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Bobdown · Bobdown

Does anyone know about K & N washable air filters? If they do everything they say, you probably don't need fuel Do they have any real advantage over paper filters, I have heard they are not the best on gravel , though dirt bikes use them. Just asking......cheers Bob https://www.knfilters.com/...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Does anybody know whether they do any good or not? I'm mainly concerned about water in diesel, I have a LC 200 series and although the fuel filter is quite good, I've read all the scary stuff in the magazines about injectors and moisture. 1. Do they work? 2. What is the best brand? 3. How often do you use the...

JuneeJoe · JuneeJoe

Gday All, Recently purchased an Empire Emperor and It has the above in it. 240volt works wonderfully. Gas works on Max only thus freezing the fridge stuff. Neither Low or Medium work. Please help. Joe from Junee

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.redarc.com.au/images/uploads/files/news/installing_dc-dc_chargers_ind.pdf

Justgrey · Justgrey

We have recently purchased a Jayco Silverline which came with a Sphere automatic satellite dish. When initiated the dish lifts vertically from the roof of the van but fails to rotate to find the satellite. An error code " AZ Motor stall" appears on the In Door Unit and no signal is able to be received. D...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Hi everyone I have a good mate looking at a Kia Sorento platinum 4x4 to tow his caravan with, caravan tare on weigh bridge is 1750 kg , Sorento is a 2000 kg tow capacity, it seems to have a very low tow bar down weight of only 80kg though , havent yet been able to discover the cars max gross weight though has a...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Our 2 year old vitrifrigo fridge stopped working about 6 weeks ago . This morning I took it to fridge repair . After checking it had over 12v but dropped to zero as soon as any load was applied . After some searching and replacing fuse . All worked !! We found the two blade type fuse hadnt actually blown . B...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, You might remember a while back I asked about tyres. Well, last Friday I had 4 Bridgestone Duellers A/T LT fitted to the Collie. They seem quieter and I am still sorting out pressures. Niiiice! Thanks for all your help at the time of asking. As usual you were a great help. Keep Safe on the roads...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Anyone know off the top of their head re Suburban hws sw6dea element resistance? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 27th of March 2019 07:36:53 PM

llochris · llochris

what length are you allowed before you have fit no overtaking signs in NSW please

robjoe · robjoe

We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. I have tried the internet with no success. We are not interested in replacing it with aluminium checker plate. Thanks in adv...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-29/sydney-airport-fire-alarm-emergency-all-flights-diverted/10952890

03_troopy · 03_troopy

OK, I realise this is a pretty informal forum, but in the interest of people actually trying to find answers for their particular conundrum, wouldn't it be better if someone wants to digress from the OP's topic, to start their own topic and maybe make a reference to it, if it is actually helpfull to the O...

Baz421 · Baz421

A friend had problems with fridge on gas on new van last week ,,,,, gas problem fixed now problem on 240V. Fridge started and cooled down OK then cut out,,,, main power light is red. Only thing I can find is UK site that indicates that the red light on power switch is 12v power disconnect to electronics cir...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Forum pictures am I missing something most pictures posted on the forum come out upside down or sideways it seems to be a big problem obviously,the picture would be the correct way around when posted one would think.

Tully · Tully

Dear All, I have just purchased an Eberspacher diesel heater to fit to our 313D Sprinter and wonder if there is anyone out that has fitted one. If you could give me a few tips to fitting it. The salesman said it would be easy to fit, but I am finding it a bit overwelming. Regards Ron.

bowser · bowser

Evening. Is there a law as to the age, in years, of tyres for vehicles in general, And dose any one know if there is any special laws for Caravans, Re / Insurance companies. Or dose it just come down to common sense, My policy, says, No cover, caused by, road cuts, punctures, bursts or braking.. Dose no...

dave0591 · dave0591

Hi Folks, looking for another tug one that can tow at least 3 tonne + considering a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited 3l diesel with 8 sp automatic has all the right spec's Appreciate your personal experiences.

button · button

hi all I would like to fit a soft start unit to my aircommand ibis3 air conditioner can anyone tell me how much they cost and the best place to get one. thanks glenlee

JayDee · JayDee

We have just given Foxtel, the boot. Was paying $130 a month for Fox. We use to take our Foxtel box with us and therefore we had TV where ever we camped. So for us to now get T.V what do we have to do?? We have the Satellite dish which has 2 wires running from the Dish to the van. I am guessing that one was for Foxt...

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	Thetford Fridge/Freezer N604M.3F Gas Problem (Preview) Gday All, Recently purchased an Empire Emperor and It has the above in it. 240volt works wonderfully. Gas works on Max only thus freezing the fridge stuff. Neither Low or Medium work. Please help. Joe from Junee	JuneeJoe	10	1560	04:56 PM Apr 14, 2019 by Possum3
	An informative article on Dc/Dc chargers (Preview) https://www.redarc.com.au/images/uploads/files/news/installing_dc-dc_chargers_ind.pdf	oldtrack123	11	1941	03:03 PM Apr 12, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Sphere automatic skew antennna fault Satellite Antenna Faults (Preview) We have recently purchased a Jayco Silverline which came with a Sphere automatic satellite dish. When initiated the dish lifts vertically from the roof of the van but fails to rotate to find the satellite. An error code " AZ Motor stall" appears on the In Door Unit and no signal is able to be received. D...	Justgrey	9	7656	01:19 PM Apr 10, 2019 by davewane
	Kia Sorento platinum as a tow car (Preview) Hi everyone I have a good mate looking at a Kia Sorento platinum 4x4 to tow his caravan with, caravan tare on weigh bridge is 1750 kg , Sorento is a 2000 kg tow capacity, it seems to have a very low tow bar down weight of only 80kg though , havent yet been able to discover the cars max gross weight though has a...	Woody n Sue	4	1223	11:49 AM Apr 10, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Defective fuse (Preview) Our 2 year old vitrifrigo fridge stopped working about 6 weeks ago . This morning I took it to fridge repair . After checking it had over 12v but dropped to zero as soon as any load was applied . After some searching and replacing fuse . All worked !! We found the two blade type fuse hadnt actually blown . B...	Aus-Kiwi	11	1341	09:57 AM Apr 8, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	NEW TYRES FITTED (Preview) Hi all, You might remember a while back I asked about tyres. Well, last Friday I had 4 Bridgestone Duellers A/T LT fitted to the Collie. They seem quieter and I am still sorting out pressures. Niiiice! Thanks for all your help at the time of asking. As usual you were a great help. Keep Safe on the roads...	Dougwe	11	1926	09:40 AM Apr 7, 2019 by DMaxer
	HWS element resistance.. (Preview) Anyone know off the top of their head re Suburban hws sw6dea element resistance? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 27th of March 2019 07:36:53 PM	aussie_paul	5	1719	04:53 PM Apr 4, 2019 by aussie_paul
	what length (Preview) what length are you allowed before you have fit no overtaking signs in NSW please	llochris	3	2036	07:21 PM Apr 3, 2019 by 2weis
	STONE PADDING ON FRONT OF CARAVAN stone chips rubber (Preview) We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. I have tried the internet with no success. We are not interested in replacing it with aluminium checker plate. Thanks in adv...	robjoe	13	6863	05:09 PM Apr 3, 2019 by robjoe
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	Starting new topics (Preview) OK, I realise this is a pretty informal forum, but in the interest of people actually trying to find answers for their particular conundrum, wouldn't it be better if someone wants to digress from the OP's topic, to start their own topic and maybe make a reference to it, if it is actually helpfull to the O...	03_troopy	8	975	02:56 PM Apr 1, 2019 by Baz421
	THETFORD N614 3F FRIDGE PROBLEMS (Preview) A friend had problems with fridge on gas on new van last week ,,,,, gas problem fixed now problem on 240V. Fridge started and cooled down OK then cut out,,,, main power light is red. Only thing I can find is UK site that indicates that the red light on power switch is 12v power disconnect to electronics cir...	Baz421	9	5156	08:43 PM Mar 31, 2019 by Baz421
	Forum pictures (Preview) Forum pictures am I missing something most pictures posted on the forum come out upside down or sideways it seems to be a big problem obviously,the picture would be the correct way around when posted one would think.	Ron-D	7	2028	05:34 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Eberspacher diesel heater (Preview) Dear All, I have just purchased an Eberspacher diesel heater to fit to our 313D Sprinter and wonder if there is anyone out that has fitted one. If you could give me a few tips to fitting it. The salesman said it would be easy to fit, but I am finding it a bit overwelming. Regards Ron.	Tully	4	1636	01:56 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Bill B
	leagel Life of tyres age in general / re Caravan (Preview) Evening. Is there a law as to the age, in years, of tyres for vehicles in general, And dose any one know if there is any special laws for Caravans, Re / Insurance companies. Or dose it just come down to common sense, My policy, says, No cover, caused by, road cuts, punctures, bursts or braking.. Dose no...	bowser	22	3423	05:54 PM Mar 29, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Folks, looking for another tug one that can tow at least 3 tonne + considering a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited 3l diesel with 8 sp automatic has all the right spec's Appreciate your personal experiences.	dave0591	42	6676	12:06 PM Mar 29, 2019 by Donk
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	Need advice re TV v Foxtel (Preview) We have just given Foxtel, the boot. Was paying $130 a month for Fox. We use to take our Foxtel box with us and therefore we had TV where ever we camped. So for us to now get T.V what do we have to do?? We have the Satellite dish which has 2 wires running from the Dish to the van. I am guessing that one was for Foxt...	JayDee	6	5622	08:25 PM Mar 28, 2019 by Hylife
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