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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...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams

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...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

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

barina · barina

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

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...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

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

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

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...

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...

Stefdogs · Stefdogs

Dear all, I will shortly be joining you - retiring on the 2nd of July We have just seen an off road Kokoda caravan - Battalion. Looks great and we are persuaded by the affordable price (otherwise it will have to be a second hand off road van). We know that they use contract manufacturers and they also use wo...

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..

Bru · Bru

We are about to do a few hundred ks on rough road to Lawn Hill Qld. just in the old pajero we normally run at 35 and all I have read about rocky roads/tracks say we should drop down to about 25.. Any ideas out there in Greyland, greatly appreciated Bru

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...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

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

alwon · alwon

Have a knocking sound from under the floor of my Matilda when I first move off, appears to eminate from the rear of the shower/toilet recess. Have checked everything imaginable and can find nothing loose or broken with the suspension or any other under floor components. My current plan is to wait till...

Vic41 · Vic41

Just a question to the learned sparkies on this section. My aged neighbours have some outside garden lighting which they think is off 240V, not 12V. The previous owner fitted or had fitted three light switches mounted on a plastic oblong switch box on an outside wall directly under an eaves overhan...

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

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

Mike C · Mike C

Hi Looking at replacing the tyres on my 2008 Iveco 6.5 ton MH and looking for recommendations. I am concerned that as they are approaching their 7th year they may be getting a little past their use by date. (they look pretty good and have only done 12k but the age worries me) any advice appreciated. Mike ...

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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	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	1190	08:19 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Baz421
	Wiring-Diagrams (Preview) http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams	Cruising Cruze	3	931	03:19 AM Aug 11, 2014 by johnno02
	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	982	01:10 PM Aug 10, 2014 by SnowT
	Another generator recal (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639	oldtrack123	7	1204	07:22 PM Aug 8, 2014 by TizTom
	CTEK MXS 3.6A Battery Charger (Preview) http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425	barina	9	1591	06:45 PM Aug 8, 2014 by ST391GQ
	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	7932	06:44 PM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	Recall Super Cheap 4 outlet power board [EPOD} (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803	oldtrack123	4	868	11:35 AM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	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	1106	10:57 AM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	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	737	09:42 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Mike 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	1628	05:48 PM Aug 7, 2014 by _wombat_
	Kokoda off road van (Preview) Dear all, I will shortly be joining you - retiring on the 2nd of July We have just seen an off road Kokoda caravan - Battalion. Looks great and we are persuaded by the affordable price (otherwise it will have to be a second hand off road van). We know that they use contract manufacturers and they also use wo...	Stefdogs	16	8113	04:09 PM Aug 6, 2014 by ozjohn
	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	1585	03:22 PM Aug 5, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tyre Pressure (Preview) We are about to do a few hundred ks on rough road to Lawn Hill Qld. just in the old pajero we normally run at 35 and all I have read about rocky roads/tracks say we should drop down to about 25.. Any ideas out there in Greyland, greatly appreciated Bru	Bru	6	1142	01:52 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Bru
	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	1052	08:34 AM Aug 2, 2014 by spida
	Recall Thetford Triplex Plus Oven/Grill Cooking Appliance (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061725	oldtrack123	1	1097	08:26 PM Aug 1, 2014 by rockylizard
	Matilda Crystal 3 (Preview) Have a knocking sound from under the floor of my Matilda when I first move off, appears to eminate from the rear of the shower/toilet recess. Have checked everything imaginable and can find nothing loose or broken with the suspension or any other under floor components. My current plan is to wait till...	alwon	6	1531	04:32 PM Aug 1, 2014 by alwon
	Outside Light Switches ???? (Preview) Just a question to the learned sparkies on this section. My aged neighbours have some outside garden lighting which they think is off 240V, not 12V. The previous owner fitted or had fitted three light switches mounted on a plastic oblong switch box on an outside wall directly under an eaves overhan...	Vic41	26	1195	10:30 PM Jul 31, 2014 by Vic41
	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	1207	09:52 AM Jul 31, 2014 by KFT
	Best tyres for Motor home? (Preview) Hi Looking at replacing the tyres on my 2008 Iveco 6.5 ton MH and looking for recommendations. I am concerned that as they are approaching their 7th year they may be getting a little past their use by date. (they look pretty good and have only done 12k but the age worries me) any advice appreciated. Mike ...	Mike C	24	4179	01:29 AM Jul 31, 2014 by Mike 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	968	09:30 PM Jul 30, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
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