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Handbrake grip
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I need a grip for the handbrake on the van - Roadstar. Have tried the caravan shops- the best option to date has been to replace the whole coupling. Anyone got any ideas?
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VAST SET-UP NOTHING I DO WILL MAKE IT WORK, HELP!
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Well were do I start, trying to get my Vast sat to work again in North Qld, every time I try and set it up I can not get a signal any were strong enough to make it work, sent the box away to Vast and they found 5 things wrong and fixed them, getting it back I still could not get the thing to work#%@##$%%, so I took th...
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Air Conditioner heater runs but no cooling or heating
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The 240v Dometic model B3200 roof-Top heat pump operates the fan and makes. Noise like the pump starts but no heating or cooling comes from the vents. When switching off the cooling it makes the swoosh sound like before but only blows air. Any tips or ideas on how to trouble shoot? Thanks
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Lower the seat base of the drivers seat ?
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Hi ladies and gentlemen As you know I'm looking around at a lot of different Motorhomes to make up my mind. One of the nicer ones was a KEA Dreamtime and all was looking for me fantastic, except of the price.... . Lot's of options to make it up as I want later on and huuuuuge inside. But there was a big downtu...
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compleatly independent motor home set up
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this question might help others with their own motor home set ups.. as well as answering a few of mine. If I ever have my dream of a motor home ,similar to what we had before happens,,... I'd like to be as independent as possible ,ie for free camping and even if in a caravan park to be able to run every thing w...
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Mounting Inverter
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I have purchased a Powertech 380w inverter for my van. The only convenient place I can find to mount the inverter is under an overhead cupboard. Is it ok to mount the inverter upside down? Cheers Pete
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wasn_me
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MH Security ideas
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I have a Ford Trader ( diesel ) former tipper with a caravan efectively bolted on the back. I have 3 security issues and am looking for ideas to tackle them. I've got a few ideas but I'm sure there must be better ones out there. 1) - What is a good way to stop someone starting the motor without they key ? In my ol...
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Dc to DC Charger
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HI, I have 2 Exide Extreme (dual purpose) batteries in my Pajero, and use an umbilical cord to feed the Van when free-camping. I find that the charge rate of these 2 batteries is often not what I would like them to be, and I need to go for a drive each day to top up. I have no other way to charge. I have heard that...
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Deep cycle batteries and compatibles.
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Hi all... I currently have two Deep Cycle Calcium MF batteries in the van ... they've performed well and had no problems ... they are rated 100 AH. I want to add 2 more and run them specifically for my wife's CPap machine... there is NO 12volt allowance on her machine, so have been running it on a 600 watt in...
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Batteries
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Any suggestions for best type of battery for 100series Toyota land cruiser especially when travelling out west
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Travelling with a CPAP machine
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I'm new, I know very little and I'm just starting out - so please be nice (which I'm sure you are) if I ask silly basic questions that have been answered and asked a hundred times before. I still haven't bought my travelling gear and I have very little money so I need to do things as inexpensively as possibl...
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springs re think ?
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hi we seek advice on merits or no advantage of changing the location of the axle and spacer on the the leaf spring suspension of our van ground clearance is one thing we wouldlike to gain a little more off especially in driveways to servo,s etc , is there a noticeable raise by simply reversing the posi...
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Thanks for help re diesel heater installation
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Just want to thank members, particularly Ruff and UPO for their advise with installing our heater. Their first hand knowledge highlighted things that weren't in the installation notes and made your job really run smoothly. This help was very much appreciated. The heater is grouse!! Now off to Ali...
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EZILIFT Weight distribution System
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G'Day just wondering if anyone has an EZILIFT weight distibution hitch they want to get rid of, I first bought mine when I had a 80 series cruiser with a 2 inch lift kit in it now I have a 100 series with standard height suspension and my hitch is too low. I would be willing to buy or swap for a hitch that is for a...
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wikicamps for pc
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Is there a version of wikicamps that will work on a laptop or personal computer?I have the android version on my smartphone, but would like to use it on the laptop. Can anybody tellme if one exists. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 3rd of August 2013 02:21:40 PM
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Replacement of elec element of a swift 500 series caravan stove
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Does anyone know how you gain access to the elec element of the above stove. I suspect that the element is faulty and needs replacing but just how you get to it is another thing. Just for the record I am an qualified electrician so not problems there it's just finding the way into the thing.I suspect that...
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Hot brakes
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I did search previous threads on this but didn't find exactly what we needed, so am asking for your help, please. We had the prodigy electric brakes serviced Wednesday. drove 15 km home and brakes are grabbing and too hot to touch. Took it back Thursday, bit of adjusting, drove 15km home, same result. D...
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gooba53
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Power steering box problems.
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Trying to locate spares or a reconditioned power steering box for my 1987 Toyota Coaster. This one has done 248k and has excessive ply in the steering wheel, worn piston and worm is the problem. All I get offered is a second hand unit which is probably worn in the same areas. Any ideas thanks.
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Tele reception
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I have just found out the quickest way for direction for your tv antenna when in the outback or anywhere disregarding the dish,go to apps download Antenna Mate ,this would be the fastest way of finding the wright direction to turn your TV antenna for reception , it is a ripper. Lance C
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Suyspension on Fiat Ducato 180
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I have a Birdsville Elite, late 2011, with a Ducato 180 engine. The front suspension is now giving cause for serious consideration to change the front to the 'Kings springs' as per recommendations from other Ducato owners. Before doing so I am wondering about installing air suspension and would wel...
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