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I GOT A GAS NON COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE.
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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...
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Dougwe
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Speaking of Gas - Part 2
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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...
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Wild1
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budget Priced Tow Vehicle
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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...
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Crashtac
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Condensation problem in new 2013 25ft Jayco Sterling
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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...
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Crashtac
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Praelia 2 kva genset
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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...
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bill12
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Excellent on line shop.
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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...
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herbie
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sterling stoneguard
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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.
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spondulics
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Diff breathers
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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...
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tonyd
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Solar power
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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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Shogun
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Using the same fuel container for Diesel and Petrol ?
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As you know, when emptying a fuel container you never seem to be able to get that last drop out, petrol is not too bad as you can leave the cap off in a clean area and let it evaporate, however diesel does not evaporate easily. So my question is, providing they are empty, but with the possibility a very small...
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Duh
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Sikaflex
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In case my question about Sikaflex (as mentioned in Vic's thread about his water tank) gets lost there, I figured I'd better start a new thread. My porta potti lid/seat has a small crack in the plastic rim. It doesn't affect the toilet seat when the lid is raised, but the lid also acts as an extra seat when...
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GaryKelly
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Fixed Solar Panel
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I went to the caravan place today to get prices for getting a solar panel fixed to the well on the top of cabin of Myrtle. Wanted at least 120w, and maybe up to 200, but after measuring he said only just get 100w and that's right to the outside measurements. All up will be close to $1000, with just the bits and...
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Happywanderer
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Locking Wheel Nuts
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G'day folks A little piece of advice. Make sure that you carry the special socket with you if you have locking wheel nuts. This week seems to have been one big round of chiselling wheel nuts off because the owner didn't have, or know where the special tool was. At our workshop we carry some "speci...
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Mark
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Camper hot water system
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Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...
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hako
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Plastic Water Tank Repair ??? Plastic Welding ???
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Dare I say it, I was fixing a cupboard to a lower inside wall of a bed in my campervan and misjudged the length of the screws. To cut a long story short, the screws went right through the wooden panel and it looks like two of them have pierced my black plastic water tank which was fixed flush up to the wooden...
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Uni solar
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We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?
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Sink hose connectors
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G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...
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hako
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What is this socket for? 12V?
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Near my auxillary battery, I have a ciggy type plug for 12V accessories and also another which I think may be for a TV. However the socket has two oblong pins, one horizontal oblong one at the top and a vertical oblong one underneath it. Although not touching, the two oblong pin holes are in a "T&...
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Name of Shepparton RV - caravan - Campervan repairer.
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I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...
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Happywanderer
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100 series LC Auto Trans Service
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Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....
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