Advice and help involving any mechanical issues.
Hino Coaster 4WD
by Swisslulu » Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:06 pm
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Okay troops, this vehicle has become available by a fellow resident here at RVHB. It is 4x4 Hino Coaster Motorhome conversion. Itβs listed on Gumtree...
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Thanks for that extra information Peter and Sandra. Just hammered the last nail into the coffin.
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Last post by Swisslulu Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:16 am
Grr
by Kappy » Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:19 am
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I just spent over an hour drafting a post with pics and when I went to preview, stated I was forbidden.
and all was lost in cyber space.
I had used...
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I'll contact you via the PM system.
I'm not sure if you mean the forum software or the photo album software.
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Last post by BruceS Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:00 am
Independent inspection of motor home in W.A?
by 2Smiths » Wed May 16, 2018 1:05 pm
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Hi all,
As mentioned briefly in my intro. my wife and I are looking to purchase a motor home to do some longer-term travelling and free-camping...
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Keep it registered in WA..
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Last post by dapope Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:06 pm
Front Indicators OH1418
by Kappy » Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:40 pm
For some time now I've been searching for replacement front indicators for my Bus.
The right hand side had been knocked out by the previous owner,...
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Last post by Kappy Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:40 pm
5th wheeler ball
by BruceS » Thu May 31, 2018 8:42 pm
Fifth wheel ball hitch
$550
Mannum, South Australia
75 mm heavy duty ball hitch ,fully engineered by D,ANGELO engineering.
Folds down below the tray...
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Last post by BruceS Thu May 31, 2018 8:42 pm
Bitumen paint on timber
by Craig » Fri May 25, 2018 9:21 pm
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I have been getting the recently purchased camper ready to take out bush and had to do a repair on the ply floor. It looks like the previous owner...
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Thanks all. I have decided not to paint on bitumen although I did dab it on each screw in the new section of floor I replaced.
Thanks El Gringo,...
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Last post by Craig Sun May 27, 2018 9:05 pm
Electrical issue Merc OH1418
by Kappy » Wed May 02, 2018 11:49 pm
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Hi Guys,
Looking for some guidance regarding an electrical/starter issue.
Recently notice I had no dash lights and the handbrake tell tail light...
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Just an update on my progress.
I disconnected the negative link on the battery/s and re connected.
Turn on ignition and I have dash instruments...
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Last post by Kappy Thu May 03, 2018 11:53 pm
Headlight Conversion
by Kappy » Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:32 am
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HI, Not sure if this belongs in here.
I have a Mercedes OH1418 ex Vic school bus.
This rig has 4 sealed beam headlight, that are sorta OK.
Wanting...
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Did up a 70's Jap coupe years back. Changed the original low beam outers to Hella 55/130W high/lows and put 150W landing lights in the original high...
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Last post by Barboots Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:34 pm
Tyre Pressure
by tomcarm » Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:08 am
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Tyre Pressure
We just replaced our tyres on our Chevy Silverado 2500 with Falken All Terrain 185 x 18R.
The truck returned with 65 psi.
Our previous...
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just use a tyre waddy or a hammer!
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Last post by BruceS Fri Mar 23, 2018 3:00 pm
EPDM roof and solar panels
by Vik351 » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:27 am
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Who has a EPDM roof and solar panels and how did ya do it...???
MY bloke doesnt wanna drill through the rubber ...!!! might cause a leak ;)
Well...
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Big bubbles, no troubles...!!!
Thats what the man says... thats how it is, so well put it in the book for now...!!!
vik...
Interesting ... :lol:...
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Last post by Vik351 Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:52 pm
Iveco Daily with a winch
by Vik351 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:03 am
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How many motorhomes (Not 4x4) do ya see with a winch out there...???
Ya big white box which is black top only aint ever gunna need one, But a couple...
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vik...???
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Last post by Vik351 Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:17 pm
Hold the door...!!!
by Vik351 » Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:16 pm
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Got the humpy, just need a door holder...!!!
These any good...???
I want the door to be able to swing 180 deg not stop at 90 and be a pain in...
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A Bunnings search will find a lot of suitable door stops after you eliminate the unsuitable ones.
Your major issue would be UV stability so be...
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Last post by Lance Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:12 am
Fuel Filters for Detroit GM
by nedskelly » Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:30 am
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Changing out my filters and have a ? regarding fuel filters. The filters I am replacing are the the same dimensions, the new replacements, Fleetguard...
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Yea Bruce, got the manual when it's not a manual
Sometimes wish it had a pedal so I could use the clutch instead of nippon denso or whoeva they...
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Last post by Vik351 Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:41 am
Hail Cover
by Marty » Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:34 pm
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Hi Everyone, As we have had 2 caravans (including current one) damaged by hail I am thinking of making some hail covers for the front and back, the...
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Thanks Terry, Marty
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Last post by Marty Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:54 am
Slow drain
by Mrcoolabah1au » Thu Nov 09, 2017 8:00 pm
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If I got away for a couple of days without the car π when I come home π the battery is very low or has not got enough in it to start everything is...
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Auto elect said it has two dead π cell that the battery was four years old π
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:29 pm
Caravan weights and towing
by Lance » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:13 pm
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A great initiative by some members of the Victorian Police Force has bought about a series of weigh-ins at several spots with very strong public...
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:o :shock:
often the manufacturers weight figure on the compliance plate is a work of fiction to begin with...... it will be a real can of worms...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:28 pm
Removing original decal from aluminum van
by tomcarm » Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:28 pm
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Advice please...
The original decal on the van is wearing away and looking shoddy.
How do I best remove the decal and more importantly how can I...
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Ebay has lots of decal removal stuff, you can get liquid or mechanical things to do it. I bought our business decals from the UK, cost of them plus...
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Last post by native pepper Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:40 pm
Bathurst
by Mrcoolabah1au » Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:43 pm
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ππππ who winning π³π³π³
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Re fresh...
last to third...cos... Hey Charger get outa the effin way...!!! :evil: :x :twisted:
vik... 8-)
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Last post by Vik351 Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:44 pm
Tyre Pressure Sensor
by Newcastle George » Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:53 am
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For anyone interested in a tyre pressure sensor Have a look here .
George
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All well and good when your stopped... tap tap ... bng bng ...
but it's the ones on the move that git yis...!!!
vik...
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Last post by Vik351 Fri Sep 29, 2017 3:48 pm
E V Battery from toytoa camery
by BobnBev » Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:52 am
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Hi All ,
A friend came around a few days back with a battery from a Toyota camery hybrid . I thought it would have been lithium but it was NM Hid...
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Hi All ,
A friend came around a few days back with a battery from a Toyota camery hybrid . I thought it would have been lithium but it was NM Hid...
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:41 pm
Tyre Dog readings.
by Dot » Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:58 pm
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George B here I have just installed the tyredog tyre pressure system has anyone else had a discrepancy between the pressure readings and the actual...
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Yes I cover the red flashing light as its near imposable to set them as spot on . Found that when we first started to use them. I have repaired some...
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Last post by BobnBev Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:04 pm
Bus suspension
by GoinBush » Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:29 pm
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Should we be looking for a bus with airbag suspension? My mate the driver, says we do, but I keep finding suitable buses without it. I care more...
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Yes. Deviating further from the OP's questions, some Grand Cherokees have air suspension. It's referred to as Quadralift, is optional on any model,...
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Last post by Barboots Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:53 pm
Commodore scan tool?
by BruceS » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:49 pm
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Anyone got or know about using a scan tool on a VZ 2005 Commodore?
I think I've got the common oil pressure sending unit failure & after I replace it...
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No, The buick was built in the 70's and was a FWD engine.
GMH turned it into a RWD and powered the VN-VY. It was a little noisy but was more and...
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Last post by jon_d Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:18 pm
G&S Chassis?
by T1 Terry » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:25 pm
A link to a few nasties and a recall regarding these chassis
Some of the photos also on similar named posts are quite an eye opener so certainly...
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:25 pm
gearbox
by Mrcoolabah1au » Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:48 pm
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what the cheapest way to fix automatic gear box problem with second gear first works fine and so dose third gear as well reverse still working :?:...
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Sadly, the only real fix is to change it to a manual transmission or an auto out of the V8 Holden or Ford, the Navara auto was never built to handle...
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