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Myrtles House Battery
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I went to pick up the house battery I had ordered for Myrtle today. A Delkor Deep Cycle was what I ordered. When I got there I found it was only 80 ah, I had said I wanted at least 105 up to 120. He said Well to get one that big would cost you heck of a lot more, the battery would be a lot bigger and a lot heavier. I can...
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2012 Fiat Ducato Radio Tip
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Maybe of interest to someone here....cut and pasted from imotorhome.co.au Issue 19 The 2012 Fiat Ducato radio can be reset to stay on for 3 hours while stationary. I own a new 2012 Winnebago Birdsville which had the same problem, so I Googled and found a UK Fiat forum website with the answer. I can't un...
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Suitable TV Antenna for travelling
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Hi. I am needing to get a TV antenna for my poptop and am suitably confused by the wide range on offer. Am hoping that some of the "techies" on this site may assist, and explain why they recommend a particular type / brand. Much anticipation and many thanks in advance. KB
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Uniden Hand held
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G'day all does any of you using a Uniden UH720SX -NB 2way 2watt Radio If so how does it performs sorry for all the questions but the only way to find out things Thanks John -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Tuesday 12th of March 2013 11:43:03 AM
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Driving & Maintaing a Turbo Diesel Van
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Never having driven a turbo diesel van before, is there much difference between driving these and a petrol van? Also what are the main things to know or remember with servicing/maintenance of diesel turbo engines? Any feedback or advice appreciated Vic -- Edited by Duh on Monday 11th of March 2013 09...
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How to stop emails on forum
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How do you stop emails being receved AFTER you initially requested them for a topic ???? Getting too many emails. Thanks in anticipation Baz
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Coaster Fuel Issues
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After many years with our faithful campervan we upgraded to a short wheelbase Coaster only to recieve a shock with it's fuel consumption, 17 litres per 100 k's. That is 5.8 kilometers to a litre of fuel, and this was travelling on the new Pacific Highway north of Taree staying around 90 k's per hour. I...
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Portable Fridges - A lesson learnt.
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Ok, here we go... the old Waeco vs Engal...... Mmmmmm not really, but if it comes to that, i don't care, its all helpful information in my eyes.I was going to start a thread on Waeco fridges and their faults, as there are many. But i've decided to take a broader look at my lifespan with Portable Fridges and...
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protect vinyl "spacer" on pop-top
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Does anyone have knowledge of a product that will seal/protect the vinyl bit of a pop-top between the bottom of the van and the roof? My wife and I just purchased a Viscount Sea-Breeze (got sick of waiting for an answer about repairs to our Jayco Dove that got scorched so we bought a better van) and the vin...
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Aliner Awning
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For Aliner owners ,here are the Installation Instructions for you awning, Hans
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Omnistor Awning
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G'day Due to recent storms we suffered damage to our awning which needs replacing. Our current omnistor awning is 4.5 mt wide and is roof mounted on a Geist Van. I was considering replacing it with one that was more readily available in Australia. Any Help would be appreciated. We are currently at Ger...
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tv dongle
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hi all has any body used those laptop tv dongles to watch tv on a laptop while on the road cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 7th of March 2013 08:13:36 AM
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Oils aint Oils
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Hi, This question is aimed at Mazda BT 50 owners. What brand and grade of engine oil does your dealer use? Or have you changed to your preferred brand, I am undecided whether to use Valvoline Synpower env c2 5w 30 or Penrite hpr5 10 40. Also do you change your own Oil and Filters. John
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TV BOOSTERS
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hi all does every body use TV boosters on their aerials cheers snap
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Wholesale Mobile Phone and Data Plans - Kogan Pre-Paid
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I just thought i'd make mention, for those whom are trying to save a dollar or dont use there Mobile Data that often, there is now an option that might appeal. Kogan Mobile was born just prior to Christmas, and uses the Telstra Next G network, so pretty good for those travelling. https://www.koganmobi...
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Aldi Mobile
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http://aldimobile.com.au/ Aldi are taking to the Pre-Paid mobile market too, using Telstra Wholesale (same as Kogan, and same coverage as Kogan) Prices are not as attractive as Kogan, but the PAYG deals might be more attractive to those whom want 12 months access and dont use much data. [img]htt...
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Cruisemaster Independent Coil Suspension
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My wife and I are going to purchase a new single axle van with an ATM of 2500kg and have the option to upgade the suspension to the Cruisemaster Independent Coil & Shock setup. Does anyone have this system and what has been your experience with it. Also, any advice on independent suspension system...
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Best Batteries
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Hello All. I've been running 2x100amp UL100amp(Ultimate) Batteries in the 4wd for just about 2.5 years now, and they have just failed. Addmitedly, they have been constantly working hard feeding 2xEngel Fridges, but I would have thought they would have lasted longer. The supplier has commented th...
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Benefits of a Hayman & Reese friction sway controller
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We have a Hayman & Reese 600 lbs weight distribution hitch fitted , we are still finding the caravan sways a bit when being pass by big trucks, have been told we can fit a H&R friction sway controller, it has the bracket on the hitch for it. Has anyone got that extra fitted on ther rig and does it...
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Bullbars
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Hi all, Raced out the other day in the worst rain ever and purchased a bullbar for my 2001 100 series 6 Petrol with a live front axle and becuase it was pissing down so much couldn't check to see if the mounts matched and I think I have bought the wrong one. The Bar is a Toyota original alloy. Can anyone tell me...
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