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Vast Vansat
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If anyone has a Vast system with a bad picture,chances are it's because it wired up using RCA leads,they need HDMI cables to solve the problem,20m HDMI cables aren't cheap but it fixed the problem.
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Totalrv
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Van plumbing...
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More stuff I don't know or as yet understand. We have the two inlets to the two tanks, we have an air vent for each tank to allow the air to escape as the water fills the tank. We have a direct connection for mains water without using the 12 volt pump. This seems to be an automatic system that seems to know when...
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aussie_paul
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Bench top and splash backs transformation
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We have nearly finished our full renovation of the van and the bench top splash back and table were in beige which doesn't fit in with our decor any more. I have come across this product called Rust-oleum Count top transformation in Charcoal granite look. Purchased it from Bunnings and they tell me it a...
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gollymolly
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Combination Switch - Mercedes Sprinter
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Has anyone with a Sprinter had to replace the combination switch??
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barina
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Dometic fridge on gas..
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When turning fridge on gas the tiny red needle does not move more than 2mm from the left to right, towards the green, to let me know it is working. It does not reach into the green area. What have others found? Heading the last couple of hours to home today. Aussie Paul.
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Replacement computer for travel.
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Hi All. Need some real help here, our very old lap top needs replacing, our home PC on it's last legs and we are a bit confused what to replace them with for when we travel. We do have a very late model Samsung Tablet that I play with which will do most things, then I feel we need a real computer to do our photos r...
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Radar
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Big Thankyou to Briche
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I now have my portable solar in place and working thanks to Briche. Especially as he found my isolator wasn't working either and needed a new one. Cheers Briche. Looking forward to starting the journey now knowing my rig will keep charged. Didi
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didi
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Brake lights on van flash every 1.5 to 2 seconds when connected to REDARC EBRH brake controller
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Hi Guys, me again :) Have now picked up the van and got it home but had a minor problem. When connected to the Colorado (with Holden fitted brake controller) the brake/rear lights flash momenterrily about every 1.5 to 2 seconds. The caravan dealer tried connecting up their test box and the lights we...
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Cadpete
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settings on battery charger
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information please on settings on van battery charger pulse model OC SW121160 either 2/8/16 amps 3 settings calcium / sealed wet / gel / 3 settings battery is a LION 120 AH wet filled with acid thanks RAY
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TAJ
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Bog Aide.
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I've already posted this in the Hints and Tips thread. http://www.bogout.com/ Cheers, Sheba.
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Sheba
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Embossed Aluminium Sheet in Perth
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I am looking for some "Embossed Aluminium" Sheet 0.8 or 1 mm. thick. I can get the 1.6 + mm. Treadplate (Propeller or 5 bar Plate patterns etc) aluminium no probs here in Perth. But I need something a thinner at 1 mm. or 0.8 mm. Haven't be able to locate an outlet in Perth that stocks the Embo...
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elliemike
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Reversing Camera problem
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I have a Response QM-3761 (9 inch) reversing camera setup in the Coaster, Been there since we bought it. But now it is playing up. After about 10 min of running it will go crazy with lines running across the screen picture goes dark will switch on and off etc. Now I have rewired it and made no difference as I...
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Murraman
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tow bar - adjustments
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I needed to lower the height of my towbar by about 2 inches (big car , little van). I bought an adjustable hitch which does the job but it is about 3 inches longer. Are there any major disadvantages to having a longer hitch. I needed to extend the chain by a few inches. -- Edited by grahamg on Saturday 1...
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Electrical calculation wheel (Colyn Rivers)
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Hi All Some time ago I was learning all about caravans and 12 volt systems and came across an article by Colyn Rivers. In the article he showed a calculation wheel which demonstrated what you need to multiply by what to get amps, ohms or anything else connected with power calcs. Does anyone know where I c...
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ENGEL MRFT-5400-G4 comp failure
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Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.
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DeBe
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Portable Solar Panel
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We were originally going to have solar fitted to our campervan but are now considering a portable system. Our batteries already charge while driving & this is as a back up if we decide to park for a day or 2. Generally with work we only get a few days off at a time so we do a lot of driving and don't spend th...
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Where to store a generator
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Hi I am new whole thing and I have just purchased a Yamaha 2.4 generator. Researched the unit well but not where to to store it for transportation. Are thes alright to cary in the car or caravan? Phil
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Phil charters
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UHF radio For car
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we are looking at getting Uhf for the car ,do i buy a hand set, or a complete built in one , it will only be used every now and then while we are travelling. if i was to buy just a couple of hand sets what size or power would be ok I have never used any thing like this before, thanks
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Cowboy7307
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NISSAN PATROL SPEEDO TROUBLES
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"HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...
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Solar Panel & 12v Points Installation
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Looking at having Ace Auto Electrics from Cranbourne instal an additional solar panel and 12v points for our van - has anyone had any experience with this Company?
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