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Groo · Groo

I am told that my property in northern NSW will shortly be eligible for connection to the National Broadband Network via "Fixed wireless". What does this mean? Will the "fixed wireless" also carry my telephone service? What manner of equipment will I need to operate this system? Will this render the...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Being reasonably inexperienced at towing caravans I have noticed that the car will bounce (porpoise) when travelling over dips or hills in the road surface, potholes or bumps are not a problem only an undulation in the surface. There is no sway at all just this occasional bouncing, the back of the car...

CamU · CamU

Hi All New to caravaning and just bought a Pajero Sport tow vehicle. Which brake controllers are the best to use. I will need them professionally fitted. Thanks

Vic41 · Vic41

My caravan power lead is not faded or detiorated and seems in good nick. However the lead has a twist in it similar to a liquorice stick. Someone told me to leave it in the sun for awhile then get a person at each end to untwist it, however this does not work, it still does not untwist. Does anyone have any i...

warreng · warreng

I have a 1991 coaster rb20 22r petrol . I would like to fit a Toyota 14b diesel from 1989 dyna 300. Can someone tell me if it will fit without major alterations.

Bon · Bon

G'day. I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a 2015 MQ Mitsubishi Triton that has had the Stone Stomper fitted? As I am not sure which type of Bar option I need to fit across the back of the tub with the current shortish tongue, do I need to get a longer tongue or perhaps fit another type to suit.

milo · milo

who has a satelite dish for there tv in there vans/mhs wondering if this is the way to go for digital tv when traveling or should we just get a digital set top box ? we have a win gaurd tv antenna thing that winds up but couple times the winder thing has come off inside when winding it up or down i wonder how much...

Peterv · Peterv

Hi, As a first time traveller of this great country, I was wondering if members could suggest what frequencies I should put into a scan group, e.g general call, chat, emergency, truckpies, etc. Thanks for your assistance

Hylife · Hylife

Has anyone ever connected two DC-DC chargers in parallel to increase their charge current capacity? EG: Adding an additional 20amp DC-DC charger to an identical unit to get 40amps capability, rather than scrapping the existing 20amp unit and forking out mega$$ for a 40amp unit. If so, did it work o...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

Can anyone tell me what size Generator is needed to drive the hot water system please? I have a 2kva that will run the Air Con, it wont run the Hot water system. thanks -- Edited by gold dandelion on Monday 23rd of January 2017 09:34:19 AM

Ron-D · Ron-D

I have an antenna tec aerial same aerial as the old wingard ,I have just completed a mod where you can pull a bolt out and swing the aerial from the horizontal position to the vertical position .has anyone on the forum done this and if so how did it go..

Thunderchild69 · Thunderchild69

Hi Guys and Girls, I humbly offer an experince to add to your knowledge base for anyone towing in extreme heat with these new "computer controlled everything" vehicles...... Just thought I'd relate a little hiccup that befell myself and my SWAMBO (She Who Absolutely Must Be Obeyed) yest...

vkharrow · vkharrow

Hi, The aircon in our van appears to have dandruff, it blows white dust when we turn it on, does anyone have any ideas as to the cause of this. thanks Dave.

Rob Mac · Rob Mac

Hi everyone and I hope you had a great Australia Day celebration I discovered a percular drainage situation with my 150ltr 3 way fridge internal drain outlet. The water from the internal cooling fins drain to a tube at the back of the fridge that runs down the van with no visable outlet. The water actual...

Herb · Herb

Hi All, i am seeking advise on suspension upgrade for my 23ft Traveller caravan. I am after upgrade for following reasons a. van is getting on in years and has leaf double eye springs (tandem), rather replace now than have fail. b. Van is low profile and i dont want to just do a axle under or rotate axle to g...

kesa32 · kesa32

Finally lve fitted a surround sound setup to our van ! I know it probably sounds extravagant , but being an audio lover and because we use a 27" uhd monitor for our viewing l had do do something anyway to get some decent sound happening ( monitors speakers were crap ) I bought a used home theatre amp and spea...

snap1946 · snap1946

can any body tell me what temp their wheel bearings are running at on the van with a temp gun

alan - elly · Status: Online

Status: OnlinePosts: 6Date: 11:32 AM Jan 17, 2017 2013 prado Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post hi nomads the bride and I are going to join the playground in late feb when new van is ready. we own 2013 diesel Prado,i have just spoken to the Toyota dealer from were we purchased it from and asked abou...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I bumped into this article in "that" magazine. I thought it was worth sharing. Cheers - John

revemike · revemike

I found some interesting information on another caravaning website about caravan weight scales. The links are below. Has anyone had experience with either of these two devices? I have added this to my wishlist but before spending the money I would like hear of any experience if possible. http:...

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	NBN Broadband. (Preview) I am told that my property in northern NSW will shortly be eligible for connection to the National Broadband Network via "Fixed wireless". What does this mean? Will the "fixed wireless" also carry my telephone service? What manner of equipment will I need to operate this system? Will this render the...	Groo	10	2637	04:38 PM Feb 2, 2017 by Groo
	Porpoising ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Being reasonably inexperienced at towing caravans I have noticed that the car will bounce (porpoise) when travelling over dips or hills in the road surface, potholes or bumps are not a problem only an undulation in the surface. There is no sway at all just this occasional bouncing, the back of the car...	The Belmont Bear	30	5129	01:06 PM Feb 2, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Electric brake controllers (Preview) Hi All New to caravaning and just bought a Pajero Sport tow vehicle. Which brake controllers are the best to use. I will need them professionally fitted. Thanks	CamU	16	3880	11:18 AM Feb 2, 2017 by PeterD
	Twisted Power Lead Cable Advice (Preview) My caravan power lead is not faded or detiorated and seems in good nick. However the lead has a twist in it similar to a liquorice stick. Someone told me to leave it in the sun for awhile then get a person at each end to untwist it, however this does not work, it still does not untwist. Does anyone have any i...	Vic41	14	2376	09:25 AM Feb 2, 2017 by Ron-D
	Install 14b motor (Preview) I have a 1991 coaster rb20 22r petrol . I would like to fit a Toyota 14b diesel from 1989 dyna 300. Can someone tell me if it will fit without major alterations.	warreng	8	1828	09:30 PM Feb 1, 2017 by Jaahn
	StoneStomper for Mitsubishi Rock Guard Deflectors Stone (Preview) G'day. I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a 2015 MQ Mitsubishi Triton that has had the Stone Stomper fitted? As I am not sure which type of Bar option I need to fit across the back of the tub with the current shortish tongue, do I need to get a longer tongue or perhaps fit another type to suit.	Bon	4	1051	04:15 PM Feb 1, 2017 by Bon
	satelite dishess for tv (Preview) who has a satelite dish for there tv in there vans/mhs wondering if this is the way to go for digital tv when traveling or should we just get a digital set top box ? we have a win gaurd tv antenna thing that winds up but couple times the winder thing has come off inside when winding it up or down i wonder how much...	milo	24	2500	04:26 PM Jan 31, 2017 by Delta18
	UHF Frequency scan group (Preview) Hi, As a first time traveller of this great country, I was wondering if members could suggest what frequencies I should put into a scan group, e.g general call, chat, emergency, truckpies, etc. Thanks for your assistance	Peterv	7	1322	03:13 PM Jan 31, 2017 by PeterD
	Two DC-DC chargers in Parallel (Preview) Has anyone ever connected two DC-DC chargers in parallel to increase their charge current capacity? EG: Adding an additional 20amp DC-DC charger to an identical unit to get 40amps capability, rather than scrapping the existing 20amp unit and forking out mega$$ for a 40amp unit. If so, did it work o...	Hylife	17	5223	02:23 PM Jan 31, 2017 by PeterD
	Hot Water system. (Preview) Can anyone tell me what size Generator is needed to drive the hot water system please? I have a 2kva that will run the Air Con, it wont run the Hot water system. thanks -- Edited by gold dandelion on Monday 23rd of January 2017 09:34:19 AM	gold dandelion	3	816	10:09 PM Jan 30, 2017 by gold dandelion
	Vertical tv signals (Preview) I have an antenna tec aerial same aerial as the old wingard ,I have just completed a mod where you can pull a bolt out and swing the aerial from the horizontal position to the vertical position .has anyone on the forum done this and if so how did it go..	Ron-D	8	1145	07:06 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Big Mal
	Ford PX Ranger and Mazda BT50 (Preview) Hi Guys and Girls, I humbly offer an experince to add to your knowledge base for anyone towing in extreme heat with these new "computer controlled everything" vehicles...... Just thought I'd relate a little hiccup that befell myself and my SWAMBO (She Who Absolutely Must Be Obeyed) yest...	Thunderchild69	15	17407	02:34 PM Jan 30, 2017 by BARME1
	My air con has dandruff (Preview) Hi, The aircon in our van appears to have dandruff, it blows white dust when we turn it on, does anyone have any ideas as to the cause of this. thanks Dave.	vkharrow	7	933	05:44 PM Jan 29, 2017 by Baz421
	Domestic Fridge Drain Outlet (Preview) Hi everyone and I hope you had a great Australia Day celebration I discovered a percular drainage situation with my 150ltr 3 way fridge internal drain outlet. The water from the internal cooling fins drain to a tube at the back of the fridge that runs down the van with no visable outlet. The water actual...	Rob Mac	10	2012	03:11 PM Jan 27, 2017 by Phil C
	Suspension Upgrade (Preview) Hi All, i am seeking advise on suspension upgrade for my 23ft Traveller caravan. I am after upgrade for following reasons a. van is getting on in years and has leaf double eye springs (tandem), rather replace now than have fail. b. Van is low profile and i dont want to just do a axle under or rotate axle to g...	Herb	11	10033	02:36 PM Jan 26, 2017 by wenD
	Budget surround sound (Preview) Finally lve fitted a surround sound setup to our van ! I know it probably sounds extravagant , but being an audio lover and because we use a 27" uhd monitor for our viewing l had do do something anyway to get some decent sound happening ( monitors speakers were crap ) I bought a used home theatre amp and spea...	kesa32	19	2017	12:18 PM Jan 26, 2017 by kesa32
	wheel bearings (Preview) can any body tell me what temp their wheel bearings are running at on the van with a temp gun	snap1946	11	1401	07:22 PM Jan 25, 2017 by macka17
	2013 150 series prado towing and auto trans (Preview) Status: OnlinePosts: 6Date: 11:32 AM Jan 17, 2017 2013 prado Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post hi nomads the bride and I are going to join the playground in late feb when new van is ready. we own 2013 diesel Prado,i have just spoken to the Toyota dealer from were we purchased it from and asked abou...	alan - elly	9	4744	09:57 PM Jan 24, 2017 by Murraman
	Old VS New Diesels (Preview) Gday... I bumped into this article in "that" magazine. I thought it was worth sharing. Cheers - John	rockylizard	6	1379	03:39 PM Jan 24, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan weight scales (Preview) I found some interesting information on another caravaning website about caravan weight scales. The links are below. Has anyone had experience with either of these two devices? I have added this to my wishlist but before spending the money I would like hear of any experience if possible. http:...	revemike	27	9042	04:14 PM Jan 23, 2017 by revemike
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