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Gundog · Gundog

Today I made a trip to Kerang from Melb. With a full tank of diesel and reset the trip meter, we left this morning temp and conditions were cool and a bit windy, which varied from a cross to a head wind. Before getting onto the ring road speeds were 60 and 80k for 10k and then from Plenty Rd on ramp of the Ring...

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

I've seen mention of poor wiring and various faults with 240v wiring in caravans on this forum but have now seen it for myself. Currently we are at day 4 stripping the cladding from our van as it has come adrift from the frame It has been a bit of an eye opener as far as poor quality workmanship goes but the w...

Crashtac · Crashtac

I am after advice on what generator to get I already have a yamaha silent version emf3000 but it will not run the airco, it is a bit old so might need looking at, but I am wondering what other people are using. Cheers Andrew

Kacey and Angie · Kacey and Angie

Hi looking for some please and I know its probally been asked before, I am buying a new van and wondering what make of weight distribution setup to buy, TIA kacey

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1065535&nodeId=f528bca2afe15f57162b97dc801a8af5&fn=Recall%20Notice.pdf

GMJM · GMJM

Looking around for a dash cam found a couple of units that gave me more options at an acceptable price. I purchased a Mobius camera, around $79 and a fraction bigger than a packet of Tic-Tacs with a host of features that suited me. I didn't want a Dashcam with a screen, I wanted one that would do time lapse,...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Hi! I was never happy with the battery condition LED display in my Avan, so I fitted a cheap - but incredibly clever - digital power meter from Ebay OK. I will only handle 25 amps, but since my charge cable is protected by a 25A fuse, it is quite safe. It can also monitor minor loads like lights, etc. and gi...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. We have been caravanning for just two years and have lots to learn. We see things advertised and wonder! Latest to exercise our mind is caravan tyre protectors for when the van is in the shed for a length of time. Advertisements say use these and reduces/prevents flat spots on the tyres...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Where can I buy good quality wire for wiring up a solar panel system I am looking for 6mm to 8mm and about 15 metres. John.

PeterD · PeterD

Just letting you know that Collyn Rivers has an article Making caravans stable on his web site today. He has already been contacted by some outraged van makers.

Olley46 · Olley46

I have just made up my own Breakaway Battery Monitor,I bought aBattery and Alternator tester $20.00, 9 mtrs of 4 mill wire $35.00 hard wired the van to the plug,and hard wired the Prado to the plug through a switch on the dash the reason for wiring it through a switch was so I don't have LED lights in my eye,...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Seeking info from people who have had both , Electric Awning and Conventional . Looking at a M/home with Electric one already on it , are they too flimsy , can they be firmed up . Cheers Mick

Russue · Russue

Thinking of changing from Territory to this one, we need more space and higher towing cap 3000kg ,welcome positive and neg comments.Vehicle2011 Holden Colorado RC LX-R MY11 Kilometres106,225ColourAlpine WhiteTransmission4 speed AutomaticBody4 doors 5 seat UtilityDrive Type4X4Engine4...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Just received this link in an email from Caravans Plus, and thought I'd share it with interested nomads.It seems that caravan brakes are under the police spotlight. There have been changes which affect anyone registered in NSW. Our technical staff have made a short article explaining the Austra...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has fitted a split system air conditioner to a winnebago esperance. Not happy with dometic or others. They don't do what they are for. Hence the question. Thanks in advance. Lozza.

hako · hako

G'Day, I'm fitting new magnets and the current hurdle is how do I compress the plastic grommet that the green wires go through so I can pull the wires - it's the same fitting seen on electrical 240vac appliances. I can brutishly remove it but would like to know the other (proper) method of removal. Man...

Vanderee · Vanderee

I admit I should have checked this a year ago. Gas HWS in motor home. The anode was nearly all sacrificed, and caused a weird odor in the hot water. Most anodes are cheaper on Ebay. Got to it time before tank corrosion sets in. -- Edited by Vanderee on Tuesday 4th of November 2014 12:17:24 PM

Gundog · Gundog

I've searched and searched for a thread about a softer ride in a Ranger/BT50, the person was having trouble I think it was with the QLD DOT about signing off on changing the seats because the ride was too harsh. The problem is because the vehicle has the safety pack (side airbags) removing the original s...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Is there any of our members with a older Ford Ranger PJ or PK that has removed the air reflector inside the airfilter box, the one what is pop rivet to the outer skin of the airbox If so did it made a difference in performance and fuel consumption ??? Regards John

mr glassies · mr glassies

hey jim just crusin you getting fans fitted behind the fridge or you gunna do it yourself . just wondering. dibs

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	Whats your Fuel Consumption. (Preview) Today I made a trip to Kerang from Melb. With a full tank of diesel and reset the trip meter, we left this morning temp and conditions were cool and a bit windy, which varied from a cross to a head wind. Before getting onto the ring road speeds were 60 and 80k for 10k and then from Plenty Rd on ramp of the Ring...	Gundog	26	2148	11:00 AM Feb 6, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Caravan Wiring (Preview) I've seen mention of poor wiring and various faults with 240v wiring in caravans on this forum but have now seen it for myself. Currently we are at day 4 stripping the cladding from our van as it has come adrift from the frame It has been a bit of an eye opener as far as poor quality workmanship goes but the w...	Brenda and Alan	27	3325	07:59 PM Nov 13, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Generator advice (Preview) I am after advice on what generator to get I already have a yamaha silent version emf3000 but it will not run the airco, it is a bit old so might need looking at, but I am wondering what other people are using. Cheers Andrew	Crashtac	10	1289	11:54 AM Nov 15, 2014 by PeterD
	what to buy (Preview) Hi looking for some please and I know its probally been asked before, I am buying a new van and wondering what make of weight distribution setup to buy, TIA kacey	Kacey and Angie	9	863	10:22 PM Nov 9, 2014 by Bill B
	Recall of more BigW & Woolworths power boards double adaptors &SURGE protectors (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1065535&nodeId=f528bca2afe15f57162b97dc801a8af5&fn=Recall%20Notice.pdf	oldtrack123	0	298	04:26 PM Nov 8, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Dashcam options (Preview) Looking around for a dash cam found a couple of units that gave me more options at an acceptable price. I purchased a Mobius camera, around $79 and a fraction bigger than a packet of Tic-Tacs with a host of features that suited me. I didn't want a Dashcam with a screen, I wanted one that would do time lapse,...	GMJM	2	904	10:58 AM Nov 9, 2014 by GMJM
	Power Meter for Van Battery (Preview) Hi! I was never happy with the battery condition LED display in my Avan, so I fitted a cheap - but incredibly clever - digital power meter from Ebay OK. I will only handle 25 amps, but since my charge cable is protected by a 25A fuse, it is quite safe. It can also monitor minor loads like lights, etc. and gi...	Stratman77	9	1899	12:01 PM Nov 11, 2014 by Stratman77
	Caravan Tyre Protectors (Preview) Hello everyone. We have been caravanning for just two years and have lots to learn. We see things advertised and wonder! Latest to exercise our mind is caravan tyre protectors for when the van is in the shed for a length of time. Advertisements say use these and reduces/prevents flat spots on the tyres...	Kev Pearce	5	2092	06:22 PM Nov 8, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Wire for solar panels (Preview) Hi, Where can I buy good quality wire for wiring up a solar panel system I am looking for 6mm to 8mm and about 15 metres. John.	Mr Red	9	1323	04:10 PM Nov 13, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Making caravans stable (Preview) Just letting you know that Collyn Rivers has an article Making caravans stable on his web site today. He has already been contacted by some outraged van makers.	PeterD	27	1653	08:27 AM Nov 15, 2014 by Plendo
	Breakaway Battery Monitor (Preview) I have just made up my own Breakaway Battery Monitor,I bought aBattery and Alternator tester $20.00, 9 mtrs of 4 mill wire $35.00 hard wired the van to the plug,and hard wired the Prado to the plug through a switch on the dash the reason for wiring it through a switch was so I don't have LED lights in my eye,...	Olley46	4	865	09:12 PM Nov 7, 2014 by Olley46
	Electric Awning compared to Conventional (Preview) Seeking info from people who have had both , Electric Awning and Conventional . Looking at a M/home with Electric one already on it , are they too flimsy , can they be firmed up . Cheers Mick	goldcoaster	5	650	10:16 PM Nov 11, 2014 by NIFTY281252
	Would this be a good Tow vehicle (Preview) Thinking of changing from Territory to this one, we need more space and higher towing cap 3000kg ,welcome positive and neg comments.Vehicle2011 Holden Colorado RC LX-R MY11 Kilometres106,225ColourAlpine WhiteTransmission4 speed AutomaticBody4 doors 5 seat UtilityDrive Type4X4Engine4...	Russue	13	1639	11:07 PM Nov 7, 2014 by Mike196
	Braking News for Caravans (Preview) Just received this link in an email from Caravans Plus, and thought I'd share it with interested nomads.It seems that caravan brakes are under the police spotlight. There have been changes which affect anyone registered in NSW. Our technical staff have made a short article explaining the Austra...	GaryKelly	6	1477	10:51 PM Nov 7, 2014 by PeterD
	Split system. (Preview) Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has fitted a split system air conditioner to a winnebago esperance. Not happy with dometic or others. They don't do what they are for. Hence the question. Thanks in advance. Lozza.	Lozza1956	15	1356	05:58 PM May 23, 2021 by yobarr
	Changing brake magnets - wiring (Preview) G'Day, I'm fitting new magnets and the current hurdle is how do I compress the plastic grommet that the green wires go through so I can pull the wires - it's the same fitting seen on electrical 240vac appliances. I can brutishly remove it but would like to know the other (proper) method of removal. Man...	hako	5	1067	04:39 PM Nov 8, 2014 by exa41
	Anodes in water heaters. Easily over looked. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I admit I should have checked this a year ago. Gas HWS in motor home. The anode was nearly all sacrificed, and caused a weird odor in the hot water. Most anodes are cheaper on Ebay. Got to it time before tank corrosion sets in. -- Edited by Vanderee on Tuesday 4th of November 2014 12:17:24 PM	Vanderee	31	1746	12:02 PM Nov 8, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Softer Ride in a Ranger /BT50 (Preview) I've searched and searched for a thread about a softer ride in a Ranger/BT50, the person was having trouble I think it was with the QLD DOT about signing off on changing the seats because the ride was too harsh. The problem is because the vehicle has the safety pack (side airbags) removing the original s...	Gundog	4	1270	04:45 PM Nov 4, 2014 by Plendo
	Ford Ranger (Preview) Is there any of our members with a older Ford Ranger PJ or PK that has removed the air reflector inside the airfilter box, the one what is pop rivet to the outer skin of the airbox If so did it made a difference in performance and fuel consumption ??? Regards John	Cruising Cruze	4	1219	05:09 PM Nov 9, 2014 by mr glassies
	fridge fans (Preview) hey jim just crusin you getting fans fitted behind the fridge or you gunna do it yourself . just wondering. dibs	mr glassies	11	1409	11:54 AM Nov 8, 2014 by Moonraker
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