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legendgj · legendgj

Can anyone please tell me what brake controller I should have in my Land Cruiser for a 22ft caravan that I will be purchasing , It has a Redarc Eb Electric Brake controller at the moment.

Ontos45 · Ontos45

Went to get some pictures in my pictures library yesterday and got a msg. Pictures.library-ms is no longer working. Same went for docs. vids. music etc. Panic, thought lost the lot but no, still accessible through my Photo program.......? Went on google (thank God for google) and got this fix, http:...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.erac.gov.au/images/Downloads/Erac%202009-2010.pdf

Radar · Radar

Hi All. Need some real help here, our very old lap top needs replacing, our home PC on it's last legs and we are a bit confused what to replace them with for when we travel. We do have a very late model Samsung Tablet that I play with which will do most things, then I feel we need a real computer to do our photos r...

Totalrv · Totalrv

If anyone has a Vast system with a bad picture,chances are it's because it wired up using RCA leads,they need HDMI cables to solve the problem,20m HDMI cables aren't cheap but it fixed the problem.

Sheba · Sheba

I've already posted this in the Hints and Tips thread. http://www.bogout.com/ Cheers, Sheba.

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, We need to buy some kind of jack in case of a flat tyre. Our chassis on the caravan is 3 and a half ton. we have heard of a jockey wheel that is on a plate and some kind of jack. can anyone recommend a good one. thanks.

gollymolly · gollymolly

We have nearly finished our full renovation of the van and the bench top splash back and table were in beige which doesn't fit in with our decor any more. I have come across this product called Rust-oleum Count top transformation in Charcoal granite look. Purchased it from Bunnings and they tell me it a...

Murraman · Murraman

I have a Response QM-3761 (9 inch) reversing camera setup in the Coaster, Been there since we bought it. But now it is playing up. After about 10 min of running it will go crazy with lines running across the screen picture goes dark will switch on and off etc. Now I have rewired it and made no difference as I...

barina · barina

Has anyone with a Sprinter had to replace the combination switch??

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We have both our hard floor camper as well as a tandem trailer with our boat.What I would like to know is, do the caravans set up with tandem bogies suffer from tire wear/ bad camber like our boat trailer. Or are they engineered more up market? For years we have trailered our boat across australia t...

revemike · revemike

I have a friend who is having issues with his TrailerMate. This is what he has told me.... I wonder if anyone can offer a solution? "Trailmate does not go up or down with the pump handle. Have bleed air from the cylinder and checked fluid level ( it was down so refilled to within 20mm of top as instruct...

iana · iana

I am considering getting a Fifth wheeler made for us, and have been putting thought to the additions that can/should be installed. One of those accessories is the fixed digital TV aerial. Your van is parked in the site and there are hills and trees, do you get reception, or does it cut out all the time? Sh...

kiwijims · kiwijims

"HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...

TAJ · TAJ

information please on settings on van battery charger pulse model OC SW121160 either 2/8/16 amps 3 settings calcium / sealed wet / gel / 3 settings battery is a LION 120 AH wet filled with acid thanks RAY

Fidele · Fidele

We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...

Marken · Marken

Hi All Some time ago I was learning all about caravans and 12 volt systems and came across an article by Colyn Rivers. In the article he showed a calculation wheel which demonstrated what you need to multiply by what to get amps, ohms or anything else connected with power calcs. Does anyone know where I c...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

I'm looking to get a alarm for my ute canopy does any of you has an idea for what to get Thanks John

legendgj · legendgj

Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.

DeBe · DeBe

Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.

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	Brake controllers for vechile (Preview) Can anyone please tell me what brake controller I should have in my Land Cruiser for a 22ft caravan that I will be purchasing , It has a Redarc Eb Electric Brake controller at the moment.	legendgj	5	927	09:03 AM Jan 26, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Pictures.library-ms lost....fix (Preview) Went to get some pictures in my pictures library yesterday and got a msg. Pictures.library-ms is no longer working. Same went for docs. vids. music etc. Panic, thought lost the lot but no, still accessible through my Photo program.......? Went on google (thank God for google) and got this fix, http:...	Ontos45	5	939	03:34 PM Jan 25, 2015 by Santa
	REcall M SPA inflatable Spas (Preview) http://www.erac.gov.au/images/Downloads/Erac%202009-2010.pdf	oldtrack123	0	572	05:31 PM Jan 24, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Replacement computer for travel. (Preview) Hi All. Need some real help here, our very old lap top needs replacing, our home PC on it's last legs and we are a bit confused what to replace them with for when we travel. We do have a very late model Samsung Tablet that I play with which will do most things, then I feel we need a real computer to do our photos r...	Radar	22	2483	05:14 PM Jan 24, 2015 by Santa
	Vast Vansat (Preview) If anyone has a Vast system with a bad picture,chances are it's because it wired up using RCA leads,they need HDMI cables to solve the problem,20m HDMI cables aren't cheap but it fixed the problem.	Totalrv	1	1101	05:05 PM Jan 24, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Bog Aide. (Preview) I've already posted this in the Hints and Tips thread. http://www.bogout.com/ Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	11	2026	11:29 PM Jan 23, 2015 by hako
	hydraulic jack (Preview) Hi Everyone, We need to buy some kind of jack in case of a flat tyre. Our chassis on the caravan is 3 and a half ton. we have heard of a jockey wheel that is on a plate and some kind of jack. can anyone recommend a good one. thanks.	the rocket	21	3293	05:41 PM Jan 23, 2015 by Totalrv
	Bench top and splash backs transformation (Preview) We have nearly finished our full renovation of the van and the bench top splash back and table were in beige which doesn't fit in with our decor any more. I have come across this product called Rust-oleum Count top transformation in Charcoal granite look. Purchased it from Bunnings and they tell me it a...	gollymolly	3	847	10:18 AM Jan 23, 2015 by gollymolly
	Reversing Camera problem (Preview) I have a Response QM-3761 (9 inch) reversing camera setup in the Coaster, Been there since we bought it. But now it is playing up. After about 10 min of running it will go crazy with lines running across the screen picture goes dark will switch on and off etc. Now I have rewired it and made no difference as I...	Murraman	6	1956	09:00 AM Jan 23, 2015 by Jim Moon
	Combination Switch - Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) Has anyone with a Sprinter had to replace the combination switch??	barina	0	593	12:59 PM Jan 22, 2015 by barina
	Tyre wear on tandem trailers (Preview) Hi all, We have both our hard floor camper as well as a tandem trailer with our boat.What I would like to know is, do the caravans set up with tandem bogies suffer from tire wear/ bad camber like our boat trailer. Or are they engineered more up market? For years we have trailered our boat across australia t...	Hey Jim	10	5394	09:27 AM Jan 22, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Issue wit Trailermate (Preview) I have a friend who is having issues with his TrailerMate. This is what he has told me.... I wonder if anyone can offer a solution? "Trailmate does not go up or down with the pump handle. Have bleed air from the cylinder and checked fluid level ( it was down so refilled to within 20mm of top as instruct...	revemike	15	3243	09:30 PM Jan 20, 2015 by revemike
	Digital TV, your experiences please. (Preview) I am considering getting a Fifth wheeler made for us, and have been putting thought to the additions that can/should be installed. One of those accessories is the fixed digital TV aerial. Your van is parked in the site and there are hills and trees, do you get reception, or does it cut out all the time? Sh...	iana	9	1568	07:31 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Totalrv
	NISSAN PATROL SPEEDO TROUBLES (Preview) "HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...	kiwijims	21	5198	10:18 PM Jan 19, 2015 by hako
	settings on battery charger (Preview) information please on settings on van battery charger pulse model OC SW121160 either 2/8/16 amps 3 settings calcium / sealed wet / gel / 3 settings battery is a LION 120 AH wet filled with acid thanks RAY	TAJ	2	990	12:55 PM Jan 19, 2015 by TAJ
	Carrying spare fuel over the Nullabor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...	Fidele	37	3902	05:25 PM Jan 18, 2015 by The Phantom
	Electrical calculation wheel (Colyn Rivers) (Preview) Hi All Some time ago I was learning all about caravans and 12 volt systems and came across an article by Colyn Rivers. In the article he showed a calculation wheel which demonstrated what you need to multiply by what to get amps, ohms or anything else connected with power calcs. Does anyone know where I c...	Marken	3	1246	04:45 PM Jan 18, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	alarm for canopy (Preview) I'm looking to get a alarm for my ute canopy does any of you has an idea for what to get Thanks John	Cruising Cruze	10	2392	06:17 PM Jan 17, 2015 by mr glassies
	Tow ball ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.	legendgj	38	4971	11:47 AM Jan 17, 2015 by The Doo crew
	ENGEL MRFT-5400-G4 comp failure (Preview) Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.	DeBe	8	2704	06:07 PM Jan 15, 2015 by DeBe
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