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Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Noticed that the new Nissan Pathfinder mirrors give a false indication of distance between me and any following vehicles. Know that most new vehicles have the left mirror that states that "objects in this mirror may be closer than you think " . On the pathfinder both mirrors give this...

twobob · twobob

OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...

Vic41 · Vic41

My caravan power lead is not faded or detiorated and seems in good nick. However the lead has a twist in it similar to a liquorice stick. Someone told me to leave it in the sun for awhile then get a person at each end to untwist it, however this does not work, it still does not untwist. Does anyone have any i...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone got a CTECH muilti stage battery charger , have read the sales pitch on them but would like a user report as well before jumping in

sagittarius · sagittarius

Hi folks .. My plans are to be on the road fulltime from the end of September .. so I'm here picking your brains .. I'm currently using prepaid Vodafone and Unwired which is quite satisfactory while living in my present situation here in the Western Suburbs of Sydney Is 'next G' the way to go (because of i...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

When connected to tap my water hose is blowing off after a couple of hours and hot water pours out( heater on electics). No Leakage internally and it doesn't happen on internal water or when the heater is on gas. Any ideas anyone?

Tully · Tully

Dear All, I have just purchased an Eberspacher diesel heater to fit to our 313D Sprinter and wonder if there is anyone out that has fitted one. If you could give me a few tips to fitting it. The salesman said it would be easy to fit, but I am finding it a bit overwelming. Regards Ron.

Bergholt · Bergholt

http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm-- Edited by Bergholt on Saturday 16th of May 2009 05:41:06 PM

Wombat · Wombat

We have found the van we like and it suits our requirements in all but, the power supply. We plan to spend most of our time away from caravan parks but not real off road stuff. I plan to replace as much 240 volt equipment that I can and replace it with 12/24 volts. The exception will be the fridge. Is this a go...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I watched a mate build his pride and joy roof rack to suit the Troop Carrier. Without doubt it was an art form when completed and looked a million dollars all fitted and loaded for the trip north out of Townsville. I and others had suggested to make a continuous foot running the full length of th...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

A bit more info for that useless info file we all maintain just in case If your looking for a battery charger to keep that van battery up to speed then chose one that id auto multi stage and has an amp rating not less than 10% of the Amp Hour rating of your battery Eg; 100 AH = 10 Amp charger . Under or over ch...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Have just been blow away with the prices of various after market bits for vehicles. Decided I wanted, not necessarily needed, a pair of half decent driving lights so started with the local guys and prices ranges up and down the scale like the opera house orchestra . Eventually decided on a pair of 150...

lized · lized

Hi! Experts, My better half is installing a CB radio in our Hyundai Santa Fe. Where to drill ? etc ? Would appreciate any advice if anyone has encountered this or installed a unit. Thanks a Lot !!!!!! Liz

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Looking for an operators manual or copy of to suit a Uniden Pro 520 CB

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Read on the forum somewhere the question of trailer or "A" frame to cart an additional vehicle behind a motor home . Have a question . If you need trailer brakes for trailers over 750kg GVM what are the rules for "A" frames or two wheel trailers with a second vehicle in tow like...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

We have all been through the Big Toy phase of buying or subscribing to monthly publications in the hope of improving our knowledge base on a particular subject. Some contain a mine of useful information while others are just a mine shaft in to which you shove $10 or more dollars of you hard to come by ...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just fitting an alarm for the van that i purchased a few months back After reading the destruction list thought I'd pass the info on Simple to fit - Fit in Perm position or hang on a nail Has two remotes one for Mum one for Dad Has time delay to let you lock up and bolt out of the detection zone Runs of 4 AA batt...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on Firs...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I have had some interesting discourse with my local Kia man. Took the Sorry in for it's first service, they quoted me $280 which I thought was Ok probably because I was comparing it with the Jackeroo. Ok filters not replaced, radio not working..... 3 weeks later and the radio fault has just been found an...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing

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	Pathfinder Mirrors (Preview) Noticed that the new Nissan Pathfinder mirrors give a false indication of distance between me and any following vehicles. Know that most new vehicles have the left mirror that states that "objects in this mirror may be closer than you think " . On the pathfinder both mirrors give this...	Wombat 280	3	783	09:33 AM Dec 21, 2009 by davidm
	GPS - start me off (Preview) OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...	twobob	8	1374	05:15 PM Feb 1, 2010 by motorhomer
	Twisted Power Lead Cable Advice (Preview) My caravan power lead is not faded or detiorated and seems in good nick. However the lead has a twist in it similar to a liquorice stick. Someone told me to leave it in the sun for awhile then get a person at each end to untwist it, however this does not work, it still does not untwist. Does anyone have any i...	Vic41	14	1915	09:25 AM Feb 2, 2017 by Ron-D
	Battery Cahrgers Part 2 (Preview) Anyone got a CTECH muilti stage battery charger , have read the sales pitch on them but would like a user report as well before jumping in	Wombat 280	3	1074	05:34 PM Jul 15, 2009 by CRAZYCOIAS
	Mobile Phone & Internet .. (Preview) Hi folks .. My plans are to be on the road fulltime from the end of September .. so I'm here picking your brains .. I'm currently using prepaid Vodafone and Unwired which is quite satisfactory while living in my present situation here in the Western Suburbs of Sydney Is 'next G' the way to go (because of i...	sagittarius	4	1169	09:43 AM May 27, 2009 by sagittarius
	Hot water back flow (Preview) When connected to tap my water hose is blowing off after a couple of hours and hot water pours out( heater on electics). No Leakage internally and it doesn't happen on internal water or when the heater is on gas. Any ideas anyone?	Gary and Kerry	6	1006	08:19 PM Jun 3, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Eberspacher diesel heater (Preview) Dear All, I have just purchased an Eberspacher diesel heater to fit to our 313D Sprinter and wonder if there is anyone out that has fitted one. If you could give me a few tips to fitting it. The salesman said it would be easy to fit, but I am finding it a bit overwelming. Regards Ron.	Tully	4	1197	01:56 PM Mar 30, 2019 by Bill B
	Ultrasonic Kangaroo Deterrant Devices (Shoo Roo Etc) (Preview) http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm-- Edited by Bergholt on Saturday 16th of May 2009 05:41:06 PM	Bergholt	9	10999	07:59 PM Jun 26, 2009 by jimricho
	Probably The Dumest Question Ever (Preview) We have found the van we like and it suits our requirements in all but, the power supply. We plan to spend most of our time away from caravan parks but not real off road stuff. I plan to replace as much 240 volt equipment that I can and replace it with 12/24 volts. The exception will be the fridge. Is this a go...	Wombat	19	1976	04:51 PM Jun 25, 2009 by Wal
	DIY Roof Racks - Don't Do It (Preview) I watched a mate build his pride and joy roof rack to suit the Troop Carrier. Without doubt it was an art form when completed and looked a million dollars all fitted and loaded for the trip north out of Townsville. I and others had suggested to make a continuous foot running the full length of th...	Wombat 280	1	5514	11:27 AM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Battery Chargers (Preview) A bit more info for that useless info file we all maintain just in case If your looking for a battery charger to keep that van battery up to speed then chose one that id auto multi stage and has an amp rating not less than 10% of the Amp Hour rating of your battery Eg; 100 AH = 10 Amp charger . Under or over ch...	Wombat 280	0	961	08:22 PM May 14, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Over Priced and Over here (Preview) Have just been blow away with the prices of various after market bits for vehicles. Decided I wanted, not necessarily needed, a pair of half decent driving lights so started with the local guys and prices ranges up and down the scale like the opera house orchestra . Eventually decided on a pair of 150...	Wombat 280	6	1349	11:45 AM May 1, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	installing a CB radio (Preview) Hi! Experts, My better half is installing a CB radio in our Hyundai Santa Fe. Where to drill ? etc ? Would appreciate any advice if anyone has encountered this or installed a unit. Thanks a Lot !!!!!! Liz	lized	6	4111	07:48 PM Jun 21, 2009 by Euc
	Operators manual (Preview) Looking for an operators manual or copy of to suit a Uniden Pro 520 CB	Wombat 280	2	811	10:03 PM Apr 25, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Towing Regs (Preview) Read on the forum somewhere the question of trailer or "A" frame to cart an additional vehicle behind a motor home . Have a question . If you need trailer brakes for trailers over 750kg GVM what are the rules for "A" frames or two wheel trailers with a second vehicle in tow like...	Wombat 280	8	1556	10:25 AM Apr 26, 2009 by dave06
	Worthwhile Outdoor Style Publications (Preview) We have all been through the Big Toy phase of buying or subscribing to monthly publications in the hope of improving our knowledge base on a particular subject. Some contain a mine of useful information while others are just a mine shaft in to which you shove $10 or more dollars of you hard to come by ...	Wombat 280	8	1419	11:08 AM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Simple Van Alarm (Preview) Just fitting an alarm for the van that i purchased a few months back After reading the destruction list thought I'd pass the info on Simple to fit - Fit in Perm position or hang on a nail Has two remotes one for Mum one for Dad Has time delay to let you lock up and bolt out of the detection zone Runs of 4 AA batt...	Wombat 280	7	1594	08:34 PM Apr 17, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Computers - the basics (Preview) You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on Firs...	Basil Faulty	10	1475	11:32 PM Apr 5, 2009 by twobob
	Vehicle serviceing (Preview) I have had some interesting discourse with my local Kia man. Took the Sorry in for it's first service, they quoted me $280 which I thought was Ok probably because I was comparing it with the Jackeroo. Ok filters not replaced, radio not working..... 3 weeks later and the radio fault has just been found an...	Basil Faulty	8	1360	10:54 PM Apr 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Towball weight (Preview) Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing	Wombat 280	4	1479	05:00 PM Jan 29, 2019 by Collyn Rivers
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