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iana · iana

Its been a while since I posted on here, but am after info. By reports I am reading one should get the EGR valve on the 3.2 Ford Ranger/BT50 serviced or replaced at or after 100,000 km. Same also goes for the EGR cooler, but with my BT50 2014 model, I'm dammed if I can find the cooler. Do they all have a cooler?...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hello every one; We have a dometic 3 way fridge ( RM2350 ) that is now around 12 years old, It worked as well as a 3 way fridge could, but now and after a couple of months ( last used at Christmas time ) has desided to not cool the fridge or the freezer. I have tryed 240 volts and gas and it is the same on eather ga...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Just wondering if there is a way to charge firstly, from. 25amp DCDC Charger, a 100amp lithium, when thats a 100% charged, go to a 50amp lithium. Maybe via a VSR I currently have the 50 amp slim lithium, but will be replacing it with the 100amp slim lithium, but wouldnt mind keeping to 50 as a back up and ju...

Smith · Smith

Does anyone know how to remove the front boot lid (golden eagle pop top) ? I have removed the gas struts for replacement but cannot work out how to slide the lid off. I need to replace the shrunken plastic on the door front. I have tried YouTube but only frustration resulted. Can anyone help? Smith

67HR · 67HR

I have an older CF 35 with the Ver A digital controller. It has the turbo button, these are no longer available. My issue is the digital display has stopped reading out so i'm unable to get an accurate temp setting. I was wondering if anyone has installed an after market controller and wired it in so it can...

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

I have a caravan that has been leaking in the past and now hopefully all the leaks have been rectified. However there are several spot on the floor that are quite spongy. I have seen on utube where they drill holes every 100mm and inject an epoxy into it and let it set. My question is, is this type of fix su...

BertieJ · BertieJ

System was working previous day well. Now not working. Has power indicators on but not showing working indicators. On mains power and everything else working. Any ideas welcome.

laurieoz · laurieoz

Hi Does anyone know if a Winnebago Birdsvile 2008 has a VSR and where is it ? I can not find it and the house battery does not appear to be charging when the engine is running (it is not in the starter battery area) Laurie

Joda · Joda

The 12v water pump in my van is very noisy when operated, any tips on how to mount it better to quieten it down? it's mounted on the floor under a bed, groans & moans like me getting out of bed.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, Way back in 2017 I asked about the 'Fuel Manager 'system as a pre-filter. There was a big discussion about pre-filters and after much thought and research I decided to get on fitted. The mechanic I chose at the time in Townsville where I was and came recommended. He was a mobile mechanic an...

Gundog · Gundog

We have an issue with the cover when fully open it allows too much heat/light in, my partner prefers the opening to about a third op which needs something to restrict the amount the cover opens (currently use an occy strap), So what's the solution ?, a different length gas strut if so how do decide the lo...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Over the last few days I noticed water in the driver's side foot well of my Isuzu DMax after a moderate shower of rain. I thought I must have left the door slightly open or the window not fully up but when it happened again a few days later I feared the worst. I took the patient into a glass and windscreen repa...

67HR · 67HR

https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t71042510/gentrax-12v-100ah-lfp-look-alike/?page=1#comment-71122144

Happytravels1 · Happytravels1

Hi all, does anyone have a manual for this product? I am missing a manual and Finch RV are absent presently. This is a common stereo in the RV space. And could someone please advise how to connect BT on this device in the interim? Many thanks.

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

I am considering using liquid rubber to seal the joints on the roof of my caravan but conflicting utube videos and other posts that say that the products that they use are the best and to stay away from this type of product or that type of product that I am totally confused as to which product to use. Has any...

Happytravels1 · Happytravels1

Hi all, new to the group however am very grateful for any help and advice. My 4 yo caravan has begun developing what looks like 'rust' to the cladding and appears as sporadic bubbling along the area joining the cladding to checker plate. Has only just started. The condition of my van is very good and th...

Steadyfromoz · Steadyfromoz

Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesnt work???? Caravan camera is a Safety Dave cam that came with the caravan that was bought new in 2021. Recently I changed my car camera system (4k 1080P cams) and now my caravan camera doesnt work or perhaps not compatible. Im not sure what typ...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

I have a Safety Dave camera on the rear of my Windsor pop top, and a clip on screen (over my mirror). I run a Suzy coil from the van to the rear of the Jeep and the. Connected to the screen. it has worked perfect for a year or so, and now it wont work, it cant find the signal, only change happened is a new windscree...

cookie1234 · cookie1234

My furrion underbunk wont keep up when cooling on a 30 deg day outside it still gets to 27 in the van. Its only 16 ft poptop so not big the air is cold coming out of the vents is it a waste of money

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I have a Dometic Saneo toilet that decides to flush when showering (combined toilet/shower ensuite) It usually starts after about a minute or two of the shower running. It even started once between showers, Has anyone seen this issue, or have any ideas as to the cause? Thank you Greg

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	EGR valve and Cooler for Ford Ranger or BT50 3.2 motor (Preview) Its been a while since I posted on here, but am after info. By reports I am reading one should get the EGR valve on the 3.2 Ford Ranger/BT50 serviced or replaced at or after 100,000 km. Same also goes for the EGR cooler, but with my BT50 2014 model, I'm dammed if I can find the cooler. Do they all have a cooler?...	iana	14	1594	08:47 AM Mar 27, 2025 by erad
	Another Dometic 3 way fridge problem (Preview) Hello every one; We have a dometic 3 way fridge ( RM2350 ) that is now around 12 years old, It worked as well as a 3 way fridge could, but now and after a couple of months ( last used at Christmas time ) has desided to not cool the fridge or the freezer. I have tryed 240 volts and gas and it is the same on eather ga...	valiant81	5	1095	11:38 AM Mar 2, 2025 by Radar
	Charge two lithium batteries from one dcdc charger (Preview) Just wondering if there is a way to charge firstly, from. 25amp DCDC Charger, a 100amp lithium, when thats a 100% charged, go to a 50amp lithium. Maybe via a VSR I currently have the 50 amp slim lithium, but will be replacing it with the 100amp slim lithium, but wouldnt mind keeping to 50 as a back up and ju...	Brianvicki	11	1201	10:28 AM Mar 6, 2025 by TimTim
	Caravan boot lid removal (Preview) Does anyone know how to remove the front boot lid (golden eagle pop top) ? I have removed the gas struts for replacement but cannot work out how to slide the lid off. I need to replace the shrunken plastic on the door front. I have tried YouTube but only frustration resulted. Can anyone help? Smith	Smith	4	1145	04:33 PM Mar 15, 2025 by Smith
	Waeco CF35 After Market controller (Preview) I have an older CF 35 with the Ver A digital controller. It has the turbo button, these are no longer available. My issue is the digital display has stopped reading out so i'm unable to get an accurate temp setting. I was wondering if anyone has installed an after market controller and wired it in so it can...	67HR	0	797	09:01 AM Feb 18, 2025 by 67HR
	Spongy floor in caravan (Preview) I have a caravan that has been leaking in the past and now hopefully all the leaks have been rectified. However there are several spot on the floor that are quite spongy. I have seen on utube where they drill holes every 100mm and inject an epoxy into it and let it set. My question is, is this type of fix su...	Black-Pete	3	1009	09:44 AM Feb 13, 2025 by Possum3
	Lotus Freelander Hot Water System stopped working. Electric water heater failure (Preview) System was working previous day well. Now not working. Has power indicators on but not showing working indicators. On mains power and everything else working. Any ideas welcome.	BertieJ	2	1018	09:55 AM Feb 14, 2025 by DMaxer
	VSR (Preview) Hi Does anyone know if a Winnebago Birdsvile 2008 has a VSR and where is it ? I can not find it and the house battery does not appear to be charging when the engine is running (it is not in the starter battery area) Laurie	laurieoz	8	1418	04:41 AM Jan 29, 2025 by Rodsvan
	Water pump. (Preview) The 12v water pump in my van is very noisy when operated, any tips on how to mount it better to quieten it down? it's mounted on the floor under a bed, groans & moans like me getting out of bed.	Joda	18	2209	10:02 PM Sep 22, 2025 by StewG
	FUEL MANAGER CAUSING MAJOR PROBLEM (Preview) Morning all, Way back in 2017 I asked about the 'Fuel Manager 'system as a pre-filter. There was a big discussion about pre-filters and after much thought and research I decided to get on fitted. The mechanic I chose at the time in Townsville where I was and came recommended. He was a mobile mechanic an...	Dougwe	11	1578	04:31 PM Jan 27, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Jayco Sterling Front Window Cover. (Preview) We have an issue with the cover when fully open it allows too much heat/light in, my partner prefers the opening to about a third op which needs something to restrict the amount the cover opens (currently use an occy strap), So what's the solution ?, a different length gas strut if so how do decide the lo...	Gundog	4	1212	07:51 PM Jan 20, 2025 by Gundog
	Quick Fix for Windscreen Leak (Preview) Over the last few days I noticed water in the driver's side foot well of my Isuzu DMax after a moderate shower of rain. I thought I must have left the door slightly open or the window not fully up but when it happened again a few days later I feared the worst. I took the patient into a glass and windscreen repa...	DMaxer	1	882	11:28 AM Jan 17, 2025 by Joda
	PowMr 100ah 12.8 LIFePO4 (Preview) https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t71042510/gentrax-12v-100ah-lfp-look-alike/?page=1#comment-71122144	67HR	14	1763	09:42 AM Apr 1, 2025 by TimTim
	Finch RV FT 8238D stereo system help needed (Preview) Hi all, does anyone have a manual for this product? I am missing a manual and Finch RV are absent presently. This is a common stereo in the RV space. And could someone please advise how to connect BT on this device in the interim? Many thanks.	Happytravels1	0	937	03:04 PM Jan 13, 2025 by Happytravels1
	Caravan leaking (Preview) I am considering using liquid rubber to seal the joints on the roof of my caravan but conflicting utube videos and other posts that say that the products that they use are the best and to stay away from this type of product or that type of product that I am totally confused as to which product to use. Has any...	Black-Pete	4	1483	05:52 PM Jan 21, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Aluminium cladding on RV paint bubbling (Preview) Hi all, new to the group however am very grateful for any help and advice. My 4 yo caravan has begun developing what looks like 'rust' to the cladding and appears as sporadic bubbling along the area joining the cladding to checker plate. Has only just started. The condition of my van is very good and th...	Happytravels1	9	1442	02:59 PM Jan 13, 2025 by Happytravels1
	Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesn’t work???? (Preview) Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesnt work???? Caravan camera is a Safety Dave cam that came with the caravan that was bought new in 2021. Recently I changed my car camera system (4k 1080P cams) and now my caravan camera doesnt work or perhaps not compatible. Im not sure what typ...	Steadyfromoz	2	874	03:21 PM Jan 9, 2025 by 67HR
	Rear camera problem (Preview) I have a Safety Dave camera on the rear of my Windsor pop top, and a clip on screen (over my mirror). I run a Suzy coil from the van to the rear of the Jeep and the. Connected to the screen. it has worked perfect for a year or so, and now it wont work, it cant find the signal, only change happened is a new windscree...	Brianvicki	8	1534	05:33 PM Mar 22, 2025 by mischief
	Aircon (Preview) My furrion underbunk wont keep up when cooling on a 30 deg day outside it still gets to 27 in the van. Its only 16 ft poptop so not big the air is cold coming out of the vents is it a waste of money	cookie1234	4	1542	08:26 PM Mar 31, 2025 by jjellfern
	Dometic Saneo toilet flushing by itself Dometic Saneo (Preview) Hi, I have a Dometic Saneo toilet that decides to flush when showering (combined toilet/shower ensuite) It usually starts after about a minute or two of the shower running. It even started once between showers, Has anyone seen this issue, or have any ideas as to the cause? Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	1	828	02:44 PM Jan 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
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