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Power pack problem
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This'll teach me to investigate things properly before jumping in . . . I bought two Ark battery packs, planning to put 120ah batteries in them and mount them in my 4WD's back seat area (seat removed) with the 70l fridge to run the fridge and some LED lights. Planned to recharge batteries from alternato...
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Vanguard caravans (Redback )
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G'day The handbrake and I are looking at up dating our Coromal off road van (pop top) to a new full size van with onsuite and bla bla bla. I have come across a van marketed as a Red back off roader that is manufactured by Vanguard vans from Epping in Vic . I would be interested to talk to anyone who has purchase...
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abes
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Hiace Gearshift Problem
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Hi All I am on the road and have a strange problem With my '93 Hiace Commuter. Twice now when moving on with a cold engine the gearshift is locked and I can't get any gears. If i turn the engine off and on again I can get neutral. I run the engine for a few minutes and then everything is OK, although changing is a...
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Solo Steve
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Storage - Gas Bottles
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Hi All, I have a small butane gas stove that I would like to take with me when I travel. (Its a motorhome) No front boots etc.. I am a bit paranoid with gas, and was wondering if it would be safe to pack a couple of spare cannisters around the gas bottle in the outside bin. The only problem I could see would b...
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msg
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Replacing Van Exterior Annex Lights?
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Can anyone guide me in the right direction regarding replacing the original square exterior lights on the van. The covers have yellowed and now one does not work, blown tube. The existing ones have the W shaped flouro inside with that stupid little starter box thing. I would like to replace the whole l...
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Kiamaman
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How to work out amps in battery.
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I have 2x 100ah deep cycle AGM batteries in the van with 4x 80 watt solar panels. Yesterday I decided to trial run our power supply as we are hoping to try free campnig. I connected our 90 litre FrigMate, which draws about 2.8 amps, and the solar regulator showed 'bulk charge' and 14 volts. This varied (14...
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Patto44
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Top up or down on poptops
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This may be a bit of a girl question but I have had varying opinions on the answer. When van is stored at home is it best to leave the top up or down? Does it make any difference and why. I can use mine with the top down so I don't bother putting it up unless I'm staying in it for a while. Thanks Tess
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Evie n Rhys
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Prado on Petrol/Gas problem
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Hi all, just thought I would put this question out there. I have a 1998 V6 Toyota Prado on Gas/Petrol and I am having trouble changing from petrol to gas. Usually the system starts on petrol and changes automatically to gas within seconds. I am having trouble with the gas side of things. For some time ti...
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Dougwe
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Bi fold doors question
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In the process of buying a motorhome. However, can anyone tell me about bifold doors??? the law says it should open out or slide. Does everyone have to change their doors???
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peacewalker
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slow laptop
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My laptop is running slow is there a good free program you can get to speed it up.... Yes i have all the anti viris program on here but some day it is so slow to load ...
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NAVIGATORS
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HI GNs in the market for new navigator TOM TOM left the planet looking at a navman my200 about $128 any reports please thanks suenray
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TAJ
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Dometic 3 way on gas ?
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Bit long-winded but hopefully answer "some" questions that may be thrown back at me. Have a Dometic RM4401 3-way fridge with an auto-ignitor on start-up. Have used before with no problems whatsoever. Cooled fridge on 240V prior to leaving home and fridge temp monitor showed 4 degrees...
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Big Gregg
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Falcon Longreach.
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Has anybody had any experience with Falcon longreach utes? I am looking,as I want more power and the tray lower than the Courier diesel I have now. Also dual fual and auto box attracts me.How about fuel consumption and general costs?Your views would be apreciated. Thanks.Bill
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12 volt V 24 volt
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OK i am trying to set up solar for my home away from home ... So much to work out so i thought hey i come her asked you.... What is different between 12 volt and 4 volt solar . And what is best deep cell battery to get i been told marine grade is a good ... I was going for 120 watt panesl so now with confu...
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lilly31
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Suspension
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When we purchased our van (second hand) I had a few concerns about the ground clearence. The van was fitted with an overlay axle. I also noticed that the rear spring dumbjacks showed some signs of wear. The concern with clearence turned out to be fact, a few times in and out of some driveways it would s...
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DandS
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browser problems
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G'day all dont often post in here but i need some help, some how I have a thing called "My Start " showing up in google chrome browser, ie when i hit a new tab, instead of being google chrome's search its this other thing.. I have looked in chrome settins etc but cant seem to see it any where...
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milo
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Metal detectors
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Anyone out there dabbled in metal detecting? Would be interested in hearing others experiences and recommendations Re equipment etc. Costs appear to be vastly different in terms of the almighty dollar sign and the top of the market from what our uninformed brains have researched appears to be exUS...
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chaslib
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Have searched for a thread with no luck
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The Missus asked me a question that I hadn't even thought about. When storing the van, do you leave the water tank full or do you empty it? I was a bit miffed and the old male pride was a little shattered when I had to answer that I was stuffed if I knew. So that I regain some face with my Missus, can anyone t...
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Boothie
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Seriously...This will make you cry
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=5Fl87CAFGpQ&feature=endscreen
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vk6tnc
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Sat Phones
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We are going on an extended outback trip. Question; are Sat Phones worth the money and trouble getting one? We already have a Telstra mobile but i think that will have a limited availability (also a Vodafone mobile which will be usless outside main cities).
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