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Grams · Grams

Hi, We are long time members, but we have been MIA for a long time. But my husband and I are back and we have another van its a Jayco Starcraft 1999 pop top. We bought it about 6 months ago, and it was very neglected So we have been slowly going through it, and sorting out what what it needs. It is looking great n...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all does any one know how how many drops a minute do i use for morey's upper cylinder lubricant when running on lpg cheers snap

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

We do miss the very good auxiliary power set up we had in the 80 series Land Cruiser. Of course they were / are built like tanks in that aspect. The "new" tug has far more sensitive and closely engineered systems and we are looking at a set up for it. Hs any body ever set one up or had one done for them and if so wh...

2trout · 2trout

Mick, an electrician mate of mine, who owns a Silverline, told me today that we should do the following if our van is stored for any length of time due to the virus:- 1. Every few months turn off the power to the van 2. Turn all the lights on for a few hours and then 3. Turn the power back on and the lights off. Mi...

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?

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	Need help with a 3000 Centurion Power Converter (Preview) Hi, We are long time members, but we have been MIA for a long time. But my husband and I are back and we have another van its a Jayco Starcraft 1999 pop top. We bought it about 6 months ago, and it was very neglected So we have been slowly going through it, and sorting out what what it needs. It is looking great n...	Grams	14	4322	08:02 AM Sep 24, 2020 by RK
	lpg (Preview) hi all does any one know how how many drops a minute do i use for morey's upper cylinder lubricant when running on lpg cheers snap	snap1946	6	1969	10:46 PM Sep 23, 2020 by lkgr
	Auxiliary Battery set up ideas for Disco 4 MY11 (Preview) We do miss the very good auxiliary power set up we had in the 80 series Land Cruiser. Of course they were / are built like tanks in that aspect. The "new" tug has far more sensitive and closely engineered systems and we are looking at a set up for it. Hs any body ever set one up or had one done for them and if so wh...	Mobi Condo	18	2058	06:39 PM Sep 23, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	Batteries (Preview) Mick, an electrician mate of mine, who owns a Silverline, told me today that we should do the following if our van is stored for any length of time due to the virus:- 1. Every few months turn off the power to the van 2. Turn all the lights on for a few hours and then 3. Turn the power back on and the lights off. Mi...	2trout	20	1572	10:25 PM Sep 22, 2020 by oldtrack123
	Victron IP67 240 Volt 25 amp battery Charger (Preview) 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...	dazz49	3	611	10:21 PM Sep 22, 2020 by oldtrack123
	What is best way to monitor your batteries in van (Preview) 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...	jeepnudger	12	1486	10:14 PM Sep 22, 2020 by Farmhat
	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	1316	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	1099	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	2154	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	1672	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	1565	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	2272	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	2917	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	1703	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	1394	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	2482	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	1342	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	1564	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	3767	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	1428	02:39 PM Sep 6, 2020 by Tony Bev
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