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Improving Mobile Signal?
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Using the van a bit more now I'm retired. Just wondering what might be available out there to improve/boost mobile signal. I believe there are some reasonably priced aerial systems that might be available but I can't find anything. Plus most modern phones don't have a plug for an aerial. Id like somet...
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oldbloke
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Trans cooler
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Hi everyone Hope we happy and well I have v6 Captiva towing 1500 atm van Do we think need trans cooler or not Thanks kerry
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kerrylyn
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Life expectancy of caravan covers
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I have a heavy cover with a foam rubber liner stitched in that has lasted for years, but is now to dangerous for me to install. After watching some of the 'how to install' videos on YouTube I am wondering how long the lightweight covers shown last when van is stored outdoors. My son had one but it deterio...
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Willdoe
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Door Won't Lock
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Morning all. I am considering referring my latest issue to either NASA or the M.I.T. but thought I may respectfully ask the learned ones on the forum for their view(s). When going out the other day I was unable to lock the door on the van. The lock works ok if just opening or closing the door but it would not...
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DMaxer
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Suspension upgrade to a dual cab
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G'day everyone, Does anyone know how much of the cabin weight eg 2 people of around 100kg is carried by the rear springs? I went to TJM a couple of weeks ago, one chap there suggested that I use 175kg springs on our dual cab but I thought his maths were a "bit" out. I have around 85kg in the tub as a constant loa...
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Warren-Pat_01
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Water tanks filling and flooding over.
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While we were away and connected to town water I found our water tanks flooding over from their filler points. I had filled them before we left so this was magic. As I dont have a drawing of the water system on my Jayco Journey I can,t work out what went wrong. We had very high town water Pressure at this sp...
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Cbigtez
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bloody wires!
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I'm currently rewiring a fifth wheeler junction box (on pin bar where trailer harness joins to van harness),all the light wires from the trailer harness (indicators, brake, tail & earth all good, but I'm now left with the blue brake wire and black reverse signal wire,and from the van harness is...
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TerryJ
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aldi fridge freezers
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can anyone tell me if they have the Aldi fridge freezes & what they think of them. thank you Harry
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harry Butler
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murky water in older caravan
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The water coming from our cold water tap is murky/milky. We thought it was air bubbles but it doesn't clear after sitting (I filled a glass). We've done this several times. Tried running the water for ages - still the same problem. Emptied the water tank completely X 3 - filled it, and water still th...
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impyim
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Iveco daily 50c18 2009 model battery change?
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Hi, I have a Winnebago on a Iveco Daily 50c18 model truck and the battery has died. Iveco has quoted me around $700 for battery and acid which seems excessive to me. Does anyone know if I can use a replacement battery and what it is, brand & model no.? Also the negative terminal is easy to remove but t...
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Brifor
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Common positive Solar power regulators.
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Just asking if anyone has come across this issue before so that I don't have to "re-invent the wheel". My rig has a second battery charged by the vehicle when on the road and by solar panel when it is parked. The second battery is negative ground, my old Engle fridge is also frame negative. The solar regul...
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Mick Adamek
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Lithium Battery Placement
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I am looking at a van that has two battery boxes located on the chassis and currently used for AGM batteries. I want to go with lithium batteries and use the same battery boxes. Is there any reason why this is not recommended?
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solomonsdog
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Can a jump starter battery be used as a spare caravan battery?
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Some people on another forum have suggested that one should carry a jump starter battery in case one's car battery goes flat. It sounded like a good idea if travelling alone because you need another car for jumper leads to work. I was wondering if a jump starter battery could be used as a spare battery...
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Buzz Lightbulb
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waeco 40lt thermister not working again
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Hi every one, well after the fridge stopped working I did get a thermistor from DEBE and I put it in the bottom of the fridge inside now I find that at -10c when the fridge is in the cruiser every thing thaws out is there an easy way to put it back where it belongs to get the fridge working properly again If any o...
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Do I need to install another Transmission Oil Cooler
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I have just recently taken possession of a New ISUZU D.MAX MY21 DUAL CAB LSM UTE. AUTO. I intend to install a Catch Can as well as a Primary Filter. I am seeking info. if other vanners have bought this new model and are currently towing with it, have they seen a need to install an extra Transmission Cooler...
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RAINBIRD ROVERS
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Re booting Gel battery.
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Hi all, my 100 ah battery has gone almost dead flat ( 4.04 v). I know they need to be hit with a good strong charge ala' HD battery and jumper leads, before the smaller chargers will take over.
I have a pair of battery clips that plug into the Anderson plug (which shows 12.4v) will that do it ??
Cheers DR.
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DUSTYRHODES
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Charging an IPhone from the battery box?
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Before I try it, would like to know from those who know, can I charge my iPhone directly from the USB outlet on my battery box. My concern is that the voltage reading on the battery is around 13-13.5V. I will be doing lots of free camping and will not have access to 240v and dont want to run the car simply to...
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Connecting portable solar panel to van
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I have a 120w portable solar panel that I want to be able to connect to my van to add to the 120w panel on the roof. What I thought would work is to put a twelve pin plug on the solar panel and plugging into the 12 pin plug on the vans 'A' frame using the No. 2 & 3 pins (these are the pins used when connect...
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What to turn off when towing with NEW ISUZU DMAX MY21 Ute
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Hi all, we have had our new model ISUZU D MAX MY 21 DUAL CAB UTE for about 3 months now. Our new van has arrived and we pick it up on Thursday. The Isuzu Book shows under the towing section that the following should be turned off. EG..." BLIND SPOT MONITORING," also says it is worth turning off .... LKA "LANE K...
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What tow vehicle to buy?
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My wife and I are taking delivery of a off-road caravan with a fully loaded weight allowance of 2800 kegs. So I guess we will generally be towing bet 2500 and 2800. We were looking at buying a Ford Ranger Wildtrak which gives us reasonable payload on the car to allow for Bullbar, winch and extras. Does a...
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