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GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...

briche · briche

Am considering changing our 100 series Land Curiser from all wheel drive to just front wheel drive. It has been suggested that I look into it. Not sure if it's a good idea or not. A few people have said its a saftey thing while others have said you really don't need it set up like that. I will plead ignoranc...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I have 18" wheels on my motorhome. It seems this size tyre is hard to get!! Is there any 7.50 X 18" truck tyres out there ?? The other option is to buy 18 1/2 rims and tyres ?? Or whatever is easily available ?? Its a Fuso 6 stud with duels on the back .. GVM is over 6 ton.. I assume popular 6 stud wheel...

johmandkaz · johmandkaz

Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...

zagg · zagg

is a ford territory ts any good for towing

biggles · biggles

Hi all .. Having had a great run with my (2) ICOM IC-41S hand-held CB's (Now upgraded to 80ch), I'm having a problem when trying to set them both up to run together under Tone Squelch using a CTCSS/DTCS operation. I do have the Instruction Manual and have set up both to the same specs as I understand it to be...

ken thomas · ken thomas

I have developed a leak in my suburban hot water service and it looks like it is terminal, and only 18 months old Had a call to the warranty guy at coast to coast and he is arranging for a new heater to be sent out as long as I get it installed, cannot ask for any better service than that. Ken

chaslib · chaslib

Morning all. Currently in the process of getting the final attachments for the car fitted Before heading north through central Queensland for a couple of months. Any suggestions or recommendations re brands, websites, etc. for driving lights? Car and van details in signature line. Car is book...

dorian · dorian

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1048036

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi All, my 1200 watt inverter can't get the mixing blade in my 650 watt bread maker turning - it just sits there and groans. Why is this? Its the beginning of the mixing part not even using the heating element yet. W1

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Bit of humor on the back of a bus...

Mr Dodger · Mr Dodger

Hi, I have been trying to decide on options to help my ride with van and I'm reading about WDH's, loading techniques and shocks etc etc etc. A couple things I wanted to run by everyone for a bit of feedback and some possible answers! For starters, a recommendation on the Polyair bags for my tug. This was b...

Duh · Duh

Can anyone one tell me what a good roof hatch is for a motorhome/campervan with a fixed roof (ie; not a pop top). Is it best to get one with a fan (12V or 240V ???), a small fixed one or a big one with an opening vent, close for travelling etc? I would want this to act as a means for cooking fumes to escape prefe...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Well, electrics are not my long suit. Thing is I can get a good price on a 200watt 24v mono panel. Question is; if I use this panel do I need a 24v battery coupled with a step down 24v to 12v invertor or can a couple of 12v batteries be wired (how?) to achieve a 12volt output. Or would I be better off to use a 12v...

johns · johns

Has anyone had anything to do with this problem? The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem? The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehic...

Mr Dodger · Mr Dodger

Hi all, my first post! Me and my lady are getting ready to slowly make our way to Port Hedland from Sydney, where we are at the moment trying to get a stack of things done to both our tug and caravan (pictured). I will be asking for help in a few areas, a lot of my questions have been answered on here already whi...

cobberandco · cobberandco

My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...

Sol · Sol

We have a Foldaway TV Antenna and wondered if it is suitable for outback Qld travels. If not, what would you recommend? Cheers Sol

Happyjack · Happyjack

I found water around the wall in the ensuite and took me a while to figure out it was coming from the Truma B14 in the cupboard next door. The previous owner had it fitted (as replacement for old one) in 06/09, so only 3/1/2 yrs old. It's on a drip tray but I bet the tray has rusted somewhere out as nothing is c...

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	Too Late! I've Done It! (Preview) G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...	GaryKelly	8	1243	01:21 AM Jun 13, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Land cruiser all wheel drive (Preview) Am considering changing our 100 series Land Curiser from all wheel drive to just front wheel drive. It has been suggested that I look into it. Not sure if it's a good idea or not. A few people have said its a saftey thing while others have said you really don't need it set up like that. I will plead ignoranc...	briche	5	982	06:01 PM Jun 12, 2013 by briche
	18" tyres Fuso bus motorhome (Preview) I have 18" wheels on my motorhome. It seems this size tyre is hard to get!! Is there any 7.50 X 18" truck tyres out there ?? The other option is to buy 18 1/2 rims and tyres ?? Or whatever is easily available ?? Its a Fuso 6 stud with duels on the back .. GVM is over 6 ton.. I assume popular 6 stud wheel...	Aus-Kiwi	0	891	06:05 AM Jun 12, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	3 axles not more than 2 metres apart from the wheel centres are regarded as 2 axles (Preview) Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...	johmandkaz	5	1072	07:41 AM Jun 12, 2013 by johmandkaz
	tug vechical (Preview) is a ford territory ts any good for towing	zagg	10	1396	05:06 AM Jun 12, 2013 by ozjohn
	Ham & Techie help needed on IC-41S .. (Preview) Hi all .. Having had a great run with my (2) ICOM IC-41S hand-held CB's (Now upgraded to 80ch), I'm having a problem when trying to set them both up to run together under Tone Squelch using a CTCSS/DTCS operation. I do have the Instruction Manual and have set up both to the same specs as I understand it to be...	biggles	3	1401	03:42 AM Jun 7, 2013 by biggles
	coast to coast rv (Preview) I have developed a leak in my suburban hot water service and it looks like it is terminal, and only 18 months old Had a call to the warranty guy at coast to coast and he is arranging for a new heater to be sent out as long as I get it installed, cannot ask for any better service than that. Ken	ken thomas	5	930	08:54 PM Jun 4, 2013 by ken thomas
	Driving Lights - recommendations and advice wanted (Preview) Morning all. Currently in the process of getting the final attachments for the car fitted Before heading north through central Queensland for a couple of months. Any suggestions or recommendations re brands, websites, etc. for driving lights? Car and van details in signature line. Car is book...	chaslib	13	2695	03:30 AM Jun 4, 2013 by richardc
	Recall: Kmart - Jackeroo 240V Air Pump (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1048036	dorian	0	1213	11:45 PM May 31, 2013 by dorian
	Bread Makers and Inverters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, my 1200 watt inverter can't get the mixing blade in my 650 watt bread maker turning - it just sits there and groans. Why is this? Its the beginning of the mixing part not even using the heating element yet. W1	Wild1	30	7293	12:11 AM Jun 1, 2013 by jimricho
	Copper Top power... (Preview) Bit of humor on the back of a bus...	GaryKelly	4	791	01:08 AM May 31, 2013 by dorian
	Weight Distro Headspins! (Preview) Hi, I have been trying to decide on options to help my ride with van and I'm reading about WDH's, loading techniques and shocks etc etc etc. A couple things I wanted to run by everyone for a bit of feedback and some possible answers! For starters, a recommendation on the Polyair bags for my tug. This was b...	Mr Dodger	4	1014	05:28 PM May 29, 2013 by Mr Dodger
	Roof Hatches For Motorhomes/Campervans ????? (Preview) Can anyone one tell me what a good roof hatch is for a motorhome/campervan with a fixed roof (ie; not a pop top). Is it best to get one with a fan (12V or 240V ???), a small fixed one or a big one with an opening vent, close for travelling etc? I would want this to act as a means for cooking fumes to escape prefe...	Duh	9	3060	05:56 AM May 29, 2013 by Duh
	Solar Panels ....again (Preview) Well, electrics are not my long suit. Thing is I can get a good price on a 200watt 24v mono panel. Question is; if I use this panel do I need a 24v battery coupled with a step down 24v to 12v invertor or can a couple of 12v batteries be wired (how?) to achieve a 12volt output. Or would I be better off to use a 12v...	Bent Axle Bob	5	912	05:00 AM May 29, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	No power to insde van (Preview) Has anyone had anything to do with this problem? The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem? The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehic...	johns	14	1465	03:18 AM May 29, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Know a good Auto Electrician near Sydney?? (Preview) Hi all, my first post! Me and my lady are getting ready to slowly make our way to Port Hedland from Sydney, where we are at the moment trying to get a stack of things done to both our tug and caravan (pictured). I will be asking for help in a few areas, a lot of my questions have been answered on here already whi...	Mr Dodger	0	603	04:10 AM May 28, 2013 by Mr Dodger
	Compliance Plate and Rego sticker query (Preview) My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...	cobberandco	2	1842	01:05 AM May 28, 2013 by cobberandco
	km/h per 1000 rpm (Preview) G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...	GaryKelly	12	2244	05:58 PM May 27, 2013 by bill12
	TV Antenna (Preview) We have a Foldaway TV Antenna and wondered if it is suitable for outback Qld travels. If not, what would you recommend? Cheers Sol	Sol	6	1297	05:18 PM May 26, 2013 by _wombat_
	Water heater replacement (Preview) I found water around the wall in the ensuite and took me a while to figure out it was coming from the Truma B14 in the cupboard next door. The previous owner had it fitted (as replacement for old one) in 06/09, so only 3/1/2 yrs old. It's on a drip tray but I bet the tray has rusted somewhere out as nothing is c...	Happyjack	14	5499	12:54 AM May 26, 2013 by ken thomas
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