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Happywanderer · Happywanderer

On Myrtle at the front on the bullbar is a strip of plumbers piping? with screw caps on the ends. I find I don't have anything to store in it. Today I saw on a friends van a neat tool box shape in the same place. It sat behind the top of the spare tyre and was still the length of the pipe on mine. I thought it what a...

milo · milo

can a motor home heater/conditioner be run from solar power ? or are they more suited for generators? ie in a motor home situation

Lomes · Lomes

Hi all i am looking to buy a bus/motorhome and am interested if any one is running around with a two stroke GM and if so what sort of fuel useage

Ontos45 · Ontos45

Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...

Mark · Mark

With the varying towing regulations that are in place from state to state, how does that affect people travelling from their home state to one which they are visiting?? Would each state police expect somebody from, let's say, WA to comply with the towing regulations in victoria just to travel...

Mark · Mark

Sorry, I tried to find the previous thread but couldn't locate it, hopefully the original poster will see this and think again. The original thread was discussing the virtues of buying, a demountable, motorhome, caravan or a pre-owned Ex-Rental vehicle that had already been converted and, since...

chopit · chopit

Hello All, At the moment we are getting away from it all towing a camper trailer for 2 to 4 days at a time. In 12 to 18 months we plan to make a lifestyle choice and go on the road full time. When we do that we want to tow a caravan. The tow car we have we want to keep. It is a 4x4 Hilux twin cab fitted with a Commodore E...

UPO · UPO

The standard Jayco FM antenna & radio / CD we have is less than wonderful - as SWMBO likes ABC FM in the mornings, looking to install a higher efficiency antenna and a better radio. All suggestions appreciated. Will putting an FM antenna on top of the TV antenna improve the FM reception ( yes I apprec...

gooba53 · gooba53

Would anyone have one of these installed on the Bellarine Penninsula that we could have a look at please? Or if anyone has one installed could you please send a photo of where you have the exhaust positioned? is it on the side or back?

Mark · Mark

You'd be surprised how much dust and 5h1t gets into the plug connectors. A good spray with an electrical connection cleaner does wonders for ensuring a good connection. CRC spray or WD40 also works a treat and keeps the pins nice and clean ready for the next hook-up. Mark

hako · hako

G'Day, I currently fitting a new mixer tap to my van - ended up buying the original crappy plastic design as no other will fit. (Dometic Cramer) $110 with fittings for about 100gm of plastic which will last according to the sales lady at least 4 years. Anyway, the new one has a better method of attachi...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Bummer. I got the fridge fixed but he gave me a gas non compliance certificate because there wasn't a 40mm internal hole in the floor behind the fridge as the bottom vent was 25mm above floor level. Something about possible gas leaks could be a problem. He ticked the box saying not a risk and another say...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, the other day at The Caves another Hino owner was showing me his, and he has a lockable metal cage built at the back for more storage. As the Hinos have a rear motor and the bonnet swings upward, the cage was designed to pivot from the back bumper and swing out to one side, thus giving access to open t...

Crashtac · Crashtac

OK I am after a tow vwhicle that has a 3500kg braked towing capacity, I am on a very tight budget so someting under 10K would be good. Looking around carpoint and ebay it looks like a late 1990s or early 2000s Land Raover Discovery will be the go, or the same with the Range Rover. Can amyone tell me how the 2.5...

Crashtac · Crashtac

Hey everyone we have a new, only got it a early June, 25ft Jayco Sterling and as it is winter we have been using a portable gas heater in it and are haveing a big problem with condensation. We have the vents open a bit and still find it a big problem. The van came with airco but it appears useless on the heat sec...

bill12 · bill12

I just bought a Praelia 2 kva 4 stroke inverter genset, a Chinese " Honda " looking generator. Seems torunwell, and looks a well made product. Now , before people start bagging these things, it cost $319 delivered to my front verandah. I ran a small box aircon, whick went well and another sm...

herbie · herbie

Just thought I would pass on to anyone who needs any accessories.I have used this service many times and never had any problems,service is A1 and always prompt delivery.And best of all it is Australian owned based out of Caloundra QLD. www..jtsonline.com.au. 47 Caloundra Rd Caloundra.QLD I have n...

spondulics · spondulics

I need to repaint the stone guard on a Jayco sterling and was wondering what sort of paint to use ,any tips would be appreciated.

tonyd · tonyd

There has to be an end to the spending on the tow truck, eventually. I may get some diff breathers fitted this week, or I may not. Opinions invited on whether they are "essential", a "good thing to have", or "a nice extra". I will not be seeking out water crossings, but r...

Shogun · Shogun

Hi all I ask this piece of advice with trepidation because its likely, how long is a piece of string, but here goes. My new motorhome has 300 watts of solar power on it, upgraded from the original 150 watts. What have others found to be a suitable amount of solar to have for being on the road. i know it will de...

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	Front storage on van (Preview) On Myrtle at the front on the bullbar is a strip of plumbers piping? with screw caps on the ends. I find I don't have anything to store in it. Today I saw on a friends van a neat tool box shape in the same place. It sat behind the top of the spare tyre and was still the length of the pipe on mine. I thought it what a...	Happywanderer	7	1210	12:42 AM Jul 19, 2013 by Happywanderer
	air conditioning and heating? (Preview) can a motor home heater/conditioner be run from solar power ? or are they more suited for generators? ie in a motor home situation	milo	2	894	10:50 PM Jul 17, 2013 by Keith19837
	GM 8V71T (Preview) Hi all i am looking to buy a bus/motorhome and am interested if any one is running around with a two stroke GM and if so what sort of fuel useage	Lomes	4	736	04:21 AM Jul 22, 2013 by Lomes
	Interior Dimensions Toyota Coaster SWB/LWB (Preview) Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...	Ontos45	16	12427	08:48 PM Feb 28, 2018 by Jaahn
	Regulations - State to State?? (Preview) With the varying towing regulations that are in place from state to state, how does that affect people travelling from their home state to one which they are visiting?? Would each state police expect somebody from, let's say, WA to comply with the towing regulations in victoria just to travel...	Mark	12	1234	05:55 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Mark
	Cracked Chassis.................... (Preview) Sorry, I tried to find the previous thread but couldn't locate it, hopefully the original poster will see this and think again. The original thread was discussing the virtues of buying, a demountable, motorhome, caravan or *a pre-owned Ex-Rental vehicle* that had already been converted and, since...	Mark	23	5173	12:46 PM Sep 4, 2013 by ozjohn
	Caravan size suggestions,recommendations ? (Preview) Hello All, At the moment we are getting away from it all towing a camper trailer for 2 to 4 days at a time. In 12 to 18 months we plan to make a lifestyle choice and go on the road full time. When we do that we want to tow a caravan. The tow car we have we want to keep. It is a 4x4 Hilux twin cab fitted with a Commodore E...	chopit	3	916	10:36 PM Jul 18, 2013 by chopit
	A better FM radio antenna ? (Preview) The standard Jayco FM antenna & radio / CD we have is less than wonderful - as SWMBO likes ABC FM in the mornings, looking to install a higher efficiency antenna and a better radio. All suggestions appreciated. Will putting an FM antenna on top of the TV antenna improve the FM reception ( yes I apprec...	UPO	1	887	08:08 PM Jul 15, 2013 by hako
	Dometic airtronic diesel heater (Preview) Would anyone have one of these installed on the Bellarine Penninsula that we could have a look at please? Or if anyone has one installed could you please send a photo of where you have the exhaust positioned? is it on the side or back?	gooba53	18	6161	05:45 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Plug Connections (Tug to Trailer) (Preview) You'd be surprised how much dust and 5h1t gets into the plug connectors. A good spray with an electrical connection cleaner does wonders for ensuring a good connection. CRC spray or WD40 also works a treat and keeps the pins nice and clean ready for the next hook-up. Mark	Mark	5	782	03:11 AM Jul 16, 2013 by Mark
	Water supply quick fit connectors (Preview) G'Day, I currently fitting a new mixer tap to my van - ended up buying the original crappy plastic design as no other will fit. (Dometic Cramer) $110 with fittings for about 100gm of plastic which will last according to the sales lady at least 4 years. Anyway, the new one has a better method of attachi...	hako	15	1213	05:17 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Two Strays
	I GOT A GAS NON COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE. (Preview) Bummer. I got the fridge fixed but he gave me a gas non compliance certificate because there wasn't a 40mm internal hole in the floor behind the fridge as the bottom vent was 25mm above floor level. Something about possible gas leaks could be a problem. He ticked the box saying not a risk and another say...	Dougwe	11	1301	01:12 AM Jul 15, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Speaking of Gas - Part 2 (Preview) Hi all, the other day at The Caves another Hino owner was showing me his, and he has a lockable metal cage built at the back for more storage. As the Hinos have a rear motor and the bonnet swings upward, the cage was designed to pivot from the back bumper and swing out to one side, thus giving access to open t...	Wild1	6	737	01:27 AM Jul 15, 2013 by Wild1
	budget Priced Tow Vehicle (Preview) OK I am after a tow vwhicle that has a 3500kg braked towing capacity, I am on a very tight budget so someting under 10K would be good. Looking around carpoint and ebay it looks like a late 1990s or early 2000s Land Raover Discovery will be the go, or the same with the Range Rover. Can amyone tell me how the 2.5...	Crashtac	12	1496	04:44 AM Aug 4, 2013 by Bobt
	Condensation problem in new 2013 25ft Jayco Sterling (Preview) Hey everyone we have a new, only got it a early June, 25ft Jayco Sterling and as it is winter we have been using a portable gas heater in it and are haveing a big problem with condensation. We have the vents open a bit and still find it a big problem. The van came with airco but it appears useless on the heat sec...	Crashtac	10	1823	01:18 AM Jul 15, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Praelia 2 kva genset (Preview) I just bought a Praelia 2 kva 4 stroke inverter genset, a Chinese " Honda " looking generator. Seems torunwell, and looks a well made product. Now , before people start bagging these things, it cost $319 delivered to my front verandah. I ran a small box aircon, whick went well and another sm...	bill12	9	1662	12:06 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Keith19837
	Excellent on line shop. (Preview) Just thought I would pass on to anyone who needs any accessories.I have used this service many times and never had any problems,service is A1 and always prompt delivery.And best of all it is Australian owned based out of Caloundra QLD. www..jtsonline.com.au. 47 Caloundra Rd Caloundra.QLD I have n...	herbie	8	1311	08:45 PM Jul 12, 2013 by herbie
	sterling stoneguard (Preview) I need to repaint the stone guard on a Jayco sterling and was wondering what sort of paint to use ,any tips would be appreciated.	spondulics	3	807	12:55 AM Jul 12, 2013 by spondulics
	Diff breathers (Preview) There has to be an end to the spending on the tow truck, eventually. I may get some diff breathers fitted this week, or I may not. Opinions invited on whether they are "essential", a "good thing to have", or "a nice extra". I will not be seeking out water crossings, but r...	tonyd	8	722	08:17 PM Jul 12, 2013 by tonyd
	Solar power (Preview) Hi all I ask this piece of advice with trepidation because its likely, how long is a piece of string, but here goes. My new motorhome has 300 watts of solar power on it, upgraded from the original 150 watts. What have others found to be a suitable amount of solar to have for being on the road. i know it will de...	Shogun	9	735	06:02 AM Jul 11, 2013 by Shogun
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