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jockey wheel(s)
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We bought a 2nd hand caravan which had 2 jockey wheels included. One we use as normal when the van is in situ; the other one is with a heavy tyre and a tube, which we use when we need to put the van in a tight space/turn without the car attached. Now what I need to know: do we use the jockey wheel with the tyre o...
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Rev Camera & screen
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A local farmer was quoted $300 for a rev camera & screen, & thaught it was a bit expensive. So I have a freind who does buying on EBAY, & he came up with these. Camera $15, 4.5inch LCD screen$30, all free delivery from China/Hongkong. All I have to do now is fit it for him.
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Replacement Keyboard Keys 2.
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Forgot about these 'til last night, from Sterling Mail Order. Might be useful. They stick on, and you get 3 pages, with all usual keys. $9.95. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 09:44:50 AM
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automatic - manual transmisions in motorhomes
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hi guys, in out motorhome (the tardis) we have the automatic / manual transmision the other day dad had to move the van and found he couldnt get the van into gear , came up with some stupid error message on the dash saying check handbook, which we did, useless things they are, any way i suggested him to rin...
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GPS
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Can fellow nomads please tell me what features they use, and what they use most, with their GPS units? I just want to ensure that when I purchase mine, the decision will be made based on which unit I will be able to make the best/most use of. Thanks. Lyn
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Replacement Laptop Keys
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The most used keys on my laptop have no identification left on them. The letter has completely worn off. Its a Toshiba. Does anyone know if you can take the keys off and put new ones on and where would I get them if that is so?
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jump start
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good day we have a dual battery sytem in a hilux (piranha db 150) can we jump start using the auxilliary battery with jumper leads ? (just in case we never know) thank you cheers
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battery power
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hi techies, can you advise how long will a 120hr deep cycle battery run a 90ltr waeco 12volt compressor fridge ?? thanks greyghosts,
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shovel
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Hi all, anyone got a good way of holding my long handle shovel safely and securely to my roof rack with out having to spend the money most 4wd accessory shops want, thanks
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Batteries and the like
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how many batteries is enough in a mobile home, at the moment I have one, but I have a massive second battery but Im beginning to think it wont be enough, I have a 24 foot Austin Bus Im converting, it has piddly generator on the engine, im changeing this to an Alternator, to explain the situation a little bet...
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dropdown sink blockages in a Jayco
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I have a blocked drain in my Jayco Heritage poptop, draino is not the solution, and by inserting a flexi cable can access 3/4 meter before being stopped. On doing the same from underneath there is approx the same distance before being stopped, Is there any access apart from taking the rear unit out from...
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Need new aerial for my van TV.
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I got a new TV for Myrtle, its a 15 inch vivid (Aldi) Can't get any reception in the van with the aerial that was already in there. Asked today at the camping shop while there getting other stuff and the lady suggested now we have digital maybe the aerial is too outdated. I am sure she is right. Will have to ge...
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chassie protection
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galvinising, super gal, duragal what is best for protection
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dogbox
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Hi guys, a newbie to this site.
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G'day all, I have been looking at buying a caravan to make my new journey more comfatable, reserch has led me to Coromal heritage/sterling, about 20 foot. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the differance in specifications between the two, (haven't been to the dealers yet), also any recomendat...
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I met two GN's today
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sorry posted this in the wrong section, go to General -- Edited by _wombat_ on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 08:03:46 PM
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need some help please..
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G'day my good friends, i need some help (there are those that would say i need a lot of help) any way my dad , i think watches those stupid infomerchales on tv and recently saw an add that has some sort of battery charger,jump starter thing that jumpstarts your car via the cigaret lighter, and fits in the g...
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Tailshaft Question
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The tailshaft on my 1995 Landcruiser was whipping quite severely at 100KPH. The tailshaft specialist diagnosed the whip, and repaired it, with new universals and bearings. It's all good now. The whip was shaking the gearbox and other engine parts and shafts, and a process of elimination revealed...
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WEBASTO GASFUELED AIRHEATER
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Hello All My first post,I am thinking of installing a Webasto gas fueled air heater,does any one have any experience or recomendations with this unit.I fore see perhaps a problem with the location of the exhaust and a window Yours IRVDAPH.
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New Tow Vehicle
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Hi all, I know this is not a caravan but it is used for towing caravans etc. I just got a 90 series Toyota Land Cruiser Prado "Grande" Gas/Petrol. The seller didn't have the Owners Manual that you get with a car. Does anyone know where I can get one please. I have tried to Google it but with no succ...
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A BIG JOB COMPLETED;
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Well it was time to give the old tug some TLC, As I'm still trying to recover from a Barmah forest virus relapse this was not going to be an easy task so I have spread it out over three weeks. I have replaced the front swivell housing bearings & seals, replaced the original front wheel bearings as these...
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