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Olley46 · Olley46

Well just had my 120series Prado tow bar replaced under Recall,they had to remove the old tow bar and check for cracks bends or whatever else,they allow 1 MM mine was 1.5 mm out of square, so it was replaced with a new one new bolts and washers, i gave them my old HR WDH bars brackets chains hitch head, and th...

baute · baute

Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...

Newgale · Newgale

Hello everyone Some advice please. We are planning some serious off road trips and am thinking about a topographical GPS. I know you can get detailed maps of an area, but since we're planning on being on the road some time (haven't started yet) the idea of having all the tracks and paths laid out on a GPS...

hako · hako

Has anyone had any experience in stopping one of the LED reading lights losing it's ability to stay pointing where it's supposed to? Ours is pretty useless as it just won't stay in the one position. I figure I'll have to drill completely thru the joint located where my digit finger is in the 1st pix - then...

hako · hako

We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...

robcer · robcer

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

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564

Wirroff · Wirroff

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...

oz-demigod · oz-demigod

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...

Santa · Santa

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...

rockylizard · rockylizard

SnowT · SnowT

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

Wirroff · Wirroff

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...

eric n pam · eric n pam

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...

bowsie1 · bowsie1

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

countryroad · countryroad

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...

Rich and Debs · Rich and Debs

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...

Two Strays · Two Strays

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...

Collo · Collo

What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?

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	Help with a little power issue (Preview) Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...	baute	12	3325	11:02 PM Nov 24, 2013 by KFT
	Topographical GPS (Preview) Hello everyone Some advice please. We are planning some serious off road trips and am thinking about a topographical GPS. I know you can get detailed maps of an area, but since we're planning on being on the road some time (haven't started yet) the idea of having all the tracks and paths laid out on a GPS...	Newgale	17	1283	10:57 PM Nov 24, 2013 by carry1
	Reading lamp lost it's grip. (Preview) Has anyone had any experience in stopping one of the LED reading lights losing it's ability to stay pointing where it's supposed to? Ours is pretty useless as it just won't stay in the one position. I figure I'll have to drill completely thru the joint located where my digit finger is in the 1st pix - then...	hako	9	1040	07:47 AM Nov 24, 2013 by hako
	Tecni-Ice cooler - change colour. (Preview) We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...	hako	9	1242	07:05 AM Nov 24, 2013 by hako
	Watch Out for CRYPTOLOCKER (Preview) Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...	KFT	3	1021	05:22 AM Nov 24, 2013 by Plendo
	Fiamma awnings (Preview) 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	robcer	3	892	11:05 PM Nov 23, 2013 by robcer
	RECALL of powerboards sold by Kmart (Preview) ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564	oldtrack123	4	1047	10:41 PM Nov 23, 2013 by Grubbadoo1
	Sprinter Jabiru Clean Water Tank (Preview) 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...	Wirroff	5	884	08:19 PM Nov 22, 2013 by PeterInSa
	All things computers - a Nomad travelers compendium. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	oz-demigod	45	6395	06:41 PM Nov 22, 2013 by KFT
	Adobe accounts compromised. (Preview) 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...	Santa	3	980	04:11 AM Nov 22, 2013 by D and D
	Technical Advice for 4X4 Drivers (Preview)	rockylizard	6	987	03:27 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Bryan
	Location of the House Batteries.. (Preview) 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	SnowT	5	826	03:01 AM Nov 22, 2013 by SnowT
	LG Flatron TV (Preview) 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...	Wirroff	12	1678	02:36 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Wirroff
	Modifying seating in a Pop Top Caravan (Preview) 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...	eric n pam	6	2807	03:34 AM Nov 21, 2013 by neilnruth
	Aotomatic satellite unit (Preview) 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	bowsie1	13	1626	04:06 AM Nov 20, 2013 by Yuglamron
	External electric plugs (Preview) 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...	countryroad	4	1023	04:31 PM Nov 19, 2013 by countryroad
	No Hot Water issue (Preview) 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...	Rich and Debs	6	2414	02:02 AM Nov 19, 2013 by grae and deb
	Operation of gas on a three way fridge. (Preview) 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...	Two Strays	10	1409	07:17 PM Nov 18, 2013 by Two Strays
	Car storage (Preview) What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?	Collo	7	976	06:47 PM Nov 16, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
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