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Hi, my gauge glass was fading, so I couldnt read it, used some toothpaste and now a bit better. i noticed my needle isnt moving, I used the bottle for the bbq and it was 3/4 full. does anyone know if the needle not moving can be fixed, before I spend money to buy another one ? -- Edited by Brianvicki on Wednes...

Knock, knock. (Who's there?) Metaphors. (Metaphors who?) Metaphors be with you, this Star Wars Day! Did you hear that your local KFC will be celebrating Star Wars Day on May 4th with an Anakin special? It's an extra crispy chicken with no legs and only one wing. What happens if you celebrate Star W...

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Hi. I have a TPMS which originally worked ok. However, the sensors will no longer pair with the receiver. The battery in the monitor and those in the sensors are ok and well within the voltage range. I have tried removing the sensors and then repairing them but it just doesnt work. The monitor gets to th...

Ford Australia has issued another recall for the recently launched F150 pickup, affecting all vehicles sold locally.The courtesy lamps fitted in the vehicles do not comply with the requirements set out in the Australian Design Rules (ADR), the company says in its recall notice.The affected veh...

Morning all, It's been ages since I asked a question of the ones that know but the time has come. I had to get a new gas regulator on the aluminium tent around November 2023 but I think I need a different one. Due to being summer my fitted Truma gas heater hasn't been needed but the weather has now changed and...

Yesterday I had an appointment to see the urologist for a prostate exam.Of course, I was a bit on edge because all my friends have either gone under the knife or had those pellets implanted.The waiting room was filled with patients.As I approached the receptionists desk,I noticed that she was a large...

Hi Nomads, this is my first post on the forum so apologies if I post incorrectly etc. still learning the ways. My Plan: to go full time nomad for a year. Off grid as possible, with required stops in civilisation. Either bus or caravan with tow vehicle doubling as a utility vehicle, plus a dirt bike, f...

Our Thretford fridge works fine on 12v & 240v but there is no clicking sound when trying to put on gas when free camping. Followed instructions in fridge manual even. Any ideas thankyou Sue

I am about to buy a van and outfit it to live in. The writings on this site have helped me to make the decision to spend the extra for an Engel refrigerator, and now I seek advice about power for it and other appliances. I am not an electrical engineer, nor fancy becoming one, so I mean to buy a battery-in-a-b...

Greetings all, We have a 2005 Jayco Freedom Outback with a Heron 2.2 fitted. The facia has had cracks around the screw holes and these have all joined together. It is beyond repair and I would like to replace it if they are still available. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ch...

I was just looking at the ABC online news site and see a man aged 63 years of age has been charged with over 70 historical sexual assault charges relating to four different women who were all aged under 16 years at the time of the alleged assaults. I nearly choked on my salad sandwich when I read he had been g...

Whilst I totally believe in the NDIS, It is good to see the Government being proactive to reduce the abuse certain people are engaging in. These unfortunate people do need lots of help, because therefore but for the grace of God go I. Every time I notice people in handicapped wheelchairs, I say how luck...

Was just responding to a couple of posts elsewhere saying we need to avoid a cashless society because they cannot mess with cash. Dont be too sure. A quick look at the RBA site says card transactions legit attract surcharges because sellers recoup the cost of providing the payment method option t...

Hi I have a 200 ah lithium battery in our bus that looses it capacity quite quickly I have had it on charge by mains power and it still doesnt come up as showing full charged on my victron charger even after 10 hours of charge two days in a row with only the fridge on the battery is of a good quality brand abou...

Sad to advise this park is closing on June 4. The owner has it for sale and Bill & Lil who have run it for 15 years are retiring. No more Sunday Scones...

Finally found the source of the mildew smell, there was mildew build up in the Toilet Air Vent, I removed the vent and gave it a good clean, I was surprised to see how much slimy crap had build up and was not visible by just looking at the vent.

Reilly went to trial for armed robbery. The jury foreman came out and announced, "Not guilty.""That's grand!" shouted Reilly. "Does that mean I can keep the money?" Finnegin: "My wife has a terrible habit of staying up 'til two o'clock in the morning. I can't break her of it."Keenan: "What on earth is...

Rules of Possession - For Toddlers (and my wife).1. If I like it - It's mine.2. If it's in my hand - It's mine.3. If I can take it from you - It's mine.4. I I had it a little while ago - It's mine.5. If it is mine, it must never ever appear to be yours.6. If it looks like mine - It's mine.7. If I'm doing or building so...