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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rescue Tape
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Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????
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Help Please
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Hi all, some months ago there was a thread for a Gas heater system [ducted type] can anyone help with the address or a simular pls . Regards miroku12g
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Gas fridge lighter not working
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The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...
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Electrolux fridge
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Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM
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Motorhome Comparison
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Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...
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