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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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waeco problems
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hello nomads there have been a few posts about waeco problems but i am a bit stuck despite all the good advice (thanks debe)cf 50 that runs fine on 240 and stops at desired temp. runs when emergency switch is activated. runs when bridging c and t as you suggested to try but does not start with 12v .the temp d...
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Hitch Camera Comments
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Am revisiting Off road hitches, I realise the D035 Hitch is the most common for Off road Tandem vans, but prefer to keep to the 50mm tow ball for our Van, Boat and and, so its an ARK ORXO 50 at 3.5ton.To me unlike the Standard Hitch that does not need to be directly above the towball, 10mm or so, either way an...
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Changing from AGM to LiFePO4
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When changing from AGMs to LiFePO4, adding solar panels or for any changes to to you ELV system I have repeatedly stated that AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 has not been called up in legislation for those with caravans with an ATM of 4.5t or less and that AS/NZS 3001:2008 is the applicable Standard. There are plen...
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Towball scales
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Want to buy a tow ball weight scales , recommend The good the bad the ugly
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windsor crown 2000 model
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hello, my BT 50 had a heart attack in central QLD. i am home now waiting for new ute, my 2000 year model van is in longreach .
i can get a stone guard for $250 for the front of the van but i cant measure my van from here.
if any one has this model i would appreciate talking to you to get measurements of A frame to s...
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Light Weight Electric Wheel Chair Advice required
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Have been asked by a Fem pensioner friend (who is not flushed with $) my advice on a light weight electric wheel chair that she can put in her car and use at shopping centres and outings. Have no experience in this area and appreciate comments in Forum or via PM Thanks Peter Option 1 $899, 30KM Travel, 16...
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Ozito Tools Battery Replacements
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For those here that may have Ozito cordless tools, this could be of interest. Bunnings Ozito power xchange batteries currently cost 6ah/$139 & 8ah/$179. Batteries can cost more than the product. The equivalent to Ozito brand is the overseas German Einhell brand that own Ozito. Aliexpress sel...
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Rollout awning bolts
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Carefree rollout awning top coach bolts
Two at the top at either side
Are they supposed to be tight ?
As they dont appear to screw into anything substantial
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Starlink install
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Just fitted a gen3 to the van for a bit more away use..was going for the 100mg deal ..looked yesterday the mongrels upped the price lucky didn't reg system so may let it sit idle while I justify the rip off. Have vast and fox and booster on phone time to chill.
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Toyota theft issue
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https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-releases-steering-wheel-club-lock-amid-rising-landcruiser-hilux-rav4-theft...
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BYD have launched a new 1,000km range and 1,000,000km life, fast charge EV battery.
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BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines - Fast Company The charge rates are claimed to be 1500kW, 1 second for 2km, 8 times Tesla's 250kW best. Just need the infrastructure to catch up. And they say it is cheaper too. Cheers, Peter
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Tyre pressure
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What tyre pressure for tandem caravan with 14 tyres
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Bed lifter
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I have a Happijac bed lifter in my motorhome. The chain inside the vertical with the motor attached is loose, the other three are tight. I googled how to adjust and a number of sites said there is a bolt on the bottom of the post that allows adjustment. I took a pic of the bottom of the post from the front and f...
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Roof Sealant
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Looking to replace rooftop aircon. What would be the best sealant to use on roof ? Thanks
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Triton Ute making oul
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Mate just rang saying the oil level in his Triton Ute is way way above the Max mark. Mate is in another state ATM and far away from his regular mechanic. First Q is about draining the oil until back to Full then driving home? Will he blow the motor up. I have heard of motors apparantly making oil, ca...
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Omni-Directional TV Antennas
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My Sensar III HDTV (RV-3095) has died for the second time. While this time may be the same as previously when white parrots (well, technically the large white sulphur crested ones are parrots whereas the official name would run afoul of the auto censorship) chewed through the co-axial cable and if th...
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VPN
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Just after advice on which vpn people are using with starlink.
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Caravan Happy
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Water filters
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Have a silver filter at the moment but not happy,it is 10 years old is there a better option not costing an arm or a leg, cheers.
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Cleaning grey water tank, succesdy
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Water tank gauges are notoriously bad. I couldnt get my grey water tank to read anything less than 30% empty. Paid $30 for an 800ml bottle of Thetford cleaner, half filled with water, drove for an hour and left in for 20 or so hours then emptied. No difference, still reading 30%. Did a bit of searchin...
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