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_wombat_ · _wombat_

sorry posted this in the wrong section, go to General -- Edited by _wombat_ on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 08:03:46 PM

milo · milo

G'day my good friends, i need some help (there are those that would say i need a lot of help) any way my dad , i think watches those stupid infomerchales on tv and recently saw an add that has some sort of battery charger,jump starter thing that jumpstarts your car via the cigaret lighter, and fits in the g...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

The tailshaft on my 1995 Landcruiser was whipping quite severely at 100KPH. The tailshaft specialist diagnosed the whip, and repaired it, with new universals and bearings. It's all good now. The whip was shaking the gearbox and other engine parts and shafts, and a process of elimination revealed...

IRVDAPH · IRVDAPH

Hello All My first post,I am thinking of installing a Webasto gas fueled air heater,does any one have any experience or recomendations with this unit.I fore see perhaps a problem with the location of the exhaust and a window Yours IRVDAPH.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I know this is not a caravan but it is used for towing caravans etc. I just got a 90 series Toyota Land Cruiser Prado "Grande" Gas/Petrol. The seller didn't have the Owners Manual that you get with a car. Does anyone know where I can get one please. I have tried to Google it but with no succ...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Well it was time to give the old tug some TLC, As I'm still trying to recover from a Barmah forest virus relapse this was not going to be an easy task so I have spread it out over three weeks. I have replaced the front swivell housing bearings & seals, replaced the original front wheel bearings as these...

gerard gue · gerard gue

good dayon our caravan (single axle) the tyre on the left (near the curb) is wearing more on the outside than the right one it is normal or not thank you regard GG

netrate · netrate

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/Green/EnergyConservation/RenewableEnergy/PRD~0111896P/Blue+Planet+30W+Solar+Panel.jsp?locale=en

woody · woody

My bro in law is having problems with sway at around 100kph . He has been towing his existing van,( 18ft kedron tandem) for prob 10 years or more with a Nissan patrol ( no sway probs) but now that he has got a new tow vehicle , Pajero, he gets the sways up !Any ideas? he is looking at the Hayman Reece control bar...

terryandkay · terryandkay

I hve a 120 watt solar panel on the roof of the van with its own controler / regulator. I have purchased a folding 120 panel which has it own regulator on the panel. Which will be the best way to conect the foldig panel using it regulator and on to the batery terminals OR bypass its regulator and feed throu...

Pam · Pam

My interent is through bigpond and I quite often check my usage on line so I don't exceed my monthly limit. Yesterday I decided to check out the current plans and discovered that things had changed. For exactly the same price I was paying for my 3GB you can now get 4GB. I rang telstra and they have upgrade...

GH35 · GH35

To finalise preparations of a 1983 Evernew for The Big Lap I am fitting a 12V battery, but can't find a point to tap it into the van's 12V circuit. Before I start hacking into wall panels chasing the wires I thought someone out here might have a better idea

Sheba · Sheba

For about the last week, I've had to give my Username and Password to log-in to every Forum of which I am a member. This morning, for some unknown reason, haven't had to do it once. Everything is back to normal. Why does this sort of thing happen ? I've changed nothing. Cheers, Sheba.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have to replace the battery in our van and have been told by Battery World that a good battery is a REMCO AGM deep cycle 100ah which he said is used by winabago on all of their new units at a cost of around $360 each. any advice from experianced operators would be appreciated.

peacewalker · peacewalker

Oh everyone so hard what to buy!! Toyota Coaster 1994 approx 100k with new fitout is in my price range or should I concentrate on a Jayco or winnebago 2005-2007, what is the best buy?????

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, well, I have decided I still have a journey or two left in me healthwise and so I have purchased NT Pajero and will be fitting a dual battery in the next 7-10 days. I will post what I would like to instal and invite comments for consideration. Ok, the engine bay has setup for battery tray so its d...

peacewalker · peacewalker

still researching my options, been talking to interstate driver who who recommends IPad2 for navigating. Not sure which program he has, has anybody else come across this and which is the best option??? he said great for the outbacks and better than GPS. I will find out what program it is in the meantim...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... My van has a 100amp/hr calcium battery with a 240v Electro 3-stage charger. I have a 2kva Honda genny which I use to re-charge the battery - usually every 2nd night. The 12v items in the van are - 3 fluro lights (usually only have one on at a time), water pump, spark-lighter for gas and the TV which...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, hope everyone is going fine we have are caravan and i am after a shower that can run off my second batt in the 4x4 .has any one got any ideas as to what we can use. all of our times are spent camping with 12v and water may be an issue, so if i can find one that doesnt use heaps of water would be even better reg...

magraret · magraret

We have just brought a nisson st and a 20ft Starcraft and find that we seem to be using a lot of fuel. It is an auto how is the best way to drive

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	I met two GN's today (Preview) sorry posted this in the wrong section, go to General -- Edited by _wombat_ on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 08:03:46 PM	_wombat_	3	872	12:40 AM Feb 11, 2012 by peacewalker
	need some help please.. (Preview) G'day my good friends, i need some help (there are those that would say i need a lot of help) any way my dad , i think watches those stupid infomerchales on tv and recently saw an add that has some sort of battery charger,jump starter thing that jumpstarts your car via the cigaret lighter, and fits in the g...	milo	17	1846	06:24 AM Feb 9, 2012 by dropbear68
	Tailshaft Question (Preview) The tailshaft on my 1995 Landcruiser was whipping quite severely at 100KPH. The tailshaft specialist diagnosed the whip, and repaired it, with new universals and bearings. It's all good now. The whip was shaking the gearbox and other engine parts and shafts, and a process of elimination revealed...	Cruising Granny	9	2105	06:22 AM Feb 9, 2012 by dropbear68
	WEBASTO GASFUELED AIRHEATER (Preview) Hello All My first post,I am thinking of installing a Webasto gas fueled air heater,does any one have any experience or recomendations with this unit.I fore see perhaps a problem with the location of the exhaust and a window Yours IRVDAPH.	IRVDAPH	4	1255	11:38 PM Feb 7, 2012 by IRVDAPH
	New Tow Vehicle (Preview) Hi all, I know this is not a caravan but it is used for towing caravans etc. I just got a 90 series Toyota Land Cruiser Prado "Grande" Gas/Petrol. The seller didn't have the Owners Manual that you get with a car. Does anyone know where I can get one please. I have tried to Google it but with no succ...	Dougwe	9	1434	01:58 PM Feb 7, 2012 by Dougwe
	A BIG JOB COMPLETED; (Preview) Well it was time to give the old tug some TLC, As I'm still trying to recover from a Barmah forest virus relapse this was not going to be an easy task so I have spread it out over three weeks. I have replaced the front swivell housing bearings & seals, replaced the original front wheel bearings as these...	justcruisin01	4	1154	11:41 PM Feb 5, 2012 by Ma
	tyres (Preview) good dayon our caravan (single axle) the tyre on the left (near the curb) is wearing more on the outside than the right one it is normal or not thank you regard GG	gerard gue	3	1433	01:13 PM Feb 5, 2012 by Mousey
	Looking for a Solar Panel solution - battery etc (Preview) http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/Green/EnergyConservation/RenewableEnergy/PRD~0111896P/Blue+Planet+30W+Solar+Panel.jsp?locale=en	netrate	6	1363	06:26 PM Feb 3, 2012 by Mergatroy
	van sway (Preview) My bro in law is having problems with sway at around 100kph . He has been towing his existing van,( 18ft kedron tandem) for prob 10 years or more with a Nissan patrol ( no sway probs) but now that he has got a new tow vehicle , Pajero, he gets the sways up !Any ideas? he is looking at the Hayman Reece control bar...	woody	23	7974	10:44 PM Feb 2, 2012 by Delboy
	more solar panelsquestions (Preview) I hve a 120 watt solar panel on the roof of the van with its own controler / regulator. I have purchased a folding 120 panel which has it own regulator on the panel. Which will be the best way to conect the foldig panel using it regulator and on to the batery terminals OR bypass its regulator and feed throu...	terryandkay	15	1926	06:20 PM Jan 29, 2012 by jimricho
	Internet costs (Preview) My interent is through bigpond and I quite often check my usage on line so I don't exceed my monthly limit. Yesterday I decided to check out the current plans and discovered that things had changed. For exactly the same price I was paying for my 3GB you can now get 4GB. I rang telstra and they have upgrade...	Pam	11	1520	04:29 AM Jan 25, 2012 by AmandaJayne
	12V wiring in an old Evernew (Preview) To finalise preparations of a 1983 Evernew for The Big Lap I am fitting a 12V battery, but can't find a point to tap it into the van's 12V circuit. Before I start hacking into wall panels chasing the wires I thought someone out here might have a better idea	GH35	9	2121	03:31 AM Jan 24, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Log-in. (Preview) For about the last week, I've had to give my Username and Password to log-in to every Forum of which I am a member. This morning, for some unknown reason, haven't had to do it once. Everything is back to normal. Why does this sort of thing happen ? I've changed nothing. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	8	1207	03:16 AM Jan 20, 2012 by milo
	Caravan deep cycle AGM battery (Preview) I have to replace the battery in our van and have been told by Battery World that a good battery is a REMCO AGM deep cycle 100ah which he said is used by winabago on all of their new units at a cost of around $360 each. any advice from experianced operators would be appreciated.	aussietraveller	3	2766	08:03 AM Jan 19, 2012 by aussietraveller
	New Rig - Toyota Coaster/Jayco/Winnebago (Preview) Oh everyone so hard what to buy!! Toyota Coaster 1994 approx 100k with new fitout is in my price range or should I concentrate on a Jayco or winnebago 2005-2007, what is the best buy?????	peacewalker	17	2045	05:57 PM Jan 17, 2012 by Hydeeeho
	dual battery installation NT Pajero. (Preview) Hi everyone, well, I have decided I still have a journey or two left in me healthwise and so I have purchased NT Pajero and will be fitting a dual battery in the next 7-10 days. I will post what I would like to instal and invite comments for consideration. Ok, the engine bay has setup for battery tray so its d...	ozi2	9	11795	12:09 PM Jan 17, 2012 by Smokeydk
	IPad2 vs GPS Query??? (Preview) still researching my options, been talking to interstate driver who who recommends IPad2 for navigating. Not sure which program he has, has anybody else come across this and which is the best option??? he said great for the outbacks and better than GPS. I will find out what program it is in the meantim...	peacewalker	15	1390	06:44 PM Jan 16, 2012 by 03_troopy
	Solar Panel Question... (Preview) Gday... My van has a 100amp/hr calcium battery with a 240v Electro 3-stage charger. I have a 2kva Honda genny which I use to re-charge the battery - usually every 2nd night. The 12v items in the van are - 3 fluro lights (usually only have one on at a time), water pump, spark-lighter for gas and the TV which...	rockylizard	6	1326	10:56 AM Jan 15, 2012 by Mergatroy
	camping shower for out doors (Preview) hi all, hope everyone is going fine we have are caravan and i am after a shower that can run off my second batt in the 4x4 .has any one got any ideas as to what we can use. all of our times are spent camping with 12v and water may be an issue, so if i can find one that doesnt use heaps of water would be even better reg...	possumyvonne	14	8195	10:34 AM Jan 15, 2012 by 03_troopy
	Fuel usage (Preview) We have just brought a nisson st and a 20ft Starcraft and find that we seem to be using a lot of fuel. It is an auto how is the best way to drive	magraret	8	1181	06:08 PM Jan 12, 2012 by aussietraveller
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