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Peterpan · Peterpan

Just a quick query for those that know, on reading about slow vans ,how do you get you speedo checked. When I have my very old GPS running there is a difference between it and my speedo. Which is right? I would hate to think that I was travelling at 90k when I was really travelling a lot slower. Just got a uh...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...

deverall11 · deverall11

Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...

D and D · D and D

Download a free eBook about water filters in RVs - how they work and what they do - here. Some interesting points are made, independent testing by a reputable water quality lab would confirm or deny some of the claims. Anyway, download, have a read and make up your own mind. Updated the link - for some re...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...

SnowT · SnowT

Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

A fair while back I said I was going to write up some "how-to" type posts for those asking about radio related matters - as it turned out I never got around to doing so. Thus I have decided to kickstart it tonight. Before I start please note none of this is meant nor intended to be the 'be all and e...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I have an auto and Someone said to me last week, if i wanted to save my gearbox to drive using only up to 3rd gear and NEVER past that, is that correct? I have a 6 speed auto with the ability to drop back the gears (not sure what you call that gear system). It was also mentioned that a second cooler on the gearbo...

bill12 · bill12

My GPS is starting to show its age(like me), and I thought off replacing it with a smart phone with a built in gps. Has anybody any experience with these things. I am looking at a 5 inch Agora phone from Kogan, but don,t want one where you have to go online to use the navigation apps.It would be nice to have it...

KFT · KFT

Hello everyone, I am having some issues with the weight of our caravan, the story goes like this; On the way home from our last winter trip I ran the rig over a weighbridge near home just to see what we were weighing in at and got the shock of my life. GCM behind the Navara was ok but the van was 600kg over the AT...

Imodell · Imodell

If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months

bill12 · bill12

I have just bought a holden 1 ton with built on camper, and would like to have more ground clearance at the back. What is better-the air bags above the springs or pump up shockys? I have had reports of the bags being ruptured, and would apreciate some views from Gns who have had them. Bill

Beth54 · Beth54

I just had a phone call from 'Windows'. I didn't believe it for a minute and asked if I could call him back as I was busy. He gave me this phone number...0280054980. I googled it and found a few references to it. Even a 'help 4 windows' web site. Is there any use reporting it? Will anything be done? Or is it ju...

Hydeeeho · Hydeeeho

Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John

2ontimeout · 2ontimeout

Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .

deefanow · deefanow

I still have gas in bottle (although it must be down) as it runs a weber BBQ. The gas cookers on stove in van will only run 1 at a time & then not flat out. It has done it before & then come good. Is it a blockage or the regulater?The tap in line is full on. any ideas? I am nowhere near a gas fitter

Peekay · Peekay

We've just read a couple of threads on diesel chips. We have a 2009 NT Pajero and have been researching the pros and cons. We like the sound of the Steinbauer because it doesn't interfere with the ECU. They claim a 20% increase in power, but some 4WD magazine comparos don't back this up. We're just abo...

petengail · petengail

I was watching, as most of us were, the devestating flooding around Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley. I had a thought what happens when you are half underwater and your windows are power and you have auto locking and all your power is underwater and shorted out? It would seem to me that the only option...

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	Speedo Check. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just a quick query for those that know, on reading about slow vans ,how do you get you speedo checked. When I have my very old GPS running there is a difference between it and my speedo. Which is right? I would hate to think that I was travelling at 90k when I was really travelling a lot slower. Just got a uh...	Peterpan	42	5345	10:27 PM Jan 2, 2014 by PeterD
	Glow Plugs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...	Wirroff	31	4252	07:06 PM Jan 2, 2014 by Wirroff
	How to use the toilet in the van (Preview) Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...	deverall11	25	3499	07:02 PM Jan 2, 2014 by Wirroff
	Water filters (Preview) Download a free eBook about water filters in RVs - how they work and what they do - here. Some interesting points are made, independent testing by a reputable water quality lab would confirm or deny some of the claims. Anyway, download, have a read and make up your own mind. Updated the link - for some re...	D and D	18	1572	05:22 PM Jan 2, 2014 by laurieoz
	Need help on wiring for solar panels, (Preview) I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...	Mr B2	21	1969	11:55 AM Jan 2, 2014 by Mr B2
	Batteries and Math's. (Preview) Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...	SnowT	22	1882	08:20 PM Jan 1, 2014 by SnowT
	RADIO 101 - Part 1 (Preview) A fair while back I said I was going to write up some "how-to" type posts for those asking about radio related matters - as it turned out I never got around to doing so. Thus I have decided to kickstart it tonight. Before I start please note none of this is meant nor intended to be the 'be all and e...	VK3FEMT	20	2434	09:57 AM Jan 1, 2014 by _wombat_
	Fuel consumption (Preview) I have an auto and Someone said to me last week, if i wanted to save my gearbox to drive using only up to 3rd gear and NEVER past that, is that correct? I have a 6 speed auto with the ability to drop back the gears (not sure what you call that gear system). It was also mentioned that a second cooler on the gearbo...	Evie n Rhys	22	2163	12:36 AM Jan 1, 2014 by Plendo
	Smart phone as GPS (Preview) My GPS is starting to show its age(like me), and I thought off replacing it with a smart phone with a built in gps. Has anybody any experience with these things. I am looking at a 5 inch Agora phone from Kogan, but don,t want one where you have to go online to use the navigation apps.It would be nice to have it...	bill12	6	765	05:08 PM Dec 31, 2013 by Hydeeeho
	Weight Worries (Preview) Hello everyone, I am having some issues with the weight of our caravan, the story goes like this; On the way home from our last winter trip I ran the rig over a weighbridge near home just to see what we were weighing in at and got the shock of my life. GCM behind the Navara was ok but the van was 600kg over the AT...	KFT	21	2417	10:44 PM Dec 30, 2013 by KFT
	Batterys (Preview) If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months	Imodell	1	548	07:51 PM Dec 30, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	pump up suspension. (Preview) I have just bought a holden 1 ton with built on camper, and would like to have more ground clearance at the back. What is better-the air bags above the springs or pump up shockys? I have had reports of the bags being ruptured, and would apreciate some views from Gns who have had them. Bill	bill12	14	12048	04:55 PM Dec 30, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Phone call scam (Preview) I just had a phone call from 'Windows'. I didn't believe it for a minute and asked if I could call him back as I was busy. He gave me this phone number...0280054980. I googled it and found a few references to it. Even a 'help 4 windows' web site. Is there any use reporting it? Will anything be done? Or is it ju...	Beth54	14	2103	01:59 PM Dec 30, 2013 by deverall11
	Winegard Ariel (Preview) Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...	Hydeeeho	2	994	11:07 PM Dec 29, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Ford Ranger (Preview) G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John	Cruising Cruze	11	3300	03:15 AM Dec 29, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leaking Lemair Washing Machine! (Preview) Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...	2ontimeout	11	2521	03:00 PM Dec 28, 2013 by Two Strays
	Navman (Preview) I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .	BRAGGABB	3	566	11:14 AM Dec 28, 2013 by BRAGGABB
	low flame at burners on stove. Regulater? (Preview) I still have gas in bottle (although it must be down) as it runs a weber BBQ. The gas cookers on stove in van will only run 1 at a time & then not flat out. It has done it before & then come good. Is it a blockage or the regulater?The tap in line is full on. any ideas? I am nowhere near a gas fitter	deefanow	8	2476	08:17 PM Dec 27, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Diesel chips (Preview) We've just read a couple of threads on diesel chips. We have a 2009 NT Pajero and have been researching the pros and cons. We like the sound of the Steinbauer because it doesn't interfere with the ECU. They claim a 20% increase in power, but some 4WD magazine comparos don't back this up. We're just abo...	Peekay	10	11776	07:34 PM Dec 27, 2013 by Diggings
	Power Windows - Auto Locking and floods (Preview) I was watching, as most of us were, the devestating flooding around Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley. I had a thought what happens when you are half underwater and your windows are power and you have auto locking and all your power is underwater and shorted out? It would seem to me that the only option...	petengail	14	1664	06:49 PM Dec 27, 2013 by hako
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