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Murraman · Murraman

We have a Toyota Coaster 1985 BB20 with 3B engine and we are having problems locating new radiator hoses for it, Tried local Spare parts place and they have nothing listed in any of their books. Tried Toyota Dealer spares section and they were not able to be of much help either, So the question is where do...

herbie · herbie

Just read that after 23 years Freedom Caravans are closing the doors on Albany Hwy Maddington WA.(just north of George Day) You may pick up a bargin sale on all stock including spare parts. Sale ends 31st Oct.

allinone · allinone

Hi again, have 2 x Deka 70 686MF 12v cranking batteries in parallel and one is half dead so unable to start truck up. They are 720CCA and smallish 228mm (L) x 175 (w) x 206mm (h) made in the USA, maintenance free and heavy. The length and width are critical and height is not so critical. Maintenance free is...

wasn_me · wasn_me

Does anyone travel with the rear vent of the four seasons hatch open to remove hot air from the van? I see vans traveling with the shower cubicle vent open to remove moisture, odors. If this works would the rear vent of the four seasons hatch have the same effect? Cheers Pete

Tiyul · Tiyul

Hi, good people. I have a couple of questions maybe somebody could help me with. 1) I want to run a 25 amp Ctek smartcharger to charge total 220Ah AGMs. What is wattage draw for charger? For a 40 amp charger?? Could somebody have a go at writing out the calculation as well??!!!!

2) will a 1kVa Ya...

Tiyul · Tiyul

Hi Guys, new on the forum, and I am only a baby nomad.... I have a 160W solar panel; I am taking the regulator it came with, off. I'm hooking it up to a Redarc BCDC 1225 with MPPT controller. Cable run is 5 metres from panel to battery box. Question is: is it worth also replacing the (thin) cabling that came wi...

bill12 · bill12

I have just upgraded to a 80 ch.uhf cb, and want to know which channels to use?. Do they differ to the 40 channel radio? By the way, I have a perfectly good 40ch. if anybody wants it. Thanks, Bill

QueenKombi · QueenKombi

Some of you probably already know what happens when you CMOS battery fails in your computer. I'm only talking desk-top here because I'm not sure that all lap-tops have one. The CMOS battery is a button battery that is embedded in your computer's motherboard and about the size of a 10 cent bit. It's ther...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

HI That situationof using step down transformers has again been confirmed as NOT COMPLYING TO AUS STANDARDS been confirmed ,this morning, by Qld ESO That the fitting of A step down transformer to run ALL existing 110V equipment does not comply with Aus Standards A company making such a claim has be...

bushgrrl · bushgrrl

Hi there, I'm new to the group, thanks for having me. I have just acquired a 22 seat 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know its towing capacity, please, as it has no owner's manual? It is a manual diesel 6 cylinders Cheers, Leanne.

shekon · shekon

Hi , any ideas on rolling up extension cords neatly and keeping them that way. I wrap it around my arm, but by the time I am finished it is a mess cos I only have little arms. Have tried to do it like a life saving rope and still no joy. There must some gadget that will keep them in check.

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I don't know who thought of it, but I have a rear vision mirror on the left of the van which shows vehicles and walls to be further away than they really are. There's no curvature on the surface, but it's a very dangerous mirror. I don't know if I've cut off anyone as I return to the left land after overtakin...

chopit · chopit

Working on the theory that bugs are less attracted to yellow lights I fitted some LEDs to the outside of our 'van. White ones are everywhere on Ebay. Found yellow ones, a 5 mtr roll for less than $30. Sadly the camera flash diminishes the yellow effect. But you get the idea. Just wired them into the 12V lig...

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

We had one in our caravan ... it worked ok for awhile and then it started to lose the vacuum and it would keep on cycling about every 10mins. I replaced all the O rings, cassette cap and the big seal under the seat. In the end it just wouldn't pump up the vacuum ... the vacuum pump wouldn't stop. After ringing...

gtsteve · gtsteve

We have a '11 Jayco 13' StarCraft, do the wheels stud pattern match a Holden, Ford or Toyota? Or anything?

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/what-not-to-diy-with-plumbing-and-electrical-20120619-20ld9.html

TAJ · TAJ

just wondering if the 120w panels i have can be permantly fixed on the roof of the van all information accepted thanks suenray

Wendy · Wendy

I am about to embark on a purchase of a new towing vehicle, I seek advice regard the towing capacity. My Caravan has TARE 1971KG and a a GVM of 2,400kg. I have been considering purchasing a Nissan Navara or Holden Colorado which both have towing capacity of 3000kg. Most of the vehicles I have looked at o...

loulybelle · loulybelle

hi all. just wanted some infomation on running tv's while free camping . I have an LCD HD tv and want to know if i need a set top box to get reception. We are going to get a sattalite dish (portable) as well. As you can see I am not ver good at this caravan on road thing yet , but i will get there/ thanks for all your...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Please I need some help where can I find some Brown air vents for a 89 Viscount caravan I've been looking everywhere cheers john

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	Radiator Hoses 1985 Toyota Coaster BB20 (Preview) We have a Toyota Coaster 1985 BB20 with 3B engine and we are having problems locating new radiator hoses for it, Tried local Spare parts place and they have nothing listed in any of their books. Tried Toyota Dealer spares section and they were not able to be of much help either, So the question is where do...	Murraman	11	1701	02:35 AM Oct 13, 2013 by poppymick
	Closing Down Sale (Preview) Just read that after 23 years Freedom Caravans are closing the doors on Albany Hwy Maddington WA.(just north of George Day) You may pick up a bargin sale on all stock including spare parts. Sale ends 31st Oct.	herbie	1	1072	01:15 AM Oct 7, 2013 by grae and deb
	Deka Battery supplier or a similar battery needed ASAP battery specs Deka CCA Mazda T4000 T4600 (Preview) Hi again, have 2 x Deka 70 686MF 12v cranking batteries in parallel and one is half dead so unable to start truck up. They are 720CCA and smallish 228mm (L) x 175 (w) x 206mm (h) made in the USA, maintenance free and heavy. The length and width are critical and height is not so critical. Maintenance free is...	allinone	1	1099	03:47 AM Oct 3, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Four Seasons Hatch (Preview) Does anyone travel with the rear vent of the four seasons hatch open to remove hot air from the van? I see vans traveling with the shower cubicle vent open to remove moisture, odors. If this works would the rear vent of the four seasons hatch have the same effect? Cheers Pete	wasn_me	3	833	02:40 PM Oct 7, 2013 by wasn_me
	Watts for amps amps conversion 15 amp leads amps tp watts 15amp adapters 2kva generators (Preview) Hi, good people. I have a couple of questions maybe somebody could help me with. 1) I want to run a 25 amp Ctek smartcharger to charge total 220Ah AGMs. What is wattage draw for charger? For a 40 amp charger?? Could somebody have a go at writing out the calculation as well??!!!! 2) will a 1kVa Ya...	Tiyul	6	1326	04:53 PM Oct 3, 2013 by Tiyul
	Solar panel lead Redarc Solar panels cabling 8B&S (Preview) Hi Guys, new on the forum, and I am only a baby nomad.... I have a 160W solar panel; I am taking the regulator it came with, off. I'm hooking it up to a Redarc BCDC 1225 with MPPT controller. Cable run is 5 metres from panel to battery box. Question is: is it worth also replacing the (thin) cabling that came wi...	Tiyul	6	3855	04:25 PM Oct 2, 2013 by Tiyul
	Which uhf channel? (Preview) I have just upgraded to a 80 ch.uhf cb, and want to know which channels to use?. Do they differ to the 40 channel radio? By the way, I have a perfectly good 40ch. if anybody wants it. Thanks, Bill	bill12	15	3242	07:33 AM Oct 14, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Failed CMOS battery in desk computer (Preview) Some of you probably already know what happens when you CMOS battery fails in your computer. I'm only talking desk-top here because I'm not sure that all lap-tops have one. The CMOS battery is a button battery that is embedded in your computer's motherboard and about the size of a 10 cent bit. It's ther...	QueenKombi	7	1191	05:33 AM Oct 4, 2013 by D and D
	240V to 110V transformers in imported vans (Preview) HI That situationof using step down transformers has again been confirmed as NOT COMPLYING TO AUS STANDARDS been confirmed ,this morning, by Qld ESO That the fitting of A step down transformer to run ALL existing 110V equipment does not comply with Aus Standards A company making such a claim has be...	oldtrack123	4	708	11:43 PM Sep 30, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Towing capacity of 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know? Towing Coaster (Preview) Hi there, I'm new to the group, thanks for having me. I have just acquired a 22 seat 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know its towing capacity, please, as it has no owner's manual? It is a manual diesel 6 cylinders Cheers, Leanne.	bushgrrl	5	5508	06:10 AM Oct 3, 2013 by Baz421
	Rolling electrical cords. (Preview) Hi , any ideas on rolling up extension cords neatly and keeping them that way. I wrap it around my arm, but by the time I am finished it is a mess cos I only have little arms. Have tried to do it like a life saving rope and still no joy. There must some gadget that will keep them in check.	shekon	18	1953	05:18 AM Oct 2, 2013 by jetj
	External Rear View Mirror (Preview) I don't know who thought of it, but I have a rear vision mirror on the left of the van which shows vehicles and walls to be further away than they really are. There's no curvature on the surface, but it's a very dangerous mirror. I don't know if I've cut off anyone as I return to the left land after overtakin...	Cruising Granny	11	2440	12:44 PM Oct 7, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Yellow L.E.D. lights. (Preview) Working on the theory that bugs are less attracted to yellow lights I fitted some LEDs to the outside of our 'van. White ones are everywhere on Ebay. Found yellow ones, a 5 mtr roll for less than $30. Sadly the camera flash diminishes the yellow effect. But you get the idea. Just wired them into the 12V lig...	chopit	6	2073	03:54 PM Sep 29, 2013 by D and D
	Dometic VT2500 vacuum toilet ... happy ending (Preview) We had one in our caravan ... it worked ok for awhile and then it started to lose the vacuum and it would keep on cycling about every 10mins. I replaced all the O rings, cassette cap and the big seal under the seat. In the end it just wouldn't pump up the vacuum ... the vacuum pump wouldn't stop. After ringing...	EilsnAlby	2	6312	04:47 AM Sep 30, 2013 by wazzawiseone
	What car is a Jayco wheel similar to? (Preview) We have a '11 Jayco 13' StarCraft, do the wheels stud pattern match a Holden, Ford or Toyota? Or anything?	gtsteve	4	7161	05:57 PM Sep 30, 2013 by gtsteve
	WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A DIYER WITH GAS & ELECTRICS (Preview) http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/what-not-to-diy-with-plumbing-and-electrical-20120619-20ld9.html	oldtrack123	8	1057	08:24 PM Nov 25, 2013 by sheeds
	portable solar panels to roof of van (Preview) just wondering if the 120w panels i have can be permantly fixed on the roof of the van all information accepted thanks suenray	TAJ	5	1103	03:34 PM Sep 28, 2013 by TAJ
	Purchase of a new Towing Vehicle (Preview) I am about to embark on a purchase of a new towing vehicle, I seek advice regard the towing capacity. My Caravan has TARE 1971KG and a a GVM of 2,400kg. I have been considering purchasing a Nissan Navara or Holden Colorado which both have towing capacity of 3000kg. Most of the vehicles I have looked at o...	Wendy	16	3022	04:59 PM Sep 29, 2013 by ozjohn
	tv questions (Preview) hi all. just wanted some infomation on running tv's while free camping . I have an LCD HD tv and want to know if i need a set top box to get reception. We are going to get a sattalite dish (portable) as well. As you can see I am not ver good at this caravan on road thing yet , but i will get there/ thanks for all your...	loulybelle	7	1099	12:55 AM Sep 27, 2013 by loulybelle
	air vents (Preview) Please I need some help where can I find some Brown air vents for a 89 Viscount caravan I've been looking everywhere cheers john	Cruising Cruze	8	1199	01:03 AM Sep 27, 2013 by Duh
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