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tonyd · tonyd

I like the phone, but when you dial a number, it makes an irritatingly loud "ping" as every digit is pushed. Is there a way to stop this? The Nokia manual is no help. Cheers, Tony

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Went over to Jayco in Sydney today to check out a few things on simular vans to our new vans arrival in December. Many of the vans in the yard, have the jockey wheel brackets, welded to the outside of the A frame. The 2015 models now have the same welded to the centre of the A frame. I assume for bett...

2foot6 · 2foot6

CV Joint Aust Pty Ltd3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road 4x4 Hi LiftPRA number: 2015/14711 Date published: 26th May 2015 Product informationProduct description4WD jack 3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road (FJ-60 x 1)I...

Jamie58 · Jamie58

Hi I am hoping someone can help to get me in touch with Jim & Annette (The Silver Gypsies) regarding their old Windsor Genesis Caravan. Could they please contact me on 0419 793 985 or email jwfranks@bigpond.com. Thanking everyone in advance and hoping this message reaches them. Kind Regards Ja...

matty_turbo · matty_turbo

Hi everyone,My wife and I have decided to travel around Australia with our 3 year old before she starts school. Weve picked out a new Jayco Starcraft Outback that has an ATM of 2400kgs and a ball weight of around 240kgs.To tow it we have purchased a 2013 manual Mazda BT50 GT with a steel bar, canopy etc.I...

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...

OliverD · OliverD

This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...

helnev · helnev

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van

DMaxer · DMaxer

Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.

Gundog · Gundog

I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...

Allany · Allany

has anyone mounted a front tow bar on their Patrol? Allan

OMD · OMD

I have one and as never used a hayman Reece WDH can't compare the two. Haven't seen any posts on them so just wondering on pro's an con's. It is easy and quick to hook up once u know how, u don't have to unhook to back up. Was a little bit dearer than the others but I'm very happy with it. Any comments. cheers OMD...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...

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	Help please with Nokia Lumia 520 phone (Preview) I like the phone, but when you dial a number, it makes an irritatingly loud "ping" as every digit is pushed. Is there a way to stop this? The Nokia manual is no help. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	3	557	11:49 PM May 29, 2015 by tonyd
	POSITION of JAYCO JOCKEY WHEEL (Preview) Hi all, Went over to Jayco in Sydney today to check out a few things on simular vans to our new vans arrival in December. Many of the vans in the yard, have the jockey wheel brackets, welded to the outside of the A frame. The 2015 models now have the same welded to the centre of the A frame. I assume for bett...	Hey Jim	7	4100	05:58 PM May 29, 2015 by Wombat 280
	Camper Trailer Jack Recall (Preview) CV Joint Aust Pty Ltd3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road 4x4 Hi LiftPRA number: 2015/14711 Date published: 26th May 2015 Product informationProduct description4WD jack 3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road (FJ-60 x 1)I...	2foot6	1	1168	07:41 AM May 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	HELP - Looking for 'The Silver Gypsies' - Jim & Annette (Preview) Hi I am hoping someone can help to get me in touch with Jim & Annette (The Silver Gypsies) regarding their old Windsor Genesis Caravan. Could they please contact me on 0419 793 985 or email jwfranks@bigpond.com. Thanking everyone in advance and hoping this message reaches them. Kind Regards Ja...	Jamie58	0	618	09:28 AM May 27, 2015 by Jamie58
	BT50 Suspension (Preview) Hi everyone,My wife and I have decided to travel around Australia with our 3 year old before she starts school. Weve picked out a new Jayco Starcraft Outback that has an ATM of 2400kgs and a ball weight of around 240kgs.To tow it we have purchased a 2013 manual Mazda BT50 GT with a steel bar, canopy etc.I...	matty_turbo	17	7395	09:54 PM May 25, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required? (Preview) Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...	Phil Owen	9	8295	07:19 PM May 25, 2015 by elliemike
	Space saving table for smaller vans (Preview) This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...	OliverD	2	1010	01:37 PM May 25, 2015 by hako
	SAVING HOT WATER FLOW (Preview) Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...	Hey Jim	0	775	02:47 PM May 24, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Air Bags (Preview) Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van	helnev	4	1389	08:33 PM May 23, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Andersen Levellers (Preview) Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.	DMaxer	4	1841	08:28 PM May 23, 2015 by OMD
	Jayco Sterling (Preview) I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.	Gundog	2	1438	01:45 PM May 22, 2015 by Magnarc
	Dash cam - Navman MiVue 388 (Preview) Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...	Bruce and Bev	4	1915	08:24 AM May 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	WAECO CF 50 FRIDGE/FREEZER NOT WORKING (Preview) Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...	possumyvonne	3	1617	07:40 PM May 21, 2015 by possumyvonne
	fujitsu or similar A/C on bus (Preview) Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...	Tropdoug	7	1143	02:19 PM May 21, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Front mounted tow bar (Preview) has anyone mounted a front tow bar on their Patrol? Allan	Allany	6	1544	06:38 PM May 20, 2015 by Wombat 280
	Anderson weight distribution hitch from Titan. (Preview) I have one and as never used a hayman Reece WDH can't compare the two. Haven't seen any posts on them so just wondering on pro's an con's. It is easy and quick to hook up once u know how, u don't have to unhook to back up. Was a little bit dearer than the others but I'm very happy with it. Any comments. cheers OMD...	OMD	4	1071	07:35 AM May 20, 2015 by Phillipn
	Hardly techo......but.......... (Preview) Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce	Bruce and Bev	7	1393	10:53 PM May 19, 2015 by The Doo crew
	BEARING FAILURE WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES FITTED (Preview) Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...	Hey Jim	5	1026	01:55 PM May 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Finally.... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	6	1057	01:50 PM May 19, 2015 by Phil C
	22'6" Van is this a HUGE parking problem? (Preview) Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...	Liltacker	8	1363	11:19 PM May 18, 2015 by Graden
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