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Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, We have all seen/heard of vehicles being impounded for hooning offences. The vehicle is impounded for longer periods for each subsequent offence until eventually it is crushed. My question is : Why aren't phones confiscated. We constantly hear of people guilty of multiple infringements a...

robo24 · robo24

Put new battery in but still no braking on van

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I am about to try a gas saving trick with my Dometic 3 way fridge. I want to turn the gas off through the day and run my 3000 w inverter to power the the fridge on AC. Then at night go back to gas. Has anyone had any success with this technique?

iana · iana

The selector valve on our Jayco, is a cheap three way home garden irrigation valve. I am having trouble with the entire water system, and think the only way to fix it, is to re-do the system, plumbing it properly. I am thinking of fitting two ball valves, one on the outlet of each tank to the12v pump, but ac...

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

The topic came up on another thread in the solar section and rather than drag that topic (AGM battery advice) in a different direction, I thought I'd start a new topic over here in the techie part. First off, we need to look at how the numbers of Amp hours advertised on the battery case were determined. Th...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I recently bought a Motorhome that has parabolic springs , shock absorbers and air bags . We have been away in it the last couple of months , everyone here will know how bad the roads are in Qld especially out west . Our problem started North of Gympie on our beautiful A1, when we hit a dip we would pogo down t...

Allara · Allara

Hi Guys It has been a while since I have had time to catch up with the forum. i am in need of advice about repairing/restoring my old caravans and would appreciate your help. i have an 18ft dual axel Viscount I have used for travelling for over 30 years and it is in need of repairs to the windows and the step up...

lesk1946 · lesk1946

hello to all , does anyone know what the MAX running engine temperature of a 1992 Toyota coaster 3.4 diesel should be ? my engine guard hit 75c. i am thinking its a bit high but no alarm. no leaks . radiator full . new pump 20ks ago. oils ok.....any thoughts please....cheers les

2foot6 · 2foot6

My second Tuma water heater is now leaking,not bad 4.5 years average for each unit.Truma now have a new model called Ultra ,does any one have one of these units and are they an efficient unit as they have a 1400 watt element compared to the older models with a 850 watt element? I am wondering what other me...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I hve in caravan a Bosch deep cycle gel battery being charged by solar panels when off grid . The solar controller powertech model 3739 said may only be used for charging and controlling lead acid batteries. This instruction was inside operating manual under heading "safety". It was not written on bo...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Received this by email , thought I would pass it on.CheersMick Dear Valued Customers It has come to our attention that an increasing number of Suburban Hot Water Systems are being fitted with anode rods that are not genuine Suburban products. Did you know that there are many anode rods on the market?...

hokianga · hokianga

Hi, I have been trying to get down to melb to view a motorhome, just got an email they have dropped the price by 30k because the walls have water damage, wondering if the body is fibreglass has anyone had any experience with costs related to refibreglassing a motorhome please? Thanks in advance for any i...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I posted this earlier today but it seems to have failed. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has changed to BFG All Terain tyres from a less aggressive A/T tyer. Are they noisier on bitumen roads? Currently have Dunlops that are pretty quiet.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

How do you work out if yr solar panel is charging battery , hints or where to read up please.

KevinJ · KevinJ

I have updated the Axle Loads spreadsheet (attached) to cater for the movement of "Centre of Gravity" as you load the vehicle. If you know where the "Centre of Gravity" is on your vehicle, you can enter different values in the x and y cells. If you don't know, then you simply enter the same values in the x...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Hi 'Vanners There are two significant factors to persuade "non-vanners" to get into the caravanning lifestyle and have the enjoyment of travelling around our great country!1: People who simply cannot afford to buy a 'van, may well be enticed to go for the significantly lower-cost...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have one of the older style gasmate portable cookers single ring, that uses the 238gm butane gas cartridge What is the difference between this one and the new ones ,i have heard that the one we have is no longer aloud to be used . Is this correct or not ?

NeilW · NeilW

Hi all, I have a 1993 Mazda T3500, and the headlights are no longer working. Does anyone know where the fuse/relay is located, as there doesnt seem to be any in the fuse box. -- Edited by NeilW on Friday 13th of September 2019 06:56:55 PM

bowser · bowser

I am looking at fitting a diesel heater, Any thoughts on a good brand, I am looking for ideas. Regards Bowser.

robertbruce · robertbruce

Apparently some of the nineties model Long Wheel Base HZB50 (4.2) Coasters sold in Australia where able to be weight rated as either under 4.5t or over 4.5t. This aspect would be desirable rathan swapping out parts from the SWB which is currently required in Victoria to de-rate the weight rating of th...

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	Mobile Phone Driving Offences (Preview) Hi All, We have all seen/heard of vehicles being impounded for hooning offences. The vehicle is impounded for longer periods for each subsequent offence until eventually it is crushed. My question is : Why aren't phones confiscated. We constantly hear of people guilty of multiple infringements a...	Hurls	25	1650	01:58 PM Sep 30, 2019 by Valkie
	Breaksafe (Preview) Put new battery in but still no braking on van	robo24	3	1779	10:04 AM Sep 29, 2019 by Cupie
	Dometic / Inverter (Preview) Hi all, I am about to try a gas saving trick with my Dometic 3 way fridge. I want to turn the gas off through the day and run my 3000 w inverter to power the the fridge on AC. Then at night go back to gas. Has anyone had any success with this technique?	Dolly	10	2721	12:02 PM Sep 27, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Water Tank Valves. (Preview) The selector valve on our Jayco, is a cheap three way home garden irrigation valve. I am having trouble with the entire water system, and think the only way to fix it, is to re-do the system, plumbing it properly. I am thinking of fitting two ball valves, one on the outlet of each tank to the12v pump, but ac...	iana	5	1540	07:56 AM Sep 27, 2019 by patrol03
	Are all battery Ah created equal? (Preview) The topic came up on another thread in the solar section and rather than drag that topic (AGM battery advice) in a different direction, I thought I'd start a new topic over here in the techie part. First off, we need to look at how the numbers of Amp hours advertised on the battery case were determined. Th...	T1 Terry	23	2978	11:35 AM Sep 26, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Suspension (Preview) I recently bought a Motorhome that has parabolic springs , shock absorbers and air bags . We have been away in it the last couple of months , everyone here will know how bad the roads are in Qld especially out west . Our problem started North of Gympie on our beautiful A1, when we hit a dip we would pogo down t...	goldcoaster	12	1852	12:07 AM Sep 26, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Restoration of old vans (Preview) Hi Guys It has been a while since I have had time to catch up with the forum. i am in need of advice about repairing/restoring my old caravans and would appreciate your help. i have an 18ft dual axel Viscount I have used for travelling for over 30 years and it is in need of repairs to the windows and the step up...	Allara	6	2775	03:10 PM Sep 24, 2019 by Possum3
	3.4 diesel engine coolant running temperature (Preview) hello to all , does anyone know what the MAX running engine temperature of a 1992 Toyota coaster 3.4 diesel should be ? my engine guard hit 75c. i am thinking its a bit high but no alarm. no leaks . radiator full . new pump 20ks ago. oils ok.....any thoughts please....cheers les	lesk1946	13	2107	09:06 AM Sep 24, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Truma water heater leak (Preview) My second Tuma water heater is now leaking,not bad 4.5 years average for each unit.Truma now have a new model called Ultra ,does any one have one of these units and are they an efficient unit as they have a 1400 watt element compared to the older models with a 850 watt element? I am wondering what other me...	2foot6	12	4853	05:22 PM Sep 23, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Is there a correct battery type to use? (Preview) I hve in caravan a Bosch deep cycle gel battery being charged by solar panels when off grid . The solar controller powertech model 3739 said may only be used for charging and controlling lead acid batteries. This instruction was inside operating manual under heading "safety". It was not written on bo...	jeepnudger	7	1432	01:14 PM Sep 23, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Suburban Hot Water Systems Anode Warning (Preview) Received this by email , thought I would pass it on.CheersMick Dear Valued Customers It has come to our attention that an increasing number of Suburban Hot Water Systems are being fitted with anode rods that are not genuine Suburban products. Did you know that there are many anode rods on the market?...	goldcoaster	12	4402	04:29 PM Sep 21, 2019 by Phillipn
	Motorhome with water damage (Preview) Hi, I have been trying to get down to melb to view a motorhome, just got an email they have dropped the price by 30k because the walls have water damage, wondering if the body is fibreglass has anyone had any experience with costs related to refibreglassing a motorhome please? Thanks in advance for any i...	hokianga	15	1906	08:03 PM Sep 20, 2019 by hokianga
	Tyers (Preview) I posted this earlier today but it seems to have failed. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has changed to BFG All Terain tyres from a less aggressive A/T tyer. Are they noisier on bitumen roads? Currently have Dunlops that are pretty quiet.	Gus1949	11	2019	11:09 AM Sep 19, 2019 by Baz421
	Solar Recharge Battery (Preview) How do you work out if yr solar panel is charging battery , hints or where to read up please.	jeepnudger	8	1869	05:50 PM Sep 17, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Axle loads (Preview) I have updated the Axle Loads spreadsheet (attached) to cater for the movement of "Centre of Gravity" as you load the vehicle. If you know where the "Centre of Gravity" is on your vehicle, you can enter different values in the x and y cells. If you don't know, then you simply enter the same values in the x...	KevinJ	0	1502	09:52 AM Sep 17, 2019 by KevinJ
	Caravanning Option - Buy or Rent ??? (Preview) Hi 'Vanners There are two significant factors to persuade "non-vanners" to get into the caravanning lifestyle and have the enjoyment of travelling around our great country!1: People who simply cannot afford to buy a 'van, may well be enticed to go for the significantly lower-cost...	Colin1947	2	1638	08:20 AM Sep 17, 2019 by montie
	Portable gas cooker (Preview) We have one of the older style gasmate portable cookers single ring, that uses the 238gm butane gas cartridge What is the difference between this one and the new ones ,i have heard that the one we have is no longer aloud to be used . Is this correct or not ?	Cowboy7307	4	2641	10:51 PM Sep 16, 2019 by Cupie
	Headlights not working (Preview) Hi all, I have a 1993 Mazda T3500, and the headlights are no longer working. Does anyone know where the fuse/relay is located, as there doesnt seem to be any in the fuse box. -- Edited by NeilW on Friday 13th of September 2019 06:56:55 PM	NeilW	15	1940	07:45 PM Sep 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Diesel heater. (Preview) I am looking at fitting a diesel heater, Any thoughts on a good brand, I am looking for ideas. Regards Bowser.	bowser	23	4065	08:47 PM Sep 15, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Dual Weighted Rated HZB50 Coaster (Preview) Apparently some of the nineties model Long Wheel Base HZB50 (4.2) Coasters sold in Australia where able to be weight rated as either under 4.5t or over 4.5t. This aspect would be desirable rathan swapping out parts from the SWB which is currently required in Victoria to de-rate the weight rating of th...	robertbruce	3	1772	09:33 PM Sep 14, 2019 by robertbruce
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