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Cee · Cee

Hiya All, I always get such great advice on this forum so here I go again, seeking your input for a brake question. I'm not very mechanically minded so please excuse me if my questions sounds a bit dumb My van is older (1988 Windsor) and the guy who owned it took off the hydraulic brakes (don't ask me why?...

erehwon · erehwon

Hi all, just a quickie. Recently saw a gas cyclinder that had the top cutoff and had been converted into a fireplace/stove/bbq. Any one got any ideas about making them with photos and directions etc. Have already filld the cyclinder with water 4x and it still smells of the perfume, is still...

Cee · Cee

Hiya, I would appreciate some advice on a tug for my van. I've recently purchased a 1988 13` Windcheater van, 800kg weight, but am adding an extra 300kg when loaded, and I am now looking to buy a 4wd tug to tow the van. So far I have considered a Nissan Xtrail, Subaru Outback, Mitsubishi Pagero, Cha...

erehwon · erehwon

Hi all, The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates. What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process with photographs, designs, ideas etc. So far I have got the valve out and have fille...

Quietmike · Quietmike

Just checking if anyone has info on available spare parts in NSW (specifically fuel pumps/sensors) for 1998 Sprinters? Friends of mine have recently bought one and following up an ECD dashboard light, and loss of some power, were advised that it could be the pump/sensor - and that there were none av...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, just 4 weeks to go before we depart, in the meantime however I would like to ask for comments regarding 15amp power leads in caravan parks. This trip we will be tenting, we will be self sufficient power wise, ( duel battery etc) however we will need the services occassionally from CP's, at t...

coyotte · coyotte

does any know of a "rule of thumb" or formula for working out Solar panel size relative to Battery size ???? Coyotte

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

Gidday all; I have being meaning to write up some simple 'plain-language' guides for radio communications and and computers. I've started the radio part, and will get it posted as soon as I have made some good headway. Is there any specific items of interest people would like to know re computers? Eit...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, I have decided to add a 80 watt folding solar system to top up the auxillary AGM (100amp), it charges nicely from main battery and I also have a smart charger when 240v available, so the solar will be topup for remote use. There appears to be a lot of solar panels on the market and no shortage of...

coyotte · coyotte

In his books Collyn Rivers gives the conductor sizes for 240v A/C household wireing then go'es on to talk and warn about useing " so called Auto Cable " He also mentions that not to use A/C lighting cable but use A/C power cable Is he saying here that it better to use 240v A/C cable than Auto c...

excited-newbies · excited-newbies

Hi all I have a coleman campervan just purchased and I called into a local battery shop to ask a question they say that they could sell me a battery about 90 amp but where the battery has to go has to be vented the batt only is required to run radio and lights and fridge while traveling. They say that if it is no...

Oneliner · Oneliner

Hi all I'm a real novice in matters of towing!. We've been looking for a new car / 4WD that will tow a small to medium van and quite like the Santa Fe (Diesel Auto). Apparently it will tow 2 Tonnes - however someone told me that they can't fit a "weight distributing hitch" to the Santa Fe. My q...

Cee · Cee

Hi, I hope someone can give me some guidance on making a pop top easier to lift. I am looking to buy a used pop top and I am finding it difficult to lift the pop top. Is there any device that I can get installed to make lifting the pop top easier, and if so, would there be a high cost attached to the modification...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

hi all, as a newbie this is my first posting however I have been reading this Forum site for quite a while and have learnt a hell of a lot.thanks for that. I would like to hear from fellow travellers who are towing a vehicle behind there motorhome. I will be towing a Suzuki grand vitara using the A frame set...

BobnBev · BobnBev

How many times have you been on the road and your not sure if there is enough water in the tank for a shower ..Or your like me dont travel with tanks of water.. Ok here is an idea that works for us.. The tap on the front of the van, put a ball tap there , a ball tap will let water go bothways.. Most vans have a 12 volt...

milo · milo

hi, if and when i get my pop top campervan, whats the easiest way to add a tv areal to it? I saw one guy that had his permantly on the back of the van i know of the wingard ones like my dad has in his van but i dont know how well that will go with a campervan, I thought of satelite but there pretty expensive i think?...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

I need some input please. For my next tug. I am looking for a Nissan Patrol, Diesel,6 cylinder 4.2....$ irelivant for this senario. Lets assume we find 2 vehicles that we like. Both the same price. Both have the same inclusions. Both have been looked after fastidiously. They are almost the same v...

elliemike · elliemike

How do you guys make your camper trailers secure against theft. Regards Mike and Ellie

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

HI all can you tell me which is the best make of radio, Uniden or CME? We are counting down the days to receiving our van and are now both retired!!!!!

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Pulled into a very large rest area on the hume the other day, combined truck, car, car & van/bus allocated parking areas, each seperate. Whats parked in the middle of the car/van bus section is a very small car, there were heaps of car spaces available. Later we stopped at Holbrook, where the sub i...

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	Older vans and manual brakes (Preview) Hiya All, I always get such great advice on this forum so here I go again, seeking your input for a brake question. I'm not very mechanically minded so please excuse me if my questions sounds a bit dumb My van is older (1988 Windsor) and the guy who owned it took off the hydraulic brakes (don't ask me why?...	Cee	9	2073	06:28 PM Sep 11, 2010 by coyotte
	Gas cyclinder/fire place conversion (Preview) Hi all, just a quickie. Recently saw a gas cyclinder that had the top cutoff and had been converted into a fireplace/stove/bbq. Any one got any ideas about making them with photos and directions etc. Have already filld the cyclinder with water 4x and it still smells of the perfume, is still...	erehwon	5	5649	05:36 PM Sep 8, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Looking for advice on a tug (Preview) Hiya, I would appreciate some advice on a tug for my van. I've recently purchased a 1988 13` Windcheater van, 800kg weight, but am adding an extra 300kg when loaded, and I am now looking to buy a 4wd tug to tow the van. So far I have considered a Nissan Xtrail, Subaru Outback, Mitsubishi Pagero, Cha...	Cee	11	2357	10:41 AM Sep 28, 2010 by elliemike
	Gas cyclinder/fire place conversion (Preview) Hi all, The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates. What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process with photographs, designs, ideas etc. So far I have got the valve out and have fille...	erehwon	7	2254	08:51 AM Sep 3, 2010 by BobnBev
	Hi! Spare parts for Mercedes-Benz older Sprinter campervans? (Preview) Just checking if anyone has info on available spare parts in NSW (specifically fuel pumps/sensors) for 1998 Sprinters? Friends of mine have recently bought one and following up an ECD dashboard light, and loss of some power, were advised that it could be the pump/sensor - and that there were none av...	Quietmike	7	2316	12:58 PM Sep 25, 2010 by Quietmike
	bright spark comment please (Preview) Hi everyone, just 4 weeks to go before we depart, in the meantime however I would like to ask for comments regarding 15amp power leads in caravan parks. This trip we will be tenting, we will be self sufficient power wise, ( duel battery etc) however we will need the services occassionally from CP's, at t...	ozi2	12	1850	09:09 AM Oct 20, 2010 by biggles
	Batteries & Solar (Preview) does any know of a "rule of thumb" or formula for working out Solar panel size relative to Battery size ???? Coyotte	coyotte	4	1197	06:41 PM Dec 8, 2013 by PeterD
	Tech Stuff - Suggestions. (Preview) Gidday all; I have being meaning to write up some simple 'plain-language' guides for radio communications and and computers. I've started the radio part, and will get it posted as soon as I have made some good headway. Is there any specific items of interest people would like to know re computers? Eit...	VK3FEMT	18	2156	07:23 PM Sep 14, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	adding solar to dual battery system..comments pls. (Preview) Hi everyone, I have decided to add a 80 watt folding solar system to top up the auxillary AGM (100amp), it charges nicely from main battery and I also have a smart charger when 240v available, so the solar will be topup for remote use. There appears to be a lot of solar panels on the market and no shortage of...	ozi2	11	4179	06:16 PM Aug 28, 2010 by tonyd
	Electric Wireing (Preview) In his books Collyn Rivers gives the conductor sizes for 240v A/C household wireing then go'es on to talk and warn about useing " so called Auto Cable " He also mentions that not to use A/C lighting cable but use A/C power cable Is he saying here that it better to use 240v A/C cable than Auto c...	coyotte	3	1000	07:39 PM Aug 23, 2010 by Peter_n_Margaret
	battery for camper (Preview) Hi all I have a coleman campervan just purchased and I called into a local battery shop to ask a question they say that they could sell me a battery about 90 amp but where the battery has to go has to be vented the batt only is required to run radio and lights and fridge while traveling. They say that if it is no...	excited-newbies	4	747	04:33 PM Aug 23, 2010 by excited-newbies
	Towing with a Santa Fe (Preview) Hi all I'm a real novice in matters of towing!. We've been looking for a new car / 4WD that will tow a small to medium van and quite like the Santa Fe (Diesel Auto). Apparently it will tow 2 Tonnes - however someone told me that they can't fit a "weight distributing hitch" to the Santa Fe. My q...	Oneliner	3	2288	08:42 PM Aug 22, 2010 by PeterD
	Pop top is hard to lift (Preview) Hi, I hope someone can give me some guidance on making a pop top easier to lift. I am looking to buy a used pop top and I am finding it difficult to lift the pop top. Is there any device that I can get installed to make lifting the pop top easier, and if so, would there be a high cost attached to the modification...	Cee	3	3557	08:25 PM Aug 22, 2010 by Cee
	towing a grand vitara (Preview) hi all, as a newbie this is my first posting however I have been reading this Forum site for quite a while and have learnt a hell of a lot.thanks for that. I would like to hear from fellow travellers who are towing a vehicle behind there motorhome. I will be towing a Suzuki grand vitara using the A frame set...	goldcoaster	16	9009	10:55 AM Sep 1, 2010 by Quietmike
	Easy way to water the van. (Preview) How many times have you been on the road and your not sure if there is enough water in the tank for a shower ..Or your like me dont travel with tanks of water.. Ok here is an idea that works for us.. The tap on the front of the van, put a ball tap there , a ball tap will let water go bothways.. Most vans have a 12 volt...	BobnBev	0	1051	11:33 AM Aug 10, 2010 by BobnBev
	tv antenna's with a pop top van (Preview) hi, if and when i get my pop top campervan, whats the easiest way to add a tv areal to it? I saw one guy that had his permantly on the back of the van i know of the wingard ones like my dad has in his van but i dont know how well that will go with a campervan, I thought of satelite but there pretty expensive i think?...	milo	16	4449	05:57 PM Aug 25, 2010 by Ma
	Tug...Klms/Age (Preview) I need some input please. For my next tug. I am looking for a Nissan Patrol, Diesel,6 cylinder 4.2....$ irelivant for this senario. Lets assume we find 2 vehicles that we like. Both the same price. Both have the same inclusions. Both have been looked after fastidiously. They are almost the same v...	Dunmowin	5	1323	08:58 AM Jul 29, 2010 by BobnBev
	Trailer Security (Preview) How do you guys make your camper trailers secure against theft. Regards Mike and Ellie	elliemike	15	1844	01:35 PM Oct 13, 2010 by biggles
	UHF radios (Preview) HI all can you tell me which is the best make of radio, Uniden or CME? We are counting down the days to receiving our van and are now both retired!!!!!	scottynbulldog	9	1516	08:20 PM Aug 4, 2010 by scottynbulldog
	IS IT CANT READ OR IGNORANCE????????????????????? (Preview) Pulled into a very large rest area on the hume the other day, combined truck, car, car & van/bus allocated parking areas, each seperate. Whats parked in the middle of the car/van bus section is a very small car, there were heaps of car spaces available. Later we stopped at Holbrook, where the sub i...	justcruisin01	6	1621	05:08 PM Oct 25, 2010 by JRH
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