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Helgar11 · Helgar11

We recently spent a week at Carnarvon Gorge (our second ever caravan trip) in an unpowered site with lots of trees above us so our solar input to our 3 x 110w roof panels (feeding 3 x 120amp batteries) was limited. Over 5 days I got the batteries down to 11.4 volts so was getting close to empty. I run a 12vol...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Thoughts re lubricating wheel nuts? Aussie Paul.

DeBe · DeBe

Does any one know what this bar graph is indicating?. Instruction manual doesnt say.

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

I thought I'd tell you of my experiences with two Chinese diesel heaters. I've had a 3kw diesel heater for 3 years. It was marketed on ebay as a 3kw but most of us are aware that this is a marketing ploy, heaters that are 3 or 4kw as advertised are likely to be 5kw heaters. All was good until one day recently I...

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. I have an aux. battery in the tub of our 2012 Navarra. Next to the battery we have a redarc BCDC1225amp charger. We also have an Evercool compressor fridge in the tub Th at we run from the aux battery. We also have a grey anderson at the back of the car to power the van fridge but only while engine is ru...

oiddad · oiddad

Further from my original post on "Positioning Aux Battery". An auto sparky explained it in simple terms to me and was hoping to get your thoughts. Run Heavy cable from main battery through an isolator switch mounted close to the main battery. Cable runs via alternator to the dcdc charger and aux batt...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

Hello Does anyone else use SmartSense Gas Bottle Level sensors? They work very well and give you an up to the second readout on your smart phone app, of the gas level in your gas bottle. The app can work with more than one gas bottle sensor, so we have two sensors for our two gas bottles. The sensors magneti...

Yendorane · Yendorane

Hi all,have just fitted a Chinese heater in the van & on the new led controller there is a 'Plateau mode' on it,but book doesn't say what it does.It has a picture that looks like a mountain on the display and i am not game to try it as it says use with caution,so any help would be gratefully accepted.Che...

Hetho · Hetho

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...

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

We are on the road permanently with no set destination contemplating about long-range fuel tank would like same feedback. Happy days.

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

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...

M80 D · M80 D

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.

valiant81 · valiant81

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...

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

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

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

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.

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

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...

Liamray · Liamray

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...

Chambo27 · Chambo27

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...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

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...

terrola · terrola

has any one bought a solar tyre monitor from pressuremate.shop online your opinions? thanks

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	Wheel nuts.. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Thoughts re lubricating wheel nuts? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	65	5645	07:11 PM Jun 26, 2021 by iana
	Diesel heater display (Preview) Does any one know what this bar graph is indicating?. Instruction manual doesnt say.	DeBe	4	1399	10:26 PM Jun 25, 2021 by DeBe
	diesel heater- 2,3,5kw...which is ideal? (Preview) I thought I'd tell you of my experiences with two Chinese diesel heaters. I've had a 3kw diesel heater for 3 years. It was marketed on ebay as a 3kw but most of us are aware that this is a marketing ploy, heaters that are 3 or 4kw as advertised are likely to be 5kw heaters. All was good until one day recently I...	Eaglemax	6	2928	08:01 PM Jun 24, 2021 by Eaglemax
	Position of Aux. Battery ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey all. I have an aux. battery in the tub of our 2012 Navarra. Next to the battery we have a redarc BCDC1225amp charger. We also have an Evercool compressor fridge in the tub Th at we run from the aux battery. We also have a grey anderson at the back of the car to power the van fridge but only while engine is ru...	oiddad	36	1752	09:32 PM Jun 23, 2021 by Radar
	Setting Up Aux Battery (Preview) Further from my original post on "Positioning Aux Battery". An auto sparky explained it in simple terms to me and was hoping to get your thoughts. Run Heavy cable from main battery through an isolator switch mounted close to the main battery. Cable runs via alternator to the dcdc charger and aux batt...	oiddad	3	976	04:49 PM Jun 23, 2021 by oiddad
	SmartSense Gas Bottle Level Sensors (Preview) Hello Does anyone else use SmartSense Gas Bottle Level sensors? They work very well and give you an up to the second readout on your smart phone app, of the gas level in your gas bottle. The app can work with more than one gas bottle sensor, so we have two sensors for our two gas bottles. The sensors magneti...	Derek Barnes	9	2361	12:36 PM Jun 23, 2021 by Jaahn
	Diesel heater controller (Preview) Hi all,have just fitted a Chinese heater in the van & on the new led controller there is a 'Plateau mode' on it,but book doesn't say what it does.It has a picture that looks like a mountain on the display and i am not game to try it as it says use with caution,so any help would be gratefully accepted.Che...	Yendorane	4	1909	04:31 PM Jun 22, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Electric Brakes (Preview) 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...	Hetho	4	1196	05:08 PM Jun 21, 2021 by wasn_me
	Long range fuel tanks ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are on the road permanently with no set destination contemplating about long-range fuel tank would like same feedback. Happy days.	Juspokinlong	41	4647	08:23 AM Jun 21, 2021 by KevinJ
	Seat belts pre 1989 (Preview) 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...	tuggersbmx	9	1291	09:30 AM Jun 20, 2021 by Jaahn
	Savvy Level or Spirit Level ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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.	M80 D	45	4848	10:44 AM Jun 17, 2021 by Dicko1
	Dometic RM2350 fridge not getting cold (Preview) 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...	valiant81	6	3728	07:39 PM Jun 14, 2021 by Cupie
	Air bags (Preview) 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	Juspokinlong	13	2060	10:00 PM Jun 11, 2021 by mischief
	EGT temps (Preview) 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.	tuggersbmx	11	1530	08:56 PM Jun 10, 2021 by tuggersbmx
	Safe boost level for fd33t (Preview) 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...	tuggersbmx	16	1431	06:44 PM Jun 10, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Clearview Next Gen Mirrors (Preview) 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...	Liamray	9	3360	08:09 AM Jun 9, 2021 by Liamray
	SWIFT HWS gas issue. (Preview) 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...	Chambo27	4	1305	10:24 PM Jun 8, 2021 by oldbloke
	Mould on Vans and Poptop Curtains (Preview) 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...	Bicyclecamper	1	982	04:20 PM Jun 7, 2021 by Possum3
	tpms solar monitor (Preview) has any one bought a solar tyre monitor from pressuremate.shop online your opinions? thanks	terrola	3	1154	06:06 PM Jun 6, 2021 by KevinC
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