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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

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one tell me how to stop a Hayundai Grandier Sedan from "Bucking," and what causes it to do so ? I love the car, but this habit is a real "Pain in the you know what." The Manual is useless . Hope some-one can help. Cheers, Sheba.

DMaxer · DMaxer

I took the van in the other day for a rego check and for the first time ever I was asked where the breakaway battery was located. I showed them where it was located and it was flashing away. The van then got jacked up and wheels spun and the cord was pulled on the unit- nothing happened. Long story short the b...

mezza56 · mezza56

our heater is round 6 years old just lately it starts up and runs as normal , once it gets to set temp instead of just backing off the fan blows faster and it runs cold for a short while and turns itself off. It wont restart as temp drops you have to turn it off at the controller and back on then it runs again . Nev...

RoDanVan · RoDanVan

Can anyone help please. My Thetford gas oven keeps going out after a couple of minutes. Any ideas why? Yes I have the gas tap turned on. No, I havent run out of gas. The cook top works perfectly well. Its just the oven and only intermittently. Cheers

orid · orid

I just purchased a Honda 2200 I generator. I was surprised that the sales man , he also services them, told me not to use the Eco mode ,as it carbons up the valves , we have a lot come back with problems over using Eco mode to much Has anyone here had problems of this . I mean what is the point of eco if using it ca...

jrk36 · jrk36

2006 Fiat Ducato 2.8TD Inertia Fuel Switch - could apply to other MH as well: Yesterday I was attempting to get into Barn Hill Station Stay, 140km south of Broome. The last 9km is on corrugated, but I didn't think too rough a road. On this dirt stretch my engine cut out after about 3km and would not restart...

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	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	1394	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	1928	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	2520	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	1432	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	1119	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	2151	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	1153	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	1398	07:03 PM Sep 8, 2020 by montie
	Correct oil (Preview) 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.	bowser	16	2515	02:46 PM Sep 8, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	1235	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	1557	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	3739	12:23 PM Sep 5, 2020 by Greg 1
	jockey wheels (Preview) 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	casimmons	15	1580	09:14 PM Sep 3, 2020 by dabbler
	Electric Brakes (Preview) 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	RodLainie	21	2045	09:20 PM Sep 2, 2020 by Hylife
	"Bucking." (Preview) Can any-one tell me how to stop a Hayundai Grandier Sedan from "Bucking," and what causes it to do so ? I love the car, but this habit is a real "Pain in the you know what." The Manual is useless . Hope some-one can help. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	24	3876	10:44 AM Sep 2, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Breakaway Battery ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I took the van in the other day for a rego check and for the first time ever I was asked where the breakaway battery was located. I showed them where it was located and it was flashing away. The van then got jacked up and wheels spun and the cord was pulled on the unit- nothing happened. Long story short the b...	DMaxer	35	3779	01:47 PM Sep 1, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Eberspacher heater (Preview) our heater is round 6 years old just lately it starts up and runs as normal , once it gets to set temp instead of just backing off the fan blows faster and it runs cold for a short while and turns itself off. It wont restart as temp drops you have to turn it off at the controller and back on then it runs again . Nev...	mezza56	6	1449	09:42 AM Aug 31, 2020 by elliemike
	Thetford gas oven 2019 (Preview) Can anyone help please. My Thetford gas oven keeps going out after a couple of minutes. Any ideas why? Yes I have the gas tap turned on. No, I havent run out of gas. The cook top works perfectly well. Its just the oven and only intermittently. Cheers	RoDanVan	8	1267	03:26 PM Aug 28, 2020 by RoDanVan
	Honda 2200i (Preview) I just purchased a Honda 2200 I generator. I was surprised that the sales man , he also services them, told me not to use the Eco mode ,as it carbons up the valves , we have a lot come back with problems over using Eco mode to much Has anyone here had problems of this . I mean what is the point of eco if using it ca...	orid	8	1858	05:08 PM Aug 26, 2020 by Leshill
	Motorhome Inertia Fuel Switch? (Preview) 2006 Fiat Ducato 2.8TD Inertia Fuel Switch - could apply to other MH as well: Yesterday I was attempting to get into Barn Hill Station Stay, 140km south of Broome. The last 9km is on corrugated, but I didn't think too rough a road. On this dirt stretch my engine cut out after about 3km and would not restart...	jrk36	11	1392	08:49 PM Aug 25, 2020 by Tony Bev
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