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Tomcat · Tomcat

I was just reading the post of a fellow traveler and was informed that he changes the oil in his Tug every 5000km. My Prado service is every 10000km which of course includes an oil and filter change. I have always been interested in oils and how often. Is 5000km oil changes benificial in these days of syn...

Wanda · Wanda

Good morning all Hopefully this is ok for this section! Finding out our ball weight on new van was 320kg( car rated 350kg) without any gas(2 x 9kg) 3 x 95lt water tanks empty (2 in front of axle, no room behind axle for 2) or any of our items to go into front full boot, the builder(a well known brand) suggest...

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

Hi all, There must be a few of you familiar with said caravan park in SA, I know we have been coming down here from Adelaide for quite a few years and the tv reception has always been very hit and miss (more often miss) After stuffing around for A LONG TIME with 2 antennas and various boosters etc etc., I gave...

DeBe · DeBe

The story starts with a frost free fridge that was only 2 months old & was dumped in the scrap yard. It was deemed not worth reparing & a new one was supplied to the customer (it still had the sales docket in it). I brought it home & checked it out, found it was almost out of gas. Put some gas in &am...

ballast2 · ballast2

Finally, after about an 18 month wait, Mazda have fixed the warranty defect with the drivers seat going down all the time. So far so good. Better late than never I suppose. Cheers

Thor · Thor

Having read some of the varying comments about the value of UHF radio, I am seeking views as to the value of a radio for touring around Victoria. Seeking the views of you more experienced travelers around the big open spaces.

Plendo · Plendo

Looking at some of the photos posted recently in "Show us your rig", I notice that many people are setting their corner jacks straight up and down. When we picked up our van, the person doing the handover was at great pains to point out that the jacks should always be set on an angle, and that th...

Kenny · Kenny

Hi folks, I have a Jayco Westport Van on hold -- tare 1600kg -atm 2020 -- looking myself blind in deciding as to what to aquire for a Tug -- Aus is a lot "Wilder"than NZ, looking at Toyota,Cruiser, Prado, Terracan Ford ranger/ BT50 -- prefer Diesel -- The Terracan i am thinking about has the re...

D and D · D and D

We're currently in Woodford, staying at the showground and we're looking at getting some work done on the ute: A shelf storage unit (like the black widow range); rear suspension upgrade; and larger exhaust system. The ute's a 2013 Mazda BT 50 and we're looking for advise on where to go within reason...

highmoon · highmoon

I have commenced investigation into an emergency battery jump-starter. There are a number of products available through agencies such as SuperCheap, ARB, Battery World, etc. I have received some impressive data from the Generator Place for a product called the AMG15 - small size, lightweight,...

Tomcat · Tomcat

Hello Travelers I am curious as my sat dish and cables etc are all packed away and I'm too lazy to get them out and set up. Here in Melbourne we were recently blessed with HD Channel 90. I went out to the van and did a channel search and was pleasantly surprised to find my 5 year old Sphere tv that...

Tomcat · Tomcat

Hello Travellers. I was under the van doing some maintanence and noticed the support for the pin in the driver side Rocker that connects to the springs on the tandem set up had a large hole gouged out by the pin. I obtained a new pin and made up a 1/4" plate and welded it over the gouged o...

Noelene · Noelene

when we first stop water is dirty, tried emptying and also milton tablets,but still same we are in coaster. Water clears after awhilei look forward. To your advice

sheeds · sheeds

For more than 40 years the engine exhausts on Aussie-built Motorhomes have been extended to the rear area,behind/to the rear of passenger seats,openable windows,airvents,flues,virtually any permanently "unsealed openings". ADR42/04 clause 10.3.1 - NB category vehicles includ...

Tomcat · Tomcat

Hello All With the Thetford loo flushing water I was using the additive in the pink bottle but found over time this black gunk coming out with the flushing water. Now we use just fresh water with no additives but give the bowl a spray of pine o clean. Any good ideas out there for the flushing water.?...

sheeds · sheeds

This submission is an update on my post about 7 weeks or so ago. Concern No.1: LPG compartment door sealing and venting Adequate airflow through/down,between & across stored LPG cylinders is essential.An installation without airflow is prohibited. AS5601-2004 required airflow! The Sta...

brickies · brickies

I have brought a replacement window from Aussie Traveller for my Regent Caravan , The whole window was only $85 dearer than the Polycarbonate window pane which has a spilt in it , Has anyone under taking this project themselves or just paid a fitter $120 .

Tomcat · Tomcat

Hello all Having had a HP Laptop for 5 years or more and several towers and wot not prior to that i thought that a new laptop would be wise and after much looking I bought a Mac Book Pro. They have a lot of programs already loaded i bought office and it runs all my transferred windows files from word ex...

kazza58 · kazza58

I am about to travel and am not sure what Satellite dish to get... Travelling for at least Two years and want one that that can pick up very good reception...Brand and Information I went on this site not long ago about this question and lost the information..All information is greatly appreciated..

Santa · Santa

Now that the launch hullabaloo has died down I'm wondering how people are finding Microsoft's latest offering? Have now been running W10 since early August 2015, after the first few weeks of tweaking and familiarisation Ive found it completely trouble free, it runs very well and without any drama....

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	How often do we change Oil in the Tug. (Preview) I was just reading the post of a fellow traveler and was informed that he changes the oil in his Tug every 5000km. My Prado service is every 10000km which of course includes an oil and filter change. I have always been interested in oils and how often. Is 5000km oil changes benificial in these days of syn...	Tomcat	16	2727	07:45 PM Dec 13, 2015 by rockylizard
	Battery position on new van (Preview) Good morning all Hopefully this is ok for this section! Finding out our ball weight on new van was 320kg( car rated 350kg) without any gas(2 x 9kg) 3 x 95lt water tanks empty (2 in front of axle, no room behind axle for 2) or any of our items to go into front full boot, the builder(a well known brand) suggest...	Wanda	10	1553	07:35 PM Dec 13, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	TV reception at Port Elliot SA (Preview) Hi all, There must be a few of you familiar with said caravan park in SA, I know we have been coming down here from Adelaide for quite a few years and the tv reception has always been very hit and miss (more often miss) After stuffing around for A LONG TIME with 2 antennas and various boosters etc etc., I gave...	woofta and precious	9	2310	02:06 PM Dec 13, 2015 by Tomcat
	Fridge Evaporator Repair (Preview) The story starts with a frost free fridge that was only 2 months old & was dumped in the scrap yard. It was deemed not worth reparing & a new one was supplied to the customer (it still had the sales docket in it). I brought it home & checked it out, found it was almost out of gas. Put some gas in &am...	DeBe	3	1053	02:59 PM Dec 12, 2015 by Vince
	2013 BT 50 ute (Preview) Finally, after about an 18 month wait, Mazda have fixed the warranty defect with the drivers seat going down all the time. So far so good. Better late than never I suppose. Cheers	ballast2	6	1119	10:52 PM Dec 11, 2015 by D and D
	UHF radio (Preview) Having read some of the varying comments about the value of UHF radio, I am seeking views as to the value of a radio for touring around Victoria. Seeking the views of you more experienced travelers around the big open spaces.	Thor	12	1292	06:56 AM Dec 10, 2015 by Vince
	Using the Corner Jacks or Stabilisers (Preview) Looking at some of the photos posted recently in "Show us your rig", I notice that many people are setting their corner jacks straight up and down. When we picked up our van, the person doing the handover was at great pains to point out that the jacks should always be set on an angle, and that th...	Plendo	9	4290	04:44 PM Dec 9, 2015 by Dav4Cris
	tugs --a bit of advise please -- any suggestion's (Preview) Hi folks, I have a Jayco Westport Van on hold -- tare 1600kg -atm 2020 -- looking myself blind in deciding as to what to aquire for a Tug -- Aus is a lot "Wilder"than NZ, looking at Toyota,Cruiser, Prado, Terracan Ford ranger/ BT50 -- prefer Diesel -- The Terracan i am thinking about has the re...	Kenny	17	1519	12:14 PM Dec 9, 2015 by Spydermann
	Bits and bob's for the ute (Preview) We're currently in Woodford, staying at the showground and we're looking at getting some work done on the ute: A shelf storage unit (like the black widow range); rear suspension upgrade; and larger exhaust system. The ute's a 2013 Mazda BT 50 and we're looking for advise on where to go within reason...	D and D	2	1003	05:54 PM Dec 8, 2015 by chopit
	Battery Jump-Starter AMG15 - Seeking Advice (Preview) I have commenced investigation into an emergency battery jump-starter. There are a number of products available through agencies such as SuperCheap, ARB, Battery World, etc. I have received some impressive data from the Generator Place for a product called the AMG15 - small size, lightweight,...	highmoon	2	2440	12:07 PM Dec 8, 2015 by Spydermann
	Does Vast give you the new channel 90 in HD (Preview) Hello Travelers I am curious as my sat dish and cables etc are all packed away and I'm too lazy to get them out and set up. Here in Melbourne we were recently blessed with HD Channel 90. I went out to the van and did a channel search and was pleasantly surprised to find my 5 year old Sphere tv that...	Tomcat	4	1503	11:55 PM Dec 7, 2015 by Tomcat
	Rocker between springs Failed. (Preview) Hello Travellers. I was under the van doing some maintanence and noticed the support for the pin in the driver side Rocker that connects to the springs on the tandem set up had a large hole gouged out by the pin. I obtained a new pin and made up a 1/4" plate and welded it over the gouged o...	Tomcat	4	1071	06:18 PM Dec 7, 2015 by KevKim37
	Fresh water Tank (Preview) when we first stop water is dirty, tried emptying and also milton tablets,but still same we are in coaster. Water clears after awhilei look forward. To your advice	Noelene	2	779	04:21 PM Dec 7, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Motorhome exhaust outlet position (Preview) For more than 40 years the engine exhausts on Aussie-built Motorhomes have been extended to the rear area,behind/to the rear of passenger seats,openable windows,airvents,flues,virtually any permanently "unsealed openings". ADR42/04 clause 10.3.1 - NB category vehicles includ...	sheeds	5	1421	11:29 AM Dec 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Thetford Loo Flushing Water (Preview) Hello All With the Thetford loo flushing water I was using the additive in the pink bottle but found over time this black gunk coming out with the flushing water. Now we use just fresh water with no additives but give the bowl a spray of pine o clean. Any good ideas out there for the flushing water.?...	Tomcat	10	1565	05:34 PM Dec 5, 2015 by Tomcat
	LPG Compliance in Motorhomes (Preview) This submission is an update on my post about 7 weeks or so ago. Concern No.1: LPG compartment door sealing and venting Adequate airflow through/down,between & across stored LPG cylinders is essential.An installation without airflow is prohibited. AS5601-2004 required airflow! The Sta...	sheeds	0	1129	04:01 PM Dec 5, 2015 by sheeds
	Replacement Caravan Window (Preview) I have brought a replacement window from Aussie Traveller for my Regent Caravan , The whole window was only $85 dearer than the Polycarbonate window pane which has a spilt in it , Has anyone under taking this project themselves or just paid a fitter $120 .	brickies	3	1198	10:29 PM Dec 4, 2015 by brickies
	Mac Book Pro (Preview) Hello all Having had a HP Laptop for 5 years or more and several towers and wot not prior to that i thought that a new laptop would be wise and after much looking I bought a Mac Book Pro. They have a lot of programs already loaded i bought office and it runs all my transferred windows files from word ex...	Tomcat	7	1321	08:34 AM Dec 4, 2015 by banjo
	Satillite dish (Preview) I am about to travel and am not sure what Satellite dish to get... Travelling for at least Two years and want one that that can pick up very good reception...Brand and Information I went on this site not long ago about this question and lost the information..All information is greatly appreciated..	kazza58	7	1096	12:11 AM Dec 4, 2015 by elliemike
	Windows 10, how's it running for you? (Preview) Now that the launch hullabaloo has died down I'm wondering how people are finding Microsoft's latest offering? Have now been running W10 since early August 2015, after the first few weeks of tweaking and familiarisation Ive found it completely trouble free, it runs very well and without any drama....	Santa	26	1907	10:31 PM Dec 3, 2015 by DarylC
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