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5th Wheelers/Gooseneck trailer towing
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Due to health reasons do not want to tow a caravan any more with its inherent problems, sway, jockey wheels etc. Have been reading up on 5th wheelers and their towing characteristics, all of which seem very good. I have noticed that there are some 5th wheel owners on Grey Nomads and would appreciate the...
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Ontos45
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Updated on Mazda BT 50 seat problem.
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Wanted to keep all that offered help with the seat problem informed. Well, there's nothing to inform you of!!! All our huffing and puffing has got us no where!! The issue hasn't attracted the attention of anyone that can make a difference. Thanks again for your interest and sympathetic ear! Wil...
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gooba53
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Update on computer problem
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Just an update for those that helped and offered assistance and advice with our recent computer issue. Hubby was able to take the hard drive to work where the IT people were able to retrieve our photos and some files. Stuart ended up purchasing a new Apple MacBook Pro. Big learning curve for us. Appl...
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gooba53
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Grey water outlets - our new van has two
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Hello everyone, At Easter we took our new van away for its first big run. It performed well but it is a bit messy hooking up the grey water to the waste pipe. We have separate outlet pipes for sink and shower and they are placed on either side of the wheel. We linked them together with short lengths of flexib...
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MOLLUSCAN
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Gas bottle sizes
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when swapping gas bottles you can get either a 9kg -8.5kg and now a 7.85kg. When I queried I was told they were all filled by weight and were all the same, I think they only fill all bottles to a max of 80% so 80%of a 9kg is in my book more than 80% of 7.85kg . My question is if they are all the same are they under f...
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Stl
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dual battery set up
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I have a Projecta 150 dual battery set up and no instructions on how it operates....does the Vehicle alternator charge the 2nd battery in the car ? Does the Van Battery get topped up by the 2nd Vehicle Battery via the Anderson outlet if wired to the Van ? If the Van is not wired to the Anderson plug does t...
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yackboy
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mobile home springs.
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We are in Adelaide with our 31 ft mobile home, we are seeking new coil springs for the hydraulic lifter jacks, it seems that it is in the too hard basket, have been to hydraulics specialist , he wasn't interested, phone Darios Caravans in Adelaide, didn't want to know us after they found out the size of ou...
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swaggie style
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Caravan has 2 Anderson cables - Why?
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I am totally new to the caravanning world and ask why there are 2 cables with anderson plugs ending at the draw bar. There is a cable for the caravan lights and brakes and there are 2 separate cables each with an anderson plug. Caravan is to be towed by our 200 Series Landcruiser Sahara - in which there are 2...
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digitalis49
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Bike Racks
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Can anyone offer advice on fitting a bike rack to my van, and if so any recommendations on manufacturer. Thanks
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cazbaz
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Generators .. Silent or quiet ?.
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G'day, Am looking at traveling soon and anticipating that we'll take advantage of the occasional free camping sites along the way. Hence we think we'll need a generator to operate fridge, lights, etc. Have experienced generators (other people's) in the past and the noise can be a tad discouraging....
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Nomad1946
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Does the WDH & anti sway affect you're ATM or GVM
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Here I go again.... Another question.... Supposition. I have a tow capable of 2.5 ton. Fully loaded my caravan is 2.4ton (like to think it wouldn't be that heavy). So, if I'm now towing full height van, say 2.9m high with aircon, rather than a poptop with a lower chassis, I personally would want to cons...
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MaryJane
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Gel batteries. How long do they last?
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Having tried to charge our batteries(7 years old) with no result.(48 hours) Took to local Jayco dealer to check.... shown the batteries and told they were about to explode,(they were very much expanded) So, how long do gel batteries last and what is correct procedure to charge batteries? cost to re...
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Collo
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Rear view camera flickers
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Hi I have recently installed a rear view camera with a 7" monitor in the car. I took the power for the camera from the van's side lights as I tend to tow with them on and this seemed a reasonable concept. All works very well except that whenever I apply the brakes or use the traffic indicators the scree...
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doublejj
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Water Filters
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I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...
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2foot6
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4x4 TYRE PRESSURES
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Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...
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Dougwe
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PROBLEM WITH 12V VITRIFIGO FRIDGE - ANY ADVICE
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Hi all we have a 12 volt ONLY (no gas) 2 door Vitrifigo DP150 fridge in the van, 7 years old, has always runs in relatively short bursts, ie cycles on for say 3-5 mins and stops. Has worked well, but last year in QLD it seemed to be cycling more (I say more as we have been in 42 deg days and 30 deg days with high hu...
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Baz421
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Ford Ranger diesel servicing
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I am reluctantly considering changing my tow. im liking the Ranger. My biggest question is... Why do Ford state servicing at 12months or $15,000 kms, when Toyota and Mazda state 6months or 10,000kms? would it be detrimental to have longer servicing periods for a diesel Motor? Thanks, MJ
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MaryJane
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V6 ML Triton
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Hi does any one on here tow with a v6 auto triton , if so what size and weight van do you tow and also what fuel economy thinks
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koalaboy
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20lt fuel containers {diesel}
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hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,
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scooner
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20lt fuel containers {diesel}
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hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,
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scooner
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