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trailer plugs
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Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...
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solar installation quote
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hi all we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves. thx debs and graeme
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What do people think of Windows 8?
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We had to buy a new laptop (well, we thought we had to but maybe not after all!) and of course it came with Windows 8. Oh boy. Why do they make it so different to Windows 7? Has anyone else struggled with it like I am?
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Radio in a Coaster Ideas
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We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...
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Murraman
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Towing with Jayco/Fiat Optimum
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Has anyone towed a Suzuki Jimni with a Jayco/Fiat Ducato Optimum motorhome ? Rated towing capacity is 1200kg,Suzuki is about1000kg so I guess an A frame would be the way to go.Suzuki dealers in Adelaide have no idea if this is ok but I'm sure I,ve seen them on the road.Would front wheel drive tractio...
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NoelLee
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Curved awning supports
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We are contemplating getting a set of these for our 25ft Jayco Sterling awning. Half of us is concerned about high winds and the possibility of damage to the van not to mention being blown away if there is a gale. Anybody out here with these fitted? And any advice regarding their reliability?
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handycapped
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4x4 TYRE PRESSURES
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Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...
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Water Filters
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I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...
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Bike Racks
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Can anyone offer advice on fitting a bike rack to my van, and if so any recommendations on manufacturer. Thanks
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tyres 265/65r17
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Hi just wondering what "you " think is the best buy, highway use only. They are to go onto a 2012 bt 50 dual cab 4x4 used primarily for towing a van.
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Stl
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Replacing awning
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Just wondering if anybody has replaced (vinyl part only) awning and where can you buy vinyl awning part only. Everywhere I look it appears you have to buy the whole thing. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Rgds
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gitsho
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Electricity 103 for laypeople
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Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...
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Crockie
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thetford toilet light
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hi all our thetford toilet full light dosent work anymore any ideas ho to fix it , checked the fuse its ok , but have been told , not too shake it when we clean it and its empty withnew charge of chem in it thanks grae and deb
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grae and deb
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Dongles
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[spoiler] Yes, I'm a Dinosaur. What is a "WIFI Dongle"? How do they work? Would they be an advantage for a Grey Nomad on the road wanting to use his/her laptop or iPad??
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Electric motorhome step
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Hi all. Wondering if anyone knows about this. Our Jayco Conquest step has been getting soft. It bends down when stepping onto it. I tightened the nuts to the chassis but it seems that the mechanism is worn. Took it to a repair yard yesterday and they replaced it with a Techna Nuova Mapa model. Apart from t...
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Water tank wonders
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New to all this so apology's if this is a previous subject. Our Statewide van has twin water tanks. The rear one is about 3ft x 3ft by 10 inches. The centre one is a big blow moulded black tank that runs from side to side maybe 5ft long and 12 inches square. The rear one fills easily but the centre one back fire...
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How do you secure your towing Hitch
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Just curious as to the preferred option to secure your hitch to the tow bar ? How tight a fit is your pin.
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Electrical van maintenance.
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Hi all This is a touchy subject because there are those that would have all maintenance carried out by a tradesperson and others that do anything they want including 240V stuff. DO NOT EVER DO YOU OWN 240 volt WORK!!! Get an electrician This has been repeated over and over, its worth your life to comply....
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My failed Fridge Mod
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I'm always tinkering with my 3 way fridge to improve performance. The latest mod was a dismal failure. In my case the top vent of the fridge is too low with about half of it not above the fins. So I got a piece of plastic blind slat & glued it in place so that it covered the lower section of the vent opening...
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Semiconductors
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Hi folks I have had a request to present a burst on semi conductors. I hope its easy to understand, haven't done this for years. The basic building blocks for semi conductors start with quad valency elements (meaning 4 electrons in the outer orbit) such as silicon and germanium. Now by themselves thes...
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