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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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milo
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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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Rip and Rosie
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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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allinone
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Advice on TV arms or turntables please
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I am looking putting a TV arm in my campervan, I have a few options, I could put a turntable type on a high bench, but it would take up bench space, the bench has an overhang where I could possibly put a below bench retractable arm (with TV taken off) or one that bolts onto the side of the the van (folding arm ty...
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foam insulation around a fridge and small wind turbines
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any extra insulation that you could whack on a fridge has got to be beneficial, however you must be carefull not to block up any "ventilation" holes front and back but apart from that it is a good thing, I would estimate about 5%- 10% points of thermal exclusion for every 10 mm of foam, also a t...
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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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grae and deb
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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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gitsho
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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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gooba53
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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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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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Crashtac
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1988 Toyoat Coaster
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Problem is, my partner, Jennie, has a mobile home, as above. The 4 cylinder diesel motor is in good condition, and pulls well. However, the 5 speed g/box, as many of you may know, has a huge road speed gap between 3rd and 4th gear. One can almost reach 50 kph. in 3rd, and almost 90, in 4th. That gap is the prob...
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pipes
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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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UHF Radio
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Researching the new 80ch uhf, been told that they need a voice scrambler to enable them to recieve the old 40ch annolog signal,apparntly the cheaper units do not have this. True or false? I am looking at a Uniden UHF7750NB. Thanks. JC.
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justcruisin01
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internet access
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I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...
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keiron
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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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briche
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LED lights in roof
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Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...
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Olley46
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4.5 volt
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How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John
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Cruising Cruze
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Fuse help for Mobitronic MPA 50A
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Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...
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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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Hot Water Problem
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The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?
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