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werkin · werkin

Hi we are travelling over a month period from bundy to eventually Tamborine but inland not coast road. we are in middle of houses sits and have just realised it is Easter and School holidays. any suggestions for camps along the way that might be peaceful ( i can just see most of you saying gee she is joking...

revemike · revemike

Before too long I will be heading off onto the road and want to continue to work as I go (to help pay for our travels). I run a home-based website development / hosting business and need a reliable internet connection that has good national coverage. I wonder if others in the GreyNomad world have simula...

Olley46 · Olley46

Just a question ,what would be the better battery charger, C tech 7stage or a Projecta 7stage,thanks in advance. lance C

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Reading that some of you are going to at Wuruma Dam Who is going to be there at the end of the month Cheers John Oop sorry ended up in the wrong topic try to delete wont work -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Monday 10th of February 2014 03:33:44 PM

elliemike · elliemike

My UNIDEN Mod UH-012 CB radio blew a fuse last week. Well I changed the inline 2amp fuse and the radio is still dead. There is power going to the unit but it is not lighting up or reacting in any way. Now I am faced with, do I try to get it repaired, or just getting a new one. You seem to get charged a $1...

JayDee · JayDee

Some of you may have read this thread before, but I am a great believer in excellent customer service. "I was having trouble with my satellite dish when on the road, and unfortunately and most sadly my supplier has since left us, so through the caravan blog system I was able to make contact with W...

Vic41 · Vic41

I have an RV/Marine 95 Amp sealed battery given to me by a friend (a member of this forum) and I would like to set it up in my vehicle as an auxiliary battery for running my portable 31 litre fridge/freezer when not travelling (eg; free camp etc). Also wired up so it charges either off the main cranking ba...

Colin · Colin

I was wondering if any of the GN has a Isuzu D Max and has encountered issues with a WDH. I have a new Isuzu D Max 2014 and have been advised by Isuzu that they do not recommend a WDH to be fitted. It apparently will void the warranty. I have a factory tow bar fitted and intend to tow a vehicle with a weight of appr...

Hendo · Hendo

Bought a Russell Hobbs oven the other day to take on the road, did some baked veggies in it last night, they were great, have done salmon fillets, pies, frozen fish, chips in it as well, all good. Got to thinking, would this oven use less power than a conventional household oven. It's 1300 watts. It ge...

gooba53 · gooba53

As we had so many offers of help with the computer problem just wanted to give you an update. Stuart used a mixture of all the help and has got to a stage where the computer is usable. Strangely we don't seem (at this stage) to have any data prior to 2009. somebody, but I can't remember who, said as windows do...

Wandering Whitfields · Wandering Whitfields

I left the anode in our HWS in our Jayco Starcraft a bit long. So far I have put WD40 on it and tried nudging it. I thought it may break off. Any hints would be appreciated thanks..Daryl

MaryJane · MaryJane

So I had my brakes and bearing service on a dual axle Jayco. Bearings were replaced. Whenever I hitch up I check the electric brakes. However, after the service I didn't, it was now rush hour and I had to get through the Melbourne suburbs fun times, I just forgot. It didn't take long to notice that braki...

Maggie and Alex · Maggie and Alex

I came across this site with some good ideas. http://theoleguy.blogspot.com.au/

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Hi mates Is here someone who can tell me how thick the foam roof seals of an A'van Aliner are ? If they have to be replaced, are there any alternatives or is it necessary to for the original spare parts ? Kind regards, Berni

barina · barina

Has anyone purchased the full Windows 7 software with key or similar from Ebay?

Plendo · Plendo

Soon I expect I will buy a generator, and given that I really do not expect to use I am planning to buy a cheapy, ex ebay. Recently looked at the new 2 stroke Baumer-AG being sold by AGR, 2KVa, 8.5kg wow that sounds good, but it is rated at 6,500 rpm, I suspect I would get lynched if i tried to use that. Then I loo...

Friar Park · Friar Park

I have two 95a/h batteries that supply my 12v van system. Can i (using appropriate size cabling) run cables direct from my house batteries to the inverter which is fitted with 2 three pin outlets and an on/off switch. There would be no connection to the house circuits, other than to say i would use the sa...

June · June

Recently bought a 1996 Toyota Spacia wagon and when I turn the air con. on low, the motor does not like it, and when I turn the air con. on high, the van stops altogether. Starts again fortunately, after I wait a short while. My concern is does the electrical wiring need attention or is there some other r...

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, Originally we were going to get bonded or clamp ring windows installed into our van but after days of looking and ringing suppliers we have found out that they do not make them for our model Ducato. Now we are considering putting in M/H windows ( for want of a better name ), the ? I have is do these hav...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am looking for a gps that can show a very large speed display. Any clues please? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 12th of March 2014 12:55:08 AM

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	Bundaberg to Toowoomba (Preview) Hi we are travelling over a month period from bundy to eventually Tamborine but inland not coast road. we are in middle of houses sits and have just realised it is Easter and School holidays. any suggestions for camps along the way that might be peaceful ( i can just see most of you saying gee she is joking...	werkin	2	613	08:07 PM Mar 22, 2014 by werkin
	Looking for a reliable internet access provider on the road (outside of cities) (Preview) Before too long I will be heading off onto the road and want to continue to work as I go (to help pay for our travels). I run a home-based website development / hosting business and need a reliable internet connection that has good national coverage. I wonder if others in the GreyNomad world have simula...	revemike	22	1890	04:51 PM Mar 22, 2014 by revemike
	Battery chargers (Preview) Just a question ,what would be the better battery charger, C tech 7stage or a Projecta 7stage,thanks in advance. lance C	Olley46	2	928	04:22 PM Mar 22, 2014 by SnowT
	Waruma Dam (Preview) Reading that some of you are going to at Wuruma Dam Who is going to be there at the end of the month Cheers John Oop sorry ended up in the wrong topic try to delete wont work -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Monday 10th of February 2014 03:33:44 PM	Cruising Cruze	4	995	07:43 AM Mar 22, 2014 by werkin
	CB Radio Repairs. (Preview) My UNIDEN Mod UH-012 CB radio blew a fuse last week. Well I changed the inline 2amp fuse and the radio is still dead. There is power going to the unit but it is not lighting up or reacting in any way. Now I am faced with, do I try to get it repaired, or just getting a new one. You seem to get charged a $1...	elliemike	11	2743	08:35 PM Mar 21, 2014 by Phil C
	Satellite TV on the Road. (Preview) Some of you may have read this thread before, but I am a great believer in excellent customer service. "I was having trouble with my satellite dish when on the road, and unfortunately and most sadly my supplier has since left us, so through the caravan blog system I was able to make contact with W...	JayDee	5	1303	05:44 PM Mar 21, 2014 by _wombat_
	Dual Battery Kits For Portable Fridge Freezer ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have an RV/Marine 95 Amp sealed battery given to me by a friend (a member of this forum) and I would like to set it up in my vehicle as an auxiliary battery for running my portable 31 litre fridge/freezer when not travelling (eg; free camp etc). Also wired up so it charges either off the main cranking ba...	Vic41	33	11774	05:44 PM Mar 21, 2014 by Vic41
	Weight Distribution Hitches (Preview) I was wondering if any of the GN has a Isuzu D Max and has encountered issues with a WDH. I have a new Isuzu D Max 2014 and have been advised by Isuzu that they do not recommend a WDH to be fitted. It apparently will void the warranty. I have a factory tow bar fitted and intend to tow a vehicle with a weight of appr...	Colin	19	7583	05:20 PM Mar 21, 2014 by JayDee
	Portable Oven (Preview) Bought a Russell Hobbs oven the other day to take on the road, did some baked veggies in it last night, they were great, have done salmon fillets, pies, frozen fish, chips in it as well, all good. Got to thinking, would this oven use less power than a conventional household oven. It's 1300 watts. It ge...	Hendo	9	2959	03:54 PM Mar 21, 2014 by msg
	FYI update on computer problem (Preview) As we had so many offers of help with the computer problem just wanted to give you an update. Stuart used a mixture of all the help and has got to a stage where the computer is usable. Strangely we don't seem (at this stage) to have any data prior to 2009. somebody, but I can't remember who, said as windows do...	gooba53	9	1131	08:54 AM Mar 21, 2014 by _wombat_
	How best to remove an anode from a hot water service thats been into long? (Preview) I left the anode in our HWS in our Jayco Starcraft a bit long. So far I have put WD40 on it and tried nudging it. I thought it may break off. Any hints would be appreciated thanks..Daryl	Wandering Whitfields	16	1585	10:30 PM Mar 19, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Electric brakes after a brake and drum service (Preview) So I had my brakes and bearing service on a dual axle Jayco. Bearings were replaced. Whenever I hitch up I check the electric brakes. However, after the service I didn't, it was now rush hour and I had to get through the Melbourne suburbs fun times, I just forgot. It didn't take long to notice that braki...	MaryJane	15	2063	10:30 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	For those with an Avan (Preview) I came across this site with some good ideas. http://theoleguy.blogspot.com.au/	Maggie and Alex	1	815	08:05 PM Mar 19, 2014 by 03_troopy
	A'van Aliner roof seals (Preview) Hi mates Is here someone who can tell me how thick the foam roof seals of an A'van Aliner are ? If they have to be replaced, are there any alternatives or is it necessary to for the original spare parts ? Kind regards, Berni	BTSV_Berni	9	9968	06:38 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Vic41
	Buying Micosoft software from Ebay (Preview) Has anyone purchased the full Windows 7 software with key or similar from Ebay?	barina	25	1783	01:24 PM Mar 18, 2014 by _wombat_
	Generator Rating(s) (Preview) Soon I expect I will buy a generator, and given that I really do not expect to use I am planning to buy a cheapy, ex ebay. Recently looked at the new 2 stroke Baumer-AG being sold by AGR, 2KVa, 8.5kg wow that sounds good, but it is rated at 6,500 rpm, I suspect I would get lynched if i tried to use that. Then I loo...	Plendo	8	5222	12:49 AM Mar 18, 2014 by oldtrack123
	installing 2400w inverter (Preview) I have two 95a/h batteries that supply my 12v van system. Can i (using appropriate size cabling) run cables direct from my house batteries to the inverter which is fitted with 2 three pin outlets and an on/off switch. There would be no connection to the house circuits, other than to say i would use the sa...	Friar Park	6	1073	12:52 PM Mar 17, 2014 by brian
	Air conditioner help. (Preview) Recently bought a 1996 Toyota Spacia wagon and when I turn the air con. on low, the motor does not like it, and when I turn the air con. on high, the van stops altogether. Starts again fortunately, after I wait a short while. My concern is does the electrical wiring need attention or is there some other r...	June	8	1178	01:29 AM Mar 17, 2014 by June
	Installing a window (Preview) Hi all, Originally we were going to get bonded or clamp ring windows installed into our van but after days of looking and ringing suppliers we have found out that they do not make them for our model Ducato. Now we are considering putting in M/H windows ( for want of a better name ), the ? I have is do these hav...	Woolly	6	884	08:14 AM Mar 16, 2014 by Woolly
	GPS (Preview) I am looking for a gps that can show a very large speed display. Any clues please? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 12th of March 2014 12:55:08 AM	aussie_paul	18	3633	02:33 AM Mar 16, 2014 by Joe50
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