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snap1946 · snap1946

i have a toshiba and it keeps telling me it has a sirious hard problem has nnybody had this problem toshibaL650 cheers snap

BohemianGypsy · BohemianGypsy

I think I am in the right area to ask this question if not then tell me please. The van we are looking at has got a 240v fridge and separate freezer only installed. If we were to free camp would we need the generator or would our solar panels do the job. It may sound like a dumb question but nevertheless I need...

bill12 · bill12

Has anybody upgraded their comp to win7? I am contemplating it as the laptop I have is slowing up, and vista won,t recognise 4 gig of ram. Its either upgrade or get new laptop, and upgrade is cheaper, at about $110.People tell me that win7 is better. What are your views. Thanks, Bill

musketeer · musketeer

hi all we have a steca 20 amp regulator with 2 panels on the roof 1 x 80amps and 1 x 90 amps ,is the steca large enough to take another 80 amp panel ,we also have a portable 80 amp which has its own regulator, thanks in advance for any help john and kay

Seano · Seano

hi guys, its seano again I need info on right size generater suitable for poptop van. I"ll will likely have a small tv, microwave, recharge batteries, set up as my wife and I plan on a bit of free camping. I've been told that a 1.9 to 2Kva size inverter/gen would be suitable.Also possible looking at...

rastas · rastas

On my landcruiser I have split rims. When I recently put new tyres on I was advised that if I was caravanning that I would be better to change to solid rims. The advice was that it wood give me a lot better ride. As I am not mechanically minded I thought that maybe some fellow Grey Nomads may be able to shine s...

Clyde Camel · Clyde Camel

Having taken my Kedon ATV across the Gibb River Road and experienced the corrugations and dust that resulted, I have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to plug all the little cracks and gaps to stop the dust getting in. While down at the hardware store, I came across an interesting product...

Pejay · Pejay

Some little time ago we saw on TV where truckies were installing cameras that shows 'idiot' drivers that cause alsorts of problems for other folk on the roads - well, yesterday on our way up the north coast of NSW, we had one such P-plate driver that overtook us with another vehicle coming in the opposit...

Misde · Misde

Some advice would be very much appreciated.While travelling over Dorrigo Mountain one of my fog lights came very loose, which I have since had tightened.The problem is though, now Im getting small electrical shocks when ever I touch anything metal outside my Motorhome.Can anyone suggest how to r...

Meander · Meander

Am I misssing something here. I can't seem to get my Jayco Sterling to run on 240v. Is there an overload switch somewhere that I can't find? .....it's not the earth leakage switch, I've checked that. Where do I look?

Countrytech · Countrytech

Hi I have installed a Tekonsha P3 brake controller, and I notice that it appears to be ' on ' all the time. Is this normal? I considered putting a switch in the negative line, but wanted to check first. There is no van connected at this time, just getting ready. I replaced the Haynam Reece controller wit...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well after many weeks now it looks like problem solved. There is a largish, about 75mm rubber seal on the engine side of the firewall on the driver side basically in the corner next to the right hand side with wires going through into the cabin, well, it hadn't been put back in place properly when all the w...

bab600 · bab600

What are the legalities of A. securing diesal jerry can to the draw bar of the van next to the gas bottles? B. Placing them on the back bumper of the van? My choice if legal is on the draw bar PS. it would only be 20 -30 litres max Thanks in advance Brian

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello Misde. I was just reading your subject on fitting a solar panel on you motorhome. I was interested to know how you are getting on and managing the power usage. I too tossed up about fixed or portable panels and decided on a fixed roof mounted one. No storage problems, no deciding will I leave it...

milo · milo

i think my car (2004 mazda 2) battery may be too flat ie read my other post on i digress.. if its just flat how long should you put it on charge? i think this is my second battery in the car in 8 years.. milo

noisy · noisy

got a reese style tow bar on my car and the goose neck rattles in the tow bar ..its not only annoying but very distracting...i thought somewhere in my grey matter there was a rubber sleeve.. wedge shape that went around the goose neck and wedged it it tight..then put your locking pin in...anybody else h...

03_troopy · 03_troopy

Has anyone used any of the newer synthetic winch ropes on their 4WD and do they have any reccomendations for brands and where to buy etc. Also any pros or cans they have found with them. Cheers Bob

bab600 · bab600

As the day draws closer to retirement my wife suggested we look into a new / newish 4 x 4 and we are looking at the chellenger. We have a Pajero 93 model with petrol but we are looking at diesal this time and something that not as big Any Ideas ??? Regards Brian

jilly888 · jilly888

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have had a chip put in their 4x4? If so what was the result ? Also where did they get it from and how much?We have seen one advirtised in the Uk and with postage works out about $700,was hoping if we could get one cheaper here in Aus. Jilly

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, because you were all very helpful with my last question here is another one for your minds to get around. I am getting a bit of water in the front driver side under the steering wheel area, it seems to be coming in under the dash and getting in under the carpet. I have put a towel in going up under the da...

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	toshiba laptop (Preview) i have a toshiba and it keeps telling me it has a sirious hard problem has nnybody had this problem toshibaL650 cheers snap	snap1946	17	1825	03:33 AM Jul 8, 2012 by DandS
	A Fridge question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I think I am in the right area to ask this question if not then tell me please. The van we are looking at has got a 240v fridge and separate freezer only installed. If we were to free camp would we need the generator or would our solar panels do the job. It may sound like a dumb question but nevertheless I need...	BohemianGypsy	37	4338	04:41 AM Jul 7, 2012 by oldtrack123
	win 7 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anybody upgraded their comp to win7? I am contemplating it as the laptop I have is slowing up, and vista won,t recognise 4 gig of ram. Its either upgrade or get new laptop, and upgrade is cheaper, at about $110.People tell me that win7 is better. What are your views. Thanks, Bill	bill12	30	3017	07:05 PM Jul 3, 2012 by jimricho
	solar panels (Preview) hi all we have a steca 20 amp regulator with 2 panels on the roof 1 x 80amps and 1 x 90 amps ,is the steca large enough to take another 80 amp panel ,we also have a portable 80 amp which has its own regulator, thanks in advance for any help john and kay	musketeer	5	1386	11:54 PM Jul 3, 2012 by musketeer
	suitable size inverter/generater (Preview) hi guys, its seano again I need info on right size generater suitable for poptop van. I"ll will likely have a small tv, microwave, recharge batteries, set up as my wife and I plan on a bit of free camping. I've been told that a 1.9 to 2Kva size inverter/gen would be suitable.Also possible looking at...	Seano	10	1581	01:26 AM Jul 3, 2012 by jimricho
	what rims are best (Preview) On my landcruiser I have split rims. When I recently put new tyres on I was advised that if I was caravanning that I would be better to change to solid rims. The advice was that it wood give me a lot better ride. As I am not mechanically minded I thought that maybe some fellow Grey Nomads may be able to shine s...	rastas	5	2917	03:12 AM Jul 2, 2012 by dogbox
	Plugging up the gaps Useful products (Preview) Having taken my Kedon ATV across the Gibb River Road and experienced the corrugations and dust that resulted, I have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to plug all the little cracks and gaps to stop the dust getting in. While down at the hardware store, I came across an interesting product...	Clyde Camel	10	1525	03:40 AM Jun 28, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Availabilty of in-vehicle cameras (Preview) Some little time ago we saw on TV where truckies were installing cameras that shows 'idiot' drivers that cause alsorts of problems for other folk on the roads - well, yesterday on our way up the north coast of NSW, we had one such P-plate driver that overtook us with another vehicle coming in the opposit...	Pejay	13	1900	05:25 PM Jun 27, 2012 by _wombat_
	Motorhome that bites. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Some advice would be very much appreciated.While travelling over Dorrigo Mountain one of my fog lights came very loose, which I have since had tightened.The problem is though, now Im getting small electrical shocks when ever I touch anything metal outside my Motorhome.Can anyone suggest how to r...	Misde	31	3175	12:14 PM Jun 27, 2012 by Misde
	240v on Jayco Sterling (Preview) Am I misssing something here. I can't seem to get my Jayco Sterling to run on 240v. Is there an overload switch somewhere that I can't find? .....it's not the earth leakage switch, I've checked that. Where do I look?	Meander	14	5011	04:50 AM Jun 27, 2012 by Meander
	Brake controller wiring (Preview) Hi I have installed a Tekonsha P3 brake controller, and I notice that it appears to be ' on ' all the time. Is this normal? I considered putting a switch in the negative line, but wanted to check first. There is no van connected at this time, just getting ready. I replaced the Haynam Reece controller wit...	Countrytech	6	1648	01:08 AM Jun 27, 2012 by jimricho
	Water getting in tug cabin "update" (Preview) Well after many weeks now it looks like problem solved. There is a largish, about 75mm rubber seal on the engine side of the firewall on the driver side basically in the corner next to the right hand side with wires going through into the cabin, well, it hadn't been put back in place properly when all the w...	Dougwe	8	1244	08:56 PM Jun 24, 2012 by Scotty01
	Jerry cans (Preview) What are the legalities of A. securing diesal jerry can to the draw bar of the van next to the gas bottles? B. Placing them on the back bumper of the van? My choice if legal is on the draw bar PS. it would only be 20 -30 litres max Thanks in advance Brian	bab600	14	11982	03:11 AM Jun 24, 2012 by rtv47
	Update on Misde's solar panel installation (Preview) Hello Misde. I was just reading your subject on fitting a solar panel on you motorhome. I was interested to know how you are getting on and managing the power usage. I too tossed up about fixed or portable panels and decided on a fixed roof mounted one. No storage problems, no deciding will I leave it...	Two Strays	2	1189	02:54 AM Jun 21, 2012 by Two Strays
	flat car battery (Preview) i think my car (2004 mazda 2) battery may be too flat ie read my other post on i digress.. if its just flat how long should you put it on charge? i think this is my second battery in the car in 8 years.. milo	milo	7	1680	10:17 PM Jun 18, 2012 by noisy
	GOOSE NECK RATTLE (Preview) got a reese style tow bar on my car and the goose neck rattles in the tow bar ..its not only annoying but very distracting...i thought somewhere in my grey matter there was a rubber sleeve.. wedge shape that went around the goose neck and wedged it it tight..then put your locking pin in...anybody else h...	noisy	16	4357	08:10 PM Jun 18, 2012 by noisy
	Winch rope (Preview) Has anyone used any of the newer synthetic winch ropes on their 4WD and do they have any reccomendations for brands and where to buy etc. Also any pros or cans they have found with them. Cheers Bob	03_troopy	8	2862	02:38 AM Jun 16, 2012 by 03_troopy
	Mitshubishi Chellenger (Preview) As the day draws closer to retirement my wife suggested we look into a new / newish 4 x 4 and we are looking at the chellenger. We have a Pajero 93 model with petrol but we are looking at diesal this time and something that not as big Any Ideas ??? Regards Brian	bab600	2	1270	05:05 PM Jun 14, 2012 by ozjohn
	chip (Preview) Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have had a chip put in their 4x4? If so what was the result ? Also where did they get it from and how much?We have seen one advirtised in the Uk and with postage works out about $700,was hoping if we could get one cheaper here in Aus. Jilly	jilly888	15	3763	07:03 AM Jun 14, 2012 by Keith19837
	Water getting in Tug Cabin (Preview) Hi all, because you were all very helpful with my last question here is another one for your minds to get around. I am getting a bit of water in the front driver side under the steering wheel area, it seems to be coming in under the dash and getting in under the carpet. I have put a towel in going up under the da...	Dougwe	13	1397	04:23 AM Jun 13, 2012 by Keith19837
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