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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

johncavil · johncavil

Afternoon all I pulled my weaco cf60 out and was surprised to find no display when powered on, started diagnosing and have traced it back to the danfoss 240/12v control board(101n0500) the one that feeds the compressor. I have pictures but dont know how to upload them. It there anyone who is able t...

Dryland · Dryland

HI All, Just after a bit of advice. I currently have the wiring and Anderson plug on my vehicle to send power to a battery in my van. I now wish to also put a secondary battery in my car. Must I run a new wire to the car battery or can i just splice in to the existing Anderson wire and be able to charge all batterie...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

As seen on the What did you do today section of this Forum, I recently had our Coolmatic HDC 190 12v Fridge repaired, thankfully it could be as that saved us some $2000.00 All is well but I had a near miss as follows. After removal of the double sided sealing tape to seal the void in which the fridge sits and...

Geezer · Geezer

Hi all, we have a 2019 2wd MUX and currently tow a 1969 Viscount weighing 1300kg fully loaded. I am finding the transmission tunnel in drivers footwell is getting hot on my left leg which concerns me as we are upgrading to a Crusader caravan which will be approx 2800kg fully loaded. Has anyone had any tra...

Oscarthegrouch · Oscarthegrouch

Hi everyone, whats the best caravan cover brands, Im looking for quality, thanks in advance.

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	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	3699	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	976	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	1130	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	1131	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	2066	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	1326	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	900	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	1211	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	1376	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	1676	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	866	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	1010	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	1103	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	845	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	1701	10:05 AM Jul 9, 2020 by Jaahn
	Weaco cf60 no power (Preview) Afternoon all I pulled my weaco cf60 out and was surprised to find no display when powered on, started diagnosing and have traced it back to the danfoss 240/12v control board(101n0500) the one that feeds the compressor. I have pictures but dont know how to upload them. It there anyone who is able t...	johncavil	16	1101	07:34 PM Jul 7, 2020 by DeBe
	Secondary Battery in Vehicle (Preview) HI All, Just after a bit of advice. I currently have the wiring and Anderson plug on my vehicle to send power to a battery in my van. I now wish to also put a secondary battery in my car. Must I run a new wire to the car battery or can i just splice in to the existing Anderson wire and be able to charge all batterie...	Dryland	7	1255	04:04 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Cupie
	Fridge Care - experience to avoid (Preview) As seen on the What did you do today section of this Forum, I recently had our Coolmatic HDC 190 12v Fridge repaired, thankfully it could be as that saved us some $2000.00 All is well but I had a near miss as follows. After removal of the double sided sealing tape to seal the void in which the fridge sits and...	Mobi Condo	1	1518	02:18 PM Jul 3, 2020 by JayDee
	2wd transmission overheating (Preview) Hi all, we have a 2019 2wd MUX and currently tow a 1969 Viscount weighing 1300kg fully loaded. I am finding the transmission tunnel in drivers footwell is getting hot on my left leg which concerns me as we are upgrading to a Crusader caravan which will be approx 2800kg fully loaded. Has anyone had any tra...	Geezer	26	2019	01:54 PM Jul 2, 2020 by yobarr
	Caravan Cover (Preview) Hi everyone, whats the best caravan cover brands, Im looking for quality, thanks in advance.	Oscarthegrouch	12	8683	11:26 AM Jul 2, 2020 by jontee
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