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Wombat · Wombat

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...

elliemike · elliemike

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

lized · lized

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

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

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...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html

Vic41 · Vic41

This is a good site for feedback on X'Trails and problem solving etc; http://www.australianxtrail.com.au/ Vic

Captain · Captain

I thought this was a good idea. Very simple design, starts every time, never needs sharpening and very economical to run.

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

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.

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

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?

sagittarius · sagittarius

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...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

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...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

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...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

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...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Looking for an operators manual or copy of to suit a Uniden Pro 520 CB

Wibbersnukle · Wibbersnukle

I'm new to all this but I just bought a new but small motorhome. Can anyone tell me where I might find the law governing carrying a Jerry can on the rear of a motorhome? Some say it is against the law but I have seen many a 4X4 with a Jerry can attached to the rear of the vehicle as well as a motor home or two. All...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Has anyone got a Terracan and can you tell me if they have been replaced with some other model Read only good reports on the CID model but it seems that 2005 was the last of them . Very interested in real life reports of K's /100 the book said 7.1/100 and a tow capacity of 2800 kg , is that right -- Edited b...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just fitting an alarm for the van that i purchased a few months back After reading the destruction list thought I'd pass the info on Simple to fit - Fit in Perm position or hang on a nail Has two remotes one for Mum one for Dad Has time delay to let you lock up and bolt out of the detection zone Runs of 4 AA batt...

twobob · twobob

This topic has once again been raised in the gerneral, so I will start this thread, and hope those of better knowledge will ad to it Wireless connections are for a number of purposes, but basically allow wireless (no cables) to connect a computer to one or many others. In the majority of cases, this...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I have had some interesting discourse with my local Kia man. Took the Sorry in for it's first service, they quoted me $280 which I thought was Ok probably because I was comparing it with the Jackeroo. Ok filters not replaced, radio not working..... 3 weeks later and the radio fault has just been found an...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on Firs...

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	Probably The Dumest Question Ever (Preview) 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...	Wombat	19	2720	04:51 PM Jun 25, 2009 by Wal
	Windscreen Washer Liquid (Preview) 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	elliemike	4	1872	12:39 PM Jun 22, 2009 by elliemike
	installing a CB radio (Preview) 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	lized	6	5342	07:48 PM Jun 21, 2009 by Euc
	Safety Warning Tow Hitch (Preview) 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...	Wombat 280	1	1675	11:48 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Vic41
	Fuel Usage Calculator (Preview) http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html	Vic41	7	2277	11:09 PM Jun 16, 2009 by Vic41
	Nissan X'Trail Forum Website (Preview) This is a good site for feedback on X'Trails and problem solving etc; http://www.australianxtrail.com.au/ Vic	Vic41	0	1357	11:48 AM Jun 15, 2009 by Vic41
	This is a real chainsaw (Preview) I thought this was a good idea. Very simple design, starts every time, never needs sharpening and very economical to run.	Captain	1	1647	08:35 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Avatar (Preview) 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.	ROAMIN	6	1726	03:58 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Vic41
	Hot water back flow (Preview) 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?	Gary and Kerry	6	1562	08:19 PM Jun 3, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Mobile Phone & Internet .. (Preview) 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...	sagittarius	4	1789	09:43 AM May 27, 2009 by sagittarius
	Battery Chargers (Preview) 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...	Wombat 280	0	1598	08:22 PM May 14, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Over Priced and Over here (Preview) 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...	Wombat 280	6	2086	11:45 AM May 1, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Towing Regs (Preview) 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...	Wombat 280	8	2141	10:25 AM Apr 26, 2009 by dave06
	Operators manual (Preview) Looking for an operators manual or copy of to suit a Uniden Pro 520 CB	Wombat 280	2	1403	10:03 PM Apr 25, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Jerry Can Holder. (Preview) I'm new to all this but I just bought a new but small motorhome. Can anyone tell me where I might find the law governing carrying a Jerry can on the rear of a motorhome? Some say it is against the law but I have seen many a 4X4 with a Jerry can attached to the rear of the vehicle as well as a motor home or two. All...	Wibbersnukle	10	4761	11:41 PM Apr 24, 2009 by Disco Duck
	Terracan CID (Preview) Has anyone got a Terracan and can you tell me if they have been replaced with some other model Read only good reports on the CID model but it seems that 2005 was the last of them . Very interested in real life reports of K's /100 the book said 7.1/100 and a tow capacity of 2800 kg , is that right -- Edited b...	Wombat 280	4	2718	12:25 PM Apr 22, 2009 by Recycled Teenagers
	Simple Van Alarm (Preview) Just fitting an alarm for the van that i purchased a few months back After reading the destruction list thought I'd pass the info on Simple to fit - Fit in Perm position or hang on a nail Has two remotes one for Mum one for Dad Has time delay to let you lock up and bolt out of the detection zone Runs of 4 AA batt...	Wombat 280	7	2290	08:34 PM Apr 17, 2009 by Wombat 280
	wireless internet (Preview) This topic has once again been raised in the gerneral, so I will start this thread, and hope those of better knowledge will ad to it Wireless connections are for a number of purposes, but basically allow wireless (no cables) to connect a computer to one or many others. In the majority of cases, this...	twobob	9	2490	10:30 AM Apr 15, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Vehicle serviceing (Preview) I have had some interesting discourse with my local Kia man. Took the Sorry in for it's first service, they quoted me $280 which I thought was Ok probably because I was comparing it with the Jackeroo. Ok filters not replaced, radio not working..... 3 weeks later and the radio fault has just been found an...	Basil Faulty	8	2181	10:54 PM Apr 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Computers - the basics (Preview) You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on Firs...	Basil Faulty	10	2143	11:32 PM Apr 5, 2009 by twobob
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