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Halls · Halls

We are planning on doing the big lap starting around Easter in 2010 and was wondering what the best service provider is for wireless internet access while travelling. We want to be able to keep in touch with family and friends plus do a small amount of business onine eg banking etc. Optus vs Telstra next...

Di-n-Gary · Di-n-Gary

Hi all, has anyone any experience in electric brake adjusting. I've had brakes retro fitted to my C T and I can just feel them working slightly but may not have been adjusted at time of fitting. I have tested my Tekonsha and it's OK. I know of the adjusting nut thingo inside the brakes but how much and how ti...

Ma · Ma

Courier Mail news item: Barry Powell and his dog are missing between Kunnamulla and Charleville. Car abandoned. THEY STAY STAY WITH YOUR CAR!!!! Wise words of wisdom OOPS SORRY WRONG SPOT. HAVE REPOSTED IN GENERAL FORUM -- Edited by Ma on Friday 11th of December 2009 08:50:50 AM

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Van has 2 x 80W panels, 2 X 110AH batteries, 1 X 120W portable solar panel Car has a 100AH battery fitted. Do I put another battery in the car to run the fridge (80L Waeco) or plug the portable panel into the existing car battery via an anderson plug? Will this be enough? When camped, I can plug the solar an...

bill12 · bill12

G,day . I am going to attempt to get more power out of my old hilux 4wd as its thirstyand slow at the moment. My brother in law has a sim ilar hilux with an aftermarket turbo and the diference is amazing. Not only has he got about 30% more power, he gets better economy than me. Are there any tricks or traps I sho...

Disco Duck · Disco Duck

Basil's post on another thread reminded me of something that I thought about a long time ago but never got around to trying. An idea of a wind generator that could maybe work when we have the overcast days and no solar panels working. I'm playing with a 12v alternator (as it already has regulator etc. bu...

Goanna · Goanna

Hi all, i am trying to determine the weight of a 150 litre diesel fuel tank when full, on my L/C Troopy...any idea? .....Cheers.

Wendy · Wendy

I would like some advice regarding the better aeriel for my recently purchased van. I have a small 22" high definition TV that I am able to mount on the wall of the Van and on the 24th of this month WAS going to put a Winegard into the Van, however I am not certain this is the better option especially as t...

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

Caravaning is all very new to us and we are really starting from scratch! We are looking at buying an Island Star 17ft van and would like to know if a Hyundai Santa Fe is capable of towing this?

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

How hard is it to fit one of these to your tow vehicle, any special skills required?

milo · milo

We have been invited to stay with some friends on the far southcoast nsw Over christmas. Slight problem not sure on this part when we stay at our friends place in the motor home, can we run the van via there house power with an ordinary weather proof extension lead? or do we still need to use a 15 amp lead?

Nicholstones · Nicholstones

I bet you are all going to think this is a dumb question, but remember we aren't born knowing these things! When we bought our new van last year it didn't come with a battery, so before we set off on the big one this year we had one installed. We went unpowered for a few days for the first time recently and it wo...

BobnBev · BobnBev

Hi all, How many times have you had the genny running to watch the late movie , When the time comes to turn it off . In the cold , and it could be raining.. You know the situation.. Do you send the wife out to turn the thing off? Ok only joking girls.. Well last year I had to do this each night or try to turn over an...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Has anyone have or used a supreme deep cycle battery? Just wondering if they are any good.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Most of you out there have the makings of a welder in your car at all times !!!!!!! Want to know more ?? Just ask.

Thetwoofus · Thetwoofus

Hi there, we have a Ford Ranger 3.0 TD, we have been told with a towing capacity of 3000Kg. We are looking for a van for extended trips and someone told us that we cannot tow anything that is over the 85% of the kerbweight (being the kerweight 1967Kg 85% means 1672Kg). It is correct? We would appreciate any...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

By Robert Pepper TOKYO, 26th February, 2005: Mistota, Japan's leading car manufacturer, announced today at a press conference a breakthrough in 4WD vehicle technology. "First we had ABS" explained Dren Das, Mistota's Chief Engineer. "ABS is great, stops wheels locking up. It'...

milo · milo

while traveling in SA and WA we still want to watch our footy (rugby league)but SA channels font show it, is there any way we can still watch it on the road?

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I use an Epson R310 injet for printing my pictures on Canvas untill recently all was going splendidly then I got the dreaded "General Error see your documentation to clear" Of course it did not matter what I did the red led would not go out. In desperation I even took the thing to bits, cleane...

tonyd · tonyd

Need a bit of informed advice: need an inverter to recharge AA-size batteries and possibly power a laptop occasionally, nothing more. What size should I be looking at? Cheers, Tony

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	wireless internet access (Preview) We are planning on doing the big lap starting around Easter in 2010 and was wondering what the best service provider is for wireless internet access while travelling. We want to be able to keep in touch with family and friends plus do a small amount of business onine eg banking etc. Optus vs Telstra next...	Halls	29	2875	01:31 PM Dec 19, 2009 by Rolly
	electric brakes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, has anyone any experience in electric brake adjusting. I've had brakes retro fitted to my C T and I can just feel them working slightly but may not have been adjusted at time of fitting. I have tested my Tekonsha and it's OK. I know of the adjusting nut thingo inside the brakes but how much and how ti...	Di-n-Gary	52	9630	08:15 AM Dec 19, 2009 by Di-n-Gary
	NOMAD MISSING (Preview) Courier Mail news item: Barry Powell and his dog are missing between Kunnamulla and Charleville. Car abandoned. THEY STAY STAY WITH YOUR CAR!!!! Wise words of wisdom OOPS SORRY WRONG SPOT. HAVE REPOSTED IN GENERAL FORUM -- Edited by Ma on Friday 11th of December 2009 08:50:50 AM	Ma	0	1507	09:47 AM Dec 11, 2009 by Ma
	Powering Waeco Fridge (Preview) Van has 2 x 80W panels, 2 X 110AH batteries, 1 X 120W portable solar panel Car has a 100AH battery fitted. Do I put another battery in the car to run the fridge (80L Waeco) or plug the portable panel into the existing car battery via an anderson plug? Will this be enough? When camped, I can plug the solar an...	Gary and Kerry	10	6421	09:39 PM Dec 4, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	has anybody put a turbo kit on their 5l hilux diesel? (Preview) G,day . I am going to attempt to get more power out of my old hilux 4wd as its thirstyand slow at the moment. My brother in law has a sim ilar hilux with an aftermarket turbo and the diference is amazing. Not only has he got about 30% more power, he gets better economy than me. Are there any tricks or traps I sho...	bill12	12	8597	10:06 AM Nov 30, 2009 by dave06
	Wind Generators (Preview) Basil's post on another thread reminded me of something that I thought about a long time ago but never got around to trying. An idea of a wind generator that could maybe work when we have the overcast days and no solar panels working. I'm playing with a 12v alternator (as it already has regulator etc. bu...	Disco Duck	14	1839	09:27 AM Nov 30, 2009 by dave06
	Diesel fuel (Preview) Hi all, i am trying to determine the weight of a 150 litre diesel fuel tank when full, on my L/C Troopy...any idea? .....Cheers.	Goanna	13	1751	09:21 AM Nov 30, 2009 by Goanna
	Antenna for Television (Preview) I would like some advice regarding the better aeriel for my recently purchased van. I have a small 22" high definition TV that I am able to mount on the wall of the Van and on the 24th of this month WAS going to put a Winegard into the Van, however I am not certain this is the better option especially as t...	Wendy	12	3327	08:14 AM Nov 29, 2009 by jimricho
	Novices (Preview) Caravaning is all very new to us and we are really starting from scratch! We are looking at buying an Island Star 17ft van and would like to know if a Hyundai Santa Fe is capable of towing this?	scottynbulldog	10	2353	10:36 AM Nov 25, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Hayman Reese Weight Distribution Hitch (Preview) How hard is it to fit one of these to your tow vehicle, any special skills required?	Gary and Kerry	10	14683	04:08 PM Nov 21, 2009 by PeterInSa
	Powering the van at friends house (Preview) We have been invited to stay with some friends on the far southcoast nsw Over christmas. Slight problem not sure on this part when we stay at our friends place in the motor home, can we run the van via there house power with an ordinary weather proof extension lead? or do we still need to use a 15 amp lead?	milo	18	2666	11:01 PM Nov 17, 2009 by DeBe
	Recharging the Caravan Battery (Preview) I bet you are all going to think this is a dumb question, but remember we aren't born knowing these things! When we bought our new van last year it didn't come with a battery, so before we set off on the big one this year we had one installed. We went unpowered for a few days for the first time recently and it wo...	Nicholstones	4	4020	10:15 PM Nov 17, 2009 by oldtrack123
	Generator switch off timer (Preview) Hi all, How many times have you had the genny running to watch the late movie , When the time comes to turn it off . In the cold , and it could be raining.. You know the situation.. Do you send the wife out to turn the thing off? Ok only joking girls.. Well last year I had to do this each night or try to turn over an...	BobnBev	7	3360	05:57 PM Nov 17, 2009 by Disco Duck
	Batteries (Preview) Has anyone have or used a supreme deep cycle battery? Just wondering if they are any good.	Gary and Kerry	7	1824	05:52 PM Nov 17, 2009 by Disco Duck
	PORTABLE WELDER ,HOW MANY CARRY ONE ????????? (Preview) Most of you out there have the makings of a welder in your car at all times !!!!!!! Want to know more ?? Just ask.	justcruisin01	14	2204	05:48 PM Nov 17, 2009 by Disco Duck
	Confusion (Preview) Hi there, we have a Ford Ranger 3.0 TD, we have been told with a towing capacity of 3000Kg. We are looking for a van for extended trips and someone told us that we cannot tow anything that is over the 85% of the kerbweight (being the kerweight 1967Kg 85% means 1672Kg). It is correct? We would appreciate any...	Thetwoofus	15	1690	05:42 PM Nov 17, 2009 by Disco Duck
	4WD Technology (Preview) By Robert Pepper TOKYO, 26th February, 2005: Mistota, Japan's leading car manufacturer, announced today at a press conference a breakthrough in 4WD vehicle technology. "First we had ABS" explained Dren Das, Mistota's Chief Engineer. "ABS is great, stops wheels locking up. It'...	Smokeydk	5	1721	10:50 AM Nov 17, 2009 by dave06
	watching local tv while in other states? (Preview) while traveling in SA and WA we still want to watch our footy (rugby league)but SA channels font show it, is there any way we can still watch it on the road?	milo	10	2013	07:50 AM Nov 17, 2009 by bill12
	Printer woes (Preview) I use an Epson R310 injet for printing my pictures on Canvas untill recently all was going splendidly then I got the dreaded "General Error see your documentation to clear" Of course it did not matter what I did the red led would not go out. In desperation I even took the thing to bits, cleane...	Basil Faulty	6	1440	07:35 AM Nov 17, 2009 by bill12
	Inverters (Preview) Need a bit of informed advice: need an inverter to recharge AA-size batteries and possibly power a laptop occasionally, nothing more. What size should I be looking at? Cheers, Tony	tonyd	9	1656	09:23 PM Nov 16, 2009 by DeBe
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