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Fiamma awnings
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Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin
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RECALL of powerboards sold by Kmart
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ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564
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Sprinter Jabiru Clean Water Tank
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Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...
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All things computers - a Nomad travelers compendium.
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After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...
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Adobe accounts compromised.
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Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...
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Technical Advice for 4X4 Drivers
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Location of the House Batteries..
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I plan to use 4 AGM's with a total weight of about 140kg.. would I be putting to much weight towards the back of the bus, or should I have them closer to the Rear Wheels..? So Tail of the bus..? close to the Rear Axle..? or between both axles..? Juergen
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LG Flatron TV
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Folks, just bought a 1999 Sprinter Jabiru and it has an LG Flatron TV in it (about 15"). For some reason, it is only plugged into a 240v socket and has no direct 12v lead on it (I'm sure it will run on 12v as the AC/DC Adaptor lead on it plugs into the set via a '12v input'). Anyway...... The issue I have is...
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Modifying seating in a Pop Top Caravan
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We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny Pop Top Caravan with a combined shower/toilet and double bed. We have been very happy with it but have increasingly found the L shaped dining seating to be uncomfortable for relaxing on. We have considered putting in a cafe style dining set up with a Tri Fold Table but we thin...
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Aotomatic satellite unit
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Hello all we are looking at getting a setup for our van acces antennanas have one but it is very pricey $5700 fitted as we are in WA can anyone recomend other options IE different supplier And more importently do they work Cheers Bowsie
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External electric plugs
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I have 2 external plugs on my new to me campervan. On the driver side is the caravan plug...I assume as it's a different size. On the passenger side, side of the wiz bang door is another plug with IP44 on the cover, which I know is all weather dust protection cover, thanks google. As I can plug a 3 prong plug...
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No Hot Water issue
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Now here's one that has me puzzled and wonder if there are any boffins out there who have had a simalar issue and happy to share the solution or helpful ideas? We have the Jayco Sterling outback 17:22:2 van 2010yr, the 220v hot water boiler at the rear of the van which is a 17 lt capacity unit is getting stea...
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Operation of gas on a three way fridge.
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Hello All I have a question for all you techo's out there. Then using the gas on a three way fridge, does the gas burner continue to operate regardless whether or not it has reached it's nominated temp as per the themostat setting or does it turn off and re iginite when the temp increases inside the frid...
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Car storage
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What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?
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What's your k's per litre and Speed..
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I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia.. I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed...
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GAWR
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What is Front and Rear GAWR. Thanks
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2014 Jeep
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Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...
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Diesel Tuning Chip
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We have a Holden Colorado 3litre diesel and my husband is considering installing a "Chip my Diesel" performance chip. Has anyone done this and is it a good or bad idea. Thanks
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heat resistant paint
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The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill
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tv reception poor
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My tv reception has seemed to worsen as my 2.5 motorhome ages. we run a winguard setup with booster. i have checked all wiring , everything is connected. Is there a better arial / booster that may fix my problem, cant afford a sat tv just yet. Does anyone knowroughly how much would it cost to fit a automat...
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