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Duh · Duh

Can anyone tell me please how long I could safely use a 12V 7W 7inch Oscillating Fan in my Mitsubishi Outlander when parked (motor off, using on auxillarly socket only on vehicle crank battery only). Because of weigth considerations I do not want to carry an additional battery. I only want to use it fo...

jules47 · jules47

Our grey water tank, on the Jayco Conquest MH, is blocked - how do we unblock it? Any ideas.

gitsho · gitsho

Hi does anybody know how to remove the water pump from the washing machine, rgds gitsho

tcp99 · tcp99

The owners of this program have now decided to offer it free free. I have used it for a few years and even paid for it. Version 11 has just been released! We'll update the website later this week! :) Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the ultimate uninstaller for Windows, allowing you to uninstall programs qu...

musketeer · musketeer

hi all we have a smart charger which keeps the batteries charged and is located in the boot of the van . lately it has been running continually and not recognising that the batteries are charged. it has also had trouble when the weather turns warmer. we have had it since we bought the van 6 years ago ,so it s...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone used or know anyone who has used these? I was wondering how effective they would be... http://www.transcool.info/ -- Edited by Duh on Monday 5th of November 2012 01:39:22 AM

PSAC · PSAC

Hi all, we pick up our new Sprite Quattro in February, its being shipped new from the UK, we intend to be away for sometime living on regular sites as well as free camps. We are having a 120 W solar fitted which is fine , also have a 3.7W generator for those times the sun does not shine. Do I really need a 2nd bat...

milo · milo

hi, for some reason i cant seem to read the grey nomads times in the pdf format, checked every thing in ie , google chrome etc and i have adobe pdf reader, got me stumped

wardy · wardy

After hiring a motorhome for our last holiday we have decided to invest in our own,I have spotted a very tidy Iveco with low ks ,hoping you guys can help me with any problems they have or what seems to be the better chassis to go with as we know what we want in the body it's the drive train i am not sure about.H...

grandadbarney · grandadbarney

I have just fitted an hydrogen generator to my 1990 3.9 v8 Range Rover that has petrol and lpg already,I have done 150Ks around town so far since fitting and seem to be getting the same economy as when highway cruising on lpg and have a lot more power. Has anyone else fitted one?

mongrel · mongrel

Preparing for my travels .Need to purchase a radio.Good quality but not over the top in price.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Does anyone out there have or know anything about the Honda EU20i Generator. I was looking into Solar Power but now I'm starting think generator. I would only use it for about 3 hours early evening and about 2 hours during the day. I can use the things I already have in the Avan with a Genie but I would have t...

tcp99 · tcp99

Purchased an Asuz ultrabook yesterday. Some nice features compared to my 4 year old model. Weighs only 1.2 kg 8 hour battery life Instant on - loads in 2 seconds Pause featuev thats hold program in memory for around 60 days Excellent sound and HD video Windows 8 loaded on 32g solid state drive Usb 3 input...

Pinto · Pinto

G'day all I have fitted a 3rd tank to my Avan for drinking I was wondering how to remove the plastic taste from my new water tank. We have flushed it out 5 times , put vanilla flavouring in it but still the horrid plastic taste remains. Any suggestions ?? The other 2 tanks are for creek-dam water for wash...

jandas fun · jandas fun

Hi all, two questions if i may. Our caravan has sprung a minor (i hope) leak, which i think is coming from a window area. I am going to reseal around the window but seem to remember reading that a marine silicon should be used? was it called sikaflex or similar? Secondly, the water had wet the side of the wal...

Duh · Duh

I just saw this note in an Avan WA newsletter, regarding the WA Avan agent closing down; For all your Avan parts Contact : Stan or Josh at Cara Spares 08 9493 4445 (Part of George Day Caravans) Or Chris, Jeff, David at Offshore Marine 08 6310 5600. (WA Avan Agents) NB Offshore Marine will be closing soon a...

George · George

Hi I am a new member who is thoroughly enjoying the company of the forum. I finally have to replace the old 12 v analogue TV and doing the rounds I found that a 12 volt digital TV in the likes of Harvey Norman and the Good Guys are about half the price of 12 v. TV that are for sale in caravan accessory sh...

dingo · dingo

hi guy's i have a hema 5 inch navigator which i want to bluetooth to my headset so that i can hear turn 4 turn when i go for a ride it will pair to my phone and my phone will pair to the headset but the navigator wont pair to the headset any help would be much appreciated thanks in advance dingo

_wombat_ · _wombat_

-- Edited by _wombat_ on Thursday 25th of October 2012 10:14:17 AM

PeterD · PeterD

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/downloads/nsw_road_rules_2012.pdf

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	Advice On Use Of 12V Oscillating Fan Using Vehicle Battery Only When Parked (Preview) Can anyone tell me please how long I could safely use a 12V 7W 7inch Oscillating Fan in my Mitsubishi Outlander when parked (motor off, using on auxillarly socket only on vehicle crank battery only). Because of weigth considerations I do not want to carry an additional battery. I only want to use it fo...	Duh	11	3207	07:44 PM Nov 11, 2012 by PeterInSa
	Blocked grey water tank (Preview) Our grey water tank, on the Jayco Conquest MH, is blocked - how do we unblock it? Any ideas.	jules47	2	1572	01:07 AM Nov 11, 2012 by jules47
	Lemair washing machine (Preview) Hi does anybody know how to remove the water pump from the washing machine, rgds gitsho	gitsho	2	753	03:02 AM Nov 10, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Excellent Free Software Program (Preview) The owners of this program have now decided to offer it free free. I have used it for a few years and even paid for it. Version 11 has just been released! We'll update the website later this week! :) Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the ultimate uninstaller for Windows, allowing you to uninstall programs qu...	tcp99	5	1004	05:16 PM Nov 8, 2012 by _wombat_
	smart charger (Preview) hi all we have a smart charger which keeps the batteries charged and is located in the boot of the van . lately it has been running continually and not recognising that the batteries are charged. it has also had trouble when the weather turns warmer. we have had it since we bought the van 6 years ago ,so it s...	musketeer	14	1897	04:10 AM Nov 8, 2012 by musketeer
	Portable Evaporative Air Cooler (Preview) Has anyone used or know anyone who has used these? I was wondering how effective they would be... http://www.transcool.info/ -- Edited by Duh on Monday 5th of November 2012 01:39:22 AM	Duh	13	1627	04:16 AM Nov 7, 2012 by ibbo
	Advice on solar and batteries (Preview) Hi all, we pick up our new Sprite Quattro in February, its being shipped new from the UK, we intend to be away for sometime living on regular sites as well as free camps. We are having a 120 W solar fitted which is fine , also have a 3.7W generator for those times the sun does not shine. Do I really need a 2nd bat...	PSAC	8	1297	06:23 PM Nov 6, 2012 by jimricho
	reading pdfs (Preview) hi, for some reason i cant seem to read the grey nomads times in the pdf format, checked every thing in ie , google chrome etc and i have adobe pdf reader, got me stumped	milo	17	1688	08:29 AM Nov 6, 2012 by PeterD
	just starting out (Preview) After hiring a motorhome for our last holiday we have decided to invest in our own,I have spotted a very tidy Iveco with low ks ,hoping you guys can help me with any problems they have or what seems to be the better chassis to go with as we know what we want in the body it's the drive train i am not sure about.H...	wardy	7	914	05:42 AM Nov 6, 2012 by turbopete
	fuel economy (Preview) I have just fitted an hydrogen generator to my 1990 3.9 v8 Range Rover that has petrol and lpg already,I have done 150Ks around town so far since fitting and seem to be getting the same economy as when highway cruising on lpg and have a lot more power. Has anyone else fitted one?	grandadbarney	8	1304	12:21 AM Nov 4, 2012 by Esperian
	UHF Radios.Recomendations . (Preview) Preparing for my travels .Need to purchase a radio.Good quality but not over the top in price.	mongrel	5	967	11:48 PM Nov 3, 2012 by steve1945
	Honda Generator ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone out there have or know anything about the Honda EU20i Generator. I was looking into Solar Power but now I'm starting think generator. I would only use it for about 3 hours early evening and about 2 hours during the day. I can use the things I already have in the Avan with a Genie but I would have t...	Dougwe	30	4256	08:45 PM Nov 3, 2012 by CMan
	New Laptop (Preview) Purchased an Asuz ultrabook yesterday. Some nice features compared to my 4 year old model. Weighs only 1.2 kg 8 hour battery life Instant on - loads in 2 seconds Pause featuev thats hold program in memory for around 60 days Excellent sound and HD video Windows 8 loaded on 32g solid state drive Usb 3 input...	tcp99	13	966	08:12 PM Nov 3, 2012 by PeterD
	Plastic taste in drinking water (Preview) G'day all I have fitted a 3rd tank to my Avan for drinking I was wondering how to remove the plastic taste from my new water tank. We have flushed it out 5 times , put vanilla flavouring in it but still the horrid plastic taste remains. Any suggestions ?? The other 2 tanks are for creek-dam water for wash...	Pinto	10	5143	09:19 PM Oct 31, 2012 by Two Strays
	Water leak in caravan (Preview) Hi all, two questions if i may. Our caravan has sprung a minor (i hope) leak, which i think is coming from a window area. I am going to reseal around the window but seem to remember reading that a marine silicon should be used? was it called sikaflex or similar? Secondly, the water had wet the side of the wal...	jandas fun	5	1651	06:15 AM Oct 30, 2012 by gst
	Offshore Marine (WA Avan Agents) Closing Down Soon (Preview) I just saw this note in an Avan WA newsletter, regarding the WA Avan agent closing down; For all your Avan parts Contact : Stan or Josh at Cara Spares 08 9493 4445 (Part of George Day Caravans) Or Chris, Jeff, David at Offshore Marine 08 6310 5600. (WA Avan Agents) NB Offshore Marine will be closing soon a...	Duh	0	586	10:02 PM Oct 28, 2012 by Duh
	Buying a 12 volt digital TV (Preview) Hi I am a new member who is thoroughly enjoying the company of the forum. I finally have to replace the old 12 v analogue TV and doing the rounds I found that a 12 volt digital TV in the likes of Harvey Norman and the Good Guys are about half the price of 12 v. TV that are for sale in caravan accessory sh...	George	17	74608	09:38 PM Oct 27, 2012 by blaze
	hema navigator (Preview) hi guy's i have a hema 5 inch navigator which i want to bluetooth to my headset so that i can hear turn 4 turn when i go for a ride it will pair to my phone and my phone will pair to the headset but the navigator wont pair to the headset any help would be much appreciated thanks in advance dingo	dingo	1	583	02:20 AM Oct 27, 2012 by vk6tnc
	testing (Preview) -- Edited by _wombat_ on Thursday 25th of October 2012 10:14:17 AM	_wombat_	8	684	03:31 PM Oct 26, 2012 by _wombat_
	New Road Rules in NSW (Preview) http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/downloads/nsw_road_rules_2012.pdf	PeterD	11	2912	12:05 PM Oct 26, 2012 by aussietraveller
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