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What type Of Showerhead?
by Dot » Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:27 pm
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Our shower in the bus has got a crappy shower head i.e. one flow rate. What do you lot have??
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It is possible to buy just the switch which you fit into the hose just before the hose attaches into the handle.
Most parts suppliers are likely to...
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Replacing Shurflo water pump.
by Chuck » Fri May 02, 2014 5:34 pm
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Want to change the current Shurflo (noisy) pump & considering the new Shurflo 4009 model that CaravansPlus say is Super Quiet ... $149.
Anyone with...
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I bought one last year and it is very quiet. I did not mount it in the MH though. It is mounted in the car as I use it for my flexi water tank. I...
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Last post by Craig Fri May 02, 2014 8:31 pm
GAS Regs Portable 3wat fridges
by oldtrack123 » Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:32 pm
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Hi
These links may be of interest
PeterQ
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I got a 404 on the first link.
William
Gotta be carefull its not a 303 hey. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by norman Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:33 pm
Hot water
by Mrcoolabah1au » Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:46 am
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I have a home made hot water system that was in the bus when i bought which i connected to the radarator and 240v my question is how do i tell how...
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Nini & Wayne,
If it is a home made one I'd suggest they used a domestic heating element in it.
See if you can have a very close look on the element...
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Last post by BruceS Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:22 am
Gas Compliance...if you need one..
by norman » Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:49 pm
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We just had to get a gas compliance renewal so that we could get the van re-rego,ed to a motorhome. Well what a performance after ring around gas...
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Yeah David , there was only one guy looking after the fort and he couldn,t do complaiance, The rest were at the ekka in Brizzie. BUT it was he that...
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Last post by norman Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:04 pm
Grey Water Sensor Fix
by 2foot6 » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:01 pm
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I have finally fixed the problem of incorrect readings from the sensors in the grey water tank. Aldi stores are selling at the moment a drain pipe...
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Good one Peter, it's often the simple easy fixes you tend to over look for a more complicated solution. I guess it would work well from flushing the...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:29 pm
Grey Water all over the road
by Wilbor » Sun May 19, 2013 11:10 am
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Normally we drop grey water responsibly, now having said that I believe watering trees and grass at certain places is responsible, not like the...
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Use ours to kill bugs. If there's been anything bigger, it wasn't me!
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Last post by dapope Mon May 20, 2013 11:24 am
Suburban HWS cycling on and off
by Craig » Fri May 17, 2013 1:44 am
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I seem to remember there was an issue with the vent covers not allowing sufficient air flow into the burner of the newer units. Can anyone confirm...
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Thanks Bruce, but I think the problem is more to do with the new shape of cover. It is more closed in than the older style and it has a baffle in the...
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Last post by Craig Fri May 17, 2013 9:47 am
Washing machines
by T1 Terry » Wed May 08, 2013 5:05 pm
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I was reading a thread on the other forum about whether to take a washing machine or not, some interesting replies. One was from lesley (Swisslulu)...
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Best I don't ask what google search you did Bruce, Dottie got me into enough trouble last time, if she ever suggests a search with Abalone in the...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat May 11, 2013 1:12 am
Dumb Dunny!!
by Chuck » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:11 am
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Dunno what's happened with this gizmo..
Dunny 001.jpg Dunny 002.jpg
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That's a classic Martin!!! Yep, there's a place for the crap for sure!!!
Good to see all these BIG problems just need a small fix.
:lol: ;) :idea:
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Last post by BruceS Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:41 pm
HELP! Water leak under shower base!
by Greynomad » Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:21 pm
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HELP!
Our Winnie Explorer has apparently sprung a water leak UNDER the shower base - an apparently fully enclosed area with no obvious access...
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Craig,
Thanks for the info.
Leak now fixed.
Your Alpine has a concertina door where our Explorer has a shelf unit & boxed pivot for our fold-down...
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Last post by Greynomad Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:37 am
Plastic water pipe fittings
by BobnBev » Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:16 am
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Has anyone had a problem with the plastic pipe coming lose from the plug in fittings??. I rearanged the plumbing in the van some time back, and all...
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I have Hepworth compression fittings throughout Wilbor, both hot and cold. I have never had a leak either. They have an insert and I found them...
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Last post by Wilbor Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:43 am
Water Pump
by Kelvin12 » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:56 am
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G'Day All,
Anyone had experience with Shurflo New Revolution 4008 water pumps. They sound like the bees knees ?????
Dirk
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Peter,
Every 12v pump I look at all were rated at the higher pressure of 55psi.
Dirk
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Last post by Kelvin12 Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:59 am
Shower screen door
by norman » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:27 am
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I have ordered one of those rollaway shower screen doors, have I done the right thing. Anyone fitted one and any pitfalls along the way...All replies...
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I think they are a great idea and have often considered getting one but have always found something else to spend the dollars on.
George
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Last post by Newcastle George Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:32 pm
Water proof Ceiling Vent.
by Kelvin12 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:20 pm
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G'Day All,
Looking for waterproof through roof / ceiling vents. Hopefully I can use these to comply with the new LPG regs. might need a couple to do...
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Four seasons vent finally arrived, the 4 vent lids are actually 2 piece hollow covers and have an open cavity system which allows air flow even...
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Last post by Kelvin12 Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:25 am
New Anode
by Wilbor » Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:49 pm
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I knew I was replacing this too early, I reckon I would have got at least another month out of it :lol:
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Saved $35.00 - lost the house? :roll: :roll: :roll: :)
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Last post by SteveW Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:10 am
Toilet Additive
by BARS » Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:13 pm
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Has the question of Commercial verses Home Mix ever been resolved?
If Commercial - What brand?
If home mix - What formula?
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Run Peter run.. :lol:
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Last post by Dot Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:49 pm
water tank size
by BACAMICK » Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:53 pm
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in the middle of drawing my water tank up and am after some rough sizes u all hold i can get one made easly that is rectangle that will hold 450 l or...
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We are talking about touring the highways, aren't we? I cannot see any reason to carry separate tanks of water or separate tanks of fuel whilst...
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Last post by Craig Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:20 pm
Virgin Camper and HWS
by RussellB[SA] » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:06 am
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What to people do?
Virgin camping soon, do I leave Truma HWS on gas all the time or turn it off and on before use.
Will it use more gas to come up...
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All the more fun Russell, just make sure you both have a good soap up before you try to get in the shower.. just give it a try :lol: :lol: be...
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Last post by RussellB[SA] Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:37 pm
ANODE hot water service
by laurieoz » Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:48 am
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I have a Caver Cascade hot water service (gas and 240 v )in my RV - 12 years old
I can not get any information on the unit. It is english and the...
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I just got the van back from service and decided to change the anode. All went well till the last turn of the mongrel. It ended up 6 metres away on...
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Last post by bellett65 Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:39 am
Mud dobber n a hot water service
by BobnBev » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:11 pm
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Daughter rang at 5.30 in the morning, Dad theres water dripping from the light globe up stairs( sh.....t) up I get dress in 20 sec.Yep there it is...
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Don't you love Mud Dauber wasps! Around here at this time of the year any thing with a stationary hole is fair game. Took off early this year, went...
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Last post by John M Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:06 am
HWS....
by norman » Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:50 pm
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Going to put a Truma HWS into our van, Mainly because it will take up less room and we can get a fglue extension that is quite small, Also has a...
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I can't comment on the current one but a couple of years ago they were having leak problems around welded seams. The stainless tank is a good idea...
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Last post by Craig Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:03 am
Suburban HWS
by Kelvin12 » Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:26 pm
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G'Day All,
Just purchased a Suburban HWS, SW6DEA. According to the screed that comes with the unit you can't mount it under a slide out. Anyone got...
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dirk,
Does your unit have the 240vac option fitted? The electric operation is still an option worth considering if you have the dual lpg/elect unit....
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