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Dncwell · Dncwell

Good afternoon members. Has anyone had any experience or recommendations regarding fitting air bag or the later solid type bag and coil unit to the rear springs. Best regards, Neil.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Electrical Licensing Committee disciplinary outcomes During March and April 2019, the Electrical Licensing Committee held disciplinary hearings against four licence holders:An electrical worker performed non-compliant electrical work without holding a contractors licence and left ex...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Heading to Alice Springs then Katherine, does anyone know a good Autu Electrician that can fit an in dash gps system. I tried one in Horsham but he couldnt finish it, didnt know how to do the steering wheel harness. Its for a Fiat Ducato cheers. Kevin.

iana · iana

Waste oil when full time on the road, how do you deal with it. I read somewhere, those who sell you the oil are obliged to take back the waste ---- on enquiry, not so said one shop.

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all.. we are having a new van built and including Lithium batteries (was blown away by the price..) Anyway, I am wondering, during the van not being used, which could be months at a time (as I am still working), will I need to put a trickle charge through them left on until we us the van again..? Branchi...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi everyone. The new Foxtel IQ4 Box requires two coaxial cables (not sure why). Does anyone know if it will work one one cable (obviously at a reduced capacity to do some actions). Currently in my rig I use a twin LNB. Would Foxtel work if I purchased a quad LND or could I use a cable splitter? Any advice...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/septone-septone-stone-shield-paint---white-1-litre/33205.html

iana · iana

Just had the vehicle serviced, and the transmission oil is burnt, needs changing. We are hauling a heavy load, driving by transmission temperature, with the scan gauge never going over 108 c. The dealers do not know anything about the temperature problem, and all of the third party agents advise the...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Check . https://www.graphene-info.com/graphene-batteries

HarryG · HarryG

Hi All, I have an annexe door zip that has separated near the bottom. Any ideas as to how to repair it. We are travelling so limited resources. Thanks Harry

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

how do I down size a vidio on an iPad so I can post it here on the GN site. do I need a particular program to do it in ?

hako · hako

G'Day, Son gave me an endoscope at Xmas as a bit of a backslap as I'd earlier in the year had a endoscoptomy....said I could D.I.Y. in the future!, anyway he told me it came from Ebay and gave me the link (below). We both thought it would be a bit of a toy considering the price ($8.98 delivered) but amazingl...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I posted a question a few moons back about my above heater not firing up and staying on or firing up then goes out and continued this. I thought it was a thermostat setting preventing it from working above 13c. That post is way down in the dungeon now so thought I would post a new one. It actually got...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://startsat60.com/discover/lifestyle/motoring/2018-toyota-landcruiser-prado-kakadu-towing-review-road-trip-car?fbclid=IwAR2_ZlqdGJaEgxRxa1_LR3Xj-l8AOUjbrSk8JuoqRuv6vRXoL2CENRstme0

Mr Fuse · 2558

Hello Whilst our van is in storage - in a shed at U Store It - what do I need to do to ensure the battery is protected - I.e. the charge cannot be maintained by the solar panel. Do I need to disconnect the battery for example? Thanks Terry

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

The double towel rack has become loose in the sliding door of our Jayco Silverline, any suggestions on how to tighten it it would be appreciated.. We cant find a way to even see the screw. Thanks, Rosemary

Grams · Grams

Hi, My husband wants me to ask if anyone knows what this is and what its for? its in a Jayco Starcraft thanks Grams

Rud · Rud

I am new here and couldn't quickly find a search box so here I go; I'm worried about having my van parked at home without cover in Melbourne's weather for the winter months, how do I prevent the mattresses and curtains from catching a cold (mould that is), I have them inside the house at the moment but they...

keiron · keiron

Help please. I have just fitted LED lights to the reading lights in my Starcraft. When I turned the battery switch to the ON position I get no reading lights coming on. When I turned the Battery switch to the OFF position the reading work fine. I first thought it may have been a FLAT Battery, but if that was...

theberrys · theberrys

I have a small inverter which says 300amp and I am wondering if it would be powerful enough to charge up a 11/2 amp/hr and a 4amp/hr battery which I am thinking of buying along with a small battery powered chain saw. Regards Tony

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	Winnebago Eyre rear suspension. (Preview) Good afternoon members. Has anyone had any experience or recommendations regarding fitting air bag or the later solid type bag and coil unit to the rear springs. Best regards, Neil.	Dncwell	11	2130	06:27 PM Jun 30, 2019 by Dncwell
	What can happen to licensed electrical workers who fail to comply (Preview) Electrical Licensing Committee disciplinary outcomes During March and April 2019, the Electrical Licensing Committee held disciplinary hearings against four licence holders:An electrical worker performed non-compliant electrical work without holding a contractors licence and left ex...	oldtrack123	21	2432	12:16 PM Jun 30, 2019 by oldtrack123
	GPS system (Preview) Heading to Alice Springs then Katherine, does anyone know a good Autu Electrician that can fit an in dash gps system. I tried one in Horsham but he couldnt finish it, didnt know how to do the steering wheel harness. Its for a Fiat Ducato cheers. Kevin.	Kevin 1955	6	1355	10:03 PM Jun 28, 2019 by jegog
	Waste oil when full time on the road. (Preview) Waste oil when full time on the road, how do you deal with it. I read somewhere, those who sell you the oil are obliged to take back the waste ---- on enquiry, not so said one shop.	iana	17	1453	02:30 PM Jun 28, 2019 by iana
	Charging Lithiam Batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all.. we are having a new van built and including Lithium batteries (was blown away by the price..) Anyway, I am wondering, during the van not being used, which could be months at a time (as I am still working), will I need to put a trickle charge through them left on until we us the van again..? Branchi...	Branchie	43	3337	01:23 PM Jun 28, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Foxtel IQ4 Box (Preview) Hi everyone. The new Foxtel IQ4 Box requires two coaxial cables (not sure why). Does anyone know if it will work one one cable (obviously at a reduced capacity to do some actions). Currently in my rig I use a twin LNB. Would Foxtel work if I purchased a quad LND or could I use a cable splitter? Any advice...	cjt55	7	3899	10:20 AM Jun 27, 2019 by blaze
	SEPTONE stone shield anti chip coating (Preview) https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/septone-septone-stone-shield-paint---white-1-litre/33205.html	Eaglemax	2	2754	08:42 PM Jun 26, 2019 by Eaglemax
	BT50/Ranger Auto Transmission Cooling. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just had the vehicle serviced, and the transmission oil is burnt, needs changing. We are hauling a heavy load, driving by transmission temperature, with the scan gauge never going over 108 c. The dealers do not know anything about the temperature problem, and all of the third party agents advise the...	iana	31	4949	08:25 PM Jun 26, 2019 by iana
	Next battery maybe Graphene ? (Preview) Check . https://www.graphene-info.com/graphene-batteries	Aus-Kiwi	8	1725	11:43 AM Jun 25, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Annexe zip problem (Preview) Hi All, I have an annexe door zip that has separated near the bottom. Any ideas as to how to repair it. We are travelling so limited resources. Thanks Harry	HarryG	1	1598	07:09 PM Jun 24, 2019 by snap1946
	How do I down size a video to post (Preview) how do I down size a vidio on an iPad so I can post it here on the GN site. do I need a particular program to do it in ?	Woody n Sue	14	1654	01:40 AM Jun 24, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Endoscope - cheap and it works! (Preview) G'Day, Son gave me an endoscope at Xmas as a bit of a backslap as I'd earlier in the year had a endoscoptomy....said I could D.I.Y. in the future!, anyway he told me it came from Ebay and gave me the link (below). We both thought it would be a bit of a toy considering the price ($8.98 delivered) but amazingl...	hako	12	1964	10:10 PM Jun 23, 2019 by Jaahn
	TRUMA GAS HEATER FIXED (Preview) Hi all, I posted a question a few moons back about my above heater not firing up and staying on or firing up then goes out and continued this. I thought it was a thermostat setting preventing it from working above 13c. That post is way down in the dungeon now so thought I would post a new one. It actually got...	Dougwe	9	2113	01:29 PM Jun 21, 2019 by Hotrob
	Toyota Prado. (Preview) https://startsat60.com/discover/lifestyle/motoring/2018-toyota-landcruiser-prado-kakadu-towing-review-road-trip-car?fbclid=IwAR2_ZlqdGJaEgxRxa1_LR3Xj-l8AOUjbrSk8JuoqRuv6vRXoL2CENRstme0	Possum3	2	2064	04:01 PM Jun 19, 2019 by Plain Truth
	Caravan Storage and the battery (Preview) Hello Whilst our van is in storage - in a shed at U Store It - what do I need to do to ensure the battery is protected - I.e. the charge cannot be maintained by the solar panel. Do I need to disconnect the battery for example? Thanks Terry	2558	19	3343	01:14 PM Jun 19, 2019 by Mr Fuse
	Towel rack (Preview) The double towel rack has become loose in the sliding door of our Jayco Silverline, any suggestions on how to tighten it it would be appreciated.. We cant find a way to even see the screw. Thanks, Rosemary	Canuck and Kiwi	3	1736	10:29 AM Jun 19, 2019 by blissonwheels
	Can someone tell me what this is for? (Preview) Hi, My husband wants me to ask if anyone knows what this is and what its for? its in a Jayco Starcraft thanks Grams	Grams	3	1999	05:22 PM Jun 18, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Winterizing a caravan in Melbourne Mould Storage Winter Moisture Wet Melbourne winter (Preview) I am new here and couldn't quickly find a search box so here I go; I'm worried about having my van parked at home without cover in Melbourne's weather for the winter months, how do I prevent the mattresses and curtains from catching a cold (mould that is), I have them inside the house at the moment but they...	Rud	6	2428	05:56 AM Jun 17, 2019 by Rud
	Jayco Starcraft Battery Switch (Preview) Help please. I have just fitted LED lights to the reading lights in my Starcraft. When I turned the battery switch to the ON position I get no reading lights coming on. When I turned the Battery switch to the OFF position the reading work fine. I first thought it may have been a FLAT Battery, but if that was...	keiron	3	1935	12:01 AM Jun 17, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Battery Charging (Preview) I have a small inverter which says 300amp and I am wondering if it would be powerful enough to charge up a 11/2 amp/hr and a 4amp/hr battery which I am thinking of buying along with a small battery powered chain saw. Regards Tony	theberrys	6	1852	07:21 AM Jun 12, 2019 by Moose2
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