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MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

New to all this so apology's if this is a previous subject. Our Statewide van has twin water tanks. The rear one is about 3ft x 3ft by 10 inches. The centre one is a big blow moulded black tank that runs from side to side maybe 5ft long and 12 inches square. The rear one fills easily but the centre one back fire...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.unitedfuel.com.au/troubleshooting-guides

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When I was conducting the current draw tests re our vans appliances the aircon would not cut in to test the cooling current draw. I was told today that the aircon will not cool until the temp is above 17 degrees. Anyone know if this is correct? Aussie Paul.

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all not a nice subject but what chemical can I buy (at BCF) that will break down solid waste. We have a blocked toilet and before anyone asks, its not a cassette or ordinary run of the mill loo, this is a rolling stone special like the rest of the bus. I need to get something to pour down the loo as we are g...

bill12 · bill12

I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...

DEBnWEG · DEBnWEG

Hello fellow GN Forummers We have started to get very squeeeeeky floorboards in our Jayco. Any simple advice on how to fix /stop? getting underneath the van seems to be very difficult, so I have not been under to see the board joins or anything. We have put some carpet runners down as the floor gets very c...

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

Hi Learn ones I have a normal TV antenna on the motor home and it does pick up HD TV now , can I use a set top box on my 12 vol TV when we go complete HD or do I have to buy a new antenna.

Noelene · Noelene

Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks

Noelene · Noelene

Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have a 120w portable solar panel that I want to be able to connect to my van to add to the 120w panel on the roof. What I thought would work is to put a twelve pin plug on the solar panel and plugging into the 12 pin plug on the vans 'A' frame using the No. 2 & 3 pins (these are the pins used when connect...

Marken · Marken

Hi everyone I am considering installing a PSW Projecta IP1000 into my caravan so the beloved can use her (low wattage) travelling hairdryer and other assorted devices (camera chargers etc). I am a bit confused how and where I am going to install it as I believe that the battery leads should be as short a...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

To save me tracking wiring, does anyone know which pin in the 12 pin trailer plug runs the fridge when tug is running? Aussie Paul.

Geoff · Geoff

I'm wondering whether I should wire a battery charger directly onto the vehicle battery of my Fiat Ducato (Jayco Optimum) to be plugged into the mains when parked in a Caravan Park for a few days. I recently replaced the battery which was 3.5 years old, so I am looking at doing this for a brand new batter...

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

Our Fiat Ducato scissor jack (supplied) broke on it's first use and we're now wondering what to replace it with. Any suggestions as we have a 23' Conquest and are planning long trips. Our initial search online has shown height variations, which might not be satisfactory.

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Reading the post below about batteries confirmed I know stuff all about solar and batteries. I had mine set up by professionals so accept it is done properly but I still have unanswered questions. I have 2x agm gel 100ah batteries. 2x 140 watt panels, a ctek 1400 charger for when on 240. a redarc solar c...

countryroad · countryroad

When I purchased my Toyota whizz bang it came with a 20 mtr 10 amp cable. It fits into the plug thing on the exterior of the van and plugs into the caravan park plugs also...never a problem. If I should be using a 15 amp cable how come the 10 amp fits everywhere. Please don't say...It should fit it's dangero...

SnowT · SnowT

As you might of guessed I own a coaster.. a 1994 Model.. I have an issue with the side swing door... It Looks Fine in Auto Lock mode.. ie it closes But I can not lock it in manual Mode.. I have taken the Door cover off and there is a electric Soliniod with a up and down position it is stuck in the Down position wh...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Gee, it is difficult for me to work out where and what the wiring does on this van. The 240 v charger charges the house battery when plugged into power. There is an AC lead from the charger that plugs into a double socket, the fridge also plugs into this socket. The charger was showing 5 amps and it did not m...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have been talking to a couple of big 4x4 accessary suppliers and fitters about fitting a duel battery system to my Colorado. If I decide to go down that road so to speak. Number one, lets say (A) said it can't go under the bonnet as the computer is in the way so the second battery must go in the tub section....

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

hi, I have purchased and assembled two 150mm PVC (2M) pipes to store my annex poles, folding ladder, and fishing rods. Am thinking of attaching one to the rear bumper of the caravan and the second across the front of the van on "A" frame close to van body .. in our case behind gas bottles ... Ru...

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	Water tank wonders (Preview) New to all this so apology's if this is a previous subject. Our Statewide van has twin water tanks. The rear one is about 3ft x 3ft by 10 inches. The centre one is a big blow moulded black tank that runs from side to side maybe 5ft long and 12 inches square. The rear one fills easily but the centre one back fire...	MarkandDeb	7	985	02:36 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Fuel Injection Trouble Shooting Guides (Preview) http://www.unitedfuel.com.au/troubleshooting-guides	Vic41	2	654	10:15 AM Sep 10, 2014 by Vic41
	Coleman aircon not cooling... (Preview) When I was conducting the current draw tests re our vans appliances the aircon would not cut in to test the cooling current draw. I was told today that the aircon will not cool until the temp is above 17 degrees. Anyone know if this is correct? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	426	07:25 PM Sep 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Blocked toilet (Preview) Hi all not a nice subject but what chemical can I buy (at BCF) that will break down solid waste. We have a blocked toilet and before anyone asks, its not a cassette or ordinary run of the mill loo, this is a rolling stone special like the rest of the bus. I need to get something to pour down the loo as we are g...	rollingstone	10	1071	10:28 AM Sep 12, 2014 by banjo
	New slide on camper (Preview) I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...	bill12	6	990	03:01 PM Sep 16, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Squeeeeeeeky floorboards (Preview) Hello fellow GN Forummers We have started to get very squeeeeeky floorboards in our Jayco. Any simple advice on how to fix /stop? getting underneath the van seems to be very difficult, so I have not been under to see the board joins or anything. We have put some carpet runners down as the floor gets very c...	DEBnWEG	11	1554	12:30 PM Sep 9, 2014 by Phil C
	TV Set Top Box (Preview) Hi Learn ones I have a normal TV antenna on the motor home and it does pick up HD TV now , can I use a set top box on my 12 vol TV when we go complete HD or do I have to buy a new antenna.	BRAGGABB	9	1163	10:25 PM Sep 9, 2014 by Murraman
	portable /fridge/frezzer (Preview) Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks	Noelene	5	828	07:21 PM Sep 5, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	portable /fridge/frezzer (Preview) Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks	Noelene	3	740	04:10 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Radar
	Connecting portable solar panel to van (Preview) I have a 120w portable solar panel that I want to be able to connect to my van to add to the 120w panel on the roof. What I thought would work is to put a twelve pin plug on the solar panel and plugging into the 12 pin plug on the vans 'A' frame using the No. 2 & 3 pins (these are the pins used when connect...	Gus1949	19	11574	11:02 PM Mar 28, 2021 by oldbloke
	Pure Sine Wave inverter (Preview) Hi everyone I am considering installing a PSW Projecta IP1000 into my caravan so the beloved can use her (low wattage) travelling hairdryer and other assorted devices (camera chargers etc). I am a bit confused how and where I am going to install it as I believe that the battery leads should be as short a...	Marken	6	1237	02:07 PM Sep 6, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	To save me tracking wiring (Preview) To save me tracking wiring, does anyone know which pin in the 12 pin trailer plug runs the fridge when tug is running? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	22	1589	11:30 PM Sep 16, 2014 by PeterD
	Charging a Motorhome vehicle battery while parked up (Preview) I'm wondering whether I should wire a battery charger directly onto the vehicle battery of my Fiat Ducato (Jayco Optimum) to be plugged into the mains when parked in a Caravan Park for a few days. I recently replaced the battery which was 3.5 years old, so I am looking at doing this for a brand new batter...	Geoff	12	2452	01:50 PM Sep 9, 2014 by SnowT
	Motorhome jacks (Preview) Our Fiat Ducato scissor jack (supplied) broke on it's first use and we're now wondering what to replace it with. Any suggestions as we have a 23' Conquest and are planning long trips. Our initial search online has shown height variations, which might not be satisfactory.	Lilliputians	4	1515	07:49 PM Sep 5, 2014 by Baggie
	A bit more about Solar and batteries (Preview) Reading the post below about batteries confirmed I know stuff all about solar and batteries. I had mine set up by professionals so accept it is done properly but I still have unanswered questions. I have 2x agm gel 100ah batteries. 2x 140 watt panels, a ctek 1400 charger for when on 240. a redarc solar c...	NeilandRaine	9	1423	09:27 PM Sep 3, 2014 by blaze
	electric leads (Preview) When I purchased my Toyota whizz bang it came with a 20 mtr 10 amp cable. It fits into the plug thing on the exterior of the van and plugs into the caravan park plugs also...never a problem. If I should be using a 15 amp cable how come the 10 amp fits everywhere. Please don't say...It should fit it's dangero...	countryroad	13	1413	11:15 AM Sep 12, 2014 by PeterD
	question For coaster Owner's ??? (Preview) As you might of guessed I own a coaster.. a 1994 Model.. I have an issue with the side swing door... It Looks Fine in Auto Lock mode.. ie it closes But I can not lock it in manual Mode.. I have taken the Door cover off and there is a electric Soliniod with a up and down position it is stuck in the Down position wh...	SnowT	11	1100	05:24 PM Sep 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	House battery charge test.. (Preview) Gee, it is difficult for me to work out where and what the wiring does on this van. The 240 v charger charges the house battery when plugged into power. There is an AC lead from the charger that plugs into a double socket, the fridge also plugs into this socket. The charger was showing 5 amps and it did not m...	aussie_paul	6	1317	06:13 PM Sep 2, 2014 by aussie_paul
	DUEL BATTERY IN COLORADO TWIN CAB (Preview) I have been talking to a couple of big 4x4 accessary suppliers and fitters about fitting a duel battery system to my Colorado. If I decide to go down that road so to speak. Number one, lets say (A) said it can't go under the bonnet as the computer is in the way so the second battery must go in the tub section....	Dougwe	20	9027	07:21 PM Sep 8, 2014 by mr glassies
	Attaching Storage Tubes to caravan (Preview) hi, I have purchased and assembled two 150mm PVC (2M) pipes to store my annex poles, folding ladder, and fishing rods. Am thinking of attaching one to the rear bumper of the caravan and the second across the front of the van on "A" frame close to van body .. in our case behind gas bottles ... Ru...	Nomad1946	13	20089	10:10 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Cupie
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