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Jim · Jim

We have a Starcraft 19.6 with rear ensuite. The folding divider has come adrift from the screws that run on the top runner. The only way I can see to fix it it to remove it first. However the fixed end has the screws concealed by the end of the divider. The divider is a one way push on to the bracket screwe...

marinepics · marinepics

Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...

Silentp · Silentp

G,day All, I have a Jayco Westport 2000 model and when the side with the fridge vents is facing the wind I can't keep the pilot light going. Has anybody else struck this problem and if so what did they do to fix it. I have spoke to other Jayco owners the only ones who have struck this are people with a Westport...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just been looking at a 2013 Jayco Dove camper ,new . Anyone got any comments good or bad of this type of unit

bab600 · bab600

Hello all some time ago I asked if anyone had or knew someone that had purchased a Aldi generator,what they were like,noisy,quiet,heavy and do they do the job they were intended to do. But alas no answers ,so curiosity has the better of me and I'm asking again DOES anyone have one and what are they like...

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

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.

Johnty · Johnty

On our specifications it states our van has "provision for solar as standard". On discussions with various people I have been advised that I have a connector pin that has provision for it to be connected to the car via seven small pins as normal and in addition it has 5 larger pins for connect...

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...

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.

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Despite the photo on the left, I really have a 7yo Avan Rhys hard top which is very comfortable, tows well and - except for the fact that we would love a shower & toilet - is great for our current needs. But I have recently seen an Elddis (English van totally redesigned for Australian conditions) that...

didi · didi

Hi everyone. Id like to get these but can only find them overseas. Has anyone found them here in Australia? Cheers Didi -- Edited by didi on Tuesday 11th of November 2014 11:39:58 AM

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

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...

hako · hako

Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Website streams video from webcams left with default password View Online10 November 2014 Website streams video from webcams left with default password : Alert Priority Moderate A website called Insecam has been set up which claims to aggregate live footage from internet connected cam...

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

Gundog · Gundog

Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time

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

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,...

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	Jayco Starcraft folding divider (Preview) We have a Starcraft 19.6 with rear ensuite. The folding divider has come adrift from the screws that run on the top runner. The only way I can see to fix it it to remove it first. However the fixed end has the screws concealed by the end of the divider. The divider is a one way push on to the bracket screwe...	Jim	2	587	02:49 PM Nov 17, 2014 by exa41
	inverters (Preview) Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...	marinepics	11	1247	04:32 PM Nov 16, 2014 by mr glassies
	Fridge Pilot Light Going Out (Preview) G,day All, I have a Jayco Westport 2000 model and when the side with the fridge vents is facing the wind I can't keep the pilot light going. Has anybody else struck this problem and if so what did they do to fix it. I have spoke to other Jayco owners the only ones who have struck this are people with a Westport...	Silentp	7	966	02:50 PM Nov 16, 2014 by PeterInSa
	Camper Trailer (Preview) Just been looking at a 2013 Jayco Dove camper ,new . Anyone got any comments good or bad of this type of unit	Wombat 280	1	624	04:50 PM Nov 15, 2014 by Plain Truth
	ALDI GENERATOR (Preview) Hello all some time ago I asked if anyone had or knew someone that had purchased a Aldi generator,what they were like,noisy,quiet,heavy and do they do the job they were intended to do. But alas no answers ,so curiosity has the better of me and I'm asking again DOES anyone have one and what are they like...	bab600	10	6580	04:23 PM Nov 15, 2014 by turps2
	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	1347	11:54 AM Nov 15, 2014 by PeterD
	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	2003	08:27 AM Nov 15, 2014 by Plendo
	Caravan wired for solar (Preview) On our specifications it states our van has "provision for solar as standard". On discussions with various people I have been advised that I have a connector pin that has provision for it to be connected to the car via seven small pins as normal and in addition it has 5 larger pins for connect...	Johnty	9	1701	11:54 PM Nov 14, 2014 by PeterD
	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	3755	07:59 PM Nov 13, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	1497	04:10 PM Nov 13, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	New high-tech van shell construction techniques? (Preview) Despite the photo on the left, I really have a 7yo Avan Rhys hard top which is very comfortable, tows well and - except for the fact that we would love a shower & toilet - is great for our current needs. But I have recently seen an Elddis (English van totally redesigned for Australian conditions) that...	Stratman77	9	1512	10:05 AM Nov 13, 2014 by Grandad5
	ANYONE SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN AUSTRALIA? (Preview) Hi everyone. Id like to get these but can only find them overseas. Has anyone found them here in Australia? Cheers Didi -- Edited by didi on Tuesday 11th of November 2014 11:39:58 AM	didi	2	1372	01:00 PM Nov 12, 2014 by didi
	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	705	10:16 PM Nov 11, 2014 by NIFTY281252
	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	2015	12:01 PM Nov 11, 2014 by Stratman77
	Electric Brake problem. (Preview) Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...	hako	17	2037	11:53 PM Nov 10, 2014 by hako
	Warning re Web cams (Preview) Website streams video from webcams left with default password View Online10 November 2014 Website streams video from webcams left with default password : Alert Priority Moderate A website called Insecam has been set up which claims to aggregate live footage from internet connected cam...	oldtrack123	1	1079	06:09 PM Nov 10, 2014 by Delta18
	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	914	10:22 PM Nov 9, 2014 by Bill B
	ScanGauge ( 2 or E ) (Preview) Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time	Gundog	3	2421	07:27 PM Nov 9, 2014 by GROMET
	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	1284	05:09 PM Nov 9, 2014 by mr glassies
	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	959	10:58 AM Nov 9, 2014 by GMJM
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