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goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I am looking for a new motorhome and came across one that fits the bill , but it is Petrol . What if any would be the pitfalls ? Is petrol available everywhere out west ? It is a large motorhome 6.3 ltr Chev engine 340hp , it's not imported , made by Winnebago Aust. Very unusual to come across a petrol motorho...

Browndog · Browndog

Our camac tv has a good quality picture but the sound is DREADFUL. If the air con is on and the volume is turned up, well forget it the sound it is inaudible. Can anyone suggest a easy fix, limited space as tv is fixed over the fridge. Thank you

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t59428453/bog-aide/

Davo55 · Davo55

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3G-GPS-Tracker-Real-live-Time-Anti-Vehicle-...

pipes · pipes

Very soon to be heading east from Perth. A week ago, I thought of having a roof top aircon fitted to my 1991 Mazda T3500 motorhome. I emailed 4 different companies here in Perth, re. fitting and pricing, etc. Not one replied!!!! Business must be great. Regards. Pipes.

wasn_me · wasn_me

How do I start new paragraphs when posting from an andriod phone. When typing I hit the line return to start a new paragraph. It shows as I want on the screen, but when I submit the post, it all runs together. I've posted this from my laptop, no problems. Cheers Pete

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, What do you people who "play in the dust" do to keep dust (inc bull dust) out of the gas/electric hot water service & fridge vents? On our Eagle, I never ran the smaller fridge while we were travelling (used it as an esky) & had exterior covers to keep the dust out. With our Discove...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Just spend an afternoon at my local Automotive shop. He is flat out repairing valve gear on engine mainly diesels where the cam belts have failed . For heavens sake people spend $300 to $500 replacing and servicing your tow vehicle !! A set of rockers for a Mazda is just over $1000. Luck the valves are 90*...

Ron-D · Ron-D

my biggest worry with my single axel van is the dreaded puncture,in most cases you can't pull off the road with a long rig usually for many kilometres,and the tyre by that stage is just a pile of rubbish,so hense the question would those tyre pressure kits where you can monitor what's going on from insid...

Bob and Colleen · Bob and Colleen

Hi All, Last week we had an issue with our caravan awning, the material is delaminating, the top and bottom vinyl is coming away from the matting used as the middle of the sandwich. The caravan was delivered in 2011 (brand new), while it has been out in the sun most of its life the awning has always been ro...

ABNER · ABNER

Can any knowing people tell me what regulations are required to be met by wiring up a trailer for 240Volt Ac , Is there a testing facility for an installation to be certified in Western Australia. Obviously all good electrical mechanical procedures would be adhered to. Thanks in advance. Bob

in transit · in transit

I read somewhere recently that these should be replaced "occasionally" I am hoping that someone out there who knows heaps more about gas than I do (that is most people) can tell me whether this is true and if so quantify "occassionally"

baglimit2002 · baglimit2002

Was thinking of buy a genny at one stage but recently when to rawsly park in the flinders ranges and got talking to a nomad that runs only solar panels was impressed as to the volts that where being replace in the batteries he run a engel caravan fridge 90 litres and a 40 litre beer fridge on a slide he does ha...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, fellow and fellowette happy campers, As some of you would know I have had major problems with my stupid 'Girrad Continous Flow' hot water system in the Aluminium TeePee. I am going to bite the bullet later this year and replace it with a Suburban hot water service. I have just been told that the plas...

graeme c · graeme c

Purchased 2 Bob Jane Tyres last October and have done 5,000 ks, yesterday bumped a sharp gutter and damaged the sidewall, took it to Bob Jane expecting to pay for a new tyre but they replaced it for free, thanks Bob Jane. policy is only for Bob Jane tyres with less than 20% wear

mezza56 · mezza56

I know its a horse thats been flogged before many times and most of the old timers on the forum are sick of it , but I have a query to do with weights again. I have a ranger and have been checking over all my vehicle and van weights . I am running fairly close to the limit on my GCM of 6000kg I investigated other...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

I'd like to apply some sort of protectant / sealer to the roof of our 'van while it's still fairly new. Can anyone recommend a good product? I've seen ad's for Elixir Plas-T-Cote but not sure if it's the right stuff. Any advice appreciated.

Wiffo · Wiffo

Hi everyone, I have a 2015 rear wheel drive diesel territory and a 17.5 jayco expanda loaded1900kg. I have covered 12000kms in both van and car and noticed rear of territory is a bit lower than when first bought. My question is... will putting heavier duty springs be enough to prevent this happening ag...

iana · iana

Have just returned from a trip, the ride to the destination was uncomfortable, tire pressures in the ute were as it came out of a service, and checked by a hand held gauge by me, the setting going by the figures on the vehicle door pillar were for medium to high load. On the return trip I used a new tyre infla...

mezza56 · mezza56

PS I already realise the HP of the landcruiser is greater but is that the only defining factor ?

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	340 HP Petrol Motorhome (Preview) I am looking for a new motorhome and came across one that fits the bill , but it is Petrol . What if any would be the pitfalls ? Is petrol available everywhere out west ? It is a large motorhome 6.3 ltr Chev engine 340hp , it's not imported , made by Winnebago Aust. Very unusual to come across a petrol motorho...	goldcoaster	14	1745	05:16 PM Jun 9, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Sound problems with a camac rev tv. Does anybody have a solution for a very tinny sounding camac tv (only a yr old). (Preview) Our camac tv has a good quality picture but the sound is DREADFUL. If the air con is on and the volume is turned up, well forget it the sound it is inaudible. Can anyone suggest a easy fix, limited space as tv is fixed over the fridge. Thank you	Browndog	10	1229	02:27 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Browndog
	Bog Out (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t59428453/bog-aide/	Dunmowin	15	1697	04:44 PM Jun 6, 2017 by CharlieAubin
	GPS Tracking (3G) (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3G-GPS-Tracker-Real-live-Time-Anti-Vehicle-...	Davo55	3	1423	02:32 PM Jun 5, 2017 by hako
	Business must be great!! (Preview) Very soon to be heading east from Perth. A week ago, I thought of having a roof top aircon fitted to my 1991 Mazda T3500 motorhome. I emailed 4 different companies here in Perth, re. fitting and pricing, etc. Not one replied!!!! Business must be great. Regards. Pipes.	pipes	6	1507	01:53 PM Jun 5, 2017 by pipes
	POSTING FROM MOBILE PHONE (Preview) How do I start new paragraphs when posting from an andriod phone. When typing I hit the line return to start a new paragraph. It shows as I want on the screen, but when I submit the post, it all runs together. I've posted this from my laptop, no problems. Cheers Pete	wasn_me	8	1132	09:45 PM Jun 4, 2017 by wasn_me
	Dust sealing (Preview) Hello everyone, What do you people who "play in the dust" do to keep dust (inc bull dust) out of the gas/electric hot water service & fridge vents? On our Eagle, I never ran the smaller fridge while we were travelling (used it as an esky) & had exterior covers to keep the dust out. With our Discove...	Warren-Pat_01	8	1725	09:06 PM Jun 4, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Servicing vehicles . (Preview) Just spend an afternoon at my local Automotive shop. He is flat out repairing valve gear on engine mainly diesels where the cam belts have failed . For heavens sake people spend $300 to $500 replacing and servicing your tow vehicle !! A set of rockers for a Mazda is just over $1000. Luck the valves are 90*...	Aus-Kiwi	21	3177	08:55 AM Jun 3, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Single axel vans ( 1 2 ) (Preview) my biggest worry with my single axel van is the dreaded puncture,in most cases you can't pull off the road with a long rig usually for many kilometres,and the tyre by that stage is just a pile of rubbish,so hense the question would those tyre pressure kits where you can monitor what's going on from insid...	Ron-D	30	3505	08:32 AM Jun 3, 2017 by Ron-D
	Caravan Awning delaminating (Preview) Hi All, Last week we had an issue with our caravan awning, the material is delaminating, the top and bottom vinyl is coming away from the matting used as the middle of the sandwich. The caravan was delivered in 2011 (brand new), while it has been out in the sun most of its life the awning has always been ro...	Bob and Colleen	13	3130	03:24 PM Jun 2, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Camper Trailer Electrics (Preview) Can any knowing people tell me what regulations are required to be met by wiring up a trailer for 240Volt Ac , Is there a testing facility for an installation to be certified in Western Australia. Obviously all good electrical mechanical procedures would be adhered to. Thanks in advance. Bob	ABNER	7	2059	12:56 AM Jun 2, 2017 by ABNER
	Gas regulators (Preview) I read somewhere recently that these should be replaced "occasionally" I am hoping that someone out there who knows heaps more about gas than I do (that is most people) can tell me whether this is true and if so quantify "occassionally"	in transit	8	1910	10:15 PM Jun 1, 2017 by PeterD
	Solar panels fixed or portable ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Was thinking of buy a genny at one stage but recently when to rawsly park in the flinders ranges and got talking to a nomad that runs only solar panels was impressed as to the volts that where being replace in the batteries he run a engel caravan fridge 90 litres and a 40 litre beer fridge on a slide he does ha...	baglimit2002	33	3805	06:05 PM Jun 1, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	HOT WATER SYSTEM AND JOHN GUEST FITTINGS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How, fellow and fellowette happy campers, As some of you would know I have had major problems with my stupid 'Girrad Continous Flow' hot water system in the Aluminium TeePee. I am going to bite the bullet later this year and replace it with a Suburban hot water service. I have just been told that the plas...	Dougwe	32	4442	03:05 PM May 31, 2017 by Dougwe
	Bob Jane tyre free replacement trye (Preview) Purchased 2 Bob Jane Tyres last October and have done 5,000 ks, yesterday bumped a sharp gutter and damaged the sidewall, took it to Bob Jane expecting to pay for a new tyre but they replaced it for free, thanks Bob Jane. policy is only for Bob Jane tyres with less than 20% wear	graeme c	6	1439	10:00 AM May 31, 2017 by swamp
	weights (Preview) I know its a horse thats been flogged before many times and most of the old timers on the forum are sick of it , but I have a query to do with weights again. I have a ranger and have been checking over all my vehicle and van weights . I am running fairly close to the limit on my GCM of 6000kg I investigated other...	mezza56	7	1934	02:31 PM May 30, 2017 by montie
	Roof protection (Preview) I'd like to apply some sort of protectant / sealer to the roof of our 'van while it's still fairly new. Can anyone recommend a good product? I've seen ad's for Elixir Plas-T-Cote but not sure if it's the right stuff. Any advice appreciated.	SouthernComfort	4	1411	12:07 PM May 28, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Rear spring upgrade (Preview) Hi everyone, I have a 2015 rear wheel drive diesel territory and a 17.5 jayco expanda loaded1900kg. I have covered 12000kms in both van and car and noticed rear of territory is a bit lower than when first bought. My question is... will putting heavier duty springs be enough to prevent this happening ag...	Wiffo	11	3497	11:51 AM May 28, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tyre Pressure Gauge ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have just returned from a trip, the ride to the destination was uncomfortable, tire pressures in the ute were as it came out of a service, and checked by a hand held gauge by me, the setting going by the figures on the vehicle door pillar were for medium to high load. On the return trip I used a new tyre infla...	iana	32	5309	06:10 PM May 27, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Weights again 2 (Preview) PS I already realise the HP of the landcruiser is greater but is that the only defining factor ?	mezza56	2	1171	08:32 AM May 27, 2017 by Kebbin
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