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A Kiwi helps out
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I have just fixed a solo lady traveller's door latch on her Jayco poptop where the "tongue" had snapped off _ reckon poor design, but maybe so designed so that if anyone tries to lever open the door the tongue will break and prevent further damage. But while waiting for spare parts the "van is insecureOn...
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Satlink WS-6906
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This is my Satlink WS-6906 satellite finder. I've found it to be very good for setting up my sat dish. However it just recently is not locking onto the satelite. If I get the old sat signal meter out (see below) and use that I can lock onto the Satelite. Anyone any ideas. I have never been able to updat...
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trailer jack
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hi all what oil do i put in my trailer mate jack snap
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new fridge technology / efficency
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Hi, I have an old (20+ years) engel 40 litre upright danfross compressor fridge. My question is how much have compressor fridges changed over the last 25 years? Do newer fridges use less power, better cycle times, better insulation etc. to warrant replacement? Th
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Jackin your lifted 200 series
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If you have had a suspension lift, have you ever checked if the O E M jack will still lift the front end enough to change a flat tyre ? In my case it does not, well at least by using the recommended jacking point on the chassis. Never had a flat in 5 1/2 years until Wednesday last week. Lucky a kind tradie stoppe...
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Help please
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I wish to fit Truma Avanta rooftop aircon to a Coronet FS3-5950 poptop. Anyone done this or know someone who could do it.vat present have underbunk model that is in effective in Qld weather. Truma weighs 33kg.
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Steps for draining my two fresh 95l fresh water tanks & also the grey water tank
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We have had the van for a while but due to having to have 12 month cancer treatment have only managed a few weeks away. We do not use the 2 tanks for DRINKING and thought it best to give the tanks a flush out. There is a on / off lever on each tank that requires turning on as well as a main tap to turn on which w...
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RAINBIRD ROVERS
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Modern digital world
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How do those of us who don't have any smart gadgets or an Internet connection get by? I don't have a smartphone, and I pay for my parking by putting a gold coin in the meter. Is the ABC making an issue out of nothing, or is the digital divide a real concern? I confess that I would feel very isolated if I didn't h...
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Fault code
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I recently bought a 2014 Dmax having dropped back to an older pre dpf vehicle for the common reasons. I did'nt test the 4x4 until I got the vehicle home and out on a bush trail. The 4x4 engages in both high and low range but warning lights come on the dash and an alarm beeps for the low range. NRMA came up wit...
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Electrical work on Toyota Coaster Bus
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I have a registered Toyota Coaster bus and am converting to a Camper. Taking all (bar 2) seats out and am changing rego to a Panelvan. I'm getting a retired Electrician to do the work, do I need to get a Registered Electrician to sign off on the work? Thanks in advance, Melissa
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Caravan Camera connect to Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Putting it out there to Jeep Grand Cherokee owners who have installed and connected a caravan camera to their vehicle. My caravan has a rear camera and was previously connected to another vehicle. I now want to be able to connect the caravan camera to a Jeep Grand Cherokee (2018). I understand that a s...
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Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water
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Hi, is it possible to connect a Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water & not use a bucket of water & pump provided? I have found this, Companion Aquacube Water Hose Adaptor (COMP823),however I can't find one to purchase, is there anything equivalent? -- Edited by Douglyn on Fri...
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Grey Water Tank Check Valve
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I'm just in the process of plumbing a grey water tank onto our Adria and will have to re-route the existing plumbing, which is no biggie. I'm concerned that if I don't fit a check valve into the shower drain line, I may get some "splash back" into the shower if I have to travel too far with a full grey water ta...
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2 sets of jumper leads
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A very rare event these days. Walking through Chatswood (Sydney) today & noticed a car broken down with flat battery. Another car owner was there just getting his jumper leads out of the boot. Both owners each had a set of jumper lead. A bit different to our street where I am regularly asked to jum...
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LITHIUM BATTERIES - TRICKLE FEED
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I am taking delivery of my new van next month. My previous van had an AGM battery and I used a C-Tek charger through the Anderson plug to trickle feed the battery when the van was laid up undercover. This worked a treat and kept the battery in good condition. Do I need to trickle feed my lithium batterie...
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Tyre pressure on Pajero sport 2021 model when towing
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Fellow travellers I have a Pajero Sport 2021 AWD I tow a New Age Mantaray 2015 model approx wt 2200 tonnes loaded The Mitsubishi manual says when towing Front tyre pressure should be 29 and back 36 psi I had a recent discussion with a NAge repairer and he suggested pressure should be up around 50psi Your...
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advice needed on air conditioning
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Hello all, I am considering ac.ing the van but are uncercain about a lot of info. I would appreciate first hand experience if possible. We have an older van 2002 windsor and I love it but I dont know if the timber framed roof is strong enough to support the weight of a roof mount ac, thoughts please. next...
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Weight Distribution Bar
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About 15yrs ago I brought a weight distribution bar and I cant remember what it was called. It attaches to the towball at one end and A frame on towed unit by bending a flat shaped bar and it is one side only on the a-frame. Was mainly for camper trailer/trailers etc. A pic is attached Does anyone remember...
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Wingard tv aerial.
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When my aerial is up it rattles when windy, have tightened up the big nut but then it is tight to turn to put in place to wind down
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** NOW RESOLVED ** Help needed on inverter issue
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** NOW RESOLVED ** Hi all - hoping to get some help on this: ePro Combi Inverter Charger:Was overloaded during an unexpected power outage in a van park, and shut down. It was then left off for over an hour and has now cooled.However all of the unit's lights stayed on (and continue to stay on) even when th...
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