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Azurepink · Azurepink

We have a 800w inverter. Should we run a 700w microwave oven from the 800w inverter? Any and all comments very welcome.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

I have a DMax ute and recently took it to a panelbeater to see how much it would cost to have a dent taken out of the tailgate. The dent was a "push-in" type, which had not damaged the paint and it didn't have sharp creases in the dent. He told me one of his guys would do it at the workshop for a couple...

barina · barina

After running cccleaner last night. I had to reload my tabs in Firefox. But I cannot get the Facebook page, tells me no secure connection,. I have tried going in from other websites but seems to have completely blocked Facebook. Any ideas please?

Renrut · Renrut

Good Park to stay with a pet at Merimbula or close by

Gundog · Gundog

In my search for the ultimate life on the road van, I have decided 5th wheelers deprive me of somewhere to put a tinny. So a search on the net today I found a 27' American made van with slide outsSlide outs how dust proof/water proof are they.27' is it too longIt has AU compliance I'm considering making th...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi My truck has two CB radios, they were in it when I purchased it. I have not heard much of interest on either. Could people tell me what the difference is between the two types in easy understandable language. Secondly what type should I use for Nomad purposes when I get out of town a bit. Thirdly how shou...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...

cjt55 · cjt55

I have a Lemair XQB22 top loading washing machine and the bowl protector is now beyond repair. Does anyone know if you can buy a replacement and if so from where? Otherwise any suggestions to keep the bowl stable while travelling would be much appreciated. Cheers CJ

diwayne · diwayne

Hi all. Looking for info re a toolbox set up in the back of my BT50 dual cab towing a fifth wheeler. Any ideas including photos would be great. Cheers Wayne.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Yesterday I had the opportunity to have the Pajero and van washed by a good friend and his daughter while I watched and sweated!!!! They own a truck contracting business, and also have a weighbridge. I had all the water tanks full and gear loaded as well as 3 x 10 liter water containers in the van,and incl...

micols51 · micols51

Have just purchased a Nissan Navara D40 Auto. I am towing a Viscount Newport 17'6" caravan. Request advice as to what is the recommended gear for towing of the van. i.e., leave the auto in drive with overdrive on/off?? Owners manual is very sketchy with regards to info when towing caravans. I h...

beehive · beehive

Hello to anyone who can help me with my questions. I have a new nissan nivara ute with air bags fitted.I have only done 6,000 klms so springs are not bedded in yet. Being a twin cab ute i have been told i should put some sort of load in the back to weight it down.I bought a near new Bailey orion van yesterday an...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Our van has the 2 x 4 seasons vents and two wind-up vents each with fly mesh under them. Given how far into the centre of the roof they are - particularly the 4 seasons ones, how do you clean off the red dust, leaves, bugs and other rubbish off them

anthonyc · anthonyc

Just bought an old coaster and want to fit out. Mechanically very sound. Not sure where and what to start on. Any advice would be appreciated.

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

We have a 5 year old waeco that will no longer work on 12 volt. It works very well on 240 but shows a red error light as soon as we switch it over. All the leads are good and 12 volt plug.

JayDee · JayDee

We live in Logan City virtually a suburb of Brisbane in Queensland.Just wondering if anyone living in this region has had a diesel heater installed.I would like to make contact with you for further discussions.P.M. me if you wish and I will give you my details. or the.rodgersplace@gmail.comThank...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I am rewiring the tug. (not happy with the way it was set up originally). I am running a separate wire from the start battery to an andersen plug for the van fridge. Would there be any problems with running this wire through a redarc V.S.R. (I have a spare one) to eliminate possibility of a flat start batte...

Gundog · Gundog

If you are in an area that is about to change over to NBN fibre service, think again about purchasing or the free modem/router or router option. I have been on the NBN for 2 years, at first I was not impressed because it didn't seem to be much faster than ADSL2, are starting to run various speed tests I foun...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Due to the high temperatures we are currently experiencing in SA I want to get a suitable 12 volt fan to use when free camping. I would be grateful for advice on models that really are efficient. I have looked at the oscillating type which can be fixed to either the wall or ceiling however they need to be wi...

ken thomas · ken thomas

How do you stop the advertising on the site from continually changing, I know it is for the forums benefit but it is using my small downloads Ken

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	Inverter question (Preview) We have a 800w inverter. Should we run a 700w microwave oven from the 800w inverter? Any and all comments very welcome.	Azurepink	10	1580	11:13 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Philw
	Dents in your tailgate ute (Preview) I have a DMax ute and recently took it to a panelbeater to see how much it would cost to have a dent taken out of the tailgate. The dent was a "push-in" type, which had not damaged the paint and it didn't have sharp creases in the dent. He told me one of his guys would do it at the workshop for a couple...	Bruce and Bev	9	3143	03:29 PM Feb 19, 2015 by Delta18
	no secure connection (Preview) After running cccleaner last night. I had to reload my tabs in Firefox. But I cannot get the Facebook page, tells me no secure connection,. I have tried going in from other websites but seems to have completely blocked Facebook. Any ideas please?	barina	5	799	01:16 PM Feb 15, 2015 by barina
	Caravan Park (Preview) Good Park to stay with a pet at Merimbula or close by	Renrut	5	1139	10:37 AM Feb 16, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Vans wiyh slide outs (Preview) In my search for the ultimate life on the road van, I have decided 5th wheelers deprive me of somewhere to put a tinny. So a search on the net today I found a 27' American made van with slide outsSlide outs how dust proof/water proof are they.27' is it too longIt has AU compliance I'm considering making th...	Gundog	3	893	10:09 AM Feb 15, 2015 by iana
	Cb radios usefull types (Preview) Hi My truck has two CB radios, they were in it when I purchased it. I have not heard much of interest on either. Could people tell me what the difference is between the two types in easy understandable language. Secondly what type should I use for Nomad purposes when I get out of town a bit. Thirdly how shou...	Jaahn	19	2565	10:36 AM Feb 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Changing your Van VIN plate (Preview) My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...	Bruce and Bev	16	1781	08:31 PM Mar 30, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Washing Machine Bowl Protector (2) (Preview) I have a Lemair XQB22 top loading washing machine and the bowl protector is now beyond repair. Does anyone know if you can buy a replacement and if so from where? Otherwise any suggestions to keep the bowl stable while travelling would be much appreciated. Cheers CJ	cjt55	2	551	04:02 PM Feb 16, 2015 by cjt55
	tool box (Preview) Hi all. Looking for info re a toolbox set up in the back of my BT50 dual cab towing a fifth wheeler. Any ideas including photos would be great. Cheers Wayne.	diwayne	3	807	06:31 PM Feb 17, 2015 by diwayne
	Weights.... (Preview) Yesterday I had the opportunity to have the Pajero and van washed by a good friend and his daughter while I watched and sweated!!!! They own a truck contracting business, and also have a weighbridge. I had all the water tanks full and gear loaded as well as 3 x 10 liter water containers in the van,and incl...	aussie_paul	15	1552	11:27 PM Feb 17, 2015 by Delta18
	Correct Towing Gear (Preview) Have just purchased a Nissan Navara D40 Auto. I am towing a Viscount Newport 17'6" caravan. Request advice as to what is the recommended gear for towing of the van. i.e., leave the auto in drive with overdrive on/off?? Owners manual is very sketchy with regards to info when towing caravans. I h...	micols51	6	1606	02:10 PM Feb 15, 2015 by Trevor law
	new vehicle and a 2013 uk bailey caravan. (Preview) Hello to anyone who can help me with my questions. I have a new nissan nivara ute with air bags fitted.I have only done 6,000 klms so springs are not bedded in yet. Being a twin cab ute i have been told i should put some sort of load in the back to weight it down.I bought a near new Bailey orion van yesterday an...	beehive	12	1337	05:58 PM Feb 15, 2015 by Radar
	Cleaning fly mesh on roof vents (Preview) Our van has the 2 x 4 seasons vents and two wind-up vents each with fly mesh under them. Given how far into the centre of the roof they are - particularly the 4 seasons ones, how do you clean off the red dust, leaves, bugs and other rubbish off them	Bruce and Bev	4	818	09:59 PM Feb 12, 2015 by Olley46
	New bare coaster (Preview) Just bought an old coaster and want to fit out. Mechanically very sound. Not sure where and what to start on. Any advice would be appreciated.	anthonyc	12	1476	06:00 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Waeco won't work on 12 volt (Preview) We have a 5 year old waeco that will no longer work on 12 volt. It works very well on 240 but shows a red error light as soon as we switch it over. All the leads are good and 12 volt plug.	scottynbulldog	8	1474	09:16 PM Feb 19, 2015 by hako
	Installing a diesel heater (Preview) We live in Logan City virtually a suburb of Brisbane in Queensland.Just wondering if anyone living in this region has had a diesel heater installed.I would like to make contact with you for further discussions.P.M. me if you wish and I will give you my details. or the.rodgersplace@gmail.comThank...	JayDee	12	1644	02:05 PM Feb 10, 2015 by dragonfly1
	Tug wiring for van fridge (Preview) I am rewiring the tug. (not happy with the way it was set up originally). I am running a separate wire from the start battery to an andersen plug for the van fridge. Would there be any problems with running this wire through a redarc V.S.R. (I have a spare one) to eliminate possibility of a flat start batte...	wasn_me	5	992	03:57 PM Feb 10, 2015 by wasn_me
	NBN do you need the modem/router the ISP's want to sell you. (Preview) If you are in an area that is about to change over to NBN fibre service, think again about purchasing or the free modem/router or router option. I have been on the NBN for 2 years, at first I was not impressed because it didn't seem to be much faster than ADSL2, are starting to run various speed tests I foun...	Gundog	1	2014	09:53 PM Feb 8, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	12 Volt Fans (Preview) Due to the high temperatures we are currently experiencing in SA I want to get a suitable 12 volt fan to use when free camping. I would be grateful for advice on models that really are efficient. I have looked at the oscillating type which can be fixed to either the wall or ceiling however they need to be wi...	Bravehearts	12	6464	07:36 PM Feb 10, 2015 by Plain Truth
	annoying advertising (Preview) How do you stop the advertising on the site from continually changing, I know it is for the forums benefit but it is using my small downloads Ken	ken thomas	12	1413	12:38 PM Feb 9, 2015 by ken thomas
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