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Mike Harding · Mike Harding

While I have time on my hands I thought I'd discuss antenna gain too as it's a much misunderstood subject. The theory ---------- The first thing to make clear is whoever coined the word "gain" in regard to antenna performance was an idiot. Antennas do not and cannot add energy to a radio signal. This is a...

BrianF · BrianF

Greetings All, Does anyone have an opinion on a UHF radio and I think more importantly, the antenna. I am a total novice when it comes to these things but I believe most would consider them an excellent investment when out and about Thank you Brian -- Edited by BrianF on Friday 3rd of March 2017 01:40:1...

Ger08 · Ger08

we have just installed a dual battery system using an Redarc BCDC and Optima Yellowtop battery. Simple set up but I don't know if we should keep using the battery when we aren't travelling ie in the city. Should we leave the fridge in the vehicle. This has been suggested to us as the thing to do but I'm unsu...

teago · teago

Hello there can anyone tell me where to purchase in Sydney springs for a Coramal van . The manufacture wants $265 Tks and Rgs Mike

Mikemalone · Mikemalone

Hi Everyone , I own a ex School bus converted as a motorhome 12v/240v, My 12v fridge has just decided to retire and considering a new one is worth double that on a standard household fridge, I was wondering if it is possible to use a household fridge and convert it to 12/240v?

meetoo · meetoo

What are the pros and cons of long range fuel tanks, especially on vehicles like Mitsy Challengers, that have high fuel usage towing and small fuel tank Cheers, John.

Papou · Papou

What would one call the feet support shoes/blocks etc on the bottom of these supports ??.

NannyJam · NannyJam

Hi, I have two Jockey Wheels that came with my little poptop van (both Al-ko) - which one would be stronger/support more weight, please? I'm pretty sure the Al-ko Power Mover would be best on grass (fatter wheel) but is it the strongest? (pics attached) Thanks! -- Edited by NannyJam on Saturday 4t...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Hi all, We are very wet behind the ears and just setting up our first van! (therefore please excuse a certain level of ignorance, or at least inexperience, from here on!!). My question is about the best method of capturing grey water. The van doesn't have a sullage tank already fitted and we will only be...

NannyJam · NannyJam

Just wondering if anyone knows if the struts/legs(?) that you put down to stabilise/level a Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop would level it up on ground that had an approximate 12-15° slope? (back-end up the slope, front-end down) Any idea what the maximum slope would be? (besides the obvious answer of '...

NannyJam · NannyJam

My car (Ford Falcon S/W) is currently in having the Red Arc electric brake controller thinggie fitted (they apparently ran out of time to finish it yesterday). Just been reading some comments and now I'm having an 'eek!' moment! When I get my car back, I can just plug the cable into my 1999 Jayco Sta...

Moose2 · Moose2

Hoping someone on here can offer some guidance. Having an issue with the electric brake on the driver's side on our Jayco Starcraft Outback single axle (passenger side has no issue). After a bit of driving the driver side brake "sticks" when I apply the brakes (too often, but not 100% of the time). The o...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Just wondering whether the roof of my van can support my weight 85kg. IF I were to lay a 12mm ply sheet 1000mm x 1800mm.down each side, so to spread the load. So I can Wash and polish it bit by bit. Its a 2015 Jayco Journey Outback with full glass finish. Regards Jim ...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...

wombat56 · wombat56

Hi all I have a MT80F 75 LTR fridge/freezer and going to turn on for the first time using 240v What temp do I set it to ?????? also once cooled down what temp do you set it to for the fridge/freezer hope makes sense Thanks Wombat56 Ron

Branchie · Branchie

Hi al, we have a 2008 Cross Roads 5th wheeler, and want to fit a small rack on the roof to be able to secure our stand up paddle boards, but not knowing where the aluminium frames are to drill into to get a solid based, i am worried.. Has anyone done this with out the issue of water leaking etc.. Branchie ...

nbn speeds for the end user... · aussie_paul

http://blog.iinet.net.au/nbn-speeds-for-the-end-user/?dclid=CIuu1fK_oc4CFVaUvAodpX0ASg&utm_campaign=nbn_liimitless&utm_medium=display&utm_source=outbrain&utm_content=nbnspeeds&utm_term=&dclid=CIXuwoX_mtICFYQ5lgodduMMZg

Bertyb · Bertyb

Can anyone recommend a good reasonably price satellite meter. Plenty on e bay at various prices. Whats good what isn't.

Skyler · Skyler

I have a Knaus Skywave Motor Home. I started with a pair of yellow ramps as sold by BCF etc but found I often had to hold the vehicle on the ramps with the handbrake, which then creaked and groaned as we moved about inside. Also using chocks on the ramps is a bit dangerous for my wife if she is not quick enough!...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Advise again please CBs radio s. Worth investing in one ? If so what make and model ? Thank you Col

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	UHF CB: Antenna "gain" discussed (Preview) While I have time on my hands I thought I'd discuss antenna gain too as it's a much misunderstood subject. The theory ---------- The first thing to make clear is whoever coined the word "gain" in regard to antenna performance was an idiot. Antennas do not and cannot add energy to a radio signal. This is a...	Mike Harding	12	2735	03:39 PM Mar 7, 2017 by Cupie
	UHF Radio recommendations (Preview) Greetings All, Does anyone have an opinion on a UHF radio and I think more importantly, the antenna. I am a total novice when it comes to these things but I believe most would consider them an excellent investment when out and about Thank you Brian -- Edited by BrianF on Friday 3rd of March 2017 01:40:1...	BrianF	11	2796	03:30 PM Mar 7, 2017 by BrianF
	Dual Battery System (Preview) we have just installed a dual battery system using an Redarc BCDC and Optima Yellowtop battery. Simple set up but I don't know if we should keep using the battery when we aren't travelling ie in the city. Should we leave the fridge in the vehicle. This has been suggested to us as the thing to do but I'm unsu...	Ger08	8	1952	11:20 PM Mar 6, 2017 by C00P
	coramal springs (Preview) Hello there can anyone tell me where to purchase in Sydney springs for a Coramal van . The manufacture wants $265 Tks and Rgs Mike	teago	5	945	07:00 PM Mar 5, 2017 by macka17
	Fridges (Preview) Hi Everyone , I own a ex School bus converted as a motorhome 12v/240v, My 12v fridge has just decided to retire and considering a new one is worth double that on a standard household fridge, I was wondering if it is possible to use a household fridge and convert it to 12/240v?	Mikemalone	11	1811	04:10 PM Mar 5, 2017 by Snippy
	long range fuel tanks (Preview) What are the pros and cons of long range fuel tanks, especially on vehicles like Mitsy Challengers, that have high fuel usage towing and small fuel tank Cheers, John.	meetoo	19	3734	12:56 PM Mar 5, 2017 by macka17
	Caravan feet supports (Preview) What would one call the feet support shoes/blocks etc on the bottom of these supports ??.	Papou	9	2328	02:42 AM Mar 5, 2017 by macka17
	Which Jockey Wheel out of these two? (Preview) Hi, I have two Jockey Wheels that came with my little poptop van (both Al-ko) - which one would be stronger/support more weight, please? I'm pretty sure the Al-ko Power Mover would be best on grass (fatter wheel) but is it the strongest? (pics attached) Thanks! -- Edited by NannyJam on Saturday 4t...	NannyJam	4	2044	05:44 PM Mar 4, 2017 by NannyJam
	Grey water tanks (Preview) Hi all, We are very wet behind the ears and just setting up our first van! (therefore please excuse a certain level of ignorance, or at least inexperience, from here on!!). My question is about the best method of capturing grey water. The van doesn't have a sullage tank already fitted and we will only be...	SouthernComfort	27	2945	03:36 PM Mar 4, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Leveling up a parked Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop (Preview) Just wondering if anyone knows if the struts/legs(?) that you put down to stabilise/level a Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop would level it up on ground that had an approximate 12-15° slope? (back-end up the slope, front-end down) Any idea what the maximum slope would be? (besides the obvious answer of '...	NannyJam	13	1570	12:59 PM Mar 4, 2017 by NannyJam
	Umm electric brakes... eek!? (Preview) My car (Ford Falcon S/W) is currently in having the Red Arc electric brake controller thinggie fitted (they apparently ran out of time to finish it yesterday). Just been reading some comments and now I'm having an 'eek!' moment! When I get my car back, I can just plug the cable into my 1999 Jayco Sta...	NannyJam	6	1203	10:42 PM Mar 2, 2017 by Cupie
	Odd electric brake problem - HELP (Preview) Hoping someone on here can offer some guidance. Having an issue with the electric brake on the driver's side on our Jayco Starcraft Outback single axle (passenger side has no issue). After a bit of driving the driver side brake "sticks" when I apply the brakes (too often, but not 100% of the time). The o...	Moose2	6	2680	01:42 PM Mar 1, 2017 by Cupie
	Can the roof of my Van Support me (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering whether the roof of my van can support my weight 85kg. IF I were to lay a 12mm ply sheet 1000mm x 1800mm.down each side, so to spread the load. So I can Wash and polish it bit by bit. Its a 2015 Jayco Journey Outback with full glass finish. Regards Jim ...	Hey Jim	18	1364	10:40 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Can you recommend a good Vast Satellite Receiver.......... (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...	kiwijims	11	1182	03:50 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Delta18
	Turning on Engle Fridge/Freezer first time usung 240 v (Preview) Hi all I have a MT80F 75 LTR fridge/freezer and going to turn on for the first time using 240v What temp do I set it to ?????? also once cooled down what temp do you set it to for the fridge/freezer hope makes sense Thanks Wombat56 Ron	wombat56	3	796	10:59 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Fitting a roof rack on a 5th Wheeler roof (Preview) Hi al, we have a 2008 Cross Roads 5th wheeler, and want to fit a small rack on the roof to be able to secure our stand up paddle boards, but not knowing where the aluminium frames are to drill into to get a solid based, i am worried.. Has anyone done this with out the issue of water leaking etc.. Branchie ...	Branchie	5	790	06:40 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Jaahn
	nbn speeds for the end user... (Preview) http://blog.iinet.net.au/nbn-speeds-for-the-end-user/?dclid=CIuu1fK_oc4CFVaUvAodpX0ASg&utm_campaign=nbn_liimitless&utm_medium=display&utm_source=outbrain&utm_content=nbnspeeds&utm_term=&dclid=CIXuwoX_mtICFYQ5lgodduMMZg	aussie_paul	17	1800	01:36 PM Feb 26, 2017 by macka17
	Satellite tv signal meter (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good reasonably price satellite meter. Plenty on e bay at various prices. Whats good what isn't.	Bertyb	3	929	12:59 PM Feb 26, 2017 by macka17
	Andersen Levelling Chocks (Preview) I have a Knaus Skywave Motor Home. I started with a pair of yellow ramps as sold by BCF etc but found I often had to hold the vehicle on the ramps with the handbrake, which then creaked and groaned as we moved about inside. Also using chocks on the ramps is a bit dangerous for my wife if she is not quick enough!...	Skyler	8	1480	04:34 PM Feb 24, 2017 by PeterD
	CB Radio (Preview) Advise again please CBs radio s. Worth investing in one ? If so what make and model ? Thank you Col	Col Rennie	15	2088	03:36 PM Feb 24, 2017 by Timbo
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