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Solar blanket
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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...
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stoney123
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raising ride height Coromal independant suspension
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Hi all, Just had a win raising my silhouette camper & want to tell the world. Anyone interested how we did it simply without buggering up the wheel geometry, ask & you shall receive. Foz
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Foz
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Door Handle Problem
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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...
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PeterInSa
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Buying advice gas hot water heater
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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...
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ozigoo
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Replacing Front Widow on a Jayco Stirling
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Any thoughts on replacing the wind out front window with a fixed window. I'm reluctant to attempt to do the job myself, but over the wet season during heavy rain Im not sure if the water was leaking in around the window frame or the wind out portion was not sealing properly. I'm leaning toward having a new...
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Gundog
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Heatsinks Question
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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...
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Burt65
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BMPRO 30-35 ACDC Charger question
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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...
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Bim05
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Water pressure problem
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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
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Chucker
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Lifting of caravan
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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...
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Delliotts
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Concertina Door
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Has anyone fitted a concertina door to a Jayco Silverline between kitchen and bedroom
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Montagu
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Rear view camera
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I am wanting to upgrade my rear view camera on the van as well as on the tow vehicle. What do you suggest?
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jjellfern
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Levelers/Stabilisers for an Avida Motorhomne
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Does anyone have an idea of which is the best levelling system, electrical or hydraulic?
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Hawke
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Water tank caps
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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...
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Kazngaz
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Redfoot Stabilisers/Levelers
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Does anyone have any experience or opinion as to which stabiliser is best, electric or hydraulic for a motorhome?
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Hawke
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Fiat Ducato 2.3L Turbo
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The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?
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Hawke
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Land cruiser DPF problems With 79 series workmates
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I have been offered a 2019 workmate tray back at a reasonable price considering the Land cruiser tax. It has 90,000 kml on the clock and has a full Toyota service history. It's an ex forestry vehicle already fitted with most of the goodies I would want, including bull bar, GVM upgrade, dual batteries, b...
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landy
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no hot water
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Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...
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wombat50
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Lithium battery charging
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HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...
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Extending the "A" Frame (Draw bar)
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Hi all, can anyone advise if its legal to extend the "A" frame of the van by 300-400mm.. If it was done by a professional workshop, would be legal in the sense for Insurance etc.. I would go back to the manufacturer but they are in Vic, I am in Qld.. Any feed back would help.. Its just that i find out "A" fra...
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Branchie
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Replacing old incandescent lights with new led lights.
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Hi all. Anyone out there that has replaced the old 150mm x 90mm exterior awning lights with the new Led type? I'm looking at a 3 colour light on ebay for around $60. Supposed to fit the same as old mounting holes. I'm not sure how bright they are either. Any ideas or input would be much appreciated thanks.
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