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adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Has any members brought the gardenline chainsaw from aldi, if so how was it

TonyT · TonyT

(https://www.campsmart.net.au/jayco-camper-expanda-bed-end-light-fan-combo).

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

A topic that gets argued back and forth quite often on the forums. Here is a photo from another forum showing why it's not a good idea T1 Terry

Sparkster · Sparkster

A friend of mine has the following brake problem on a dual axle van and we are looking for help.When the breakaway pin is pulled the front wheels lock but the rear wheels have very little to no braking.When the break pedal is pushed we get the same result.Manual electric brake lever pulled full on-all wh...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, back in January when getting a rego inspection done, the van failed due to needing the bearings done. The work was done and around a month later when returning from an outing the hub on the passenger side was near on fire. Way to hot to touch for long. Back to the shop it went and they said they backin...

Symo2540 · Symo2540

Hi all, My Tow Pro is no longer working following some work performed. Does anyone know how to remove the centre console around the gearstick please? I want to check that the remote knob has been reconnected. Any tips would be appreciated.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/death-traps-push-to-phase-out-cars-made-before-2002-20180313-p4z458.html

chugger · chugger

Returned home from weekend away where we were plugged into the mains for duration. Ran small vacumn cleaner off the solar fuelled batteries during clean up. Part way through cleaning power cut out. Figured I had drained the batteries. Quick check showed the microwave, exterior lamp and hot water sy...

JoeJan · JoeJan

Gday fellow vaners, Iâm sure these questions have been asked before but Iâm really after a current indication of what is available in the way of portable panels. Like the rest of you Iâm after the most bang for the least amount of buck but will make adjustments where prudent to do so. Iâm running 2 panels...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://mobiletyreshop.com.au/blog/should-australia-have-a-ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old/

Farmhat · Farmhat

https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/AWG%20to%20Metric%20Conversion%20Chart.pdf

Dolly · Dolly

Anyone out there found a decent phone booster to improve signal I am sick of holding my phone through the skylight just to talk to someone Currently on the Nullabor Thanks

GypsyLynda · GypsyLynda

Hi, well I sorted the Fiat side of my Motor Home! had a great drive this weekend FC to check the Gearbox and all going well! But now can I ask for some Jayco advise before some battery place sees me coming!!! Haha must be my sweet, old lady look!!!I have a Jayco Conquest 2015 so pretty new tech! Two house batt...

Treecrest · Treecrest

Gday I want to replace the water pump 12v switch with an auto-off one. I've looked for a 12v auto-off switch, but to no avail. My question is would a 240v pneumatic switch (like you see in caravan park toilet blocks etc) work on the 12v positive? Thanks Glen

landy · landy

Been looking for a while with no success to see if any one makes a really small and quiet genny. Seems to me that A generator that could supply maybe 200 WATS that was proportionally small and quiet would be far more appropriate for topping up batteries on a cloudy day or supporting batteries at hi usage t...

mezza56 · mezza56

Looking at installing a scupper hatch , from what I can see they appear to be a universal fit on whatever thickness roof a van has , is that correct and also what is the best position for the hatch, can it be placed anywhere ? Any info negative or positive would be appreciated .

Cell · Cell

I have a cell caravan 2015 model EstateDuring my stay in Canberra last week I got to experience the horrific winds of Sunday 18th MarchUnfortunately I had my lounge room window slightly ajar and the wind blew the window outI contact Lloyd's Caravan but they said they have never seen that type of window...

pipes · pipes

I'm looking for the above. A simple AM/FM car radio. Do not need, or want, a radio that plays CDs, plus all the other unnecessary buttons, etc. I travel a lot more than the average GN, and only listen, when available, to the ABC. Regards. Pipes.

Caliban · Caliban

I have another thread going where I have been informed that my current vehicle may be able to tow a small van. My vehicle Hyundai, i30, 2012 hatch, petrol auto, 2L Gvm 1820 Gcm 3020 payload 443 towing braked 1200 ball weight 70 - 75 maybe? Don't really know, should look at manual. I don't understand the w...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,

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	Aldi special buys ( chainsaw ) (Preview) Has any members brought the gardenline chainsaw from aldi, if so how was it	adventure before dementia	25	8550	12:23 AM Mar 28, 2018 by Marken
	fan spins wrong way! (Preview) (https://www.campsmart.net.au/jayco-camper-expanda-bed-end-light-fan-combo).	TonyT	27	3345	11:11 PM Mar 27, 2018 by agent13
	Travelling with the gas on (Preview) A topic that gets argued back and forth quite often on the forums. Here is a photo from another forum showing why it's not a good idea T1 Terry	T1 Terry	25	3039	09:47 PM Mar 27, 2018 by denmonkey
	Two Out Of Four Wheels-Brakes Not Working. (Preview) A friend of mine has the following brake problem on a dual axle van and we are looking for help.When the breakaway pin is pulled the front wheels lock but the rear wheels have very little to no braking.When the break pedal is pushed we get the same result.Manual electric brake lever pulled full on-all wh...	Sparkster	7	1154	09:35 PM Mar 27, 2018 by darjak
	hubs running hot after being 'fixed' what else to look at ? (Preview) Hi all, back in January when getting a rego inspection done, the van failed due to needing the bearings done. The work was done and around a month later when returning from an outing the hub on the passenger side was near on fire. Way to hot to touch for long. Back to the shop it went and they said they backin...	denmonkey	24	4420	09:20 PM Mar 27, 2018 by denmonkey
	BT-50 2015 Dual Cab Centre console removal (Preview) Hi all, My Tow Pro is no longer working following some work performed. Does anyone know how to remove the centre console around the gearstick please? I want to check that the remote knob has been reconnected. Any tips would be appreciated.	Symo2540	9	8445	05:57 AM Mar 27, 2018 by outlaw40
	Should Australia have a ban on cars made before 2002? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/death-traps-push-to-phase-out-cars-made-before-2002-20180313-p4z458.html	Mike Harding	30	2273	01:04 AM Mar 27, 2018 by Moonraker
	12V solar power down (Preview) Returned home from weekend away where we were plugged into the mains for duration. Ran small vacumn cleaner off the solar fuelled batteries during clean up. Part way through cleaning power cut out. Figured I had drained the batteries. Quick check showed the microwave, exterior lamp and hot water sy...	chugger	18	1409	01:33 PM Mar 26, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Portable Solar Panels (Preview) Gday fellow vaners, Iâm sure these questions have been asked before but Iâm really after a current indication of what is available in the way of portable panels. Like the rest of you Iâm after the most bang for the least amount of buck but will make adjustments where prudent to do so. Iâm running 2 panels...	JoeJan	4	1721	12:10 PM Mar 26, 2018 by woofta and precious
	Should Australia Have a Ban on Tyres Over 10 Years Old? (Preview) https://mobiletyreshop.com.au/blog/should-australia-have-a-ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old/	aussie_paul	15	1367	09:55 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Wiring Size Chart (Preview) https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/AWG%20to%20Metric%20Conversion%20Chart.pdf	Farmhat	9	1576	08:35 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Craig1
	Mobile Phone Booster (Preview) Anyone out there found a decent phone booster to improve signal I am sick of holding my phone through the skylight just to talk to someone Currently on the Nullabor Thanks	Dolly	13	2517	07:54 PM Mar 25, 2018 by msg
	Help! That solo woman again!!!! (Preview) Hi, well I sorted the Fiat side of my Motor Home! had a great drive this weekend FC to check the Gearbox and all going well! But now can I ask for some Jayco advise before some battery place sees me coming!!! Haha must be my sweet, old lady look!!!I have a Jayco Conquest 2015 so pretty new tech! Two house batt...	GypsyLynda	14	2497	07:32 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Replacing 12v on/off switch with a 240v pneumatic switch auto-off switch switch replacement (Preview) Gday I want to replace the water pump 12v switch with an auto-off one. I've looked for a 12v auto-off switch, but to no avail. My question is would a 240v pneumatic switch (like you see in caravan park toilet blocks etc) work on the 12v positive? Thanks Glen	Treecrest	4	993	11:40 AM Mar 25, 2018 by hako
	smaller generater (Preview) Been looking for a while with no success to see if any one makes a really small and quiet genny. Seems to me that A generator that could supply maybe 200 WATS that was proportionally small and quiet would be far more appropriate for topping up batteries on a cloudy day or supporting batteries at hi usage t...	landy	16	2087	10:50 PM Mar 24, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Scupper hatch (Preview) Looking at installing a scupper hatch , from what I can see they appear to be a universal fit on whatever thickness roof a van has , is that correct and also what is the best position for the hatch, can it be placed anywhere ? Any info negative or positive would be appreciated .	mezza56	6	2515	07:48 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Moonraker
	Cell Caravan redpasirs needed (Preview) I have a cell caravan 2015 model EstateDuring my stay in Canberra last week I got to experience the horrific winds of Sunday 18th MarchUnfortunately I had my lounge room window slightly ajar and the wind blew the window outI contact Lloyd's Caravan but they said they have never seen that type of window...	Cell	6	2222	01:09 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Cell
	Old style 12 volt car radio. (Preview) I'm looking for the above. A simple AM/FM car radio. Do not need, or want, a radio that plays CDs, plus all the other unnecessary buttons, etc. I travel a lot more than the average GN, and only listen, when available, to the ABC. Regards. Pipes.	pipes	13	1536	12:05 PM Mar 24, 2018 by Nomad1946
	Confused about weights (Preview) I have another thread going where I have been informed that my current vehicle may be able to tow a small van. My vehicle Hyundai, i30, 2012 hatch, petrol auto, 2L Gvm 1820 Gcm 3020 payload 443 towing braked 1200 ball weight 70 - 75 maybe? Don't really know, should look at manual. I don't understand the w...	Caliban	5	1788	01:07 PM Mar 21, 2018 by Caliban
	Tyre pressures (Preview) More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,	Cowboy7307	9	1476	10:35 AM Mar 21, 2018 by jontee
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