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Davemate · Davemate

Can anyone recommend a portable AC/DC radio for use in country areas. My caravan has a radio but struggles in some locations. Cheers David.

deconuts · deconuts

Hi everyone We have been comparing various generators, in particular the Honda vs Yamaha, but now I have come across the Fuji 4.4 kva which has all and more of the functions of the other two and at a price of only $1000. Does anyone have one or can any of you offer some advice.

Olley46 · Olley46

Could someone tell me ,1984 viscount pop top do they have a 240 volt overload switch and where it is located, thanks in advance. Lance C

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have an intermittent problem with water supply in the van when hooked up to a tap in caravan park when its playing up we get no water at the sink, Bathroom or front tap I have tried to replicate the problem at home but no luck to date Have spoken to Jayco who told me there is a small black colour ratio valve i...

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

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 ...

twobob · twobob

Living in a rural, and sometimes remote area, I find that it must be Telstra Next G network, and I use the "tick" phone. Mine is a Telstra F165 I have found other "tick" phones do not work here, and other very expensive phones un useable. It has never really been without signal in...

gooba53 · gooba53

Would anyone have one of these installed on the Bellarine Penninsula that we could have a look at please? Or if anyone has one installed could you please send a photo of where you have the exhaust positioned? is it on the side or back?

Bryan · Bryan

I have one with the manual switch that you turn clockwise to switch on. I've only ever switched it off. I tried to switch it on this afternoon in preperation for the wild flower trip tomorrow and its stuck. I just can't budge it. The manual says just turn it on so there's no special trick. I tried pushing it...

Mike C · Mike C

Hi I have one nicely fitted in a Drawer that will be a real bugger to get out and has suddenly stopped draining. We have only used it a couple of times and the previous owner never used. Any clues how to fix? can the pump be accessed thru the top or do I have to dismantle the drawer to get it out? Does anyone have...

KevKim37 · KevKim37

I found this site in 2011 and have had my 4 x 100AH batteries reconnected since then with Method 4 and all seems to be working great. I did previously have them set up as in Method 2 as advised by a friend in the Solar industry without it seems any problems but this different set up seems to be a better way to ke...

Duh · Duh

I checked my vehicle fire extinguisher the other day and although weight wise it appeared full the gauge showed it needed attention (in the red). I gave it a good shake up but still remained the same. Looks like I have to buy a new one. Not sure how old it is as it was in the vehicle when I bought it 2nd hand. A...

countryroad · countryroad

I was most interested in what PeterInSa had to say regarding using Nulon products. I used to listen to Brian Wilshire 9pm -12midnight on am radio and he used to advertise it, but also said he used the product in his vw's and found it worked so from that had them advertising on his show. I always thought and...

herbie · herbie

What is the PowerPot? The PowerPot is a thermoelectric generator, so it converts any heat source directly into power that charges your USB handheld device. Add water to the PowerPot and place it over a heat source. Plug in your device (don't worry, the cord is flame-resistant!) and it'll charge jus...

Beth54 · Beth54

My Nipper is parked up at my ex's place, and last week I was heading away for a few days, so asked my son to plug her in to cool down the fridge, and put the battery charger on the in house battery. Which he did. When I went to turn on a light on the first night, no light. I had my solar light so it wasn't a problem t...

briggspc · briggspc

Well were do I start, trying to get my Vast sat to work again in North Qld, every time I try and set it up I can not get a signal any were strong enough to make it work, sent the box away to Vast and they found 5 things wrong and fixed them, getting it back I still could not get the thing to work#%@##$%%, so I took th...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Does anyone have an opinion on the soft rollup kind that get.stuck down on the roof of the van. Not sure what they are called.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi fellow GN's, To keep this short I have a UHF Radio fitted in my Prado and need to redirect the coax cable under the hood, my question is, Can you join the Coax Cable successfully? I would use correct fittings if available and solder where possible. Edit....Sorry, forgot to ask, with the join mentio...

spade · spade

My motorhome has two 105 AH deep cycle batteries in parallel that provide the power independent of the vehicles starting battery, I need to buy a new battery charger to keep them in a state of charge at home during long periods when I don't use the vehicle. I have been looking around and don't know if I...

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

G'day All' I have a Roma van bought from Christies Beach which we have used for about 7 years in caravan parks, having spent a life time in tents and camp trailers. We are now getting ready to start free camping and making sure we have everything in place, which brings me to my question. When we bought the v...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Long range portable radio. (Preview) Can anyone recommend a portable AC/DC radio for use in country areas. My caravan has a radio but struggles in some locations. Cheers David.	Davemate	10	9148	10:45 PM Sep 17, 2013 by Davemate
	help with generator buying advice (Preview) Hi everyone We have been comparing various generators, in particular the Honda vs Yamaha, but now I have come across the Fuji 4.4 kva which has all and more of the functions of the other two and at a price of only $1000. Does anyone have one or can any of you offer some advice.	deconuts	19	1904	08:13 PM Sep 16, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Overload switch (Preview) Could someone tell me ,1984 viscount pop top do they have a 240 volt overload switch and where it is located, thanks in advance. Lance C	Olley46	16	1321	07:16 AM Sep 16, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Help No Water (Preview) We have an intermittent problem with water supply in the van when hooked up to a tap in caravan park when its playing up we get no water at the sink, Bathroom or front tap I have tried to replicate the problem at home but no luck to date Have spoken to Jayco who told me there is a small black colour ratio valve i...	aussietraveller	7	1181	09:50 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Dunmowin
	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	6581	06:27 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	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	1608	06:08 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Which Mobile Phone should I have (Preview) Living in a rural, and sometimes remote area, I find that it must be Telstra Next G network, and I use the "tick" phone. Mine is a Telstra F165 I have found other "tick" phones do not work here, and other very expensive phones un useable. It has never really been without signal in...	twobob	18	2171	06:05 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Dometic airtronic diesel heater (Preview) Would anyone have one of these installed on the Bellarine Penninsula that we could have a look at please? Or if anyone has one installed could you please send a photo of where you have the exhaust positioned? is it on the side or back?	gooba53	18	6255	05:45 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	vitifrigio switch (Preview) I have one with the manual switch that you turn clockwise to switch on. I've only ever switched it off. I tried to switch it on this afternoon in preperation for the wild flower trip tomorrow and its stuck. I just can't budge it. The manual says just turn it on so there's no special trick. I tried pushing it...	Bryan	2	678	05:42 AM Sep 15, 2013 by Bryan
	Lemair washing machine issue (Preview) Hi I have one nicely fitted in a Drawer that will be a real bugger to get out and has suddenly stopped draining. We have only used it a couple of times and the previous owner never used. Any clues how to fix? can the pump be accessed thru the top or do I have to dismantle the drawer to get it out? Does anyone have...	Mike C	12	1992	08:07 PM Sep 13, 2013 by Legendts
	Interconnecting Multiple Batteries in Parallel (Preview) I found this site in 2011 and have had my 4 x 100AH batteries reconnected since then with Method 4 and all seems to be working great. I did previously have them set up as in Method 2 as advised by a friend in the Solar industry without it seems any problems but this different set up seems to be a better way to ke...	KevKim37	3	996	08:17 PM Sep 13, 2013 by Magnarc
	Vehicle Fire Extinguishers (Preview) I checked my vehicle fire extinguisher the other day and although weight wise it appeared full the gauge showed it needed attention (in the red). I gave it a good shake up but still remained the same. Looks like I have to buy a new one. Not sure how old it is as it was in the vehicle when I bought it 2nd hand. A...	Duh	21	1927	07:39 AM Sep 11, 2013 by Duh
	Nulon additives (Preview) I was most interested in what PeterInSa had to say regarding using Nulon products. I used to listen to Brian Wilshire 9pm -12midnight on am radio and he used to advertise it, but also said he used the product in his vw's and found it worked so from that had them advertising on his show. I always thought and...	countryroad	16	4141	02:33 AM Sep 11, 2013 by mr glassies
	Has anyone had any thing to do with this device ? (Preview) What is the PowerPot? The PowerPot is a thermoelectric generator, so it converts any heat source directly into power that charges your USB handheld device. Add water to the PowerPot and place it over a heat source. Plug in your device (don't worry, the cord is flame-resistant!) and it'll charge jus...	herbie	9	1679	05:53 AM Sep 10, 2013 by herbie
	Charging a deep cell battery (Preview) My Nipper is parked up at my ex's place, and last week I was heading away for a few days, so asked my son to plug her in to cool down the fridge, and put the battery charger on the in house battery. Which he did. When I went to turn on a light on the first night, no light. I had my solar light so it wasn't a problem t...	Beth54	29	2682	08:37 PM Sep 9, 2013 by Baz421
	VAST SET-UP NOTHING I DO WILL MAKE IT WORK, HELP! ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Well were do I start, trying to get my Vast sat to work again in North Qld, every time I try and set it up I can not get a signal any were strong enough to make it work, sent the box away to Vast and they found 5 things wrong and fixed them, getting it back I still could not get the thing to work#%@##$%%, so I took th...	briggspc	72	5225	11:25 PM Sep 8, 2013 by AL H
	solar panels , the soft kind (Preview) Does anyone have an opinion on the soft rollup kind that get.stuck down on the roof of the van. Not sure what they are called.	Happywanderer	16	2010	04:09 AM Sep 8, 2013 by countryroad
	UHF Coax Cable Joining (Preview) Hi fellow GN's, To keep this short I have a UHF Radio fitted in my Prado and need to redirect the coax cable under the hood, my question is, Can you join the Coax Cable successfully? I would use correct fittings if available and solder where possible. Edit....Sorry, forgot to ask, with the join mentio...	Dougwe	19	12971	07:42 PM Sep 7, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Which battery charger ? (Preview) My motorhome has two 105 AH deep cycle batteries in parallel that provide the power independent of the vehicles starting battery, I need to buy a new battery charger to keep them in a state of charge at home during long periods when I don't use the vehicle. I have been looking around and don't know if I...	spade	28	3512	08:01 PM Sep 6, 2013 by Baz421
	Solar Panel Identification (Preview) G'day All' I have a Roma van bought from Christies Beach which we have used for about 7 years in caravan parks, having spent a life time in tents and camp trailers. We are now getting ready to start free camping and making sure we have everything in place, which brings me to my question. When we bought the v...	Pam_Chris	6	1187	02:51 AM Sep 5, 2013 by Pam_Chris
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