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aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I am looking for help from sombody else who has had the freezer door on a dometicr 150 litre fridge repaired, we currently have the freezer door wedged shut as it seems like the spring that normally holds it shut has let go can this be easily be fixed or is it a job for an expert.

Seano · Seano

hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Hi all, I was thinking of getting a gas heater for the caravan. Can anyone give me the pros and cons please and one that might be considered safest. I do have doubts about having a gas anything going in confined spaces but it would be just to take the chill off when I wake up on for a bit in the evening. Certai...

chaslib · chaslib

Retirement looming and issue of tow vehicle now important. Looking at Quest Spirit 1 campervans. Would be interested in views from members re suitable vehicle ..... Would like to know if anyone nas thoughts on the new Great Wall? Mixed opinions by the responses from online forums ..... All thought...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi Guys, Just a question about exhaust system for my Navara 2.5 TD. I have had a DC chip fitted, this has made a difference to KW, Tourque, & some extent fuel saving, would fitting a 3" system make a further difference? should it be fitted with a Snorkel ? your comments would be appreciated Che...

barina · barina

Does anyone know anything about this Iphone and Android app, does it work and is it any good?? -- Edited by barina on Friday 4th of May 2012 07:24:11 PM

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

anyone using one of these to catch and remove water from the awning end??

Pam · Pam

Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using? I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?

dibmau · dibmau

Is there anyone that knows of a good mail forwarding agency and the cost, per month, as we are about to go round Aus, and relying on our children is to much of a headache, Regards Dibmaus

bill12 · bill12

I have just built a trailer for my slide on as its a pain to load on the ute.75x50 rhs, and 50x50 crossmembers, fully welded.Override brakes on 13 inch holden wheels.I,m going to fit another water tank, and the sides and going to be alum checker plate with lockable doors.A big tool box is going on the fron...

mottleemob · mottleemob

I cant fill the tanks on my sterling in under 30 minutes per tank. It doesnt matter how slow i run the hose the water just pours out of the filler neck. I disconnected the breathers from the back of the filler panel thinking the one way valves may have been stuck that made no difference. I know the tanks are e...

Going gone · Going gone

Help, can anyone help with our air-con please. We are in Karratha,which is very hot, and the conditioner isn't working, we don't know if we can get it fixed here, we are using a table fan which is a help. What we want to know, can we use a 12volt fan plugged into our 12volt TV socket, while we are offroad ca...

musketeer · musketeer

hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks

Going gone · Going gone

Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one tell me please how to transfer my list of "Favourites" to a Flash-Drive ? Cancel that. Took my own advice and Googled it. For any-one else who needs the info., here it is. Loading... , |Sign Out|Sign In|United States|All Microsoft SitesSkip to content paneSearch this we...

mr ed · mr ed

Does anybody know the maximum ball weight for a 2006 ML320CDI. The vehicle is rated at 3500kgs braked but I dont know the ball weight. I have put a deposit on a private sale for a ML320 and would be towing a 20"9" van that tares at 2160 kg Cheers Mr ed

briche · briche

We will be on the road most of next with a reasonable period of time in Qld. One of the issues that I have seen posted is the ability for absorption type fridges to work efficently in the tropics. I guess it boils down to the fridges ability to move the heat from the rear of the fridge beit heat generated by th...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Aldi have this on sale for 79.99 on Sat 11th Feb. It has USB socket, 2 x 12 volt outlets, Integrated work emergency lights, built in 145psi compressor as well as air hose and assorted valves included.. With a 2 year warranty. I know some of you have been wondering about them and may want to get one at a Good p...

dingo · dingo

thinking about getting a gas detector for my van but i need to know what you guy's use thanks in advance dingo

Rooney · Rooney

This may have been discussed previously, but as I am a newbie, I've missed it. I have a van that came with a fire extinguisher and I am not sure how to tell if it is good or not. I wonder if I should just buy a new one to be sure. Still finding my way round the site so if I put things in the wrong place plea...

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	busted Dometic freezer door (Preview) I am looking for help from sombody else who has had the freezer door on a dometicr 150 litre fridge repaired, we currently have the freezer door wedged shut as it seems like the spring that normally holds it shut has let go can this be easily be fixed or is it a job for an expert.	aussietraveller	5	4244	02:15 PM May 27, 2012 by aussietraveller
	electri brake system (Preview) hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012	Seano	7	1436	12:24 AM May 27, 2012 by jimricho
	Gas heater information please (Preview) Hi all, I was thinking of getting a gas heater for the caravan. Can anyone give me the pros and cons please and one that might be considered safest. I do have doubts about having a gas anything going in confined spaces but it would be just to take the chill off when I wake up on for a bit in the evening. Certai...	Evie n Rhys	18	19168	02:44 PM May 22, 2012 by Evie n Rhys
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Retirement looming and issue of tow vehicle now important. Looking at Quest Spirit 1 campervans. Would be interested in views from members re suitable vehicle ..... Would like to know if anyone nas thoughts on the new Great Wall? Mixed opinions by the responses from online forums ..... All thought...	chaslib	7	2251	01:42 AM May 20, 2012 by chaslib
	Exhaust System (Preview) Hi Guys, Just a question about exhaust system for my Navara 2.5 TD. I have had a DC chip fitted, this has made a difference to KW, Tourque, & some extent fuel saving, would fitting a 3" system make a further difference? should it be fitted with a Snorkel ? your comments would be appreciated Che...	miroku12g	10	2092	02:35 AM May 16, 2012 by dogbox
	Viber (Preview) Does anyone know anything about this Iphone and Android app, does it work and is it any good?? -- Edited by barina on Friday 4th of May 2012 07:24:11 PM	barina	3	1765	03:51 PM May 12, 2012 by dorian
	Awning rain catcher (Preview) anyone using one of these to catch and remove water from the awning end??	villatranquilla	12	3281	04:10 AM May 12, 2012 by Mccanic
	Gas bottles and regulators (Preview) Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using? I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?	Pam	9	6791	02:05 AM May 12, 2012 by jimricho
	Post mailing Agencies (Preview) Is there anyone that knows of a good mail forwarding agency and the cost, per month, as we are about to go round Aus, and relying on our children is to much of a headache, Regards Dibmaus	dibmau	4	1278	05:48 PM May 2, 2012 by dibmau
	New trailer for slide on (Preview) I have just built a trailer for my slide on as its a pain to load on the ute.75x50 rhs, and 50x50 crossmembers, fully welded.Override brakes on 13 inch holden wheels.I,m going to fit another water tank, and the sides and going to be alum checker plate with lockable doors.A big tool box is going on the fron...	bill12	13	1608	12:55 PM May 2, 2012 by bill12
	Filling Water Tanks? (Preview) I cant fill the tanks on my sterling in under 30 minutes per tank. It doesnt matter how slow i run the hose the water just pours out of the filler neck. I disconnected the breathers from the back of the filler panel thinking the one way valves may have been stuck that made no difference. I know the tanks are e...	mottleemob	15	11115	12:22 AM May 2, 2012 by Birdy1710
	Air-con (Preview) Help, can anyone help with our air-con please. We are in Karratha,which is very hot, and the conditioner isn't working, we don't know if we can get it fixed here, we are using a table fan which is a help. What we want to know, can we use a 12volt fan plugged into our 12volt TV socket, while we are offroad ca...	Going gone	3	1463	07:19 AM Apr 30, 2012 by Going gone
	protection for roof (Preview) hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks	musketeer	2	1364	09:00 PM Apr 28, 2012 by musketeer
	Hot water heater (Preview) Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.	Going gone	4	1135	06:31 AM Apr 27, 2012 by Going gone
	Flash-Drive. (Preview) Can any-one tell me please how to transfer my list of "Favourites" to a Flash-Drive ? Cancel that. Took my own advice and Googled it. For any-one else who needs the info., here it is. Loading... , \|Sign Out\|Sign In\|United States\|All Microsoft SitesSkip to content paneSearch this we...	Sheba	12	2977	03:56 PM Apr 26, 2012 by PeterD
	Mercedes towing capacities (Preview) Does anybody know the maximum ball weight for a 2006 ML320CDI. The vehicle is rated at 3500kgs braked but I dont know the ball weight. I have put a deposit on a private sale for a ML320 and would be towing a 20"9" van that tares at 2160 kg Cheers Mr ed	mr ed	9	8163	08:08 PM Apr 25, 2012 by mr ed
	Frige cooling fan (Preview) We will be on the road most of next with a reasonable period of time in Qld. One of the issues that I have seen posted is the ability for absorption type fridges to work efficently in the tropics. I guess it boils down to the fridges ability to move the heat from the rear of the fridge beit heat generated by th...	briche	8	1553	10:40 PM Apr 24, 2012 by briche
	Jump Start with Compressor (Preview) Aldi have this on sale for 79.99 on Sat 11th Feb. It has USB socket, 2 x 12 volt outlets, Integrated work emergency lights, built in 145psi compressor as well as air hose and assorted valves included.. With a 2 year warranty. I know some of you have been wondering about them and may want to get one at a Good p...	Happywanderer	11	4129	01:01 AM Apr 23, 2012 by jimricho
	gas detector (Preview) thinking about getting a gas detector for my van but i need to know what you guy's use thanks in advance dingo	dingo	6	2163	08:54 AM Apr 19, 2012 by BobnBev
	Fire extinguishers (Preview) This may have been discussed previously, but as I am a newbie, I've missed it. I have a van that came with a fire extinguisher and I am not sure how to tell if it is good or not. I wonder if I should just buy a new one to be sure. Still finding my way round the site so if I put things in the wrong place plea...	Rooney	6	1130	03:34 AM Apr 19, 2012 by Happywanderer
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