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DeBe · DeBe

Easy to make antenna I made years ago, It works fine with Digital as well. Parts are 2x Aluminum tubing 500mm long & 16mm OD. 2x Plastic tubing 500mm long & 20mm OD. Tee piece & 2x Blanking caps. 2x S/S screws. Antenna Balun. Cable & plug. On my antenna the round black object is the Balun....

Beth54 · Beth54

I've finally bought a car charger for the laptop. I can't remember who, on here, told me about Jaycar, but that's where I bought it for $59.95. I won't even attempt to explain all the technicalities, all I know is I needed one that would suit my 19 V laptop. An inverter is not a good idea for laptops, he sa...

Sheba · Sheba

Can some-one tell me why my top toolbars are blacked out please ? Happens only periodically, and I don't know why. Cheers, Sheba.

D-evil-ace · D-evil-ace

Hi all, I'm still working on getting my van for my travels. I will be travelling solo so don't need a large van. My budget isn't large so I am looking into vans built in the 80's or early 90's & up to about $10k preferably. My vehicle tow limit is 1600kg with a 160kg towball limit so I need to stick to somet...

chappy · chappy

We have found the flyscreen on the front window of our Jayco havs come away from the rubber. We need to reseal it. Can anyone suggest a solution? We will be hitting the road very soon and heading west and I expect lots of little bities! Thanks Trish

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi guys, I just need some tips on how to reduce the number of e mails I get when someone posts on "pick this place", is there somewhere in settings that I can change to stop receiving e mails everytime there is a post? thanks a lot, cheers, ozi2

eagles · eagles

Hi folks, new to the forum and enjoying the read and usefull info. Me and the girl are planning an extended trip this time next year. Linda is taking long service(12 mnths 1/2 pay) and we'll be heading off in the van. What are the basic power requirements re communication devices etc. Thanks in advance,...

DeBe · DeBe

Wake up thismorning & find a 9V alvaline battery in the middle of the kitchen floor, which has obviously exploded & shot of the top of the cubboard. Firstpic is were it came from & resulting debri. This battery was flat when placed on top of the cupboard about 6 mths ago. Bit of a mystery why i...

ozjohn · ozjohn

The following is a post I made in reply to a posts on another forum. I thought it was suitable a subject for a general good natured 'discussion'. Are vehicle manufacturers towing speed restrictions etc legally enforceable? It remains a "Grey Area' in law as to whether there is a legal requiremen...

milo · milo

hi, this is a question for the techies for the net i guess some times i go to a site, ie like this or others that i go to every day and im on internode with adsl2 speeds i think, any way it can happen on any browser ie9 , google chrome and fire fox .. What happens is the page goes all wierd and not loads properly, l...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hello All, Can someone answer a couple of queries for me please. What size panel would I need to charge a deep cycle battery, provide lighting and enable a 12volt TV to run? Do the panels plug in to the 12volt line coming in from the car? Has anyone got some idea of the cost involved? Regards, Phil.

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, i painted the out side our van 2 yrs ago and painted it with oil base paint but i keep getting mould on the paint. is there a way of getting rid of it please it looked great when it was first painted but now after a few weeks it looks disgusting when i wash it, it comes off but still leaves a bit on there pl...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi Recall FOR: Arlec Australia Pty Ltd4 Outlet Power BoardPRA number: 2011/12509 Date created: 19thApril 2011Product informationProduct description4 outlet individually switched power board, surge protected, sold in packs of two unitsIdentifying featuresProduct code PB4SS-2 on packag...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Hi to all, Just a story about the trials and tribulations of the sat dish. I had a satellite set up in my RV when I purchased it. The old Aurora system.Decided this 'U beaut' VAST would be the go.Free to air everywhere except WA.Friend in Goolgowi gave me a satellite dish he took down from the roof of his ho...

Scotty · Scotty

G'day everyone, I'm just a brand newbie and this is my first post. I'm wondering what folks do regarding carrying their gennys on the road. I have just bought a Yamaha 1000w generator and am wondering how feasable it might be to have a box made up to sit on the A frame. Could I also run the generator...

Sheba · Sheba

Hi Guys, I want to put new Light-bulbs in the 'Van. I'd like to put "White Light" bulbs in, but in the blurb, it says "Newer Vehicles." Is this Gospel, or could I use them ? It's a '98 Hi-Ace. Cheers, Sheba.

Beth54 · Beth54

Why is it that when I go to forward emails with pictures, they don't show up? Just boxes with the little red cross in the corner. Is it something in my settings that I can change? If I save the picture and attach it to an email, it works okay, but that's a nuisance. -- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 12th of April 2...

DeBe · DeBe

This by far would be the worst carbon deposits iv ever seen in a small 4stroke engine. It got to the point where the engine couldnt be pulled over top dead center at all. It wasnt using oil & not blowing blue smoke. In fact the in side of the engine is very clean. This generator has had long hours with a li...

milo · milo

hi, justwondering if any one has used or seen these jumpstarter pack things in autobarn catelouges? they seem to state that they can jump start your car etc with out having to need another car, if i have that correct? how do you recharge them ? etc

Beth54 · Beth54

I've had a thread in the past about the fridge I bought from Aldi, but want some more advise please. It's 3 way, but I'm not fussed on using it on gas. I don't have, and don't want a dual battery under the bonnet, so is there another way of having a battery in the boot with the fridge? I remember seeing someone...

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	T Antenna (Preview) Easy to make antenna I made years ago, It works fine with Digital as well. Parts are 2x Aluminum tubing 500mm long & 16mm OD. 2x Plastic tubing 500mm long & 20mm OD. Tee piece & 2x Blanking caps. 2x S/S screws. Antenna Balun. Cable & plug. On my antenna the round black object is the Balun....	DeBe	8	2559	01:57 PM May 18, 2011 by Jacko
	SPENT SOME MONEY TODAY (Preview) I've finally bought a car charger for the laptop. I can't remember who, on here, told me about Jaycar, but that's where I bought it for $59.95. I won't even attempt to explain all the technicalities, all I know is I needed one that would suit my 19 V laptop. An inverter is not a good idea for laptops, he sa...	Beth54	13	2489	10:24 AM May 17, 2011 by jules47
	Black-out. (Preview) Can some-one tell me why my top toolbars are blacked out please ? Happens only periodically, and I don't know why. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	5	1378	04:35 PM May 8, 2011 by Cupie
	Aluminium framed vans (Preview) Hi all, I'm still working on getting my van for my travels. I will be travelling solo so don't need a large van. My budget isn't large so I am looking into vans built in the 80's or early 90's & up to about $10k preferably. My vehicle tow limit is 1600kg with a 160kg towball limit so I need to stick to somet...	D-evil-ace	4	1532	08:16 PM Apr 30, 2011 by D-evil-ace
	front window screen (Preview) We have found the flyscreen on the front window of our Jayco havs come away from the rubber. We need to reseal it. Can anyone suggest a solution? We will be hitting the road very soon and heading west and I expect lots of little bities! Thanks Trish	chappy	2	1341	05:24 PM Apr 29, 2011 by Cupie
	pick this place......blocking e mails (Preview) Hi guys, I just need some tips on how to reduce the number of e mails I get when someone posts on "pick this place", is there somewhere in settings that I can change to stop receiving e mails everytime there is a post? thanks a lot, cheers, ozi2	ozi2	11	1742	03:54 PM Apr 29, 2011 by Ma
	Power management (Preview) Hi folks, new to the forum and enjoying the read and usefull info. Me and the girl are planning an extended trip this time next year. Linda is taking long service(12 mnths 1/2 pay) and we'll be heading off in the van. What are the basic power requirements re communication devices etc. Thanks in advance,...	eagles	6	1538	08:58 AM Apr 28, 2011 by eagles
	Exploding Alkaline battery (Preview) Wake up thismorning & find a 9V alvaline battery in the middle of the kitchen floor, which has obviously exploded & shot of the top of the cubboard. Firstpic is were it came from & resulting debri. This battery was flat when placed on top of the cupboard about 6 mths ago. Bit of a mystery why i...	DeBe	1	1492	02:19 PM Apr 27, 2011 by Yuglamron
	Towing Legalities? (Preview) The following is a post I made in reply to a posts on another forum. I thought it was suitable a subject for a general good natured 'discussion'. Are vehicle manufacturers towing speed restrictions etc legally enforceable? It remains a "Grey Area' in law as to whether there is a legal requiremen...	ozjohn	4	1783	09:29 AM Apr 26, 2011 by ozjohn
	websites not loading.. (Preview) hi, this is a question for the techies for the net i guess some times i go to a site, ie like this or others that i go to every day and im on internode with adsl2 speeds i think, any way it can happen on any browser ie9 , google chrome and fire fox .. What happens is the page goes all wierd and not loads properly, l...	milo	0	930	01:47 PM Apr 25, 2011 by milo
	Portable solar panels (Preview) Hello All, Can someone answer a couple of queries for me please. What size panel would I need to charge a deep cycle battery, provide lighting and enable a 12volt TV to run? Do the panels plug in to the 12volt line coming in from the car? Has anyone got some idea of the cost involved? Regards, Phil.	Magnarc	3	1642	09:21 AM Apr 22, 2011 by Magnarc
	how do i get mould off my freshly painted van [out side] (Preview) hi all, i painted the out side our van 2 yrs ago and painted it with oil base paint but i keep getting mould on the paint. is there a way of getting rid of it please it looked great when it was first painted but now after a few weeks it looks disgusting when i wash it, it comes off but still leaves a bit on there pl...	possumyvonne	5	1462	09:13 PM Apr 21, 2011 by patrolst
	SAFETY RECALL ARLEC POWERBOARDS (Preview) Hi Recall FOR: Arlec Australia Pty Ltd4 Outlet Power BoardPRA number: 2011/12509 Date created: 19thApril 2011Product informationProduct description4 outlet individually switched power board, surge protected, sold in packs of two unitsIdentifying featuresProduct code PB4SS-2 on packag...	oldtrack123	0	2071	07:13 PM Apr 21, 2011 by oldtrack123
	Satellite dish (Preview) Hi to all, Just a story about the trials and tribulations of the sat dish. I had a satellite set up in my RV when I purchased it. The old Aurora system.Decided this 'U beaut' VAST would be the go.Free to air everywhere except WA.Friend in Goolgowi gave me a satellite dish he took down from the roof of his ho...	Yuglamron	22	5572	04:56 PM Apr 20, 2011 by Mick17
	Generator box on A frame Life is not a dress rehearsal (Preview) G'day everyone, I'm just a brand newbie and this is my first post. I'm wondering what folks do regarding carrying their gennys on the road. I have just bought a Yamaha 1000w generator and am wondering how feasable it might be to have a box made up to sit on the A frame. Could I also run the generator...	Scotty	19	8751	03:25 PM Apr 20, 2011 by PeterD
	Headlights. (Preview) Hi Guys, I want to put new Light-bulbs in the 'Van. I'd like to put "White Light" bulbs in, but in the blurb, it says "Newer Vehicles." Is this Gospel, or could I use them ? It's a '98 Hi-Ace. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	19	2222	10:18 AM Apr 19, 2011 by Happywanderer
	EMAILS WITH PICTURES (Preview) Why is it that when I go to forward emails with pictures, they don't show up? Just boxes with the little red cross in the corner. Is it something in my settings that I can change? If I save the picture and attach it to an email, it works okay, but that's a nuisance. -- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 12th of April 2...	Beth54	16	1718	11:06 PM Apr 17, 2011 by milo
	Generator Long hours Low load (Preview) This by far would be the worst carbon deposits iv ever seen in a small 4stroke engine. It got to the point where the engine couldnt be pulled over top dead center at all. It wasnt using oil & not blowing blue smoke. In fact the in side of the engine is very clean. This generator has had long hours with a li...	DeBe	13	2155	03:26 PM Apr 16, 2011 by dogbox
	jump starter thingies.. (Preview) hi, justwondering if any one has used or seen these jumpstarter pack things in autobarn catelouges? they seem to state that they can jump start your car etc with out having to need another car, if i have that correct? how do you recharge them ? etc	milo	9	1909	06:44 AM Apr 16, 2011 by jimricho
	FRIDGE POWER (Preview) I've had a thread in the past about the fridge I bought from Aldi, but want some more advise please. It's 3 way, but I'm not fussed on using it on gas. I don't have, and don't want a dual battery under the bonnet, so is there another way of having a battery in the boot with the fridge? I remember seeing someone...	Beth54	16	3118	05:59 PM Apr 12, 2011 by Beth54
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