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Patto44 · Patto44

We are one step closer to being ready to Go!!!! Bought a vast decoder and sat. dish. The registration was painless - filled in the form online and 20 minutes later we were receiving all channels. Only problem I had was the question about what state we will mostly be in?? I put Qld. but how about if we change...

elliemike · elliemike

Has anyone seen one of these Eberspacher or Webasto air heater units fitted to a camper trailer. Externaly that is. A couple in a camper trailer, overnight camped next to us in Stanley, Tasmania, earlier this year. I noticed they had a neat Alluminium box fitted with a vent or...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone might be able to throw some light on a domestic fridge problem that has started the past 2 days. I have a fisher and pykel freestanding fridge, probably getting on for 12-14 years of service with no problems in that time. What's happening is the fridge is "popping&...

Patto44 · Patto44

I am about to instal 2x120w solar panels and have read on this forum that you should use 6 gauge wire (also called 6 B&S) as against 6 mm. Can someone tell me the difference and what does b&s stand for. Also, how can I tell what cable it is? Thanks in advance Patto.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Looking for a recommendation on what tyres give the best milage and handling on a Nissan Pathfinder. Not looking to go off road mostly tarmac running

milo · milo

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M5300/dick-smith-300w-power-inverter

Technomad · Technomad

Hi all, been awhile. Has anyone made a cover for their van roof as protection against hail damage. A quick pull over the roof type, slightly wider with tie ropes down the sides. If travelling and can see a potential threat I am thinking that a cover on a roller mounted at the front, similar to a pool cover r...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Your van is looking so good Vic, Coming along nicely. Can you tell me about the awning, brand, type, size and even price if you want to. Thats what I will be looking for next. I have been looking at the Ironman 4x4 but open to other suggestions.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

For those handy men out there , if you are wiring up your tug/van/camper etc with a accessory that draws a constant heavy load then dont use these fuse holders. They are rated up to 30 amps , but are no longer a good fuse holder in the above mentioned situation. I have just had three of these units , fitted to...

Sheba · Sheba

Well, I discovered the other week, that the info. I was given on the Cairns trip by a so-called mechanic in Babinda, was totally incorrect, and I ruined my tyres. He told me I should have 35 psi all round. The correct pressures for mine, [1998 model,] are 45 front, [motor is under seat, so heavier at the...

milo · milo

a friend of ours said they were free camping in ther caravan and to heat there van they hava terracotta (spell???) , like pot plant ones, big enough to go over there gas burner cooker in there van, turn it on for 10 or so minutes and supposed to heat the van, this safe?? never heard of this

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Went for a walk in the sun yesterday and ended up at Supercheap Auto. I bought a cupholder. It goes over the drivers door between door and window but has a metal plate that I'm hoping I may be able to screw somewhere on the front dash, then the cupholder slides down on the plate. Will be out of the way of gett...

Vic · Vic

I have a leak inside the rear window is dripping water from the bottom of the rear wiper housing, I suspect it is coming through the shaft of the wiper into the housing then dripping from there inside the van. We have had heavy overnight rain in Perth and the van is parked on a slight downhill sloped driv...

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one tell me why this is happening again lately. It's happened before, but usually only last 1 or 2 nights. This time it's been about a week so far. Not stopping me from doing anything, just a nuisance. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

I have a thetford shower/toilet system in the Conquest (2007)and when I took the plug out the fitting which was very tight unscrewed the top fitting from the bottom hose joint and rubber seal. Do these handbasin units come apart for such issues (or what). I have it booked into a workshop on Monday but it...

DeBe · DeBe

Since i have a non flued Gas heater in my house I purchased a CO sensor alarm on Ebay $20 delivered. On pluging it in it didnt work so contacted the suplier & they would repay the money. I then decided this wasnt realy what i wanted to do as i still needed a sensor. I prised it open & found the power tr...

Vic · Vic

When I get my vehicle serviced, I always have these items on the bill as extras; Fortron Engine Flush $12.50, Fortron Fuel Treatment $12.20 My question is are they really necessary or just an added expense not required. I may say that it is a matter of trust that these above items have been added/use...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

What do you call the arm that holds up the middle seat in the Toyota Hi-Ace so you can check the oil? Mine is missing, thought I would search on Ebay but not sure what its called. It bolts on to the underseat and the other end slides along in a slot for up and down.

Dame Markalot · Dame Markalot

Hi, I have 6 weeks before takeoff and i am up to getting a GPS. Dont know much about them and all the people in the shops think theirs are the best. So i am hoping that the people who know, (you lot) could give me your opinion of whats good and whats not. Thanks Shaz -- Edited by Dame Markalot on Friday 8th of Jul...

milo · milo

hi guys.. at the moment this is how our power is set up at the moment.. we have the caravan power supply thingy , dont know what there called, so we can plug straight into the caravan park power with a long proper extension lead thats suitable. we also have a honda ( I think thats the brand ) generator, al...

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	Vast regisdtration. (Preview) We are one step closer to being ready to Go!!!! Bought a vast decoder and sat. dish. The registration was painless - filled in the form online and 20 minutes later we were receiving all channels. Only problem I had was the question about what state we will mostly be in?? I put Qld. but how about if we change...	Patto44	2	1097	06:31 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Patto44
	Diesel or Gas Heater. (Preview) Has anyone seen one of these Eberspacher or Webasto air heater units fitted to a camper trailer. Externaly that is. A couple in a camper trailer, overnight camped next to us in Stanley, Tasmania, earlier this year. I noticed they had a neat Alluminium box fitted with a vent or...	elliemike	17	12650	10:18 PM Jul 29, 2011 by Ma
	domestic fridge problem looming. (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone might be able to throw some light on a domestic fridge problem that has started the past 2 days. I have a fisher and pykel freestanding fridge, probably getting on for 12-14 years of service with no problems in that time. What's happening is the fridge is "popping&...	ozi2	9	1478	02:12 PM Jul 29, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Solar cable size????? (Preview) I am about to instal 2x120w solar panels and have read on this forum that you should use 6 gauge wire (also called 6 B&S) as against 6 mm. Can someone tell me the difference and what does b&s stand for. Also, how can I tell what cable it is? Thanks in advance Patto.	Patto44	11	7046	05:11 PM Jul 28, 2011 by Patto44
	What Tyres (Preview) Looking for a recommendation on what tyres give the best milage and handling on a Nissan Pathfinder. Not looking to go off road mostly tarmac running	Wombat 280	15	1883	10:03 AM Jul 28, 2011 by Wombat 280
	would this work? (Preview) http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M5300/dick-smith-300w-power-inverter	milo	14	2066	07:34 AM Jul 28, 2011 by jimricho
	hail cover for van (Preview) Hi all, been awhile. Has anyone made a cover for their van roof as protection against hail damage. A quick pull over the roof type, slightly wider with tie ropes down the sides. If travelling and can see a potential threat I am thinking that a cover on a roller mounted at the front, similar to a pool cover r...	Technomad	7	2805	06:03 PM Jul 26, 2011 by Vic
	Vic, Your van is looking good. (Preview) Your van is looking so good Vic, Coming along nicely. Can you tell me about the awning, brand, type, size and even price if you want to. Thats what I will be looking for next. I have been looking at the Ironman 4x4 but open to other suggestions.	Happywanderer	11	2082	02:07 PM Jul 24, 2011 by Vic
	dont use; (Preview) For those handy men out there , if you are wiring up your tug/van/camper etc with a accessory that draws a constant heavy load then dont use these fuse holders. They are rated up to 30 amps , but are no longer a good fuse holder in the above mentioned situation. I have just had three of these units , fitted to...	justcruisin01	8	1599	12:35 PM Jul 23, 2011 by Lat 38
	Hi-Ace Tyre Pressure. (Preview) Well, I discovered the other week, that the info. I was given on the Cairns trip by a so-called mechanic in Babinda, was totally incorrect, and I ruined my tyres. He told me I should have 35 psi all round. The correct pressures for mine, [1998 model,] are 45 front, [motor is under seat, so heavier at the...	Sheba	10	7584	02:03 AM Jul 23, 2011 by yeoeleven
	never heard of these before (Preview) a friend of ours said they were free camping in ther caravan and to heat there van they hava terracotta (spell???) , like pot plant ones, big enough to go over there gas burner cooker in there van, turn it on for 10 or so minutes and supposed to heat the van, this safe?? never heard of this	milo	11	1855	04:01 PM Jul 22, 2011 by Happywanderer
	I bought some pressies for Myrtle yesterday ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Went for a walk in the sun yesterday and ended up at Supercheap Auto. I bought a cupholder. It goes over the drivers door between door and window but has a metal plate that I'm hoping I may be able to screw somewhere on the front dash, then the cupholder slides down on the plate. Will be out of the way of gett...	Happywanderer	36	3401	09:53 PM Jul 19, 2011 by jules47
	Leaking Rear Window on Hi Ace (Preview) I have a leak inside the rear window is dripping water from the bottom of the rear wiper housing, I suspect it is coming through the shaft of the wiper into the housing then dripping from there inside the van. We have had heavy overnight rain in Perth and the van is parked on a slight downhill sloped driv...	Vic	28	2167	10:19 AM Jul 19, 2011 by Vic
	Help !!! (Preview) Can any-one tell me why this is happening again lately. It's happened before, but usually only last 1 or 2 nights. This time it's been about a week so far. Not stopping me from doing anything, just a nuisance. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	9	1751	06:34 PM Jul 16, 2011 by Sheba
	Advice needed with Thetford foldup handbasin. (Preview) I have a thetford shower/toilet system in the Conquest (2007)and when I took the plug out the fitting which was very tight unscrewed the top fitting from the bottom hose joint and rubber seal. Do these handbasin units come apart for such issues (or what). I have it booked into a workshop on Monday but it...	Old Crofter	4	2316	01:33 AM Jul 16, 2011 by milo
	Carbon Monoxide sensor (Preview) Since i have a non flued Gas heater in my house I purchased a CO sensor alarm on Ebay $20 delivered. On pluging it in it didnt work so contacted the suplier & they would repay the money. I then decided this wasnt realy what i wanted to do as i still needed a sensor. I prised it open & found the power tr...	DeBe	1	1116	08:16 PM Jul 15, 2011 by Vic
	Fuel Treatment & Engine Flush Treatment (Preview) When I get my vehicle serviced, I always have these items on the bill as extras; Fortron Engine Flush $12.50, Fortron Fuel Treatment $12.20 My question is are they really necessary or just an added expense not required. I may say that it is a matter of trust that these above items have been added/use...	Vic	8	2226	10:38 AM Jul 11, 2011 by Vic
	What do you call this? (Preview) What do you call the arm that holds up the middle seat in the Toyota Hi-Ace so you can check the oil? Mine is missing, thought I would search on Ebay but not sure what its called. It bolts on to the underseat and the other end slides along in a slot for up and down.	Happywanderer	11	1661	11:34 AM Jul 10, 2011 by Vic
	GPS-Navigation????????????? (Preview) Hi, I have 6 weeks before takeoff and i am up to getting a GPS. Dont know much about them and all the people in the shops think theirs are the best. So i am hoping that the people who know, (you lot) could give me your opinion of whats good and whats not. Thanks Shaz -- Edited by Dame Markalot on Friday 8th of Jul...	Dame Markalot	5	1871	09:00 PM Jul 9, 2011 by russhenn
	our power set up.. (Preview) hi guys.. at the moment this is how our power is set up at the moment.. we have the caravan power supply thingy , dont know what there called, so we can plug straight into the caravan park power with a long proper extension lead thats suitable. we also have a honda ( I think thats the brand ) generator, al...	milo	7	1611	08:05 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Sheba
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