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Safety Chains too short
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As some may be ware we picked our new caravan recently. I'm not sure of the legality of extending the safety chains by using multiple rated Dee shackles, we needed to do this so that we could connect the caravan to our Pajero with some slack in the chains. I would appreciate your guidance on this matter. R...
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New Wanderers
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Settee/couch
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Not sure where to post this so here it is, I want a reliable Motorhome/Caravan re upholster in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne, want the arm chairs taken out and a new fit out to replace. Anyone now one? Not having any luck - Fran
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frangipani
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Solar question
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Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...
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Phil C
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Update on constant tripping of RCD
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Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne
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gooba53
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A must have
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After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.
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Bessie
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Flexible solar panels with adhesive
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I've been thinking about installing a flexible solar panel with an adhesive backing on the roof of my camper (to save on installation costs and drilling holes) but a friend reckons I'd need a smooth new surface for the adhesive to stick properly. The camper is an oldie. Has anyone had any experience wi...
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GaryKelly
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Aluminium box for front of a Supreme Territory van
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We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work
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livethedream
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3inch exhaust:diesel chip.
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ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS
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cruisaderhilton
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Building vans
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Has any one ever worked for caravan builders, I am interested in how aluminium cladding is attached especially to the roof. Some vans I have seen the cladding on the roof appeers to not be glued/stapeld down the only thing holding it on are the aircon and vents. Thanks Henry
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Henry1
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Sic computer
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Hi all, I have inadvertently downloaded Ask . com to my netbook and it has taken over my browser. I have tryed downloading a couple of cleaning programs that advertise thay are free but when it comes right down to it they want payment before you can use them. Can any one recomend a good cleaner that really...
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landy
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Wanting to bye.ford transit converted
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Hi teacher.i need advise from travellers not car yards.the motorhome that has all my needs is the above ford transit. I am getting very mixed reviews on the motors. Are the newer ones better? Next question if they arnt reliable is A Fiat Ducato .better as in more reliable.62 year old female asking plea...
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Pawpaw
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Im an Electrician
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This just about sums up how all of us should be treating free advice.
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Phil C
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Electrical Threads
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Gday... I am a dedicated reader of Techies Corner sub-forum and I have made the following statement previously but thought I would put it here as friendly feedback. My favourite threads are the "electrical threads" - better than watching World Championship Wrestling. I have yet to figu...
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rockylizard
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AMPFIBIAN Copy
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I have just read the closed ampfibian thread and would like to state the following. The use of a product of approved components to make an ampfibian type of product is covered by AS/NZS3190 which is the RCD standard both fixed and portable and as it contains an RCD it becomes a Declared Article under the...
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powerstream
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5th Gear gets stuck in landcruiser
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Our 100 Series 99 model Turbo Diesel Landcruiser, gets stuck in 5th Gear , even though the gearbox has been rebuilt has anyone else had these problems , would appreciate any information Thanks
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Renrut
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Connecting solar, batteries and inverter.
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Hi Team, I have searched but can't find info. about connecting portable solar, deep cycle and the inverter so I can use my cpap machine when camping. Question, do I need to monitor the battery so it doesn't get too low, or will the inverter control that. Sorry I have just started my cpap and I need to pow...
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reesehead
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My continuing electrical learning curve..
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I tested the Breaksafe battery and it is low. Found the paperwork and it should charge from car. Connected 12 pin plug, started vehicle, and no charge light!!! At the moment I have connected the load terminals of the solar regulator to the external charging terminals on the Breaksafe unit, and charge...
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aussie_paul
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RECALL Reject shop 4 outlet power board
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Corevision Limited 4 Socket Powerboard Outlet PRA number: 2014/14352Date published: 3rd October 2014Product informationProduct description 4 Sockets Outlet Powerboards PBE-04Identifying features Avisen - UCA406C, marked with approval number SAA11902EA at the back of the productWha...
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oldtrack123
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digital photos
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Can any of you shutterbugs out there tell me if its possible and if so how to change photo size of my library of shots , taken with camera set on 7m, so as to make them suitable for sending by e-mail ? I hate modern technology and why don't cameras come with decent size manuals these days ? Hope somebody can h...
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split gearbox mazda t3500
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Hi Everybody, After months of looking,research, and driving everywhere all over Queensland looking at buses I have finally purchased a Mazda T3500 in excellent mechanical condition with only 200,000ks. My question is... I don't understand the principal of the split gearbox. The guy I bought i...
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