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tezza n tomoko · tezza n tomoko

Hello all I recently asked opinions re landcruiser workmate as a tow vehicle I have had a look but not really happy with it for our purpose so I have always been a Toyota man but have looked at 2012 Nissan patrol 3.0 litre turbo diesel I am sure many travellers have this vehicle is it capable of towing a 23-2...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I know there's a zillion threads about caravan TV antennas on the forum but I've been checking various Wineguard models lately at fairly big bucks, plus more for installation. I'm not a TV tragic. I watch news and current affairs and that's about it... and figure I'll probably watch less on the road. S...

DEBnWEG · DEBnWEG

Hello all, I'm looking for some assistance with my Jayco Heritage mounted clock as it does not work! Is it battery operated ... If so, where and how do I access the battery as I cannot find it. Can it be fixed? Has anyone replaced it with something more modern or nautical? If so, how and what with? This is th...

mini57 · mini57

what size system do I need to run a 240v 120ltr fridge and a few led lights

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

This morning we went out to get the Honda 20i Genny after considering we decided to buy the local dealer to keep supporting local busines what would be a loss of 91 dollars to us As per phone conversation we done the deal over the phone this week including the 200 dollar special Honda Gift Pack But low and b...

thomas01 · thomas01

If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...

johnnz · johnnz

It's now been a week and about 1000 kms since having the diesel pump diaphragm replaced. And what a difference, the engine now idles correctly and the difference in power especially going uphill is noticeable. So any Coaster owners experiencing similar engine issues, get that part replaced....

Davemate · Davemate

Has anybody had experience with the Pro Series WDH supplied by Camec. Thanks David.

Mick Woolnough · Mick Woolnough

HI all. our waeco cr-140 is on the blink. showing 3 red flashes, googled it and it says the rotor is jammed . the pressure difference in the cooling system is too high (> 5 bar). turn fridge off for 10 mins and restart. tried that but still nothing. any help would be more then welcome. take care Mick

bab600 · bab600

Hi all Just back from a 2 week break in the van and our Truma hot water decided to play up on elctricity only 14mths old it work perfectly last year for 20000klms and it decided to poop it self but it works fine on gas ANY thoughts ?? Regards Brian

kiwijims · kiwijims

G'day All, Could anyone tell me where I can get replacement mirror glass for my extension mirrors ? Glass for This is type of mirror x 2 is what I require........ Thanks kiwijims

Davemate · Davemate

My tow vehicle is fitted with air bag suspension and the caravan we are buying will be fitted with Al-Ko ESC. Can members advise whether we will need a WDH as well. Many thanks David.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Looking for some advice we are looking to take out out current dining setup and installing two lounge style chairs and a trifold table into our Jayco Heritage van see avatar for van picture. The chairs we have seen to date have been too wide to fit into the area available and captains chairs don't recli...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

This subject has probably been covered before seeing as the law was changed sometime ago, never the less I just found out about it today. The law in NSW says you have to have a breakaway monitor in the cabin of your tug. I have a tekonsha breakaway switch but having trouble finding a monitor for it. Q 1. Any...

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday well we just got one installed from access antennas perth. Very professional job bit pricey but ive just come inside from playing with it.And its as simple as pushing one button And hey presto a total of 48 Secounds later it is all up and running. Of to the north of WA in 2 months time for a 4 month stint...

gooba53 · gooba53

Our home computer has just asked us for our windows password. This hasn't happened for years and we don't know the password. it is the first screen that comes up when we turn the computer on. It just started happening yesterday. Used every password we can think of. Will we have to take it to a technician,...

Rhoni · Rhoni

Hi, we have a 2001 Mercedes Sprinter and as it only has 1 overhead cupboard we are looking to purchase more. Does anybody know anywhere in Queensland that I could contact, I have googled it but to no avail.

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report. Mr Red.

2foot6 · 2foot6

4WD & Outdoor Supacentre Pty LtdThe Boss 2KVA Inverter GeneratorPRA number: 2014/13981 Date published: 11th February 2014Product informationProduct descriptionInverter GeneratorIdentifying featuresIdentifying no: YF 2000iWhat are the defects?The plugs can be interchanged w...

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

Has anyone had trouble with their GPS system in the 2013 BT50?

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	nissan patrol 3.0 ltr turbo diesel (Preview) Hello all I recently asked opinions re landcruiser workmate as a tow vehicle I have had a look but not really happy with it for our purpose so I have always been a Toyota man but have looked at 2012 Nissan patrol 3.0 litre turbo diesel I am sure many travellers have this vehicle is it capable of towing a 23-2...	tezza n tomoko	2	800	08:50 AM Mar 7, 2014 by ParamountCruiser
	TV antenna (Preview) I know there's a zillion threads about caravan TV antennas on the forum but I've been checking various Wineguard models lately at fairly big bucks, plus more for installation. I'm not a TV tragic. I watch news and current affairs and that's about it... and figure I'll probably watch less on the road. S...	GaryKelly	20	12829	08:30 AM Mar 7, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Jayco Clock ... Doesn't work! ... help! (Preview) Hello all, I'm looking for some assistance with my Jayco Heritage mounted clock as it does not work! Is it battery operated ... If so, where and how do I access the battery as I cannot find it. Can it be fixed? Has anyone replaced it with something more modern or nautical? If so, how and what with? This is th...	DEBnWEG	10	2348	09:00 PM Mar 6, 2014 by _wombat_
	solar for small van (Preview) what size system do I need to run a 240v 120ltr fridge and a few led lights	mini57	3	860	01:39 AM Mar 5, 2014 by SnowT
	Generator (Preview) This morning we went out to get the Honda 20i Genny after considering we decided to buy the local dealer to keep supporting local busines what would be a loss of 91 dollars to us As per phone conversation we done the deal over the phone this week including the 200 dollar special Honda Gift Pack But low and b...	Cruising Cruze	13	2169	11:30 PM Mar 3, 2014 by Bunkerbob
	Safety of Portable Inverters (Preview) If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...	thomas01	12	2781	08:48 PM Mar 2, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Coaster owners (Preview) It's now been a week and about 1000 kms since having the diesel pump diaphragm replaced. And what a difference, the engine now idles correctly and the difference in power especially going uphill is noticeable. So any Coaster owners experiencing similar engine issues, get that part replaced....	johnnz	2	933	02:44 PM Mar 1, 2014 by kiwijims
	Pro Series WDH. (Preview) Has anybody had experience with the Pro Series WDH supplied by Camec. Thanks David.	Davemate	1	906	01:02 PM Mar 1, 2014 by PeterD
	Waeco probs (Preview) HI all. our waeco cr-140 is on the blink. showing 3 red flashes, googled it and it says the rotor is jammed . the pressure difference in the cooling system is too high (> 5 bar). turn fridge off for 10 mins and restart. tried that but still nothing. any help would be more then welcome. take care Mick	Mick Woolnough	4	1651	10:02 AM Mar 1, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Gas /Electric Hot water (Preview) Hi all Just back from a 2 week break in the van and our Truma hot water decided to play up on elctricity only 14mths old it work perfectly last year for 20000klms and it decided to poop it self but it works fine on gas ANY thoughts ?? Regards Brian	bab600	13	1364	11:35 AM Feb 28, 2014 by deverall11
	extension mirror replacement (Preview) G'day All, Could anyone tell me where I can get replacement mirror glass for my extension mirrors ? Glass for This is type of mirror x 2 is what I require........ Thanks kiwijims	kiwijims	6	1033	09:51 AM Feb 28, 2014 by Cupie
	WDH or not. (Preview) My tow vehicle is fitted with air bag suspension and the caravan we are buying will be fitted with Al-Ko ESC. Can members advise whether we will need a WDH as well. Many thanks David.	Davemate	20	5636	09:26 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Plendo
	Recliner chairs for Jayco Heritage (Preview) Looking for some advice we are looking to take out out current dining setup and installing two lounge style chairs and a trifold table into our Jayco Heritage van see avatar for van picture. The chairs we have seen to date have been too wide to fit into the area available and captains chairs don't recli...	aussietraveller	10	3801	06:17 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Hydeeeho
	Brake control monitor (Preview) This subject has probably been covered before seeing as the law was changed sometime ago, never the less I just found out about it today. The law in NSW says you have to have a breakaway monitor in the cabin of your tug. I have a tekonsha breakaway switch but having trouble finding a monitor for it. Q 1. Any...	NeilandRaine	27	9066	07:59 PM Feb 26, 2014 by Rodtrish
	Automatic Sattelitte Dish (Preview) Gday well we just got one installed from access antennas perth. Very professional job bit pricey but ive just come inside from playing with it.And its as simple as pushing one button And hey presto a total of 48 Secounds later it is all up and running. Of to the north of WA in 2 months time for a 4 month stint...	bowsie1	15	6433	08:55 AM Feb 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	A computer question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our home computer has just asked us for our windows password. This hasn't happened for years and we don't know the password. it is the first screen that comes up when we turn the computer on. It just started happening yesterday. Used every password we can think of. Will we have to take it to a technician,...	gooba53	46	2568	09:02 PM Feb 25, 2014 by Baz421
	Overhead cupboards for Mercedes sprinter. (Preview) Hi, we have a 2001 Mercedes Sprinter and as it only has 1 overhead cupboard we are looking to purchase more. Does anybody know anywhere in Queensland that I could contact, I have googled it but to no avail.	Rhoni	3	1207	11:26 AM Feb 25, 2014 by Rhoni
	Gps (Preview) Hi Guys, I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report. Mr Red.	Mr Red	7	2208	06:48 PM Feb 24, 2014 by Mr Red
	Another Generator Recall (Preview) 4WD & Outdoor Supacentre Pty LtdThe Boss 2KVA Inverter GeneratorPRA number: 2014/13981 Date published: 11th February 2014Product informationProduct descriptionInverter GeneratorIdentifying featuresIdentifying no: YF 2000iWhat are the defects?The plugs can be interchanged w...	2foot6	3	1977	11:28 AM Feb 24, 2014 by XTV
	Mazda BT50 GPS (Preview) Has anyone had trouble with their GPS system in the 2013 BT50?	scottynbulldog	7	5063	09:51 AM Feb 24, 2014 by Cupie
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