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Yamaha generator
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We are thinking of buying a Yamaha generator but noticed that the output is 230 volts is this going to make any difference to how the appliances perform in particular the Ibis Air Command air conditioner, looking at the Yamaha 2400I as I don't think the Honda 2 KVA will do it, any advice will be appreciat...
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looking for leaks
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Hi, when I'm looking for leakage in the motor home, I look on wall behind the shower, under the sink, any where else I should look.?
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frangipani
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Looking fora cheap TV antenna.
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G'Day All, There seems to be all manner of TV antennas out there. We are looking for a low cost unit that works. The Ebay $40 items seem too cheap to be good. Maybe they are OK. Can anyone recommend a cheapie that does the job.?
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chopit
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Where do people....
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Where do people put a diesel heater in a 24' van with ensuite at the rear? Aussie Paul.
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Kickass portable solar panels
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Looking to buy quality solar panel to run arb 78lt fridge freezer on second battery in my bt50. Have checked out the kick ass web site. Has any one got advice on size I would need and quality of quick ass panels
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Tanka
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getting an inspection before purchasing a Motorhome
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Hello, my name is Fran, I will be a solo nomad, am looking at a Motorhome, rang RACV for an inspection the don't do Motorhomes, can anyone advise who to contact to inspect a vehicle that in'm interested in, as I am mechanically challenged The Motorhome is in Melbourne -- Edited by Frangipani on Tuesday 1...
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USB Flash Drives Limitations
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Putting the flash in flash memory Flash memory chips are called flash because in order to write to it, the memory is loaded, and then a signal is sent to the memory circuitry that says remember this kind of like the flash on a camera. (In all honesty, I dont know if modern flash memory uses this exact techn...
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Power Supply
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We have dual batteries and a 120 w solar panel and our TV and radio have worked perfectly on 12 v for the last 8 days. Tonight, we have no 12v power to the TV, aerial or radio. Any suggestions?
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Coleman's Mach, 9000 series, 61365 model (I think) with lo heat setting...
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Our aircon has a lo heat setting. I am trying to work out what the current draw would be using an inverter to run this lo heat setting, and if it would be possible? Aussie Paul.
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Toyota Tarago Fuse box location. 1986 2.2 EFI...
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Hi Friends, Can anyone tell me where to locate the FUSE BOX on a 1986 Tarago ?. I have near torn the van apart looking for the thing !!. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and save my Ulcers bleeding !. Also any tips on this model would help also. Cheers FnOzi...
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old as the hills idea
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i can imagine you blokes goin yea yea . well i had a problem getting my 2012 colorado manual into and out of 4x4 low range just to get the van up some slight hills or int that tight spot reversing up to the van . well i bumped a bloke down town the other day with a colly . bit hard core for a 6 mmth old truck you know w...
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Battery Problem
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Hello everyone, Looking for some advice and help. We had a problem the amp meter on our van. The problem started when we run the battery flat with out the mains on ( inadvertently left the fridge running!). We hooked the mains up and the battery was charging at 25 amps, discovered smoke coming out of the b...
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Judes and Bazz
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Auto Electrician - Dubbo
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Arrived in Dubbo late yesterday on our way north, and discovered the wiring for our van and Navara was in urgent need of repair. One phone call resulted in the repairs being done this morning, at the caravan park, and included the installation of an Anderson plug and the relocation of our reversing cam...
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waterproof stitching on vinyl poptop
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Got some moisture coming thru the stitching ( on the vertical fold sleeves) on our pop top . I think it is acrylic vinyl . Any tips on how to seal this stitching ? -- Edited by Leftwing on Saturday 28th of June 2014 06:39:06 PM
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Death from Non approved Fauity USB charging deivice
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-27/knock-off-usb-charger-to-blame-for-womans-death/5555138
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Diesel Heater which one to buy?
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I have been considering installing a diesel heater on my caravan there seems to be 2 or 3 options. Two are very expensive compared to the Snuggler. Could members with experience of these Air Heaters please Give me their opinion of which to buy and why? The Snugger I see is Chinese but looks similar to the...
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Toyota Coaster air bag suspension
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Can anyone tell me what the maximum psi should be on rear manually inflated air bag suspension of a 1996 Toyota Coaster motorhome? thank you.
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Dongles
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[spoiler] Yes, I'm a Dinosaur. What is a "WIFI Dongle"? How do they work? Would they be an advantage for a Grey Nomad on the road wanting to use his/her laptop or iPad??
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Fuel Consumption
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[spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...
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Grey Water Storage
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The issue of grey water comes up in this forum and others on a regular basis and has been concerning us for some time.A recent picture of a set up in the Caravan & Motor Home (Edition 203) gave me something to think about. After a couple of visits to the local plumbers, Plumbtec in Mildura, we have come...
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