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Solar power in your 4x4 to power fridge
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Just a question from a keen learner to the knowledgeable techies out there. The question revolves around powering my Waeco fridge in my 4x4 which has been gathering dust in my shed for years (the fridge not the 4x4). The fridge, which I have belatedly decided I might add the the back of my 4x4, (due to a r...
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A simply amazing weather and fire site
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Download the app WINDY free and be amazed at the infirmation available. I find the fire layer most interesting. Every significant fire is shown in real time by satellite in real time. Specially see where the poorer countries are virtually on fire continuously. Track fires near you or where you in...
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Pop Top caravan cover.
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I have a 2004 Jayco Freedom 17ft Pop Top. I am wanting a decent cover to fit over this van when it's parked at home. Roof length approx. 4.8m and 2.5m wide (incorporating the roll out awning. The longest part of our van is 5.4metres, (behind the spare wheel carrier) -- Edited by Charkey on Thursday 18th o...
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Back to e-fuels and carbon reduction
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Porsche to open a fuel production pilot in tasmania. They take CO2 out of the atmosphere and combine it chemically with Hydrogen obtained from electrolysis of water to produce fuel that is chemically and virtually indistinguishable from current fuel. Problem seems to me to be as exists now with s...
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Rocker Arm wear with Tandem Rocker type suspension
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I have a Jayco Sterling 23 foot tandem van. Noticed a couple of wear spots on the top of the Rocker Arms where the spring has rubbed as per attached photos. The wear spots are on both sides of the van and they are on the rear side of the rocker arms. Has anyone come across this problem and what the cause might...
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SHORT TERM VAN STORAGE BRISBANE
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We are going to Norfolk Island in May flying from Brisbane. So we will need to store our Avan Cruiseliner (and car) for eight days or so while away. Any suggestion/recommendations for short term storage places. We probably will have to store the van and stay in the airport "Ibis Hotel" ! catching u...
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sirocco fan
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Looking at getting a couple of sirocco fans fitted to van, they as fairly expensive, so are they worth the money, i have a small fan 240v and its useless is there any other fans that work, 90% time we will be in caravan parks
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Poo pots
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/poo-pots-promoted-to-bushwalkers-in-tasmanian-wilderness/103374466
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Reprogramming lights - Conquest RV 2019
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I accidentally pushed a light switch and the off switch at the same time, which has now cancelled out the on / off of the original light switches to 80% of interior lights. I remember having to reprogram our last Jayco RV Optimum Under similar circumstances, I cannot find any written documentation reg...
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M1 Pacific Motorway
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Gday fellow nomads, as I live in WA and we dont have tolls can someone explain to me how I go about using them? Specifically between Newcastle & Gold Coast on the M1. Is there a toll on this part of the road and what are the costs of travelling with a caravan. Similarly tolls in and around Brisbane. Chee...
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Crime fiction books
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Hi Travellers,
Can anyone suggest where to buy second hand books. Favourite authors are Gregg Herwitz, Michael Connelly, Alafair Bourke and Lee Child.
Many thanks Norm
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Cost of living rebate
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The Government has out of the goodness of its heart, offering a cost of living rebate to the 2023/24 year. The rebate is paid quarterly via your electricity bill. Check your power bill to see if you are eligible. JUST A thought. Jay&Dee
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About Coffee - didn't know this!
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Do caffeinated and decaf coffee have the same health benefits?The health benefits found for drinking decaf coffee are similar to that of caffeinated coffee, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, some cancers and overall mortality. More recently, coffee has been linked with improved weight...
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Automatic Transmission
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Hi,AllI have a very peculiarly Transmission problem with my Imported 2008 Coaster and I cant seem to get it fixed.Vehicle Specification as follow:Model: BDG-XZB51-ZRTQ4Engine: Hino N04C-UB 4009 160 HP Turbo Inter cooled Transmission: Aisin Automatic 6 speed, S/N SA-2407, (A860E/A861E)His...
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weeping window
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Caravan leaks are a curse for many people and often a topic for help. I have done a search but not found an answer to my problem. our 2006 Traveller front window is leaking NOT around the window frame but between the window and the window frame. Almost as if the window was not closed properly. There is a t...
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How do I change password please
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As above. Thankyou for help
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our population growth.
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Any wonder that as a country we are struggling to keep our infrastructure up with the demand placed on it from population growth. I am not sure if this includes the net gain regarding births and deaths. I could go on and on regarding why we have issues with vehicles, roads, housing, jobs etc etc, but I t...
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prostor awning
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We just paid deposit on avan francis caravan bit worried about the prostor awning and light weight annex how successful are they is it better to upgrade to dometic awning
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Brisbane Fuel prices. They are at it agaion
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Whilst unleaded 91 was selling for as low as $165 litre over the Xmas and New Year period, that was a great Santa Claus present. But as of 10.1.24 the price has gone back up to $2.15 thereabouts. That is an increase of around 50 cents a litre. If the oil companies can offer us $1.65 for about 3 weeks, then why...
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Foxtel IQ5
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What are members experiences of travelling with the Foxtel (yes I know) IQ5? Given it's relatively small size, I though we could use it instead of our current SatKing vast receiver. I was thinking of using my gigabit internet connection at home, and satellite feed on the road. But like most things Fo...
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