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didi · didi

Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

Got this in this morning

Johnty · Johnty

We are looking to buy our first CB radio and as we are newbys could someone advise us as to whether the Uniden brand and in particular the UH 7760 is a good model as it has the controls on the hand piece. The other model being considered is the GME and it provides a similar setup. In addition there seems to be...

earthbound55 · earthbound55

I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

Have 2 12v agm 100ah batteries Do i run feed wires from solar reg to both or just the 1 They are set up parallel Also circuit breaker size and where to fit them. Solar is 150ah set

frangipani · frangipani

Have been advised to by a generator to power the charging of tablet, phone and microwave, and run the aircon/heater,i also have a small 2kg washing machine, i'm so, info overload, do i buy the one that has the 15amp ponts or the 240 v??? I'm so confused. - HELP

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803

Pejay · Pejay

Hi, Our van is just over 6 months old and has a digital antenna, and we are finding that once you get out of major city areas that we struggle to get TV reception. Have bought a satellite dish, but that's an awful lot of hassle for 'one night stands'. Has anyone else had problems (?) with digital antennas ou...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to th...

barina · barina

http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061725

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

http://www.12volttechnology.com.au/led-tv-s/1026-22-inch-led-tv-with-built-in-vast-uec.html

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

What is a good receiver for motorhome . I have on the roof Oyster dish .. Want TV with option of Optus / Fox .. EBay boxes ok ? Seems the one originally supplied was taken out? RV supplies in Penrith who I bought RV off is not interested It was taken out before we bought it..

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639

2weis · 2weis

the change over tap on my van is getting very stiff to turn and i can sense a replacement becoming necessary i have noticed that the two hoses ( flexible braded style ) and the thread that connects the tap to the regulator shows no sign of gas tape is this normal and if so what is the sealing method used in a...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

To all the guys that understand a bit of electronics We got a 32 " Aldi TV that uses 139KW a year when you use it 10 hrs a day Is it right to say that it uses around 40 watt a hr ?? Thanks John

Moonraker · Moonraker

I am interested in buying an aqua roll. Does anyone know if/where to buy in Australia. Van water storage is a big additional weight to drag around when free or low cost camping. Many vans can carry up to half a tonne of water which is weight I would prefer not to carry other than need the water. I usually car...

didi · didi

Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread, cheese, wine..... beer)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow. So...

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi to any large motorhome/bus owners who have built or changed the engine. We are looking to repower the rollingstone with a higher powered motor as we have a 160hp 6 cyl diesel which is very slow on the hills. we are looking at a Cummins engine and want to know if there are any regulations regarding cha...

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	Cant find reviews on May West Caravans- Hoppers Crossing (Preview) Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...	didi	1	816	01:10 PM Aug 10, 2014 by SnowT
	In Wall Appliance Vent Securing (Preview) Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...	Wombat 280	3	632	09:42 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Mike C
	Are Towing Shackles Now Regulated? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Got this in this morning	isuzuswag	51	15428	12:53 PM Aug 15, 2014 by elliemike
	Uniden UH 7760 (Preview) We are looking to buy our first CB radio and as we are newbys could someone advise us as to whether the Uniden brand and in particular the UH 7760 is a good model as it has the controls on the hand piece. The other model being considered is the GME and it provides a similar setup. In addition there seems to be...	Johnty	9	1067	03:52 PM Sep 14, 2014 by KFT
	Water tank on roof? (Preview) I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...	earthbound55	15	1053	08:19 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Baz421
	Jayco solar (Preview) Have 2 12v agm 100ah batteries Do i run feed wires from solar reg to both or just the 1 They are set up parallel Also circuit breaker size and where to fit them. Solar is 150ah set	Bayonetmadness	3	997	10:57 AM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	which generator do i buy? (Preview) Have been advised to by a generator to power the charging of tablet, phone and microwave, and run the aircon/heater,i also have a small 2kg washing machine, i'm so, info overload, do i buy the one that has the 15amp ponts or the 240 v??? I'm so confused. - HELP	frangipani	20	1681	10:07 AM Aug 12, 2014 by frangipani
	Recall Super Cheap 4 outlet power board [EPOD} (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803	oldtrack123	4	714	11:35 AM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	Digital TV Antennas (Preview) Hi, Our van is just over 6 months old and has a digital antenna, and we are finding that once you get out of major city areas that we struggle to get TV reception. Have bought a satellite dish, but that's an awful lot of hassle for 'one night stands'. Has anyone else had problems (?) with digital antennas ou...	Pejay	12	1349	05:48 PM Aug 7, 2014 by _wombat_
	Diesel exhaust blown on to A frame (Preview) Hi every one; Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to th...	valiant81	14	1097	08:19 PM Aug 25, 2014 by mr glassies
	CTEK MXS 3.6A Battery Charger (Preview) http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425	barina	9	1332	06:45 PM Aug 8, 2014 by ST391GQ
	Recall Thetford Triplex Plus Oven/Grill Cooking Appliance (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061725	oldtrack123	1	941	08:26 PM Aug 1, 2014 by rockylizard
	12 Volt TV with built in VAST receiver (Preview) http://www.12volttechnology.com.au/led-tv-s/1026-22-inch-led-tv-with-built-in-vast-uec.html	isuzuswag	3	1069	09:52 AM Jul 31, 2014 by KFT
	A good satellite receiver unit ? (Preview) What is a good receiver for motorhome . I have on the roof Oyster dish .. Want TV with option of Optus / Fox .. EBay boxes ok ? Seems the one originally supplied was taken out? RV supplies in Penrith who I bought RV off is not interested It was taken out before we bought it..	Aus-Kiwi	17	1489	03:22 PM Aug 5, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Another generator recal (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639	oldtrack123	7	1079	07:22 PM Aug 8, 2014 by TizTom
	gas bottle change over tap (Preview) the change over tap on my van is getting very stiff to turn and i can sense a replacement becoming necessary i have noticed that the two hoses ( flexible braded style ) and the thread that connects the tap to the regulator shows no sign of gas tape is this normal and if so what is the sealing method used in a...	2weis	7	948	08:34 AM Aug 2, 2014 by spida
	TV (Preview) To all the guys that understand a bit of electronics We got a 32 " Aldi TV that uses 139KW a year when you use it 10 hrs a day Is it right to say that it uses around 40 watt a hr ?? Thanks John	Cruising Cruze	6	836	10:42 PM Jul 29, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Aqua roll (Preview) I am interested in buying an aqua roll. Does anyone know if/where to buy in Australia. Van water storage is a big additional weight to drag around when free or low cost camping. Many vans can carry up to half a tonne of water which is weight I would prefer not to carry other than need the water. I usually car...	Moonraker	12	2222	05:13 PM Jul 27, 2014 by Moonraker
	Induction cooker- battery drainer? (Preview) Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread, cheese, wine..... beer)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow. So...	didi	13	7332	06:44 PM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	Bus Engine Conversion - Any Regulations in Queensland? (Preview) Hi to any large motorhome/bus owners who have built or changed the engine. We are looking to repower the rollingstone with a higher powered motor as we have a 160hp 6 cyl diesel which is very slow on the hills. we are looking at a Cummins engine and want to know if there are any regulations regarding cha...	rollingstone	5	766	09:30 PM Jul 30, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
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