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iana · iana

Last night my wife read out to me advise written in one of the big camp groups on how to stop leaking taps. The advise was to carry around gas fitters tread tape, and wrap this around the threads to stop the fittings leaking. This is not correct. Tap outlets have a 3/4 or 1" parallel thread on them. The outle...

bruceg · bruceg

If the front panel is inadvertently left up when towing the strong winds can pull it loose allowing wind and rain to easily get in. If the panel has been retained by its operating spring it's an easy fix. But even if it is lost replacement is still simple. As panels may take some time to be delivered rel...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing

AlexB · AlexB

Hi, it will be a while before my 14' Journey arrives and thought with the brochures that they included a microwave. Apparently not, not even as an option. Thankfully Aldi had a 20 litre model on clearance for $39.95 and picked one up. Now need advice on how to mount it firmly for travel Any ideas????? Tha...

trouto · trouto

hi all i want to put another battery in the van there is one on the right hand side under the bed i was thinking of putting this one in the left hand side under the bed "question" can i do this and just use longer cables and if so is that ok . "question 2 " the cables is it just + to + - to - there is a...

Shmiko58 · Shmiko58

I have a LC200 Series cruiser GXL 2017 and want to upgrade the GPS and toyota want $325 for the upgrade. I said that I did'nt want a whole new unit, all I wanted was an upgrade. Does any one know of any aftermarket upgrades? Regards

scoota · scoota

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. Cheers scoota

Custom 21 · Custom 21

Hi all I have Goodyear tyres fitted to my van. Tyre markings are LT 235/75 R15 110/107Q.. My question relates to speed rating, I believe the letter Q relates to the speed rating which is 160km /h. Could anybody confirm what the 110 / 107Q relates to.

Wimma · Wimma

Hi. Looking at a basic dual battery setup in a Trailblazer (Colorado 7), and believe I need some help. Last time I did this was in an old vehicle 10+ years ago, and I see a lot of "*Will not work on vehicles with smart alternators " now. I assume the current model trailblazer has a smart alternator? Can Hold...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

I note from time to time some make enquiries with regard to fuel usage figures on the 200 series. I recently towed a 2 tonne boat from Adelaide to North Queensland approx 2850 klms. As a matter of interest I got 17.3 litres per 100 klms towing the boat up there and got 10.3 litres per 100 klms on the return tr...

mezza56 · mezza56

our pump hammers away like woody woodpecker , been doing some reading up for a fix , one was to install a bypass back to the tanks , well I have run three taps simitaneously and it still happens . Another suggestion was to get a smaller capac pump thet will be a last alternative any other ideas ?

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all my new ammeter/voltmeter arrived with no instructions. See pics please. A previous one (different wiring) burnt out. TESTING ON BENCH WITH 9V BATTERY ---- If I connect large red and small red to + battery,,, AND large black to - battery it shows,,, 000 volts and about 5.4A WITH NO SHUT CONNEC...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all after 11 years the hard black "plastic" (a loose term as I think its a form of hard black plastic) wheel arch surround has started to fade and is in poor condition along the top from sun damage. Is there anyone with industry experience or a successful rejuvenation of the plastic. any help apprec...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi, We are having trouble with interference in the form of pixelization and sound breakup. I happens when I run the 12 V exhaust fans in the toilet or shower. I could put up with that but I have just recently bought a re-chargeable 8" fan and this also causes the problem whether its running of any power sou...

Tolegro · Tolegro

My 4 way seasons knob has come of my vent on my caromal 612 van when I only touched it to open nothing seems broken theirs a black plastic pin a small spring and a long bit bigger on still attached to the top Ive removed fly screen and duct tap vent shut cannot find diagrams of how to to reattach knob the van is...

jab160 · jab160

Hello folks......i'm chasing feedback as to a great 12V unit, many to choose from, but "which" is the better ????......russ

bowser · bowser

Morning. Do I fit the water pipe to the inlet of the pump or the outlet of the pump. Regards Bowser.

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi , hope someone can help me , in our van we have 4 of the 12v cig lighter type plugs into which we put ucb type connectors they have be working as I have charged the phone several times this week. Last night I plugged the tv into the wineguard socket and it blew the fuse. i have replaced the fuse and theres 12v...

Dakes · Dakes

i would like to remove the bed over can in my Jayco Conquest 25.1 Motorhome to allow a little more room for a specific trip with just 2 adults using the slide out bed. It appears to be impossible to remove the top bed and I wonder if anyone has tried or achieved this task

bruceg · bruceg

I have a 5 year old Winegard Sensa HV antenna with the old Power Supply/Outlet plate. This has never performed well, so I'm thinking about 'upgrading' the power supply to the 'SensarPro' combined Power Supply and Distribution Amplifier with Signal Strength Meter. US models - RFL-332 (black), RFL...

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	Leaking tap connections - Bad information. (Preview) Last night my wife read out to me advise written in one of the big camp groups on how to stop leaking taps. The advise was to carry around gas fitters tread tape, and wrap this around the threads to stop the fittings leaking. This is not correct. Tap outlets have a 3/4 or 1" parallel thread on them. The outle...	iana	18	2197	01:43 PM Jan 30, 2019 by T1 Terry
	CAMEC Four Seasons Panel Replacement (Preview) If the front panel is inadvertently left up when towing the strong winds can pull it loose allowing wind and rain to easily get in. If the panel has been retained by its operating spring it's an easy fix. But even if it is lost replacement is still simple. As panels may take some time to be delivered rel...	bruceg	0	545	05:18 PM Jan 29, 2019 by bruceg
	Towball weight (Preview) Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing	Wombat 280	4	1792	05:00 PM Jan 29, 2019 by Collyn Rivers
	Microwave mounts (Preview) Hi, it will be a while before my 14' Journey arrives and thought with the brochures that they included a microwave. Apparently not, not even as an option. Thankfully Aldi had a 20 litre model on clearance for $39.95 and picked one up. Now need advice on how to mount it firmly for travel Any ideas????? Tha...	AlexB	9	1227	12:43 PM Jan 29, 2019 by T1 Terry
	another battery question (Preview) hi all i want to put another battery in the van there is one on the right hand side under the bed i was thinking of putting this one in the left hand side under the bed "question" can i do this and just use longer cables and if so is that ok . "question 2 " the cables is it just + to + - to - there is a...	trouto	17	1463	09:55 AM Jan 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	After market GPS upgrade for LC200 Series cruiser (Preview) I have a LC200 Series cruiser GXL 2017 and want to upgrade the GPS and toyota want $325 for the upgrade. I said that I did'nt want a whole new unit, all I wanted was an upgrade. Does any one know of any aftermarket upgrades? Regards	Shmiko58	4	2951	11:18 AM Jan 26, 2019 by bruceg
	generators (Preview) 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. Cheers scoota	scoota	1	878	04:16 PM Jan 24, 2019 by Baz421
	Tyre size and rating (Preview) Hi all I have Goodyear tyres fitted to my van. Tyre markings are LT 235/75 R15 110/107Q.. My question relates to speed rating, I believe the letter Q relates to the speed rating which is 160km /h. Could anybody confirm what the 110 / 107Q relates to.	Custom 21	6	1061	08:10 PM Jan 23, 2019 by Jaahn
	Holden Colorado 7 / Trailblazer wiring for dual battery (Preview) Hi. Looking at a basic dual battery setup in a Trailblazer (Colorado 7), and believe I need some help. Last time I did this was in an old vehicle 10+ years ago, and I see a lot of "*Will not work on vehicles with smart alternators " now. I assume the current model trailblazer has a smart alternator? Can Hold...	Wimma	11	4026	04:48 PM Jan 23, 2019 by BaldEd
	Toyota 200 series Diesel fuel consumption (closed) (Preview) I note from time to time some make enquiries with regard to fuel usage figures on the 200 series. I recently towed a 2 tonne boat from Adelaide to North Queensland approx 2850 klms. As a matter of interest I got 17.3 litres per 100 klms towing the boat up there and got 10.3 litres per 100 klms on the return tr...	Dickodownunder	9	4213	11:01 PM Jan 22, 2019 by Dickodownunder
	12 v water pump (Preview) our pump hammers away like woody woodpecker , been doing some reading up for a fix , one was to install a bypass back to the tanks , well I have run three taps simitaneously and it still happens . Another suggestion was to get a smaller capac pump thet will be a last alternative any other ideas ?	mezza56	8	1779	08:15 AM Jan 22, 2019 by Baz421
	HELP PLEASE FOR WIRING SMALL DIGITAL VOTMETER/AMMETER (Preview) Hi all my new ammeter/voltmeter arrived with no instructions. See pics please. A previous one (different wiring) burnt out. TESTING ON BENCH WITH 9V BATTERY ---- If I connect large red and small red to + battery,,, AND large black to - battery it shows,,, 000 volts and about 5.4A WITH NO SHUT CONNEC...	Baz421	12	1179	05:58 PM Jan 20, 2019 by Baz421
	HOW TO REJUVINATE PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH ON VAN (Preview) Hi all after 11 years the hard black "plastic" (a loose term as I think its a form of hard black plastic) wheel arch surround has started to fade and is in poor condition along the top from sun damage. Is there anyone with industry experience or a successful rejuvenation of the plastic. any help apprec...	Baz421	18	2896	04:20 PM Jan 20, 2019 by Baz421
	Digital TV Interference (22") (Preview) Hi, We are having trouble with interference in the form of pixelization and sound breakup. I happens when I run the 12 V exhaust fans in the toilet or shower. I could put up with that but I have just recently bought a re-chargeable 8" fan and this also causes the problem whether its running of any power sou...	oldbloke	18	1138	02:31 PM Jan 20, 2019 by oldbloke
	4way seasonal winder knob (Preview) My 4 way seasons knob has come of my vent on my caromal 612 van when I only touched it to open nothing seems broken theirs a black plastic pin a small spring and a long bit bigger on still attached to the top Ive removed fly screen and duct tap vent shut cannot find diagrams of how to to reattach knob the van is...	Tolegro	7	859	10:17 PM Jan 19, 2019 by landy
	best 12V colour TV (Preview) Hello folks......i'm chasing feedback as to a great 12V unit, many to choose from, but "which" is the better ????......russ	jab160	10	1177	09:20 PM Jan 19, 2019 by Phillipn
	Fitting town water to my Motor home. (Preview) Morning. Do I fit the water pipe to the inlet of the pump or the outlet of the pump. Regards Bowser.	bowser	6	1310	09:45 AM Jan 19, 2019 by Ron-D
	12v tv connection (Preview) Hi , hope someone can help me , in our van we have 4 of the 12v cig lighter type plugs into which we put ucb type connectors they have be working as I have charged the phone several times this week. Last night I plugged the tv into the wineguard socket and it blew the fuse. i have replaced the fuse and theres 12v...	mezza56	9	1557	06:43 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Jayco Conquest Top Bed (Preview) i would like to remove the bed over can in my Jayco Conquest 25.1 Motorhome to allow a little more room for a specific trip with just 2 adults using the slide out bed. It appears to be impossible to remove the top bed and I wonder if anyone has tried or achieved this task	Dakes	1	1091	05:29 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Possum3
	Winegard SensaPro, does it perform well in Australia? (Preview) I have a 5 year old Winegard Sensa HV antenna with the old Power Supply/Outlet plate. This has never performed well, so I'm thinking about 'upgrading' the power supply to the 'SensarPro' combined Power Supply and Distribution Amplifier with Signal Strength Meter. US models - RFL-332 (black), RFL...	bruceg	1	1305	03:45 PM Jan 18, 2019 by PeterD
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