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dazz49 · dazz49

Good afternoon to all My Projecta 25 amp Charger has quit , so my 12 volt shop recommended a Victron IP 67 25 amp charger. It looks a very solid unit with a 5 year guarantee and is better value money wise. These are controlled by blue tooth. I have two 105 amp AGM batteries connected parallel.. Should I se...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

We have A Starcraft Jayco Van 2016 model. There is a panel in van where you switch battery power on, turn water pump on , shows water levels in tanks and has digital % read out of battery. What I am not sure is this read out coming from across batteries ( i have dual batteries ) and would you say it is accura...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. I've looked around a fair bit to try find a cross reference part number for some Nissan FD33T injector nizzles (tips). I can find the oem part number which is 16620-T9300. Surely there's an aftermarket parts number or someone makes a nozzle other than oem from China which would take mo...

Phillipn · Phillipn

Has any one had their phone drop out of bluetooth? My phone was connected to Bluetooth and was working fine. Then I kept getting an error message saying that their was an error with the audio. The phone works fine on Bluetooth in other vechiles, so it is not a fault with the phone. Does any one know how to co...

beaul · beaul

what is the best value for a wifi extender, i use it a lot

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have just found out our cook top has no safety shut off on it, found out the other day when Les closed lid with out turning gas off Just been on to manufacturer and they told me its older than Adam ,and it did not get fitted with one and cant be fitted with one, i was told any cook top before 2011 did not need s...

Daryl620 · Daryl620

Has anybody seen for sale: water fillable soft plastic tubes (6cm dia. x 100cm approx) for the purpose of holding down for draught flaps and bottom annex flaps, when pegs can't be used, eg. Sites with double slabs.... I know a few bricks or logs would suffice, but who want's to carry them.

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all I just fitted a 20 inch LED light bar spreader to my dmax and soon realized how dull the original driving lights and high beam are , although I don't drive much at night I want some more distance and a brighter light for night driving when I do. I don't have any room on my bullbar for spotlights and was...

Gumpo · Gumpo

Hello have a 2006 100 series landcruiser turbo diesel 5 speed auto with 265k under her belt . Just setting up to do the wondering aimlessly thing . Havent purchased the rear view home yet but planning on a perhaps Lotus trooper or similar. My son in-law recommends doing some power performance modifica...

KenG · KenG

Hi all I have an ATech Thermo 800 digital thermometer that needs a reset or user manual to help me check its settings Does anyone know how to change the settings on this? Thanks Ken

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi guys. Quick question. I know dump pipes play a big part of sport cars but what about diesels? My FD33T engine is nearly ready to be installed and I looking into the dump pipe / exhaust atm. My thoughts are going 3 inch the whole way from turbo back and removing the cat. Would it too loud? Is it worth goi...

iana · iana

The compressor fridge stopped working two days ago, the going light continuously on, and the fridge defrosting. We turned it off, as i was concerned it may have lost gas. After arriving at a caravan park at Fitz Roy crossing, we turned it back on, and it appeared to be working again. Now everything is fr...

Silentp · Silentp

I have a December 2016 Starcraft with a double slideout. I have been having trouble with the slideout stopping when opening or closing slideout. It turns out that the slideout is sagging and catching on thebase of the lounge seat. Has anybody had this problem and if so at what age of their van and was it f...

Snippy · Snippy

Electric pump starting for a few seconds then stopping was the first sign of trouble. Found water dripping from the gas hot water unit. The pipe had 2 tiny splits let out a very fine spry of water. First instinct was to replace the pipe, but one end went into a hole which led to the cavity under the washin...

bowser · bowser

Evening everyone. I have a 2007 Ranger 3lt diesel turbo, 250.000 Klm on the clock. I am currently using 5w 40 Nulon Full Synthetic, No smoke, But using a bit of oil, Looking to use a heaver oil, Any suggestions, Bowser.

Billee · Billee

Hello to the all knowing, I need some help. I just emptied the loo and you guessed it, the red light will not go out. Any suggestions?

Gundog · Gundog

My PK Ranger Hi Rider extra cab is a 2WD and it has a belly plate, as we are blacktop travellers, I see the belly plate as a weight penalty with no actual benefit, is there any reason why the Belly Plate should not be removed permanently.

robjoe · robjoe

We have a Coromal Lifestyle that has independent suspension and 7 leaf springs. We are wanting to be able to drive on more dirt roads with some corrugations. We have heard the suspension can be made more off road. Has one done this? Pros and cons please

casimmons · casimmons

just wondering...... I CANNOT REVERSE MY AVAN ALINER.........SOOOOOO does anyone have a motorised jockey wheel and how do you find it? can you recommend a good one that I do not have to take a mortgage on? many thanks for your help

RodLainie · RodLainie

Hi Has anyone replaced their electric brakes on their caravan? Can you give me any tips on the best way to do it? Cheers Rod

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	FD33T injector nozzles (Preview) Hi everyone. I've looked around a fair bit to try find a cross reference part number for some Nissan FD33T injector nizzles (tips). I can find the oem part number which is 16620-T9300. Surely there's an aftermarket parts number or someone makes a nozzle other than oem from China which would take mo...	tuggersbmx	6	1055	10:07 AM Sep 20, 2020 by tuggersbmx
	Phone to Bluetooth dropping out (Preview) Has any one had their phone drop out of bluetooth? My phone was connected to Bluetooth and was working fine. Then I kept getting an error message saying that their was an error with the audio. The phone works fine on Bluetooth in other vechiles, so it is not a fault with the phone. Does any one know how to co...	Phillipn	13	945	08:08 PM Sep 17, 2020 by Phillipn
	free camp internet wifi (Preview) what is the best value for a wifi extender, i use it a lot	beaul	8	1694	04:13 PM Sep 17, 2020 by Gonwanda
	new cooktop and grill (Preview) We have just found out our cook top has no safety shut off on it, found out the other day when Les closed lid with out turning gas off Just been on to manufacturer and they told me its older than Adam ,and it did not get fitted with one and cant be fitted with one, i was told any cook top before 2011 did not need s...	Cowboy7307	3	1422	11:47 AM Sep 17, 2020 by Ozlad
	Hold downs for draught flaps (Preview) Has anybody seen for sale: water fillable soft plastic tubes (6cm dia. x 100cm approx) for the purpose of holding down for draught flaps and bottom annex flaps, when pegs can't be used, eg. Sites with double slabs.... I know a few bricks or logs would suffice, but who want's to carry them.	Daryl620	4	1351	09:02 PM Sep 15, 2020 by Greg 1
	LED car lights (Preview) Hi all I just fitted a 20 inch LED light bar spreader to my dmax and soon realized how dull the original driving lights and high beam are , although I don't drive much at night I want some more distance and a brighter light for night driving when I do. I don't have any room on my bullbar for spotlights and was...	travelyounger	17	1829	08:39 PM Sep 15, 2020 by travelyounger
	Engine modifications landcruier ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello have a 2006 100 series landcruiser turbo diesel 5 speed auto with 265k under her belt . Just setting up to do the wondering aimlessly thing . Havent purchased the rear view home yet but planning on a perhaps Lotus trooper or similar. My son in-law recommends doing some power performance modifica...	Gumpo	30	2447	08:25 AM Sep 14, 2020 by BAZZA44
	ATech Thermo 800 use or settings (Preview) Hi all I have an ATech Thermo 800 digital thermometer that needs a reset or user manual to help me check its settings Does anyone know how to change the settings on this? Thanks Ken	KenG	1	1375	06:58 PM Sep 10, 2020 by patrol03
	2.5, 2.75 or 3 inch dump pipe on Fd33T Nissan civilian (Preview) Hi guys. Quick question. I know dump pipes play a big part of sport cars but what about diesels? My FD33T engine is nearly ready to be installed and I looking into the dump pipe / exhaust atm. My thoughts are going 3 inch the whole way from turbo back and removing the cat. Would it too loud? Is it worth goi...	tuggersbmx	10	1058	06:43 PM Sep 10, 2020 by tuggersbmx
	12v Fridge fault. (Preview) The compressor fridge stopped working two days ago, the going light continuously on, and the fridge defrosting. We turned it off, as i was concerned it may have lost gas. After arriving at a caravan park at Fitz Roy crossing, we turned it back on, and it appeared to be working again. Now everything is fr...	iana	20	2056	12:51 PM Sep 10, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Starcraft Double Slideout (Preview) I have a December 2016 Starcraft with a double slideout. I have been having trouble with the slideout stopping when opening or closing slideout. It turns out that the slideout is sagging and catching on thebase of the lounge seat. Has anybody had this problem and if so at what age of their van and was it f...	Silentp	2	1106	08:06 PM Sep 9, 2020 by Silentp
	In-accessable Plumbing - Wiring. (Preview) Electric pump starting for a few seconds then stopping was the first sign of trouble. Found water dripping from the gas hot water unit. The pipe had 2 tiny splits let out a very fine spry of water. First instinct was to replace the pipe, but one end went into a hole which led to the cavity under the washin...	Snippy	6	1363	07:03 PM Sep 8, 2020 by montie
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	Thetford Toilet (Preview) Hello to the all knowing, I need some help. I just emptied the loo and you guessed it, the red light will not go out. Any suggestions?	Billee	7	1204	02:39 PM Sep 6, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Ford Ranger Belly Plate (Preview) My PK Ranger Hi Rider extra cab is a 2WD and it has a belly plate, as we are blacktop travellers, I see the belly plate as a weight penalty with no actual benefit, is there any reason why the Belly Plate should not be removed permanently.	Gundog	7	1512	08:59 AM Sep 6, 2020 by Gundog
	Upgrade Suspension on Caravan upgrade suspension (Preview) We have a Coromal Lifestyle that has independent suspension and 7 leaf springs. We are wanting to be able to drive on more dirt roads with some corrugations. We have heard the suspension can be made more off road. Has one done this? Pros and cons please	robjoe	21	3586	12:23 PM Sep 5, 2020 by Greg 1
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