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tedric · tedric

Hi i have a toyota coaster HZB50 4.2 1HZ motor year 2000 ,put a turbo on and keeps getting hot under load cant fit intercooler so have decided to remove turbo and i want to fit a set of extractors but cant seem to find any to fit ,i am in sa does anyone know if a set of landcruiser extractors would fit thank you...

Craig1 · Craig1

According to Isuzu, the MU-X LS-T 4×4 we tested has a kerb weight of 2,175-kg and a GVM of 2,800-kg giving a load capacity of 625-kg. You could expect a 3.5-tonne van to exert a tow ball load of 350-kg leaving just 275-kg remaining cargo capacity. If you have two adults in the car weighing 90-kg each (180-...

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

Hi all this article in West Australian newspaper yesterday. I got a bit worried about our diesel heater and carbon monoxide poisoning a while back. I installed a monitor which you can buy at the big green shed. -- Edited by Cisco kid on Monday 1st of November 2021 10:12:10 AM

Essy2021 · Essy2021

Hi all you other Avida MH owners. I have a small problem that you may have a solution for. The time displayed on the house control panel is incorrect. Is there any way I can reset the time to local current time? Have tried all manuals and no info. Be grateful if anyone could help please.

FlyAway · FlyAway

Showing my complete ignorance here BUT when connecting to the water supply in a park, I presume I just fill my tank and use it? OR is there a switch that allows flow to bypass the tank? Building this at the moment. HELP please

scoota · scoota

i anyone out their that has the Same model Ute with the 5 spring rear set up. I cannot find any info on the standard height from centre of wheel to the wheel arch body. If anyone can provide these measurements that would of great help to me. Rear and front. Cheers Scoota

Johnnym · Johnnym

Any recommendations for a reliable TPMS for a caravan ?

gerard gue · gerard gue

Do it affect wheels balancing ?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

In August I bought a Victron 100/30 MPPT Bluetooth solar controller for $275 including delivery. Today I notice that same controller from the same (and others) supplier is priced at $383! A similar rip-off level price hike appears to have been applied to other (all?) Victron products too so I assume...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

If I add an alloy tray to my roof racks, put 2 Max tracks, 20lts of fuel (in two 10lt containers), tyre with no rim, plastic box with some coolant, oil and spare hoses ext in and a small alloy roll up table. How much extra fuel will my x-trail use and how differently will it handle? (I have recently done a 1day...

keiron · keiron

Hi. Iam considering the 2020 MU-x as my next Tug, and noticed that they come standard with 20" rims, and presumably lower profile tyres. I am hoping that members may have the newer models, and might comment on this aspect of the vehicle. Finally I note that there is some sort of steering ? assist which mu...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I am thinking of getting 3k inverter, for when we are free camping just to be able to fall back on using 240v appliances for convenience, (not planning on using all the time) i have gas bbq, fridge and stove. I have added extra solar Panel and a portable panel to keep batteries topup. Any comments on this i...

Bulldog3824 · Bulldog3824

Hi, our slide-on camper is about 7 years old and not sure if our battery is on the way out or not. When we are away we generally have the van plugged into 240v and when we are at home I usually plug the van into 240v to charge the battery when it's not in use, it usually shows about 13v. Recently the volt meter is...

ottg · ottg

Can someone give me the various options available & associated costs, for Internet access while travelling around Australia Will be great if each option also shows the benefits? Where can I get installers in Joondalup that can assist with that? Regards Gerrard

Dougwe · Dougwe

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

The spiggot type water tap over the sink in my van was reduced to a dribble.the fix is replace the under sink water filter folks Now I can fill the kettle in under a minute

ottg · ottg

I have a Jayco Freedom 15 feet a) Looking at the schematic diagram (11/9/2002) shows that the current setup can accommodate solar panels, optional charging from the car and optional battery b) I have a dual battery system in the 4x4 for the cooler box etc. While driving and using the dual battery syste...

Jason F · Jason F

Hi, I'm looking for some feedback of pros and cons before I buy one. These are both the same price. For me, the Ziggy has an advantage of the lid being able to fold under for ease of storage. I would have to store the Weber with the lid removed (not a serious problem). They both look similar in construction a...

Mazza Bee · Mazza Bee

Hi all ... We are beginning our bus conversion - just at the design phase. Since I run my wee business online anyway, the plan is to work on the road. Well, when stationary. Was thinking of replacing the passenger seat with a comfy swivel chair that can slide in and out and putting my office in that spac...

johns · johns

I have a 120ah battery how long would it keep my dometic fridge /freezer frozen

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	Heaters and carbon monoxide monitoring (Preview) Hi all this article in West Australian newspaper yesterday. I got a bit worried about our diesel heater and carbon monoxide poisoning a while back. I installed a monitor which you can buy at the big green shed. -- Edited by Cisco kid on Monday 1st of November 2021 10:12:10 AM	Cisco kid	15	2397	08:08 PM Nov 4, 2021 by oldbloke
	Avida Motorhomes (Preview) Hi all you other Avida MH owners. I have a small problem that you may have a solution for. The time displayed on the house control panel is incorrect. Is there any way I can reset the time to local current time? Have tried all manuals and no info. Be grateful if anyone could help please.	Essy2021	7	2925	05:11 PM Nov 4, 2021 by valantine80
	Van water connection in caravan park (Preview) Showing my complete ignorance here BUT when connecting to the water supply in a park, I presume I just fill my tank and use it? OR is there a switch that allows flow to bypass the tank? Building this at the moment. HELP please	FlyAway	16	6750	03:43 PM Nov 4, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dmax 2018 dual cab (Preview) i anyone out their that has the Same model Ute with the 5 spring rear set up. I cannot find any info on the standard height from centre of wheel to the wheel arch body. If anyone can provide these measurements that would of great help to me. Rear and front. Cheers Scoota	scoota	0	857	09:46 PM Nov 3, 2021 by scoota
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	Victron - massive price hike! (Preview) In August I bought a Victron 100/30 MPPT Bluetooth solar controller for $275 including delivery. Today I notice that same controller from the same (and others) supplier is priced at $383! A similar rip-off level price hike appears to have been applied to other (all?) Victron products too so I assume...	Mike Harding	13	1696	09:52 PM Nov 1, 2021 by peatop
	Roof racks and fuel consumption (Preview) If I add an alloy tray to my roof racks, put 2 Max tracks, 20lts of fuel (in two 10lt containers), tyre with no rim, plastic box with some coolant, oil and spare hoses ext in and a small alloy roll up table. How much extra fuel will my x-trail use and how differently will it handle? (I have recently done a 1day...	Wannabe nomad	20	1578	01:08 PM Nov 1, 2021 by Possum3
	isuzu mu-x wheel / tyre size (Preview) Hi. Iam considering the 2020 MU-x as my next Tug, and noticed that they come standard with 20" rims, and presumably lower profile tyres. I am hoping that members may have the newer models, and might comment on this aspect of the vehicle. Finally I note that there is some sort of steering ? assist which mu...	keiron	4	3745	11:15 PM Oct 30, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
	3000w pure sine wave inverter ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am thinking of getting 3k inverter, for when we are free camping just to be able to fall back on using 240v appliances for convenience, (not planning on using all the time) i have gas bbq, fridge and stove. I have added extra solar Panel and a portable panel to keep batteries topup. Any comments on this i...	jeepnudger	51	7578	10:04 AM Oct 30, 2021 by kesa32
	deep cell battery issues (Preview) Hi, our slide-on camper is about 7 years old and not sure if our battery is on the way out or not. When we are away we generally have the van plugged into 240v and when we are at home I usually plug the van into 240v to charge the battery when it's not in use, it usually shows about 13v. Recently the volt meter is...	Bulldog3824	14	1550	09:14 PM Oct 29, 2021 by VK2FJW
	off the grid - Internet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can someone give me the various options available & associated costs, for Internet access while travelling around Australia Will be great if each option also shows the benefits? Where can I get installers in Joondalup that can assist with that? Regards Gerrard	ottg	38	7955	08:27 PM Oct 29, 2021 by VK2FJW
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	Tap flow poor how to fix? (Preview) The spiggot type water tap over the sink in my van was reduced to a dribble.the fix is replace the under sink water filter folks Now I can fill the kettle in under a minute	Cisco kid	2	798	07:56 PM Oct 27, 2021 by bomurra
	off the grid - power ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a Jayco Freedom 15 feet a) Looking at the schematic diagram (11/9/2002) shows that the current setup can accommodate solar panels, optional charging from the car and optional battery b) I have a dual battery system in the 4x4 for the cooler box etc. While driving and using the dual battery syste...	ottg	32	2511	12:53 PM Oct 27, 2021 by ottg
	Portable BBQ Ziggy By Ziegler & Brown Portable Grill LPG Classic vs Weber® Baby Q Premium (Q1200) Gas Barbecue (Preview) Hi, I'm looking for some feedback of pros and cons before I buy one. These are both the same price. For me, the Ziggy has an advantage of the lid being able to fold under for ease of storage. I would have to store the Weber with the lid removed (not a serious problem). They both look similar in construction a...	Jason F	19	10900	08:46 PM Oct 26, 2021 by StewG
	Office in a Coaster bus (Preview) Hi all ... We are beginning our bus conversion - just at the design phase. Since I run my wee business online anyway, the plan is to work on the road. Well, when stationary. Was thinking of replacing the passenger seat with a comfy swivel chair that can slide in and out and putting my office in that spac...	Mazza Bee	4	921	02:39 PM Oct 22, 2021 by Mazza Bee
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