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 Towing a caravan |
PetesRRS
 Tue Jul 14 2020 2:05am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2769 · Subject: Towing a caravan |
| I use Milenco Aero. Have not had any problems with over 25000kms of towing van around Australia including many outback roads |
| 1 month in and this |
PetesRRS
Tue Aug 27 2019 6:52am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 33 · Views: 14005 · Subject: 1 month in and this |
| Yes dealer fixed. There was an error code which pointed at sensor failure. Cannot recall error code now. Sensor had to be ordered delivered next day. There was no indication anything was wrong except ... |
| 1 month in and this |
PetesRRS
Wed Aug 21 2019 4:58am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 33 · Views: 14005 · Subject: 1 month in and this |
| I had this happen to me. Turned out to be a pressure sensor in the egr system. Replaced sensor and all good |
| 20" Wheels ET53 and shims? |
PetesRRS
Tue Dec 05 2017 6:20am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 6 · Views: 3247 · Subject: 20" Wheels ET53 and shims? |
Will 275's fit on a 8.5?, was looking myself but my research led me to believe that 275's are for 9.5s. Might be wrong though 
Steve.
I replace the tyres which came on the car with BFG 27 ... |
| Wheels and Tyres |
PetesRRS
Sun Apr 02 2017 2:28am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2871 · Subject: Wheels and Tyres |
| The wheels have sensors inside them for monitoring pressure. You can check and read tyre pressures using service menu. I have fitted 275 55 20 BFG KO2 AT tyres which increased diameter by around .9 of ... |
| MY17 SVR is here and wow it was worth the wait |
PetesRRS
Mon Jan 23 2017 5:05am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 40 · Views: 15884 · Subject: MY17 SVR is here and wow it was worth the wait |
Noticed the outside temperature.. only 4 degrees. It's 35 degrees here today  |
| Towing |
PetesRRS
Mon Jan 23 2017 4:51am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 7 · Views: 3786 · Subject: Towing |
I use extension mirrors made by Milenco. Work well no issues as far as I am concerned.
Here is a link. http://www.milenco.com/products/mirrors/grand-aero-3-xxl-mirrors
Cheers |
| What is inside the headlamp led "oval"? |
PetesRRS
Wed Jan 04 2017 6:18am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 19 · Views: 10813 · Subject: What is inside the headlamp led "oval"? |
| Same. But also find they come on when passing very close to an object. When I drive out of my driveway I pass very close to a brick wall and I find the right side lamp turns on and lights up the wall ... |
| Leaking rear differential seal |
PetesRRS
Fri Nov 18 2016 7:07am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11688 · Subject: Leaking rear differential seal |
| Yeah van is certainly high but great off road. Now just had a call from service guy. Found oil leak in diff but also found a bearing rotates in diff housing therefore new diff required. I have a rear ... |
| On My Third Set Of Wipers! |
PetesRRS
Thu Nov 10 2016 6:07am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 25 · Views: 14564 · Subject: On My Third Set Of Wipers! |
| I have the infamous smear as well |
| Leaking rear differential seal |
PetesRRS
Thu Nov 10 2016 5:58am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11688 · Subject: Leaking rear differential seal |
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| Two weeks in |
PetesRRS
Mon Apr 04 2016 7:38am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 44 · Views: 16247 · Subject: Two weeks in |
Found wrapping the Snatch around the tub, don't know what's in it yet , worked well. I don't know where I will attach if needed at the front. This car is way behind my old R50 in many ways.
Take of ... |
| Goodbye Mercedes…..Hello RRS |
PetesRRS
Wed Mar 30 2016 5:56am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 20 · Views: 13825 · Subject: Goodbye Mercedes…..Hello RRS |
PeteRRS, What tyres are you going to use ion your Gibb River Trip?
Hi Rangie. I have been debating that one for a couple of weeks but have decide to stay with original tyres. Pirelli Scorpion Verdes. ... |
| Goodbye Mercedes…..Hello RRS |
PetesRRS
Tue Mar 29 2016 6:56am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 20 · Views: 13825 · Subject: Goodbye Mercedes…..Hello RRS |
| They are certainly a great vehicle. Soon to test mine out in the outback and along the Gipps River Road towing our off-road caravan 3200kgs when loaded. |
| What should be in the tool Kit |
PetesRRS
Sun Mar 06 2016 6:49am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 44 · Views: 19600 · Subject: What should be in the tool Kit |
| When traveling I carry ARB tyre plug kit, compressor, socket set, screw driver set, booster battery, pliers etc, epoxy putty etc. Jumper leads, windscreen glass repair kit. Oil, coolant additive and w ... |
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