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Nomes · Nomes

I did search the forum for information but it only came up with posts older than 4 years. It is time for me to look for a sat nav, I had a Garmin few years ago and it kept getting me lost so I gave it away. I have been looking at Navman My Escape III but see very mixed reviews on the unit. Is anyone happy with their...

cusso1957 · cusso1957

hi MEN and LADY;s stuck on a problem ? can anyone tell me how to remove sliding side windows and frame in one piece along sides ? thanks john

woolman · woolman

I have a problem having the Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque replaced after it was lost by the repairer. I was wondering if some can send me a photo of the plaque so that I can get another made. Insurance will pay if I can get a replica made. Winnebago have no information about the plaque. This a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I am just about to change the height/location of my vans number plate to comply with the many rules that seem to popping up. Does anyone know if there is a law that I can't find that will suit 'National' travel saying I can't have the plate on the left hand side of the van?? I have been paying attention whil...

Sailortoo · Sailortoo

I've spent some time searching for info on this but to no avail. So . . . here's the problem, which may in fact not be a problem at all. I have a Projecta IC2500 charging a 200 amp AGM deep cycle battery. All looks OK on the monitor - goes through charge cycle up to 'charged'. We use power for the usual things:...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

I am unsure if this has been raised previously, however following an issue I have recently experienced on our dual axle rocker suspenion van I thought it worth posting. The van has travelled approximately 40,000k over the past two and a half years and until recently everything has been fine. Howeve...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Wondering if I have more hassles here - looks like the bushes on the front leaf springs have perished. I noticed this when emptying the water tanks last weekend in readiness for the Seabird Get together. Still havn't used the van yet [IMG]htt...

Woffking · Woffking

Hi, I joined the site a couple of months ago as a virgin, and have now just completed my first 'practice' trip. This included 4 states and a Territory, some 6,500 klms over a 2 and a half week period - so I'm starting to get the hang of it! One thing I noticed is that pop tops are not very warm in southern NSW and...

Allany · Allany

Does anyone know what 6 mm automotive wire is rated at in amps? Allan

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, just wondering, if anyone out there is having concerns with their ESC on rough and furrowed bitumin roads i am experiencing almost an overeaction from the van because the road surface tends to make the ESC work so well that the tow vehicle is draged left and right and loses direction. I have a go...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Vpr7JMf_w&app=desktop

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Sitro Group AustraliaJackeroo & Gasmate Portable Butane Heaters PRA number: 2015/14904Date published: 17th September 2015 Product informationProduct description Portable Butane HeaterIdentifying features Jackeroo KBH60 & Gasmate BH60What are the defects? If not used stri...

WillThomas · WillThomas

http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-9003083/transport-trucks-and-trailers/10-2012-mitsubishi-fuso-canter-fg-series-18-seater-4x4-all-terrain-bus?spr=true

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We will be getting the brake controller fitted at years end by Jayco. Where's the best position for most users in your tow truck. Jim

KTM · KTM

Sparkies Is it possible to feed 24v from my truck alt straight into a 60amp MPPT along with 600-750 watts of solar panels and 12v flowing out the other side?If not whats the best way to get the 24v down to 12 usable volts.Im not sure if theres room to run a separate 12v alt but i guess this could be an optio...

dzcook · dzcook

ok next question sorry for being such a pain but got no where else to ask have tried the water tank and cant get anything out of it read all the past messages about them here but i can see a breather hose on mine there appears to be a pipe old plastic hose ( looks like garden hose , should i replace it van is 30...

rvmad · rvmad

Hi Guys, I'm new to this game and looking forward to hitting the road in February in our new van which is currently stored in a shed on a friend's farm. Every other weekend I go down there to play with it and pop my latest acquisitions from Kmart into the drawers. I have a couple of problems which more exper...

Phil C · Phil C

Running windows 8.1 on a new ASUS LT with SSD (sweet) Internet just refuses to work, called DR PC and was told my anti virus (Trend) was causing the issue. LT now works as I have uninstalled the bad boy. OK, all crap aside, what is the best internet protection I can get. Im leaning to Kaspersky as this was go...

dishlicker · dishlicker

I have a generator that i think is quiet but others may have other ideas any way does anyone know if there is any type of sound proof box or simalar that is available on the after market ?????? as i dont want to be a noisie bugger

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

In an effort to try and understand a bit better what is involved in maintaining my van batteries both from the tug and solar I read all sorts of stuff on the net. In the process I have come across a post on a forum that in essence states that by using a DC to DC charger from your tug alternator/battery system y...

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	Navman My Escape III 7" GPS Unit (Preview) I did search the forum for information but it only came up with posts older than 4 years. It is time for me to look for a sat nav, I had a Garmin few years ago and it kept getting me lost so I gave it away. I have been looking at Navman My Escape III but see very mixed reviews on the unit. Is anyone happy with their...	Nomes	6	1029	07:10 PM Sep 24, 2015 by exa41
	toyota coaster (Preview) hi MEN and LADY;s stuck on a problem ? can anyone tell me how to remove sliding side windows and frame in one piece along sides ? thanks john	cusso1957	3	1727	06:42 PM Sep 24, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque (Preview) I have a problem having the Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque replaced after it was lost by the repairer. I was wondering if some can send me a photo of the plaque so that I can get another made. Insurance will pay if I can get a replica made. Winnebago have no information about the plaque. This a...	woolman	9	1228	10:52 AM Sep 23, 2015 by Feetzup
	LH SIDE MOUNTED NUMBER PLATE (Preview) I am just about to change the height/location of my vans number plate to comply with the many rules that seem to popping up. Does anyone know if there is a law that I can't find that will suit 'National' travel saying I can't have the plate on the left hand side of the van?? I have been paying attention whil...	Dougwe	16	2082	06:06 PM Sep 22, 2015 by Dougwe
	Projecta ic2500 - constantly going to reconditioning stage (Preview) I've spent some time searching for info on this but to no avail. So . . . here's the problem, which may in fact not be a problem at all. I have a Projecta IC2500 charging a 200 amp AGM deep cycle battery. All looks OK on the monitor - goes through charge cycle up to 'charged'. We use power for the usual things:...	Sailortoo	3	3525	03:00 PM Sep 21, 2015 by Sailortoo
	Uneven tyre wear (Preview) I am unsure if this has been raised previously, however following an issue I have recently experienced on our dual axle rocker suspenion van I thought it worth posting. The van has travelled approximately 40,000k over the past two and a half years and until recently everything has been fine. Howeve...	Bravehearts	12	2645	09:03 AM Sep 21, 2015 by Bravehearts
	More Problems ? (Preview) Wondering if I have more hassles here - looks like the bushes on the front leaf springs have perished. I noticed this when emptying the water tanks last weekend in readiness for the Seabird Get together. Still havn't used the van yet [IMG]htt...	Cadpete	10	1459	12:48 PM Sep 20, 2015 by Cadpete
	Retrofit a Reverse Cycle Aircon - Jayco Jayco Aircon Retro fit (Preview) Hi, I joined the site a couple of months ago as a virgin, and have now just completed my first 'practice' trip. This included 4 states and a Territory, some 6,500 klms over a 2 and a half week period - so I'm starting to get the hang of it! One thing I noticed is that pop tops are not very warm in southern NSW and...	Woffking	4	4118	07:41 PM Sep 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Automotive wire (Preview) Does anyone know what 6 mm automotive wire is rated at in amps? Allan	Allany	10	1303	02:47 PM Sep 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	ESC problems (Preview) Hi all, just wondering, if anyone out there is having concerns with their ESC on rough and furrowed bitumin roads i am experiencing almost an overeaction from the van because the road surface tends to make the ESC work so well that the tow vehicle is draged left and right and loses direction. I have a go...	Dolly	4	1501	12:58 PM Sep 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Towing in 5th Gear? (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Vpr7JMf_w&app=desktop	Possum3	22	4020	01:05 PM Sep 18, 2015 by justcruisin01
	Recall Jackeroo & Gasmate portable butane heaters (Preview) Sitro Group AustraliaJackeroo & Gasmate Portable Butane Heaters PRA number: 2015/14904Date published: 17th September 2015 Product informationProduct description Portable Butane HeaterIdentifying features Jackeroo KBH60 & Gasmate BH60What are the defects? If not used stri...	oldtrack123	0	941	12:15 PM Sep 18, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Mitsubishi Canter Conversion conversion canter 4x4 camper kitchen bedding (Preview) http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-9003083/transport-trucks-and-trailers/10-2012-mitsubishi-fuso-canter-fg-series-18-seater-4x4-all-terrain-bus?spr=true	WillThomas	3	5056	04:44 AM Sep 18, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where do most have your brake controler fitted in the cab (Preview) Hi all, We will be getting the brake controller fitted at years end by Jayco. Where's the best position for most users in your tow truck. Jim	Hey Jim	15	1277	06:17 PM Sep 17, 2015 by Possum3
	24v truck 12v house batteries (Preview) Sparkies Is it possible to feed 24v from my truck alt straight into a 60amp MPPT along with 600-750 watts of solar panels and 12v flowing out the other side?If not whats the best way to get the 24v down to 12 usable volts.Im not sure if theres room to run a separate 12v alt but i guess this could be an optio...	KTM	10	1313	02:15 PM Sep 17, 2015 by KTM
	water tank (Preview) ok next question sorry for being such a pain but got no where else to ask have tried the water tank and cant get anything out of it read all the past messages about them here but i can see a breather hose on mine there appears to be a pipe old plastic hose ( looks like garden hose , should i replace it van is 30...	dzcook	6	1321	10:42 PM Sep 16, 2015 by PeterD
	water tank in new concept van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Guys, I'm new to this game and looking forward to hitting the road in February in our new van which is currently stored in a shed on a friend's farm. Every other weekend I go down there to play with it and pop my latest acquisitions from Kmart into the drawers. I have a couple of problems which more exper...	rvmad	31	2397	05:58 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Gus1949
	Please help me out here Plendo and other computer geeks :-) (closed) (Preview) Running windows 8.1 on a new ASUS LT with SSD (sweet) Internet just refuses to work, called DR PC and was told my anti virus (Trend) was causing the issue. LT now works as I have uninstalled the bad boy. OK, all crap aside, what is the best internet protection I can get. Im leaning to Kaspersky as this was go...	Phil C	14	1057	04:26 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Webmaster
	Generators here we go ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a generator that i think is quiet but others may have other ideas any way does anyone know if there is any type of sound proof box or simalar that is available on the after market ?????? as i dont want to be a noisie bugger	dishlicker	30	2180	10:17 AM Sep 15, 2015 by Delta18
	Voltage Boosting Diodes (Preview) In an effort to try and understand a bit better what is involved in maintaining my van batteries both from the tug and solar I read all sorts of stuff on the net. In the process I have come across a post on a forum that in essence states that by using a DC to DC charger from your tug alternator/battery system y...	greyhoundtom	13	5462	07:56 AM Sep 15, 2015 by Ondabeach
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