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peter1 · peter1

Appreciate any advice about intercoolers for a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. Has anyone had an intercooler retro fitted to their vehicle - what is a good quality brand, approx costs and whether top mounted is the best way to go? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Regards Peter

Spydermann · Spydermann

I've been looking at small vans to tow behind an Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI AWD. At this stage I've narrowed it down to a Jurgens 1901 or a Swift Explorer 2. Couple of questions. Anyone got either of these vans if so, any pros & cons with the vans features. Has anyone had any experience towing small vans with suc...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, The compression fridge V the three way fridge gets / says much colder Yes? We have a 40lt Engle as well. I haven't looked at compression fridge's as a alternative. Anyone know if there is a full size version = 170 -180lt. Price wise, what kind of dollars would be involved to swap before we get hold o...

Countrytech · Countrytech

Our 3 way fridge has decided to stop working on gas. It is working on 240v here in the park, buy as we do mostly free camping I'd like to know if there is a common concern, that can be easily fixed. Have checked and there does not appear to be any ignition spark, and also no smell of gas from the rear when the b...

pipes · pipes

G'day. I received a message through G/N regarding what size drive tyres I use. 6.50.16. I run them at 60 PSI. Maximum revs is 2500, which gives me a good fuel consumption, at 90/95 kph. Reason I am putting this down on a "new" sheet, is that my PC "ate" the original enquiry from Baz....

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all, I have 'Vantec' on my CV and the people that did the job say to use their special super duper cleaning liquid. This is fine as they supplied some. What do other people use to wash their van that has 'Vantec' applied as the supplied bottle will not last long. Looking forward to the answers. Ke...

D and D · D and D

LED light bars are becoming more popular but their legal placement can be a bit of a headache because they're a single unit rather than two as spotlights are. As is all too common, there is no consistent ruling across the country but different rules in each state - here's some links to the legislative re...

Ger08 · Ger08

Hi all, First post here from a long time lurker. I'm looking to put an antenna on our vehicle to try and extend the range of our Mobile broadband modem. Most of our trips are up,and down the West Coast so am I safe to assume that a higher DB rating antenna would be the way to go?

first timer · first timer

Hi. Well I've been to the battery man and yes its dead and he means dead. Turns out it's a remco brand which is apparently one of the cheaper ones. So we've replaced it with a full river which he tells me is one of the best and dearest available at $350 it will want be a better one. So I've got it installed and...

Cadpete · Cadpete

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t60459418/disaterous-first-trip-horrible-noise-when-towing/

PeterD · PeterD

We have had our warnings on the amount of data that Win 10 chews through. Here is another great internet data allowance destroyer: http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/streaming-services---get-the-full-story

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

I'm sorry to bring this done to death subject up again, but I just can't get my head around just what the consequences are in certain circumstances and really need to be put straight. First of all I have just purchased a folding solar panel to help with maintaining the batteries when free camping, and th...

Liltacker · Liltacker

Our new Luxliner 21'van is currently being built and I would like to know does anyone know of a caravan (not pop top) full inverter style (soft start) Aircoditioner purpose built for vans Or the best non purpose soft start that can go in a van. As we are planning to do a lot more free camping way up north. Af...

nimrod · nimrod

Its written in a text book so it must be true

Weevil · Weevil

From a "dark" site 4 info. A Traffic Analysis of Windows 10 Some Czech guy did a traffic analysis of data produced by Windows 10, and released his findings the other day. His primary thesis was that Windows 10 acts more like a terminal than an operating system -- because of the extent of the &q...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I have a Jayco Heritage. Water Pump has stopped working. I checked the fuses, ok. Does anyone know if they have an inline fuse that should be checked before I go out and buy a new pump. I couldn't see one. Thank you

Vanderee · Vanderee

Got fed up with pop ups and adverts ???. Clean your system quick, free, and fast. Why bare the teeth when you have failed to block third party cookies in Explorer, and you run an AV program which has no access to the root files system? Makes you wonder why you have a paid AV program not worth a cracker.........

Jafan · Jafan

Hi all, after some expert advise please, Im getting the van geared up for freedom camping. I purchased 3 LED globes to replace the existing 12v globes that are in the interior & exterior 240/12v light fittings. The old globes work fine, they are just power thirsty. When I installed the LEDs I have...

first timer · first timer

Hi . Just a query about these batteries. I've got the van parked up and I check condition occasionly ie no ants getting in solar charging bat.etc. Anyway I checked on weekend and discovered the solar wasn't charging and bat was flat, on further looking I discovered that two internal lights had been le...

lightoffshore · lightoffshore

Hi All, I recently bought a campervan that has a solar power system including deep cycle batteries, voltage control, inverter and automatic charger. Should I assume that the batteries are also connected to the vehicles alternator and therefore charging the batteries when I'm driving, in additio...

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	Intercoolers (Preview) Appreciate any advice about intercoolers for a 2004 turbo diesel troopy. Has anyone had an intercooler retro fitted to their vehicle - what is a good quality brand, approx costs and whether top mounted is the best way to go? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Regards Peter	peter1	8	1221	07:42 PM Aug 27, 2015 by mr glassies
	Small Tow Vehicle (Preview) I've been looking at small vans to tow behind an Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI AWD. At this stage I've narrowed it down to a Jurgens 1901 or a Swift Explorer 2. Couple of questions. Anyone got either of these vans if so, any pros & cons with the vans features. Has anyone had any experience towing small vans with suc...	Spydermann	7	2082	01:28 AM Aug 27, 2015 by Stratman77
	Compression Fridge over three way fridge in the van (Preview) Hi all, The compression fridge V the three way fridge gets / says much colder Yes? We have a 40lt Engle as well. I haven't looked at compression fridge's as a alternative. Anyone know if there is a full size version = 170 -180lt. Price wise, what kind of dollars would be involved to swap before we get hold o...	Hey Jim	11	1544	10:14 PM Aug 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridge not working on gas (Preview) Our 3 way fridge has decided to stop working on gas. It is working on 240v here in the park, buy as we do mostly free camping I'd like to know if there is a common concern, that can be easily fixed. Have checked and there does not appear to be any ignition spark, and also no smell of gas from the rear when the b...	Countrytech	9	1330	03:20 PM Aug 24, 2015 by Countrytech
	Mazda T 3500 motorhome drive tyres (Preview) G'day. I received a message through G/N regarding what size drive tyres I use. 6.50.16. I run them at 60 PSI. Maximum revs is 2500, which gives me a good fuel consumption, at 90/95 kph. Reason I am putting this down on a "new" sheet, is that my PC "ate" the original enquiry from Baz....	pipes	5	1091	08:57 PM Aug 23, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	WASHING CARAVAN (Preview) How, all, I have 'Vantec' on my CV and the people that did the job say to use their special super duper cleaning liquid. This is fine as they supplied some. What do other people use to wash their van that has 'Vantec' applied as the supplied bottle will not last long. Looking forward to the answers. Ke...	Dougwe	21	2641	08:23 PM Aug 23, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Legal Requirements for Light Bars (Preview) LED light bars are becoming more popular but their legal placement can be a bit of a headache because they're a single unit rather than two as spotlights are. As is all too common, there is no consistent ruling across the country but different rules in each state - here's some links to the legislative re...	D and D	9	1470	11:37 AM Aug 23, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	4g/3g Antenna for vehicle (Preview) Hi all, First post here from a long time lurker. I'm looking to put an antenna on our vehicle to try and extend the range of our Mobile broadband modem. Most of our trips are up,and down the West Coast so am I safe to assume that a higher DB rating antenna would be the way to go?	Ger08	7	1267	11:40 PM Aug 22, 2015 by Ger08
	Re AGM Batttery (Preview) Hi. Well I've been to the battery man and yes its dead and he means dead. Turns out it's a remco brand which is apparently one of the cheaper ones. So we've replaced it with a full river which he tells me is one of the best and dearest available at $350 it will want be a better one. So I've got it installed and...	first timer	3	976	09:05 PM Aug 21, 2015 by Olley46
	Finally sorted out the 'horrible noise' - hopefully (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t60459418/disaterous-first-trip-horrible-noise-when-towing/	Cadpete	3	1110	04:13 PM Aug 21, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Streaming services: get the full story (Preview) We have had our warnings on the amount of data that Win 10 chews through. Here is another great internet data allowance destroyer: http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/streaming-services---get-the-full-story	PeterD	1	1013	02:33 PM Aug 21, 2015 by Cupie
	Voltage drop (Preview) I'm sorry to bring this done to death subject up again, but I just can't get my head around just what the consequences are in certain circumstances and really need to be put straight. First of all I have just purchased a folding solar panel to help with maintaining the batteries when free camping, and th...	greyhoundtom	13	2841	10:33 PM Aug 20, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Inverter style(soft start) Airconditioner (Preview) Our new Luxliner 21'van is currently being built and I would like to know does anyone know of a caravan (not pop top) full inverter style (soft start) Aircoditioner purpose built for vans Or the best non purpose soft start that can go in a van. As we are planning to do a lot more free camping way up north. Af...	Liltacker	5	1212	08:43 PM Aug 20, 2015 by Liltacker
	Computer virus prevention (Preview) Its written in a text book so it must be true	nimrod	5	837	06:46 PM Aug 20, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	A Traffic Analysis of Windows 10 (Preview) From a "dark" site 4 info. A Traffic Analysis of Windows 10 Some Czech guy did a traffic analysis of data produced by Windows 10, and released his findings the other day. His primary thesis was that Windows 10 acts more like a terminal than an operating system -- because of the extent of the &q...	Weevil	27	2092	06:18 PM Aug 20, 2015 by carpaidiem
	water pump question (Preview) I have a Jayco Heritage. Water Pump has stopped working. I checked the fuses, ok. Does anyone know if they have an inline fuse that should be checked before I go out and buy a new pump. I couldn't see one. Thank you	NeilandRaine	4	967	12:44 PM Aug 20, 2015 by Granty
	get rid of all malware, adware and pop up ads (Preview) Got fed up with pop ups and adverts ???. Clean your system quick, free, and fast. Why bare the teeth when you have failed to block third party cookies in Explorer, and you run an AV program which has no access to the root files system? Makes you wonder why you have a paid AV program not worth a cracker.........	Vanderee	6	1314	10:52 AM Aug 20, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	No lights !!! (Preview) Hi all, after some expert advise please, Im getting the van geared up for freedom camping. I purchased 3 LED globes to replace the existing 12v globes that are in the interior & exterior 240/12v light fittings. The old globes work fine, they are just power thirsty. When I installed the LEDs I have...	Jafan	9	1573	06:56 PM Aug 19, 2015 by madaboutled
	Agm battery (Preview) Hi . Just a query about these batteries. I've got the van parked up and I check condition occasionly ie no ants getting in solar charging bat.etc. Anyway I checked on weekend and discovered the solar wasn't charging and bat was flat, on further looking I discovered that two internal lights had been le...	first timer	5	1181	09:15 PM Aug 18, 2015 by first timer
	Power System (Preview) Hi All, I recently bought a campervan that has a solar power system including deep cycle batteries, voltage control, inverter and automatic charger. Should I assume that the batteries are also connected to the vehicles alternator and therefore charging the batteries when I'm driving, in additio...	lightoffshore	3	760	08:59 AM Aug 18, 2015 by 03_Troopy
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