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Bessie · Bessie

After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.

livethedream · livethedream

We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

Can any of you shutterbugs out there tell me if its possible and if so how to change photo size of my library of shots , taken with camera set on 7m, so as to make them suitable for sending by e-mail ? I hate modern technology and why don't cameras come with decent size manuals these days ? Hope somebody can h...

powerstream · powerstream

I have just read the closed ampfibian thread and would like to state the following. The use of a product of approved components to make an ampfibian type of product is covered by AS/NZS3190 which is the RCD standard both fixed and portable and as it contains an RCD it becomes a Declared Article under the...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Is anyone using a 12 Volt heater and is it successful. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations on brand and availability.

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day. I know this subject has come up before but a search cannot find it. Has anyone had the problems with the drivers seat going down fixed? A dealer in Townsville confirmed the defect and that Mazda know about it. I have now arrived back at home (Darwin) and saw our dealer. They too confirmed that Mazd...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I am a dedicated reader of Techies Corner sub-forum and I have made the following statement previously but thought I would put it here as friendly feedback. My favourite threads are the "electrical threads" - better than watching World Championship Wrestling. I have yet to figu...

shekon · shekon

A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again. So my question, is it hard t...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I tested the Breaksafe battery and it is low. Found the paperwork and it should charge from car. Connected 12 pin plug, started vehicle, and no charge light!!! At the moment I have connected the load terminals of the solar regulator to the external charging terminals on the Breaksafe unit, and charge...

Renrut · Renrut

Our 100 Series 99 model Turbo Diesel Landcruiser, gets stuck in 5th Gear , even though the gearbox has been rebuilt has anyone else had these problems , would appreciate any information Thanks

reesehead · reesehead

Hi Team, I have searched but can't find info. about connecting portable solar, deep cycle and the inverter so I can use my cpap machine when camping. Question, do I need to monitor the battery so it doesn't get too low, or will the inverter control that. Sorry I have just started my cpap and I need to pow...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Corevision Limited 4 Socket Powerboard Outlet PRA number: 2014/14352Date published: 3rd October 2014Product informationProduct description 4 Sockets Outlet Powerboards PBE-04Identifying features Avisen - UCA406C, marked with approval number SAA11902EA at the back of the productWha...

Esperian · Esperian

Here is some of my personal experience with batteries: I bought a 100 Amh (Amper-Hours) deep cycle Flooded Acid type battery at the, Supercheap Cars, for 220 AUD, some 3 years ago. It served me working without any serious problem till about May this year, and after even 48 hour time recharge on smalle...

Phil C · Phil C

Go to https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1055935

Vic41 · Vic41

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t58648321/406mhz-safety-beacons/

bab600 · bab600

Hello from wet and windy Naracoorte our friend who is travelling in his van with us is having a problem with his gps (tomtom) he thinks the model isN14644 and he wants to know what to look for when he googles tomtom to find an update. Hoping someone can help, because it's cold and Bl.......y WINDY we th...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/2005/06/leds-are-safe-fact-or-fiction.html-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Thursday 2nd of October 2014 12:32:07 PM...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

It seems that this strip light has 3 parts in there LED Can I make from B R & G one connection ??? Cheers John

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

On the last two times that I have started the system I have experienced a large explosion upon start-up. I must say that I have travelled over some dirt roads and it could have some dust issues.but let me tell you more about the startup process. I click the switch, walk around to the unit, wait for the tic,...

sheeds · sheeds

This amendment /deletion by Canberra's Department of Infrastructure and Transport(DIT) is totally unnecessary and leaves manufacturers to only rely on commonly recognised "best practices" in the RV Industry,where fortunately 99.99% extend engine exhaust and any other accessor...

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	A must have (Preview) After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.	Bessie	13	1588	09:04 PM Oct 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Aluminium box for front of a Supreme Territory van (Preview) We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work	livethedream	3	864	02:43 PM Oct 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	digital photos (Preview) Can any of you shutterbugs out there tell me if its possible and if so how to change photo size of my library of shots , taken with camera set on 7m, so as to make them suitable for sending by e-mail ? I hate modern technology and why don't cameras come with decent size manuals these days ? Hope somebody can h...	oakforddavo	18	1581	11:42 PM Oct 8, 2014 by PeterD
	AMPFIBIAN Copy (Preview) I have just read the closed ampfibian thread and would like to state the following. The use of a product of approved components to make an ampfibian type of product is covered by AS/NZS3190 which is the RCD standard both fixed and portable and as it contains an RCD it becomes a Declared Article under the...	powerstream	10	1134	11:32 PM Oct 8, 2014 by KFT
	12Volt Heaters (Preview) Is anyone using a 12 Volt heater and is it successful. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations on brand and availability.	Bravehearts	11	1032	06:59 PM Oct 7, 2014 by Blue
	BT50 drivers seat. (Preview) G'day. I know this subject has come up before but a search cannot find it. Has anyone had the problems with the drivers seat going down fixed? A dealer in Townsville confirmed the defect and that Mazda know about it. I have now arrived back at home (Darwin) and saw our dealer. They too confirmed that Mazd...	ballast2	14	3946	12:06 PM Oct 7, 2014 by sangroper
	Electrical Threads (Preview) Gday... I am a dedicated reader of Techies Corner sub-forum and I have made the following statement previously but thought I would put it here as friendly feedback. My favourite threads are the "electrical threads" - better than watching World Championship Wrestling. I have yet to figu...	rockylizard	4	795	11:17 AM Oct 7, 2014 by bab600
	TV Antenna. (Preview) A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again. So my question, is it hard t...	shekon	10	1325	11:16 AM Oct 7, 2014 by Cupie
	My continuing electrical learning curve.. (Preview) I tested the Breaksafe battery and it is low. Found the paperwork and it should charge from car. Connected 12 pin plug, started vehicle, and no charge light!!! At the moment I have connected the load terminals of the solar regulator to the external charging terminals on the Breaksafe unit, and charge...	aussie_paul	20	1588	11:11 AM Oct 7, 2014 by Phil C
	5th Gear gets stuck in landcruiser (Preview) Our 100 Series 99 model Turbo Diesel Landcruiser, gets stuck in 5th Gear , even though the gearbox has been rebuilt has anyone else had these problems , would appreciate any information Thanks	Renrut	3	1413	08:33 PM Oct 6, 2014 by Baz421
	Connecting solar, batteries and inverter. (Preview) Hi Team, I have searched but can't find info. about connecting portable solar, deep cycle and the inverter so I can use my cpap machine when camping. Question, do I need to monitor the battery so it doesn't get too low, or will the inverter control that. Sorry I have just started my cpap and I need to pow...	reesehead	6	1052	08:01 PM Oct 6, 2014 by Blue
	RECALL Reject shop 4 outlet power board (Preview) Corevision Limited 4 Socket Powerboard Outlet PRA number: 2014/14352Date published: 3rd October 2014Product informationProduct description 4 Sockets Outlet Powerboards PBE-04Identifying features Avisen - UCA406C, marked with approval number SAA11902EA at the back of the productWha...	oldtrack123	3	1265	04:12 PM Oct 6, 2014 by Phil C
	Getting Cheap and Safer Batteries (Preview) Here is some of my personal experience with batteries: I bought a 100 Amh (Amper-Hours) deep cycle Flooded Acid type battery at the, Supercheap Cars, for 220 AUD, some 3 years ago. It served me working without any serious problem till about May this year, and after even 48 hour time recharge on smalle...	Esperian	8	1336	11:21 PM Oct 5, 2014 by Esperian
	Product Recall (Preview) Go to https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1055935	Phil C	4	1009	10:35 AM Oct 5, 2014 by Vic41
	Safety Beacons (from General) (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t58648321/406mhz-safety-beacons/	Vic41	6	1125	02:07 PM Oct 3, 2014 by Baz421
	to too gps (Preview) Hello from wet and windy Naracoorte our friend who is travelling in his van with us is having a problem with his gps (tomtom) he thinks the model isN14644 and he wants to know what to look for when he googles tomtom to find an update. Hoping someone can help, because it's cold and Bl.......y WINDY we th...	bab600	4	823	09:19 PM Oct 2, 2014 by bab600
	Eye damage from LED lights (Preview) http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/2005/06/leds-are-safe-fact-or-fiction.html-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Thursday 2nd of October 2014 12:32:07 PM...	oldtrack123	1	1275	05:57 PM Oct 2, 2014 by Vic41
	connecting wires ??? (Preview) It seems that this strip light has 3 parts in there LED Can I make from B R & G one connection ??? Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	5	895	11:17 AM Oct 2, 2014 by bill12
	Suburban Gas Ho****er problem. (Preview) On the last two times that I have started the system I have experienced a large explosion upon start-up. I must say that I have travelled over some dirt roads and it could have some dust issues.but let me tell you more about the startup process. I click the switch, walk around to the unit, wait for the tic,...	Motorhomer13	7	924	08:18 PM Oct 1, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	ADR42/04 unnecessary deletion for Motorhomes (Preview) This amendment /deletion by Canberra's Department of Infrastructure and Transport(DIT) is totally unnecessary and leaves manufacturers to only rely on commonly recognised "best practices" in the RV Industry,where fortunately 99.99% extend engine exhaust and any other accessor...	sheeds	3	3261	07:22 PM Oct 1, 2014 by pcm947
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