. Type " Windows 10" in any search and start to read the articles that are poppin...	SnowT	35	3627	07:59 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Baz421
	Apple Vulnerabilities. (Preview) There are some on this forum who continually urge members to drop windows and convert to Apple. One of the things touted is that Apple has no vulnerabilities. Could those members please explain this warning?Alert Priority High, Apple releases a number of updates for widely used products -- Edited b...	PeterD	21	1307	04:09 PM Sep 7, 2015 by PeterD
	Television (Preview) Hi Everyone, Can you let me know what type of TV/DVD units are good to use in a caravan. I am looking to buy one for my van before I move into it. Thanks Helen	HelenM	12	1498	09:24 AM Sep 7, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	MOBILE PHONE AND TUGS (Preview) 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...	Dougwe	16	1365	06:32 PM Sep 6, 2015 by rayn_boh
	Towing Caravan Fittings - what are essential "value for money" items. braking stability water batteries (Preview) 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...	kentasker	10	5273	06:12 PM Sep 6, 2015 by kentasker
	Bus Conversion Selection Help (Preview) 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...	Wombat 280	9	1540	12:36 AM Sep 6, 2015 by Ondabeach
	Flyscreens (Preview) 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	legendgj	0	718	01:44 PM Sep 5, 2015 by legendgj
	Treatment for grey water tanks (Preview) 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...	nimrod	9	1347	01:08 AM Sep 4, 2015 by nimrod
	Garmin Navigator Updates (Preview) 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...	in transit	16	1502	09:52 AM Sep 3, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Swift Safety Recall (Preview) 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...	Spook	6	3372	09:21 PM Sep 2, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	installing frig water tank (Preview) 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...	dzcook	1	820	09:45 PM Sep 1, 2015 by Sarge9
	Dometic Window Fell Out While Travelling (Preview) 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...	Fuzzball	10	2344	07:11 PM Sep 1, 2015 by Spydermann
	Hydraulic Levellers (Preview) '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...	hard1mic	7	1177	04:39 PM Sep 1, 2015 by snapper49
	How amazing is this?.....maybe an application us Seniors can use ,when we lose our car in the carpark.....? (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Uqf71muwWc	Goldfinger	5	1292	04:29 PM Aug 30, 2015 by Cupie
	NBNco satellite.. (Preview) http://www.nbnco.com.au/sell-nbn-services/new-connections-newsletter/sky-muster.html?cid=eml:as:nl-august15::art1:img	aussie_paul	3	912	05:49 PM Aug 28, 2015 by aussie_paul
	motor conversion (Preview) 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...	cusso1957	17	3630	12:08 PM Aug 28, 2015 by Jaahn
	ideas please (Preview) 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...	cruisaderhilton	7	1313	11:28 PM Aug 27, 2015 by Wombat 280
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