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newbie
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Been following this site for 3 years, fantastic information.
Finally will be on road end of june, excited and bit scared at the same time.
Hope to meet up on the road
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Using Foxtel IQ2 box with satellite TV
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Hi All,Was wondering if anyone is using a Foxtel Satellite set top box (Std, IQ 2or 3) while travelling.We have brought our home satellite IQ2 box away with us this time and have it working well except for an annoyingly long start up time.In our van we have a portable Sat system picking up the satellite w...
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Waeco compressor fridge
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our 215 ltr waeco 12volt only in caravan compressor fridge runs almost non stop in the hot weather. The cooling and freezing efficiency is fine, of 5 settings it's set on 3. is this normal? A seperate but relevant and main question , perhaps for the solar section , is we feels the compressor fridge c...
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Update on "power" issues from last week
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tested batteries after sitting for a week with no load on. (aim was to be confident batteries ok) the three of them were 12.9 and it was after sunset . Put a bit of load on and only dropped to 12.8, (but fridge isn't running ) purchased 200wt portable solar system with seperate regulator and seperate fe...
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Isuzu d max new tyres
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Need new tyres on the above and we are carrying just under 1 ton. Any suggestions?
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Tow car- MUX?
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Hi fellow nomads, looking for any feedback on Isuzu MUX. ok I got it wrong the first time around, and i am not happy with my tow vehicle. I have looked and read and narrowed it down to the MUX, considering car size, budget, reputation etc. Towing Jayco Journey 16 ft, about 2 T loaded i guess. Though we want t...
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Jayco Heritage hot water system
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Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...
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2.5kva inverter/generator
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hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance
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1HZ turbo
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G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...
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pure sine wave invertors
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Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...
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Parking your generator.
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OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...
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Cheap 30A Charger, whats the catch?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...
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Happy Gear Changing
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If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...
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Fibreglass
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Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine?
I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull
Have heard about an American product called
303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here
Any ideas would be welcome
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On a FB page..
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Conversion Cargo Van to Motorhome DIY Guide
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Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...
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wind out window is stuck. help
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I don't know the correct name for them but we have wind out windows 1 smaller one above a larger one. The smaller one we dont use often but today i decided to open it. Now it wont close. When i wind in one side comes inbut the other side wont the windows get wonky. How can i close it? Can i spray easy glide spray o...
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raising the roof
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ok replaced the roof of my pop top but the new roof is now to heavy to lift with the original scissor lifts thinking of adding the jayco easylift system to it anybody had any experience with fitting this to a non jayco van ? and does it make it easier ? cant afford the air bags ! any other suggestions ? a...
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Diesel Heater floor mounting plate
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Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...
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The results of going to "the local bloke"
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G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...
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