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bill12 · bill12

I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one recommend a reliable brand of 12/240 Volt TV for Lilly ? Thanks Guys, cheers, Sheba.

petengail · petengail

Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...

Xtrail51 · Xtrail51

Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....

shadyandme · shadyandme

Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated

Tats · Tats

We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...

briche · briche

Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...

wootts · wootts

Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...

peter and rose · peter and rose

Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...

pawsoz · pawsoz

Anyone know what the towing capability is roughly speaking of a Hi Ace campervan? I see Hi Ace vans around with tow balls and I am just wondering...? Annie

briche · briche

Hi all, another question for you. We look as if we will be going down the above tug. What I would like to know is what is the recommended engine oil is and how often should it be changed [I've been told 5000 kms]. While we are at it what is the replacement kms for things as oil, fuel, air filters, etc. I gues...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

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Macka- · Macka-

Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...

briche · briche

Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

hi guys i want/need any info that you very wise people can give me on canvas bed flies for our dear old dove. have searched the web and all i can find are the baged variety. i was thinking more of the type on a sail track (think thats what its called) and must be canvas so that the canvas under it stays dry fo...

leaving soon · leaving soon

Hello All just need some info on electric brakes after towing the van for a little while the wheels and brakes on the van are quite hot , is this ok or should I have them checked. cliff

Cee · Cee

Hi All, Sorry to bother you all again but I need your advice (yet again!!!). I'm a bit confused re the jargon used and the difference between sway bars, torsion bars & wdh. I thought they were all the same thing but I'm not sure. What I do know is that they are used to reduce swaying when towing a van, do...

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	Which is better -campervan or slide on? (Preview) I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...	bill12	10	2458	01:56 PM Jan 11, 2011 by Allara
	240/12 volt TV. (Preview) Can any-one recommend a reliable brand of 12/240 Volt TV for Lilly ? Thanks Guys, cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	8	8800	07:21 AM Jan 10, 2011 by Allara
	Fan in the Van MKII (Preview) Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...	petengail	16	1600	10:50 AM Jan 8, 2011 by petengail
	Earth on caravan doors. (Preview) Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....	Xtrail51	9	3943	09:10 PM Jan 6, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Red engines (Preview) Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated	shadyandme	15	1823	11:33 AM Jan 6, 2011 by shadyandme
	Wheel Jacks (Preview) We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...	Tats	5	1828	12:59 PM Jan 2, 2011 by Tats
	Deep cycle batteries. (Preview) Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...	briche	13	2411	09:25 AM Dec 31, 2010 by briche
	motorhome alarm (Preview) Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks	goldcoaster	9	1655	07:37 PM Dec 29, 2010 by Yuglamron
	Anyone live near Cranbourne, Melbourne with mechanical knowledge? (Preview) I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...	Happywanderer	19	1791	09:59 PM Dec 27, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Strong 4664x Help needed (Preview) Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks	wootts	2	1198	06:40 PM Dec 20, 2010 by BobnBev
	queston about redarc sb112 dual battery soleniod (Preview) hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...	possumyvonne	29	7788	01:13 PM Dec 20, 2010 by possumyvonne
	battery monitor (Preview) Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...	peter and rose	8	7223	03:00 PM Dec 16, 2010 by ozjohn
	towing capability of a HiAce campervan (Preview) Anyone know what the towing capability is roughly speaking of a Hi Ace campervan? I see Hi Ace vans around with tow balls and I am just wondering...? Annie	pawsoz	13	10325	04:57 PM Dec 15, 2010 by Happywanderer
	correct oil for 4.2 ltr toyota 2005 landcruiser. (Preview) Hi all, another question for you. We look as if we will be going down the above tug. What I would like to know is what is the recommended engine oil is and how often should it be changed [I've been told 5000 kms]. While we are at it what is the replacement kms for things as oil, fuel, air filters, etc. I gues...	briche	5	3036	08:30 AM Dec 15, 2010 by briche
	wind generator, thoughts please (Preview) http://www.wholesalesolar.com/products.folder/wind-folder/airx12.html	possumyvonne	13	2043	06:47 PM Dec 12, 2010 by BobnBev
	Mazda BT50 Towing/Suspension question (Preview) Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...	Macka-	9	8226	11:55 AM Dec 6, 2010 by Allara
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...	briche	28	3799	08:12 PM Dec 4, 2010 by bill12
	canvas bed flies for jayco dove (Preview) hi guys i want/need any info that you very wise people can give me on canvas bed flies for our dear old dove. have searched the web and all i can find are the baged variety. i was thinking more of the type on a sail track (think thats what its called) and must be canvas so that the canvas under it stays dry fo...	lyn-n-ken	2	4059	06:25 PM Nov 29, 2010 by Ron and Shirley
	electric brakes (Preview) Hello All just need some info on electric brakes after towing the van for a little while the wheels and brakes on the van are quite hot , is this ok or should I have them checked. cliff	leaving soon	3	2034	10:08 AM Nov 28, 2010 by justcruisin01
	Confusion reins (Preview) Hi All, Sorry to bother you all again but I need your advice (yet again!!!). I'm a bit confused re the jargon used and the difference between sway bars, torsion bars & wdh. I thought they were all the same thing but I'm not sure. What I do know is that they are used to reduce swaying when towing a van, do...	Cee	11	2376	05:56 PM Nov 26, 2010 by jimricho
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