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SLUG · SLUG

Should I Really Join Facebook? (Priceless)A good laugh for people in the over 60 Group! When I bought my Blackberry, I thought about the 30-year business I ran with 1800 employees, all without a cell phone that plays music, takes videos, pictures and communicates with Facebook and Twitter. I signed...

frednme · frednme

hi all, have a thetford cassette in my new/2ndhand campervan since I got it the water indicator on the side has never filled and I can't get it to flush - resorted to a 2 litre bottle finally. the push button did make a noise, now it doesn't do that. phoned the rv company I got it from who said advised me t...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

My Swan now has a second tank,what 12v pump is good for me,can I mount it under Jayco with a cover

JohnR · JohnR

Have some issues if someone could help with?? We have 2013 23' Jayco Outback with 2 x 120w solar panels. 100w battery with Drifter SETEC display monitor. When away from 240v power we are finding that with lights, TV, Gas Heater the system does not allow all to operate. If we have the heating on then we nee...

snap1946 · snap1946

Madda, So is this correct?? As I went yesterday to the Dept of Transport with both the High Tensile bolt and the chain. And they said it was fine. More of an overkill if anything. YET... On a Facebook page yesterday afternoon< I was told that all chains have to be WELDED, Not Bolted??? So go figure... S...

Vic41 · Vic41

I was wondering what battery life others get from their devices before they have to charge them again. SWMBO has a Toshiba Laptop 2009 model that gives only about 3 hours of battery life in use, but a new Toshiba laptop/notebook she has gives 10 hours battery life use before re-charging, also has a vis...

V - L · V - L

I have a mate who has just bought a new Ford Ranger ute to tow his van. All lights on his van ( clearance and blinkers and tail ) work with no problem, but when the brake pedal on the tug is applied the brake lights on the van will not work. He has had the vehicle back to the dealer and they have replaced the comp...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all Now I know we have our favorites BUT my contract with Telstra comes up soon and I want the best mobile and mobile internet service I can get. It will be interesting to see who says what. RIP Robin Williams, nanno nanno. Safe travels

Allany · Allany

I have just acquired a new second hand Concept caravan i have portable solar panels however i would like a roof mounted panel how have others mounted their panels and where on the roof? also how did you find getting the wiring to the front boot? allan

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Finally the parts arrived at Jayco Ballarat to replace the rear right tail light moulding I damaged. More than 6 weeks to get Jayco spare parts is very strange as we are only 100km up the road from the factory. I had the van booked in on the Monday a little over a week ago. As we wanted to spend a night free cam...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all I started this thread to see if anyone else is having trouble with the MY series GPS's. I recently returned one under warranty,,, long story,, but it just didn't work properly since new. After 3 tries and much correspondence I finally received a replacement,, good news and thanks Navman. Howev...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi all seek some help identify ing a wdh i saw on a van in a caravan yard in wodonga , the guy said he had not seen one before but said the owner who traded the van said it was the best thing since sliced bread , we have seen 2 now one in tassie where we were last year , jim over there said the same , he reckon you,d n...

koalaboy · koalaboy

Hi we are looking for a New to us tug just wondering what you have and why you chosen it , and any to stay away from , we have a 17ft a van 1570kg and ball weight 145 kg this is our first van and the v6 triton struggles on the hills

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams

Phil C · Phil C

Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...

didi · didi

Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

Got this in this morning

Johnty · Johnty

We are looking to buy our first CB radio and as we are newbys could someone advise us as to whether the Uniden brand and in particular the UH 7760 is a good model as it has the controls on the hand piece. The other model being considered is the GME and it provides a similar setup. In addition there seems to be...

earthbound55 · earthbound55

I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...

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	NEW GADGETS ETC (Preview) Should I Really Join Facebook? (Priceless)A good laugh for people in the over 60 Group! When I bought my Blackberry, I thought about the 30-year business I ran with 1800 employees, all without a cell phone that plays music, takes videos, pictures and communicates with Facebook and Twitter. I signed...	SLUG	7	1261	11:20 AM Aug 23, 2014 by Phil C
	the thetford (Preview) hi all, have a thetford cassette in my new/2ndhand campervan since I got it the water indicator on the side has never filled and I can't get it to flush - resorted to a 2 litre bottle finally. the push button did make a noise, now it doesn't do that. phoned the rv company I got it from who said advised me t...	frednme	10	1241	07:42 PM Aug 23, 2014 by kesa32
	More on water pump (Preview) My Swan now has a second tank,what 12v pump is good for me,can I mount it under Jayco with a cover	Bayonetmadness	2	510	09:47 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Baz421
	12 Volt/Water Pump (Preview) Have some issues if someone could help with?? We have 2013 23' Jayco Outback with 2 x 120w solar panels. 100w battery with Drifter SETEC display monitor. When away from 240v power we are finding that with lights, TV, Gas Heater the system does not allow all to operate. If we have the heating on then we nee...	JohnR	10	2025	10:46 PM Aug 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	so work this one out (Preview) Madda, So is this correct?? As I went yesterday to the Dept of Transport with both the High Tensile bolt and the chain. And they said it was fine. More of an overkill if anything. YET... On a Facebook page yesterday afternoon< I was told that all chains have to be WELDED, Not Bolted??? So go figure... S...	snap1946	4	1005	08:19 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Battery Life - Laptops, Tablets and Mobile Phones ?????? (Preview) I was wondering what battery life others get from their devices before they have to charge them again. SWMBO has a Toshiba Laptop 2009 model that gives only about 3 hours of battery life in use, but a new Toshiba laptop/notebook she has gives 10 hours battery life use before re-charging, also has a vis...	Vic41	9	788	07:18 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
	No brake lights on rear of caravan (Preview) I have a mate who has just bought a new Ford Ranger ute to tow his van. All lights on his van ( clearance and blinkers and tail ) work with no problem, but when the brake pedal on the tug is applied the brake lights on the van will not work. He has had the vehicle back to the dealer and they have replaced the comp...	V - L	16	5537	07:40 PM Aug 20, 2014 by V - L
	Who offers the best mobile/internet service in most of Australia? (Preview) Hi all Now I know we have our favorites BUT my contract with Telstra comes up soon and I want the best mobile and mobile internet service I can get. It will be interesting to see who says what. RIP Robin Williams, nanno nanno. Safe travels	Phil C	24	1344	06:56 AM Sep 3, 2014 by Blue
	Solar Panels (Preview) I have just acquired a new second hand Concept caravan i have portable solar panels however i would like a roof mounted panel how have others mounted their panels and where on the roof? also how did you find getting the wiring to the front boot? allan	Allany	1	705	07:46 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Treecrest14
	The experience keeps on expanding... (Preview) Finally the parts arrived at Jayco Ballarat to replace the rear right tail light moulding I damaged. More than 6 weeks to get Jayco spare parts is very strange as we are only 100km up the road from the factory. I had the van booked in on the Monday a little over a week ago. As we wanted to spend a night free cam...	aussie_paul	4	657	01:25 PM Aug 13, 2014 by aussie_paul
	NAVMAN MY SERIES GPS,,,,, ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THESE GPS'S (Preview) Hi all I started this thread to see if anyone else is having trouble with the MY series GPS's. I recently returned one under warranty,,, long story,, but it just didn't work properly since new. After 3 tries and much correspondence I finally received a replacement,, good news and thanks Navman. Howev...	Baz421	13	1320	10:44 AM Sep 15, 2014 by Baz421
	weight dist hitch (Preview) hi all seek some help identify ing a wdh i saw on a van in a caravan yard in wodonga , the guy said he had not seen one before but said the owner who traded the van said it was the best thing since sliced bread , we have seen 2 now one in tassie where we were last year , jim over there said the same , he reckon you,d n...	grae and deb	17	1845	08:47 AM Dec 4, 2014 by GP
	what brand of tug do you have ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi we are looking for a New to us tug just wondering what you have and why you chosen it , and any to stay away from , we have a 17ft a van 1570kg and ball weight 145 kg this is our first van and the v6 triton struggles on the hills	koalaboy	40	2388	06:57 PM Aug 25, 2014 by koalaboy
	Wiring-Diagrams (Preview) http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams	Cruising Cruze	3	833	03:19 AM Aug 11, 2014 by johnno02
	How much current do our appliances draw from the mains? (Preview) Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...	Phil C	17	1289	07:15 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
	Cant find reviews on May West Caravans- Hoppers Crossing (Preview) Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...	didi	1	816	01:10 PM Aug 10, 2014 by SnowT
	In Wall Appliance Vent Securing (Preview) Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...	Wombat 280	3	632	09:42 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Mike C
	Are Towing Shackles Now Regulated? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Got this in this morning	isuzuswag	51	15425	12:53 PM Aug 15, 2014 by elliemike
	Uniden UH 7760 (Preview) We are looking to buy our first CB radio and as we are newbys could someone advise us as to whether the Uniden brand and in particular the UH 7760 is a good model as it has the controls on the hand piece. The other model being considered is the GME and it provides a similar setup. In addition there seems to be...	Johnty	9	1067	03:52 PM Sep 14, 2014 by KFT
	Water tank on roof? (Preview) I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...	earthbound55	15	1053	08:19 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Baz421
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