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Santa · Santa

In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...

elliemike · elliemike

This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

$111.95 and an hours work and we can now open the Pajero rear door while still connected!!!! Aussie Paul.

pommyroy · pommyroy

I have a 12-pin flat plug on my vehicle for use with the caravan. I have bought a mac raclight so I can illuminate the numberplate when carrying my bike. I need to wire the "mac raclight" to a 7-pin flat plug so I can use it with the fitting on my vehicle. Problem is that the mac raclight only...

Vic41 · Vic41

With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...

Dougwe · Dougwe

For those that didn't read my "Original" thread about the Prado not starting now and then it appeared at first to be the inhibitor switch as when I moved the transmission selector back and forth it started but then it was ok for a week then had the problem again for two weeks then ok for a week. I...

Grandrey · Grandrey

Having run generator (Onan Microquiet 3600) one morning a week ago. I returned home that night (wife watching tv) and noticed batteries very low. Naturally gen wouldn't start. Recharged batteries by driving with same result. Since then four new 130AMP AVG replacements installed. Primer light...

gooba53 · gooba53

Wondering if Mazda BT 50 owners are having trouble with their driver seats going down, loosing height on its own? We pump ours up several times a day and it continues to loose height. Mazda Australia have said they haven't had other complaints about this but on our travels we have already met other ow...

Happyjack · Happyjack

I bought a new blind to fit as the old one was staring to get holes in it. $177(?) from Caravanplus. Removed the inner (ceiling) fitting and removed the old blind. Now, if you a re going to do this, a word of warning - the lug the winder fits in to is the most critical bit of this whole plastic cowl ( for want of a...

arthur · arthur

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jiQDAAAAMBAJ&...

Michael evo · Michael evo

Hi all.just wondering what cable size members have used.with smart pass and d250s from tug to van ?. The manual says 25mm2 cable for 5m could i get away with smaller cable say 6bs. It will be charging 200 amp wet cell battery. Cheers evo

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

Hi there, I have an issue that maybe someone out there in motorhome land can give me some advice. As you can see...I drive a big bus and the fuel tank contains apporox 350 litres. My useage is about 2.5 to 2.8 klms per litre....So I should be able to travel well over 600+ Ks. However on recent trips I only get...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

RepcoKawashima Pro2000i Inverter Generator PRA number: 2014/14026Date published: 18th March 2014Product informationProduct description Kawashima 2000W Inverter GeneratorIdentifying features PRO2000iWhat are the defects? The 12 volt battery charger outlet does not meet Australia...

Pr2cv · Pr2cv

I keep getting a fault notification saying LNB shorted,replace or seek technical assistance. I have replaced the LNB &checked all cabling for continuity, Renewed my access registration. Can anyone put me on the right track? Thanks in advance Pete

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well, I thought I would give a bit of an update since the latest events. After a another week of the problem mentioned in an earlier post the tug decided to start every time for two weeks then in it's wisdom played up again for a week so I decided enough is enough. My mechanic mate arranged for a new starter m...

MaryJane · MaryJane

Hit the road today for a trip, everything is wearing away!! went to cook tea, hooked up to gas bottle, smelt gas, did the detergent test etc, def leak. Eventually a small, maybe 10mm o-ring fell out. so my question is, can I replace o-ring, or should I buy a whole new hose and regulator? My nearest supply p...

NOWELL55 · NOWELL55

I have a tandem axle 22' Roadstar van with a carrying capacity of 400kg, given that you would be carrying water, gas cylinders, roll out awning, solar cell and batteries, all things that would be above the original tare weight, is there a way to increase your GVM and have the van recertified to carry an i...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131041559192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 23rd of March 2014 11:06:19 PM

Santa · Santa

http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/security-software-just-a-bandaid-for-windows-xp-machines-20140322-hvkzs.html

Rondavoo · Rondavoo

Hi All, Wondering if anyone has a portable wireless printer and what brand they choose and why.

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	Windows 8.1 --- two months on. (Preview) In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...	Santa	19	3915	03:01 PM Apr 5, 2014 by ken thomas
	Isuzu D-max Cruise Control (Preview) This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...	elliemike	5	3100	09:03 AM Apr 6, 2014 by elliemike
	Pajero spare wheel lift kit... (Preview) $111.95 and an hours work and we can now open the Pajero rear door while still connected!!!! Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	14	9478	03:42 PM Apr 2, 2014 by littledick
	Wiring Question 12 Volt wiring problem (Preview) I have a 12-pin flat plug on my vehicle for use with the caravan. I have bought a mac raclight so I can illuminate the numberplate when carrying my bike. I need to wire the "mac raclight" to a 7-pin flat plug so I can use it with the fitting on my vehicle. Problem is that the mac raclight only...	pommyroy	10	1074	01:03 PM Mar 30, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Cleaning Modern Vehicle Engines ? (Preview) With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...	Vic41	21	1213	10:14 PM Apr 6, 2014 by Vic41
	PRADO STARTER PROBLEM FINAL UPDATE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) For those that didn't read my "Original" thread about the Prado not starting now and then it appeared at first to be the inhibitor switch as when I moved the transmission selector back and forth it started but then it was ok for a week then had the problem again for two weeks then ok for a week. I...	Dougwe	38	7220	10:57 AM Apr 13, 2014 by _wombat_
	Generator won't turnover - need help (Preview) Having run generator (Onan Microquiet 3600) one morning a week ago. I returned home that night (wife watching tv) and noticed batteries very low. Naturally gen wouldn't start. Recharged batteries by driving with same result. Since then four new 130AMP AVG replacements installed. Primer light...	Grandrey	20	2368	04:26 PM Apr 7, 2014 by KFT
	Seat problem with Mazda BT 50 (Preview) Wondering if Mazda BT 50 owners are having trouble with their driver seats going down, loosing height on its own? We pump ours up several times a day and it continues to loose height. Mazda Australia have said they haven't had other complaints about this but on our travels we have already met other ow...	gooba53	12	2899	07:25 PM Apr 10, 2014 by gooba53
	Heki 2 hatch repair (Preview) I bought a new blind to fit as the old one was staring to get holes in it. $177(?) from Caravanplus. Removed the inner (ceiling) fitting and removed the old blind. Now, if you a re going to do this, a word of warning - the lug the winder fits in to is the most critical bit of this whole plastic cowl ( for want of a...	Happyjack	2	887	11:08 PM Mar 27, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Sedan Conversion (Preview) http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jiQDAAAAMBAJ&...	arthur	28	1992	09:17 AM Apr 3, 2014 by Cupie
	Ctek cable size (Preview) Hi all.just wondering what cable size members have used.with smart pass and d250s from tug to van ?. The manual says 25mm2 cable for 5m could i get away with smaller cable say 6bs. It will be charging 200 amp wet cell battery. Cheers evo	Michael evo	2	581	08:30 PM Mar 26, 2014 by Michael evo
	Fuel Pick-up Problem (Preview) Hi there, I have an issue that maybe someone out there in motorhome land can give me some advice. As you can see...I drive a big bus and the fuel tank contains apporox 350 litres. My useage is about 2.5 to 2.8 klms per litre....So I should be able to travel well over 600+ Ks. However on recent trips I only get...	Motorhomer13	14	958	08:25 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Baz421
	SAFETY Repco generator RECALL (Preview) RepcoKawashima Pro2000i Inverter Generator PRA number: 2014/14026Date published: 18th March 2014Product informationProduct description Kawashima 2000W Inverter GeneratorIdentifying features PRO2000iWhat are the defects? The 12 volt battery charger outlet does not meet Australia...	oldtrack123	0	593	01:04 PM Mar 25, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Vast Sat system not working. Help please (Preview) I keep getting a fault notification saying LNB shorted,replace or seek technical assistance. I have replaced the LNB &checked all cabling for continuity, Renewed my access registration. Can anyone put me on the right track? Thanks in advance Pete	Pr2cv	8	780	10:59 AM Mar 26, 2014 by Baz421
	UPDATE ON PRADO STARTING PROBLEM (Preview) Well, I thought I would give a bit of an update since the latest events. After a another week of the problem mentioned in an earlier post the tug decided to start every time for two weeks then in it's wisdom played up again for a week so I decided enough is enough. My mechanic mate arranged for a new starter m...	Dougwe	5	1140	04:32 PM Mar 26, 2014 by Baz421
	O- ring split on flexi hose for weber baby Q (Preview) Hit the road today for a trip, everything is wearing away!! went to cook tea, hooked up to gas bottle, smelt gas, did the detergent test etc, def leak. Eventually a small, maybe 10mm o-ring fell out. so my question is, can I replace o-ring, or should I buy a whole new hose and regulator? My nearest supply p...	MaryJane	6	5160	07:58 AM Mar 26, 2014 by MaryJane
	PAYLOAD (Preview) I have a tandem axle 22' Roadstar van with a carrying capacity of 400kg, given that you would be carrying water, gas cylinders, roll out awning, solar cell and batteries, all things that would be above the original tare weight, is there a way to increase your GVM and have the van recertified to carry an i...	NOWELL55	3	634	12:45 PM Mar 25, 2014 by NOWELL55
	Generator, possibility??? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131041559192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 23rd of March 2014 11:06:19 PM	aussie_paul	11	1264	06:08 PM Mar 28, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Security software just a Band-Aid for Windows XP machines (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/security-software-just-a-bandaid-for-windows-xp-machines-20140322-hvkzs.html	Santa	19	1041	02:29 PM Mar 26, 2014 by Santa
	Portable printers (Preview) Hi All, Wondering if anyone has a portable wireless printer and what brand they choose and why.	Rondavoo	13	1008	10:57 AM Mar 26, 2014 by spida
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