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mellykelly · mellykelly

Hi. This is my first time posting. We have just bought a brand new MDC Voyager RF V5 (Melbourne) and getting ready to go away. Plugged into mains power and put the fridge on. Found after a couple of days the fridge was off as the battery ran down. Unplugged fridge overnight and left battery charging, tu...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

I have no 240V power to my van....it stopped when I put the roof heater on...ran as normal for about 20 minutes then all power off. What is baffling is....the RCD has not tripped....my power runs through an AMPFIBIAN....it has not tripped and definitely has input power to it....<power light is on...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Before I start I did a search but they are from way back that I found, so. I wasn't going to start another thread and ask but hey ya know me, I can't help myself and do value everyones thoughts and comments so here goes. I looked at in length and had a drive of a Holden Colorado today. First registered in Janua...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...

12roam · 12roam

Hi Guy's A battery question for you experts. I had a second battery in the back of my 2000 Navara till some enterprising person twisted the handles on my rear canopy window to open it (yes it was locked)and just helped themselves to the battery along with some other stuff. My fridge happily was in...

hako · hako

G'Day, I decided to kill some surface rust on my box trailer so sanded the rust and applied Killrust brand fishoil as this is the stuff that has stood the test of time. However, after 10 days it still feels sticky to the touch....not real sticky, just too sticky to overcoat with an oil based enamel. It h...

Aussieroo · Aussieroo

I am hoping someone can shed some light as to what may be causing these final transistors to blow on my 2 year old Weaco CR110 van fridge. The first pic is of the whole board. the second is of the second box replacement and the last is the third that I replaced just last week. This has now happened 3 times over...

TeeJay · TeeJay

We have an Avan poptop and want to take an Ozent on the back. The rear bumper bar can pull out so we thought we'd get a poly pipe with ends and secure it there. But we have been unable to get polypipe with a large enough diameter [320mm inside measurement]. Has anyone else solved this problem without get...

Ontos45 · Ontos45

http://www.trailerplans.com.au/vw-trailer-assist-hot-or-not/

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi, my pump has just started making the water it pumps all frothy and aerated. Do you think it is on it's last legs or could it be a leak in one of the pipes.It is maintaining pressure o.k. and seems to be working perfectly. I am on the verge of going away for a few months and wondered if I should replace it bef...

jon641 · jon641

Sorry to bother people, but does anyone have a copy of satellite angles, (azimuth), for a itech sat dish. Appreciate a copy especially for WA, thanks in advance. John.

BriVee · BriVee

Can anyone please advise me? When I go to download wikicamps for my laptop, it wants me to go through my Microsoft account and that takes me through setting up a backup to the cloud, is this how it works all I want to do is download the app and pay for it using paypal. I have not done this before so am not sur...

Kristyg111 · Kristyg111

Hello - we are new nomads who have bought a Matilda Clancy Hilux without a manual for the Motorhome part. We would really like some info on the hot water system and toilet / shower. We haven't found the right key to open the toilet part from the outside as the dude we bought it off just gave us a heap of keys an...

jbrinks · jbrinks

New to this style of fridge . This morning I checked the temp of the fridge before changing to 12v for travelling. It was , when we got home was 5 and icecream starting to thaw would this be normal. All we did was turn the switch to battery from electricity. Just wondering if I need to boost temp as I notice...

Phil C · Phil C

as you may know we have a Jayco 2013 Starcraft caravan (20-62-2) the floor of the shower is cracking after 2 years and causing some leaking onto the floor and under the cupboards. Now my wife and I are no lightweights (please don't tell her I said that lol) and the floor seems to be getting more cracks. I...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...

nicho · nicho

new Colorado and new Kokoda 19.6ft van. the cars has done 21000 the van has done 20000.I have a Haymen Reese weight distribution system. The van is not overloaded forward of the dual wheels is only a queen size bed and clothes all up weight of the clothes would be round 200kgs. The ball weight on the van f...

frangipani · frangipani

The kwikee electric step won't extend., does anyone have a Motor home with one of these? normally I open the Van door and it just slides out. Any hint would be appreciated.. and before you tell me, Yes I read the manual, its all Double Dutch to me, ... thanx-Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Friday 27th of...

frangipani · frangipani

Found this under the glove box, in my Mercedes 413cdi Motorhome?., is it a 12v cigarette socket?., or is it to read the computer stuff?. The pins confuse me. Thanx Fran Oops sorry forgot the pics...., -- Edited by frangipani on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 10:03:35 AM

Santa · Santa

Just bought one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360466559785 from Bit_Deals. Good service and communication, shipped promptly, $249 delivered to the door in country SA. Have yet to put it into service so cant comment on performance. So far the only criticism I have is of the " new impro...

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	Battery problems ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. This is my first time posting. We have just bought a brand new MDC Voyager RF V5 (Melbourne) and getting ready to go away. Plugged into mains power and put the fridge on. Found after a couple of days the fridge was off as the battery ran down. Unplugged fridge overnight and left battery charging, tu...	mellykelly	53	2139	09:19 PM Apr 5, 2015 by ballast2
	Problem with 240V to my J /Heritage..genuine request. (Preview) I have no 240V power to my van....it stopped when I put the roof heater on...ran as normal for about 20 minutes then all power off. What is baffling is....the RCD has not tripped....my power runs through an AMPFIBIAN....it has not tripped and definitely has input power to it....<power light is on...	Goldfinger	10	986	08:12 PM Apr 5, 2015 by Baz421
	HOLDEN COLORADO ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Before I start I did a search but they are from way back that I found, so. I wasn't going to start another thread and ask but hey ya know me, I can't help myself and do value everyones thoughts and comments so here goes. I looked at in length and had a drive of a Holden Colorado today. First registered in Janua...	Dougwe	32	9174	09:38 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	HOLDEN COLORADO WINS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...	Dougwe	36	3081	09:14 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	2nd Battery (Preview) Hi Guy's A battery question for you experts. I had a second battery in the back of my 2000 Navara till some enterprising person twisted the handles on my rear canopy window to open it (yes it was locked)and just helped themselves to the battery along with some other stuff. My fridge happily was in...	12roam	6	739	05:59 PM Apr 4, 2015 by 12roam
	Fishoil not drying. (Preview) G'Day, I decided to kill some surface rust on my box trailer so sanded the rust and applied Killrust brand fishoil as this is the stuff that has stood the test of time. However, after 10 days it still feels sticky to the touch....not real sticky, just too sticky to overcoat with an oil based enamel. It h...	hako	13	4824	12:47 PM Apr 4, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Danfoss control box off Waeco CR110 (Preview) I am hoping someone can shed some light as to what may be causing these final transistors to blow on my 2 year old Weaco CR110 van fridge. The first pic is of the whole board. the second is of the second box replacement and the last is the third that I replaced just last week. This has now happened 3 times over...	Aussieroo	17	2900	12:19 PM Apr 4, 2015 by DeBe
	Tent storage help please (Preview) We have an Avan poptop and want to take an Ozent on the back. The rear bumper bar can pull out so we thought we'd get a poly pipe with ends and secure it there. But we have been unable to get polypipe with a large enough diameter [320mm inside measurement]. Has anyone else solved this problem without get...	TeeJay	14	1060	09:01 PM Apr 3, 2015 by Baz421
	VW Trailet Assist (Preview) http://www.trailerplans.com.au/vw-trailer-assist-hot-or-not/	Ontos45	1	892	03:24 PM Apr 2, 2015 by deverall11
	12 volt water pump is now aerating the water (Preview) Hi, my pump has just started making the water it pumps all frothy and aerated. Do you think it is on it's last legs or could it be a leak in one of the pipes.It is maintaining pressure o.k. and seems to be working perfectly. I am on the verge of going away for a few months and wondered if I should replace it bef...	Linzeelou	4	766	09:31 AM Apr 2, 2015 by Delta18
	Itech satellite dish (Preview) Sorry to bother people, but does anyone have a copy of satellite angles, (azimuth), for a itech sat dish. Appreciate a copy especially for WA, thanks in advance. John.	jon641	8	1298	01:06 PM Mar 31, 2015 by jon641
	wikicamps (Preview) Can anyone please advise me? When I go to download wikicamps for my laptop, it wants me to go through my Microsoft account and that takes me through setting up a backup to the cloud, is this how it works all I want to do is download the app and pay for it using paypal. I have not done this before so am not sur...	BriVee	6	1531	11:43 AM Mar 31, 2015 by BriVee
	Matilda Clancy 2003 Motorhome (Preview) Hello - we are new nomads who have bought a Matilda Clancy Hilux without a manual for the Motorhome part. We would really like some info on the hot water system and toilet / shower. We haven't found the right key to open the toilet part from the outside as the dude we bought it off just gave us a heap of keys an...	Kristyg111	1	849	07:35 AM Mar 31, 2015 by Blues Man
	Thetford fridge (Preview) New to this style of fridge . This morning I checked the temp of the fridge before changing to 12v for travelling. It was , when we got home was 5 and icecream starting to thaw would this be normal. All we did was turn the switch to battery from electricity. Just wondering if I need to boost temp as I notice...	jbrinks	3	929	11:53 PM Mar 30, 2015 by PeterD
	Caravan shower floors (Preview) as you may know we have a Jayco 2013 Starcraft caravan (20-62-2) the floor of the shower is cracking after 2 years and causing some leaking onto the floor and under the cupboards. Now my wife and I are no lightweights (please don't tell her I said that lol) and the floor seems to be getting more cracks. I...	Phil C	19	6773	09:10 PM Mar 30, 2015 by Philw
	Changing your Van VIN plate (Preview) My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...	Bruce and Bev	16	2288	08:31 PM Mar 30, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	tyre wear (Preview) new Colorado and new Kokoda 19.6ft van. the cars has done 21000 the van has done 20000.I have a Haymen Reese weight distribution system. The van is not overloaded forward of the dual wheels is only a queen size bed and clothes all up weight of the clothes would be round 200kgs. The ball weight on the van f...	nicho	10	1201	07:01 PM Mar 30, 2015 by Cupie
	kwikee electric step won't extend (Preview) The kwikee electric step won't extend., does anyone have a Motor home with one of these? normally I open the Van door and it just slides out. Any hint would be appreciated.. and before you tell me, Yes I read the manual, its all Double Dutch to me, ... thanx-Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Friday 27th of...	frangipani	10	1307	07:58 PM Mar 27, 2015 by frangipani
	can someone tell me what this is? (Preview) Found this under the glove box, in my Mercedes 413cdi Motorhome?., is it a 12v cigarette socket?., or is it to read the computer stuff?. The pins confuse me. Thanx Fran Oops sorry forgot the pics...., -- Edited by frangipani on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 10:03:35 AM	frangipani	10	1642	05:16 PM Mar 27, 2015 by frangipani
	140W FOLDING SOLAR PANEL KIT (Preview) Just bought one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360466559785 from Bit_Deals. Good service and communication, shipped promptly, $249 delivered to the door in country SA. Have yet to put it into service so cant comment on performance. So far the only criticism I have is of the " new impro...	Santa	1	647	11:49 AM Mar 27, 2015 by Olley46
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