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Navara and tow vehicle questions
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Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...
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Flicka9736
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Oziexplorer on Galaxy Tab 10.1
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We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...
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elliemike
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LED lighting for older van.
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Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...
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bazzle22
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Solar setup help
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Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...
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HiAceHome
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Attaching solar panels to roof of M/Home
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Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks
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Gwian
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thetford toilet water pump
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hi smart people. I have a Thetford toilet c403 I think, When you press the flush button only a very small amount of ware comes from discharge pipe. can hear the pump run but a lot quieter than it was. Cant seen to find out exactly where the pump is located and how to get to it. Seems like the whole unit may hav...
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Scotty01
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Getting better economy. Hilux 2.4 petrol
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Hi everyone. I'm sure there are some knowledgeable people on here that might be able to offer some suggestions or insight. I bought a 1997 Hilux just over 12 months ago for the purpose of getting free fire wood as well as general running around, but once I drove it for awhile, it became obvious that it's s...
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QueenKombi
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Compressors
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evening all .... Any suggestions or recommendations for compressors. will mainly be using on the road to adjust tyre pressure as necessary ... No off road stuff. Have looked at Bushranger Black Max and Dr Air Pro Flow 150. Also the one currently advertised on Camper Deals. All new for me so advic...
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chaslib
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batts not the ones in the sky the ones for holding power
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have been told that gel batts are better than agm batts after a while the glass mat settles down and doesnt hold volts as much as gelbatts. is it true or not bout batts buying new van so all help is needed thanks -- Edited by rustylizard on Saturday 15th of June 2013 08:56:47 PM
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rustylizard
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hot water is not getting hot
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hi all in our starcraft it seems we cant get our hot water hot we have had it checked but they said it was all right but when you shower we have it on full turn and it is only warm i can run my hand under the sink tap is this normal or what can we do about italso with all this trouble in the hospital in brisbane wit...
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magraret
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Brake controlers and BF falcons..
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Can anyone tell me if I need to find a hot wire in the boot of my BF Falcon sedan to excite a Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, the instructions only mention XF falcon but this may be because of its age, BF was not made when these instructions were printed, thanks in advance Ken.
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camara44
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TV Ariel and satellite dishes
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There is an Ariel that comes with our New Age van (not sure of brand) but it's supposed to be some kind of awesome. Like everything on their vans, apparently. I'm wondering though, eve with the bestest Ariel, do you reckon we'll need a satellite dish? Are the expensive and do you guys reckon they're wort...
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dual battery management
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good afternoon is it possible that the weather affect the dual battery management of the piranha(dbe 150s) when it is cold and humid it does not kick on or it takes a long time ? thank you regards GG
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Tecie for the forum..............
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Morning/afternoon all, I am a tech as far as electronics is concerned BUT not computers. I would like to know....PLEASE on how one hilites web site etc on the site and whether there is a specific section that we activate this on the site. I can help with TV radio and all that gear,BUT computers...I am ign...
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Peakhillfm
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where can I get van wheel alignment between Kununurra & perth?
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Goldstream 15 foot cutaway off road van with Cruise master independent suspension wearing one tyre unevenly, starting to scrub out. I'm having trouble finding anyone who will do a wheel alignment. Currently in Kununurra, heading slowly around WA coast to Melbourne. where can I get van wheel align...
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biggse
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using search
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wanted to know about anodes in hot water systems found information by aussietraveller 22-2-13 thanks it is a very handy suenray
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TAJ
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Too Late! I've Done It!
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G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...
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GaryKelly
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Land cruiser all wheel drive
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Am considering changing our 100 series Land Curiser from all wheel drive to just front wheel drive. It has been suggested that I look into it. Not sure if it's a good idea or not. A few people have said its a saftey thing while others have said you really don't need it set up like that. I will plead ignoranc...
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briche
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18" tyres Fuso bus motorhome
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I have 18" wheels on my motorhome. It seems this size tyre is hard to get!! Is there any 7.50 X 18" truck tyres out there ?? The other option is to buy 18 1/2 rims and tyres ?? Or whatever is easily available ?? Its a Fuso 6 stud with duels on the back .. GVM is over 6 ton.. I assume popular 6 stud wheel...
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3 axles not more than 2 metres apart from the wheel centres are regarded as 2 axles
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Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...
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