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DMaxer · DMaxer

I have moved on from my power inlet issues only to be confronted by the front boot on my Windsor refusing to stay open when lifted up. I noticed that there are two struts to do this job and even to my simple mind I have realised that this must be the problem. My question are these;. Does it only take one of thes...

ulster · ulster

Hi! I have a 90 model 6 cylinder Coaster. The engine is very noisy and idles very rough. Any idea how to fix the problem?

Possum3 · Possum3

Hendo · Hendo

Hi I'm thinking about remapping my D-Max 2012, has anyone out there done theirs and are you happy with the results. Comments much appreciated Hendo

iana · iana

Some time ago I replaced the two 100 AH Gel batteries for two 120AH AGM's, this has made a big difference to our power availability, I believe the two Gels were wrecked at the factory and the service depot by incorrect charging, i.e. fast charging a Gel battery. Since installation, I have been reluctan...

Bobdown · Bobdown

What is general consensus with dual shocks? I have single ones but there is provision for a second one to be fitted without too much trouble by the look of it. It is a semi off road, CRS 3200 kg suspension. From my limited knowledge, dual shocks don't get as hot as single ones, but on a majority of bitumen t...

Hodgey · Hodgey

Hopefully someone has heard this and it is normal. When I start my fridge on gas the burner makes a roaring sound as it burns the gas. After a few minutes this sound lessens considerably and stays that way. Is this normal or should it continuing making the louder roar. Its not real old, just louder than af...

Iva Biggen · Iva Biggen

Hi GNs I have just signed up and posted on the forum tonight although I have been reading the topics for a while. I am considering updating my old Ford Courier ute that has served me well but I was just reading this and now I am concerned if these newer products are as bad as what the newspaper reported. http...

GlobalTraveller · GlobalTraveller

Dear Forum I am writing to try and find out if anyone has experienced a particular issue while towing their rig up steep hills. As there is a great deal information I have provided you with I have placed it all in the attachment rather than typing it here. A good deal of searching forums, especially For...

dorian · dorian

[url]https://guff.com/revolutionary-antenna-developed-by-nasa-engi...

Vaughan · Vaughan

using a vast satelite dish what is the best way to hook up a fox box for fox viewing

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Ok this happened last year and just before Christmas, I had just served the hot water heater in my caravan and had replaced the anode at the same time, we do not use our caravan and the last time it was out was at Easter,hoped to take it away for the Christmas holidays. When replacing the anode...

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Having insufficient space for a washing machine but being too lazy to hand wash I was contemplating a partial automation solution. Get a 30ish litre plastic drum with a screw on lid big enough to load my clothes / water. Build a 4 roller cradle to sit the above drum on with the axis on the horizontal....

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of February 2019 01:45:23 PM

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Am researching a computer upgrade since my two laptops are giving up the ghost slowly; I don't want to run any 240volts since the DC is very quiet and regulated - both sound-wise and electricly. I want a 27 inch monitor running of 19 volts power-pack to run off 24volts with a buck inverter to drop the volt...

mikecatts · mikecatts

Hi all.. I need to have my front suspension checked/fixed on a Iveco Daily 50C18 in Adelaide.. Can some one please suggest a place that will do the work properly with out emptying the bank? I need new shocks and the front torsion bar reset as its sitting low on the left side.. Thanks in advance Mike

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi All, I'm running 6 B&S twin core cable from auxiliary battery in tug to 50 amp Andersen plug on rear off tug to run fridge in van I'm wanting to fit circuit breaker near tug auxiliary battery question is do I fit 50amp breaker or 30amp breaker ?? advice welcome

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, I have a 2008 Leisure Seeker motorhome and have a small leak right at the back. After taking it to RV place in Toowoomba, I was told that the rubber membrane on these Winnebago's only had a lifetime of 7 years and that mine needed replacing - at a cost of $10,500. Does anyone have experience of this...

phum · phum

how do I test a solar panel ? it is supposed to be 250 watt output. It appears to be damaged but it may be cosmetic and I don't want to toss it if its still okay Thanks

Alan · Alan

Hi All, My Domtic Front Loader is Shacking the fillings out my teeth, im told that the suppention Shock must be warn out. Anybody know anything about them? Thanks Al

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	Front Boot Struts (Preview) I have moved on from my power inlet issues only to be confronted by the front boot on my Windsor refusing to stay open when lifted up. I noticed that there are two struts to do this job and even to my simple mind I have realised that this must be the problem. My question are these;. Does it only take one of thes...	DMaxer	14	1635	07:54 AM Mar 6, 2019 by DMaxer
	Noisy motor (Preview) Hi! I have a 90 model 6 cylinder Coaster. The engine is very noisy and idles very rough. Any idea how to fix the problem?	ulster	9	1849	10:39 PM Mar 5, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	I wish. (Preview)	Possum3	7	1365	10:35 PM Mar 5, 2019 by Bukhouse
	remapping (Preview) Hi I'm thinking about remapping my D-Max 2012, has anyone out there done theirs and are you happy with the results. Comments much appreciated Hendo	Hendo	3	1064	04:50 PM Mar 4, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Drifter battery capacity calibration. (Preview) Some time ago I replaced the two 100 AH Gel batteries for two 120AH AGM's, this has made a big difference to our power availability, I believe the two Gels were wrecked at the factory and the service depot by incorrect charging, i.e. fast charging a Gel battery. Since installation, I have been reluctan...	iana	6	1561	08:36 AM Mar 4, 2019 by iana
	Single shocks vs Dual shocks (Preview) What is general consensus with dual shocks? I have single ones but there is provision for a second one to be fitted without too much trouble by the look of it. It is a semi off road, CRS 3200 kg suspension. From my limited knowledge, dual shocks don't get as hot as single ones, but on a majority of bitumen t...	Bobdown	12	2577	11:10 PM Mar 3, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dometic RM4605 fridge (Preview) Hopefully someone has heard this and it is normal. When I start my fridge on gas the burner makes a roaring sound as it burns the gas. After a few minutes this sound lessens considerably and stays that way. Is this normal or should it continuing making the louder roar. Its not real old, just louder than af...	Hodgey	4	901	09:11 PM Mar 3, 2019 by Hodgey
	Considering buying a new ute (Preview) Hi GNs I have just signed up and posted on the forum tonight although I have been reading the topics for a while. I am considering updating my old Ford Courier ute that has served me well but I was just reading this and now I am concerned if these newer products are as bad as what the newspaper reported. http...	Iva Biggen	14	1886	09:30 AM Mar 3, 2019 by Ron-D
	Loud resonance sound in vehicle when towing my caravan up steep incline. (Preview) Dear Forum I am writing to try and find out if anyone has experienced a particular issue while towing their rig up steep hills. As there is a great deal information I have provided you with I have placed it all in the attachment rather than typing it here. A good deal of searching forums, especially For...	GlobalTraveller	17	1971	01:29 PM Mar 2, 2019 by GlobalTraveller
	Elaborate scam??? (Preview) [url]https://guff.com/revolutionary-antenna-developed-by-nasa-engi...	dorian	6	4299	03:39 PM Mar 1, 2019 by Terryt
	Vast/fox (Preview) using a vast satelite dish what is the best way to hook up a fox box for fox viewing	Vaughan	4	1204	09:39 AM Feb 28, 2019 by Fiery
	No hot water (Preview) Hi all; Ok this happened last year and just before Christmas, I had just served the hot water heater in my caravan and had replaced the anode at the same time, we do not use our caravan and the last time it was out was at Easter,hoped to take it away for the Christmas holidays. When replacing the anode...	valiant81	2	752	04:59 PM Feb 27, 2019 by JBDUBBO
	Plastic Drum Washing Machine. (Preview) Having insufficient space for a washing machine but being too lazy to hand wash I was contemplating a partial automation solution. Get a 30ish litre plastic drum with a screw on lid big enough to load my clothes / water. Build a 4 roller cradle to sit the above drum on with the axis on the horizontal....	Extraordinary Rendition	6	1495	02:06 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Extraordinary Rendition
	Any solutions? (Preview) Gday... cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of February 2019 01:45:23 PM	rockylizard	12	1597	12:17 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Computer Upgrade - DC Power Only (Preview) Am researching a computer upgrade since my two laptops are giving up the ghost slowly; I don't want to run any 240volts since the DC is very quiet and regulated - both sound-wise and electricly. I want a 27 inch monitor running of 19 volts power-pack to run off 24volts with a buck inverter to drop the volt...	Extraordinary Rendition	4	5015	05:55 PM Feb 26, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Recomend where to take Iveco Daily 50C18 for suspension check/fix in Adelaide (Preview) Hi all.. I need to have my front suspension checked/fixed on a Iveco Daily 50C18 in Adelaide.. Can some one please suggest a place that will do the work properly with out emptying the bank? I need new shocks and the front torsion bar reset as its sitting low on the left side.. Thanks in advance Mike	mikecatts	2	1455	11:10 AM Feb 26, 2019 by Baz421
	andersen plug circiut breaker (Preview) Hi All, I'm running 6 B&S twin core cable from auxiliary battery in tug to 50 amp Andersen plug on rear off tug to run fridge in van I'm wanting to fit circuit breaker near tug auxiliary battery question is do I fit 50amp breaker or 30amp breaker ?? advice welcome	Bukhouse	10	1514	03:19 PM Feb 25, 2019 by JBDUBBO
	Rubber Roof Replacement (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2008 Leisure Seeker motorhome and have a small leak right at the back. After taking it to RV place in Toowoomba, I was told that the rubber membrane on these Winnebago's only had a lifetime of 7 years and that mine needed replacing - at a cost of $10,500. Does anyone have experience of this...	Wild1	5	2495	09:02 AM Feb 23, 2019 by Wild1
	solar panel (Preview) how do I test a solar panel ? it is supposed to be 250 watt output. It appears to be damaged but it may be cosmetic and I don't want to toss it if its still okay Thanks	phum	7	1502	01:11 PM Feb 22, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Domtic Front Loader RV Washing (Preview) Hi All, My Domtic Front Loader is Shacking the fillings out my teeth, im told that the suppention Shock must be warn out. Anybody know anything about them? Thanks Al	Alan	2	1068	06:49 PM Feb 20, 2019 by Alan
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