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SpiderBaby · SpiderBaby

https://www.orientalauto.com.au/products/oad-5d-tpe-floor-mats-for-toyota-land...

Cupie · Cupie

I have always thought that my 4.2L EFI (petrol) GQ Nissan Patrol was thirsty but after looking at some of the stated figures for modern Cruisers for example, I am having second thoughts. Seems like the Patrol is not too bad when towing. Not too good comparatively, elsewhere though. eg. look at the 'T...

Gundog · Gundog

Had a problem with the grey water though it was something blocking it, so I gave it a double dose of drain, that seemed to sort of solved the problem, and then this morning, the lady of the house put a load of washing into the machine, during the rinse and spin cycles the water was backing up into the shower b...

ajtmb · ajtmb

We want to buy and install heater in van, Has any one installed a Tuit 2.2 kw diesel air heater? looking to buy from Pinnacle in Tas and have it shipped to us in SA. So questions are. 1. Is this a good unit? 2. Is it easy to install? 3. Do pinnacle provide back up and spare parts?

jegog · jegog

Just came back from a quick trip to the Sunshine Coast and I encountered a road side signs that has me baffled. It is a large square sign with a yellow diagonal cross on a black background. Like the railway crossing sign with different colours. Can anyone enlighten me, it seems ridiculous to have road si...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Hi all, The caravan I built has a 130AH AGM battery. We are happy to continue running everything off this battery. caravan Tare 730kg, ATM 1000kg with a 1000kg single axle. The tug can tow 1000kg max. We camp NOT in the summer hence winter, less sun. We have 300w solar and often that isn't enough (cold c...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57042661/using-a-clevis-slip-hook-on-safety-chains-legal/

JayDee · JayDee

I was just wondering how many of us Grey Nomads check our gas hot water anode to see if it is still serviceable. We check after we have been on a long trip lasting many weeks. Failure to do so and replace if necessary will save heaps of dollars on a replacement hot water system. It should be come part of the c...

JayDee · JayDee

Is it worth converting our van 240 AC TV to a 12 volt DC tv.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Just installed an itech 120amp lithium battery and now my 2000 watt projector invertor keeps turning on ! I turned it off at remote then main switch on invertor then back on in a case a restart was needed But same thing happens again ! Anyone have any ideas ? No appliances are connected to inverter wh...

Moaaz · Moaaz

Hello all,I have added about 200ml of Dot4 fluid to the wrong reservoir the (Control system, the rectangular reservoir! ) then started the engine for a couple of minutes but shuts it off immediately when realizing what happened, I did not drive the van, vacuumed all the content of the rectangular res...

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.

Siamsfur · Siamsfur

Could someone suggest the best uhf radio

Wilga 2 · Wilga 2

One light on the receiver is permanently on green and the only way to get the light to go on or off is to Press the button on the receiver twice. can anyone help me solve this problem cheers James

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I've recently had a problem where I had no blinkers on a boat trailer, also our caravan. I suspect something was wrong with our boat trailer wiring - mainly the blinkers. While underneath the car trying to find the problem, I heard loud clicking from a relay near the spare tyre - the clicking was obvious...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Question for all the techies out there need a bit of advice With a 2000 watt pure sine invertor why doesn't my 500 watt coffee frother work ? Coffee pod machine no issues Microwave no issue The light doesn't even come on this thing ? Works fine at home just taken off the interior powerpoint and fou...

iana · iana

I am just wondering what method is used to determine the condition of an AGM, or Gel deep cycle battery. How to determine the remaining amp hours of a battery.

Takkleberry · Takkleberry

As a new member I would like to share a few fixes I have made in my travels. Had a few issues with the Jayco toilet slide not fully sliding or opening the cassette cover. See picture S1. The lever should be fully to the left for the toilet to be closed and cassette removal. Fully to the right means that it is op...

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi all I have done a search still not sure so I will ask. We travel on the road full time, about 85% of the time connected to power. Just had van serviced and sola and charger cheek all fine. So definitely battery. This battery's are only 16 months old Giant power 140 AGM glass going to change to Fullriver ba...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

Morning members, made a BBBig mistake and put approx 100mils into my diesel tank by mistake. is this enough to do big damage or should my diesel filter pick it up before itgets into the injectors? regards Gavin

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	Mats for tow vehicle - moulded 3D TPE versus rubber (Preview) https://www.orientalauto.com.au/products/oad-5d-tpe-floor-mats-for-toyota-land...	SpiderBaby	4	930	07:44 AM Sep 3, 2023 by shakey55
	Fuel Consumption ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have always thought that my 4.2L EFI (petrol) GQ Nissan Patrol was thirsty but after looking at some of the stated figures for modern Cruisers for example, I am having second thoughts. Seems like the Patrol is not too bad when towing. Not too good comparatively, elsewhere though. eg. look at the 'T...	Cupie	39	3581	05:58 PM Aug 31, 2023 by Eaglemax
	Grey water drain. (Preview) Had a problem with the grey water though it was something blocking it, so I gave it a double dose of drain, that seemed to sort of solved the problem, and then this morning, the lady of the house put a load of washing into the machine, during the rinse and spin cycles the water was backing up into the shower b...	Gundog	4	837	12:00 PM Aug 31, 2023 by Keith P
	tuit 2.2kw diesel air heater (Preview) We want to buy and install heater in van, Has any one installed a Tuit 2.2 kw diesel air heater? looking to buy from Pinnacle in Tas and have it shipped to us in SA. So questions are. 1. Is this a good unit? 2. Is it easy to install? 3. Do pinnacle provide back up and spare parts?	ajtmb	19	6909	07:17 AM Aug 30, 2023 by Radar
	Road signs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just came back from a quick trip to the Sunshine Coast and I encountered a road side signs that has me baffled. It is a large square sign with a yellow diagonal cross on a black background. Like the railway crossing sign with different colours. Can anyone enlighten me, it seems ridiculous to have road si...	jegog	30	2878	08:57 PM Aug 27, 2023 by jegog
	AGM battery charging (Preview) Hi all, The caravan I built has a 130AH AGM battery. We are happy to continue running everything off this battery. caravan Tare 730kg, ATM 1000kg with a 1000kg single axle. The tug can tow 1000kg max. We camp NOT in the summer hence winter, less sun. We have 300w solar and often that isn't enough (cold c...	Eaglemax	16	1454	05:29 PM Aug 26, 2023 by Eaglemax
	Clevis Hook (re-started) (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57042661/using-a-clevis-slip-hook-on-safety-chains-legal/	Spydermann	1	1339	09:43 AM Aug 26, 2023 by stephenboyd
	Annual check of gas hot water system anode. (Preview) I was just wondering how many of us Grey Nomads check our gas hot water anode to see if it is still serviceable. We check after we have been on a long trip lasting many weeks. Failure to do so and replace if necessary will save heaps of dollars on a replacement hot water system. It should be come part of the c...	JayDee	19	2182	12:00 PM Aug 23, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	240 AC tv to 12v AC tv (Preview) Is it worth converting our van 240 AC TV to a 12 volt DC tv.	JayDee	6	855	08:37 PM Aug 22, 2023 by TimTim
	invertor keeps turning on (Preview) Just installed an itech 120amp lithium battery and now my 2000 watt projector invertor keeps turning on ! I turned it off at remote then main switch on invertor then back on in a case a restart was needed But same thing happens again ! Anyone have any ideas ? No appliances are connected to inverter wh...	goldenyears	9	921	01:44 PM Aug 15, 2023 by goldenyears
	Fiat Ducato automatic transmission reservoir (Preview) Hello all,I have added about 200ml of Dot4 fluid to the wrong reservoir the (Control system, the rectangular reservoir! ) then started the engine for a couple of minutes but shuts it off immediately when realizing what happened, I did not drive the van, vacuumed all the content of the rectangular res...	Moaaz	4	674	12:28 AM Aug 13, 2023 by Moaaz
	UHF Aerial Placement Dmax (Preview) Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.	oiddad	11	1736	09:36 AM Aug 12, 2023 by oiddad
	Best uhf radio (Preview) Could someone suggest the best uhf radio	Siamsfur	7	1542	04:25 PM Aug 11, 2023 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Sphere 6 Channel Receiver— (Preview) One light on the receiver is permanently on green and the only way to get the light to go on or off is to Press the button on the receiver twice. can anyone help me solve this problem cheers James	Wilga 2	2	664	12:45 PM Aug 11, 2023 by Brodie Allen
	What is the function of a Load Sensing Relay in a dual cab utility? (Preview) I've recently had a problem where I had no blinkers on a boat trailer, also our caravan. I suspect something was wrong with our boat trailer wiring - mainly the blinkers. While underneath the car trying to find the problem, I heard loud clicking from a relay near the spare tyre - the clicking was obvious...	Warren-Pat_01	10	1041	03:37 PM Aug 8, 2023 by Greg 1
	500 watt milk frother wont work (Preview) Question for all the techies out there need a bit of advice With a 2000 watt pure sine invertor why doesn't my 500 watt coffee frother work ? Coffee pod machine no issues Microwave no issue The light doesn't even come on this thing ? Works fine at home just taken off the interior powerpoint and fou...	goldenyears	4	772	05:05 AM Aug 7, 2023 by goldenyears
	How to test an AGM deep cycle battery. (Preview) I am just wondering what method is used to determine the condition of an AGM, or Gel deep cycle battery. How to determine the remaining amp hours of a battery.	iana	11	1885	09:21 PM Aug 3, 2023 by TimTim
	Toilet troubles (Preview) As a new member I would like to share a few fixes I have made in my travels. Had a few issues with the Jayco toilet slide not fully sliding or opening the cassette cover. See picture S1. The lever should be fully to the left for the toilet to be closed and cassette removal. Fully to the right means that it is op...	Takkleberry	5	1513	04:35 PM Aug 3, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	Battery life. (Preview) Hi all I have done a search still not sure so I will ask. We travel on the road full time, about 85% of the time connected to power. Just had van serviced and sola and charger cheek all fine. So definitely battery. This battery's are only 16 months old Giant power 140 AGM glass going to change to Fullriver ba...	Mackayak	13	1038	09:24 AM Aug 1, 2023 by woolman
	Add Blue (Preview) Morning members, made a BBBig mistake and put approx 100mils into my diesel tank by mistake. is this enough to do big damage or should my diesel filter pick it up before itgets into the injectors? regards Gavin	Juggenaut	18	1685	09:30 AM Jul 26, 2023 by dogbox
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