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D and D · D and D

I bought 2 Toshiba laptops for me and her that was supposed to get us through at least the initial part of our odessy only to find that they are really just expensive boat anchors. I'll never buy another Toshiba product, these laptops are slow, difficult to use and now the usb controllers have died for al...

in transit · in transit

There are a lot of adverts recommending an additional fuel filter, either before or after the original one. We only have what Henry gave the van when he designed it, and our serviceman says that is OK provided we avoid aftermarket filters, and stick to the specified service intervals. I have read the v...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I currently have 2 x 80 watt solar panels. House batteries 2 x 6 volt connected in series and 1 x 12 volt, all 100 amp batteries. I've noticed on days of continuous rain and heavy overcast the voltage output can get down to 11.8 volts. That's the setting my refrig. will cut off due to low voltage. So today I'...

carliz88 · carliz88

Anybody have or had one of these and know where the fuse box is. We found the circuit breaker but not the tripped fuse after attempted 12v mods. Some have them under the seat but we've had a boy look and a girl looK. Mr DIY wants to fox it tonight. Should look like attached photo. thanks in anticipation....

mr glassies · mr glassies

ok you techie gurus im looking for a switch of when im at a certain temp and back on when temp drops but must be 12 volt. carn u guys dibs

Bryan · Bryan

I've been told that all diesels are not born equal, some are better than others. I use the gull servo down the road and so far I've had no issues but then my van has just under 10,000 on the clock. Any thoughts? -- Edited by Bryan on Thursday 16th of January 2014 11:23:52 PM

barina · barina

How can I get the DOS prompt when the laptop has no operating system on it. I have tried Ctr alt del on start up and keep getting the start windows normally etc screen but I need the dos prompt to re format or is there another way??

tonyd · tonyd

Looking into the TPG Internet/Phone bundle for $79.99 a month under which you get ADSL broadband, line rental, unlimited local and national calls, calls to mobiles and calls to 13 overseas countries. Sounds good, but any comments welcome from those who have used it. I'm particularly interested in...

bill12 · bill12

I am looking at a Windsor Rapid 14ft 6ins, off road model. Has anybody got one or knows anything about them ? It would be apreciated. Thanks Bill

Howards · Howards

Thanks for the advice, as said we are new to this. Originally posted in the general section (i think it was the general section) and got advised to post here, so here goes. We have a dometic fridge RM 2350 that works fine on Gas and 240v, BUT, when travelling looses the cold. We start off with it well chill...

arthur · arthur

https://livechat.telstra.com/TCOM:AR:MyAccount:Assisted:Registration:Tool

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, We are currently looking at which fridge to put into our camper, and like the layout & size of the evakool bcd161. http://www.evakool.com.au/products?sprod=105 The larger underneath freezer area is what is really grabbing us. The price isn't a big factor, they are only about $100 l...

SnowT · SnowT

Well My Batteries turned up yesterday.. They are still in their crate and will be staying there until I have the area to Locate them.. I'm still looking for a bus. I should find out in a few days when I can get my MR/hr License.. so I'm Looking for a slightly larger bus than a coaster.. Juergen..

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Mick · Mick

Hi does anybody know anything about thetford toilets, my daughter and son inlaw borrowed the caravan and while empting and replacing the toilet captual he had the slide piece around the wrong way and while pushing the captual in has damaged something inside but I can not work out what. The toilet now w...

Jenral · Jenral

Have just found the govt web site (my switch ) & downloaded the free app to locate the nearest tower etc. They also talk about horizontal & vertical waves . Can anybody tell me is my wineguard aerial suitable for both. We are currently just north of Bundaberg & can only recieve SBS. Ralph

Countrytech · Countrytech

Something different - has anyone made a sw antenna for their van, and if so can you share the details. This would possibly be something that could be assembled and removed when necessary. I accept that the wire with a weight thrown over a tree may be ok, but are there any improvements.

Marken · Marken

Hello and a HNY to all. Having a prob with the Hayman hitch on caravan. Purchased (2nd hand) nearly a year ago and the caravan yard mechs had a problem attaching it to my Prado. (Ball to socket). They replaced the ball with another one and all seemed OK. For the first few times I had a huge prob in separating...

Marnie · Marnie

Pretty much confused here as whether a battery chainsaw is a good idea? We only really need a mini one - don't have room ( or want to carry the fuel etc) for a full blown chainsaw just to cut a bit of wood into nice chunks to fit into the campfire! We sometimes buy wood along the way as we travel - and then find th...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

Jayco conquest on Fiat Ducato base, tail lights. Had a situation where had one tail light out on conquest, replaced it with another bulb, and while doing that checked number plate lights, found two of the three festoon bulbs black, gave one to the wife and asked for three replacements when she went int...

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	Toshiba Laptops - never again ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I bought 2 Toshiba laptops for me and her that was supposed to get us through at least the initial part of our odessy only to find that they are really just expensive boat anchors. I'll never buy another Toshiba product, these laptops are slow, difficult to use and now the usb controllers have died for al...	D and D	42	2287	10:00 AM Jan 24, 2014 by Vanderee
	diesel fuel filters (Preview) There are a lot of adverts recommending an additional fuel filter, either before or after the original one. We only have what Henry gave the van when he designed it, and our serviceman says that is OK provided we avoid aftermarket filters, and stick to the specified service intervals. I have read the v...	in transit	17	2027	10:20 PM Jan 21, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Extra Solar Panel (Preview) I currently have 2 x 80 watt solar panels. House batteries 2 x 6 volt connected in series and 1 x 12 volt, all 100 amp batteries. I've noticed on days of continuous rain and heavy overcast the voltage output can get down to 11.8 volts. That's the setting my refrig. will cut off due to low voltage. So today I'...	Big Gorilla	6	759	09:45 PM Jan 21, 2014 by dazz49
	Windsor Rapid fuse box location ra 474s (Preview) Anybody have or had one of these and know where the fuse box is. We found the circuit breaker but not the tripped fuse after attempted 12v mods. Some have them under the seat but we've had a boy look and a girl looK. Mr DIY wants to fox it tonight. Should look like attached photo. thanks in anticipation....	carliz88	2	1789	09:48 PM Jan 20, 2014 by carliz88
	temp of switch (Preview) ok you techie gurus im looking for a switch of when im at a certain temp and back on when temp drops but must be 12 volt. carn u guys dibs	mr glassies	5	851	09:02 PM Jan 20, 2014 by mr glassies
	Diesel (Preview) I've been told that all diesels are not born equal, some are better than others. I use the gull servo down the road and so far I've had no issues but then my van has just under 10,000 on the clock. Any thoughts? -- Edited by Bryan on Thursday 16th of January 2014 11:23:52 PM	Bryan	23	1846	04:16 PM Jan 20, 2014 by Baz421
	Re Format old dell laptop (Preview) How can I get the DOS prompt when the laptop has no operating system on it. I have tried Ctr alt del on start up and keep getting the start windows normally etc screen but I need the dos prompt to re format or is there another way??	barina	16	904	09:32 PM Jan 19, 2014 by KFT
	TPG Internet/Phone Package (Preview) Looking into the TPG Internet/Phone bundle for $79.99 a month under which you get ADSL broadband, line rental, unlimited local and national calls, calls to mobiles and calls to 13 overseas countries. Sounds good, but any comments welcome from those who have used it. I'm particularly interested in...	tonyd	4	2001	09:22 PM Jan 19, 2014 by grill n chill
	windsor rapid off road (Preview) I am looking at a Windsor Rapid 14ft 6ins, off road model. Has anybody got one or knows anything about them ? It would be apreciated. Thanks Bill	bill12	3	1903	07:22 PM Jan 19, 2014 by carliz88
	problems with dometic fridge on 12v (Preview) Thanks for the advice, as said we are new to this. Originally posted in the general section (i think it was the general section) and got advised to post here, so here goes. We have a dometic fridge RM 2350 that works fine on Gas and 240v, BUT, when travelling looses the cold. We start off with it well chill...	Howards	19	16550	11:59 PM Jan 18, 2014 by snapper49
	TELSTRA broadband help (Preview) https://livechat.telstra.com/TCOM:AR:MyAccount:Assisted:Registration:Tool	arthur	6	941	11:35 PM Jan 18, 2014 by Sheba
	Evakool fridge. (Preview) Hi all, We are currently looking at which fridge to put into our camper, and like the layout & size of the evakool bcd161. http://www.evakool.com.au/products?sprod=105 The larger underneath freezer area is what is really grabbing us. The price isn't a big factor, they are only about $100 l...	Woolly	5	1687	10:30 AM Jan 18, 2014 by Woolly
	The Batteries have arrived.. (Preview) Well My Batteries turned up yesterday.. They are still in their crate and will be staying there until I have the area to Locate them.. I'm still looking for a bus. I should find out in a few days when I can get my MR/hr License.. so I'm Looking for a slightly larger bus than a coaster.. Juergen..	SnowT	3	588	07:12 AM Jan 18, 2014 by jules47
	Why is my links icon ghosted? (Preview)	_wombat_	8	717	10:14 PM Jan 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Thetford toilet (Preview) Hi does anybody know anything about thetford toilets, my daughter and son inlaw borrowed the caravan and while empting and replacing the toilet captual he had the slide piece around the wrong way and while pushing the captual in has damaged something inside but I can not work out what. The toilet now w...	Mick	4	937	08:20 PM Jan 16, 2014 by Mick
	Digital TV (Preview) Have just found the govt web site (my switch ) & downloaded the free app to locate the nearest tower etc. They also talk about horizontal & vertical waves . Can anybody tell me is my wineguard aerial suitable for both. We are currently just north of Bundaberg & can only recieve SBS. Ralph	Jenral	13	1123	05:39 PM Jan 16, 2014 by clarence
	SW Radio antenna (Preview) Something different - has anyone made a sw antenna for their van, and if so can you share the details. This would possibly be something that could be assembled and removed when necessary. I accept that the wire with a weight thrown over a tree may be ok, but are there any improvements.	Countrytech	2	632	01:51 PM Jan 16, 2014 by Cloak
	Hayman Hitch jamming on tow ball (Preview) Hello and a HNY to all. Having a prob with the Hayman hitch on caravan. Purchased (2nd hand) nearly a year ago and the caravan yard mechs had a problem attaching it to my Prado. (Ball to socket). They replaced the ball with another one and all seemed OK. For the first few times I had a huge prob in separating...	Marken	12	6562	09:39 AM Jan 16, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Battery chainsaws (Preview) Pretty much confused here as whether a battery chainsaw is a good idea? We only really need a mini one - don't have room ( or want to carry the fuel etc) for a full blown chainsaw just to cut a bit of wood into nice chunks to fit into the campfire! We sometimes buy wood along the way as we travel - and then find th...	Marnie	15	5960	09:26 AM Jan 16, 2014 by moblet
	Fiat Ducato tail lights/number plate lights (Preview) Jayco conquest on Fiat Ducato base, tail lights. Had a situation where had one tail light out on conquest, replaced it with another bulb, and while doing that checked number plate lights, found two of the three festoon bulbs black, gave one to the wife and asked for three replacements when she went int...	Old Crofter	6	3043	07:42 PM Jan 15, 2014 by jules47
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