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DeBe · DeBe

One posabillity for exess oil consumption & backfiring can be a faulty PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve. this is also posible fault on other vehicles, certainly was on AU Falcons on Gas.

Sheba · Sheba

Does anyone know of a way to print out the Favouirites Column ? Been trying, but it won't work. Even Photographed it, uploaded to 'Puter, then tried Copy/Pasting to a blank Word Page, but that doesn't work either. Don't know what else to try at this point. Might just have to print out the pic. Any he...

shadyandme · shadyandme

Can anyone helpme? I need a gas certificate to transfer the rego from qld to vic and I do not know who does these,HELP. Norma

briche · briche

We have had a few issues with trucks, cars, motorbikes, etc coming up behind us without knowledge. We have decided that we should instal a review camera, rather that a revearsing camera to keep an eye on what's coming up behind us. I can see situations out in the outback where things like road trains can...

Cupie · Cupie

Whilst I couldn't be without my puter, it sure can be a pain! I recently got an email from a friend with bunch of travel photos as attachments. What a nuisance it was to open them individually. I thought that I would educate us both in the art of embedding them in the email. And that was where the problem...

milo · milo

G'day every one.. well, dad and i just bought a little sanyo hd duel camera it records video and pics too , pics at 14 megga pixels but im trying to figure out what settings to use as mostly the videos will go onto youtube for my website when in web mode, it the laptop plays the video fine, but has the black b...

Loki · Loki

I am getting my campervan ready for travelling around Australia and wonder if a UHF radio would be useful? I have heard that they aren't much use anymore as most people have mobile phones (which I will also be carrying). Also, if a UHF radio is useful, what features should I look for in buying one? Are t...

elliemike · elliemike

My 80w solar panel is not producing any power. Had the meter on it (when in full sunlight) reading is "0" Will have to remove it from the roof to get at the terminals. See iff there are any loose wires or corrosion at the terminals. I've searched on the net and found an article about fa...

elliemike · elliemike

What are the differences between a Solar Regulator and a Solar Controller ? Regards Mike

Popeye · Popeye

I change my tow ball every three years without fail. When do you change yours.

retirees · retirees

Does anybody have a wiring diagram or a user manual for an American CS3000XL 30amp charger for a 2003 Jayco Freedom??

jimbo · jimbo

Whilst in Mildura recently..I found a nasty leak under my awning and coming inside Had to get the tarp out it was that bad.After close inspection will have too do some paint stripping and cleaning in and around gap....Any suggestions on something to plug hole and then Fibregallss it

jimricho · jimricho

I need to replace the battery in the Goldstream before I next hit the road. I will be fitting a 100 ah AGM but I'm open minded on which brand. I notice "Fullriver" gets a mention on this forum from time to time so I'm interested in any comments on this and/or any other brands, especially in rega...

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm hoping someone can help me with this. After much discussion between my son and I, we've decided not to run the 3 way fridge on gas, but just on a battery which will be mounted in a box on the draw bar. The main reason being that I don't like the idea of fiddling with gas, and levelling etc. I'm also not k...

DeBe · DeBe

Went to replace a freinds 80series Toyota timing belt, & on close inspection of the new one noticed that the reinforcing was on the outside of 1 tooth, pays to check new! Will be returning it & geting another one. I wonder howmany mechanics actualy check new belts befor fitting?

bill12 · bill12

I have a 3ltr diesel hilux, and it says that I have a 1.5ton towing limit on the hayman reese towbar- How big a van is that?I would like something about 15ft , or there abouts.I would apreciate your views.

DeBe · DeBe

Easy to make antenna I made years ago, It works fine with Digital as well. Parts are 2x Aluminum tubing 500mm long & 16mm OD. 2x Plastic tubing 500mm long & 20mm OD. Tee piece & 2x Blanking caps. 2x S/S screws. Antenna Balun. Cable & plug. On my antenna the round black object is the Balun....

Beth54 · Beth54

I've finally bought a car charger for the laptop. I can't remember who, on here, told me about Jaycar, but that's where I bought it for $59.95. I won't even attempt to explain all the technicalities, all I know is I needed one that would suit my 19 V laptop. An inverter is not a good idea for laptops, he sa...

Sheba · Sheba

Can some-one tell me why my top toolbars are blacked out please ? Happens only periodically, and I don't know why. Cheers, Sheba.

D-evil-ace · D-evil-ace

Hi all, I'm still working on getting my van for my travels. I will be travelling solo so don't need a large van. My budget isn't large so I am looking into vans built in the 80's or early 90's & up to about $10k preferably. My vehicle tow limit is 1600kg with a 160kg towball limit so I need to stick to somet...

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	Toyota 18R posible oil consumption. (Preview) One posabillity for exess oil consumption & backfiring can be a faulty PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve. this is also posible fault on other vehicles, certainly was on AU Falcons on Gas.	DeBe	8	4045	05:41 PM Jun 5, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Favourites Query. (Preview) Does anyone know of a way to print out the Favouirites Column ? Been trying, but it won't work. Even Photographed it, uploaded to 'Puter, then tried Copy/Pasting to a blank Word Page, but that doesn't work either. Don't know what else to try at this point. Might just have to print out the pic. Any he...	Sheba	2	922	09:20 PM Jun 3, 2011 by Sheba
	Gas certificate (Preview) Can anyone helpme? I need a gas certificate to transfer the rego from qld to vic and I do not know who does these,HELP. Norma	shadyandme	3	716	02:13 PM Jun 3, 2011 by shadyandme
	Rearview camera (Preview) We have had a few issues with trucks, cars, motorbikes, etc coming up behind us without knowledge. We have decided that we should instal a review camera, rather that a revearsing camera to keep an eye on what's coming up behind us. I can see situations out in the outback where things like road trains can...	briche	5	1401	03:52 AM Jun 3, 2011 by johnc
	Love hate relationship with 'puters (Preview) Whilst I couldn't be without my puter, it sure can be a pain! I recently got an email from a friend with bunch of travel photos as attachments. What a nuisance it was to open them individually. I thought that I would educate us both in the art of embedding them in the email. And that was where the problem...	Cupie	23	2191	04:52 PM May 31, 2011 by milo
	sometimes i hate tech stuff.. and I'm a geek!!! (Preview) G'day every one.. well, dad and i just bought a little sanyo hd duel camera it records video and pics too , pics at 14 megga pixels but im trying to figure out what settings to use as mostly the videos will go onto youtube for my website when in web mode, it the laptop plays the video fine, but has the black b...	milo	2	1119	05:05 PM May 30, 2011 by milo
	UHF Radio - how much value are they when travelling? (Preview) I am getting my campervan ready for travelling around Australia and wonder if a UHF radio would be useful? I have heard that they aren't much use anymore as most people have mobile phones (which I will also be carrying). Also, if a UHF radio is useful, what features should I look for in buying one? Are t...	Loki	8	2333	11:33 AM May 29, 2011 by _wombat_
	Solar Panel Fault (Preview) My 80w solar panel is not producing any power. Had the meter on it (when in full sunlight) reading is "0" Will have to remove it from the roof to get at the terminals. See iff there are any loose wires or corrosion at the terminals. I've searched on the net and found an article about fa...	elliemike	14	4209	04:39 PM May 26, 2011 by elliemike
	Solar Regulator/Solar Controller. (Preview) What are the differences between a Solar Regulator and a Solar Controller ? Regards Mike	elliemike	7	2107	04:17 PM May 26, 2011 by PeterD
	Tow Ball (Preview) I change my tow ball every three years without fail. When do you change yours.	Popeye	7	3583	04:03 PM May 26, 2011 by PeterD
	Charger (Preview) Does anybody have a wiring diagram or a user manual for an American CS3000XL 30amp charger for a 2003 Jayco Freedom??	retirees	2	1323	03:40 PM May 26, 2011 by PeterD
	Fibre glassing (Preview) Whilst in Mildura recently..I found a nasty leak under my awning and coming inside Had to get the tarp out it was that bad.After close inspection will have too do some paint stripping and cleaning in and around gap....Any suggestions on something to plug hole and then Fibregallss it	jimbo	4	763	08:25 AM May 26, 2011 by gubby
	Replacement AGM "House" battery (Preview) I need to replace the battery in the Goldstream before I next hit the road. I will be fitting a 100 ah AGM but I'm open minded on which brand. I notice "Fullriver" gets a mention on this forum from time to time so I'm interested in any comments on this and/or any other brands, especially in rega...	jimricho	16	3078	06:52 AM May 24, 2011 by jimricho
	WIRING FRIDGE. (Preview) I'm hoping someone can help me with this. After much discussion between my son and I, we've decided not to run the 3 way fridge on gas, but just on a battery which will be mounted in a box on the draw bar. The main reason being that I don't like the idea of fiddling with gas, and levelling etc. I'm also not k...	Beth54	18	5750	05:35 PM May 19, 2011 by jimricho
	Timing belt 1HZ Toyota (Preview) Went to replace a freinds 80series Toyota timing belt, & on close inspection of the new one noticed that the reinforcing was on the outside of 1 tooth, pays to check new! Will be returning it & geting another one. I wonder howmany mechanics actualy check new belts befor fitting?	DeBe	8	3790	05:26 PM May 19, 2011 by DeBe
	How big a van can I tow? (Preview) I have a 3ltr diesel hilux, and it says that I have a 1.5ton towing limit on the hayman reese towbar- How big a van is that?I would like something about 15ft , or there abouts.I would apreciate your views.	bill12	6	1372	09:31 AM May 19, 2011 by ozjohn
	T Antenna (Preview) Easy to make antenna I made years ago, It works fine with Digital as well. Parts are 2x Aluminum tubing 500mm long & 16mm OD. 2x Plastic tubing 500mm long & 20mm OD. Tee piece & 2x Blanking caps. 2x S/S screws. Antenna Balun. Cable & plug. On my antenna the round black object is the Balun....	DeBe	8	2300	01:57 PM May 18, 2011 by Jacko
	SPENT SOME MONEY TODAY (Preview) I've finally bought a car charger for the laptop. I can't remember who, on here, told me about Jaycar, but that's where I bought it for $59.95. I won't even attempt to explain all the technicalities, all I know is I needed one that would suit my 19 V laptop. An inverter is not a good idea for laptops, he sa...	Beth54	13	2156	10:24 AM May 17, 2011 by jules47
	Black-out. (Preview) Can some-one tell me why my top toolbars are blacked out please ? Happens only periodically, and I don't know why. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	5	1066	04:35 PM May 8, 2011 by Cupie
	Aluminium framed vans (Preview) Hi all, I'm still working on getting my van for my travels. I will be travelling solo so don't need a large van. My budget isn't large so I am looking into vans built in the 80's or early 90's & up to about $10k preferably. My vehicle tow limit is 1600kg with a 160kg towball limit so I need to stick to somet...	D-evil-ace	4	1302	08:16 PM Apr 30, 2011 by D-evil-ace
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