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I have noticed that my Webasto CR165 fridge freezer is not pulling the temperature down low enough. The motor seems to run almost continously but the temperature is still about 10c could it be low on fridge gas? it runs at 24 volt and there is plenty of power there.

Off road in southern Spain.

Decided to go for the Fulda Ecotrans tyres in 9.5 R17.5 ordered direct from Germany they are a drive axle tyre but then the front axle drives! So should be ok? They appear similar to the Michelins that were on it originally (but cheaper)

Just ordered Fula ecotrans all round in 9.5 R17.5 for my 814da

Yes, the Om366 has a belt driven air cooled compressor that drives a full air braking system. I shall have to look into the Vario`s compressor to see if its upto the job without stressing it too much.

Has anyone got a recommendation for inflating truck tyres? I know mine are not that big at 9.5 R17.5 but it can take a long time to inflate with a 12 volt compressor you can also inflate with the engine driven compressor, but as yet I have not tried that with the Mercedes Vario compressor...

Yes, That is definately for the heater

Hello Grapework, I am looking for 9.5 R17.5 as that`s what I have now, but mines 4 wheel drive, so came on that size. I am looking at Fulda tyres at the moment but they are not cheap!!! Be careful about changing the final gearing to much, I did this on a Land Rover and it was hard to get it in...

Thanks Sitec, I am going to swap the drive axle tyres onto the front give it a run round to see what its like, but I think its the way to go.

CHINESE TYRES!! After a blow out of a rear tyre, I think I will purchase a set of new Firestones. I am looking at the FD600 drive axle tyres, they are not recommended for the steer axle, but as the front does both drive and steer, I was wondering if anyone has expierience of these on the...

I don`t have a problem with my Vario door locks yet ! but I fitted a couple of high security locks on the cab doors. They are an additional lock that I drilled and fitted into the door and then cut a hole into the pillar to fit the bit that lock goes into. They are anti saw or drill! and came...

Nick, thats as expensive as some that i have seen, does it work ok and access all areas?

Does anyone have any information on a diagnostics or code reader for the round port of a Mercedes Vario 814 da 2002, i think it might be handy to have one.

Does anyone have any information on a diagnostics or code reader for the round port of a Mercedes Vario 814 da 2002, i think it might be handy to have one.

If you are thinking about a sprinter, but think it may be a bit on the small side have you thought about the Mercedes Vario 814 7.5 ton and available in 4x4 Mercedes parts available world wide. Also a good read before deciding is a book by Steve Wrigelsworth "how to build an overland camper"

To round off the corners with glass fibre would require cutting away material where the two panels meet and could create a weakness in the corners, unless you could put the strength back in, by creating a joining method inside.

I have just installed a new 3 stage water filter...

What is the best tyre pressures to run a Vario 814da at ? I have 9.5 x 17.5 tyres on mine, A 7500kgs truck with metric 17.5 rims is recommended at 95 psi front and 75 for the rear. I run at about 6250kgs and have 65 in the front and 70 in the rear, but thought I would ask what other people...

Yes, quite right! you need to be registered as a motor caravan, for them to be able to make the alteration. But that was an easy step to take.

My ALDE heating boiler kept throwing up a fault. it would say "overheat red fail" Bearing in mind that I bought it second hand on ebay, I thought I would be on my own ! regarding support from the manufacturer. I contacted them, and they suggested a couple of things that may help, but it did...