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Cb radios usefull types
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Hi My truck has two CB radios, they were in it when I purchased it. I have not heard much of interest on either. Could people tell me what the difference is between the two types in easy understandable language. Secondly what type should I use for Nomad purposes when I get out of town a bit. Thirdly how shou...
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Jaahn
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Possible TV problem averted....
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While chasing down the dc voltage drop I noticed the green amplifier "on" light flicker when I moved the Wineguard amp. It appears when being soldered, the solderer!! did a lousy job at the Wineguard factory. It really would not have been nice while away to have an intermittant fault. I re...
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aussie_paul
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Mail ? what options are there?
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Hi we are about to start travelling and would like some advice on what to do with our mail, we don't really have anyone to ask to use their address and forward to us, but the only option we have seen doing a search seems really expencive, any ideas please?
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BlodandPJ
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2 way radio
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Just wondering what is the best channel to be on up north of w.a. With not to much chit chat. Cheers Bowsie1
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bowsie1
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Mounting a fire extinguisher
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I have a GU Patrol wagon and i want to mount a fire extinguisher on the panel by the rear left hand door A rear seatbelt runs down behind this panel i think Am i going to damage the belt if i put a couple of screws in this panel? Other position suggestions would be appreciated Allan
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Allany
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Weights....
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to have the Pajero and van washed by a good friend and his daughter while I watched and sweated!!!! They own a truck contracting business, and also have a weighbridge. I had all the water tanks full and gear loaded as well as 3 x 10 liter water containers in the van,and incl...
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aussie_paul
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tool box
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Hi all. Looking for info re a toolbox set up in the back of my BT50 dual cab towing a fifth wheeler. Any ideas including photos would be great. Cheers Wayne.
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diwayne
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Washing Machine Bowl Protector (2)
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I have a Lemair XQB22 top loading washing machine and the bowl protector is now beyond repair. Does anyone know if you can buy a replacement and if so from where? Otherwise any suggestions to keep the bowl stable while travelling would be much appreciated. Cheers CJ
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cjt55
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Caravan Park
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Good Park to stay with a pet at Merimbula or close by
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Renrut
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Genquip Generator
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hi all just came across an ad for a 3300 watt genquid genny for $1899.00. this is considerably less than a Yamaha one for the same wattage. they are being sold at TJM but also have their own website. my question is has anyone got one - does anyone know about these. Don't want to get a lemon just for the sak...
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rollingstone
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new vehicle and a 2013 uk bailey caravan.
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Hello to anyone who can help me with my questions. I have a new nissan nivara ute with air bags fitted.I have only done 6,000 klms so springs are not bedded in yet. Being a twin cab ute i have been told i should put some sort of load in the back to weight it down.I bought a near new Bailey orion van yesterday an...
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beehive
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Correct Towing Gear
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Have just purchased a Nissan Navara D40 Auto. I am towing a Viscount Newport 17'6" caravan. Request advice as to what is the recommended gear for towing of the van. i.e., leave the auto in drive with overdrive on/off?? Owners manual is very sketchy with regards to info when towing caravans. I h...
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micols51
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no secure connection
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After running cccleaner last night. I had to reload my tabs in Firefox. But I cannot get the Facebook page, tells me no secure connection,. I have tried going in from other websites but seems to have completely blocked Facebook. Any ideas please?
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barina
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Tow ball weight, legal - insurance
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Hi, just searched tow ball weight in old forums. It has been asked if you loaded your van heavier than the vans compliance tow ball weight but about 10% of gross weight but less than the tugs weight would it be legal ? One reply said yes . My question is, is this right ? I've been told if your van is over wei...
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Stl
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Vans wiyh slide outs
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In my search for the ultimate life on the road van, I have decided 5th wheelers deprive me of somewhere to put a tinny. So a search on the net today I found a 27' American made van with slide outsSlide outs how dust proof/water proof are they.27' is it too longIt has AU compliance I'm considering making th...
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Gundog
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GPS location on Hema Maps using an IPAD
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Hi all, appreciate your advice. I am considering purchasing the Hema Maps to use offline on an IPad. ( Ipad Air with Wi-Fi & Cellular). I have been told that the IPad GPS uses mobile phone towers to locate your position. Therefore, the Ipad GPS cannot be used in remote locations. Does anyone have a...
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peter1
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Cleaning fly mesh on roof vents
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Our van has the 2 x 4 seasons vents and two wind-up vents each with fly mesh under them. Given how far into the centre of the roof they are - particularly the 4 seasons ones, how do you clean off the red dust, leaves, bugs and other rubbish off them
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Bruce and Bev
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Television Reception in caravans
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Our TV reception in our van is just hopeless... in bad weather, rainy or windy or both, no reception at all and in poor reception areas picture keeps breaking up all the time. Any ideas please about the best aerials or satellite dishes to install. We are pretty "green " about all of this stuff...
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Margi
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12 Volt Fans
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Due to the high temperatures we are currently experiencing in SA I want to get a suitable 12 volt fan to use when free camping. I would be grateful for advice on models that really are efficient. I have looked at the oscillating type which can be fixed to either the wall or ceiling however they need to be wi...
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Bravehearts
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Tug wiring for van fridge
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I am rewiring the tug. (not happy with the way it was set up originally). I am running a separate wire from the start battery to an andersen plug for the van fridge. Would there be any problems with running this wire through a redarc V.S.R. (I have a spare one) to eliminate possibility of a flat start batte...
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