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arthur · arthur

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...

hako · hako

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...

SnowT · SnowT

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...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

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...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

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.

Collo · Collo

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...

MaryJane · MaryJane

This topic could maybe go under ' show us ur tow' but I thought it would get more feedback here, so here goes.... Many folk know that the Prado is rated to tow 2.5ton. I also know that in UK, it's rated at 3 ton. So tonight I'm invited to a happy hour and one guy insisted that I could talk to Toyota and get that r...

2weis · 2weis

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...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi all, just installed a Tekonsha P3 brake controller and noticed the blue led display stays on full time even when the vehicle is switched off. is this normal? Thanks RR

frednme · frednme

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...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When we bought our van we relied on the salesman to recommend size of solar panel. I now know we have a 100 A/H deep cycle battery and a 120 watt panel with a "regulator" of some sort. Wondering how that compares to what you the forum members are using? Aussie Paul.

Vic41 · Vic41

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...

Giz and Jon · Giz and Jon

Has anyone out there heard of, or used, the Satsleeve by Thuraya? Any information or thoughts would be appreciated. Stay safe and happy

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there to the gurus of the world. We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a pho...

Collo · Collo

When traveling, should water tanks be empty or full? (I'm guessing half full is a no no!) If empty, that makes free camping more difficult. Thanks, Collo.

2abreast · 2abreast

We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz

bill12 · bill12

I had a win today. I was going to put a 12v power supply in my vast sat box, cost about $100, but found you can run them on a 100watt inverter from sat world. Works well once you find the satellite, and at $28 delivered,I save $70 plus.I have found that people don't like you running the genset to run your sat tv...

dazren · dazren

Somehow ?? [ don't ask ] The breakaway cable was pulled from the control box socket . It was un- connected for a week or 2 before I noticed ?? I have placed it back into the Little black control box, Hooked the van up and drove it around the block, to see if any problems, ?? It seems ?? to be fine with no noticeab...

gerard gue · gerard gue

Could somebody tell me what is the output of a alternator 2002 hilux turbo diesel. Thank you GG

Rheo47 · Rheo47

On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story). Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to b...

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	What is this? (Preview) 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...	arthur	12	1034	11:58 PM Apr 24, 2014 by PeterD
	Chocks or not? (Preview) 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...	hako	16	2885	11:31 PM Apr 24, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Snow Chains for a Toyota Coaster..? (Preview) 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...	SnowT	2	1165	10:36 PM Apr 24, 2014 by ruffnut09
	Cordless drill (Preview) 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...	GaryKelly	7	1292	07:49 PM Apr 24, 2014 by KFT
	Recall Electric hot water bottles /heat packs (Preview) 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.	oldtrack123	1	926	07:40 PM Apr 24, 2014 by KFT
	Hot water. How to set up? (Preview) 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...	Collo	2	910	11:49 AM Apr 24, 2014 by Plendo
	Tow rating on a Prado (Preview) This topic could maybe go under ' show us ur tow' but I thought it would get more feedback here, so here goes.... Many folk know that the Prado is rated to tow 2.5ton. I also know that in UK, it's rated at 3 ton. So tonight I'm invited to a happy hour and one guy insisted that I could talk to Toyota and get that r...	MaryJane	13	7557	11:57 PM Apr 23, 2014 by PeterD
	help to buy new battery drill ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	2weis	38	4726	09:22 PM Apr 23, 2014 by grae and deb
	Tekonsha P3 Display stays on (Preview) Hi all, just installed a Tekonsha P3 brake controller and noticed the blue led display stays on full time even when the vehicle is switched off. is this normal? Thanks RR	ROAD RUNNER	16	7066	09:32 PM Apr 22, 2014 by ROAD RUNNER
	some advice please (Preview) 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...	frednme	5	914	03:50 PM Apr 22, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Our solar and battery... (Preview) When we bought our van we relied on the salesman to recommend size of solar panel. I now know we have a 100 A/H deep cycle battery and a 120 watt panel with a "regulator" of some sort. Wondering how that compares to what you the forum members are using? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	23	2549	10:25 AM Apr 22, 2014 by Jaahn
	Didilogical Virtualapp Website ???? (Preview) 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...	Vic41	12	2485	08:34 PM Apr 21, 2014 by Vic41
	Satsleeve (Preview) Has anyone out there heard of, or used, the Satsleeve by Thuraya? Any information or thoughts would be appreciated. Stay safe and happy	Giz and Jon	5	1317	10:03 AM Apr 21, 2014 by Giz and Jon
	Cracks in side exterior panel Franklin G2 2006 model (Preview) Hi there to the gurus of the world. We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a pho...	Allan Marais	4	1090	01:15 PM Apr 20, 2014 by Motorhomer13
	Water tanks and traveling? (Preview) When traveling, should water tanks be empty or full? (I'm guessing half full is a no no!) If empty, that makes free camping more difficult. Thanks, Collo.	Collo	23	2565	08:05 PM Apr 18, 2014 by Baz421
	Leaking shower floor (Preview) We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz	2abreast	11	4890	07:20 PM Apr 18, 2014 by Two Strays
	vast sat box on 12v (Preview) I had a win today. I was going to put a 12v power supply in my vast sat box, cost about $100, but found you can run them on a 100watt inverter from sat world. Works well once you find the satellite, and at $28 delivered,I save $70 plus.I have found that people don't like you running the genset to run your sat tv...	bill12	6	1248	03:40 PM Apr 18, 2014 by johnwf
	BRAKEAWAY CABLE ???? (Preview) Somehow ?? [ don't ask ] The breakaway cable was pulled from the control box socket . It was un- connected for a week or 2 before I noticed ?? I have placed it back into the Little black control box, Hooked the van up and drove it around the block, to see if any problems, ?? It seems ?? to be fine with no noticeab...	dazren	14	1390	11:30 AM Apr 18, 2014 by carpaidiem
	Alternator (Preview) Could somebody tell me what is the output of a alternator 2002 hilux turbo diesel. Thank you GG	gerard gue	4	945	09:13 AM Apr 18, 2014 by native pepper
	LEAKING SUBURBAN HOT WATER SERVICE. (Preview) On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story). Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to b...	Rheo47	21	5407	08:43 AM Apr 18, 2014 by oldbobsbus
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