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Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...

OliverD · OliverD

This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...

helnev · helnev

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van

DMaxer · DMaxer

Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.

Gundog · Gundog

I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...

Allany · Allany

has anyone mounted a front tow bar on their Patrol? Allan

OMD · OMD

I have one and as never used a hayman Reece WDH can't compare the two. Haven't seen any posts on them so just wondering on pro's an con's. It is easy and quick to hook up once u know how, u don't have to unhook to back up. Was a little bit dearer than the others but I'm very happy with it. Any comments. cheers OMD...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...

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...

Pally · Pally

Such a headache! so many different ones. The GME TX3100 plug and play. reasonably cheap and wont put holes in my dash, or should I buy a more powerful fixed machine. Anyone got suggestions on their experience with CB Radios?( possibly recommendations)

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

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...

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...

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	Aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required? (Preview) Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...	Phil Owen	9	7960	07:19 PM May 25, 2015 by elliemike
	Space saving table for smaller vans (Preview) This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...	OliverD	2	959	01:37 PM May 25, 2015 by hako
	SAVING HOT WATER FLOW (Preview) Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...	Hey Jim	0	723	02:47 PM May 24, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Air Bags (Preview) Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van	helnev	4	1315	08:33 PM May 23, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Andersen Levellers (Preview) Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.	DMaxer	4	1753	08:28 PM May 23, 2015 by OMD
	Jayco Sterling (Preview) I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.	Gundog	2	1373	01:45 PM May 22, 2015 by Magnarc
	Dash cam - Navman MiVue 388 (Preview) Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...	Bruce and Bev	4	1737	08:24 AM May 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	WAECO CF 50 FRIDGE/FREEZER NOT WORKING (Preview) Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...	possumyvonne	3	1493	07:40 PM May 21, 2015 by possumyvonne
	fujitsu or similar A/C on bus (Preview) Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...	Tropdoug	7	1085	02:19 PM May 21, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Front mounted tow bar (Preview) has anyone mounted a front tow bar on their Patrol? Allan	Allany	6	1479	06:38 PM May 20, 2015 by Wombat 280
	Anderson weight distribution hitch from Titan. (Preview) I have one and as never used a hayman Reece WDH can't compare the two. Haven't seen any posts on them so just wondering on pro's an con's. It is easy and quick to hook up once u know how, u don't have to unhook to back up. Was a little bit dearer than the others but I'm very happy with it. Any comments. cheers OMD...	OMD	4	1010	07:35 AM May 20, 2015 by Phillipn
	Hardly techo......but.......... (Preview) Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce	Bruce and Bev	7	1339	10:53 PM May 19, 2015 by The Doo crew
	BEARING FAILURE WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES FITTED (Preview) Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...	Hey Jim	5	951	01:55 PM May 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Finally.... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	6	986	01:50 PM May 19, 2015 by Phil C
	22'6" Van is this a HUGE parking problem? (Preview) Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...	Liltacker	8	1304	11:19 PM May 18, 2015 by Graden
	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	1545	06:38 PM May 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	CB Radios (Preview) Such a headache! so many different ones. The GME TX3100 plug and play. reasonably cheap and wont put holes in my dash, or should I buy a more powerful fixed machine. Anyone got suggestions on their experience with CB Radios?( possibly recommendations)	Pally	17	1813	09:02 AM May 18, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Can 240V appliances be run on 24V (Preview) Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...	Tropdoug	5	1359	08:37 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
	HAS ANY ONE PUT MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT ON A WAECO 35L/40LT FRIDGE, THOUGHTS (Preview) 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...	possumyvonne	8	2167	06:38 PM May 17, 2015 by possumyvonne
	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	1167	05:25 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
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