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Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/al-ko-international-pty-ltd-braked-axles-10-electric-fitted-to-caravans-and-camper-trailers

Possum3 · Possum3

Barboots · Barboots

Hi all, Just had a call from my folks. When they de-coupled the rig, a bit of metal dropped out of the Hyland Hitch. We've identified it as the head of the anti-rattle bolt. Obviously getting the part will be hard now Hyland are out of business, and I understand that the thread is different to common co...

meetoo · meetoo

The tension on my caravan awning always was not very good, and had gotten quite slack, to the point of me almost having to push it up when rolling it up. I decided to research how to tighten it myself and found not a lot of info online on how to fix. Anyway I pulled the arms off the awning one at a time, and foun...

Koko · Koko

Hi All Look at getting a Satalite phone. so many different ones not sure what is what. There are one's you clip onto your mobile. your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Koko

Sheba · Sheba

Up-loading Games on Windows 10. Can any-one tell me how to upload Games onto my Lap-top please ? I do have a Disc drive. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, I have done a search and found some info but some also talked about too much pressure or not enough to fit a Pre-diesel filter (second filter). I have been reading about one advertised in the 'Grey Nomad Times'. Flash-Lube Diesel Filter and sounds like it is what I am talking about. Has anyone got on...

BungersBob · BungersBob

Hi All, I am thinking of purchasing one of these but open to other reccomendations. Would like a gps with low height clearance and load limit info. TIA.

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

we have a '92 Landcruuser, 4lt diesel, manual transmission. Vehicle was originally my father's and he had pump-up or pillow suspension added as he towed a 21' van. Tug has travelled some 290,000 km ..... regularly serviced and is in A1 Nic. The "pillows" are well past their "use-by" date and are inef...

mezza56 · mezza56

A quick question for those whom have a px ranger , and perhaps a BP50( not sure if they have sway control ) In the ranger there is an ESP switch , Electronic Stability Control ( anti trailer sway mechanism) . I haven't used it towing the van as we have ESC on our van , has anyone that uses it have any experience...

SaGDay · SaGDay

I currently have a single axle load weight of 1600 kg on my Galaxy van and are limited for payload, Tare 1366 GVM 1503, ATM 1666, Have had the van inspected by a qualified engineer who recommended that I have a 2 tonne axle and hub/springs replacement. Will this give me any more payload and if so how much...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

hi all. My Motorhome is a Jayco conquest which I bought secondhand. A lot of the external plastic mouldings have yellowed I assume due to exposure to the elements. On some the clear coating has cracked and started to flake off. Has anyone had a similar problem. How have you repaired it . Rubbed back and p...

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

I have a Teco 75litre bar fridge and was wondering how it would handle running off a 300watt invertor and how much draw down I could expect on my battery. My battery is a 150 amp hour battery which is charged by the car while traveling and a 100 watt solar while camping. the fridge species say it operates o...

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone got the alko IRS suspension fitted on their van , more so a off road or semi off road van . I'm wondering how the suspension handles corrugated surfaces . It looks very simplistic and little maintenance. I have seen several new off road vans advertised with it fitted .

kezngaz · kezngaz

As above, anybody got one of these vans as im trying to work out what certain fuses do and where certain things get their 12v from. Ive tried pulling fuses etc, was hoping someone with same model van could help. TIA. Kezngaz.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all is any body useing a tom tom via 280 and are they any good snap

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all some of us have some handy tips for when we are on the computer and I thought it would be a good idea to share some of our shortcuts and tips and anything that would make it easier for our members to use their computers, so if you have some tips please add them here because we can all learn from each other...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

I have no connection with Bunnings. I wanted to share this strong, versatile storage container info I found.... I wanted to replace the proverbial 'baby's bucket' for collecting our grey water. Just obtained these outstanding value 'Ezy Storage' 'Bunker' storage containers. 20L $11, 35L $13...

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

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	Al Ko Axle Recall (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/al-ko-international-pty-ltd-braked-axles-10-electric-fitted-to-caravans-and-camper-trailers	Dickodownunder	3	1272	06:46 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Kebbin
	G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua (Preview)	Possum3	10	1993	05:10 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Baz421
	Hyland Anti-Rattle Bolt (Preview) Hi all, Just had a call from my folks. When they de-coupled the rig, a bit of metal dropped out of the Hyland Hitch. We've identified it as the head of the anti-rattle bolt. Obviously getting the part will be hard now Hyland are out of business, and I understand that the thread is different to common co...	Barboots	1	973	04:50 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Baz421
	Awning Tension Fixed (Preview) The tension on my caravan awning always was not very good, and had gotten quite slack, to the point of me almost having to push it up when rolling it up. I decided to research how to tighten it myself and found not a lot of info online on how to fix. Anyway I pulled the arms off the awning one at a time, and foun...	meetoo	7	1680	04:48 PM Jun 14, 2017 by Phil C
	Satalite Phones (Preview) Hi All Look at getting a Satalite phone. so many different ones not sure what is what. There are one's you clip onto your mobile. your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Koko	Koko	1	923	12:30 PM Jun 14, 2017 by macka17
	Games. (Preview) Up-loading Games on Windows 10. Can any-one tell me how to upload Games onto my Lap-top please ? I do have a Disc drive. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	3	1090	07:04 PM Jun 13, 2017 by Sheba
	SECOND FUEL FILTER (Preview) How, I have done a search and found some info but some also talked about too much pressure or not enough to fit a Pre-diesel filter (second filter). I have been reading about one advertised in the 'Grey Nomad Times'. Flash-Lube Diesel Filter and sounds like it is what I am talking about. Has anyone got on...	Dougwe	25	6558	06:51 PM Jun 13, 2017 by River Rat
	Navman MYEscape IV gps navigator (Preview) Hi All, I am thinking of purchasing one of these but open to other reccomendations. Would like a gps with low height clearance and load limit info. TIA.	BungersBob	4	1370	06:21 PM Jun 13, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Suspension upgrade for Tug (Preview) we have a '92 Landcruuser, 4lt diesel, manual transmission. Vehicle was originally my father's and he had pump-up or pillow suspension added as he towed a 21' van. Tug has travelled some 290,000 km ..... regularly serviced and is in A1 Nic. The "pillows" are well past their "use-by" date and are inef...	Nomad1946	7	1332	04:12 PM Jun 13, 2017 by macka17
	ESC (Preview) A quick question for those whom have a px ranger , and perhaps a BP50( not sure if they have sway control ) In the ranger there is an ESP switch , Electronic Stability Control ( anti trailer sway mechanism) . I haven't used it towing the van as we have ESC on our van , has anyone that uses it have any experience...	mezza56	8	1783	03:52 PM Jun 13, 2017 by macka17
	van weight payload (Preview) I currently have a single axle load weight of 1600 kg on my Galaxy van and are limited for payload, Tare 1366 GVM 1503, ATM 1666, Have had the van inspected by a qualified engineer who recommended that I have a 2 tonne axle and hub/springs replacement. Will this give me any more payload and if so how much...	SaGDay	10	1683	10:43 AM Jun 13, 2017 by SaGDay
	Discoloured mouldings (Preview) hi all. My Motorhome is a Jayco conquest which I bought secondhand. A lot of the external plastic mouldings have yellowed I assume due to exposure to the elements. On some the clear coating has cracked and started to flake off. Has anyone had a similar problem. How have you repaired it . Rubbed back and p...	Jimbo48	9	1157	09:19 PM Jun 12, 2017 by OutbackMK
	to run a bar fridge of invertor (Preview) I have a Teco 75litre bar fridge and was wondering how it would handle running off a 300watt invertor and how much draw down I could expect on my battery. My battery is a 150 amp hour battery which is charged by the car while traveling and a 100 watt solar while camping. the fridge species say it operates o...	Woodpecker	7	2759	01:25 PM Jun 12, 2017 by AJC
	suspension (Preview) Has anyone got the alko IRS suspension fitted on their van , more so a off road or semi off road van . I'm wondering how the suspension handles corrugated surfaces . It looks very simplistic and little maintenance. I have seen several new off road vans advertised with it fitted .	mezza56	8	4210	10:31 PM Jun 11, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	2011 New Age Big Red Wiring/Fuses. (Preview) As above, anybody got one of these vans as im trying to work out what certain fuses do and where certain things get their 12v from. Ive tried pulling fuses etc, was hoping someone with same model van could help. TIA. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	5	1115	08:52 PM Jun 11, 2017 by kezngaz
	tom tom (Preview) hi all is any body useing a tom tom via 280 and are they any good snap	snap1946	14	2133	05:43 PM Jun 11, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Add your Computer tips here ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all some of us have some handy tips for when we are on the computer and I thought it would be a good idea to share some of our shortcuts and tips and anything that would make it easier for our members to use their computers, so if you have some tips please add them here because we can all learn from each other...	sandman55	46	3444	10:13 PM Jun 9, 2017 by sandman55
	Outstanding value, versatile grey water storage containers.... (Preview) I have no connection with Bunnings. I wanted to share this strong, versatile storage container info I found.... I wanted to replace the proverbial 'baby's bucket' for collecting our grey water. Just obtained these outstanding value 'Ezy Storage' 'Bunker' storage containers. 20L $11, 35L $13...	Goldfinger	12	2610	06:36 PM Jun 9, 2017 by Jamjar
	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	1772	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	1258	02:27 PM Jun 7, 2017 by Browndog
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