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Creaking Coming from WDH/Towball Area
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Last week we took the van to Karuah which is only a bit over an hours run up the highway from where we live in Lake Macquarie. When i picked it up from the storage yard I noiticed when travelling a loud creaking and groaning coming from the hitch area. As we leave the van on the foot path on the night before we l...
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The Belmont Bear
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2018 Isuzu D-max USB problem
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G'Day All, I have a 08/2018 Isuzu D-max LS. I have a USB with 1500 songs/music on it which we use when there is no radio reception, however it only plats 255 songs/music. I have checked the USB and they are not in folders. I have tried to read the instruction manual (which would drive a person insane) and th...
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Strange things happening with hot water system TRAUMA 14L
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Hello to the brains trust. Ok to start with I thought the water pump was on the blink so replaced it today. Shurflo to Seaflow, same idea just that seaflow is quiter. Well problem didn't resolve itself and I fear the hot water system may be on the way out. it won't prime fully and keeps blowing air out of the...
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Maxx fan
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We have two Maxx fans. both work, except the hood wont raise on either one. Can any give advise on fixing them Regards Dave.
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tworingers
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Squeaky car brakes
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Hi I have a Mazda BT50 2012 model and lately have found that the brakes make a squeaking noise, but only if I am in reverse. Has anyone experienced this and have any ideas how to fix. Thanks Harry
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HarryG
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Replacing safe travels alert
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We are fairly new to the camping life. Our safe travels alert has been going off. For some reason early hours of the morning. I have read up and they say they should be replaced every 5 years our camper is a2013 model. Have no idea if it has been replaced before as warranty not completed by previous owner. W...
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mickandchris
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Gas struts
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Hi all, if you are looking to replace any gas struts try this company out. Great service and very helpful. www.schuttiesfasteners.com.au Just a satisfied customer, no affiliations. -- Edited by Legendts on Thursday 16th of January 2014 10:25:35 AM
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Legendts
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BT 50 gear box
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Hello every one , merry Xmas. First time caller. I have bought a BT50 3.2 lt with a 6 speed manual gearbox in 2014, my 2000 Windsor crown weighs loaded up at 2.4 tonne. I have done just under 5000 KLM towing the van, my BT has 79000 klm on the clock & has a rumbling noise coming from the gearbox & grat...
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harry Butler
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Prado dual battery setup
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Interested in hearing from anyone with a 2018 diesel Prado that has fitted a dual battery system. What did you fit re battery charging/isolation and are you happy with it? Asking for my son who has been told the Prado alternator now means that a DC DC charger or simple solenoid must be used and that he can...
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Power pack/jump starter
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Does anyone know whether these portable power packs can start a big diesel motor? They sound like they could power a NASA rocket, but are they any good.iTECH900A Portable Jump Starter Backup Power Bank $249.00900Amp Car Vehicle Jump Starter Backup Power Bank Battery Charger Boat 12V 20000mAh Li...
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Power Inlet
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Never a dull moment in caravan life. The other day I was packing up my Windsor van to put in storage for a fortnight whilst visiting family. I tried to disconnect the power cord from the side of the van where it plugs in only to find it was stuck fast. There were some black marks inside the transparent cover...
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Washing machines
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We have a NCE 2.5 kg washing machine in our van, it doesn't get used unless we are in a Caravan Park with power and water. My question is it able to be used while we are free camping? The power is rated at 235W and a full load would use approx 20 L of water. Would a 300W inverter power this machine? Can I use the v...
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Bobdown
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Where to get a Hi-Top roof for Hiace Super Long Wheel Base
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HI, We are new to all this so apologies if i am in the wrong place. We are finally going to purchase and convert a Hiace super long wheelbase to a camper van and are really looking forward to getting on the road. As I am 187 cm (6'2 inches in the old money) and the van is 165 cm i would like to have a permanent hi to...
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PandB
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Leaking filler connection
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i have attached a pic of the back of the mains connection filler fitting , my question is is there a rubber O ring or a gasket between the two sections what are screwed together. I dont have anything suitable for a gasket nor o rings in my bits and pieces , so would prefer to be prepared if I pull it apart. -- E...
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mezza56
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Spare wheel carriers
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Anyone know where I can dual get spare wheel carriers that drop down and not pivot sideways? One of the caravan manufacturers (can't remember which manufacturer) has them on their vans but I figure they're made specifically for that van manufacturer... and I can't find them anywhere else. I'm a bit o...
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Air con
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Anyone ever worked out how much a standard aircon system costs per day?
We have Ibis before the soft start was introduced
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Dolly
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Jeep JL
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It appears that Jeep haven't lifted their game with the new JL Wrangler. I see that it has scored a miserable One Star ANCAP rating. It probably won't change much for the Grey Nomad fraternity as it's unlikely to be used as a Tug, but the 4x4 people would be disappointed.
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Yuglamron
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Anderson Plug Cable replacement?
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Guys Advise please I have to replace my Anderson plug and cable as it is just to short and pulls out after a few turns. I want to replace the cable all the way back to the battery if I can . Just extending it worries me. I run one solar panel on teh roof through some sort of monitor devise and two batteries Two q...
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Fridge ventilation
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We have the up-right Waeco compressor fridge, during the high temperatures recently it never turned off. Looking at the fridge, it has a lower ventilation grill, and a vent on the roof. It also has a ventilation slot inside. So what would the inside vent be for, apart from letting insects inside, I fee...
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iana
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generators
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Hi
In a delema, has anyone purchased and using the new Honda eu22i generator, if so does it comfortably run a caravan air con unit? I have a ibis 3 in my van and would like to here from anyone.
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