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Vast satellite receiver
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Hi all, thinking of upgrading our sat receiver as it's a 240volt model and I would like a 12 volt one. There are quite a few types and models available so any suggestions as to which one to get would be appreciated. Are the ones with a built in hard drive any better ? We would like to record programs as the goo...
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robcer
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Seat problem with Mazda BT 50
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Wondering if Mazda BT 50 owners are having trouble with their driver seats going down, loosing height on its own? We pump ours up several times a day and it continues to loose height. Mazda Australia have said they haven't had other complaints about this but on our travels we have already met other ow...
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gooba53
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fixing solar panels
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Hi All I am wanting to fix some panels on the roof I want to sicka the mounts down with no screws like most do but I find the van paneling on the roof very floppy is it ok to stick to that being lose like that cheers snap
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snap1946
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Thetford Fridge
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I just got a new motor home that has a Thetford fridge - 3 way N401.3 There is no indication: 1. If on 12 volts (old motor home a green light came on) 2. If on 240 volts (old motor home a red light came on) 2. If on gas with the old motor home the ignition orange light would go out when the flame was alight - if gas ru...
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laurieoz
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Footrest Brackets
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I have been trying to find where to buy the Spring Loaded Lift up/Drop down brackets used under the Footrests on most of the new vans with the Cafe Dinette type seating arrangement. Most on-line are overseas or expensive although I have seen a couple of White Painted bckts. I have tried most of the Hard...
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KevKim37
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Help to fix blind on avan Rhys
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I have and Avan Rhys and one of the blinds has jammed. It seems that the thread that feed through the actual blind wormer hass worn and the outer sheath has separated from the centre making the blind jam when I try and pull it up or down. Has anyone had this happen and if so what did you do about it?? thanks i...
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Evie n Rhys
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Generator won't turnover - need help
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Having run generator (Onan Microquiet 3600) one morning a week ago. I returned home that night (wife watching tv) and noticed batteries very low. Naturally gen wouldn't start. Recharged batteries by driving with same result. Since then four new 130AMP AVG replacements installed. Primer light...
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Grandrey
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Cleaning Modern Vehicle Engines ?
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With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...
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Vic41
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Need a 12v solar setup for my caravan? Any reccomended installers? Near Wonthaggi or Cranbourne?
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Hi, the old poptop viscount i have has an 80w flexible solar panel on the roof but nothing else is setup, has anyone got any reccomendations please for an installer who does good work and is reasonably priced? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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hokianga
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Isuzu D-max Cruise Control
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This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...
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elliemike
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Windows 8.1 --- two months on.
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In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...
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Santa
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JUST ADDED MORE TO MY THREAD BELOW
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Thought I'd just mention it now as the original thread will be out of site on page two soon. Sorry if this upsets some. As you can see I have a small problem with fonts as I had to do things a different way to start with. Will get it sorted soon when I get a chance.
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Dougwe
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How to Lock Your Car and Why ....
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How to Lock Your Car and Why (This has Happened on SunshineCoast) An incident similar to this happened to a friend who parked at a shopping center, on the Sunshine Coastabout a month ago, There was no sign of a breakin but he lost Laptop, Navman,Camera, and other valuables from his car and the boot...
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aussie_paul
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Sedan Conversion
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http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jiQDAAAAMBAJ&...
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arthur
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Pajero spare wheel lift kit...
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$111.95 and an hours work and we can now open the Pajero rear door while still connected!!!! Aussie Paul.
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aussie_paul
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dring water test kits
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what do people do to test the drinking ability of water when there stopped at a creek river or stream. if they are going to top up there water tanks.
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ray sally
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Solar Panel
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http://outbaxcamping.com.au/solar-panels/solar-panels-chargers/140w...
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Murraman
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Mini Heki Skylight screen and blind
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Hi all, I have had a complete failure with both of my skylight screens. As you know they normally slide from one side to the other but the strings inside have become stuck and consequently broken the plastic supports. I am trying to save a few bucks by rebuilding but can not work out the assembly configur...
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Dolly
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Fuel Pick-up Problem
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Hi there, I have an issue that maybe someone out there in motorhome land can give me some advice. As you can see...I drive a big bus and the fuel tank contains apporox 350 litres. My useage is about 2.5 to 2.8 klms per litre....So I should be able to travel well over 600+ Ks. However on recent trips I only get...
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Motorhomer13
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Wiring Question
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I have a 12-pin flat plug on my vehicle for use with the caravan. I have bought a mac raclight so I can illuminate the numberplate when carrying my bike. I need to wire the "mac raclight" to a 7-pin flat plug so I can use it with the fitting on my vehicle. Problem is that the mac raclight only...
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