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Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.
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BYD have launched a new 1,000km range and 1,000,000km life, fast charge EV battery.
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BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines - Fast Company The charge rates are claimed to be 1500kW, 1 second for 2km, 8 times Tesla's 250kW best. Just need the infrastructure to catch up. And they say it is cheaper too. Cheers, Peter
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Peter_n_Margaret
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Ozito Tools Battery Replacements
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For those here that may have Ozito cordless tools, this could be of interest. Bunnings Ozito power xchange batteries currently cost 6ah/$139 & 8ah/$179. Batteries can cost more than the product. The equivalent to Ozito brand is the overseas German Einhell brand that own Ozito. Aliexpress sel...
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Tyre pressure
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What tyre pressure for tandem caravan with 14 tyres
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Bukhouse
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Bed lifter
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I have a Happijac bed lifter in my motorhome. The chain inside the vertical with the motor attached is loose, the other three are tight. I googled how to adjust and a number of sites said there is a bolt on the bottom of the post that allows adjustment. I took a pic of the bottom of the post from the front and f...
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Roof Sealant
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Looking to replace rooftop aircon. What would be the best sealant to use on roof ? Thanks
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RobDor
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Triton Ute making oul
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Mate just rang saying the oil level in his Triton Ute is way way above the Max mark. Mate is in another state ATM and far away from his regular mechanic. First Q is about draining the oil until back to Full then driving home? Will he blow the motor up. I have heard of motors apparantly making oil, ca...
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Omni-Directional TV Antennas
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My Sensar III HDTV (RV-3095) has died for the second time. While this time may be the same as previously when white parrots (well, technically the large white sulphur crested ones are parrots whereas the official name would run afoul of the auto censorship) chewed through the co-axial cable and if th...
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VPN
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Just after advice on which vpn people are using with starlink.
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Caravan Happy
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Water filters
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Have a silver filter at the moment but not happy,it is 10 years old is there a better option not costing an arm or a leg, cheers.
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Toyota theft issue
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https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-releases-steering-wheel-club-lock-amid-rising-landcruiser-hilux-rav4-theft...
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Cleaning grey water tank, succesdy
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Water tank gauges are notoriously bad. I couldnt get my grey water tank to read anything less than 30% empty. Paid $30 for an 800ml bottle of Thetford cleaner, half filled with water, drove for an hour and left in for 20 or so hours then emptied. No difference, still reading 30%. Did a bit of searchin...
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Portable aircon
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https://www.roadtechmarine.com.au/brass-monkey-portable-air-conditioning-unit-5100btu/p/GH1574?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=rtmaircon0325&utm_content=sms
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Water Hammer Arrestor.
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Hi..there doesn't seem to be a search engine so rather than read the 350 pages here in "techies corner" may I ask for advice directly. I'm trying to alleviate the knocking sound when the taps turn on. I understand I can install water hammer arrestors and believe they out to be on each pipe so I'll need 6 in...
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Reversing camera.
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Hi...My name is Peter. I have a 2016 New Age caravan with a Safety Dave rear camera. It does the job but it's not a sharp picture. I'd like to upgrade it to one that has two cameras. One for following traffic and one pointed down to check how close obstacles are when reversing. The vehicle (Ford Wildtrak),...
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Needing Upgrade for my Landcrusier 200 Series
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Hi I have read so much about getting GVM upgrade I am at a stage nor sure which one is the best for my vehicle. I think I possibility need an upgrade to 3850 as pulling a 22ft van. I surprised at the costs -would like to get opinions and guidance so I don't pay to much Thanks
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Portable Refrigerated Aircon
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Has any member had experience or purchased a portable camping refrigerated aircon similar to the Kickass 400w free standing or under bench types. Eg... KickAss 240V Portable Air Conditioner for Camping - 400W KickAss Products Temu | Explore the Latest Clothing, Beauty, Home, Jewelry & More...
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ENGEL Fridge MRFT-5400-G4
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The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.
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Coromal element 2014
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Hi can anyone tell me the width of off a Coromal element 2013 caravan ?
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Tyre Change Over
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I have around 27 tyres on various vehicles and RVs (including spares) at home, when a tyre/s need replacement I take them off at home, drop them in to be replaced and later pick them up. Have a Heavy duty Trolly jack and medium unit so can do a side (2 wheels) at a time if needed.Years ago was given a ½ inch Ra...
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