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Electric Brakes
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My mate decided to do a full service of his brakes. He decided to purchase complete backing plates including shoes and magnet. After fitting all 4 wheels he hooked up the Tug to test. Magnets worked but not a full grab. After an afternoon of trying every possibility, including measuring both the old a...
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Long range fuel tanks
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We are on the road permanently with no set destination contemplating about long-range fuel tank would like same feedback. Happy days.
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Juspokinlong
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Seat belts pre 1989
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Hi everyone.
I've done quite a bit of research but struggling to find a definite answer.
I have found there was new legilation regarding seat belts made in 1989 and vehicles made before this date had different rules but I can't find the actual rules. My question is are motorhomes required to have se...
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tuggersbmx
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Savvy Level or Spirit Level
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Just wondering if anyone has used the Savvy Level and if there are better or cheaper alternatives or should I just use a spirit level to level the van when unhitching the van.
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M80 D
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Dometic RM2350 fridge not getting cold
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Hi all; Just a quick one, we have a dometic 3 way fridge and are heading off free camping in a couple of days. the wife turned on the fridge yesterday and run the fridge on mains power. The fridge has been "running" for 24 hours now and the inside temp is around 20 degrees and nor cold by any stretch of your ima...
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valiant81
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Air bags
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my tug bt50 towing concept 630,has only 20k km I think it's a waste of money as yet for a full suspension upgrade, would air bags be any good.
Cheers juspokinlong
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Juspokinlong
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EGT temps
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What is a safe level of EGT temps for a FD33T or ED33T? Getting ready to install egt sensor and gauge to fine tune engine.
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tuggersbmx
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Safe boost level for fd33t
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Hi everyone. So I finally have my FD33T engine producing boost. I took it to cooma diesel and after a few days and they test drive it they said that it was underpowered and only getting 6 psi boost. He said to install a boost controller and try get it up to 10psi and then go from there.
Hooked one up and test d...
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tuggersbmx
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Clearview Next Gen Mirrors
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I know there are several threads on Clearview Mirrors, but they seem to be about the 1st Gen Mirrors. I think the concept of the mirrors is great and it seems the 1st Gen Mirrors didnt have any real problems, but, Ive seen several sites that have had quite a few people who are having problems with the Next G...
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Liamray
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SWIFT HWS gas issue.
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Hi All, My SWIFT HWS has just started playing up, will stay lit on gas. It lights, burns fo a second or two then shuts off. Does this three times then goes into standard error mode, like it does when you run out of gas. I have had the cover off, blown out the dust, had the control module out, blown out more dust...
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Chambo27
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Mould on Vans and Poptop Curtains
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This is not an advert., but I had a serious mould issue on my poptop curtain and front and rear of the van. Nothing over the last 6 years would remove it, and as I am selling it, I expected to take a hit in it's sale price over it. Then my wife bought a Selley's product Rapid Mould Killer. I spray it on, and le...
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tpms solar monitor
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has any one bought a solar tyre monitor from pressuremate.shop online your opinions? thanks
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terrola
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Time For New Battery?
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Hey all. I have a feeling that my 105ah deep cycle aux battery in back of ute linked to redarc BCDC 25amp charger may be "gone"! Multi meter read 12.5v before leaving this morning for a 1hr 15min drive to Adelaide. We only had the 180litre Thetford van fridge connected through heavy cabling and grey ande...
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oiddad
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Cheap Diesel Heater
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Any one got a Chinese Diesel heater , I need one to heat my workshop , I watched some Youtube videos and still not sure whether to buy one.
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Recoup
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Help please...
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Hi have this clamp meter that will read AC current but I don't know how to get it to read AC amps. Aussie Paul.
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Information - all things electrical
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Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM
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Mike Harding
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Dual SIM phones
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What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony
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tonyd
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Lead crystal batteries
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I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?
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Rear view camera
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Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.
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Itchum
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Avida Birdsville motorhome leaking
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Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?
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