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kezngaz · kezngaz

Yea, looking for feedback on users of WDH. Pros and cons..

goldenyears · goldenyears

Can anyone recommend a good 12 volt tyre compressor ? something small and compact .

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

mr glassies · mr glassies

who has really looked at there weights on the van and the tug . i have had a few issues and have resolved them at cost . The first one was caused buy bull****ing sales person lied to me about the tanks and gas being full on the tare weigh in . second became a roll on from the first. Then I started on the tug...

Seano · Seano

hi guys, can someone suggest which type of deep cycle batteries they have found to be good and which amp solar system for recharging are the best also in poptop van setup

Doddo · Doddo

Hi All. I am a new member with a GPS problem.Have a Magellan Gold GPS that I download tracks to oziexplorer. This works fine with old laptop running xp with a RS-232 port.Have purchased new laptop running windows 10. Have tried to download track with a RS-232 to USB adapter but just get communication fa...

old ab · old ab

I have a mate that wants to know how do you normally tow a car on an A frame,.. How does it turn corners?? Does it sledge ok,, or do you tow with stearing unlocked?? What is the best drawbar to use?? He has seen many different designs. Thanks..

TAJ · TAJ

Drivers side rear view mirror has a bit of movement was going to put aero 3 mirrors on the vehicle is a 2004 pajero have read all stories about clearview but NOT interested TAJ

Xtrail51 · Xtrail51

Try opening your van or motorhome doors with any key. You may be surprised. We opened our Motorhome, brothers caravan, and mates motorhome with a shed key. Interesting....... Locksmiths have other barrels that fit.

kandagal · kandagal

Apparently my facebook page has been comprised as one of my daughters received a request (supposedly from me) to be my friend. Of course we were already "friends" on facebook. My daughter has put a warning up for others not to accept any request to be my friend for now but how do I resolve the problem??...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Just a thought about diesel heaters.I havent purchased the new home yet, we are still deciding and compiling all the relevant information. Tonights question is "how safe are the diesel heaters that are being put into caravans these days. To me, Electric is expensive form of heating. Gas is a da...

Cupie · Cupie

I often come across the very regular discussions on the correct size of cabling for caravan battery feeds. I usually wonder why no one mentions the use of 240v power cables. Perhaps this may be a cost effective option. When one of my mates was wiring his set up I offered a length of very heavy power cabli...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

Does any one have one of these & are they happy with it? looking at a 2014 model. around $48k how does the price rate please? thanks.

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

I'm wondering if anyone in the know could advise me about a 12v question I have. I have a 12v motor vehicle battery jump starter/air pump similar to the one pictured which I have used for a number of years. I just took it into a car battery place to get a new battery fitted as the old one gave up the ghost. The p...

beej · beej

Hi all,what are people finding are good headlight globes?reason for asking is when I got my gq patrol 12 months ago I didn't do much driving that needed high beam but I find high beam next to useless but low beam is excellent.Have just pulled globes to see what they are and found Phillips high performanc...

briche · briche

Just trying to put my head around hot water systems for caravans. we have a Suburban SW6DEA as many vans have these days. I think while they do a reasonable job I an wondering if anyone knows of a better heater especially such as a hot water heater that heats on demand. I realise they may be a bit heavier on g...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all can some one please talk me through how to get my camera working in windows 10 stopped when I up graded to 10 snap

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm going shopping for a Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I need one at around 300 wt approx. I have a few brochures here and my S.in.L. says do your research first before making a decision. He also says very wisely you get what you pay for. Supercheap Auto have one in their own brand of SCA 300 wt for $119.00 A...

R and B · R and B

Hi Techie and All. Me again with another silly question. My Jayco has a 100 AH on board deep cycle battery . If the misses and I stop for a brew while travelling will the caravan fridge draw power from the on board deep cycle or the car battery. Regards R and B

peter_s · peter_s

Does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups about windows 10. I now have a window up that I cannot close wanting to know when I want to update. annoys the hell out of me that these companies run roughshod over its users. any help appreciated

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	how beneficial are WDH. do you use one? (Preview) Yea, looking for feedback on users of WDH. Pros and cons..	kezngaz	27	3011	11:22 PM Jul 10, 2016 by Radar
	12 volt tyre compressors (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good 12 volt tyre compressor ? something small and compact .	goldenyears	18	2445	06:57 PM Jul 10, 2016 by aussie_paul
	For the sparkys... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	4	1262	01:17 PM Jul 10, 2016 by Cupie
	So who is concious of their setups weight (Preview) who has really looked at there weights on the van and the tug . i have had a few issues and have resolved them at cost . The first one was caused buy bull****ing sales person lied to me about the tanks and gas being full on the tare weigh in . second became a roll on from the first. Then I started on the tug...	mr glassies	28	2659	10:10 AM Jul 10, 2016 by Hewy54
	deep cycle batteries (Preview) hi guys, can someone suggest which type of deep cycle batteries they have found to be good and which amp solar system for recharging are the best also in poptop van setup	Seano	17	7712	05:04 PM Jul 9, 2016 by Ginge
	GPS Communication Failure (Preview) Hi All. I am a new member with a GPS problem.Have a Magellan Gold GPS that I download tracks to oziexplorer. This works fine with old laptop running xp with a RS-232 port.Have purchased new laptop running windows 10. Have tried to download track with a RS-232 to USB adapter but just get communication fa...	Doddo	15	1981	01:19 PM Jul 9, 2016 by Doddo
	A frame towing.. (Preview) I have a mate that wants to know how do you normally tow a car on an A frame,.. How does it turn corners?? Does it sledge ok,, or do you tow with stearing unlocked?? What is the best drawbar to use?? He has seen many different designs. Thanks..	old ab	8	1574	09:26 PM Jul 8, 2016 by Joe50
	LOOSE EXTERIOR REAR VISION MIRROR (Preview) Drivers side rear view mirror has a bit of movement was going to put aero 3 mirrors on the vehicle is a 2004 pajero have read all stories about clearview but NOT interested TAJ	TAJ	4	917	11:47 AM Jul 8, 2016 by Sparkster
	Motor home and caravan door locks. (Preview) Try opening your van or motorhome doors with any key. You may be surprised. We opened our Motorhome, brothers caravan, and mates motorhome with a shed key. Interesting....... Locksmiths have other barrels that fit.	Xtrail51	6	1514	11:45 AM Jul 7, 2016 by Mike196
	Facebook problem ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Apparently my facebook page has been comprised as one of my daughters received a request (supposedly from me) to be my friend. Of course we were already "friends" on facebook. My daughter has put a warning up for others not to accept any request to be my friend for now but how do I resolve the problem??...	kandagal	30	2908	08:53 AM Jul 7, 2016 by kezngaz
	How safe are Diesel Heaters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just a thought about diesel heaters.I havent purchased the new home yet, we are still deciding and compiling all the relevant information. Tonights question is "how safe are the diesel heaters that are being put into caravans these days. To me, Electric is expensive form of heating. Gas is a da...	Dunmowin	41	36287	07:39 PM Jul 6, 2016 by Delta18
	Battery cabling (Preview) I often come across the very regular discussions on the correct size of cabling for caravan battery feeds. I usually wonder why no one mentions the use of 240v power cables. Perhaps this may be a cost effective option. When one of my mates was wiring his set up I offered a length of very heavy power cabli...	Cupie	9	1313	03:32 PM Jul 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Vanguard, Summer Bay. (Preview) Does any one have one of these & are they happy with it? looking at a 2014 model. around $48k how does the price rate please? thanks.	gold dandelion	3	761	08:16 PM Jul 4, 2016 by gold dandelion
	12v Electrical question. (Preview) I'm wondering if anyone in the know could advise me about a 12v question I have. I have a 12v motor vehicle battery jump starter/air pump similar to the one pictured which I have used for a number of years. I just took it into a car battery place to get a new battery fitted as the old one gave up the ghost. The p...	Hylda&Jon	2	1123	03:56 PM Jul 4, 2016 by Hylda&Jon
	headlight globes (Preview) Hi all,what are people finding are good headlight globes?reason for asking is when I got my gq patrol 12 months ago I didn't do much driving that needed high beam but I find high beam next to useless but low beam is excellent.Have just pulled globes to see what they are and found Phillips high performanc...	beej	8	1301	10:51 PM Jul 3, 2016 by macka17
	Caravan Hot Water systems (Preview) Just trying to put my head around hot water systems for caravans. we have a Suburban SW6DEA as many vans have these days. I think while they do a reasonable job I an wondering if anyone knows of a better heater especially such as a hot water heater that heats on demand. I realise they may be a bit heavier on g...	briche	25	32756	10:07 PM Jul 2, 2016 by gfsutton
	windows 10 again (Preview) hi all can some one please talk me through how to get my camera working in windows 10 stopped when I up graded to 10 snap	snap1946	11	1356	07:50 PM Jul 2, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Sine Wave Inverter (Preview) I'm going shopping for a Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I need one at around 300 wt approx. I have a few brochures here and my S.in.L. says do your research first before making a decision. He also says very wisely you get what you pay for. Supercheap Auto have one in their own brand of SCA 300 wt for $119.00 A...	Happywanderer	29	12418	11:41 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	Bratery Drain (Preview) Hi Techie and All. Me again with another silly question. My Jayco has a 100 AH on board deep cycle battery . If the misses and I stop for a brew while travelling will the caravan fridge draw power from the on board deep cycle or the car battery. Regards R and B	R and B	6	1130	11:23 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	don't want windows 10 (Preview) Does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups about windows 10. I now have a window up that I cannot close wanting to know when I want to update. annoys the hell out of me that these companies run roughshod over its users. any help appreciated	peter_s	17	1210	11:00 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
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