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zagg · zagg

has anyone got a ford territory and how good is it towing

KerryandBruce · KerryandBruce

Can you tell me if the caravan batteries are meant to be recharged while driving? Thought they did but ours doesn't and we don't know why? Don't really want to spend every 3rd night at a caravan park if we don't need to.

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

help needed - fridge has died - Dometic RM2553 5yr old - won't run on gas or 240v - gas gauge says its on but not getting cold - too far from civilisation for a service man - anyone got an idea - thanks in advance

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day gas people. I bought a new gas regulator and hose but I need to get the old one off first. I've tried undoing the nuts with a pair of spanners but I can't shift them. Any suggestions or tips? I'm not sure about which way the threads go either. They appear to have been there a helluva long time.

Sheba · Sheba

Probably should have posted this here last night, instead of in the General Forum, but better late than never. Kogan is selling one right now, for $39.00, Freight Free. Only catch is, delivery starts Nov.14th. http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/hd-dash-cam-video-recorder/?utm_medium=email&...

The dog lady · The dog lady

About a year ago I upgraded to an Asus laptop, and although it's top quality, it's also very hungry! Charging draws 360watts. So I've added an android 10.1" tablet to the repertoire, but I can't work out how to copy and paste a link, it always just comes out as normal text. Anyone out other who can te...

Santa · Santa

Bought a Garmin 1450 a few months ago on special with free map updates. Not a patch on the old Tom Tom, maps are poor or non existent and it's now taken to rebooting randomly, a process that takes a number of minutes. Guess it's the old story, you get what you pay for, back to the Tom Tom for me. -- Edited by Sa...

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

http://robbiebago.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ceramic-painting-rv-roof.html

first timer · first timer

I am hoping someone with a 100 series petrol can help me. The problem I have is that whilst driving with the drivers window open even the slightest bit I am getting a burning oil smell coming in through the vents. This has only started recently. I have spent time climbing around underneath vehicle check...

Crashtac · Crashtac

Heres a tip for all you people with Landcruisers, My 100 series was over heating when I was towing, unfortunately before I had found the core reason for the problem I also blew a head gasket. Apparently Toyota from factorey under fill the viscous clutch on the fan so it dosnt engage as soon, this helps wi...

bill12 · bill12

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

wasn_me · wasn_me

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

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood

mr glassies · mr glassies

well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...

mr glassies · mr glassies

i think im rite but if you run a 3 way fridge on 12 volt and the little exhaust thing gets warm do i presume its working . on gas and 240 volt it does just the fridge is pretty cold from the winter weather to start with dibs

Hoboe · Hoboe

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...

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

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...

milo · milo

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...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

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?

allinone · allinone

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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	tug vechical (Preview) has anyone got a ford territory and how good is it towing	zagg	4	770	12:04 AM Aug 30, 2013 by zagg
	Van batteries charged by car? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Can you tell me if the caravan batteries are meant to be recharged while driving? Thought they did but ours doesn't and we don't know why? Don't really want to spend every 3rd night at a caravan park if we don't need to.	KerryandBruce	63	16344	08:52 AM Aug 28, 2013 by powerstream
	Fridge has died (Preview) help needed - fridge has died - Dometic RM2553 5yr old - won't run on gas or 240v - gas gauge says its on but not getting cold - too far from civilisation for a service man - anyone got an idea - thanks in advance	villatranquilla	10	1480	01:16 AM Aug 28, 2013 by allinone
	Gas regulator hose (Preview) G'day gas people. I bought a new gas regulator and hose but I need to get the old one off first. I've tried undoing the nuts with a pair of spanners but I can't shift them. Any suggestions or tips? I'm not sure about which way the threads go either. They appear to have been there a helluva long time.	GaryKelly	10	1516	03:04 PM Aug 26, 2013 by patrolst
	Crash Cameras. (Preview) Probably should have posted this here last night, instead of in the General Forum, but better late than never. Kogan is selling one right now, for $39.00, Freight Free. Only catch is, delivery starts Nov.14th. http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/hd-dash-cam-video-recorder/?utm_medium=email&...	Sheba	8	848	04:39 AM Aug 26, 2013 by deconuts
	Links using an android tablet (Preview) About a year ago I upgraded to an Asus laptop, and although it's top quality, it's also very hungry! Charging draws 360watts. So I've added an android 10.1" tablet to the repertoire, but I can't work out how to copy and paste a link, it always just comes out as normal text. Anyone out other who can te...	The dog lady	8	868	03:58 AM Aug 23, 2013 by The dog lady
	Garmin Nuvi 1450 LMT. (Preview) Bought a Garmin 1450 a few months ago on special with free map updates. Not a patch on the old Tom Tom, maps are poor or non existent and it's now taken to rebooting randomly, a process that takes a number of minutes. Guess it's the old story, you get what you pay for, back to the Tom Tom for me. -- Edited by Sa...	Santa	13	1710	05:48 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Duh
	Painting the roof with a insulating ceramic paint roof paint roof insulation (Preview) http://robbiebago.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ceramic-painting-rv-roof.html	Robbiebago	1	1176	02:15 AM Aug 22, 2013 by D and D
	Burning oil smell in toyota 100 series ---HELP REQUIRED (Preview) I am hoping someone with a 100 series petrol can help me. The problem I have is that whilst driving with the drivers window open even the slightest bit I am getting a burning oil smell coming in through the vents. This has only started recently. I have spent time climbing around underneath vehicle check...	first timer	4	1007	12:04 AM Aug 22, 2013 by first timer
	Landcruiser over heating problem (Preview) Heres a tip for all you people with Landcruisers, My 100 series was over heating when I was towing, unfortunately before I had found the core reason for the problem I also blew a head gasket. Apparently Toyota from factorey under fill the viscous clutch on the fan so it dosnt engage as soon, this helps wi...	Crashtac	2	1986	02:46 AM Aug 21, 2013 by justcruisin01
	wikicamps for pc (Preview) 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	bill12	6	8608	03:31 PM Aug 20, 2013 by cultana
	Mounting Inverter (Preview) 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	wasn_me	11	1754	03:09 PM Aug 20, 2013 by wasn_me
	Foxtel in the caravan (Preview) Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood	woodylad	3	2505	04:15 AM Aug 20, 2013 by AL H
	did it done it love it (Preview) well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...	mr glassies	3	1118	01:10 AM Aug 20, 2013 by glassies
	three way fridge on 12 volt ???????????????????????? (Preview) i think im rite but if you run a 3 way fridge on 12 volt and the little exhaust thing gets warm do i presume its working . on gas and 240 volt it does just the fridge is pretty cold from the winter weather to start with dibs	mr glassies	8	1168	01:20 PM Aug 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	MH Security ideas (Preview) 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...	Hoboe	15	1333	12:02 AM Aug 18, 2013 by freehazzas
	Lower the seat base of the drivers seat ? (Preview) 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...	BTSV_Berni	3	650	02:11 PM Aug 16, 2013 by BTSV_Berni
	compleatly independent motor home set up (Preview) 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...	milo	11	1258	11:18 PM Aug 15, 2013 by Plendo
	Handbrake grip (Preview) 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?	Rip and Rosie	8	888	02:26 AM Aug 15, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Air Conditioner heater runs but no cooling or heating Heatpump air conditioning dometic heater cooling (Preview) 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	allinone	2	2624	03:02 PM Aug 14, 2013 by Big Gorilla
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