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03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style mounting fixture. I had my Navman mount break when I went to attach the GPS unit the other day. On the front of the mount is a latching lever that grips the GPS unit and holds it in place. Well it wasn't working and wouldn't latch onto the GPS prop...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

So whats the go Pinocchio....should I fit a secondary filter/water separator BEFORE or AFTER the primary filter?? Some say before some say after. Thanks for all and any help.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I brought two sets of go jacts on the weekend 50% off at Repco =$400.00. For the purpose of moving the boat side ways in the shed to accomadate the new vans arrival in Dec. Got me thinking today, maybe I could bring the new van in forwards (Long Driveway). Unhitch the van and put the van on the jacks a...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi ALL, That means YOU!......... YES YOU!............. ANYTHING STOP LOOKING AND COMMENT. In return I will post Another Joke in the Funnies section after I cook The family a Satay Chicken & rice By 10pm I Promise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay up to night to Check SAT Night LOTTO....

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/do-you-have-dangerous-infinity-cables-in-your-house

robo24 · robo24

i have 500 swift cooker.ignition switch failed.purchased a switch which needs fitting from rear of front panel due to non genuine.does anyone know how to remove front panel which forms entire stove top?

gollymolly · gollymolly

I want to buy Rod an amp meter, any suggestions please

AusQld · AusQld

I have a 2015 Ibis 3.2 kw rooftop A/C, will a Honda 20i generator start and run this unit when ambient temp is above 35c. regards Wayne.

Dougwe · Dougwe

I got my letter today. Actually my daughter rang me and told me it's contence. It stated that Holden do not have the part needed to do the job properly until July so will contact those effected again to arrange for the fix. Yep, mine is one for sure. I rang Holden in Townsville and they said the same thing. N...

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Just after a bit of information about servicing a 4WD winch. I pulled it all down, and it isn't in too bad nick except the needle bearings in one of the planetary gears, and slight marking on the shaft. I have sourced new bearings and will pick them up today. My dilemma is what to lubricate the bearings and...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Thanks to the people who answered my last post about how many ltrs per cubic metres , I have since found out that I am carrying 2 tanks &@82 ltrs each,My question this time is that I still don't think that I am getting the full amount of water in the tanks when I fill them up ,maybe they have an air lock in...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi folks, i have a 2013 Starcraft with 2 60 liter tanks (I think). Recently the 12 volt on board pump ran dry and wouldn't pump from the second tank which shows full on my drifter panel. Took a peek underneath and there is a bit of green muck in some of the clear pipes, but the water is still clean, mind you we...

alwon · alwon

I have a 700w portable generator and am wondering if it is possible to operate a 600w microwave oven with this unit. Bought the generator purely to charge batteries and to run small accessories, but have since become aware that there are low powered microwave ovens available? Allan W.

Phil C · Phil C

gday gang. We have a thetford cassette toilet, over the past 2 years it has a build up of scale on the sides of the cassette. Is there a cheaper way of removing this muck without having to buy the thetford product, which I'm told from other forums doesn't work. My thinking is CLR or vinegar and let it sit f...

Ondabeach · Ondabeach

I just bought 5 pairs of Anderson plugs... then it dawned on me that I already had a drawer full of much better plugs in the workshop. Of course there are advantages of using Anderson plugs, like compatibility with other wanderers of the highways and byways, and that some RV aimed appliances etc may a...

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/01/tesla-announces-low-cost-solar-batteries-elon-musk

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, The new snail has a one piece fibreglass skin over it.Is it strong enough to kneel on to wash and polish, or will I have to do from the sides on the ladder and stretch. I can here Lambie yelling at me, down the track to get off now. The tow truck is bad enough. I have a 900mm platform ladder to stand on, an...

OMD · OMD

Hi all, have fitted the redarc 1225 bcdc charger to my ute and as to plug the solar panels in I have been advised to by pass the regulator as the said unit has a mppt one built into it. My question is how to by pass. one side is easy but the other side not ( to me any way ). cheers OMD

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all, I will be first to admit I know very little about solar. I am in the market for a portable solar setup around 200W. I want to parallel it onto the existing circuit. Firstly is there an array that is robust light and powerful enough for what I want? Secondly hooking up in parallel sounds like the way t...

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	How to repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style GPS mounting fixture. (Preview) Repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style mounting fixture. I had my Navman mount break when I went to attach the GPS unit the other day. On the front of the mount is a latching lever that grips the GPS unit and holds it in place. Well it wasn't working and wouldn't latch onto the GPS prop...	03_Troopy	0	1031	05:20 PM May 10, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	2nd fuel filter/water seperator (Preview) So whats the go Pinocchio....should I fit a secondary filter/water separator BEFORE or AFTER the primary filter?? Some say before some say after. Thanks for all and any help.	Bas + Eve	10	1737	10:27 PM May 9, 2015 by Bas + Eve
	Go JACKS / VEHICLE MOVERS (Preview) Hi all, I brought two sets of go jacts on the weekend 50% off at Repco =$400.00. For the purpose of moving the boat side ways in the shed to accomadate the new vans arrival in Dec. Got me thinking today, maybe I could bring the new van in forwards (Long Driveway). Unhitch the van and put the van on the jacks a...	Hey Jim	2	1122	10:23 PM May 9, 2015 by JackoFJR
	VAN MOVERS SEE my GO JACKS POST please comment.UNDER TECS (Preview) Hi ALL, That means YOU!......... YES YOU!............. ANYTHING STOP LOOKING AND COMMENT. In return I will post Another Joke in the Funnies section after I cook The family a Satay Chicken & rice By 10pm I Promise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay up to night to Check SAT Night LOTTO....	Hey Jim	0	657	06:26 PM May 9, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Faulty INFINITY CABLES (Preview) http://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/do-you-have-dangerous-infinity-cables-in-your-house	oldtrack123	6	1214	11:52 AM May 9, 2015 by Phil C
	peizo (Preview) i have 500 swift cooker.ignition switch failed.purchased a switch which needs fitting from rear of front panel due to non genuine.does anyone know how to remove front panel which forms entire stove top?	robo24	2	965	10:55 AM May 9, 2015 by banjo
	Amp meter (Preview) I want to buy Rod an amp meter, any suggestions please	gollymolly	20	2205	11:04 AM May 8, 2015 by PeterD
	Ibis A/C Honda 20i (Preview) I have a 2015 Ibis 3.2 kw rooftop A/C, will a Honda 20i generator start and run this unit when ambient temp is above 35c. regards Wayne.	AusQld	11	1331	10:34 AM May 8, 2015 by Phil C
	MORE ON THE COLORADO RE-CALL (Preview) I got my letter today. Actually my daughter rang me and told me it's contence. It stated that Holden do not have the part needed to do the job properly until July so will contact those effected again to arrange for the fix. Yep, mine is one for sure. I rang Holden in Townsville and they said the same thing. N...	Dougwe	15	1694	10:24 PM May 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	4WD Winch Service (Preview) Just after a bit of information about servicing a 4WD winch. I pulled it all down, and it isn't in too bad nick except the needle bearings in one of the planetary gears, and slight marking on the shaft. I have sourced new bearings and will pick them up today. My dilemma is what to lubricate the bearings and...	03_Troopy	10	2358	07:46 PM May 7, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	water tank. 2 (Preview) Thanks to the people who answered my last post about how many ltrs per cubic metres , I have since found out that I am carrying 2 tanks &@82 ltrs each,My question this time is that I still don't think that I am getting the full amount of water in the tanks when I fill them up ,maybe they have an air lock in...	cruisaderhilton	10	1396	07:12 PM May 7, 2015 by madaboutled
	Jayco Starcraft water tanks (Preview) Hi folks, i have a 2013 Starcraft with 2 60 liter tanks (I think). Recently the 12 volt on board pump ran dry and wouldn't pump from the second tank which shows full on my drifter panel. Took a peek underneath and there is a bit of green muck in some of the clear pipes, but the water is still clean, mind you we...	Phil C	5	3365	04:14 PM May 7, 2015 by KFT
	Microwave oven (Preview) I have a 700w portable generator and am wondering if it is possible to operate a 600w microwave oven with this unit. Bought the generator purely to charge batteries and to run small accessories, but have since become aware that there are low powered microwave ovens available? Allan W.	alwon	4	1288	03:40 PM May 7, 2015 by briche
	A toilet question (Preview) gday gang. We have a thetford cassette toilet, over the past 2 years it has a build up of scale on the sides of the cassette. Is there a cheaper way of removing this muck without having to buy the thetford product, which I'm told from other forums doesn't work. My thinking is CLR or vinegar and let it sit f...	Phil C	25	2441	10:37 AM May 7, 2015 by madaboutled
	Alternative to Anderson Plugs (Preview) I just bought 5 pairs of Anderson plugs... then it dawned on me that I already had a drawer full of much better plugs in the workshop. Of course there are advantages of using Anderson plugs, like compatibility with other wanderers of the highways and byways, and that some RV aimed appliances etc may a...	Ondabeach	5	5225	07:32 AM May 7, 2015 by Old Col
	Solar Power - Storage (Preview) http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/01/tesla-announces-low-cost-solar-batteries-elon-musk	Cupie	5	1309	10:28 PM May 6, 2015 by Cupie
	Washing the top(roof) Pop Top of the upcoming new snail. (Preview) Hi all, The new snail has a one piece fibreglass skin over it.Is it strong enough to kneel on to wash and polish, or will I have to do from the sides on the ladder and stretch. I can here Lambie yelling at me, down the track to get off now. The tow truck is bad enough. I have a 900mm platform ladder to stand on, an...	Hey Jim	3	856	10:06 PM May 6, 2015 by Bevandy2
	How to by pass the regulator on solar panels. (Preview) Hi all, have fitted the redarc 1225 bcdc charger to my ute and as to plug the solar panels in I have been advised to by pass the regulator as the said unit has a mppt one built into it. My question is how to by pass. one side is easy but the other side not ( to me any way ). cheers OMD	OMD	8	4463	09:15 PM May 6, 2015 by RobnRuth
	Dometic diesel heater ? Is it working properly (Preview) We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...	jbrinks	4	903	02:46 PM May 6, 2015 by Two Strays
	BEST portable solar array please tell me. (Preview) Hi all, I will be first to admit I know very little about solar. I am in the market for a portable solar setup around 200W. I want to parallel it onto the existing circuit. Firstly is there an array that is robust light and powerful enough for what I want? Secondly hooking up in parallel sounds like the way t...	Phil C	18	1619	12:52 PM May 6, 2015 by Dougwe
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