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Caravan size suggestions,recommendations ?
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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...
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Regulations - State to State??
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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...
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Mark
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How's this for a dumb idea?
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I read about gas heaters on the forum recently - bottled gas with a radiator type thing and reflector on top. They're designed for outdoor use because, I imagine, a bottle of gas is not a good idea to be used indoors. But having a bottle outside and a gas stove inside is okay. Right? So what if the radiator/...
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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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air conditioning and heating?
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can a motor home heater/conditioner be run from solar power ? or are they more suited for generators? ie in a motor home situation
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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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Plug Connections (Tug to Trailer)
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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
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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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A better FM radio antenna ?
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Range rover '02
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Im looking at an 02 myo3 hard Range Rover. Don't like the look of these howhowever I seem to be able to get more bang for my Buck ($25k) than with the land cruiser,which is my preference...but I'm finding it difficult to get a TD for that price. I'd love to hear thoughts on the above car as a tow vehicle. keep...
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