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Gundog · Gundog

I was considering the clearview extenda mirrors, alas they are not being made for my model ( they did trail it but was not feasible ). So then I started looking at various towing mirrors, from clip-ons, door mount, mudguard mount to across the bonnet ones, the latter two are most likely the better choic...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day Nomads. Being old, buggered and lazy, and having a ute that's exposed to the elements all the time, I wondered if there's a wash and wax product on the market that does a reasonable job of keeping the paintwork clean and presentable. I'm way past all that rubbing and polishing business. Too blood...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Question on behalf of my "non forumite GN brother". He wants to paint the roof of his caravan with a product called Barrier Shield Ceramic Based Paint - for both waterproofing and insulation. Has anyone on our forum had first hand knowledge of this product. I have read the testimonials o...

didi · didi

Hi guys. Anyone know of one of these? Need a couple of bits doing, but dont want the most expensive

Cheers Didi

shekon · shekon

My son has bought a basically a shell of a caravan and intends on renovating it himself. I was wondering if there are places that sell new stuff for the van at reduced prices, like white goods that can be bought cheaper as scratch and dent pieces. Or places that sell things like couches etc as end of run th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, As you probably know I have the current model Holden Colorado twin cab ute with canopy. It was suggested some time ago that when I start towing a bigger van to put an extra leaf in the rear suspension each side. This has now been suggested a few times so I have been doing a little research and have...

frednme · frednme

hi,' up until now I haven't used the waterheater in my dreamseeker sprinter campervan when I did turn it on, the red light showed briefly then went out. questions. was there enough water stored and how can I tell?. is there a separate tank for the hot water? I filled up the tank before I left home 4 weeks a...

Rayza · Rayza

Just had a problem with my Avan electrics. The plastic elbow on the hot water system developed a crack spraying my elektroblock power unit with water, consequently since electricity and water don't like each other the unit has failed. I have managed to dry everything out after replacing the cracked...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:

pawsoz · pawsoz

rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...

Timbergetter · Timbergetter

We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...

Radar · Radar

Hi All As promised I would post as soon as I picked up our 6 year old Caravan from the repairer, just been getting some beautification work done, some areas inside have had the decorative paneling separating from the ply. All good looks like a new one and total resealed the outside of the caravan while he...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I have a 100mm crack from the side latch on the inside perspex panel on one of the large laminated window blades. During very high winds last night, the window was closed in a hurry with great difficulty and it wasn't noticed that one side clip was not fully open. Anyone know if this can be fixed as I am awar...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I inadvertently totally emptied my tank and now the pump won't prime. I know there is someone out there who can tell me an easy way to prime it.

beehive · beehive

Hello to all you wonderful people on the move.pls help,I am a new silver nomad getting ready to buy the van.I am looking at a max of 18ft van and have a new nissan nivara D 40 auto diesal twin cab ute to tow it.I am told i need a heavy duty hayman reece tow bar and air bags fitted also.Question is, does one need t...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

this is one for the experts I think What makes your fridge in the caravan an N ( Normal ) version or ST ( Sub tropical ) or T ( Tropical ) Cheers John

Olley46 · Olley46

Could someone tell me wich solar panel brand name is the better one,Simax, Macht, Or new G&P, and also what wattage panel would I need for one 120 AH Battery Deep Cycle, thanks in advance. Lance C

hako · hako

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Balance-60V100A-DC-RC-Volt-Ammeter-Amp-Analyzer-/321507941717?

didi · didi

Hi guys. looking for a recommended solar installer -South east Victoria/ Morning peninsula or even Bellarine. Also thin flexible solar or flat panel mounted solar? Wish there was a course on how to do these things!!! Cheers Didi

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I have 2010 Pajero and borrow my brother's trailer fitted with LED lights. A couple of weeks ago our sons borrowed unit and forgot to plug trailer in and dragged it on the the road wrecking it!!!! I replaced the 7 pin plug and now have a problem. With the Hazard and parking lights only the centre LED of each...

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	A bit of lateral thinking may present an answer. (Preview) I was considering the clearview extenda mirrors, alas they are not being made for my model ( they did trail it but was not feasible ). So then I started looking at various towing mirrors, from clip-ons, door mount, mudguard mount to across the bonnet ones, the latter two are most likely the better choic...	Gundog	17	1642	12:05 AM Nov 25, 2014 by PeterD
	All in one wash and wax (Preview) G'day Nomads. Being old, buggered and lazy, and having a ute that's exposed to the elements all the time, I wondered if there's a wash and wax product on the market that does a reasonable job of keeping the paintwork clean and presentable. I'm way past all that rubbing and polishing business. Too blood...	GaryKelly	6	1599	09:44 PM Nov 24, 2014 by MarkandDeb
	Barrier Shield Ceramic Based Paint (Preview) Question on behalf of my "non forumite GN brother". He wants to paint the roof of his caravan with a product called Barrier Shield Ceramic Based Paint - for both waterproofing and insulation. Has anyone on our forum had first hand knowledge of this product. I have read the testimonials o...	Dunmowin	3	1947	09:33 PM Nov 24, 2014 by hako
	Auto Electrician for Sprinters on Mornington Peninsula???? (Preview) Hi guys. Anyone know of one of these? Need a couple of bits doing, but dont want the most expensive Cheers Didi	didi	2	562	01:45 PM Nov 24, 2014 by didi
	Scratch and Dent? (Preview) My son has bought a basically a shell of a caravan and intends on renovating it himself. I was wondering if there are places that sell new stuff for the van at reduced prices, like white goods that can be bought cheaper as scratch and dent pieces. Or places that sell things like couches etc as end of run th...	shekon	4	923	08:57 PM Nov 23, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	REAR SUSPENSION ON COLORADO (Preview) Howdy all, As you probably know I have the current model Holden Colorado twin cab ute with canopy. It was suggested some time ago that when I start towing a bigger van to put an extra leaf in the rear suspension each side. This has now been suggested a few times so I have been doing a little research and have...	Dougwe	15	3031	05:10 PM Nov 23, 2014 by mr glassies
	water heater (Preview) hi,' up until now I haven't used the waterheater in my dreamseeker sprinter campervan when I did turn it on, the red light showed briefly then went out. questions. was there enough water stored and how can I tell?. is there a separate tank for the hot water? I filled up the tank before I left home 4 weeks a...	frednme	10	1397	02:04 PM Nov 23, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Help with Avan power supply unit (Preview) Just had a problem with my Avan electrics. The plastic elbow on the hot water system developed a crack spraying my elektroblock power unit with water, consequently since electricity and water don't like each other the unit has failed. I have managed to dry everything out after replacing the cracked...	Rayza	14	2772	10:39 PM Nov 22, 2014 by oldtrack123
	ELECTRICAL ADVICE - I can assist.. (Preview) I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:	Big Gorilla	9	1229	09:37 PM Nov 22, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	no 240volt power coming in (Preview) rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...	pawsoz	7	744	09:16 PM Nov 22, 2014 by Phil C
	Home Vast TV on the Road VAST TV (Preview) We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...	Timbergetter	11	3249	11:31 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Tim thetruckie
	Dual cab weights. (Preview) Hi All As promised I would post as soon as I picked up our 6 year old Caravan from the repairer, just been getting some beautification work done, some areas inside have had the decorative paneling separating from the ply. All good looks like a new one and total resealed the outside of the caravan while he...	Radar	0	811	10:30 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Radar
	Avan cracked inside large window blade (Preview) I have a 100mm crack from the side latch on the inside perspex panel on one of the large laminated window blades. During very high winds last night, the window was closed in a hurry with great difficulty and it wasn't noticed that one side clip was not fully open. Anyone know if this can be fixed as I am awar...	Stratman77	2	620	09:48 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Avan water pump not priming (Preview) I inadvertently totally emptied my tank and now the pump won't prime. I know there is someone out there who can tell me an easy way to prime it.	Stratman77	8	2230	01:51 PM Nov 21, 2014 by aussie_paul
	air bags (Preview) Hello to all you wonderful people on the move.pls help,I am a new silver nomad getting ready to buy the van.I am looking at a max of 18ft van and have a new nissan nivara D 40 auto diesal twin cab ute to tow it.I am told i need a heavy duty hayman reece tow bar and air bags fitted also.Question is, does one need t...	beehive	16	1466	11:19 AM Nov 21, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridges (Preview) this is one for the experts I think What makes your fridge in the caravan an N ( Normal ) version or ST ( Sub tropical ) or T ( Tropical ) Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	13	2190	09:16 PM Nov 20, 2014 by SnowT
	Solar panels (Preview) Could someone tell me wich solar panel brand name is the better one,Simax, Macht, Or new G&P, and also what wattage panel would I need for one 120 AH Battery Deep Cycle, thanks in advance. Lance C	Olley46	3	1025	09:12 AM Nov 20, 2014 by gollymolly
	Amp/volt meter...handy for us fiddlers (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Balance-60V100A-DC-RC-Volt-Ammeter-Amp-Analyzer-/321507941717?	hako	19	1883	12:19 PM Nov 19, 2014 by hako
	GOOD solar installer in South east Victoria? (Preview) Hi guys. looking for a recommended solar installer -South east Victoria/ Morning peninsula or even Bellarine. Also thin flexible solar or flat panel mounted solar? Wish there was a course on how to do these things!!! Cheers Didi	didi	8	793	06:37 PM Nov 18, 2014 by exa41
	LED trailer lights... (Preview) I have 2010 Pajero and borrow my brother's trailer fitted with LED lights. A couple of weeks ago our sons borrowed unit and forgot to plug trailer in and dragged it on the the road wrecking it!!!! I replaced the 7 pin plug and now have a problem. With the Hazard and parking lights only the centre LED of each...	aussie_paul	8	1155	08:57 AM Nov 18, 2014 by Cupie
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