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Izabarack · Izabarack

Fishing buddy recently bought a Mux. He had previously borrowed my DMax and liked the package so bought the Mux to pull the new van. Old habits caught him put at the fuel pump and he mistakingly put about 70 Litres of 95 in the Mux tank. Vehicle started playing up pretty soon after leaving the Calte...

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...

DaveR · DaveR

Good afternoon all. I am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with the THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. I would like to know how much power draw there is on a 12 volt battery. Our 3 way fridge has given up the ghost and THETFORD have discontinued the 93ltr range of 3 ways. Any advice would be appreci...

RBK · RBK

How do l change a PM 355j to charge a lithium battery.

jjellfern · jjellfern

I have recently discovered a problem with my roof top air conditioner. The unit would start up and blow cold air for a couple of minutes then start blowing warm air Although the compressor would continue to run. Having had a little bit of experience with commercial refrigeration I decided that the pr...

muzzagod · muzzagod

Hoping somebody may have more info - 2015 Diesel BT50 has brand new engine (don't ask!!) goes into a sort of Limp Mode after about an hour on the highway, no towing involved. Can still do approx. 80 kmh, but I pull off, switch off engine, take out keys, disconnect the accelerator pedal, pump it a few times...

robsout · robsout

Hi all, I have a new vehicle (Amarok) coming and I will be putting an aluminium canopy on the back. I'm looking for some advice/experience/recommendations around what sort of 12v power system to install. Looking to power the fridge, canopy lights, a few 240v appliances at times and of course chargin...

Micko69 · Micko69

Hi everyon, there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets f...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. Is it essential or just wise to buy one of those little thingys that regulates mains water into my van? Which sort? Brass? Does it connect to the caravan park tap or to the van input connection? Thanks Noel

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Can anyone tell me the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums

Headingoff · Headingoff

Gday all. Ive recently purchased a 2006 518cdi NCV3 Sprinter, and found the wiring on the park lamp all deteriorated when I was changing the globe. It wasnt burnt at all but the plastic covering had gone hard and brittle and was falling apart. Rather than pulling the lens off the housing and replacing a...

Micko69 · Micko69

Hello nomads, I have started to change old front and side marker lights to LEDs on my 2003 Evernew. Have run into some issues: 1. 0n 4 side markers there are 2 brown wires, another side marker has only one brown wire and there is 3 brown wires on the bottom left hand marker. I am thinking the one brown wire is...

Rabs · Rabs

My Jayco van has a Harrier lite air conditioning system. I powered it up today. It ran for a few minutes then gave a P5 error code. I connected the van to another 240 volt supply and it did the same thing. Can anyone assist me please Cheers Rabs

jegog · jegog

I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi has anyone got an 2005 pioneer 544 off road poptop Is so what size rims and tyre do they run ?

Micko69 · Micko69

Hi everyone, I am in a real bind (literally when you see the wiring in my van). I would like to know what each colour is on the back of my fridge and what they. I have also traced the wires that come out of the floor near the battery box. Are these wires supposed to be spiced?. It all looks dodgy. any help would r...

Stl · Stl

Hi, I have a Colorado Frontier 2016 18ft. The battery is between 13.5 and 14.1. The battery terminal is clean and tight. All the fuses are ok, Ive checked all fuses and put a multi meter on the outlet so all good. Ive replaced the relay that works the cut off switch for all the 12 volt. Problem is 3 days no 12 v...

Gundog · Gundog

I have just removed a 45kg roof top airconditioner, net weight reduction is 35 kg from directly over the axle group, What would be the nett effect to the weight and balance of the caravan. -- Edited by Gundog on Tuesday 24th of September 2024 09:46:59 AM

Phil and Teresa · Phil and Teresa

Dose anyone know a good mechanic that remaps engines near Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP /ID...

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	Appears misfuelling is not always a disaster. (Preview) Fishing buddy recently bought a Mux. He had previously borrowed my DMax and liked the package so bought the Mux to pull the new van. Old habits caught him put at the fuel pump and he mistakingly put about 70 Litres of 95 in the Mux tank. Vehicle started playing up pretty soon after leaving the Calte...	Izabarack	2	1061	04:20 AM Oct 23, 2024 by Rodsvan
	Tyre Pressure to low (Preview) Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...	FootlooseFizzers	25	2158	12:57 AM Nov 16, 2024 by jegog
	THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. THETFORD fridge voltage draw (Preview) Good afternoon all. I am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with the THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. I would like to know how much power draw there is on a 12 volt battery. Our 3 way fridge has given up the ghost and THETFORD have discontinued the 93ltr range of 3 ways. Any advice would be appreci...	DaveR	10	1769	11:01 PM Oct 30, 2024 by DaveR
	Projecta PM 355j charger. (Preview) How do l change a PM 355j to charge a lithium battery.	RBK	0	764	11:00 AM Oct 16, 2024 by RBK
	Air conditioner problems (Preview) I have recently discovered a problem with my roof top air conditioner. The unit would start up and blow cold air for a couple of minutes then start blowing warm air Although the compressor would continue to run. Having had a little bit of experience with commercial refrigeration I decided that the pr...	jjellfern	1	867	08:46 PM Oct 15, 2024 by Rabs
	2015 BT50 Problems (Preview) Hoping somebody may have more info - 2015 Diesel BT50 has brand new engine (don't ask!!) goes into a sort of Limp Mode after about an hour on the highway, no towing involved. Can still do approx. 80 kmh, but I pull off, switch off engine, take out keys, disconnect the accelerator pedal, pump it a few times...	muzzagod	11	2080	08:52 AM Nov 4, 2024 by blackstump
	Ute Canopy 12volt Power System (Preview) Hi all, I have a new vehicle (Amarok) coming and I will be putting an aluminium canopy on the back. I'm looking for some advice/experience/recommendations around what sort of 12v power system to install. Looking to power the fridge, canopy lights, a few 240v appliances at times and of course chargin...	robsout	9	1526	04:38 PM Oct 13, 2024 by TimTim
	Old 10amp and 15amp power outlets (Preview) Hi everyon, there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets f...	Micko69	17	1523	11:29 AM Oct 16, 2024 by jegog
	Water regulator (Preview) Hi. Is it essential or just wise to buy one of those little thingys that regulates mains water into my van? Which sort? Brass? Does it connect to the caravan park tap or to the van input connection? Thanks Noel	NoelB	8	1208	10:16 AM Oct 10, 2024 by Cupie
	AL-KO Wheel nuts (Preview) Can anyone tell me the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums	Bukhouse	5	921	05:07 PM Oct 4, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Front Park light wiring (Preview) Gday all. Ive recently purchased a 2006 518cdi NCV3 Sprinter, and found the wiring on the park lamp all deteriorated when I was changing the globe. It wasnt burnt at all but the plastic covering had gone hard and brittle and was falling apart. Rather than pulling the lens off the housing and replacing a...	Headingoff	4	1043	02:43 PM Oct 5, 2024 by Headingoff
	Changing front and side marker lights (Preview) Hello nomads, I have started to change old front and side marker lights to LEDs on my 2003 Evernew. Have run into some issues: 1. 0n 4 side markers there are 2 brown wires, another side marker has only one brown wire and there is 3 brown wires on the bottom left hand marker. I am thinking the one brown wire is...	Micko69	3	989	09:16 PM Oct 7, 2024 by Micko69
	Harrier Airconditioner P5 Alarm (Preview) My Jayco van has a Harrier lite air conditioning system. I powered it up today. It ran for a few minutes then gave a P5 error code. I connected the van to another 240 volt supply and it did the same thing. Can anyone assist me please Cheers Rabs	Rabs	4	1132	06:42 PM Oct 15, 2024 by jjellfern
	Electric vehicles (Preview) I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ	jegog	3	1614	01:18 AM Aug 25, 2025 by Jeff-2025
	Coromal pioneer 544 (Preview) Hi has anyone got an 2005 pioneer 544 off road poptop Is so what size rims and tyre do they run ?	Bukhouse	3	826	04:34 PM Sep 29, 2024 by Possum3
	Caravan wiring for 2003 Evernew (Preview) Hi everyone, I am in a real bind (literally when you see the wiring in my van). I would like to know what each colour is on the back of my fridge and what they. I have also traced the wires that come out of the floor near the battery box. Are these wires supposed to be spiced?. It all looks dodgy. any help would r...	Micko69	6	1164	07:42 PM Oct 2, 2024 by Micko69
	No 12 volt power. Intermittently! (Preview) Hi, I have a Colorado Frontier 2016 18ft. The battery is between 13.5 and 14.1. The battery terminal is clean and tight. All the fuses are ok, Ive checked all fuses and put a multi meter on the outlet so all good. Ive replaced the relay that works the cut off switch for all the 12 volt. Problem is 3 days no 12 v...	Stl	11	1084	05:41 AM Sep 28, 2024 by Stl
	Effect on weight and balance (Preview) I have just removed a 45kg roof top airconditioner, net weight reduction is 35 kg from directly over the axle group, What would be the nett effect to the weight and balance of the caravan. -- Edited by Gundog on Tuesday 24th of September 2024 09:46:59 AM	Gundog	10	1101	02:28 PM Sep 25, 2024 by blackstump
	Remapping my 4x4 (Preview) Dose anyone know a good mechanic that remaps engines near Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast	Phil and Teresa	12	1425	07:50 AM Sep 29, 2024 by DMaxer
	PROBLEM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE WHEN HOSE CONNECTED TO STARCRAFT CARAVAN. (Preview) I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP /ID...	jeepnudger	2	883	09:42 AM Sep 15, 2024 by watsea
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