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goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all has anyone experienced a flat spot when pressing acceleration pedal on a 2018 ranger ? happened to me a few times .. go to overtake and nothing happens !!! before backing off then seems to pick up again ... usually when driving slowly in a town etc or stuck behind a very slow vehicle ... Will be takin...

Gundog · Gundog

ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V With /3 TV OUTLETS This item has become intermittent randomly shuts off and no TV signal is received, no matter what I do I cannot get it to turn back on. A new unit is available from caravan spares supplier, the change over is a simple job, I am wondering if the happy wanderer...

DebNSteve LR · DebNSteve LR

Hi All,Looking for assistance / guidance on a little tech concern I have.We have just bought a new to us 2012 Iveco Winnebago Esperance, problem is SatNav / GPS on the original Multimedia unit.Model is a GT-828WE {Go Technologies - 828 Winnebago Esperance}We have all the manual to help in operation,...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I have been trying to decide which engine oil to buy for my generator tomorrow when I go into town and, have concluded, that down this path madness doth lie! It is a 3kW four stroke generator of 180cc and the manual specifies: "4 stroke motor oil, SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40" For the past few months I have been us...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi techies out there... I am looking at installing a 2600w inverter in the caravan. It will be mounted around 1mtr from the batteries. Just wondering if anyone out there, can give an approximate time on fully installation, wiring etc... I know its a big question... but just need an approximate as I d...

Wanda · Wanda

Looking for some feedback please on A/T tyres. Size 265 x 60r x 18 Vehicle is Landrover Discovery and we tow a 2.8t offroad van. Do a bit of dirt road so like to drop tyre pressures when needed. Have investigated most others like, Cooper, BFG, Yoko, Bridgestone, Toyo, Kumho and some I have forgotten? Hav...

Stewart · Stewart

Hi on a rescent trip away with a non powered site my second battery box lost charge running the Waeco fridge outside, and due to torrential rain and cloudy days I had to concentrate my solar to the main caravan battery. My battery box has the replaced 100AH calcium battery in it and when charged only sits...

KenG · KenG

Hi All, I have a split corner on Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent Lid (pictures) I was looking to just replace the lid part Any ideas on sourcing a part ? is that easy enough ? I was looking for a how to video ? Thanks for any advice Ken

DMaxer · DMaxer

Further to my last gripping challenges with the Camec door lock that would not lock I have had a major breakthrough. So what I hear you say. Listen to this; No matter what I tried the door would not lock. It would lock and unlock if it was opened and I depressed the little safety button manually but no matte...

Stl · Stl

Hi, I ended up taking it to Caboolture Caravan repairs as they said they had a set up to plug it in and check what was wrong. They we're busy and said they couldn't look at it till the 15/2/21. No worries.. numerous phone calls with every excuse I ever heard and TWO. Months later :(( was told it was a lemon an...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas

KenG · KenG

Hi, is there a reset button on 10l water heater that is tripping my power ?

Ian G · Ian G

I am thinking of installing a diesel heater in my van, the only location I have available is under my double bed at the front of the van which is where my house batteries and controller are. The heater would be approx 200 mm from my batteries. Can anyone see any issues with this ?

Mamil · Mamil

I'm about to do some re-wiring of DC circuits on my camper. I noticed that on both my caravan and camper trailer the manufacturers use white for the DC negative wires, and a variety of different colours for the various positive wires, presumably to differentiate the circuits. Is there some standard c...

FraLyn · FraLyn

We have an intermittent leaking roof. Leaks appear around the air conditioning unit and the sky light areas though not all the time . Can anyone suggest a solution or experienced similar problems or suggest a reputable EPDM roof repairer in Sydney?. Thanks FraLyn

terrola · terrola

does any one use a obd2 wireless tyre pressure unit your opinions?

iana · iana

In the process of replacing the condenser fan on the fridge (12v compressor type). Put the new fan on with the able outwards, started up and its pulling the air through the radiator. However because of the nature of the installation, I thought it would be better to push the air through the radiator. How...

chat · chat

Ford Everest bi turbo towing 21ft caravan from Melbourne to Cairns do I need my heavy duty sway bars as well as my new air bags on rear of car .

DMaxer · DMaxer

I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...

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	low revs flat spot on acceleration with ranger (Preview) Hi all has anyone experienced a flat spot when pressing acceleration pedal on a 2018 ranger ? happened to me a few times .. go to overtake and nothing happens !!! before backing off then seems to pick up again ... usually when driving slowly in a town etc or stuck behind a very slow vehicle ... Will be takin...	goldenyears	16	3022	08:38 AM May 19, 2021 by littledick
	ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V W/3 TV OUTLETS (Preview) ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V With /3 TV OUTLETS This item has become intermittent randomly shuts off and no TV signal is received, no matter what I do I cannot get it to turn back on. A new unit is available from caravan spares supplier, the change over is a simple job, I am wondering if the happy wanderer...	Gundog	2	1021	10:34 PM May 17, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	2012 IVECO 50C17 Winnebago Esperance, SatNav help. please (Preview) Hi All,Looking for assistance / guidance on a little tech concern I have.We have just bought a new to us 2012 Iveco Winnebago Esperance, problem is SatNav / GPS on the original Multimedia unit.Model is a GT-828WE {Go Technologies - 828 Winnebago Esperance}We have all the manual to help in operation,...	DebNSteve LR	17	2705	01:37 PM May 17, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Help! Which engine oil for my generator? (Preview) I have been trying to decide which engine oil to buy for my generator tomorrow when I go into town and, have concluded, that down this path madness doth lie! It is a 3kW four stroke generator of 180cc and the manual specifies: "4 stroke motor oil, SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40" For the past few months I have been us...	Mike Harding	19	6723	11:03 AM May 17, 2021 by KJB
	Inverter installation (Preview) Hi techies out there... I am looking at installing a 2600w inverter in the caravan. It will be mounted around 1mtr from the batteries. Just wondering if anyone out there, can give an approximate time on fully installation, wiring etc... I know its a big question... but just need an approximate as I d...	Branchie	14	2569	03:33 AM May 16, 2021 by Dicko1
	All Terrain Tyres ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for some feedback please on A/T tyres. Size 265 x 60r x 18 Vehicle is Landrover Discovery and we tow a 2.8t offroad van. Do a bit of dirt road so like to drop tyre pressures when needed. Have investigated most others like, Cooper, BFG, Yoko, Bridgestone, Toyo, Kumho and some I have forgotten? Hav...	Wanda	35	7769	04:46 PM May 13, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	75 AH battery (Preview) Hi on a rescent trip away with a non powered site my second battery box lost charge running the Waeco fridge outside, and due to torrential rain and cloudy days I had to concentrate my solar to the main caravan battery. My battery box has the replaced 100AH calcium battery in it and when charged only sits...	Stewart	8	1846	08:44 AM May 12, 2021 by gdayjr
	Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent lid replacement (Preview) Hi All, I have a split corner on Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent Lid (pictures) I was looking to just replace the lid part Any ideas on sourcing a part ? is that easy enough ? I was looking for a how to video ? Thanks for any advice Ken	KenG	2	1385	06:58 PM May 11, 2021 by oldbloke
	Ground Breaking Discovery in Door Lock Engineering (Preview) Further to my last gripping challenges with the Camec door lock that would not lock I have had a major breakthrough. So what I hear you say. Listen to this; No matter what I tried the door would not lock. It would lock and unlock if it was opened and I depressed the little safety button manually but no matte...	DMaxer	7	1981	07:59 AM May 10, 2021 by PeterD
	Eberspacher update.. first post 11/1/21 (Preview) Hi, I ended up taking it to Caboolture Caravan repairs as they said they had a set up to plug it in and check what was wrong. They we're busy and said they couldn't look at it till the 15/2/21. No worries.. numerous phone calls with every excuse I ever heard and TWO. Months later :(( was told it was a lemon an...	Stl	1	1525	08:10 PM May 8, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	Towing/carrying (Preview) I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas	Bas + Eve	10	1895	04:59 PM May 8, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Duoetto Water heater trips power switch (Preview) Hi, is there a reset button on 10l water heater that is tripping my power ?	KenG	6	1746	03:19 PM May 8, 2021 by spida
	Diesel Heater (Preview) I am thinking of installing a diesel heater in my van, the only location I have available is under my double bed at the front of the van which is where my house batteries and controller are. The heater would be approx 200 mm from my batteries. Can anyone see any issues with this ?	Ian G	23	4217	01:34 PM May 8, 2021 by KJB
	DC wiring colour (Preview) I'm about to do some re-wiring of DC circuits on my camper. I noticed that on both my caravan and camper trailer the manufacturers use white for the DC negative wires, and a variety of different colours for the various positive wires, presumably to differentiate the circuits. Is there some standard c...	Mamil	10	2930	08:32 PM May 7, 2021 by Roger Roger
	Leaking roof - Winnebago Esperance (Preview) We have an intermittent leaking roof. Leaks appear around the air conditioning unit and the sky light areas though not all the time . Can anyone suggest a solution or experienced similar problems or suggest a reputable EPDM roof repairer in Sydney?. Thanks FraLyn	FraLyn	13	4018	11:57 AM May 7, 2021 by PeterD
	tyre pressures (Preview) does any one use a obd2 wireless tyre pressure unit your opinions?	terrola	7	2029	10:24 PM May 6, 2021 by Hylife
	To suck or blow. (Preview) In the process of replacing the condenser fan on the fridge (12v compressor type). Put the new fan on with the able outwards, started up and its pulling the air through the radiator. However because of the nature of the installation, I thought it would be better to push the air through the radiator. How...	iana	7	2167	05:49 PM May 6, 2021 by iana
	Air bags and sway bars (Preview) Ford Everest bi turbo towing 21ft caravan from Melbourne to Cairns do I need my heavy duty sway bars as well as my new air bags on rear of car .	chat	5	2530	12:46 PM May 6, 2021 by yobarr
	Awning Problems (Preview) I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...	DMaxer	21	3039	01:41 PM May 2, 2021 by DMaxer
	Antenna question. Yep another one (Preview) I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...	harrydiculous	12	2704	08:27 AM May 2, 2021 by PeterD
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