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deverall11 · deverall11

We are looking at upgrading our current van. Can anybody explain what are the major factors that make a van 'tow well'? Is it the tow ball weight or something else or a number of things. The weight we are looking at is between 2.5t and 3t. Larry

Stefdogs · Stefdogs

Hi guys, we are almost at the point of buying a caravan and joining you guys soon! Retiring on the 2nd July!! i am looking for opinions on which tyres we should put on our vehicle and caravan so that we can go on bitumen and also off road if we would like to. I realise there are compromises but don't want to get...

Collo · Collo

Can anyone tell me the correct tow capacity of Mit. Triton GLX-R 4x4 diesel? Mit. site says 3000 kg....carsales.com says 2300 to 2700!! thanks. Collo.

Steppe · Steppe

Oldbobsbus in reply to your post in general forum. I am running two 80 w panels with morning star control charging my three batts. Mm yep maybe the system should perform a bit better " but " one of my panels was secondhand when i bought it 7 years ago and i know that the new panels are better an c...

bowser · bowser

Hi. I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China, The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, A...

jonno · jonno

Whilst away recently our fridge stopped working on 240v I thought, no probs switch to gas and change the element when we get home.Nah not that simple wouldn,t work on gas either(didn,t try 12 v) so it became a cupboard and we crammed our perrishables into our evacool portable for the remainder of t...

jennyr · jennyr

has any body had problem with dometic 3 way fridge when on DC it is freezing contents when on settings around 3 -4 and sometimes goes the opposite way where the temp goes up to 10+ degrees. We have had 4 thermostats replaced since September but with the same result

Collo · Collo

I have just purchase some weight distributing bars. (17.5' Jayco and Mitsubishi Triton.) They were fitted by a dealership and do make the van and ute very level. Having read the manual when I got home, I find that they dont like driveways, sharp turns, rough ground. Just how practical are they? I mean...

Hendo · Hendo

About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular. My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?

patmc49 · patmc49

Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side

spida · spida

Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...

cazbaz · cazbaz

Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme

gerard gue · gerard gue

Can I use a charger to recharge my batterys with a Dual Battery System? regards GG

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. I have a much loved Sony Compact Zoom DSC - HX9V. Unfortunately the covering over the LCD screen is damaged making it difficult to see in bright sunlight. Mr.Google has lots of stuff suggesting the this is not uncommon with Sony cameras .. usually just out of warranty like mine. It seems that th...

dazz49 · dazz49

Good afternoon to all . In my van I have two Winegard wall plates which both have the small electronic board at the back which boosts the signal. One plate inside and one outside Up until recently both worked perfectly. For reasons that I cannot fathom the light on the outside wall plate will not com...

wendycarlene · wendycarlene

Thetford C260 After using this toilet for 12 mths without a problem, suddenly today, the pong was atrocious although it had only been emptied 2 days ago, i.e. not full! On emptying same, we found the compartment also had waste in it and on cleaning out same and taking the filter lid off, more waste in t...

dING · dING

It seems that my next item on the want list Is a Battery operated chainsaw so any advice Tips on brands to buy or avoid and useage Would be appreciated

Olley46 · Olley46

Just replaced my prado120 series tow bar with Hayman Reese Heavy Duty Class 4 tow bar,I will feel a bit more comfortable towing now ,if this one breaks I will bear my bum in Myers front window,fitted ready to go $615.00 one happy customer. Lance C

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee. They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK. HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and ti...

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	What make a caravan 'tow well'? (Preview) We are looking at upgrading our current van. Can anybody explain what are the major factors that make a van 'tow well'? Is it the tow ball weight or something else or a number of things. The weight we are looking at is between 2.5t and 3t. Larry	deverall11	10	1806	04:26 PM May 5, 2014 by Cruising Granny
	Off road tyres (Preview) Hi guys, we are almost at the point of buying a caravan and joining you guys soon! Retiring on the 2nd July!! i am looking for opinions on which tyres we should put on our vehicle and caravan so that we can go on bitumen and also off road if we would like to. I realise there are compromises but don't want to get...	Stefdogs	7	1121	09:33 AM May 5, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Tow capacity of Mitshubitshi Triton (Preview) Can anyone tell me the correct tow capacity of Mit. Triton GLX-R 4x4 diesel? Mit. site says 3000 kg....carsales.com says 2300 to 2700!! thanks. Collo.	Collo	10	2254	12:21 AM May 5, 2014 by MaryJane
	Carry over from general forum (Preview) Oldbobsbus in reply to your post in general forum. I am running two 80 w panels with morning star control charging my three batts. Mm yep maybe the system should perform a bit better " but " one of my panels was secondhand when i bought it 7 years ago and i know that the new panels are better an c...	Steppe	13	1077	04:41 PM May 4, 2014 by Steppe
	Regulator (Preview) Hi. I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China, The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, A...	bowser	13	1386	03:02 PM May 4, 2014 by bowser
	Dometic 7401l 3 way fridge stopped working (Preview) Whilst away recently our fridge stopped working on 240v I thought, no probs switch to gas and change the element when we get home.Nah not that simple wouldn,t work on gas either(didn,t try 12 v) so it became a cupboard and we crammed our perrishables into our evacool portable for the remainder of t...	jonno	1	828	10:54 AM May 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	problem with dometic 3 way fridge (Preview) has any body had problem with dometic 3 way fridge when on DC it is freezing contents when on settings around 3 -4 and sometimes goes the opposite way where the temp goes up to 10+ degrees. We have had 4 thermostats replaced since September but with the same result	jennyr	3	1103	06:51 AM May 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Weight distributing bars. Practical?? (Preview) I have just purchase some weight distributing bars. (17.5' Jayco and Mitsubishi Triton.) They were fitted by a dealership and do make the van and ute very level. Having read the manual when I got home, I find that they dont like driveways, sharp turns, rough ground. Just how practical are they? I mean...	Collo	4	920	08:41 PM May 2, 2014 by hako
	GARMIN SAT NAV (Preview) About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular. My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?	Hendo	14	1151	06:06 PM Apr 29, 2014 by Vic41
	ripples in ceiling (Preview) Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side	patmc49	2	951	10:54 AM Apr 29, 2014 by DeBe
	Gas fridge problem - I finally solved it. (Preview) Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...	spida	13	1974	10:34 AM Apr 29, 2014 by elliemike
	Brake Controllers (Preview) Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger	cazbaz	4	1057	08:22 PM Apr 28, 2014 by landy
	Ausgen generators (Preview) Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme	rollingstone	0	645	07:09 PM Apr 28, 2014 by rollingstone
	charging batteries (Preview) Can I use a charger to recharge my batterys with a Dual Battery System? regards GG	gerard gue	3	946	12:59 PM Apr 28, 2014 by gerard gue
	Camera help needed Pls (Preview) Hi .. I have a much loved Sony Compact Zoom DSC - HX9V. Unfortunately the covering over the LCD screen is damaged making it difficult to see in bright sunlight. Mr.Google has lots of stuff suggesting the this is not uncommon with Sony cameras .. usually just out of warranty like mine. It seems that th...	Cupie	7	1153	09:33 AM Apr 28, 2014 by _wombat_
	Winegard wall plates with electronic boards (Preview) Good afternoon to all . In my van I have two Winegard wall plates which both have the small electronic board at the back which boosts the signal. One plate inside and one outside Up until recently both worked perfectly. For reasons that I cannot fathom the light on the outside wall plate will not com...	dazz49	22	5211	08:45 AM Apr 28, 2014 by dorian
	Thetford C260 Toilet (Preview) Thetford C260 After using this toilet for 12 mths without a problem, suddenly today, the pong was atrocious although it had only been emptied 2 days ago, i.e. not full! On emptying same, we found the compartment also had waste in it and on cleaning out same and taking the filter lid off, more waste in t...	wendycarlene	7	6674	06:32 AM Apr 28, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Battery operated chainsaws (Preview) It seems that my next item on the want list Is a Battery operated chainsaw so any advice Tips on brands to buy or avoid and useage Would be appreciated	dING	4	889	07:59 AM Apr 27, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Prado 120series tow bar (Preview) Just replaced my prado120 series tow bar with Hayman Reese Heavy Duty Class 4 tow bar,I will feel a bit more comfortable towing now ,if this one breaks I will bear my bum in Myers front window,fitted ready to go $615.00 one happy customer. Lance C	Olley46	1	503	06:37 AM Apr 27, 2014 by Dougwe
	FINALLY THE TUG IS OUT OF DRY DOC (Preview) Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee. They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK. HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and ti...	Dougwe	18	1568	06:41 PM Apr 26, 2014 by copper1
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