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Stefdogs · Stefdogs

Hi guys. We are wanting to buy a van and go around Australia. We don't want to go four wheel driving with the van but we do want To buy a Van that we can take on dirt roads. This means capable of copying with the corrugations. We would love to hear from members that have done it and their recommendations abou...

Olley46 · Olley46

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

The Phantom · The Phantom

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...

barina · barina

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hako · hako

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...

barina · barina

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Plendo · Plendo

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...

D and D · D and D

I bought 2 Toshiba laptops for me and her that was supposed to get us through at least the initial part of our odessy only to find that they are really just expensive boat anchors. I'll never buy another Toshiba product, these laptops are slow, difficult to use and now the usb controllers have died for al...

in transit · in transit

There are a lot of adverts recommending an additional fuel filter, either before or after the original one. We only have what Henry gave the van when he designed it, and our serviceman says that is OK provided we avoid aftermarket filters, and stick to the specified service intervals. I have read the v...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I currently have 2 x 80 watt solar panels. House batteries 2 x 6 volt connected in series and 1 x 12 volt, all 100 amp batteries. I've noticed on days of continuous rain and heavy overcast the voltage output can get down to 11.8 volts. That's the setting my refrig. will cut off due to low voltage. So today I'...

carliz88 · carliz88

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....

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

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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..

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	Dirt roads van (Preview) Hi guys. We are wanting to buy a van and go around Australia. We don't want to go four wheel driving with the van but we do want To buy a Van that we can take on dirt roads. This means capable of copying with the corrugations. We would love to hear from members that have done it and their recommendations abou...	Stefdogs	18	3411	07:11 AM Jan 27, 2014 by Plendo
	Couple Mate jack (Preview) 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	Olley46	6	1174	12:09 AM Jan 27, 2014 by Tim thetruckie
	Hitch Hiker Dolly (Preview) 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...	The Phantom	1	1055	08:22 PM Jan 26, 2014 by mr glassies
	Asus EEE Pad Tablet Windows 8 (Preview) 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	barina	22	1451	10:37 AM Jan 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	Bought a Waeco replacement. (Preview) 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...	hako	7	1395	09:37 PM Jan 25, 2014 by Bunkerbob
	Sale on solar panel (Preview) http://www.camperdeals.com.au/deals/100w-airflex-solar-panel-2/	barina	8	1397	09:06 PM Jan 25, 2014 by SnowT
	RV Security Discussion (Preview) 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...	Plendo	22	2130	08:15 PM Jan 25, 2014 by Plendo
	Toshiba Laptops - never again ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I bought 2 Toshiba laptops for me and her that was supposed to get us through at least the initial part of our odessy only to find that they are really just expensive boat anchors. I'll never buy another Toshiba product, these laptops are slow, difficult to use and now the usb controllers have died for al...	D and D	42	2596	10:00 AM Jan 24, 2014 by Vanderee
	diesel fuel filters (Preview) There are a lot of adverts recommending an additional fuel filter, either before or after the original one. We only have what Henry gave the van when he designed it, and our serviceman says that is OK provided we avoid aftermarket filters, and stick to the specified service intervals. I have read the v...	in transit	17	2144	10:20 PM Jan 21, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Extra Solar Panel (Preview) I currently have 2 x 80 watt solar panels. House batteries 2 x 6 volt connected in series and 1 x 12 volt, all 100 amp batteries. I've noticed on days of continuous rain and heavy overcast the voltage output can get down to 11.8 volts. That's the setting my refrig. will cut off due to low voltage. So today I'...	Big Gorilla	6	869	09:45 PM Jan 21, 2014 by dazz49
	Windsor Rapid fuse box location ra 474s (Preview) 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....	carliz88	2	1982	09:48 PM Jan 20, 2014 by carliz88
	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	964	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	1977	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	1003	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	2189	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	2018	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	17636	11:59 PM Jan 18, 2014 by snapper49
	TELSTRA broadband help (Preview) https://livechat.telstra.com/TCOM:AR:MyAccount:Assisted:Registration:Tool	arthur	6	1051	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	1809	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	707	07:12 AM Jan 18, 2014 by jules47
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