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tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Gday everyone. Just wanted peoples thoughts on my options. I have two civilians both 88 models. One is ED33 which I have 90% finished my fit out on the inside and done all water tanks and just put new tie rods and king pins in. The other bus has the ED33T engine and 6 speed trans to match. It's just a ba...

iana · iana

Anyone know what the operating temperatures for synthetic transmission oil is, I can find info on the mineral oil but not the top end temperatures for synthetic. Funny enough they publish the minimum temperatures, but not operating and max. My guess is 104 degrees Celsius.

ChinH · ChinH

Hi, nice to meet you all. I'm currently having issues with my Waeco CF35. It's currently running on 12v but when plugged into my car however it won't run when plugged into 240v. I have opened up the cooler and have identified 2 circuit boards and have attached them. Which one of these boards do I need to re...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I received a Technical bulletin from Lithium Labs as a previous customer, about continuous use above 100A from their battery powerpacks.As these have an internal fuse that limits current to 125A continuous and ~250 for 10 seconds, if you use more that those currents the fuse will blow. They offe...

Davianni · Davianni

gday, possibly plenty of permutations to this scenario but I have 2 house batteries, 130w solar panel and a spare Anderson plug for anything else. Question is if I want to stay off grid for a couple of days without panicking, can I get a small gennie and charge through the Anderson or do I get an inverter i...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi. I'm nearly at the point of either upgrading my ED33 1988 civilian engine with a turbo / exhaust/ Intercooler or looking at total engine swap. Has anyone swapped out the ED33 engine for a something else? TD42 maybe? Any thoughts / help apreciated. If I could go back in time I would have bought a T...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Trying to get in direct contact with Aus-Kiwi. He's a very knowledgeable guy and I would very much appreciate his input / guidance on a few matters. If you out there mate. PM me !! Cheers Mick

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi All. I've got an ed33T to put in my civilian and although the original turbo works it very old and while I have the chance to replace / upgrade before I get the engine put in I am looking for information / suggestions for a good replacement or better yet an upgrade to get the best I can out of this engine. ...

REBA · REBA

Hi All - Just looking for some feedback re my wind-out awning. It's 4 metres x 2.5 metres reach, with a vertical support at each end, which is attached to guy rope. My question is, with the addition of a privacy screen along the 4 metre length, is it advisable to add an additional vertical support pole in t...

Apollo88 · Apollo88

We are newbies in our 60s and plan some off road/isolated trips and wondered how people deal with safety and security issues please. Do you have motion detectors or nighttime alarms, pepper sprays or even tasers for self defense?

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Having now a lovely Roll Out Awning, we have the flap to roll up to a neat gutter. Does any one have experience of just how long the clips which are used to shape the flap last? Cheers - Ian

Fredmw · Fredmw

Hi my low fuel light comes on when 30 litres still left in tank. Anyone know the accessible fuel quantity of the 130l tank.

KenG · KenG

Hi all Can anyone help me know how to connect the coaxial cable to this clipsal tv external socket? Also, how to assemble the square bit into the housing? Can't find a video. Thanks heaps, Ken

RV freewind · RV freewind

Would anyone know the water tank/ water heater and toilet capacities for a 2004 Winnebago Freewind. I have tried Winnebago Australia with no success.

Cathie295 · Cathie295

Hi all, My husband and I have just purchased our first motor home, it is a 2007 Ford Transit Winnebago. There are 2 solar panels on the roof and and inverter with 2 deep-cycle batteries. I don't know the sizes of any of these items yet as we don't get to pick up our baby until Saturday. The sellers have to...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

i have taken my Caravan sink out to do some running repairs on pipe work, ready to put it back in ,looked at the rubber seal that was on it, needs replacing , where would you buy that,? have looked on Google and it only come s up with tape or silicon sealer The one that came off , pushes on to bottom of sink edge ...

Possum3 · Possum3

There was an App to locate direction of TV signal origin, I cannot seem to locate - Does anyone know the name of App?

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking an accurate chart of the state of charge for my second battery. Ive had a bit of look around and it doesnt appear that there is a consistent number.

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are putting our van in to storage for a few months ,I am asking what is the best way to store the cassette,give it a good clean with cassette cleaner and what next?Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any response Trevor and Jackie

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi. My civilian (88) has a hole at the very top of the front pipe, just before the exhaust outlet from the engine. It's about 1cm wide and 5mm long. Would this cause quite a big loss in power? I know it would effect the bus but how much is the question. Bus is VERY slow. Ed33

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	Swap engine / gearbox or put my cabin / shell on the other chassis (Preview) Gday everyone. Just wanted peoples thoughts on my options. I have two civilians both 88 models. One is ED33 which I have 90% finished my fit out on the inside and done all water tanks and just put new tie rods and king pins in. The other bus has the ED33T engine and 6 speed trans to match. It's just a ba...	tuggersbmx	4	767	05:07 PM Jul 24, 2020 by Jaahn
	Auto transmission oil temperature. (Preview) Anyone know what the operating temperatures for synthetic transmission oil is, I can find info on the mineral oil but not the top end temperatures for synthetic. Funny enough they publish the minimum temperatures, but not operating and max. My guess is 104 degrees Celsius.	iana	23	4249	11:14 AM Jul 23, 2020 by swamp
	WAECO CF35 fridge running on 12v, dead on 240v WAECO CF35 Cooler fridge portable 12v 240v (Preview) Hi, nice to meet you all. I'm currently having issues with my Waeco CF35. It's currently running on 12v but when plugged into my car however it won't run when plugged into 240v. I have opened up the cooler and have identified 2 circuit boards and have attached them. Which one of these boards do I need to re...	ChinH	7	3059	08:17 PM Jul 22, 2020 by ChinH
	Inverter current draw for running a 240V inverter. Potential over draw for Lithium batteries internal protection ! (Preview) Hi I received a Technical bulletin from Lithium Labs as a previous customer, about continuous use above 100A from their battery powerpacks.As these have an internal fuse that limits current to 125A continuous and ~250 for 10 seconds, if you use more that those currents the fuse will blow. They offe...	Jaahn	23	1267	09:48 AM Jul 19, 2020 by Jaahn
	Generator or inverter? (Preview) gday, possibly plenty of permutations to this scenario but I have 2 house batteries, 130w solar panel and a spare Anderson plug for anything else. Question is if I want to stay off grid for a couple of days without panicking, can I get a small gennie and charge through the Anderson or do I get an inverter i...	Davianni	29	2362	11:56 PM Jul 18, 2020 by oldtrack123
	Civilian ED33 swap for TD42 (Preview) Hi. I'm nearly at the point of either upgrading my ED33 1988 civilian engine with a turbo / exhaust/ Intercooler or looking at total engine swap. Has anyone swapped out the ED33 engine for a something else? TD42 maybe? Any thoughts / help apreciated. If I could go back in time I would have bought a T...	tuggersbmx	22	3585	10:55 PM Jul 17, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Aus-kiwi Where are ya? (Preview) Trying to get in direct contact with Aus-Kiwi. He's a very knowledgeable guy and I would very much appreciate his input / guidance on a few matters. If you out there mate. PM me !! Cheers Mick	tuggersbmx	4	964	08:46 PM Jul 17, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Best turbo for ED33T engine? (Preview) Hi All. I've got an ed33T to put in my civilian and although the original turbo works it very old and while I have the chance to replace / upgrade before I get the engine put in I am looking for information / suggestions for a good replacement or better yet an upgrade to get the best I can out of this engine. ...	tuggersbmx	10	1086	11:03 AM Jul 17, 2020 by tuggersbmx
	Awning Support (Preview) Hi All - Just looking for some feedback re my wind-out awning. It's 4 metres x 2.5 metres reach, with a vertical support at each end, which is attached to guy rope. My question is, with the addition of a privacy screen along the 4 metre length, is it advisable to add an additional vertical support pole in t...	REBA	7	1080	08:39 AM Jul 17, 2020 by REBA
	Personal safety and security systems (Preview) We are newbies in our 60s and plan some off road/isolated trips and wondered how people deal with safety and security issues please. Do you have motion detectors or nighttime alarms, pepper sprays or even tasers for self defense?	Apollo88	18	1930	08:31 PM Jul 16, 2020 by oldbloke
	Rain Water collection clips for Awnings and longevity of such (Preview) Having now a lovely Roll Out Awning, we have the flap to roll up to a neat gutter. Does any one have experience of just how long the clips which are used to shape the flap last? Cheers - Ian	Mobi Condo	7	1297	06:39 PM Jul 16, 2020 by Cyclops
	Landcruiser 76 series fuel tank (Preview) Hi my low fuel light comes on when 30 litres still left in tank. Anyone know the accessible fuel quantity of the 130l tank.	Fredmw	2	833	10:38 PM Jul 15, 2020 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	How to fix coaxial to Clipsal (Preview) Hi all Can anyone help me know how to connect the coaxial cable to this clipsal tv external socket? Also, how to assemble the square bit into the housing? Can't find a video. Thanks heaps, Ken	KenG	7	1155	11:41 AM Jul 14, 2020 by blaze
	Winnebago specs. (Preview) Would anyone know the water tank/ water heater and toilet capacities for a 2004 Winnebago Freewind. I have tried Winnebago Australia with no success.	RV freewind	5	1336	10:26 AM Jul 13, 2020 by iana
	Newby wanting off-grid advice (Preview) Hi all, My husband and I have just purchased our first motor home, it is a 2007 Ford Transit Winnebago. There are 2 solar panels on the roof and and inverter with 2 deep-cycle batteries. I don't know the sizes of any of these items yet as we don't get to pick up our baby until Saturday. The sellers have to...	Cathie295	13	1621	10:14 AM Jul 13, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	caravan sink seal (Preview) i have taken my Caravan sink out to do some running repairs on pipe work, ready to put it back in ,looked at the rubber seal that was on it, needs replacing , where would you buy that,? have looked on Google and it only come s up with tape or silicon sealer The one that came off , pushes on to bottom of sink edge ...	Cowboy7307	2	829	02:05 PM Jul 11, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	TV signal direction. (Preview) There was an App to locate direction of TV signal origin, I cannot seem to locate - Does anyone know the name of App?	Possum3	4	986	11:00 AM Jul 11, 2020 by Possum3
	Battery SoC (Preview) Im looking an accurate chart of the state of charge for my second battery. Ive had a bit of look around and it doesnt appear that there is a consistent number.	Ger08	9	1082	01:20 PM Jul 10, 2020 by Jaahn
	Dometic cassette (Preview) We are putting our van in to storage for a few months ,I am asking what is the best way to store the cassette,give it a good clean with cassette cleaner and what next?Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any response Trevor and Jackie	Trevor law	5	819	04:10 PM Jul 9, 2020 by Trevor law
	Hole in exhaust (Preview) Hi. My civilian (88) has a hole at the very top of the front pipe, just before the exhaust outlet from the engine. It's about 1cm wide and 5mm long. Would this cause quite a big loss in power? I know it would effect the bus but how much is the question. Bus is VERY slow. Ed33	tuggersbmx	25	1661	10:05 AM Jul 9, 2020 by Jaahn
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