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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...

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

Hi, I'm having a bit of a drama at the moment. The red flush indicator light has come on. Yes, there is water in the tank. Emptied the cassette this morning so its not full. @#$%$#@ Why does this have to happen now and not in daylight. Of course its Sunday tomorrow and nearest agent is 80kms away. Hope s...

briche · briche

Having read a few threads and talked with few people about this topic I am posting this in an attempt to better understand the whole topic. The issues that I see are if the safety chains are too long they won't stop the A frame from digging into the road surface. The forces would be enormous and there for...

Sheba · Sheba

Just had a look at my friends' CMCA Mag, and read about this Unit. I reckon they will be ideal for some GN's. Total cost of Unit, including Solar Pump and Postage, is $ 613.75, or $ 463.75 without the Pump. Cheers, Sheba. http://www.fcubed.com.au/aspx/carocell-panels.aspx -- Edited by Sheba on M...

Arald and Desleigh · Arald and Desleigh

I need some help with hooking up the power on my camera setup. I bought a monitor and 2 cameras from EBAY. When I go to hook up the power there are 3 wires. 1 negative 1 positive and 1 for the reverse switch. My question is that I want to run the cameras whilst the power is on, and not just in reverse, so can I j...

Sheba · Sheba

http://printers.toptenreviews.com/compact/index.htm-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 2nd of July 2011 07:51:53 PM

Sheba · Sheba

Where do I look to find the Wattage of my Solar Panel please ? It's on top of the Pop-top. Thank you, Cheers, Sheba.

spondulics · spondulics

The vans been stood a while with half a tank of water Ive drained it ready to go is there any safe way of cleaning it out thanks for any suggestions

milo · milo

Hi guys, well, im currently going thru our videos and hoping to make some dvds , with menues and such, i have a program which im going to try our video shoots in mp4... all on sd card nowdays, makes it so compact.. but wondering what you all use, ?

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1004707&nodeId=b2312fe63130c9d252b00cdec40dc0e7&fn=Recall%20Notice%20Advertisement.pdf

keith and bill · keith and bill

have just bought a converted bus and getting to know what makes everything tick.it has a dc-dc inverter for house batterys im not sure if this is going to do the job ,can anyone recomend a good worry free set up. i am new to all this having not caravaned before,but am in no hurry to get things organised for m...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Now the nights are getting colder and we are not all way up north where its the only warm place, what do you use to keep warm in the back of a Campervan. Is there a particular type of heating that is safe for such a confined space?

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

Hi Everyone. Some time back, someone? posted about a beverage tray that fits and clips onto the small middle seat of a toyota. At the time, I did not need it....but now I do....and I have typed everything that I can think of into "search".....all to no avail. I have had a look on Ebay etc; bu...

Pam · Pam

my laptop is a hp dv6 with a wireless thing. my printer is a hp deskjet with a wireless thing too. I think I need a network or gateway device so they can talk to each other. Can anyone explain to me exactly what I need please. we also have iphones that have wireless and blue tooth too.

tonyd · tonyd

Relative newcomer amaysim has released a new deal which may appeal to some GNs. For $39.90 a month you get unlimited calls to Australian mobiles and landline phones, unlimited texts and 4gb of data (for those with flash phones), along with unlimited access to social sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc)...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

We have just taken the plunge and purchased a unit with cassett toilet and thought that we would just be able to go buy chemicals. We find that like milk these days there are so many different ones you have to make a choice. We would be happy to hear from others who have made theirs and have some experience w...

ozjohn · ozjohn

Following up on a Thread a couple of months ago RE: Trailer Chain Requirements it was pointed out by a forum member that under SA Regulations chains were not required if a Brakeaway System was fitted to the trailer. As this was inconsitant with federal regulations I wrote to the SA Department for Trans...

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	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 $12.20 My question is are they really necessary or just an added expense not required. I may say that it is a matter of trust that these above items have been added/use...	Vic	8	2244	10:38 AM Jul 11, 2011 by Vic
	What do you call this? (Preview) What do you call the arm that holds up the middle seat in the Toyota Hi-Ace so you can check the oil? Mine is missing, thought I would search on Ebay but not sure what its called. It bolts on to the underseat and the other end slides along in a slot for up and down.	Happywanderer	11	1682	11:34 AM Jul 10, 2011 by Vic
	GPS-Navigation????????????? (Preview) Hi, I have 6 weeks before takeoff and i am up to getting a GPS. Dont know much about them and all the people in the shops think theirs are the best. So i am hoping that the people who know, (you lot) could give me your opinion of whats good and whats not. Thanks Shaz -- Edited by Dame Markalot on Friday 8th of Jul...	Dame Markalot	5	1891	09:00 PM Jul 9, 2011 by russhenn
	our power set up.. (Preview) hi guys.. at the moment this is how our power is set up at the moment.. we have the caravan power supply thingy , dont know what there called, so we can plug straight into the caravan park power with a long proper extension lead thats suitable. we also have a honda ( I think thats the brand ) generator, al...	milo	7	1634	08:05 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Sheba
	Thetford Toilet Cassette C402C/C403L (Preview) Hi, I'm having a bit of a drama at the moment. The red flush indicator light has come on. Yes, there is water in the tank. Emptied the cassette this morning so its not full. @#$%$#@ Why does this have to happen now and not in daylight. Of course its Sunday tomorrow and nearest agent is 80kms away. Hope s...	ChiChi1	12	6836	05:38 PM Jul 6, 2011 by ChiChi1
	Safety chains (Preview) Having read a few threads and talked with few people about this topic I am posting this in an attempt to better understand the whole topic. The issues that I see are if the safety chains are too long they won't stop the A frame from digging into the road surface. The forces would be enormous and there for...	briche	8	1782	10:45 AM Jul 6, 2011 by gst
	Portable Solar Still. (Preview) Just had a look at my friends' CMCA Mag, and read about this Unit. I reckon they will be ideal for some GN's. Total cost of Unit, including Solar Pump and Postage, is $ 613.75, or $ 463.75 without the Pump. Cheers, Sheba. http://www.fcubed.com.au/aspx/carocell-panels.aspx -- Edited by Sheba on M...	Sheba	6	3893	08:53 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Sheba
	Wiring up Reverse cameras (Preview) I need some help with hooking up the power on my camera setup. I bought a monitor and 2 cameras from EBAY. When I go to hook up the power there are 3 wires. 1 negative 1 positive and 1 for the reverse switch. My question is that I want to run the cameras whilst the power is on, and not just in reverse, so can I j...	Arald and Desleigh	4	1260	04:52 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Patto44
	Small Printers. (Preview) http://printers.toptenreviews.com/compact/index.htm-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 2nd of July 2011 07:51:53 PM	Sheba	1	941	07:44 AM Jul 3, 2011 by yeoeleven
	Solar Panel Query. (Preview) Where do I look to find the Wattage of my Solar Panel please ? It's on top of the Pop-top. Thank you, Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	2	1085	07:43 PM Jul 2, 2011 by Sheba
	Water tank (Preview) The vans been stood a while with half a tank of water Ive drained it ready to go is there any safe way of cleaning it out thanks for any suggestions	spondulics	4	1601	11:59 AM Jul 2, 2011 by Dunco
	Making your own dvd's ... (Preview) Hi guys, well, im currently going thru our videos and hoping to make some dvds , with menues and such, i have a program which im going to try our video shoots in mp4... all on sd card nowdays, makes it so compact.. but wondering what you all use, ?	milo	2	1051	01:18 AM Jul 1, 2011 by milo
	Recall ARB ,Surepower battery isolators (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1004707&nodeId=b2312fe63130c9d252b00cdec40dc0e7&fn=Recall%20Notice%20Advertisement.pdf	oldtrack123	0	989	12:09 PM Jun 30, 2011 by oldtrack123
	inverters (Preview) have just bought a converted bus and getting to know what makes everything tick.it has a dc-dc inverter for house batterys im not sure if this is going to do the job ,can anyone recomend a good worry free set up. i am new to all this having not caravaned before,but am in no hurry to get things organised for m...	keith and bill	7	1724	12:14 AM Jun 29, 2011 by PeterD
	Whats the best heating for inhouse Campervan? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Now the nights are getting colder and we are not all way up north where its the only warm place, what do you use to keep warm in the back of a Campervan. Is there a particular type of heating that is safe for such a confined space?	Happywanderer	40	13263	07:29 AM Jun 28, 2011 by Vic
	Help Needed re: Finding Old Post (Preview) Hi Everyone. Some time back, someone? posted about a beverage tray that fits and clips onto the small middle seat of a toyota. At the time, I did not need it....but now I do....and I have typed everything that I can think of into "search".....all to no avail. I have had a look on Ebay etc; bu...	Travel Bug	8	1164	08:37 PM Jun 27, 2011 by Sheba
	laptops with wireless thingy (Preview) my laptop is a hp dv6 with a wireless thing. my printer is a hp deskjet with a wireless thing too. I think I need a network or gateway device so they can talk to each other. Can anyone explain to me exactly what I need please. we also have iphones that have wireless and blue tooth too.	Pam	11	1767	08:03 PM Jun 26, 2011 by Pam
	New mobile phone deal (Preview) Relative newcomer amaysim has released a new deal which may appeal to some GNs. For $39.90 a month you get unlimited calls to Australian mobiles and landline phones, unlimited texts and 4gb of data (for those with flash phones), along with unlimited access to social sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc)...	tonyd	11	1480	01:12 AM Jun 25, 2011 by milo
	Chemical for cassette toilet (Preview) We have just taken the plunge and purchased a unit with cassett toilet and thought that we would just be able to go buy chemicals. We find that like milk these days there are so many different ones you have to make a choice. We would be happy to hear from others who have made theirs and have some experience w...	Old Crofter	12	9725	07:15 AM Jun 24, 2011 by Old Crofter
	S.A. Chain Regulations (Preview) Following up on a Thread a couple of months ago RE: Trailer Chain Requirements it was pointed out by a forum member that under SA Regulations chains were not required if a Brakeaway System was fitted to the trailer. As this was inconsitant with federal regulations I wrote to the SA Department for Trans...	ozjohn	15	3470	04:24 PM Jun 23, 2011 by ozjohn
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