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USB memory stick versus CD/DVD
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I have a stack of music CDs that take up a fair bit of room, so I was wondering if I could copy them to USB memory sticks. It would save a helluva lotta room! But do they need to be converted to MP3 format before being playable on a car stereo? I have no idea what format a regular CD uses, or if copying the CD files...
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Hydraulic brakes
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Hi All, Has anyone looked at this new Brake Commander controller\actuator for hydraulic brakes? Looks interesting, especially the wireless remote - no wiring needed in my new truck. Here's their website link - www.brakecommander.com Thanks, and looking forward to your feedback. Andrew
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ajdeleon
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Imported USA Van Wheel Bearings
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We had the wheel beariings on our double axle, USA imported van repacked today as general maintenance. We half expected the bearings to be different to Aussie vans, but no - the mechanic said the job was identical to working on Aussie made vehicles. The bearings are identical. The bearings weren't wo...
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enzed
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Eberspacher Diesel Air Heater
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We are going to install a diesel heater in our Conquest Motor home and would appreciates hearing from others who have done it, particually the location of the unit and method of delivering the heat to the house. We will be tapping directly into the top of the fuel tank in the Fiat Ducato (2007) we are told...
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Old Crofter
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Mazda BT50
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Have been told we will not need to use our WDH when towing with this new model. Does anyone drive one and what do you do?
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scottynbulldog
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Fridge is getting hot on gas
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The Electrolux 3-way fridge had a major service last year (another story) and was working well on 240v and on gas. Then last week when operating on gas it was getting hotter and hotter on the inside and the freezer also defrosted. This was after driving steadily on a gravel road for 30km at relatively sl...
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allinone
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kogan mobile
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Just got a prepaid sim from Kogan, and am Not happy. Activation number didn,t work. Spent 30 mins trying to get the right combination. So I ring kogan mobile- put on hold for 35 mins!At least Telstra is reliable. It would be nice if the sim WORKED. Bill
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Greasing wheel bearings
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A question for the brainy If you were told a wheel bearing had been greased , after roughly1500km would the grease go black in the bearing and still be clean in the middle of the hub ? Lance C
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towing with nissan parthfinder
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do nissan parthfinder tow well are thay on fuel
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Coaster idling speed
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I have a Coaster with the 3.4 diesel engine. I have an issue with the idling speed, it over revs when idling. I have the adjustment on ther air intake screwed off but the idling speed is high. Have any other Coaster owners had this problem, or any advise appreciated. The engine is in otherwise good c...
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Wheel bearings
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How do I tell what type of bearings my Coromal Compact uses?
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grahamg
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Hema maps app 4wd is it good
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Are there anyusers of the HEMA Maps apps for the iPod / iPhone / iPad? Is it worth the $149 in at Apple app store. I do not have a GPS and use google maps, whereis on the phone, iPad?
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allinone
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Anderson Plugs
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I have just installed 2 Anderson plugs on my van and car. Question; How do I waterproof the rear end (cable entry) of the plug? I was thinking of using neutral cure silicon but that can be messy. I have the covers for the plug in end so they should be water proof. Alan
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Freebee
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Myrtles House Battery
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I went to pick up the house battery I had ordered for Myrtle today. A Delkor Deep Cycle was what I ordered. When I got there I found it was only 80 ah, I had said I wanted at least 105 up to 120. He said Well to get one that big would cost you heck of a lot more, the battery would be a lot bigger and a lot heavier. I can...
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2012 Fiat Ducato Radio Tip
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Maybe of interest to someone here....cut and pasted from imotorhome.co.au Issue 19 The 2012 Fiat Ducato radio can be reset to stay on for 3 hours while stationary. I own a new 2012 Winnebago Birdsville which had the same problem, so I Googled and found a UK Fiat forum website with the answer. I can't un...
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Suitable TV Antenna for travelling
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Hi. I am needing to get a TV antenna for my poptop and am suitably confused by the wide range on offer. Am hoping that some of the "techies" on this site may assist, and explain why they recommend a particular type / brand. Much anticipation and many thanks in advance. KB
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Uniden Hand held
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G'day all does any of you using a Uniden UH720SX -NB 2way 2watt Radio If so how does it performs sorry for all the questions but the only way to find out things Thanks John -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Tuesday 12th of March 2013 11:43:03 AM
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Driving & Maintaing a Turbo Diesel Van
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Never having driven a turbo diesel van before, is there much difference between driving these and a petrol van? Also what are the main things to know or remember with servicing/maintenance of diesel turbo engines? Any feedback or advice appreciated Vic -- Edited by Duh on Monday 11th of March 2013 09...
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How to stop emails on forum
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How do you stop emails being receved AFTER you initially requested them for a topic ???? Getting too many emails. Thanks in anticipation Baz
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Coaster Fuel Issues
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After many years with our faithful campervan we upgraded to a short wheelbase Coaster only to recieve a shock with it's fuel consumption, 17 litres per 100 k's. That is 5.8 kilometers to a litre of fuel, and this was travelling on the new Pacific Highway north of Taree staying around 90 k's per hour. I...
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