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Salt
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Salt can be kept in the Fridge when the weather is Humid, as there is no moisture in cold air.
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Imodell
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Batterys
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If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months
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Imodell
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How to change NSW rego. to QLD rego.
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At long last I am in the position to buy a campervan. Have been saving all my dollars madly having to start from square one after my bank account was stolen. So I am interested in a Toyota Tarago Camper van which is regestered in NSW and want to know how I would go about changing the rego. to QLD if I buy the v...
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June
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Winegard Ariel
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Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...
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Hydeeeho
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How to use the toilet in the van
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Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...
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deverall11
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Batteries and Math's.
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Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...
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SnowT
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Leaking Lemair Washing Machine!
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Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...
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2ontimeout
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Fuel costs Vs time
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There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...
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grill n chill
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7 pin flat+ 2?????
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who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John
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Cruising Cruze
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RECALL Reject shop power boards
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http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809
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oldtrack123
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RV Security Discussion
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For maybe the fourth time in the last year there is a notice about a stolen caravan on the forum, so it certainly looks like something to be concerned about. For many years now there have been vehicle tracking services available in Australia, where they modify your vehicle and then if your vehicle is st...
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Plendo
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Solar Panel Mounting on my M/H.
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As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...
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Mr B2
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Ford Ranger
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G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John
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Cruising Cruze
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Fitting a Hayman Reece load distributing hitch
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Hello Grey Nomads, We have taken delivery of our new van and are attempting to fit a Hayman Reece Load distribution Hitch but there is a problem with installing the unit. We have a tool box and 2 gas bottles sitting on the drawbar and therefore unable to install the hitch such that the chains hang vertica...
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MOLLUSCAN
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Ratchet type towing mirrors.
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Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...
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hako
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Need help on wiring for solar panels,
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I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...
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Mr B2
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Diesel and Gas
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Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks
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goldcoaster
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Help with repair of a walking machine
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Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...
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Hylda&Jon
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Folding solar panels
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I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...
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Poppy sore eye
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Solar configuaration's
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Ok I'm going to post up a Picture and I want to see what result's everyone get's.. Ok Every Panel is the same.. 18v 11A.. The Panels are wired in 2 string's of 5 in Parallel- The red and Black Block's are the connection point's.. From them out to the Solar regulator.. Ok the Question is What Final Output...
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SnowT
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