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mr glassies · mr glassies

ok you techie gurus im looking for a switch of when im at a certain temp and back on when temp drops but must be 12 volt. carn u guys dibs

Bryan · Bryan

I've been told that all diesels are not born equal, some are better than others. I use the gull servo down the road and so far I've had no issues but then my van has just under 10,000 on the clock. Any thoughts? -- Edited by Bryan on Thursday 16th of January 2014 11:23:52 PM

barina · barina

How can I get the DOS prompt when the laptop has no operating system on it. I have tried Ctr alt del on start up and keep getting the start windows normally etc screen but I need the dos prompt to re format or is there another way??

tonyd · tonyd

Looking into the TPG Internet/Phone bundle for $79.99 a month under which you get ADSL broadband, line rental, unlimited local and national calls, calls to mobiles and calls to 13 overseas countries. Sounds good, but any comments welcome from those who have used it. I'm particularly interested in...

bill12 · bill12

I am looking at a Windsor Rapid 14ft 6ins, off road model. Has anybody got one or knows anything about them ? It would be apreciated. Thanks Bill

Howards · Howards

Thanks for the advice, as said we are new to this. Originally posted in the general section (i think it was the general section) and got advised to post here, so here goes. We have a dometic fridge RM 2350 that works fine on Gas and 240v, BUT, when travelling looses the cold. We start off with it well chill...

arthur · arthur

https://livechat.telstra.com/TCOM:AR:MyAccount:Assisted:Registration:Tool

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, We are currently looking at which fridge to put into our camper, and like the layout & size of the evakool bcd161. http://www.evakool.com.au/products?sprod=105 The larger underneath freezer area is what is really grabbing us. The price isn't a big factor, they are only about $100 l...

SnowT · SnowT

Well My Batteries turned up yesterday.. They are still in their crate and will be staying there until I have the area to Locate them.. I'm still looking for a bus. I should find out in a few days when I can get my MR/hr License.. so I'm Looking for a slightly larger bus than a coaster.. Juergen..

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Mick · Mick

Hi does anybody know anything about thetford toilets, my daughter and son inlaw borrowed the caravan and while empting and replacing the toilet captual he had the slide piece around the wrong way and while pushing the captual in has damaged something inside but I can not work out what. The toilet now w...

Jenral · Jenral

Have just found the govt web site (my switch ) & downloaded the free app to locate the nearest tower etc. They also talk about horizontal & vertical waves . Can anybody tell me is my wineguard aerial suitable for both. We are currently just north of Bundaberg & can only recieve SBS. Ralph

Countrytech · Countrytech

Something different - has anyone made a sw antenna for their van, and if so can you share the details. This would possibly be something that could be assembled and removed when necessary. I accept that the wire with a weight thrown over a tree may be ok, but are there any improvements.

Marken · Marken

Hello and a HNY to all. Having a prob with the Hayman hitch on caravan. Purchased (2nd hand) nearly a year ago and the caravan yard mechs had a problem attaching it to my Prado. (Ball to socket). They replaced the ball with another one and all seemed OK. For the first few times I had a huge prob in separating...

Marnie · Marnie

Pretty much confused here as whether a battery chainsaw is a good idea? We only really need a mini one - don't have room ( or want to carry the fuel etc) for a full blown chainsaw just to cut a bit of wood into nice chunks to fit into the campfire! We sometimes buy wood along the way as we travel - and then find th...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

Jayco conquest on Fiat Ducato base, tail lights. Had a situation where had one tail light out on conquest, replaced it with another bulb, and while doing that checked number plate lights, found two of the three festoon bulbs black, gave one to the wife and asked for three replacements when she went int...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

Being new to this subject I need advice from you old hands - have just got a small caravan - jayco penguin - and it is set up for panel use but no panel. Have asked many dealers and have been recommended from 80 watt upwards. Being a pensioner the cost is of importance. What size would be the most sensible fo...

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

I want to put a car radio / cd player into my caravan which doesn't seem to be hard to do so can anyone out there suggest the best wiring system, which enables memory to be retained when unit is turned off

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there to all you travellers out there.. I have recently unsuccessfully attempted to connect water to mains supply. Water flows merrily out of the cold tap but be dammed , I cannot get water to flow from hot tap in basin , sink or shower. I have also left hot tap open for at least 20 min but still nothing....

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	temp of switch (Preview) ok you techie gurus im looking for a switch of when im at a certain temp and back on when temp drops but must be 12 volt. carn u guys dibs	mr glassies	5	869	09:02 PM Jan 20, 2014 by mr glassies
	Diesel (Preview) I've been told that all diesels are not born equal, some are better than others. I use the gull servo down the road and so far I've had no issues but then my van has just under 10,000 on the clock. Any thoughts? -- Edited by Bryan on Thursday 16th of January 2014 11:23:52 PM	Bryan	23	1873	04:16 PM Jan 20, 2014 by Baz421
	Re Format old dell laptop (Preview) How can I get the DOS prompt when the laptop has no operating system on it. I have tried Ctr alt del on start up and keep getting the start windows normally etc screen but I need the dos prompt to re format or is there another way??	barina	16	925	09:32 PM Jan 19, 2014 by KFT
	TPG Internet/Phone Package (Preview) Looking into the TPG Internet/Phone bundle for $79.99 a month under which you get ADSL broadband, line rental, unlimited local and national calls, calls to mobiles and calls to 13 overseas countries. Sounds good, but any comments welcome from those who have used it. I'm particularly interested in...	tonyd	4	2042	09:22 PM Jan 19, 2014 by grill n chill
	windsor rapid off road (Preview) I am looking at a Windsor Rapid 14ft 6ins, off road model. Has anybody got one or knows anything about them ? It would be apreciated. Thanks Bill	bill12	3	1928	07:22 PM Jan 19, 2014 by carliz88
	problems with dometic fridge on 12v (Preview) Thanks for the advice, as said we are new to this. Originally posted in the general section (i think it was the general section) and got advised to post here, so here goes. We have a dometic fridge RM 2350 that works fine on Gas and 240v, BUT, when travelling looses the cold. We start off with it well chill...	Howards	19	16884	11:59 PM Jan 18, 2014 by snapper49
	TELSTRA broadband help (Preview) https://livechat.telstra.com/TCOM:AR:MyAccount:Assisted:Registration:Tool	arthur	6	965	11:35 PM Jan 18, 2014 by Sheba
	Evakool fridge. (Preview) Hi all, We are currently looking at which fridge to put into our camper, and like the layout & size of the evakool bcd161. http://www.evakool.com.au/products?sprod=105 The larger underneath freezer area is what is really grabbing us. The price isn't a big factor, they are only about $100 l...	Woolly	5	1717	10:30 AM Jan 18, 2014 by Woolly
	The Batteries have arrived.. (Preview) Well My Batteries turned up yesterday.. They are still in their crate and will be staying there until I have the area to Locate them.. I'm still looking for a bus. I should find out in a few days when I can get my MR/hr License.. so I'm Looking for a slightly larger bus than a coaster.. Juergen..	SnowT	3	612	07:12 AM Jan 18, 2014 by jules47
	Why is my links icon ghosted? (Preview)	_wombat_	8	747	10:14 PM Jan 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Thetford toilet (Preview) Hi does anybody know anything about thetford toilets, my daughter and son inlaw borrowed the caravan and while empting and replacing the toilet captual he had the slide piece around the wrong way and while pushing the captual in has damaged something inside but I can not work out what. The toilet now w...	Mick	4	957	08:20 PM Jan 16, 2014 by Mick
	Digital TV (Preview) Have just found the govt web site (my switch ) & downloaded the free app to locate the nearest tower etc. They also talk about horizontal & vertical waves . Can anybody tell me is my wineguard aerial suitable for both. We are currently just north of Bundaberg & can only recieve SBS. Ralph	Jenral	13	1144	05:39 PM Jan 16, 2014 by clarence
	SW Radio antenna (Preview) Something different - has anyone made a sw antenna for their van, and if so can you share the details. This would possibly be something that could be assembled and removed when necessary. I accept that the wire with a weight thrown over a tree may be ok, but are there any improvements.	Countrytech	2	653	01:51 PM Jan 16, 2014 by Cloak
	Hayman Hitch jamming on tow ball (Preview) Hello and a HNY to all. Having a prob with the Hayman hitch on caravan. Purchased (2nd hand) nearly a year ago and the caravan yard mechs had a problem attaching it to my Prado. (Ball to socket). They replaced the ball with another one and all seemed OK. For the first few times I had a huge prob in separating...	Marken	12	6619	09:39 AM Jan 16, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Battery chainsaws (Preview) Pretty much confused here as whether a battery chainsaw is a good idea? We only really need a mini one - don't have room ( or want to carry the fuel etc) for a full blown chainsaw just to cut a bit of wood into nice chunks to fit into the campfire! We sometimes buy wood along the way as we travel - and then find th...	Marnie	15	6013	09:26 AM Jan 16, 2014 by moblet
	Fiat Ducato tail lights/number plate lights (Preview) Jayco conquest on Fiat Ducato base, tail lights. Had a situation where had one tail light out on conquest, replaced it with another bulb, and while doing that checked number plate lights, found two of the three festoon bulbs black, gave one to the wife and asked for three replacements when she went int...	Old Crofter	6	3073	07:42 PM Jan 15, 2014 by jules47
	FOR THE NOT SO HANDY PEOPLE; (Preview)	justcruisin01	13	1229	01:51 PM Jan 15, 2014 by _wombat_
	using solar panels (Preview) Being new to this subject I need advice from you old hands - have just got a small caravan - jayco penguin - and it is set up for panel use but no panel. Have asked many dealers and have been recommended from 80 watt upwards. Being a pensioner the cost is of importance. What size would be the most sensible fo...	oakforddavo	14	1218	01:01 PM Jan 15, 2014 by Mr B2
	Wiring car stereo into caravan (Preview) I want to put a car radio / cd player into my caravan which doesn't seem to be hard to do so can anyone out there suggest the best wiring system, which enables memory to be retained when unit is turned off	oakforddavo	6	4706	09:30 AM Jan 15, 2014 by Vanderee
	Hot water tank refill (Preview) Hi there to all you travellers out there.. I have recently unsuccessfully attempted to connect water to mains supply. Water flows merrily out of the cold tap but be dammed , I cannot get water to flow from hot tap in basin , sink or shower. I have also left hot tap open for at least 20 min but still nothing....	Allan Marais	16	1037	07:41 PM Jan 14, 2014 by Allan Marais
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