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peter1 · peter1

I am considering fitting a water tank underneath my vehicle (troopcarrier). Anyone done a similar thing - would be interested in hearing how you got on - who you used and approximate costs. Thank you in advance. Peter

David1464 · David1464

I'm a virgin nomad, looking to buy my first tug. However, the choice of vehicles is somewhat vast and confusing. I have been test driving options and it appears the Nissan NP300 2 door cab ute seem to be hitting the mark. Its a 2.3lt twin turbo. Has anyone had any experience with this vehicle. I am towing...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all. The last 3 years since we started living in our caravan we have had issues with slow drains. In the shower you would have a foot bath and the washing up water would take ages to drain. Also the getting down and pushing those darn pipes in at camp, bit tough for an old guy with lots of arthritis. It seem...

tommo · tommo

I am considering a Jeep Grand Cherokee to pull my Concept Caravan any one had problems or had good results? Regards Tommo

mixedup · mixedup

Currently finishing off the frame for a DIY caravan (~3600x2200). Initially I was thinking of a trailer (but it morphed into a caravan) and hence I've had the concept of flooring it with 2.1mm checker plate steel (and rust proof painting it), but now wondering what's the best. I should be ok with weigh...

putz · putz

Having a problem with redarc towpro elite.when connecting up to caravan cannot get it on to auto mode.only manaul mode. The light only flashes on auto mode.but after travelling for about an 1 hour and stop .when you start up again it goes to auto straight away. But not first thing in the morning.

nuttyalmond · nuttyalmond

Hi All As a newbie I need a bit of advice on a couple of things. The painted surface on the exterior of the ibis roof top aircon has worn away in places. I'm going to paint it but not sure if the roof is safe to stand/ kneel on. The van is a 2008 jayco Sterling outback. Also, the cover of the aircon appears to be fi...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Is this really the way to park a van for a fast get away Who teaches them , the full shot showed that the van was also on levelers WHY it looks fairly flat tot he eye

mezza56 · mezza56

I've had a aluminium body fitted to back of my ute and now cant see out the back window . Thinking about fitting a camera on the back at the top of the canopy so I can see how close I'm getting to things directly behind while backing . Does anyone know if you can get a camera that allows you to adjust it from in th...

OwenK · OwenK

Hi I'm thinking about having a grey water tank fitted to our van. We have 3×95liter water tanks at present , 2 for shower ect. 1 for drinking (filtered). What I was thinking is to reduce the drinking water to 65 liters and put a 95 liter gray tank on. I've heard that you can get some unwanted odours with the...

adreamer · adreamer

I have a 2010 T5 Volkswagon Van and there is no lock on the diesel cap. I found one on the internet but is was $120. Any other ideas please Helen

Jude N Garry · Jude N Garry

Hi everyone just about to head of on our 8week travels up the NSW coast, have everything sorted out but hubby can't work out how to get water in the tank. He emptied it but when he puts the hose in from the side it just comes out what is he doing wrong. Galaxy Odyssey 2011 is the van. This is going to be one in...

erad · erad

I am looking to buy a 2009 Jayco Discovery pop-top. The van looks quite clean, even though I doubt it has been detailed. One of my concerns is the outer finish on the firbreglass gel coating. Currently it is OK except for one area where the coating has been stripped away. I am concerned about the long-ter...

Dougwe · Dougwe

HI ALL, Am I correct in thinking that if you connect a 3 way fridge direct to your 12v van battery/s with a inline fuse and battery charged by Solar, you will only use 12v power when fridge switched to 12v?? Reason, while travelling you could run fridge from van battery instead of tug and the Solar will kee...

JayDee · JayDee

Our son has just set himself up with the full camping tent and the necessaries for tent camping . they intend to start of camping in Caravan Parks. They have all 10 amp electrical items including the 10 amp electric cord for 240 power.. Can they plug the 10 amp cord into the power box at the C.park.?? M...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

My caravan battery charger has just died and gone to where all dead battery chargers go, it was a powerteck 12 volt 12 amp intelligent full automatic battery charger so started to price a new one comes out at around $250 , but i have an old charger in shed i used on farm for tractors top ups and it seems to b...

PeterD · PeterD

There is an up and coming Windows update titled Anniversary Update for Windows 10 This is requires heaps of your precious download allowance if you are working on a mobile internet connection. I updated two machines yesterday. My internet usage jumped from the usual 200 - 400 MB to 7031 MB. I saw the o...

magraret · magraret

hi all this may seem a silly question but using a nisson ST 2011 with a 19.6 caravan we dont use cruise control but do use over drive is this ok or are we driving wrong

Dave Jezza · Dave Jezza

Hi all, my first post. I have purchased new awning vinyl from AussieTraveller in Qld. After reading a lot of old posts, looking at Utube vids re changing the vinyl etc, I had one of those "light bulb" moments and ask your opinions. I personally think it should work. On the locking end of the roller, simpl...

OwenK · OwenK

Hi all. My tyres on 100 series landcruiser (275-65-17) are almost up for renewal. I was thinking of replacing them with a new tyre that Maxxis have put out (980 AT), the tread pattern is very similar to BFG All Terrain which I have been using for many years. The Maxxis are about $75 a tyre cheaper (a goo...

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	water tank fitted to a troopy (Preview) I am considering fitting a water tank underneath my vehicle (troopcarrier). Anyone done a similar thing - would be interested in hearing how you got on - who you used and approximate costs. Thank you in advance. Peter	peter1	4	1832	07:58 PM Aug 15, 2016 by peter1
	Getting on the road - NP300 Nissan Navara (Preview) I'm a virgin nomad, looking to buy my first tug. However, the choice of vehicles is somewhat vast and confusing. I have been test driving options and it appears the Nissan NP300 2 door cab ute seem to be hitting the mark. Its a 2.3lt twin turbo. Has anyone had any experience with this vehicle. I am towing...	David1464	9	2565	12:30 PM Aug 15, 2016 by macka17
	Finally overcame the slow drainage issues. (Preview) Hi all. The last 3 years since we started living in our caravan we have had issues with slow drains. In the shower you would have a foot bath and the washing up water would take ages to drain. Also the getting down and pushing those darn pipes in at camp, bit tough for an old guy with lots of arthritis. It seem...	Phil C	12	2603	11:02 AM Aug 15, 2016 by Phil C
	Jeep (Preview) I am considering a Jeep Grand Cherokee to pull my Concept Caravan any one had problems or had good results? Regards Tommo	tommo	16	1584	09:12 AM Aug 15, 2016 by KevinC
	flooring - checker plate or plywood?? flooring plywood checkerplate (Preview) Currently finishing off the frame for a DIY caravan (~3600x2200). Initially I was thinking of a trailer (but it morphed into a caravan) and hence I've had the concept of flooring it with 2.1mm checker plate steel (and rust proof painting it), but now wondering what's the best. I should be ok with weigh...	mixedup	24	5539	06:52 PM Aug 14, 2016 by mixedup
	redarc pro problem (Preview) Having a problem with redarc towpro elite.when connecting up to caravan cannot get it on to auto mode.only manaul mode. The light only flashes on auto mode.but after travelling for about an 1 hour and stop .when you start up again it goes to auto straight away. But not first thing in the morning.	putz	1	720	06:41 PM Aug 13, 2016 by patrol03
	painting air con unit (Preview) Hi All As a newbie I need a bit of advice on a couple of things. The painted surface on the exterior of the ibis roof top aircon has worn away in places. I'm going to paint it but not sure if the roof is safe to stand/ kneel on. The van is a 2008 jayco Sterling outback. Also, the cover of the aircon appears to be fi...	nuttyalmond	4	971	07:51 PM Aug 12, 2016 by madaboutled
	Van Parking (Preview) Is this really the way to park a van for a fast get away Who teaches them , the full shot showed that the van was also on levelers WHY it looks fairly flat tot he eye	Wombat 280	6	1037	05:50 PM Aug 11, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	cameras on vehicle (Preview) I've had a aluminium body fitted to back of my ute and now cant see out the back window . Thinking about fitting a camera on the back at the top of the canopy so I can see how close I'm getting to things directly behind while backing . Does anyone know if you can get a camera that allows you to adjust it from in th...	mezza56	10	1150	06:09 PM Aug 10, 2016 by wanderers
	Grey water tank (Preview) Hi I'm thinking about having a grey water tank fitted to our van. We have 3×95liter water tanks at present , 2 for shower ect. 1 for drinking (filtered). What I was thinking is to reduce the drinking water to 65 liters and put a 95 liter gray tank on. I've heard that you can get some unwanted odours with the...	OwenK	7	1559	05:14 PM Aug 10, 2016 by OwenK
	diesel fuel tank lock (Preview) I have a 2010 T5 Volkswagon Van and there is no lock on the diesel cap. I found one on the internet but is was $120. Any other ideas please Helen	adreamer	2	896	02:49 PM Aug 10, 2016 by Tony Bev
	water tank (Preview) Hi everyone just about to head of on our 8week travels up the NSW coast, have everything sorted out but hubby can't work out how to get water in the tank. He emptied it but when he puts the hose in from the side it just comes out what is he doing wrong. Galaxy Odyssey 2011 is the van. This is going to be one in...	Jude N Garry	12	1162	12:37 PM Aug 10, 2016 by Bryan
	2009 Jayco Discovery - Outer finish (Preview) I am looking to buy a 2009 Jayco Discovery pop-top. The van looks quite clean, even though I doubt it has been detailed. One of my concerns is the outer finish on the firbreglass gel coating. Currently it is OK except for one area where the coating has been stripped away. I am concerned about the long-ter...	erad	4	959	12:11 PM Aug 10, 2016 by macka17
	3 WAY FRIDGE ON 12V (Preview) HI ALL, Am I correct in thinking that if you connect a 3 way fridge direct to your 12v van battery/s with a inline fuse and battery charged by Solar, you will only use 12v power when fridge switched to 12v?? Reason, while travelling you could run fridge from van battery instead of tug and the Solar will kee...	Dougwe	19	8411	01:44 PM Aug 9, 2016 by oldtrack123
	10 amp V 15 amp power Caravan Park (Preview) Our son has just set himself up with the full camping tent and the necessaries for tent camping . they intend to start of camping in Caravan Parks. They have all 10 amp electrical items including the 10 amp electric cord for 240 power.. Can they plug the 10 amp cord into the power box at the C.park.?? M...	JayDee	8	6280	11:42 AM Aug 9, 2016 by Krusty
	Pros and cons of caravan battery chargers (Preview) My caravan battery charger has just died and gone to where all dead battery chargers go, it was a powerteck 12 volt 12 amp intelligent full automatic battery charger so started to price a new one comes out at around $250 , but i have an old charger in shed i used on farm for tractors top ups and it seems to b...	Cowboy7307	7	1794	12:23 PM Aug 8, 2016 by Ron-D
	Windows 10 WARNING. (Preview) There is an up and coming Windows update titled Anniversary Update for Windows 10 This is requires heaps of your precious download allowance if you are working on a mobile internet connection. I updated two machines yesterday. My internet usage jumped from the usual 200 - 400 MB to 7031 MB. I saw the o...	PeterD	8	1503	10:22 AM Aug 8, 2016 by macka17
	towing in overdrive (Preview) hi all this may seem a silly question but using a nisson ST 2011 with a 19.6 caravan we dont use cruise control but do use over drive is this ok or are we driving wrong	magraret	19	5939	12:35 PM Aug 7, 2016 by Ron-D
	Awning vinyl replacement (Preview) Hi all, my first post. I have purchased new awning vinyl from AussieTraveller in Qld. After reading a lot of old posts, looking at Utube vids re changing the vinyl etc, I had one of those "light bulb" moments and ask your opinions. I personally think it should work. On the locking end of the roller, simpl...	Dave Jezza	15	1471	09:46 AM Aug 7, 2016 by Dave Jezza
	Maxxis tyres (Preview) Hi all. My tyres on 100 series landcruiser (275-65-17) are almost up for renewal. I was thinking of replacing them with a new tyre that Maxxis have put out (980 AT), the tread pattern is very similar to BFG All Terrain which I have been using for many years. The Maxxis are about $75 a tyre cheaper (a goo...	OwenK	9	1694	06:32 PM Aug 6, 2016 by kezngaz
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