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Vintage Chescold 3Way Fridge Freezer by Electrolux
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Just in case any fellow Grey Nomads come across this issue with this type of Esky, maybe give this a try for a cure too. Our little Chescold 3Way Fridge Freezer has performed flawlessly over the years, but recently failed to chill the beers any more. So into the workshop it came for us to have a squiz as to...
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Power Outlets
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The power outlet on the side of my van and a couple of the ones inside are really difficult to either plug into or to remove the plug from. What is the appropriate lube to use on the pins of the plug to make it go into the outlet and also make it easier to remove from after use. I was just a bit concerned about us...
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seal kit for trail-mate
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hi guys, any one on here purchased the service kit for one of these units I have just started to service mine but find that the main shaft seal has failed and contaminated the oil and is not supplied as part of the "service kit" nor is the large O ring for the reservior I would have thoght that for the pric...
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bobc163
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EMI and TV interference.
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I have an LED light and 2 exhaust fans that sometimes cause TV pixelising. Can anyone advise pls, do the ferrite beads help? There are also clip on types available. -- Edited by oldbloke on Saturday 29th of May 2021 01:28:50 PM
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One Handed Cordless Chainsaw
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174823718042?epid=17045479900&hash=item28b44e3c9a:g:SDkAAOSw0lNgYUBN
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Long Weekend
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Sphere Television problem
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Hi, We have a Sphere television in our van linked up to satellite via HDMI cable. The screen has gone blue. We are getting sound and are able to see the channel guide but only a blue screen for every channel. We've tried playing a DVD and that works. We've tried turning everything off and taking out cables...
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Diesel Heater in Auto Mode
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Has anyone had any success in running their chinese heater in auto mode, I run mine on manual No 1 setting (lowest setting ) but you have to open a window or 2 as it gets too hot. I have tried auto mode set on 22 deg but it just keeps running, the van would get to over 40 deg if I didn't turn it off. What is supposed...
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Honda EU2200i
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http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/...0817-(002).pdf
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DeBe
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Diesel Heater fittment
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Hi all, just wondering if any body knows of some one who can fit a diesel heater into a Campervan here in Townsville.
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Cumon
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Reduced tyre pressure
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Is the purpose of reducing the tyre pressure on a touring van when driving on gravel or dirt roads so you can continue driving at 80-100 km/h or do you reduce the tyre pressure and then reduce your speed to 40-60 km/h anyway?
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KevinJ
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DIY MARINE VHF J-POLE ANTENNA for under $50
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I am attaching a PDF with dimensions and a three step construction guide on how to build a totally bullet proof MARINE VHF J-Pole Antenna that anyone can build for under $50 that will out preform anything I have seen or used. This antenna is ground plane independent so can be used on fiberglass vessels o...
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Aaron
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LPG Gas Pressure
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My van gas source is 2x8.5kg bottles fitted with safety valves. (Picture shown). I know there have been many opinions expressed here regarding these valves. I for one am very happy with these valves. What I have found with these valves, however, is that there is a slight reduction in gas pressure afte...
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Storage battery production to create renewable energy solution and jobs in Sydney's west
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-10/storage-battery-will-create-renewable-energy-solution-and-jobs/100448940
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dorian
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Do I need a dc dc charger in my tow vehicle?
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I have just signed of on the build specifications on a new caravan. It will have an Enerdrive solar setup, using Enerdrive solar panels, and B Tec Batteries etc. The system with have solar controllers, dc2dc charger, and ac charger. The one thing I am not sure of, is if I need a dc2dc charger in my tow vehi...
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Caravan Covers UV all weather Pros & Cons
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What's peoples' experiences using UV/all weather covers to store your van outside? Pros & cons?
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Rangefinder1
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Mazda BT50 Squealing brakes.
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Mazda BT50 Squealing brakes. Anyone else have that ? usually worst when brakes are cold. Embarrassing. Squealing from inside the engine compartment when engine turned off, the computer ? is that normal?
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iana
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12v Rangehood
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Has anyone got a rear exit rangehood fitted in their van that actually sucks much?. We have NCE single fan model that will not hold a 1" square piece of paper against the grill, about 5 years old and used twice. I went to a local dealer yesterday and tried ," with their most gracious consent" ( Albury Wodo...
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UHF RADIOS
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UHF RADIOS -- Edited by Pieman54 on Wednesday 25th of August 2021 05:13:45 PM
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DIY UHF CB FOLDED J-POLE
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I recently built a ground independent UHF CB ANTENNA and was so chuffed with the results I thought I would post my efforts here . . .The technical details are fully covered on another platform (Gold Coast Amateur Radio - on Facebook - admin please delete if this link is not allowed) but suffice to say the...
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Aaron
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DIY DIODE REPLACEMENT DOME LIGHT
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I recently purchased 10 of these fish eye diode type lights on crap bay for less then $12 and fitted out all three dome lights in my little van with VERY pleasing results - these are easily as bright if not brighter then the originals and use such a ridiculous little amount of power that I don't care if they...
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