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aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have a 2005 model Jayco Heritage with a winguard aerial to which I added the winguard extension a couple of years ago, as we are going digital within the next week and we will be relaxing in the van beside the beach on the Central Coast will our current aerial work or will we need to go digital. If we need t...

Cloak · Cloak

Given that the 9Kg bottle re-fills are a ripoff can you mount a 45 Kg bottle on a van? I just paid $100 for a re-fill on the bottle here @ home - much more economical.

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Well my new Coach is big and I do mean Big, But to get under it to repair any thing, Its low, Im skinny, but its still too low, So I parked it across my drive, Giving me room to get under it, But its just not me, Its unsafe, Hmmm, I have all this old steel laying about, Yep, I have enough, I will build myself a set o...

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello all, We are just about to take delivery of our 15.5' Millard Overlander and were told today that our choice of tyres was not possible. 15" Cooper Discovery A/T3. Their load rating is only 1030 kg and the van will be between 2000 and 2300kg (max). I've spent hours tonight looking at brands t...

JayDee · JayDee

We are not sure if this is the correct section for this or not. But here goes!!!! The time has come for us to make a decision re a change of tow vehicle. We are looking at either a:- Landcruiser V8 2005 model. versus 2004 Turbo Landcruiser series 100 diesel. Big problem is that the diesel model is about $20...

Wirroff · Wirroff

We have a roll out awning cassette attached to the side of the MH and the problem we have is this; when trying to extract or detract the awning, the right hand side 'drops' and wont go back in or come out. It is about 20mm under where it should be to go back in properly. As a result, when operating it, I have to p...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I am looking for a TPMS to fit to my tug and van and was wondering if anyone is using the one that is advertised on GN's thanks in advance frank

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, any help appreciated please, after a recent hail storm on the Sunshine coast my two roof hatch covers received damage & need replacing, all i need are the two perspex smoked covers only, i have tried three repair / spare parts places on the coast & it seems that all they want to do is suppl...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/what-not-to-diy-with-plumbing-and-electrical-20120619-20ld9.html

Olley46 · Olley46

Well just had my 120series Prado tow bar replaced under Recall,they had to remove the old tow bar and check for cracks bends or whatever else,they allow 1 MM mine was 1.5 mm out of square, so it was replaced with a new one new bolts and washers, i gave them my old HR WDH bars brackets chains hitch head, and th...

baute · baute

Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...

Newgale · Newgale

Hello everyone Some advice please. We are planning some serious off road trips and am thinking about a topographical GPS. I know you can get detailed maps of an area, but since we're planning on being on the road some time (haven't started yet) the idea of having all the tracks and paths laid out on a GPS...

hako · hako

Has anyone had any experience in stopping one of the LED reading lights losing it's ability to stay pointing where it's supposed to? Ours is pretty useless as it just won't stay in the one position. I figure I'll have to drill completely thru the joint located where my digit finger is in the 1st pix - then...

hako · hako

We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...

robcer · robcer

Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564

Wirroff · Wirroff

Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...

oz-demigod · oz-demigod

After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...

Santa · Santa

Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...

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	Digital TV Aerial (Preview) We have a 2005 model Jayco Heritage with a winguard aerial to which I added the winguard extension a couple of years ago, as we are going digital within the next week and we will be relaxing in the van beside the beach on the Central Coast will our current aerial work or will we need to go digital. If we need t...	aussietraveller	8	1072	06:32 PM Nov 28, 2013 by 03_troopy
	45 Kg gas bottle (Preview) Given that the 9Kg bottle re-fills are a ripoff can you mount a 45 Kg bottle on a van? I just paid $100 for a re-fill on the bottle here @ home - much more economical.	Cloak	20	7142	06:05 PM Nov 28, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Ramps for my Coach. (Preview) Well my new Coach is big and I do mean Big, But to get under it to repair any thing, Its low, Im skinny, but its still too low, So I parked it across my drive, Giving me room to get under it, But its just not me, Its unsafe, Hmmm, I have all this old steel laying about, Yep, I have enough, I will build myself a set o...	Mr B2	12	1132	01:22 PM Nov 28, 2013 by Mr B2
	Tyres for single axle van? (Preview) Hello all, We are just about to take delivery of our 15.5' Millard Overlander and were told today that our choice of tyres was not possible. 15" Cooper Discovery A/T3. Their load rating is only 1030 kg and the van will be between 2000 and 2300kg (max). I've spent hours tonight looking at brands t...	MOLLUSCAN	4	750	07:43 PM Nov 27, 2013 by MOLLUSCAN
	Land cruiser V 8 V Diesel (Preview) We are not sure if this is the correct section for this or not. But here goes!!!! The time has come for us to make a decision re a change of tow vehicle. We are looking at either a:- Landcruiser V8 2005 model. versus 2004 Turbo Landcruiser series 100 diesel. Big problem is that the diesel model is about $20...	JayDee	12	2055	04:41 PM Nov 27, 2013 by Wizardofoz
	Fiamma Awnings.....again! (Preview) We have a roll out awning cassette attached to the side of the MH and the problem we have is this; when trying to extract or detract the awning, the right hand side 'drops' and wont go back in or come out. It is about 20mm under where it should be to go back in properly. As a result, when operating it, I have to p...	Wirroff	2	882	02:36 PM Nov 27, 2013 by Wirroff
	LMS technologies- Tyre Pressure Monitor. Anyone using one? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am looking for a TPMS to fit to my tug and van and was wondering if anyone is using the one that is advertised on GN's thanks in advance frank	KFT	8	1121	07:18 AM Nov 26, 2013 by beiffe
	Van Hatches (Preview) Hi all, any help appreciated please, after a recent hail storm on the Sunshine coast my two roof hatch covers received damage & need replacing, all i need are the two perspex smoked covers only, i have tried three repair / spare parts places on the coast & it seems that all they want to do is suppl...	miroku12g	9	1678	02:37 AM Nov 26, 2013 by miroku12g
	WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A DIYER WITH GAS & ELECTRICS (Preview) http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/what-not-to-diy-with-plumbing-and-electrical-20120619-20ld9.html	oldtrack123	8	1016	08:24 PM Nov 25, 2013 by sheeds
	Toyota 120 series tow bar (Preview) Well just had my 120series Prado tow bar replaced under Recall,they had to remove the old tow bar and check for cracks bends or whatever else,they allow 1 MM mine was 1.5 mm out of square, so it was replaced with a new one new bolts and washers, i gave them my old HR WDH bars brackets chains hitch head, and th...	Olley46	1	1461	05:21 PM Nov 25, 2013 by WAssa41
	Help with a little power issue (Preview) Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...	baute	12	3069	11:02 PM Nov 24, 2013 by KFT
	Topographical GPS (Preview) Hello everyone Some advice please. We are planning some serious off road trips and am thinking about a topographical GPS. I know you can get detailed maps of an area, but since we're planning on being on the road some time (haven't started yet) the idea of having all the tracks and paths laid out on a GPS...	Newgale	17	1100	10:57 PM Nov 24, 2013 by carry1
	Reading lamp lost it's grip. (Preview) Has anyone had any experience in stopping one of the LED reading lights losing it's ability to stay pointing where it's supposed to? Ours is pretty useless as it just won't stay in the one position. I figure I'll have to drill completely thru the joint located where my digit finger is in the 1st pix - then...	hako	9	848	07:47 AM Nov 24, 2013 by hako
	Tecni-Ice cooler - change colour. (Preview) We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...	hako	9	1032	07:05 AM Nov 24, 2013 by hako
	Watch Out for CRYPTOLOCKER (Preview) Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...	KFT	3	868	05:22 AM Nov 24, 2013 by Plendo
	Fiamma awnings (Preview) Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin	robcer	3	700	11:05 PM Nov 23, 2013 by robcer
	RECALL of powerboards sold by Kmart (Preview) ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564	oldtrack123	4	875	10:41 PM Nov 23, 2013 by Grubbadoo1
	Sprinter Jabiru Clean Water Tank (Preview) Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...	Wirroff	5	669	08:19 PM Nov 22, 2013 by PeterInSa
	All things computers - a Nomad travelers compendium. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...	oz-demigod	45	5201	06:41 PM Nov 22, 2013 by KFT
	Adobe accounts compromised. (Preview) Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...	Santa	3	815	04:11 AM Nov 22, 2013 by D and D
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