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HELP - Looking for 'The Silver Gypsies' - Jim & Annette
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Hi I am hoping someone can help to get me in touch with Jim & Annette (The Silver Gypsies) regarding their old Windsor Genesis Caravan. Could they please contact me on 0419 793 985 or email jwfranks@bigpond.com. Thanking everyone in advance and hoping this message reaches them. Kind Regards Ja...
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Jamie58
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BT50 Suspension
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Hi everyone,My wife and I have decided to travel around Australia with our 3 year old before she starts school. Weve picked out a new Jayco Starcraft Outback that has an ATM of 2400kgs and a ball weight of around 240kgs.To tow it we have purchased a 2013 manual Mazda BT50 GT with a steel bar, canopy etc.I...
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matty_turbo
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Aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required?
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Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...
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Phil Owen
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Space saving table for smaller vans
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This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...
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OliverD
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SAVING HOT WATER FLOW
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Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...
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Hey Jim
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Air Bags
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Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van
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helnev
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Andersen Levellers
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Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.
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DMaxer
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Jayco Sterling
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I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.
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Gundog
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Dash cam - Navman MiVue 388
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Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...
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Bruce and Bev
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WAECO CF 50 FRIDGE/FREEZER NOT WORKING
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Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...
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possumyvonne
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fujitsu or similar A/C on bus
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Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...
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Tropdoug
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Front mounted tow bar
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has anyone mounted a front tow bar on their Patrol? Allan
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Allany
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Anderson weight distribution hitch from Titan.
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I have one and as never used a hayman Reece WDH can't compare the two. Haven't seen any posts on them so just wondering on pro's an con's. It is easy and quick to hook up once u know how, u don't have to unhook to back up. Was a little bit dearer than the others but I'm very happy with it. Any comments. cheers OMD...
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OMD
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Hardly techo......but..........
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Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce
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Bruce and Bev
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BEARING FAILURE WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES FITTED
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Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...
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Hey Jim
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Finally....
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rockylizard
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22'6" Van is this a HUGE parking problem?
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Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...
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Liltacker
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A weighty win
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. Hi guys. Well, we had a win in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal today, 14/5/15. The Dealer rep admitted they were wrong and mistakes made when registering our Esperance. Who said you can't fight them. please check your vehicle weight and fight them if necessary. Have a great day all. Sta...
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Lozza1956
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CB Radios
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Such a headache! so many different ones. The GME TX3100 plug and play. reasonably cheap and wont put holes in my dash, or should I buy a more powerful fixed machine. Anyone got suggestions on their experience with CB Radios?( possibly recommendations)
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Pally
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Can 240V appliances be run on 24V
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Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...
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