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Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

This may seem stupid question BUT for the first time I have a blown bulb in the light above the sink in our 2004 Jayco Freedom pop-top. How do I rectify this? Do I need to remove the two tiny screws fixing the light assembly to the ceiling? If I do this, is the bulb replacement a simple matter of removing a tw...

Jelaw · Jelaw

Hi can anyone tell me what type of aerial could I buy for a 24 inch/12 volt tv from either kogan or 12volt shop Is anyone traveling along the east coast and not having problems with tv reception, if so what are you using?

pipes · pipes

I need some information on the above. Do not need, or want, radio, phone or music while travelling. All we need is a simple, inexpensive two way system that clips on to our helmets. There's so many units on the market, costing several hundred dollars. ?? Regards. Pipes

Dougwe · Dougwe

Bugga! Not the number plate thing again? Yep. But a little different. I have discovered the not so nice thing of my number plate being higher than said rule. Bugga again. I have tought about putting a small tool box on the back of the van next to the spare wheel, fix the number plate to that creating a lega...

tonyd · tonyd

This is a long shot, but has any GN bought a Lenovo A916 dual SIM mobile phone? It's a really good smartphone with excellent screen definition, but it comes with a Chinese manual. The manuals on the Net are all in Chinglish and make no sense whatever, especially on the technical side of things. Any sour...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I am seeking advice from the lateral thinkers on the forum who just may be able to have some wild-ish idea that I haven't thought of that could be the cause of my problem. I apologise if this gets a bit long-winded, but I need to give some background. The van is almost seven years old. This is the Shu...

keiron · keiron

Hi. Just bought a 1kg extinguisher and am wanting to mount it in my tug. Where have others mounted them, considering the need for access when the vehicle is loaded. I have seen some vehicles have them mounted in the "foot-well" on the passengers side. Is this practical, and if so how / where d...

meggsy · meggsy

Hi Trying to understand a recent comment I heard that adjusting the tyre pressures on a tandem axle config will affect the lowball weight is this fact or fiction --- thanks for advice and comments... Thanks and Regards Ian

dzcook · dzcook

ok where do most people jack their vans , on my trailers i tend to jack on the axle , but not sure on the van should i jack on the chassis or the axle as need to do a wheel swap ? also are light truck tires the best ? thanks

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

To all Territory owners. I am getting conflicting advice on the fitting of an external cooler to the transmission. I have just had the transmission serviced and told that it has its own cooling system but was told a while back to get an external system fitted. Can anyone enlighten me please on what wo...

SnowT · SnowT

If you get the icon to instal your free version of Window's 10... Stay away from it.. By downloading it you are giving up control of your computer and all of your information to MICROSOFT... Don't Believe me.. Type " Windows 10" in any search and start to read the articles that are poppin...

PeterD · PeterD

There are some on this forum who continually urge members to drop windows and convert to Apple. One of the things touted is that Apple has no vulnerabilities. Could those members please explain this warning?Alert Priority High, Apple releases a number of updates for widely used products -- Edited b...

HelenM · HelenM

Hi Everyone, Can you let me know what type of TV/DVD units are good to use in a caravan. I am looking to buy one for my van before I move into it. Thanks Helen

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all, I know a few of you fellow forumites have a Colorado so thought I would chuck this out there. A big ask just the same but you never know if you don't ask. I have a 2014 Colorado and a iPhone 4s that pairs nicely through bluetooth to the Collies Mylink info system. I love the feature and would be lost...

kentasker · kentasker

We are soon to purchase a new 20-foot tandem, standard height, semi-off-road/heavy duty van, towed by a Prado. What do you "experienced users" consider as important (or waste-of-money) options/essentials/add-ons... in these areas (for van or tow vehicle modifications) prio...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboar...

legendgj · legendgj

Have a 2005 Jayco heritage and want to change the screens, does the frame come out to change the screens and how please -- Edited by legendgj on Saturday 5th of September 2015 01:45:28 PM

nimrod · nimrod

I am going to fit a grey water tank to the caravan when I buy it later this year and have been researching treatments for holding the water. Unfortunately I have not been able to find much information 'on line' and called into BCF today but they were no help either. Should you use black water treatments an...

in transit · in transit

Our Garmin has free lifetime updates (the device, not me I suspect), and I check for updates before any lengthy trip especially if it involves driving through a city.Anyhow, I did an update on ours recently, and while the data is more current, the silly thing now says things like in 800metres turn righ...

Spook · Spook

GAS ALERTSome cookers have not been installed and supported adequately to prevent the cooker shaking withinthe installation cavity. There have been instances where the support below the cooker has broken atthe rear, fixing bolts have come out or sheared off and the top timber frames have flexed p...

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	Changing overhead reading light bulb (Preview) This may seem stupid question BUT for the first time I have a blown bulb in the light above the sink in our 2004 Jayco Freedom pop-top. How do I rectify this? Do I need to remove the two tiny screws fixing the light assembly to the ceiling? If I do this, is the bulb replacement a simple matter of removing a tw...	Kev Pearce	16	4316	03:00 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Kev Pearce
	12 volt tv & aerial (Preview) Hi can anyone tell me what type of aerial could I buy for a 24 inch/12 volt tv from either kogan or 12volt shop Is anyone traveling along the east coast and not having problems with tv reception, if so what are you using?	Jelaw	4	1694	07:05 PM Sep 9, 2015 by ken thomas
	Motorcycle communications. Rider to pillion to rider. (Preview) I need some information on the above. Do not need, or want, radio, phone or music while travelling. All we need is a simple, inexpensive two way system that clips on to our helmets. There's so many units on the market, costing several hundred dollars. ?? Regards. Pipes	pipes	4	721	01:50 PM Sep 9, 2015 by pipes
	LOCATING CABLE FOR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT. (Preview) Bugga! Not the number plate thing again? Yep. But a little different. I have discovered the not so nice thing of my number plate being higher than said rule. Bugga again. I have tought about putting a small tool box on the back of the van next to the spare wheel, fix the number plate to that creating a lega...	Dougwe	12	1214	10:18 AM Sep 9, 2015 by migra
	Lenovo A916 phone (Preview) This is a long shot, but has any GN bought a Lenovo A916 dual SIM mobile phone? It's a really good smartphone with excellent screen definition, but it comes with a Chinese manual. The manuals on the Net are all in Chinglish and make no sense whatever, especially on the technical side of things. Any sour...	tonyd	2	817	11:56 PM Sep 8, 2015 by tonyd
	Leaking Shurflo Pressure Reducer (Preview) Gday... I am seeking advice from the lateral thinkers on the forum who just may be able to have some wild-ish idea that I haven't thought of that could be the cause of my problem. I apologise if this gets a bit long-winded, but I need to give some background. The van is almost seven years old. This is the Shu...	rockylizard	4	1325	07:25 PM Sep 8, 2015 by rockylizard
	Where to mount extinguisher in Nissan Patrol (Preview) Hi. Just bought a 1kg extinguisher and am wanting to mount it in my tug. Where have others mounted them, considering the need for access when the vehicle is loaded. I have seen some vehicles have them mounted in the "foot-well" on the passengers side. Is this practical, and if so how / where d...	keiron	9	1118	10:11 PM Sep 7, 2015 by macka17
	Caravan towball load tandem trailer (Preview) Hi Trying to understand a recent comment I heard that adjusting the tyre pressures on a tandem axle config will affect the lowball weight is this fact or fiction --- thanks for advice and comments... Thanks and Regards Ian	meggsy	4	1057	10:10 PM Sep 7, 2015 by meggsy
	jacking a van (Preview) ok where do most people jack their vans , on my trailers i tend to jack on the axle , but not sure on the van should i jack on the chassis or the axle as need to do a wheel swap ? also are light truck tires the best ? thanks	dzcook	10	1604	10:01 PM Sep 7, 2015 by macka17
	Ford territory transmission cooler advice please (Preview) To all Territory owners. I am getting conflicting advice on the fitting of an external cooler to the transmission. I have just had the transmission serviced and told that it has its own cooling system but was told a while back to get an external system fitted. Can anyone enlighten me please on what wo...	Evie n Rhys	7	8480	09:45 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Window's 10.. Stay away.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If you get the icon to instal your free version of Window's 10... Stay away from it.. By downloading it you are giving up control of your computer and all of your information to MICROSOFT... Don't Believe me.. Type " Windows 10" in any search and start to read the articles that are poppin...	SnowT	35	3314	07:59 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Baz421
	Apple Vulnerabilities. (Preview) There are some on this forum who continually urge members to drop windows and convert to Apple. One of the things touted is that Apple has no vulnerabilities. Could those members please explain this warning?Alert Priority High, Apple releases a number of updates for widely used products -- Edited b...	PeterD	21	1155	04:09 PM Sep 7, 2015 by PeterD
	Television (Preview) Hi Everyone, Can you let me know what type of TV/DVD units are good to use in a caravan. I am looking to buy one for my van before I move into it. Thanks Helen	HelenM	12	1325	09:24 AM Sep 7, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	MOBILE PHONE AND TUGS (Preview) How, all, I know a few of you fellow forumites have a Colorado so thought I would chuck this out there. A big ask just the same but you never know if you don't ask. I have a 2014 Colorado and a iPhone 4s that pairs nicely through bluetooth to the Collies Mylink info system. I love the feature and would be lost...	Dougwe	16	1270	06:32 PM Sep 6, 2015 by rayn_boh
	Towing Caravan Fittings - what are essential "value for money" items. braking stability water batteries (Preview) We are soon to purchase a new 20-foot tandem, standard height, semi-off-road/heavy duty van, towed by a Prado. What do you "experienced users" consider as important (or waste-of-money) options/essentials/add-ons... in these areas (for van or tow vehicle modifications) prio...	kentasker	10	4601	06:12 PM Sep 6, 2015 by kentasker
	Bus Conversion Selection Help (Preview) That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboar...	Wombat 280	9	1401	12:36 AM Sep 6, 2015 by Ondabeach
	Flyscreens (Preview) Have a 2005 Jayco heritage and want to change the screens, does the frame come out to change the screens and how please -- Edited by legendgj on Saturday 5th of September 2015 01:45:28 PM	legendgj	0	620	01:44 PM Sep 5, 2015 by legendgj
	Treatment for grey water tanks (Preview) I am going to fit a grey water tank to the caravan when I buy it later this year and have been researching treatments for holding the water. Unfortunately I have not been able to find much information 'on line' and called into BCF today but they were no help either. Should you use black water treatments an...	nimrod	9	1237	01:08 AM Sep 4, 2015 by nimrod
	Garmin Navigator Updates (Preview) Our Garmin has free lifetime updates (the device, not me I suspect), and I check for updates before any lengthy trip especially if it involves driving through a city.Anyhow, I did an update on ours recently, and while the data is more current, the silly thing now says things like in 800metres turn righ...	in transit	16	1368	09:52 AM Sep 3, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Swift Safety Recall (Preview) GAS ALERTSome cookers have not been installed and supported adequately to prevent the cooker shaking withinthe installation cavity. There have been instances where the support below the cooker has broken atthe rear, fixing bolts have come out or sheared off and the top timber frames have flexed p...	Spook	6	3189	09:21 PM Sep 2, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
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