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Horse · Horse

If you have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ltz like I do it would be a good idea to check the bushes on the rear springs . I just had mine replaced because thay were split and falling apart .10 months old 27000 km ..Great ..

gailhayd · gailhayd

We have a new Trumo E2400 gas heater to instal in our Jayco Starcraft - can anyone advise if it is ok to instal the heater under the double bed and next to the dual batteries?

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any member bought one of these off ebay Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer Gun

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

how do I down size a vidio on an iPad so I can post it here on the GN site. do I need a particular program to do it in ?

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

If you are having trouble like I was with my Sphere not tuning in at some locations , I found out that the Motherboard needs upgrading and it is getting done under warranty. So if yours is playing up , get it checked out . When it starts up , check the lcd window and if it says V1 , then you need to upgrade to Vers...

gollymolly · gollymolly

We have been looking at diesel heating for the caravan as we are heading to Tassie to work over the winter. I know we will have to put in a diesel tank but now we are starting to think maybe a gas heater as we already have the gas bottles. We are in Woodend Victoria at present so wouldnt find it hard to get the g...

D and D · D and D

I know this topic has been discussed previously but the search function isn't bringing a lot of threads up. We have a BT 50 and have been advised that the tyres will need replacing before the next service (40 000). These are the original tyres (Dunlop AT 22 Grandtrek - 265/65r17) and the caravan we're to...

TA · TA

Hello to all I have just had a 3inch stainless steel exhaust system and the chip fitted to my 2001 Prado 3 l turbo diesel i was told better power and better fuel accomomy on our recent trip to Corowa boy i couldn't believe the amount of black smoke the old Prado was blowing out i have removed the chip now no s...

Papou · Papou

Purchased one of these little gizmos today for travels. Any Forumites here use them ??if so how reliable do you find them in your travels ??. I purchased the Optus model...

Griddy · Griddy

My avan hot water tank has had the gong and the system needs replacing. It is used only for hat water at the sink. Has anyone installed one and do they heat up to a satisfactory temp. for the dishes? If I put it in, I thought the fridge could come out and a hole could be cut in that wall to remove the leaking tan...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, Does anyone know if you can change the low flow fuel inlet of a 2014 Colorado Twin Cab Ute, Diesel to a Hi Flow inlet, please If so where would be the best place and approx cost maybe. Holden didn't seem to know.

Sheba · Sheba

Does any-one have one, and if so, what are the Pro's and Con's please ? Thanks in advance, Cheers, Sheba.

Gazwanna · Gazwanna

Hi Folks, We have a 1987 Viscount Grand Tourer. We are doing a bit of renovating on it and our main problem at the moment is hot water. In Queensland the rules on gas hot water systems have become very strict so we have had to remove our Paloma Gas Hot water system. We are wondering if anyone has installed...

Lesley F · Lesley F

Requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes Thanks Lesley

sheeds · sheeds

PM Abbott must immediately reverse the previous Governments unconsultative and very questionable April 2013 deletion of the ADR42/04(clause 10.3.1) requirement to extend engine exhaust outlets to the rear area of Motorhomes. This decision ignores a long-standing very commonly recognised R...

Allany · Allany

for those of you using coachscrews as tent pegs what are you using to drive them? impact wrench or hammer drill? the impact drivers seem to be expensive or have people found a cheaper one to do the job? what size coachscrews seem to cover most tasks? I am thinking 150 & 250mm x 10 mm ? Allan -- Edited by...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all Got a problem with my water tank filler and hose connection on my 2013 25ft Sterling When both tanks are full and I connect the hose to the hose plug water flows out of the tank fillers I guess there is a stop valve not working somwhere but not sure how to solve Any one had a similar problem Would a...

Olley46 · Olley46

I was talking to a mate of mine the other day he told me about his (New ) van he had bought,he had the van two days and had trouble with the breaks on the van, he was away from home and had to get the breaks fixed, the problem was the magnet wires inside the break drum had gone in between the break shoe return spr...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. I have 2x110ah batteries in my caravan charged mostly by 3x150w Solar Panels flat on the roof. I also have a 20i Honda Generator if ever needed and occasionally hook upto 240v. Oh! and the car charges the van batteries as well when mobile. Batteries are always charged or being charged one way o...

peter1 · peter1

Hi all I fitted a webasco diesel heater to my Pheonix caravan some 3 years ago and it has worked really well in this time. I checked the manual recently to see if any servicing or basic maintenance was required on the unit but found nothing under either heading. So I am wondering does anyone have any knowl...

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	Colorado bushes (Preview) If you have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ltz like I do it would be a good idea to check the bushes on the rear springs . I just had mine replaced because thay were split and falling apart .10 months old 27000 km ..Great ..	Horse	6	719	01:08 PM Apr 21, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Trumo Gas Heater (Preview) We have a new Trumo E2400 gas heater to instal in our Jayco Starcraft - can anyone advise if it is ok to instal the heater under the double bed and next to the dual batteries?	gailhayd	5	1076	03:49 PM Apr 22, 2015 by gailhayd
	temp gun (Preview) hi all has any member bought one of these off ebay Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer Gun	snap1946	18	1661	06:40 PM Apr 22, 2015 by snap1946
	How do I down size a video to post (Preview) how do I down size a vidio on an iPad so I can post it here on the GN site. do I need a particular program to do it in ?	Woody n Sue	14	1537	01:40 AM Jun 24, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Sphere Satellite system (Preview) If you are having trouble like I was with my Sphere not tuning in at some locations , I found out that the Motherboard needs upgrading and it is getting done under warranty. So if yours is playing up , get it checked out . When it starts up , check the lcd window and if it says V1 , then you need to upgrade to Vers...	goldcoaster	0	949	01:07 PM Apr 18, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Gas heating v Diesel Heating (Preview) We have been looking at diesel heating for the caravan as we are heading to Tassie to work over the winter. I know we will have to put in a diesel tank but now we are starting to think maybe a gas heater as we already have the gas bottles. We are in Woodend Victoria at present so wouldnt find it hard to get the g...	gollymolly	12	1797	10:06 PM Apr 24, 2015 by Magyar Connection
	Tyre Recommendation (Preview) I know this topic has been discussed previously but the search function isn't bringing a lot of threads up. We have a BT 50 and have been advised that the tyres will need replacing before the next service (40 000). These are the original tyres (Dunlop AT 22 Grandtrek - 265/65r17) and the caravan we're to...	D and D	5	1217	10:41 AM Apr 19, 2015 by Santa
	Blowing Smoke (Preview) Hello to all I have just had a 3inch stainless steel exhaust system and the chip fitted to my 2001 Prado 3 l turbo diesel i was told better power and better fuel accomomy on our recent trip to Corowa boy i couldn't believe the amount of black smoke the old Prado was blowing out i have removed the chip now no s...	TA	15	3726	10:40 PM Apr 19, 2015 by KevKim37
	Wireles Modems For Tablet (Preview) Purchased one of these little gizmos today for travels. Any Forumites here use them ??if so how reliable do you find them in your travels ??. I purchased the Optus model...	Papou	13	1244	03:35 PM Apr 18, 2015 by Olley46
	eco instant hot water (Preview) My avan hot water tank has had the gong and the system needs replacing. It is used only for hat water at the sink. Has anyone installed one and do they heat up to a satisfactory temp. for the dishes? If I put it in, I thought the fridge could come out and a hole could be cut in that wall to remove the leaking tan...	Griddy	16	1603	01:11 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Phil C
	COLORADO FUEL INLET ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How, Does anyone know if you can change the low flow fuel inlet of a 2014 Colorado Twin Cab Ute, Diesel to a Hi Flow inlet, please If so where would be the best place and approx cost maybe. Holden didn't seem to know.	Dougwe	32	4535	12:59 PM Dec 30, 2021 by Moose2
	Canon i70 Printer. (Preview) Does any-one have one, and if so, what are the Pro's and Con's please ? Thanks in advance, Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	19	1714	08:48 AM Apr 19, 2015 by Cupie
	Eco Instant Hot Water Heater (Preview) Hi Folks, We have a 1987 Viscount Grand Tourer. We are doing a bit of renovating on it and our main problem at the moment is hot water. In Queensland the rules on gas hot water systems have become very strict so we have had to remove our Paloma Gas Hot water system. We are wondering if anyone has installed...	Gazwanna	5	2533	07:50 PM Apr 22, 2015 by terrytravellingman
	requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes (Preview) Requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes Thanks Lesley	Lesley F	2	925	06:09 PM Apr 15, 2015 by PeterInSa
	Engine exhaust outlets can be positioned anywhere along the RHS of a Motorhome! You're kidding me,right? (Preview) PM Abbott must immediately reverse the previous Governments unconsultative and very questionable April 2013 deletion of the ADR42/04(clause 10.3.1) requirement to extend engine exhaust outlets to the rear area of Motorhomes. This decision ignores a long-standing very commonly recognised R...	sheeds	1	1242	04:46 PM Apr 14, 2015 by Snail
	Driving coachscrews (Preview) for those of you using coachscrews as tent pegs what are you using to drive them? impact wrench or hammer drill? the impact drivers seem to be expensive or have people found a cheaper one to do the job? what size coachscrews seem to cover most tasks? I am thinking 150 & 250mm x 10 mm ? Allan -- Edited by...	Allany	11	2114	02:10 PM Apr 16, 2015 by Cupie
	Water tanks (Preview) Hi all Got a problem with my water tank filler and hose connection on my 2013 25ft Sterling When both tanks are full and I connect the hose to the hose plug water flows out of the tank fillers I guess there is a stop valve not working somwhere but not sure how to solve Any one had a similar problem Would a...	Dolly	3	875	06:31 PM Apr 16, 2015 by Phil C
	None Breaking News (Preview) I was talking to a mate of mine the other day he told me about his (New ) van he had bought,he had the van two days and had trouble with the breaks on the van, he was away from home and had to get the breaks fixed, the problem was the magnet wires inside the break drum had gone in between the break shoe return spr...	Olley46	7	1160	11:54 PM Apr 15, 2015 by PeterD
	INVERTA AND BATTERY SIZE (Preview) How, all. I have 2x110ah batteries in my caravan charged mostly by 3x150w Solar Panels flat on the roof. I also have a 20i Honda Generator if ever needed and occasionally hook upto 240v. Oh! and the car charges the van batteries as well when mobile. Batteries are always charged or being charged one way o...	Dougwe	16	1395	02:55 PM Apr 16, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Webasco Diesel heater (Preview) Hi all I fitted a webasco diesel heater to my Pheonix caravan some 3 years ago and it has worked really well in this time. I checked the manual recently to see if any servicing or basic maintenance was required on the unit but found nothing under either heading. So I am wondering does anyone have any knowl...	peter1	3	992	07:37 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Dunmowin
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