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Towing Caravan with Hilux Automatic - overdrive at all?
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Hi all, Im new to towing a caravan. I have a 2014 Hilux with the 3.0L TD engine and Auto transmission. I have had a transmission cooler installed and am towing a 1900kg Jayco Freedom caravan. The Hilux is heavily accessorized and Im just under GVM (with the tow ball weight) and under the GCW, just wonderi...
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Phil P
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?? Red dirt stains on windows
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Hi All, Have just finished converting a mitsubishi rosa but have one problem. The windows have stain lines on them. Have tried to clean with various glass cleaners steel wool, CLR, bicarb /vinegar and even went to the extremes of buffing one to no avail.any ideas????????? -- Edited by johmandkaz o...
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Fitting convential fridge to caravan
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We've had significant issues with our 3 way Dometic fridge and are contemplating replacing it with a conventional fridge as we have over 400w of solar and a 200 amp hour lithium battery. I'm interested in what has worked, what hasn't worked in such a replacement. The fridge I'm favouring is a HiSens...
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tonyob
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Photos
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Hi can anyone tell me how to post a photo cheers
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travelyounger
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Composting Toilet
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Hi All We are finally gearing up to get going. Its been a long time in the planning. After a few shorter trips we are finding things that we would like to change. One of them being a composting toilet instead of the cassette one we already have. Lack of dump points and odour in hot weather is prompting us to l...
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Caravan Happy
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Inverter cable
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Had the sparkie put in another power point from the inverter. After approx 1hr running a foxtel box with hardly a load it cuts out with a high battery voltage error showing. Do you think its the cables from the battery to the inverter or the wiring from the inverter to the power point??? Thanks for all and...
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Bas + Eve
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Isuzu new my21 D MAX lsm dual cab ute
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Hi, I have just taken possession of the currant new d max my 21 ute {LSM}. My enquiry relates to whether to fit any, some or none of the following. No.1 is a Catch Can, No.2 is fit a Primary Filter. and No.3 is fit an extra Oil transmission cooler. I have fitted a Primary Filter & extra Oil transmission...
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Perth, mobile auto electrician
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Hi there, Been out for the first trip today what a buzz, took some of the family including our 93 year old mum and did a roundabout trip to Pinjarra, Jarrahdale and Byford more of a see what it goes like trip than anything else and it went really well bar a couple of minor things, Was wondering if any one has...
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Benny and Jenny
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Pressure fans to keep dust out
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Planning on out back and top end trips next year .Would appreciate ideas on ways to keep as much dust out as possible.
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Hutcho
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weights....???
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For the time I have been on the forum (12-18months) I have found topics/responses to weights "issues" confusing to say the least. So about 6months ago whilst in Darwin I went to the MVR (similar to RTA etc) and spent about an hour talking one on one to a "scaleee" at the test shed.....and came away even mo...
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bilbo
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4wd vs 2wd
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Setting up for mid 2021, van will be 22ft, tow will be Isuzu Dmax.
Will be mainly on seal, but also want to explore reasonable gravel/dirt tracks, is going 4wd over the top?
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Barks51
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BT50 reverse switch
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Hi Guys ,we are having trouble finding the reverse switch on our BT 50 ,does anyone know exactly where it is ? Its a 2012 model we have looked on the gear box there is wires but we are not sure whats what .
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marydoll
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Handbrake
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Newbie caravan owner. I've just bought a secondhand Jayco caravan, 14 years old. I got a mechanic to say it was mechanically sound and I was there when he was. He replaced the wheel bearings. He said not to use the handbrake because people forget it's on and wreck the brakes. I asked him how it works...
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hufnpuf
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Dc2dc
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Can anyone please tell me if I can hook up a 10 a smart charger directly to my house battery's via alligator clips without disconnecting the dc2dc just to Top them up without starting the bus all the time,I only want to do that till i get time to go to Perth to pick up a solar panel
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Coaster 95
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rain water catchment
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Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions to catch their rain water? I have a motorhome and would love to top up my tank when it rains and not sure on the first place to start searching? Would love any advice!
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Tamsun
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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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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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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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