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Hendo · Hendo

Set off to the local elec shop (GG), checked out the display and decided on a 2557 model. Couldn't find any one to serve me so off to the next shop (HN). They were $10.00 dearer so back I went. Stood around like Brown's cows, finally service arrived. "Yes sir, we have one in stock but we can't find it. H...

Collo · Collo

I have just purchase some weight distributing bars. (17.5' Jayco and Mitsubishi Triton.) They were fitted by a dealership and do make the van and ute very level. Having read the manual when I got home, I find that they dont like driveways, sharp turns, rough ground. Just how practical are they? I mean...

bill12 · bill12

I have a 2002 courier one ton ute and want to extend the chassis . Does anybody know the laws involved? I have designed and am seriously thinking of buildind a bigger camper on the back as the present slide on is a bit small to live in. I would appreciate your views. Thanks, Bill

grahamg · grahamg

Thinking of buying the Isuzu Mu-x ( 7 seater ) which has the same running gear as the D-mux. Intended to do a round oz trip next year towing a small van. Anyone had any experience to the ISuzi

Moonraker · Moonraker

To keep the boss happy on our first trip north in a few weeks time I need to be able receive any of the TV shows she is into at the time during our trip. I prefer the stars with a cool bevy myself! Anyway I dont want a roof mounted system, too much stuff up there now. So looking at portable systems which claim to b...

deverall11 · deverall11

We are looking at upgrading our current van. Can anybody explain what are the major factors that make a van 'tow well'? Is it the tow ball weight or something else or a number of things. The weight we are looking at is between 2.5t and 3t. Larry

hokianga · hokianga

Hi, I will be towing a little viscount poptop single axle weighing about 1200kg fully loaded, electric brakes, I usually drive at around 80km per hour, should I be getting sway bars? Any advice welcome, thanks very much.

grae and deb · grae and deb

HI NEED TO PICK YOUR BRAINS RE OUR PIPING BLUE AND RED WE ARE HAVING LATELY A LARGE AMOUNT OF LEAKS FROM THE HOSE SPLITTING OR PIN HOLING SPOKE TO JAYCO IN NOWRA TODAY HE WAS PUZZLED ,SOMETIMES WHEN IT SPLITS IT IS LIKE A STANLEY KNIFE CUT ,OTHER TIMES IT IS A SMALL PIN HOLE CAN IT BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE BUILT...

bowser · bowser

Hi. I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China, The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, A...

Steppe · Steppe

Oldbobsbus in reply to your post in general forum. I am running two 80 w panels with morning star control charging my three batts. Mm yep maybe the system should perform a bit better " but " one of my panels was secondhand when i bought it 7 years ago and i know that the new panels are better an c...

patmc49 · patmc49

Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side

native pepper · native pepper

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rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme

Hendo · Hendo

About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular. My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?

THE FLYING PIG · THE FLYING PIG

Hi, We purchased a new Jayco Sterling 24ft van in Nov' & we were given the take-over spiel but we weren't told how to transfer TV volume through radio to the van speakers, does anyone have any idea? TV is a 'Sphere' & the radio is a you-beaut-does-everything-except-talk-to-you Pioneer, a bi...

gerard gue · gerard gue

Can I use a charger to recharge my batterys with a Dual Battery System? regards GG

cazbaz · cazbaz

Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger

spida · spida

Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...

Olley46 · Olley46

Just replaced my prado120 series tow bar with Hayman Reese Heavy Duty Class 4 tow bar,I will feel a bit more comfortable towing now ,if this one breaks I will bear my bum in Myers front window,fitted ready to go $615.00 one happy customer. Lance C

dING · dING

It seems that my next item on the want list Is a Battery operated chainsaw so any advice Tips on brands to buy or avoid and useage Would be appreciated

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	GARMIN SAT NAV # 2 (Preview) Set off to the local elec shop (GG), checked out the display and decided on a 2557 model. Couldn't find any one to serve me so off to the next shop (HN). They were $10.00 dearer so back I went. Stood around like Brown's cows, finally service arrived. "Yes sir, we have one in stock but we can't find it. H...	Hendo	12	951	06:44 PM May 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Weight distributing bars. Practical?? (Preview) I have just purchase some weight distributing bars. (17.5' Jayco and Mitsubishi Triton.) They were fitted by a dealership and do make the van and ute very level. Having read the manual when I got home, I find that they dont like driveways, sharp turns, rough ground. Just how practical are they? I mean...	Collo	4	661	08:41 PM May 2, 2014 by hako
	Extending chassis on ute (Preview) I have a 2002 courier one ton ute and want to extend the chassis . Does anybody know the laws involved? I have designed and am seriously thinking of buildind a bigger camper on the back as the present slide on is a bit small to live in. I would appreciate your views. Thanks, Bill	bill12	15	2282	04:27 PM May 6, 2014 by elliemike
	Isuzu Mu-x (Preview) Thinking of buying the Isuzu Mu-x ( 7 seater ) which has the same running gear as the D-mux. Intended to do a round oz trip next year towing a small van. Anyone had any experience to the ISuzi	grahamg	3	3796	07:01 PM May 6, 2014 by grahamg
	Portable sat TV ( 1 2 ) (Preview) To keep the boss happy on our first trip north in a few weeks time I need to be able receive any of the TV shows she is into at the time during our trip. I prefer the stars with a cool bevy myself! Anyway I dont want a roof mounted system, too much stuff up there now. So looking at portable systems which claim to b...	Moonraker	31	1989	07:32 AM May 16, 2014 by _wombat_
	What make a caravan 'tow well'? (Preview) We are looking at upgrading our current van. Can anybody explain what are the major factors that make a van 'tow well'? Is it the tow ball weight or something else or a number of things. The weight we are looking at is between 2.5t and 3t. Larry	deverall11	10	1432	04:26 PM May 5, 2014 by Cruising Granny
	Sway bars? Do I need them? (Preview) Hi, I will be towing a little viscount poptop single axle weighing about 1200kg fully loaded, electric brakes, I usually drive at around 80km per hour, should I be getting sway bars? Any advice welcome, thanks very much.	hokianga	11	8148	06:16 PM Jun 4, 2014 by carpaidiem
	JOHN GUEST PIPE (Preview) HI NEED TO PICK YOUR BRAINS RE OUR PIPING BLUE AND RED WE ARE HAVING LATELY A LARGE AMOUNT OF LEAKS FROM THE HOSE SPLITTING OR PIN HOLING SPOKE TO JAYCO IN NOWRA TODAY HE WAS PUZZLED ,SOMETIMES WHEN IT SPLITS IT IS LIKE A STANLEY KNIFE CUT ,OTHER TIMES IT IS A SMALL PIN HOLE CAN IT BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE BUILT...	grae and deb	13	1665	05:49 PM May 6, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Regulator (Preview) Hi. I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China, The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, A...	bowser	13	1100	03:02 PM May 4, 2014 by bowser
	Carry over from general forum (Preview) Oldbobsbus in reply to your post in general forum. I am running two 80 w panels with morning star control charging my three batts. Mm yep maybe the system should perform a bit better " but " one of my panels was secondhand when i bought it 7 years ago and i know that the new panels are better an c...	Steppe	13	879	04:41 PM May 4, 2014 by Steppe
	ripples in ceiling (Preview) Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side	patmc49	2	767	10:54 AM Apr 29, 2014 by DeBe
	internet explorer problems (Preview) http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/internet-explorer-glitch-leaves-computers-vulnerable-hack...	native pepper	2	577	10:35 AM May 18, 2014 by rockylizard
	Ausgen generators (Preview) Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme	rollingstone	0	444	07:09 PM Apr 28, 2014 by rollingstone
	GARMIN SAT NAV (Preview) About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular. My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?	Hendo	14	957	06:06 PM Apr 29, 2014 by Vic41
	TV volume through van speakers (Preview) Hi, We purchased a new Jayco Sterling 24ft van in Nov' & we were given the take-over spiel but we weren't told how to transfer TV volume through radio to the van speakers, does anyone have any idea? TV is a 'Sphere' & the radio is a you-beaut-does-everything-except-talk-to-you Pioneer, a bi...	THE FLYING PIG	9	910	06:27 PM Jun 4, 2014 by carpaidiem
	charging batteries (Preview) Can I use a charger to recharge my batterys with a Dual Battery System? regards GG	gerard gue	3	753	12:59 PM Apr 28, 2014 by gerard gue
	Brake Controllers (Preview) Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger	cazbaz	4	829	08:22 PM Apr 28, 2014 by landy
	Gas fridge problem - I finally solved it. (Preview) Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...	spida	13	1512	10:34 AM Apr 29, 2014 by elliemike
	Prado 120series tow bar (Preview) Just replaced my prado120 series tow bar with Hayman Reese Heavy Duty Class 4 tow bar,I will feel a bit more comfortable towing now ,if this one breaks I will bear my bum in Myers front window,fitted ready to go $615.00 one happy customer. Lance C	Olley46	1	301	06:37 AM Apr 27, 2014 by Dougwe
	Battery operated chainsaws (Preview) It seems that my next item on the want list Is a Battery operated chainsaw so any advice Tips on brands to buy or avoid and useage Would be appreciated	dING	4	708	07:59 AM Apr 27, 2014 by GaryKelly
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