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Tyres for Tug and Tow
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Did not want to hijack hendo's thread on the general forum about van tyres, so have started a new one here in techies corner. Cupie asked: My Patrol runs on Cooper TIRES & the van on Dunlop TYRES. Do I have a compatibility problem? We are due to replace the tyres on our patrol, and are looking at Coope...
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Sorry - Another Generator question
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http://www.ryobi.com.au/Products/Generators/Inverters/RIG2000
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Does anyone turn off their gas hot water system, to prevent it constantly heating up when not needed, ....
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We are newbies to Grey Nomads world,,, (and loving it already), but just need some feedback please. How far out each side, is acceptable, for our rear pole carrier tube. (Its like a storm water pipe.) Thanks a bunch, in advance for any feedback.
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Tri-fold Dining Table
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Our new van has (first for us) a Tri-fold table. What is the conscientious, travel folded or extended? On the one short trip we have done so far we initially had it extended thinking that it has the support of the single leg on the floor. Problem was we found when we stopped for a cuppa that the table had pa...
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Towing Vehicle Options/Opinions
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Howdy, Im looking at buying a new vehicle to tow my poptop van (17ft, 960kg empty, mechanical brakes) and was hoping on any feedback , pros & cons on the following vehicle based on towing, comfort and fuel economy. Looking at 4x4 and diesel engine/auto Mazda BT50 Ford Ranger Nissan Navara Toyota...
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Changing batteries in you van or motorhome..
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I had a case today where someone changed the battery in his van.. He said he carefully made a list if every wire that went to each terminal and thought he put them back the same way.. He mistakenly put one of the wires that should have gone to the Neg terminal to the Pos terminal resulting in a wiring melt dow...
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ipswich showground qld
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We could be heading to Brisbane for a week and wondering if any person knows about caravan sites in the area that is suitable IPSWICH etc mid of april suenray
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12V help
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Righto you lot I have a small problem with the 12V electrics in the new van, when you watch TV and turn on the fan in the shower the TV cuts out any ideas?? Problem number two when using the taps with the 12V pump (free camping) the lights flicker?? any suggestions to look at will be appreciated.
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Recommendations for a Solar Installer
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We have decided that is is time to install the solar on the van & think it may be out of my abilities to do it professionally enough for my expectations, has anyone got any recommendations on a good trades person to purchase our system from & also install the system. We are on the Mid North Coast of...
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Mobile Phone??
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Hi, Hubby and I are about to set off around Oz for the big trip. Both of us are complete techno phobes, I still use Windows XP and my mobile is an 8 year old Nokia! We would like some advice on the best value mobile plan, we want to be able to email and check stuff out on the internet as well as calling and texting...
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12volt water pump switch
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howdy all, happy australia day to you all. can someone pleeeese settle an ongoing dispute (friendly) re when connected to mains pressure water supply, is one suppose to leave the 12v water pump switch ON or OFF whils on mains supply. One person told me to switch front tank off and leave back tank on. (...
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Bought a Waeco replacement.
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Gave up on trying to fix the old CF50 Waeco that would only run on 240V after much help from this forum and a few local techs. Put it on Gumtree with honest description for $240 and a bloke drove up from Brissie in his brand new Discovery just to buy it. Gave me $250 and said keep the change!!.... You wonder wh...
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Hitch Hiker Dolly
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I recently saw a Hitch Hiker Dolly hooked up between an early model F150 and a largish (about 20 foot) off road van. The last dolly I had seen was more than 40 years ago. This latest one seemed to have a WDH between van and dolly and another between dolly and Effy. Also, what appeared to be, a brake booster se...
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The Phantom
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Starting new topics
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OK, I realise this is a pretty informal forum, but in the interest of people actually trying to find answers for their particular conundrum, wouldn't it be better if someone wants to digress from the OP's topic, to start their own topic and maybe make a reference to it, if it is actually helpfull to the O...
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Asus EEE Pad Tablet Windows 8
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http://www.centrecom.com.au/asus-eee-pad-vivotab-smart-me400c-1b035w?utm_source=24%2F01%2F2013&utm_campaign=24-01-2013+DTD&utm_medium=email
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Sale on solar panel
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http://www.camperdeals.com.au/deals/100w-airflex-solar-panel-2/
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Couple Mate jack
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Just wondering any body thoughts on the Couple Mate caravan jack ,the one you put under the axle and reverse up to put the axle in the air, are they safe enough or are they. A bit iffy. lance C
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Amps. Silly question but...
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I understand that two solar panels of say 100 watts provide a total of 200 watts. But I suspect that two batteries of say 100ah don't provide 200ah. Is that roite?
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Windsor Rapid fuse box location ra 474s
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Anybody have or had one of these and know where the fuse box is. We found the circuit breaker but not the tripped fuse after attempted 12v mods. Some have them under the seat but we've had a boy look and a girl looK. Mr DIY wants to fox it tonight. Should look like attached photo. thanks in anticipation....
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Genquip Generator
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hi all just came across an ad for a 3300 watt genquid genny for $1899.00. this is considerably less than a Yamaha one for the same wattage. they are being sold at TJM but also have their own website. my question is has anyone got one - does anyone know about these. Don't want to get a lemon just for the sak...
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