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Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

[spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...

JohnR · JohnR

The issue of grey water comes up in this forum and others on a regular basis and has been concerning us for some time.A recent picture of a set up in the Caravan & Motor Home (Edition 203) gave me something to think about. After a couple of visits to the local plumbers, Plumbtec in Mildura, we have come...

JohnR · JohnR

Gas heater installation now complete and certified under NSW regulations.Runs on about 3 to heat the van. Needed to have flue positioned below a window and consequently required window switch that kills the heater should the window in question be opened. Costing as follows Unit $1,500, Window Swi...

CMan · CMan

Hi All Well I just took delivery of a Suzuki SX 4 to tow behind the RV. The gear to hook it up is quite expensive and if I get a stone guard it will add another $550 on top of the cost. This is not the real issue however as I have read that sand can do a lot of damage to the paint work. The stone guard will do nothing t...

obi · obi

I have a 100 watt modified sine wave inverter. would that be big enough to run a double bed duel control electric blanket off a 110 amp deep cycle battery with a 120 watt solar panel on the roof of my van?. I have also been looking at a 300 watt pure sine wave inverter from super cheap for $149.00 but I seem to r...

Hendo · Hendo

Hi My brother has just ordered a new 21' van and can't make up his mind re fitting a compressor fridge or a 3 way fridge. The van will have 2 x 150 solar panels and 2 x 120 amp hr batteries. I told him to join the Grey Nomads and ask for advice but he is too shy. Can anyone give some advice, it would be much apprecia...

sarg · sarg

Can anyone out there tell me what temp. range my wheel bearings should run at? I have a small pop top with a few changes. It is a single axle with 15" wheels and light truck tyres. Fully loaded it would be about a tonne, (I think) but have not weighed it fully loaded yet. As some of you might rememb...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Q: Is there any advantage in adding solar panels to an existing system? ie insitu: 3x120ah batteries 2x80kw solar panels and a 2000kw inverter (3.6kw Onan genny with charger for back up). Have room on the roof for a 200kw solar panel. The current system is handling my demand ok, any advantage in insta...

Phil C · Phil C

One of the big issues we face is heating the van during cold nights on batteries. I found the solution! We purchased a "envi convection heater" on line www.envi-heat.com Make sure you get the Australian variant for 240V This heater ticks all the boxes, being only 475W it works well with an...

Lomes · Lomes

Hi everyone we have a bus which seem to keep letting water in along the windows have rescaled some and it did rain for weeks without a leak ya all fixed I thought but no after 2months more leaks. now I'm thinking of maybe fitting some sort of guttering / moulding to the roof to stop the water running dow...

Legendts · Legendts

Hi All Please read the attached sheet its frightening to look at something like this as it could have been the instrument of a fatal accident please convoy this to as many folk and members as possible. Many thanks Brian Kelleher President ATCM&CC INCPlease read the attached .pdf file - CARAV...

Vanderee · Vanderee

True or false?? It has me beat ! A hot aluminium radiator retains a static voltage when hot. Even with ignition off. Test for yourself. Mine did on a Toyota REV 4. I replaced the radiator,the core just fell out into pieces like " brittle" it's about eight years old. The right Toyota long life c...

Vanderee · Vanderee

True or false?? It has me beat ! A hot aluminium radiator retains a static voltage when hot. Even with ignition off. Test for yourself. Mine did on a Toyota REV 4. I replaced the radiator,the core just fell out into pieces like " brittle" it's about eight years old. The right Toyota long life c...

Cupie · Cupie

I realize that this is a controversial subject & I watched with interest a TV session on 4WD Pro Tips last night. A representative from 360 Gearbox & Diffs (I think that was their business name) stated quite emphatically that you should not tow in 5th gear & went on to describe why. She als...

Moonraker · Moonraker

I have just purchased a 120 amp folding solar panel kit with regulator. I have found that the voltage from it is intermittent between and about 18 volts. I put a 12 volt light across the alligator clips and the light flashes on and off about twice a second. This is in sunlight of course. Can anyone advise...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

Hi guys I need info on duel batteries. At the moment I have a 95 amp battery in my avan poptop it also has a solar panel attached on the roof I would like to change this to two 105 amps ones joined together the reason being is that i have them at home one to power my electric motor and the other one is in my 4x4 bo...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, Just wondering where you run the coax cable through the fire wall of the current model Colorado Crew Cab Ute. I need to bring it in from behind the glove box (passenger) side as the cable is not long enough to trace around to driver side then under dash to passenger side where the actual radio wi...

TA · TA

Hi to all , Just wondering what if any guages we should install on our 3 ltr turbo diesel Prado to keep a eye on things when we travel many thanks Tony & Kerrie

TA · TA

Hi to all was wondering what if any guages i should install on my 3 ltr turbo diesel to help keep a eye on thing as we travel many thanks Tony

Cloak · Cloak

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/78cc-Skillmeister-Chainsaw-with-24-Bar-and-chain-/191215371541

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	Fuel Consumption (Preview) [spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...	Nomad1946	23	2964	08:18 PM Jul 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Grey Water Storage (Preview) The issue of grey water comes up in this forum and others on a regular basis and has been concerning us for some time.A recent picture of a set up in the Caravan & Motor Home (Edition 203) gave me something to think about. After a couple of visits to the local plumbers, Plumbtec in Mildura, we have come...	JohnR	20	6092	06:05 PM Jul 5, 2014 by JohnR
	Truma E2400 Gas Heater (Update) (Preview) Gas heater installation now complete and certified under NSW regulations.Runs on about 3 to heat the van. Needed to have flue positioned below a window and consequently required window switch that kills the heater should the window in question be opened. Costing as follows Unit $1,500, Window Swi...	JohnR	2	420	06:10 AM Jun 26, 2015 by sandsmere
	Stone protection for flat towed car towing (Preview) Hi All Well I just took delivery of a Suzuki SX 4 to tow behind the RV. The gear to hook it up is quite expensive and if I get a stone guard it will add another $550 on top of the cost. This is not the real issue however as I have read that sand can do a lot of damage to the paint work. The stone guard will do nothing t...	CMan	4	10564	08:25 PM Jun 29, 2014 by mickm
	electric blanket (Preview) I have a 100 watt modified sine wave inverter. would that be big enough to run a double bed duel control electric blanket off a 110 amp deep cycle battery with a 120 watt solar panel on the roof of my van?. I have also been looking at a 300 watt pure sine wave inverter from super cheap for $149.00 but I seem to r...	obi	4	1506	11:49 PM Jun 25, 2014 by Murraman
	Compresor v 3 way fridge (Preview) Hi My brother has just ordered a new 21' van and can't make up his mind re fitting a compressor fridge or a 3 way fridge. The van will have 2 x 150 solar panels and 2 x 120 amp hr batteries. I told him to join the Grey Nomads and ask for advice but he is too shy. Can anyone give some advice, it would be much apprecia...	Hendo	17	4212	07:56 PM Jun 28, 2014 by mr glassies
	Wheel Bearing Temperature (Preview) Can anyone out there tell me what temp. range my wheel bearings should run at? I have a small pop top with a few changes. It is a single axle with 15" wheels and light truck tyres. Fully loaded it would be about a tonne, (I think) but have not weighed it fully loaded yet. As some of you might rememb...	sarg	24	6371	07:29 AM Jun 25, 2014 by sarg
	Adding another solar panel (Preview) Q: Is there any advantage in adding solar panels to an existing system? ie insitu: 3x120ah batteries 2x80kw solar panels and a 2000kw inverter (3.6kw Onan genny with charger for back up). Have room on the roof for a 200kw solar panel. The current system is handling my demand ok, any advantage in insta...	Bas + Eve	7	1364	07:28 AM Jun 25, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	No need to freeze at free camps ( 1 2 ) (Preview) One of the big issues we face is heating the van during cold nights on batteries. I found the solution! We purchased a "envi convection heater" on line www.envi-heat.com Make sure you get the Australian variant for 240V This heater ticks all the boxes, being only 475W it works well with an...	Phil C	48	3515	06:13 PM Jun 29, 2014 by turbopete
	Leaking windows on bus / motorhome (Preview) Hi everyone we have a bus which seem to keep letting water in along the windows have rescaled some and it did rain for weeks without a leak ya all fixed I thought but no after 2months more leaks. now I'm thinking of maybe fitting some sort of guttering / moulding to the roof to stop the water running dow...	Lomes	6	888	01:17 PM Sep 7, 2014 by Gwian
	Oz hitch failure (Preview) Hi All Please read the attached sheet its frightening to look at something like this as it could have been the instrument of a fatal accident please convoy this to as many folk and members as possible. Many thanks Brian Kelleher President ATCM&CC INCPlease read the attached .pdf file - CARAV...	Legendts	26	11776	08:05 PM Jun 27, 2014 by Baz421
	aluminium radiators / static electrolysis (Preview) True or false?? It has me beat ! A hot aluminium radiator retains a static voltage when hot. Even with ignition off. Test for yourself. Mine did on a Toyota REV 4. I replaced the radiator,the core just fell out into pieces like " brittle" it's about eight years old. The right Toyota long life c...	Vanderee	2	695	10:26 PM Jun 22, 2014 by Wombat 280
	aluminium radiators / static electrolysis (Preview) True or false?? It has me beat ! A hot aluminium radiator retains a static voltage when hot. Even with ignition off. Test for yourself. Mine did on a Toyota REV 4. I replaced the radiator,the core just fell out into pieces like " brittle" it's about eight years old. The right Toyota long life c...	Vanderee	10	3123	11:27 PM Jun 23, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Towing in 5th gear (Preview) I realize that this is a controversial subject & I watched with interest a TV session on 4WD Pro Tips last night. A representative from 360 Gearbox & Diffs (I think that was their business name) stated quite emphatically that you should not tow in 5th gear & went on to describe why. She als...	Cupie	19	3561	12:51 AM Jun 22, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Portable solar panel kit intermittent (Preview) I have just purchased a 120 amp folding solar panel kit with regulator. I have found that the voltage from it is intermittent between and about 18 volts. I put a 12 volt light across the alligator clips and the light flashes on and off about twice a second. This is in sunlight of course. Can anyone advise...	Moonraker	11	1023	12:20 AM Jun 20, 2014 by Moonraker
	duel batteries (Preview) Hi guys I need info on duel batteries. At the moment I have a 95 amp battery in my avan poptop it also has a solar panel attached on the roof I would like to change this to two 105 amps ones joined together the reason being is that i have them at home one to power my electric motor and the other one is in my 4x4 bo...	RLLakeside	13	1234	04:15 PM Jun 28, 2014 by oldtrack123
	UHF CABLE INSTALL INTO COLORADO (Preview) Howdy all, Just wondering where you run the coax cable through the fire wall of the current model Colorado Crew Cab Ute. I need to bring it in from behind the glove box (passenger) side as the cable is not long enough to trace around to driver side then under dash to passenger side where the actual radio wi...	Dougwe	25	7676	10:23 PM Jan 29, 2018 by Hylife
	Guages (Preview) Hi to all , Just wondering what if any guages we should install on our 3 ltr turbo diesel Prado to keep a eye on things when we travel many thanks Tony & Kerrie	TA	7	941	07:27 PM Jun 29, 2014 by mr glassies
	Guages (Preview) Hi to all was wondering what if any guages i should install on my 3 ltr turbo diesel to help keep a eye on thing as we travel many thanks Tony	TA	2	480	07:50 PM Jun 19, 2014 by PeterD
	Skillmeister Chainsaw (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/78cc-Skillmeister-Chainsaw-with-24-Bar-and-chain-/191215371541	Cloak	15	2113	11:48 AM Jul 1, 2014 by dING
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