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STICKY:
Techies' Corner
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Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.
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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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What are the most common auto electrical problems?
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G'day nomads. Thankyou all for the great advice on my last post in regards to phone reception while travelling! Since I got such great feedback I thought I would post another question seeking your wisdom! What are the most common auto electric or car problems you have experienced when on the road? I...
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Young fella
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One wheel gets very hot
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Hi all, I had the wheel bearings etc serviced. The mechanic stated the bearings and brakes were in good order. I told him that one of the 4 wheels gets quite hot, he found nothing wrong but stated he will repack the bearings. The next trip we went on I found the same wheel became extremely hot, and by the tim...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Truma Ultra Rapid Hot Water System
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Hi I have posted this on another forum but Im getting a little desperate now! Hope someone has some experience with this. Im search if anyone with knowledge of Truma UltraRapid Hot Water Systems. Ive had on going issues with mine since new and it now its out of warranty. It works fine on AC. Often it will w...
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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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The Best Way To Get Mobile Phone Coverage
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G'day Nomads. Just about to embark on my first Australia trip. I've heard the reception can be non existent away from most major towns. I will be running my online business on the road so just wanted to ask if anyone has found really good ways around this. I'm aware Telstra is the king for coverage an...
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Lithium battery - make your own?
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I'm toying with the idea of importing 4 x 100Ah lithium cells and a decent BMS (battery management system) and gluing them all together to make a 12V8 100Ah lithium battery: Lithium cells BMS Cost is about A$250 and A$72 landed plus, I imagine, GST so about A$350 in total plus some sort of box. I like this...
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