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HAS ANY ONE PUT MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT ON A WAECO 35L/40LT FRIDGE, THOUGHTS
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Hi Every one Just thinking of taking out the electronic thermistor and changing the fridge to a manual knob thermostat Whats involved and has any one done it before Some one has said that an endel one works but wouldnt have a clue whats involved or what to do ive look on the web but cant find any info on ho...
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possumyvonne
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Struts for a bed
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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...
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Hylda&Jon
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Dometic RM2350
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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...
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alwon
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WHAT CARAVAN JACK??
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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.!!...
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gandk
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Electric Brakes
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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...
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Ratchett type jockey wheel
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Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim
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Hey Jim
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Cutting discs and cone drill set....handy.
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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...
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hako
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Weight
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Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...
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Lozza1956
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Best and Cheapest Mirrors
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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...
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Liltacker
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servicing van and saving $$$$$
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My mechanical knowledge can be written on the back of a postage stamp. But I decided that I would check the brakes and re grease the wheel bearings on our Coromal Princeton 4 wheeler. After watching a couple of videos on you tube it was battle stations. I am very pleased with my efforts. All wheels were se...
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JayDee
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water tanks again
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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...
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cruisaderhilton
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Queensland Gas Regulators
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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...
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gemmybob
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Raditator Cap Issue Tritons
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Anyone with a Triton Ute take note of the radiator cap and temp gauge they seem to have developed a pressure failure issue. Mate just cooked his and they are changing the engine under warranty thank Christ, $18000.00 for this and they changed the auto transmission and diff when it was only a month...
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Wombat 280
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Ipad air gps systems??
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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.
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Best way to secure my sat dish
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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...
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Hey Jim
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Rear View Camera Info needed
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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...
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lazblom
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Best Air Conditioner generator to get
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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...
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Hey Jim
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Photo
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Hi, Can someone supply me the steps on how to load a picture of our setup in the lefthand box of the forum. Thanks.
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Bringellydad
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Your thoughts please on this - (was posted on a web site)
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First of all (before I get nailed by the Guru's) please read this. I found this snippet of advice posted on the web site of a Caravan Repairer. I have already searched and read every post on "Inverters" on the GN forum and it seems there has been some good advice. So I am only reposting thi...
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TechnoGypsy
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Round plug to Rectangular
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This is my problem I'm in Yulara NT and off to Adelaide to buy second hand van which has the old round fitting for lights power etc from van to car and on my Pajero i have the standard 7 pin I think plug. So what can I do is it a matter of getting the new fitting for the van and trying to figure out the wiring. I ne...
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Bru
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