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Silicone calking removal
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Is there anything better than white spirits? There is a hardware shop product called, "Mötsenböcker's Lift Off® Silicone and Acrylic Caulk and Foam Sealant Remover". No idea what is in that one. Not using it on aluminium, just masonry to floor tile.
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Power requirements to run air con in motorhome
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Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...
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chaslib
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Solar panel recommendation
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I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ
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MaryJane
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How do you attach a bag awning to a Hiace?
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Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.
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3 Way Refrigerator Serviceing Ceduna
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Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike
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elliemike
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tv reception drop out
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We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...
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Mc Hitch Automatic Coupling 3.5t.
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Has anyone had any experience with this coupling [3.5t Automatic McHitch Coupling ].We are considering converting from ball coupling.Would therefore be very appreciative of any comments fellow forum members might have.Our van has a ball weight of approximately 320kg. Gross being 3250kg.Shou...
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Travelling with TV on swivel arm
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Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...
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Bruce and Bev
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yellow gas flame
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Our gas cooktop has 1 large burner and 2 smaller ones. The larger one frequently burns with a yellow oxidising flame. This annoys the chief cook as soot accumulates on the bottom of the utensil being used. Either I didn't take enough notice in science class or I am too old to remember (probably both), bu...
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Chassis built by caravan builders themselves
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Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...
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Replacing awning
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Just wondering if anybody has replaced (vinyl part only) awning and where can you buy vinyl awning part only. Everywhere I look it appears you have to buy the whole thing. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Rgds
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gitsho
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Ex Ambulance wiring dilemma
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Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...
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didi
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Mystery Hole in Caravan
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When traveling south from Gayndah in Queensland we heard a loud bang from the caravan area so stop check out the caravan to se what may have caused it , There was no sign of what had cause the bang and today I noticed a hole in the side of the Caravan near the wheel arch I have posted some photos can anyone thin...
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Good write up on INVERTERS
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I was surprised to see a good technical (for all of us) write up on inverters in the latest (issue 207) Caravan and Motorhome on tour. I had a good read and it enlightened my meagre knowledge on this subject. Worth a read folks, answers a lot of questions. Safe travels
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Phil C
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Dometic RM4605/4805 Fridge Problem
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Gday... Long story - but I am at Coolgardie at the moment assisting a family member with a medical problem. His mate has a Dometic RM4605/4805 3-way AES and the AES activates properly and detects whether 240v or 12v is connected - if not connected it selects the auto start for the gas, clicks and the ga...
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rockylizard
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RCD constantly tripping
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Have an issue with RCD tripping constantly. Have disconnected all appliances and still have the issue. Started to do a bit of fault finding, found that the neutral and the earth seem to be a continuos circuit? The test that I performed was with a multimeter, testing for circuits of continuity. I Pu...
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Electric motorhome step
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Hi all. Wondering if anyone knows about this. Our Jayco Conquest step has been getting soft. It bends down when stepping onto it. I tightened the nuts to the chassis but it seems that the mechanism is worn. Took it to a repair yard yesterday and they replaced it with a Techna Nuova Mapa model. Apart from t...
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Philw
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Towing on Cruise Control
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I read someplace that you shouldn't tow when on cruise control. Anybody got anything to share on that one. Frankly I don't see an issue. Also I saw not to tow in overdrive. Safe travels
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Phil C
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Drill powered water pump
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Does anyone have one they recommend? Aldi had them recently but I missed the boat. It's just to transfer water to the tanks, rather than lifting and pouring. thanks, MJ
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MaryJane
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ROCKER SUSPENSION
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I would appreciate any feedback, opinions etc about Rocker Suspension with Shock Absorbers fitted to a tandem axle caravan please. As you may know I am looking around at caravans to upgrade the good old Avan Camper and have come across the suspension system mentioned a few times. -- Edited by Dougwe o...
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