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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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LiFePo4 batteries storage management when not in use
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Seeking feedback/advice on the following please. I have a 206 off road van I have 2 x 100ah LiFePo4 batteries (2 years old approx) and use an Enerdrive ePRO monitor for my caravan. I also have 3 x solar panels to charge. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have had van parked up and have turned off all appliances (f...
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Can I bring my scooter with the Motorhome?
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Even though I haven't bought a MH as yet, I am looking at the possibility of bringing along a motorcycle scooter attached to the rear. Anyone done this and if so, please feel free to comment on recommendations. Obviously, there is going to be a substantial bracket/platform to be fitted to take the weig...
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Gas instant showers
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Hi guys. I am setting up my caravan for free camping. Any advice on the best gas instant outdoor hot water showers ? Most that I have seen look identical except for the brand and the price. Any advice from those that have used one for a while would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Col
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Wiring caravan dometic fridge model RM 2350, in 2003 pop top van.
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Hello again forum members, As mentioned in earlier post that I would ask for more advise. We have a 2006 Discovery3, petrol V6, it had 7 pin plug in place of the black plug pre installed to car in hitch area at assembly (white 12S plug still functional). We have a 2003 jayco tandem axle outback pop top. No i...
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Earth leakage
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hi fellow gromads When I set up my van to go, I connect to 240 ac to get the fridge cool and when it comes to hook up time I get a tingle when I create an earth by touching both frame and concrete slab (more so when wet) I have tried isolating appliances in the van and still get a tingle ( volt meter says 3 to 7 volts...
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Appropriate CB radio for touring?
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Gday forum members, I like to post a request for advise, also we are new members to GN forum- posted intro couple days ago. As we are relatively new to caravanning (approx 4/5years) and have confined our trips to 3 to 4 hours in Victoria except one to Port Lincoln SA and one to family in Grafton NSW. We hav...
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CB radio selection for touring
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Hello all, I am starting a new post re CB radio: did do a post a couple days ago re how to select CB radio for touring: did receive a lot of good input/advise. I have narrowed it to two brands GME and Oricom. The GME 5w XRS-330c and the Oricom 5w UHF380pk. Regrettably I am being price driven at the moment, ther...
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Best cigarette lighter adapter for charging your mobile?
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What is the average fuse rating for cigarette sockets, looking to use a medium to fast charger for mobile phone, cheers
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peter67
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Servicing of Fiat Ducato - Brisbane
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Hi All, We have a Fiat Ducato RV in Brisbane that requires its 100,000K servicing. We would also like to have the brakes and clutch checked. Can anyone suggest who and where we can get these things done (in Brisbane) without taking out a second mortgage on our RV please. Regards Wayne & Jenni
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No power after turbo engine install
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Hi everyone. I recently had a mechanic remove a ED33 engine from my Nissan Civilian and replace it with an fd33t turbo engine. I upgraded the turbo to a Garret but only slightly bigger, installed an intercooler, had the injectors reconditioned, put in a nice new dump pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust. Mechani...
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Caravan covers
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Is it very difficult for a couple of oldies to fit a camec caravan cover. -- Edited by garrlyn on Saturday 6th of March 2021 05:01:49 PM
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charging second battery
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I would like to be able to charge the 2nd battery in the car by using the solar set up from the caravan. In the car the 2nd battery is 60ampAGM. The van setup is 1x130W panel and 2x120amp AGM batteries which works good. I want to be able to keep the 2nd car battery charged while i have the car fridge hooked up to...
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driftaway royal flair 13' rear door 1991
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Hi All, Just wondering if anyone had any literature or information on this van. Bought one recently.....all in good nick but curious if anyone knew anything about them.
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tezza59
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Safety of battery packs in electric vehicles during collisions
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I was wondering if anyone here could tell me how much energy is typically stored in an suv battery pack, their construction and propensity to burn or suddenly discharge when damaged after the vehicle has suffered significant damage in an accident. Is there a possibility the car could become "live" o...
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Nissan FD33T Workshop Manual
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Hi. Does anyone have or know where to get a fd33t workshop manual. I've tried the main places online they have all said none in stock and discontinued. Cheers Mick
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tuggersbmx
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Heater Rheostat
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Anyone have an idea how to remove the round rheostat control as used on the Eberspacher D2 diesel heater. Swapping it for the 801 controller.
Tia for all help and advice.
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Tv
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Does anyone else like to watch sport etc when they are travelling.Would like to try Kayo as our van is not big enough to put automatic satellite dish on and connect foxtel so i know Kayo will provide me most of the things i want to watch.Can anyone tell me if they have Kayo and what sort of tv system you have s...
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Pajero 2005
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Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...
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