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Hi has anyone fitted a hot water heater in a van and if so how effective are they.

weird problem with frig ?! turn it on and it starts but only the freezer compartment is getting cold is getting down to 10 /20 deg below in freezer compartment on max but frig barely gets cool all level so don't think that's a cause , when i reinstalled it i added extra insulation to outside top a...

Dear Gn's I'm sure many of you have done this trip, perhaps many times. I'd love to hear of your favourite places to see and camp. We've got an off-road camper-trailer and an old V6 petrol Pajero We're in a CP in Tennant Creek, we're planning to leave tomorrow and drive to Daly Water's, then to Katherine,...

We will be going to Cape York next year and want to start to find out where we can leave our caravan for about 4 weeks. Is there a caravan storage area in Cooktown area? What have others done?

When I designed my 3.2 metres long van (1.9H, 1.9W) we did so incorporating a shower and port a potti. I'm not posting to brag about my design ability but this shower tray measurement is 960x565mm. That area allows for the potti, shower and the convenience of turfing wet clothes and shoes when needed....

How many of you have tried a full emergency sudden breaking Exercise with your rig fully loaded. Or have you never bothered. And how did it go. Did you stop in a straight line/ and or pull side ways. We, with a new van fully loaded with loaded tug, am thinking of doing a few out on the open road with no traf...

Gday the topic is simple I am a plumber with 51yrs of the trade under my belt .However I am being pestered by wifey to see if we should go solar in our home.I have no idea whatsoever on the topic suffice to say that if we do this it will be a 5 KW job [not negotable ].We live in rural Echuca so we get a good sun inp...

Once more asking those in the know. The van we are getting will have a roll out awning and we are planning on just getting a privacy sun shade. My question is would we really need an Anti Flap Kit?

Spotted at the Echuca Steam Rally, there's a bed in there but not much room for anything else. Doubt it would meet the CMCA criteria for Leave No Trace! Joe

I am heading to the Brisbane Caravan Show on Wednesday and Thursday of this week to look at caravans in the 17' to 21' range. While I am cost conscious, I am interested in caravan manufacturers that are known more for the quality of their construction and their attention to detail rather than the price...

They sometimes shipped empty boxes without the tube inside. This challenged their perceived quality with the buyers and distributors. Understanding how important the relationship with them was, the CEO of the company assembled his top people. They decided to hire an external engineering compa...

Hi all, What methods did you use to attach your 100mm PVC tube/ Tubes to your van. Im thinking hard about one for our sullage hoses. did a search but no detail. Regards Jim

This morning around 9.00 we started watching ABC Kids on my Iphone and eventually this happened Eril snuck in with camera!! Aussie Paul.

Needed to put diesel in the Pajero. Eril gives me the rewards card and after an appointment I stopped at the servo. A bit of a wait but no rush these days. Pulled into position flipped the filler open, grabbed the nozzle and away it went. Suddenly something sounded not right and I let go the handle. UNLEAD...

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Can anyone please give me an opinion on a Federal Battery? We were advised to get one for our AWD by the staff at Battery World It was a $350 Silver/Calcium Battery This exact one: http://www.federalbatteries.com.au/649MF/ It has lasted not even 2 years before it failed to start our daily driver 2 wee...

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I will be storing my caravan that has 2 batteries that are normally charged of the mains or solar panel on the van.(2 X 110 amp AGL) I will have a cover on the van when stored and no access to power, so i purchased 20 W Solar panel and charge controller from Battery World. I will mount the controller next to t...

it's been a while since I did much in my workshop making my little creations they are my latest ones

Just sold the Leisure Seeker wanting to upgrade to the Alpine 30'. We want to tow a 2 door Suzy behind, the choices are 4.8l turbo or 5.3l turbo the latter being a lot dearer. My question is from people who have either, is the 4.8l turbo powerful enough or should I save up a bit more and go for the 5.3l turbo.C...