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Litres per 100 Ks
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Just got interested in a very tidy 1999 Toyota Hiace 2.8 Diesel Pop Top Campervan. Took it for a test drive and crawled all over it. Seems to have been well looked after and cared for. Only two owners and 165k on the clock. Anyone got a ball park Number of what It may do "Litres to the 100 klms...
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GME-AE915 antenna ..
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Hi folks .. Among my searches I have become interested in the GME AE915 antenna which was actually designed for NextG/CDMA/and WCDMA and specifically used by Telstra on the 850 Mhz band .. it was a fold-down antenna designed for marine use, but many swear by its performance on land vehicles also ...
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UHF Antenna Selection Guide
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A little bit on UHF CB antenna selection
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Wombat 280
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A new integrated battery charger system especially for caravans.
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http://www.redarc.com.au/pdfs/Flyers/Battery_Management_brochure.pdf
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Peter_n_Margaret
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1984
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Battery Cahrgers Part 2
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Anyone got a CTECH muilti stage battery charger , have read the sales pitch on them but would like a user report as well before jumping in
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Wombat 280
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Telstra NextG mail problem
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Having just set up NextG on the laptop with what appeared to be no problems at all. Used it the first couple of times but did'nt send any mail then. I now find I can't send any mail out. A message tells me the server "Telstra" does not recognise the sender elliemike@iinet.net.au Although I...
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elliemike
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Ultrasonic Kangaroo Deterrant Devices (Shoo Roo Etc)
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http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm-- Edited by Bergholt on Saturday 16th of May 2009 05:41:06 PM
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Probably The Dumest Question Ever
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We have found the van we like and it suits our requirements in all but, the power supply. We plan to spend most of our time away from caravan parks but not real off road stuff. I plan to replace as much 240 volt equipment that I can and replace it with 12/24 volts. The exception will be the fridge. Is this a go...
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Windscreen Washer Liquid
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Hi all Just loading the Hiace ready to roll North to Kalbarri from Perth tomorrow. Topping up the windscreen washer reservoirs with water and thinking I need to buy some proper liquid. Does anyone make their own !!! Is there a good brand that suits Australian conditions !! Regards Mike and Ellie
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elliemike
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installing a CB radio
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Hi! Experts, My better half is installing a CB radio in our Hyundai Santa Fe. Where to drill ? etc ? Would appreciate any advice if anyone has encountered this or installed a unit. Thanks a Lot !!!!!! Liz
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lized
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Safety Warning Tow Hitch
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Got this from another site but the implications are so great I feel the author would not mind me reproducing the link . "The problem is when European and Australian caravans fitted with AKS2004 & AKS3004 Stabilizer Couplings - are on sold to new owners with out them being told or made awar...
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Wombat 280
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Fuel Usage Calculator
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http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html
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Vic41
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Nissan X'Trail Forum Website
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This is a good site for feedback on X'Trails and problem solving etc; http://www.australianxtrail.com.au/ Vic
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Vic41
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This is a real chainsaw
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I thought this was a good idea. Very simple design, starts every time, never needs sharpening and very economical to run.
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Captain
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Avatar
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Hello, Hi Nomads i need help in loading a picture of my van as my Avatar. I am using Vista Home Premium please try to keep simple as possible. I have tried up loading, editing profile from this site in user details but to no luck. Thank You Roamin.
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Hot water back flow
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When connected to tap my water hose is blowing off after a couple of hours and hot water pours out( heater on electics). No Leakage internally and it doesn't happen on internal water or when the heater is on gas. Any ideas anyone?
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Gary and Kerry
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Mobile Phone & Internet ..
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Hi folks .. My plans are to be on the road fulltime from the end of September .. so I'm here picking your brains .. I'm currently using prepaid Vodafone and Unwired which is quite satisfactory while living in my present situation here in the Western Suburbs of Sydney Is 'next G' the way to go (because of i...
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Battery Chargers
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A bit more info for that useless info file we all maintain just in case If your looking for a battery charger to keep that van battery up to speed then chose one that id auto multi stage and has an amp rating not less than 10% of the Amp Hour rating of your battery Eg; 100 AH = 10 Amp charger . Under or over ch...
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Wombat 280
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Over Priced and Over here
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Have just been blow away with the prices of various after market bits for vehicles. Decided I wanted, not necessarily needed, a pair of half decent driving lights so started with the local guys and prices ranges up and down the scale like the opera house orchestra . Eventually decided on a pair of 150...
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Towing Regs
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Read on the forum somewhere the question of trailer or "A" frame to cart an additional vehicle behind a motor home . Have a question . If you need trailer brakes for trailers over 750kg GVM what are the rules for "A" frames or two wheel trailers with a second vehicle in tow like...
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