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Mirrors
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Hi all, new to vanning, or at least will be in May. I'll be towing a 16' Jayco Poptop with a 2016 Holden Calais and was wondering what type of mirrors would best suit. I'm not really keen on the strap around the door type. Appreciate any advise given.
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3 way fridge
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Have had some trouble with 12 pin plug supping power to fridge while traveling, have expanded pins on plug which fixed the problem but happened again on another trip,was thinking of installing another anderson plug for the fridge from the car but wondering why I cannot run fridge from van batteries 2...
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Ventura
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Illegal van?
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My eyesight may not be what it once was,but this van looks to be severely unbalanced? If I am not wrong,the rear overhang,or distance from rear axis to rear extremity of the van must be less than the distance from the rear axis to the front of the load area? (front of van body).Looks to me that this is not t...
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window seal infills
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Hi All Nomads, looking for some advice. we have a 2013 supreme executive and the grey plastic infill for the rubber window seal has shrunk due the effects of the sun. i am looking for anyone who can supply this. it is 23mm wide with a slight concave/convex shape. it is referred to as either plastic insert...
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Waeco CF50 240/12v fridge
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Morning all, New member - joined yesterday. A mate has asked me to look at his CF50 which ceased operating on 240v. Have read lots of interesting posts on this and other sites but I am specifically trying to obtain a copy of the CF50 schematic diagram. If anyone can steer me the right way I would be most app...
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TRW
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Truma Saphir AC
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WE have a Saphir AC. Now 2 years old. when we first got it, it was great. Now absolute rubbish its forgotten its an AC and supposed to cool, it just blows medico air.It was still under its 2 year warranty when I contacted Truma, they said had to take it to an authorized dealer here in Adelaide. The dealer kep...
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Inverter Advice
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Hi, looking for advice on an Inverter to run my Foxtel Box, 4g Modem (12v 1amp) and Asus WiFi Router (19v max 1.75amp), those are the spec's I know, however not sure of the power usage for the Foxtel IQ4. I do not intend to use the inverter for any other device. Thanks.
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Weven
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duel or single axel
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still looking and kinda leaning to duel axel not just because the size im thinking would be duel but kida like the idea in case of a flat as assume could still move a little bit to get to a park area or am i wrong?
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Problem with Dometic RM2455 fridge
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When the power button is pressed to turn it on, the interior light and a temp led on the front both briefy flash but the fridge doesn't stay on. You can hear a relay click too. It has done this before but came right but no longer. Have checked the earths and power to the circuit board etc. Anyone had the probl...
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AndyCaro
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Electric Brakes on Van /Trailer.
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What are the recommended output settings for around town say 60 kph. and for say highway settings at say 95 kph. In both cases towing with a 2.6 tonne loaded 4 door ute. and a 2 tonne loaded van. Sealed roads in both cases. My controller paperwork refers to Sync control and Output control but no other sp...
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Internet link problems in the forums
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Hi folks, I have noted that when someone types a URL into a message it does not present itself as a clickable link. To open the link you need to highlight it, copy it and paste it into the address line. Links inserted properly using the link tool still work OK for me. The problem only occurs on this forum, no...
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Dometic B3000 airconditioner
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Our Dometic aircon (2012) unit worked fine in December 2020, yesterday nothing, no orange led, horror stories on the net, 80kms to the nearest possible repairer. Now, yes I have some electronics knowledge, no I am not licensed, no I am not a aircon technician, I hope that covers all the naysayers. So I...
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Macca70
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dometic 3 way 180lt fridge
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hi all anybody have any knowledge about these fridges I have a new avida esperence when the fridge is on 12v ( I prefer to have on manual ) with engine running all's good turn off engine and a red light on fridge flashes , leave it like this and check the house voltage and there is no drop , indicating to me t...
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Power Point I thought was dead.
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This morning the single powerr point in the bathroom of the van decided not to work, after investigation I found the power point is a CMS plug and play type power point, are one of the two plugs on the back of the power point was loose, a quick had push and the plug was reseated and power was restored. After a...
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New Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioner
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Hi, Has anybody got one of the new Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioners? We have one and think that the internal air fan noise is louder than it should be. We would like to know whether other people are having the same problem. They are promoted as having as one of their features, "Extremely quiet o...
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Foxtel Antenna Fittings.
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https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/satellite-dishes-for-caravans
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Electric Vehicles - Yet another 'BreakThrough'?
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Just got an eMail containing this article ..... not sure if it is new information but it is the first that I've heard about it ... At least its from the Japs & not the Chinese .. but I'm certain that they will soon follow with their own knock off. Here's a dissenting view https://insideevs.com/ne...
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Using Reo Mesh for a Frame to Fabricate A Caravan Stone Guard
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Have this ticking away in my head as a cheap way to fabricate the frame to support the shade cloth used to make a caravan stone guard. If viable I will apply protective coatings to the mesh to inhibit the steel corroding. Thoughts please.
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lithium batteries
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i am planning to buy a 12volt trolling motor for my dingy, and have told by the manufacturer not to use a lithium battery, why is this.
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Anderson Plug Set up on 2019 Pajero sport.
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Good afternoon Nomads, We have purchased a 2019 Pajero Sport to tow our Avan 55 Aspire and I need to fit an Anderson plug to run the fridge in the van while we are traveling. I do not need to charge the house battery as the solar sorts that. I have read so much on this sublject and I am completely confused , I u...
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