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Incorrect VIN plate
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We need a bit of advice from the world of caravanners. We have just (on the first day of Melbournes stage three lockdown back in July) bought a new caravan. Having spent the lockdown periods "making it ours" (a few little nice additions and modifications) now its time to prepare for travel. This invol...
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Marken
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Hopkins 20100 Break-away unit
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As my van didn't have a break-away unit fitted (just under the 2000kg GTM requirement), I bought a break_away kit with intentions of installing it "soon". Long story, cut short. Somewhere along the path, I may have connected the battery leads in reverse. It doesn't work. Pin out, brakes are on - good;...
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Heating cooling for campervan
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Hi all, I am seeking advice on what other GN use in there vans to keep warm and cool When camping off grid. I am looking at something small and portable not a roof install any ideas or options greatly appreciated regards Russ
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RussF
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Fiat Ducato 2.8 JTD Timing belt kit change
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I know that a lot of motorhome people, do not do their own maintenance I have recently changed the timing belt kit, on my 2006 Fiat Ducato, 2.8 JTD engine, 244 chassis I have put it up on the main Fiat forum in the UK I was thinking that it may assist someone, if they are caught in a small town mechanic worksho...
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Tony Bev
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6 Wheeler
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Have been looking at Six Wheeler Conversions in Toowoomba as they convert a lot of different 4x4 vehicles to 6 wheel vehicles whilst still being 4x4 drive.Wondering if anyone has experience with any of these vehicles and your thoughts and recommendations please.We would only consider going up to t...
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hodgie55
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Mains pressure feed - Jayco
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Hi fellow Jayco owners, My van has one of those three way water inlets - 2 low pressure tank inlets & one mains pressure. The latter hose will not stay on the fitting, squirting water all over the place. I think there is a non-return valve, possibly a pressure limiter somewhere in the feed. Someone s...
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Water Filter storage
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Hi GreyNomads, Came up with a great way to store that fantastic piece of water quality enhancement device. Using Ramset Nylon Anchor 5mm x 20m/m and 50m/m Terry Clips, I attached it to my storage boot back wall out of the way and up high from critters. If anyone is interested in doing the same, if you want...
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Ram Man
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Roller blind sticky
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Roller blind catching on the edges and difficult to put up fully and down
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Ronzo
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rv wifi
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can anyone give advice on the most efficient mobile Wi-fi service please? i am considering investing in one for my van
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leanne irvine
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Caravan house batteries
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We have enjoyed 4 years of trouble free off grid caravaning with our secondhand 2012 model caravan. I suspect one of the 2 batteries is not performing as well as the other and we are possibly going to replace both at a cost of somewhere between $800 & $900. There is blue and a black brand choices, bot...
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Truma E2400 electrical Fault question
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Howdy all, our delightful E2400 unit seems to have an electronic failure. Gas, Exhaust/Inlet piping all OK and clear of spider webs etc, main fuse in line with power supply cable is OK, and Oh Yes the outside cap is off, no problems with just recycling air, but as soon as the dial is rotated to any of the he...
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Mobi Condo
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Slide on camper bed arrangement - odd to say the least
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Just managed to get the pop top up (with a strong mans help) and found that the mattress has to be folded over (has a fold point for this purpose), so that the bed can be lifted up to get access to the storage space (100mm deep but better than nothing) below. Innovative perhaps, but certainly not user frien...
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Jason F
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Reversing Cameras
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I am looking to have fitted to my van a " Safety Dave Camera connected to a Safety Dave Mirror in my tow vehicle. Has anyone had experience with this brand and if so can you recommend the brand? Also of other nomads have had good experience with other aftermarket brands can you please let me know
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Identification please.
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We've just bought another van and the person selling it mentioned they had electrical problems which caused the house battery to cook. An autoelec subsequently installed a smart charger, low voltage cutout device, new battery and the other device in the picture. I have removed the cable from the "...
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hako
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Birko Food and Drink...
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Recently I read a post by,I think,Jonathan (Whenarewethere) where a Birko Food and Drink heater was listed as using little energy, and was recommended.Because this man seems to talk a lot of sense,I did a bit of research,and eventually ordered one. Maaate! What an amazing bit of gear,low price,low...
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yobarr
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Izuzu 20 000 km oil change
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I have to admit I have been very ignorant of my service book after being blasted by my local mechanic over not reading and taking your own responsibility for servicing. I have owned my vehicle for over 3 years with 110000 km now and have the engine oil and filter done every 10000 km even though the service...
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Satellite Phones
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Hi GreyNomaders, Just wondering how many of you might carry a Sat Phone for the Just in Case (In Case) situation. I have a PEB with GPS but that's more for the Adventure Riding aka (Big Trail Bike), I'd appreciate any thoughts are they worth it?
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Ram Man
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Slide on Jacks operation
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My van has the wiring for all 4 jacks joined together somewhere in the walls (lovely !). This means that they all work together or not. This is insane thinking. Its very unlikely that any camping location its going to have a perfectly even surface. Once off the vehicle tray, one needs to adjust each leg...
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Jason F
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Hand Held Radios
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Guys looking for some advice on whether a set of handheld UHF radios would be sufficient to communicate with truckies that are approaching from behind as well as using them to communicate with each other when positioning the van. I am not keen to add any external aerials as I don't have a bull bar and I wo...
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The Belmont Bear
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Attaching Solar Panel mounts to the vehicle roof.
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An article written in the Grey Nomads web page suggested that solar panel mounts should not be just glued to the vehicle roof, but should be glued and screwed. As far as I am concerned, this advice is incorrect, and that a properly glued joint is better than a screwed and perhaps poorly glued joint. I mig...
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iana
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