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aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://newatlas.com/scalable-solar-powered-desalination-system/50121/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c042a4fdde-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-c042a4fdde-92462077

Blue Hills · Blue Hills

Has anybody experienced cracks in chassis of 2005 Geist 485 Van? It would seem there are a few and we are stranded until a solution is obtained. Would it be possible to have a new chassis fitted or some form of repair carried out. We would appreciate any ideas or advice out there. Many thanks, Blue Hill...

griffo and kezz · griffo and kezz

question can i put a house solar panel on my ute i just had 24 panels fitted to my house and there was one spare so i want to put it on my ute when we do the big lap next year .i was told by a mate that the house panel may put out to much power and fry my batteries . panel specs are :model type :gcl-p6/60265 265w (0~+5...

Bertyb · Bertyb

Im getting little bubbles, about the size of a 10 cent piece, under the paint on the side of my aluminium van. Looks like wates is getting under the paint and causing corrosion. Does anyone have any ideas what's causing this and what to do with the corrosion. Does rust converter work on aluminium?

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

ok....I'm trying to find out and haven't yet found what I'm looking for.....if a charger input wattage is say recorded as '250' - is it less at float? Like would that be what it drawers at its maximum? Or doesn't it matter whatever stage the charger is in? -- Edited by Grubbygypsy on Wednesday 14th of Ju...

bandit11 · bandit11

Just finished fitting a ecotherm heater which uses the hot water from the suburban sw6dea hot water heater. These can be bought from SWIFT in kit form however I made my own for under $100 with the help off our friendly wrecker and flea bay. I procured a good car heater core, ordered a 12v solar water pump,...

Possum3 · Possum3

These are copied from another site

Possum3 · Possum3

This is described as a crack?

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/al-ko-international-pty-ltd-braked-axles-10-electric-fitted-to-caravans-and-camper-trailers

Possum3 · Possum3

Barboots · Barboots

Hi all, Just had a call from my folks. When they de-coupled the rig, a bit of metal dropped out of the Hyland Hitch. We've identified it as the head of the anti-rattle bolt. Obviously getting the part will be hard now Hyland are out of business, and I understand that the thread is different to common co...

meetoo · meetoo

The tension on my caravan awning always was not very good, and had gotten quite slack, to the point of me almost having to push it up when rolling it up. I decided to research how to tighten it myself and found not a lot of info online on how to fix. Anyway I pulled the arms off the awning one at a time, and foun...

Koko · Koko

Hi All Look at getting a Satalite phone. so many different ones not sure what is what. There are one's you clip onto your mobile. your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Koko

Sheba · Sheba

Up-loading Games on Windows 10. Can any-one tell me how to upload Games onto my Lap-top please ? I do have a Disc drive. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, I have done a search and found some info but some also talked about too much pressure or not enough to fit a Pre-diesel filter (second filter). I have been reading about one advertised in the 'Grey Nomad Times'. Flash-Lube Diesel Filter and sounds like it is what I am talking about. Has anyone got on...

BungersBob · BungersBob

Hi All, I am thinking of purchasing one of these but open to other reccomendations. Would like a gps with low height clearance and load limit info. TIA.

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

we have a '92 Landcruuser, 4lt diesel, manual transmission. Vehicle was originally my father's and he had pump-up or pillow suspension added as he towed a 21' van. Tug has travelled some 290,000 km ..... regularly serviced and is in A1 Nic. The "pillows" are well past their "use-by" date and are inef...

mezza56 · mezza56

A quick question for those whom have a px ranger , and perhaps a BP50( not sure if they have sway control ) In the ranger there is an ESP switch , Electronic Stability Control ( anti trailer sway mechanism) . I haven't used it towing the van as we have ESC on our van , has anyone that uses it have any experience...

SaGDay · SaGDay

I currently have a single axle load weight of 1600 kg on my Galaxy van and are limited for payload, Tare 1366 GVM 1503, ATM 1666, Have had the van inspected by a qualified engineer who recommended that I have a 2 tonne axle and hub/springs replacement. Will this give me any more payload and if so how much...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

hi all. My Motorhome is a Jayco conquest which I bought secondhand. A lot of the external plastic mouldings have yellowed I assume due to exposure to the elements. On some the clear coating has cracked and started to flake off. Has anyone had a similar problem. How have you repaired it . Rubbed back and p...

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	Cracked Chassis (Preview) Has anybody experienced cracks in chassis of 2005 Geist 485 Van? It would seem there are a few and we are stranded until a solution is obtained. Would it be possible to have a new chassis fitted or some form of repair carried out. We would appreciate any ideas or advice out there. Many thanks, Blue Hill...	Blue Hills	14	4320	09:06 PM Jun 20, 2017 by Blue Hills
	house solar pannels on my ute (Preview) question can i put a house solar panel on my ute i just had 24 panels fitted to my house and there was one spare so i want to put it on my ute when we do the big lap next year .i was told by a mate that the house panel may put out to much power and fry my batteries . panel specs are :model type :gcl-p6/60265 265w (0~+5...	griffo and kezz	10	1218	08:54 AM Jun 19, 2017 by griffo and kezz
	Aluminium corrosion on A van. (Preview) Im getting little bubbles, about the size of a 10 cent piece, under the paint on the side of my aluminium van. Looks like wates is getting under the paint and causing corrosion. Does anyone have any ideas what's causing this and what to do with the corrosion. Does rust converter work on aluminium?	Bertyb	9	1350	11:58 AM Jun 17, 2017 by macka17
	Charger in float (Preview) ok....I'm trying to find out and haven't yet found what I'm looking for.....if a charger input wattage is say recorded as '250' - is it less at float? Like would that be what it drawers at its maximum? Or doesn't it matter whatever stage the charger is in? -- Edited by Grubbygypsy on Wednesday 14th of Ju...	Grubbygypsy	5	1085	06:44 AM Jun 17, 2017 by Jaahn
	Ecotherm heater fitted to Jayco Heritage (Preview) Just finished fitting a ecotherm heater which uses the hot water from the suburban sw6dea hot water heater. These can be bought from SWIFT in kit form however I made my own for under $100 with the help off our friendly wrecker and flea bay. I procured a good car heater core, ordered a 12v solar water pump,...	bandit11	6	2893	03:10 PM Jun 16, 2017 by bandit11
	More on G&S (Preview) These are copied from another site	Possum3	2	1161	08:21 AM Jun 16, 2017 by Big Mal
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	Al Ko Axle Recall (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/al-ko-international-pty-ltd-braked-axles-10-electric-fitted-to-caravans-and-camper-trailers	Dickodownunder	3	1297	06:46 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Kebbin
	G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua (Preview)	Possum3	10	2020	05:10 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Baz421
	Hyland Anti-Rattle Bolt (Preview) Hi all, Just had a call from my folks. When they de-coupled the rig, a bit of metal dropped out of the Hyland Hitch. We've identified it as the head of the anti-rattle bolt. Obviously getting the part will be hard now Hyland are out of business, and I understand that the thread is different to common co...	Barboots	1	996	04:50 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Baz421
	Awning Tension Fixed (Preview) The tension on my caravan awning always was not very good, and had gotten quite slack, to the point of me almost having to push it up when rolling it up. I decided to research how to tighten it myself and found not a lot of info online on how to fix. Anyway I pulled the arms off the awning one at a time, and foun...	meetoo	7	1707	04:48 PM Jun 14, 2017 by Phil C
	Satalite Phones (Preview) Hi All Look at getting a Satalite phone. so many different ones not sure what is what. There are one's you clip onto your mobile. your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Koko	Koko	1	954	12:30 PM Jun 14, 2017 by macka17
	Games. (Preview) Up-loading Games on Windows 10. Can any-one tell me how to upload Games onto my Lap-top please ? I do have a Disc drive. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	3	1116	07:04 PM Jun 13, 2017 by Sheba
	SECOND FUEL FILTER (Preview) How, I have done a search and found some info but some also talked about too much pressure or not enough to fit a Pre-diesel filter (second filter). I have been reading about one advertised in the 'Grey Nomad Times'. Flash-Lube Diesel Filter and sounds like it is what I am talking about. Has anyone got on...	Dougwe	25	6775	06:51 PM Jun 13, 2017 by River Rat
	Navman MYEscape IV gps navigator (Preview) Hi All, I am thinking of purchasing one of these but open to other reccomendations. Would like a gps with low height clearance and load limit info. TIA.	BungersBob	4	1407	06:21 PM Jun 13, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Suspension upgrade for Tug (Preview) we have a '92 Landcruuser, 4lt diesel, manual transmission. Vehicle was originally my father's and he had pump-up or pillow suspension added as he towed a 21' van. Tug has travelled some 290,000 km ..... regularly serviced and is in A1 Nic. The "pillows" are well past their "use-by" date and are inef...	Nomad1946	7	1363	04:12 PM Jun 13, 2017 by macka17
	ESC (Preview) A quick question for those whom have a px ranger , and perhaps a BP50( not sure if they have sway control ) In the ranger there is an ESP switch , Electronic Stability Control ( anti trailer sway mechanism) . I haven't used it towing the van as we have ESC on our van , has anyone that uses it have any experience...	mezza56	8	1816	03:52 PM Jun 13, 2017 by macka17
	van weight payload (Preview) I currently have a single axle load weight of 1600 kg on my Galaxy van and are limited for payload, Tare 1366 GVM 1503, ATM 1666, Have had the van inspected by a qualified engineer who recommended that I have a 2 tonne axle and hub/springs replacement. Will this give me any more payload and if so how much...	SaGDay	10	1713	10:43 AM Jun 13, 2017 by SaGDay
	Discoloured mouldings (Preview) hi all. My Motorhome is a Jayco conquest which I bought secondhand. A lot of the external plastic mouldings have yellowed I assume due to exposure to the elements. On some the clear coating has cracked and started to flake off. Has anyone had a similar problem. How have you repaired it . Rubbed back and p...	Jimbo48	9	1188	09:19 PM Jun 12, 2017 by OutbackMK
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