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Camera help needed Pls
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Hi .. I have a much loved Sony Compact Zoom DSC - HX9V. Unfortunately the covering over the LCD screen is damaged making it difficult to see in bright sunlight. Mr.Google has lots of stuff suggesting the this is not uncommon with Sony cameras .. usually just out of warranty like mine. It seems that th...
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3 way fridge help
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Hi, has anyone had a dometic fridge 2011 model 186 litre rm4601 . freezer on either gas or 240 setting on 7 will go down to minus 23 at night but soon as the sun hits side of van will rise up to zero or even warmer . fridge over night minus 9 but will get up to 17. freezer on minus 15 fridge plus 12.Thats now , fro...
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Changing a light bulb
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It takes more than 2 Grey nomads to change this light globe! We would like to put a LED light in this light instead of the current globe, but we cant figure how to remove the globe! Does anybody else have a light fitting like this? Is there a trick to it?
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Gerty Dancer
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FINALLY THE TUG IS OUT OF DRY DOC
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Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee. They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK. HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and ti...
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Dougwe
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Snow Chains for a Toyota Coaster..?
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Was wondering if anyone has a supplier of Chains for a Toyota Coaster..? I'm Looking to take the bus up to the snow for Opening Weekend and was wondering if anyone knows of where I can get chains to suit the coaster..? And yes I have been up the hill for many an opening weekend.. I'm just gonna have a Bett...
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SnowT
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Cordless drill
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Bought myself a new cordless drill and intend to use it this weekend on a job. I read the user manual and it explained how the torque setting operates, but what I wanna know is do I use the dial to work up to the correct setting from low. or work my way down from high? After much practice I expect I'll be able to...
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GaryKelly
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Recall Electric hot water bottles /heat packs
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15 April 2014 NSW Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres today announced a statewide prohibition by Fair Trading on the sale of electric hot water bottles, also known as electric heat packs, due to the risk of death or injury from electric shock.
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oldtrack123
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What is this?
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I have a bush block, (in an old fishing village) I am cleaning up. In among lots of broken beer bottles and fishing net I found these; see pic. Could be related to commercial fishing boats? Any ideas? Thanks -- Edited by arthur on Thursday 24th of April 2014 02:35:29 PM -- Edited by arthur on Thursday 24t...
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arthur
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Winegard wall plates with electronic boards
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Good afternoon to all . In my van I have two Winegard wall plates which both have the small electronic board at the back which boosts the signal. One plate inside and one outside Up until recently both worked perfectly. For reasons that I cannot fathom the light on the outside wall plate will not com...
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dazz49
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Hot water. How to set up?
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Not sure on correct procedure. For 240v I have, Connected water, connected power, turned switch to ON in the outside unit, turned pump to on, although it shows red light, no light if I turn it the other way, turn on 240v swith inside cupboard, turned on hot water tap at sink to make sure water coming thr...
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Collo
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3 way fridge woes
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Long saga but keeping it short fridge is playing up, trying to get the gas on results in nothing but when pushing ignite button it lights up the battery moniter like a Xmas tree, but no gas.....has spent a day and a half at gas people to no avail except making my purse a good deal lighter....what to do next?...
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pawsoz
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TV reception.
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We have just bought a Jayco van second hand, but we cant get any tv reception. Having checked all connections, I am wondering if the roof top antenna is suitable for digital transmission? The van is 7 years old. Cheers, Collo.
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d-max towing
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has anybody got 2011-12 3.0lt d-max 4 speed auto pulling 20ft van (not offroad) Want to know how the 4 speed auto perform. Colin -- Edited by ccjk on Tuesday 22nd of April 2014 06:52:11 PM
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Thetford C260 Toilet
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Thetford C260 After using this toilet for 12 mths without a problem, suddenly today, the pong was atrocious although it had only been emptied 2 days ago, i.e. not full! On emptying same, we found the compartment also had waste in it and on cleaning out same and taking the filter lid off, more waste in t...
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raising ride height Coromal independant suspension
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Hi all, Just had a win raising my silhouette camper & want to tell the world. Anyone interested how we did it simply without buggering up the wheel geometry, ask & you shall receive. Foz
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Chocks or not?
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G'Day, we're trying to reduce what we carry to a minimum and the current point of order are the wheel chocks - 4 of them. They are light, homemade and don't take up too much room but are they really necessary to carry in a small camper? We always use the handbrake....put it on hard and make sure it will not j...
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hako
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help to buy new battery drill
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i want to replace my battery drill and would like some information on the type to buy should i go for a 10v or 18v battery drill and what difference does the voltage makethat is does the 18v have more power or does it last longer than a 10vwhat battery should i look for 1.4ah or 4ah and what difference do the...
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some advice please
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I recently bought a second hand Mercedes dreamseeker campervan and until now haven't needed to put water in. I can unlock the cap but it just turns around and I don't want to get too savage with it until I find out what i'm doing wrong. if it wasn't the easter break, i'd phone the company I bought it from. h...
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frednme
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Didilogical Virtualapp Website ????
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Seems to be mixed ideas on this website, in general it suggests that if you use Microsoft products like Live Mail etc then it is "normal" to have this shown as a user and username/password on your account ???? Here is one comment for getting rid of it; "If you want to get rid of this proble...
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Satsleeve
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Has anyone out there heard of, or used, the Satsleeve by Thuraya? Any information or thoughts would be appreciated. Stay safe and happy
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Giz and Jon
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