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Axle underling
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Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...
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mark and kerry
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ALKO ESC lights turned red
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Hi fellow travellers, on the road in NT Mataranka and just went to connect my red Anderson plug in this morning and the 3-4 lights were red- normally flicker a little in the red then turn all green Ive Just had the bearings and magnets replaced and the hubs machined at the 10,000 service- hopefully noth...
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Ronzo
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Keeping DUST out
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How do you stop dust and water from getting into the water heater vent?
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FlyAway
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Flow chart.
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Possum3
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what is realistic or how long is a piece of string ?
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I understand, this is not an easy question and there is no one single answer for this and I'm not looking for one. Also, I'm not looking for 'its a personal choice' answer, because I understand that too. What I'm after is a realistic and 'general' view from you guys that have a long experience with vans. S...
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RobDor
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Axle underling
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Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...
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mark and kerry
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Waeco Fridge bits
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Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...
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Lazza M
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Swift hot water troubles
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Hi all .I have a 1yr old swift 28 ltr model GEHW B.last year l escaped the lockdown and ran it on gas trouble free for 3 months. This year 2021 I've had nothing but trouble running on gas. For some unknown reason the flame started popping every now and then. Pulled it apart cleaned connections made sure the...
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redrider
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fuel economy
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Hi I am concerned about the amount of diesel I am using towing a 2.5tonne caravan. I have the MY21 Isuzu cab chassis automatic. We recently drove down from Qld to Vic and recorded our fuel usage all the way. We are averaging 18ltrs to the 100k. I have heard some people say that they get as good as 14.5, but...
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Solar
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Hi, Just wondering if there is a wrong/right way to charge your caravan batteries whilst the van is under cover. I have been running a power cord from our power point to the van each time the voltage drops to around 12V. Some others charge their batteries by placing their "mobile" solar panels in th...
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gypsy2600
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2 is diesel air heater..
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Back about 2 months our 10 month old eBay heater decided not to finish starting. There is fuel to the pump, had the lines apart. 12.6 volts of current at the joiner near the heater in the caravan, also down at the pump and on the LED controller. Pressing start, it doing the right things, you can feel the wa...
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Radar
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Thuraya XT Lite
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Looking to purchase satellite phone in near future for big lapping.
Appreciate comments on subject phone.
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KymLou
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TV swivel Bracket
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Bought the van with this set of screws where possible a previously tv bracket was Would like to purchase same bracket with same configuration as the screws in the picture. Would anybody know what brand would suite have difficult in finding on line ? Dimension of screws 100H x 60W
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Paulp
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sunliner ranger 4x4 motorhome
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Has anyone owned one of these motorhomes ?
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goldenyears
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RV Media Tv Low Voltage Warning
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Hi All, First time post . Searched the forum on this topic but havent found a solution...So wondering if any one can provide advice. Purchased RV Media 19in Evolution TV from Camec which has Low Voltage Function Despite all my efforts as follows 1/dedicated 12 volt heavy cage cable direct to battery...
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divesight
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Tight 12 Pin Connection on Caravan to Tow Vehicle
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Hi all, I have just recently picked up my new van and tow vehicle. I am finding that the 12 pin male to female connector is extremely tight. I have had several vans and trailers in the past but have never come across one so tight. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue. It is a real fight to join both togethe...
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AM Reception in the modern cars
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G'day, I've been told by car dealers, owners of radio equipment sales shops & my owner's hand book that "people these days don't listen to AM radio!" They stream it, listen to pre-recorded internet music, etc." Well I for one do & when travelling away from the major centres, it is often only th...
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removing silicon from van cladding
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My Roadstar pop top has had silicon sealer spread in and along the horizontal seams in the cladding at the rear, the silicon seems to be about 10mm either side of the seam bit is almost invisible until I tow the van in a dusty area, then I have a dusty line across the back of the van on each seam, I have tried to...
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oxleigh
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TV antenna poor reception.
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Have been having Tv reception problems for a couple of years. Have winegard antenna the horizontal/vertical figure 8 style. the reception has been consistently poor. I have checked cable connections all nice and tight. Looked at junction box marked winegard 2way splitter ( marked 1in and 2out co...
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Pin holes in carefree awning
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Evening forum members, On rolling out carefree awning as a pre-trip check, we (the wife) noticed some pin holes in the fabric. I think I read, some time in the past, that you can use liquid paper to fill the holes? If not, can I smear a small dap (smoothed out) of wet area clear silicon, sikaflex or seam st...
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