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Land cruiser · Land cruiser

hi all. My wife and i are coming over from NZ this June for a few months touring in Queensland. We use apple phones and iPads. Can I set up wifi in my motor home that follows us around. Last time we were over we purchased AU Vodafone SIM cards that worked ok. We will now be over for a few months and was wondering...

Spook · Spook

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-27/inquest-gas-heater-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sonia-sofianopoulos/9794986

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Hi all Just a quick question. The toilet has a plastic cover plate at the rear of the top bowl, where the seat is fixed down. The seat is loose and moves and I would like to tighten it. The plastic cover is clipped in and I would like to know how to remove it without damage. Good to on the Nomads forum as it prov...

tipsypixie · tipsypixie

Hi everybody Just after opinions from those who have actually used a Westinghouse 2400i. Not after a debate about why or when or just don't. Truly interested in the opinion of anyone that's used one. The husband and I have used the search function and have found 1 entry from a member that has one, so ju...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

We have 3x100a/h batteries which we intend to replace. Should I remove the 3 batteries all at once or remove and replace each individually?

revemike · revemike

Hi. I repaced my AGM batteries last year with a 225Ahr Lithium pack. I am very happy with this decision. I have found that the charge of the battery is mostly maintained by my solar, however, there are times when I need to top up using the 240V Charger that came with my van. The Voltech Charger has a Lithium...

Bruce Mc · Bruce Mc

We are looking at buying an inverter to run our PC while freecamping and I see Genpower Pure Sine inverters on ebay. The price compared to others is very low. A 1000w is listed at $200 approx. Has anyone had experience with these inverters??

dwellem · dwellem

Can people here suggest what caravans made in the 60s and 70s would have aluminium frames. I am looking for a van under 16ft for a project. Thanks, Den

sassycat · sassycat

HI everyone, I am new to grey nomads would like to ask a question, we test drove a Fiat Ducato motor home, we noticed when it changed gears (its and auto) it seemed to slow down at each change is this normal on these vehicles? it was a 2013 one 20ft long

Marrcentral · Marrcentral

Would like to know what mobile is recommended for coverage in out of the way places. We have always had a blue tick Telstra phone with external aerial but current one just starting to play up and now cannot buy one with external aerial port. HELP

Ron-D · Ron-D

can anyone help me work out the exact tyre pressure for my failey new van ,I have spoken to others with the same van ,and they run 60 psi .. tare 1862 kg Gtm 2008 kg ATM 2162 kg load 300 kg axel load 2200 kg tyre 235/75/15 cold 550 kpa max load... -- Edited by Ron-D on Tuesday 15th of May 2018 04:58:18 PM -- Edite...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/red-light-distributors-car-rust-reduction-devices-ceci-units

fishdodger · fishdodger

total instrument panel failure inc air con.flying blind..have van and car in storage in Perth till I return in June.only had time to check cab fuses,seemed ok.wonder if its a computer reset job.only happened after van was hitched,drove ok,but had flight to catch so couldnt deal with it then.any adv...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well just for a change this isn't a question just a comment. I had a thought this morning, I wonder if I could hook up a Anderson Plug to the wire on the above mentioned pump, use my 6B&S extention Cable plugged into the Anderson Plug on the back of the Prado. So I soldered the wires into a Anderson Plu...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Does anyone know what the grey putty is named which manufacturers use to seal cables etc going thru van roofs?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, I have been using a Garmin nuvi 2797 and found it good however it needed an update done. Free Lifetime Updates came with the purchase. It all worked great on my Toshiba Satalite Laptop running Windows 7 Office and updated through Garmin Express. I had to replace my laptop about 2 years ago a...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

My Dometic aircon will not switch on in heater mode when temperature falls to C It works fine otherwise {heat and cold} Any suggestions John -- Edited by Rheo47 on Thursday 17th of May 2018 10:40:35 AM

happy bob · happy bob

ok have had the burner all apart cleaned jet & all parts over & over good blue strong flame but gives off a un burnt gas smell same smell as comes out of the top exhaust discharge pipe on the van ..so after many opinions & talked about some felloe caravaners suggested the subject of...

JoeJan · JoeJan

Good morning. Iâm after some help to solve a puzzle. I have 2 135 ah gel batteries. Pulled up last night and they were showing a charge of 12.8 v. After watching tv they were showing 12.7. This morning when the tv is switched on they show 11.00 v then as soon as you turn the tv off the gauge jumps up to 12. 8 v ins...

Now available for DIY users..... · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

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	How do i set up wifi for use in my motor home (Preview) hi all. My wife and i are coming over from NZ this June for a few months touring in Queensland. We use apple phones and iPads. Can I set up wifi in my motor home that follows us around. Last time we were over we purchased AU Vodafone SIM cards that worked ok. We will now be over for a few months and was wondering...	Land cruiser	20	1689	07:37 AM May 31, 2018 by Land cruiser
	Flueless and open flued gas heaters (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-27/inquest-gas-heater-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sonia-sofianopoulos/9794986	Spook	2	969	08:52 PM May 30, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Tightening a Thetford toilet seat. (Preview) Hi all Just a quick question. The toilet has a plastic cover plate at the rear of the top bowl, where the seat is fixed down. The seat is loose and moves and I would like to tighten it. The plastic cover is clipped in and I would like to know how to remove it without damage. Good to on the Nomads forum as it prov...	Bill And Diann	1	648	06:18 PM May 30, 2018 by Santa
	Has anyone used a Westinghouse digital inverter Generator 2400i (Preview) Hi everybody Just after opinions from those who have actually used a Westinghouse 2400i. Not after a debate about why or when or just don't. Truly interested in the opinion of anyone that's used one. The husband and I have used the search function and have found 1 entry from a member that has one, so ju...	tipsypixie	7	1946	04:59 PM May 30, 2018 by tipsypixie
	Battery replacement (Preview) We have 3x100a/h batteries which we intend to replace. Should I remove the 3 batteries all at once or remove and replace each individually?	Bas + Eve	10	1142	04:33 PM May 30, 2018 by Bas + Eve
	Seeking recommendations for charger for lithium (Preview) Hi. I repaced my AGM batteries last year with a 225Ahr Lithium pack. I am very happy with this decision. I have found that the charge of the battery is mostly maintained by my solar, however, there are times when I need to top up using the 240V Charger that came with my van. The Voltech Charger has a Lithium...	revemike	6	853	03:18 PM May 30, 2018 by Hylife
	Genpower Inverter (Preview) We are looking at buying an inverter to run our PC while freecamping and I see Genpower Pure Sine inverters on ebay. The price compared to others is very low. A 1000w is listed at $200 approx. Has anyone had experience with these inverters??	Bruce Mc	15	4189	03:01 PM May 30, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Aluminium frame. (Preview) Can people here suggest what caravans made in the 60s and 70s would have aluminium frames. I am looking for a van under 16ft for a project. Thanks, Den	dwellem	6	1924	02:57 PM May 30, 2018 by Hylife
	Fiat Ducato (Preview) HI everyone, I am new to grey nomads would like to ask a question, we test drove a Fiat Ducato motor home, we noticed when it changed gears (its and auto) it seemed to slow down at each change is this normal on these vehicles? it was a 2013 one 20ft long	sassycat	2	907	10:56 AM May 30, 2018 by sassycat
	what is best blue tick mobile (Preview) Would like to know what mobile is recommended for coverage in out of the way places. We have always had a blue tick Telstra phone with external aerial but current one just starting to play up and now cannot buy one with external aerial port. HELP	Marrcentral	10	1523	09:26 PM May 29, 2018 by Triggy
	Tyre pressure (Preview) can anyone help me work out the exact tyre pressure for my failey new van ,I have spoken to others with the same van ,and they run 60 psi .. tare 1862 kg Gtm 2008 kg ATM 2162 kg load 300 kg axel load 2200 kg tyre 235/75/15 cold 550 kpa max load... -- Edited by Ron-D on Tuesday 15th of May 2018 04:58:18 PM -- Edite...	Ron-D	27	7728	02:01 AM May 28, 2018 by IAN zzz
	HiClone and Electronic Rust prevention (Preview) https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/red-light-distributors-car-rust-reduction-devices-ceci-units	Yuglamron	12	1966	02:35 PM May 27, 2018 by ronsat
	Bt50 instrument panel failure. (Preview) total instrument panel failure inc air con.flying blind..have van and car in storage in Perth till I return in June.only had time to check cab fuses,seemed ok.wonder if its a computer reset job.only happened after van was hitched,drove ok,but had flight to catch so couldnt deal with it then.any adv...	fishdodger	8	2181	05:06 PM May 26, 2018 by fishdodger
	Power to a 12v 4x4 Air Compressor (Preview) Well just for a change this isn't a question just a comment. I had a thought this morning, I wonder if I could hook up a Anderson Plug to the wire on the above mentioned pump, use my 6B&S extention Cable plugged into the Anderson Plug on the back of the Prado. So I soldered the wires into a Anderson Plu...	Dougwe	9	2765	05:06 PM May 26, 2018 by Craig1
	Putty (Preview) Does anyone know what the grey putty is named which manufacturers use to seal cables etc going thru van roofs?	Bas + Eve	6	1401	03:07 PM May 26, 2018 by Greg 1
	SATNAV PROBLEM (Preview) Morning all, I have been using a Garmin nuvi 2797 and found it good however it needed an update done. Free Lifetime Updates came with the purchase. It all worked great on my Toshiba Satalite Laptop running Windows 7 Office and updated through Garmin Express. I had to replace my laptop about 2 years ago a...	Dougwe	9	1181	04:53 AM May 26, 2018 by cjt55
	DOMETIC AIRCON NOT TURNING ON IN COLD WEATHER (Preview) My Dometic aircon will not switch on in heater mode when temperature falls to C It works fine otherwise {heat and cold} Any suggestions John -- Edited by Rheo47 on Thursday 17th of May 2018 10:40:35 AM	Rheo47	8	1481	08:06 PM May 25, 2018 by bergy
	lpg dirty gas in 9kg bottels for caravan 3 way fridge operation ?? have had a problem with my 90 litre elecrolux (Preview) ok have had the burner all apart cleaned jet & all parts over & over good blue strong flame but gives off a un burnt gas smell same smell as comes out of the top exhaust discharge pipe on the van ..so after many opinions & talked about some felloe caravaners suggested the subject of...	happy bob	16	2701	05:55 PM May 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Battery Puzzle (Preview) Good morning. Iâm after some help to solve a puzzle. I have 2 135 ah gel batteries. Pulled up last night and they were showing a charge of 12.8 v. After watching tv they were showing 12.7. This morning when the tv is switched on they show 11.00 v then as soon as you turn the tv off the gauge jumps up to 12. 8 v ins...	JoeJan	4	1132	12:08 AM May 24, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Now available for DIY users..... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	8	1492	05:52 PM May 23, 2018 by fwdoz
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