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Burgo1 · Burgo1

Has any one removed shelf?

Gundog · Gundog

Sometine ago somebody suggested an inverter that will automatically switch over when the power drops out. Can someone help out.

Bazz61 · Bazz61

As above ... Went to pack up and there is zero spring tension , was windy for a few days, eventually managed to wind in manually , , unit is 10 years old , any wise ideas on cause and a fix , thanx Bazz

Jarrah · Jarrah

Tried to light the oven , have gas and a piezo spark ??

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Apprecaite comments, a mate has one, with no issues, the only thing I am wary of is the towball lock visibility, to me its a simple clip, compared to a raised handle and visible pin in the unlocked position with the Alko, ie possible to drive off with to towball coupling not seated properly. Have seen a di...

Jarrah · Jarrah

I bought a 12 volt cigarette socket lead (plugs into the Starlink dish) off the eeeeBy mob . So it will power your Starlink Mini if you get two 12 volt batteries hooked up to make 24 volts .

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi, has anyone used the gme window mount antenna. Looks like a demister. Just wondering how effective the reception is. Dont use the uhf much, just a bit of beach convoy or passing trucks. https://www.gme.net.au/au/antennas/ae5004/

stoney123 · stoney123

My current power is 2 X 200 watt panels fixed to top and side of trailor. I am about to replace my two AGMs with 2 new ones. They were installed In 2019 so I am very happy with them. New ones will be same make.did originally have lithium but after 18 months nfg. Going AGMs as I can replace them myself, they will...

phum · phum

hello all our old fridge died and I would like advice on a replacement. what are the pros and cons of compressor v 3way it appears that whatever I get modifications are going to be needed Thanks Peter

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Camping in Northern WA around 90Km of Tar and 10Km of dirt track from the nearest town, the loose door handle on our Camec caravan door broke. I ordered 2via ebay/Post express and they duly arrived at the Post Office a week later.Luckly we were not in the van at the time. Then the problem how to use the doo...

Bim05 · Bim05

Hi all, Ive upgraded the charging systems to lithium (Victron MPPT/ACDC/DCDC) in my Snowy River SR19. Ive completed testing post install and the only thing that has me stumped is the input to the new Victron DCDC charger.The current ACDC charger is the BMPRO 30-35, but with the upgrades Ive done, i...

Burt65 · Burt65

This question is actually for Whenarewethere. While going through the forum, I stumble across a picture of heatsinks, of which I would love to know a bit more about it.. They seems to be home made, but I would love to hear how the project got together... Brand of heat sink, technique use for the bendi...

Chucker · Chucker

Hi. The water pressure in my Shower Head is strong but the pressure in the sink is very weak. Its a Motorhome. What is the problem I need to address please. Can I self inspect and fix. Any hints greatly appreciated. Regards Rod

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...

ozigoo · ozigoo

Hi all, looking at replacing our electric water heater with a gas one. 2 people, outdoor shower...Have looked at alot of forum posts and seems a 14lt would do us fine but seems the Trauma has in the past had issues with the flame going out..Suburban seems more reliable but only comes in 22lt I think? Has t...

Kazngaz · Kazngaz

Hi All, posted this a little while ago and its disappeared. Can anyone help with water tank caps. I get the function. When removed they spin when locked and are solid when unlocked. I fit them in the unlocked position by pushing them in and turning until they click, then I lock them and they spin clockwis...

Delliotts · Delliotts

Hi All, I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we hav...

Hawke · Hawke

Does anyone have any experience or opinion as to which stabiliser is best, electric or hydraulic for a motorhome?

Hawke · Hawke

Does anyone have an idea of which is the best levelling system, electrical or hydraulic?

Hawke · Hawke

The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?

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	Essential caravan shelf removal over bed (Preview) Has any one removed shelf?	Burgo1	0	919	03:31 PM Sep 2, 2025 by Burgo1
	Auto switching Inverter (Preview) Sometine ago somebody suggested an inverter that will automatically switch over when the power drops out. Can someone help out.	Gundog	8	1301	10:50 PM Sep 5, 2025 by Bookleaf
	Domestic awning retraction not working ... (Preview) As above ... Went to pack up and there is zero spring tension , was windy for a few days, eventually managed to wind in manually , , unit is 10 years old , any wise ideas on cause and a fix , thanx Bazz	Bazz61	1	1096	05:24 PM Aug 26, 2025 by Joda
	Can’t light Swift 500 series oven (Preview) Tried to light the oven , have gas and a piezo spark ??	Jarrah	9	1842	10:48 AM Sep 5, 2025 by Jarrah
	Standard Alko Van 3.5t Coupling to Ark 3.5t with Brake coupling (Preview) Apprecaite comments, a mate has one, with no issues, the only thing I am wary of is the towball lock visibility, to me its a simple clip, compared to a raised handle and visible pin in the unlocked position with the Alko, ie possible to drive off with to towball coupling not seated properly. Have seen a di...	PeterInSa	0	1004	04:59 PM Aug 15, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Powering Starlink Mini off grid (Preview) I bought a 12 volt cigarette socket lead (plugs into the Starlink dish) off the eeeeBy mob . So it will power your Starlink Mini if you get two 12 volt batteries hooked up to make 24 volts .	Jarrah	3	1000	06:08 PM Aug 13, 2025 by Jarrah
	GME Window Antenna (Preview) Hi, has anyone used the gme window mount antenna. Looks like a demister. Just wondering how effective the reception is. Dont use the uhf much, just a bit of beach convoy or passing trucks. https://www.gme.net.au/au/antennas/ae5004/	JOSHG	4	1215	01:21 PM Aug 4, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Solar blanket (Preview) My current power is 2 X 200 watt panels fixed to top and side of trailor. I am about to replace my two AGMs with 2 new ones. They were installed In 2019 so I am very happy with them. New ones will be same make.did originally have lithium but after 18 months nfg. Going AGMs as I can replace them myself, they will...	stoney123	3	1160	08:06 PM Aug 1, 2025 by TimTim
	replacement fridge (Preview) hello all our old fridge died and I would like advice on a replacement. what are the pros and cons of compressor v 3way it appears that whatever I get modifications are going to be needed Thanks Peter	phum	13	1504	09:27 AM Aug 13, 2025 by tempestv8
	Door Handle Problem (Preview) Camping in Northern WA around 90Km of Tar and 10Km of dirt track from the nearest town, the loose door handle on our Camec caravan door broke. I ordered 2via ebay/Post express and they duly arrived at the Post Office a week later.Luckly we were not in the van at the time. Then the problem how to use the doo...	PeterInSa	5	1098	11:27 AM Jul 23, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	BMPRO 30-35 ACDC Charger question (Preview) Hi all, Ive upgraded the charging systems to lithium (Victron MPPT/ACDC/DCDC) in my Snowy River SR19. Ive completed testing post install and the only thing that has me stumped is the input to the new Victron DCDC charger.The current ACDC charger is the BMPRO 30-35, but with the upgrades Ive done, i...	Bim05	1	620	12:15 AM Jul 18, 2025 by TimTim
	Heatsinks Question (Preview) This question is actually for Whenarewethere. While going through the forum, I stumble across a picture of heatsinks, of which I would love to know a bit more about it.. They seems to be home made, but I would love to hear how the project got together... Brand of heat sink, technique use for the bendi...	Burt65	7	888	04:25 PM Jul 18, 2025 by Burt65
	Water pressure problem (Preview) Hi. The water pressure in my Shower Head is strong but the pressure in the sink is very weak. Its a Motorhome. What is the problem I need to address please. Can I self inspect and fix. Any hints greatly appreciated. Regards Rod	Chucker	6	864	09:16 PM Jul 15, 2025 by TimTim
	Disc brake pads - safe minimal thickness (Preview) Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...	Warren-Pat_01	9	1905	11:03 PM Aug 29, 2025 by erad
	Buying advice gas hot water heater (Preview) Hi all, looking at replacing our electric water heater with a gas one. 2 people, outdoor shower...Have looked at alot of forum posts and seems a 14lt would do us fine but seems the Trauma has in the past had issues with the flame going out..Suburban seems more reliable but only comes in 22lt I think? Has t...	ozigoo	6	1025	07:58 PM Jul 21, 2025 by Bas + Eve
	Water tank caps (Preview) Hi All, posted this a little while ago and its disappeared. Can anyone help with water tank caps. I get the function. When removed they spin when locked and are solid when unlocked. I fit them in the unlocked position by pushing them in and turning until they click, then I lock them and they spin clockwis...	Kazngaz	0	481	06:12 PM Jul 9, 2025 by Kazngaz
	Lifting of caravan (Preview) Hi All, I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we hav...	Delliotts	8	1167	05:30 PM Jul 14, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Redfoot Stabilisers/Levelers (Preview) Does anyone have any experience or opinion as to which stabiliser is best, electric or hydraulic for a motorhome?	Hawke	1	888	03:42 PM Jul 9, 2025 by Burt65
	Levelers/Stabilisers for an Avida Motorhomne (Preview) Does anyone have an idea of which is the best levelling system, electrical or hydraulic?	Hawke	1	640	08:51 AM Jul 10, 2025 by Burt65
	Fiat Ducato 2.3L Turbo (Preview) The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?	Hawke	2	886	02:00 PM Jun 23, 2025 by Tony Bev
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