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Elle on Wheels · Elle on Wheels

Hi All I know nothing about tyres etc but have split rim wheels and recently paid $240 each for 2 new tyres and tubes. I have a toyota hilux 4wd. That seemed quite expensive. I am wondering about the feasibility of changing over to tubeless tyres. Would this save me a bit on costs? Also would the risk of b...

Technomad · Technomad

Many people are unaware of the necessity to replace the sacrificial annode in their unit. Look into it as it is cheap insurance, easy to do yourself. Look for info on www.around-oz.com and read carefully. Don't rely on caravan outlets to warn you as they say it is part of their servicing. The thread is N...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I tried one out in Bunnings today. Most comfortable and will be getting one as soon as able. They are 34.95 at Bunnings. I remember Sheba saying she had bought one. They fold up flat for storing and would make a nice change to a normal fold up chair. Could certainly have a good nana nap in one.

animalcarer · animalcarer

Be gentle on me. I have a Xerox Phaser printer. My computer is a compaq Presario CQ56. Question: I would like to print labels, what sort of paper (with labels on) do I get, or type of stationery to achieve this. My idea is to do my own labels : On the label is would read something like: Lynettes Dukka...

Beth54 · Beth54

I can't open this file on my laptop which runs Windows 7 Home. I could open it on the desktop PC without a problem, so it must be some program missing from the laptop. When I click on the PDF a popup asks me if I want to save or open the file. I then click on 'open' and a screen pops up that says' view downloads - in...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Have just discovered that the standard Caravan electric brake units cannot be fitted to some recent 4x4 vehicles as the have air bags in the driver floor well so you have to fit a unit away from floor well area, my auto electrician suggested fitting the unit in the dash and locating the control button wh...

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

Hi I was just wondering what the best way would be to fix a solar panel to the roof of our coaster... it arrived today.. I was looking at eBay for solar mounts.. they have some that have no screws... but they dont say how you fix them up there. A little advice would be much appreciated :) thanx

j and v kids · j and v kids

can any one put us on the right track 120 watt solar pannel are they any good and can any one recomend a good brand Confused travaler

moosebarter · moosebarter

can anyone please tell me what product to use to clean the vinyl around my pop top please

bill12 · bill12

I have 2 , 80 w panels and a reg that came with the panels. I have checked with a multimeter , and there is plenty of amps going in , but not coming out to charge batterys. I think this is the cheap reg. Does anybody know of a smart reg that will show how much amps is going in, and the volts?The one I have only has le...

Elle on Wheels · Elle on Wheels

Hi All I am probably asking questions that have been asked 100 times before. I am looking at a early 80's Viscount which is in good nick but basic. I want to live in it full time and will be solo travelling and doing lots of free camping. I would like to have a tv and an adequate sound system (nothing fancy) s...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

In the post [ inverter's] there is much discussion between inverter & a 12volt system for a laptop. As stated the 12v system is a dc dc converter to be able to supply the additional 7volts to make the required 19 volt @ 3.45 amps. The additional 7volts has to be created & therefore must require s...

lilly31 · lilly31

Hi guys and girls what would be best inverter for a lap top ..I know jaycars have a few so do dick smith .. and what would be most suitable watts in one

jimricho · jimricho

(http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t45467896/electric-brake-units/)

HeadnHome · HeadnHome

this has happened twice now, originally thought it was dirty fuel as car felt a bit rough and jerking little bit after filling up with fuel, so changed fuel filter, been running well since until weekend, again filled up in morning, done about 80kms, jerking slightly, then when I went to slow down to tak...

Tim Robinson · Tim Robinson

Hi everybody Hope someone can help, this is our first post, so I trust we are in the correct area. Stella and I are preparing our 2003 Jayco Freedom caravan for extended touring in the near future. We would like to fit an extra gear carrying box to the rear spare wheel/ protection bar on the van. Has anyone...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.bayswaterjayco.com.au/Jay_owners_handbook.pdf

Steve and Maria · Steve and Maria

Morning all. Another newbie question. I connected water (to park tap). When i connected it my tanks were nearly empty, now they r full. Is it normal that the tanks fill when connected to mains water.

tonyd · tonyd

Posted this on another site and didn't get much feedback, so thought I would ask the GNs. I plan to add a canopy to my Colorado and had already bought an awning to fit on to the roofrack. However . . . it has been pointed out that the flexing between the cab and canopy would probably make this a bad idea and e...

whiteman · whiteman

Guys, have just purchased an new HD TV for the van to replace the old analogue set, checked system on the home antenna and all ok......transfered to van and reset the "auto search" and wound up with a lot less channels including no Chan 9, One HD, 10 etc.........is it a case of changing the win...

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	Split rim wheels (Preview) Hi All I know nothing about tyres etc but have split rim wheels and recently paid $240 each for 2 new tyres and tubes. I have a toyota hilux 4wd. That seemed quite expensive. I am wondering about the feasibility of changing over to tubeless tyres. Would this save me a bit on costs? Also would the risk of b...	Elle on Wheels	9	3834	08:14 PM Nov 2, 2011 by BobnBev
	Suburban hot water units (Preview) Many people are unaware of the necessity to replace the sacrificial annode in their unit. Look into it as it is cheap insurance, easy to do yourself. Look for info on www.around-oz.com and read carefully. Don't rely on caravan outlets to warn you as they say it is part of their servicing. The thread is N...	Technomad	5	1656	05:32 PM Nov 2, 2011 by alexspong
	Moon Chairs ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I tried one out in Bunnings today. Most comfortable and will be getting one as soon as able. They are 34.95 at Bunnings. I remember Sheba saying she had bought one. They fold up flat for storing and would make a nice change to a normal fold up chair. Could certainly have a good nana nap in one.	Happywanderer	64	7423	08:50 PM Nov 1, 2011 by Sheba
	Printing of labels (Preview) Be gentle on me. I have a Xerox Phaser printer. My computer is a compaq Presario CQ56. Question: I would like to print labels, what sort of paper (with labels on) do I get, or type of stationery to achieve this. My idea is to do my own labels : On the label is would read something like: Lynettes Dukka...	animalcarer	7	2370	08:46 PM Oct 30, 2011 by Connie
	GREY NOMAD TIMES DOWNLOAD (Preview) I can't open this file on my laptop which runs Windows 7 Home. I could open it on the desktop PC without a problem, so it must be some program missing from the laptop. When I click on the PDF a popup asks me if I want to save or open the file. I then click on 'open' and a screen pops up that says' view downloads - in...	Beth54	11	1366	07:05 PM Oct 29, 2011 by Beth54
	Electric Brake Units (Preview) Have just discovered that the standard Caravan electric brake units cannot be fitted to some recent 4x4 vehicles as the have air bags in the driver floor well so you have to fit a unit away from floor well area, my auto electrician suggested fitting the unit in the dash and locating the control button wh...	aussietraveller	14	6547	01:45 PM Oct 28, 2011 by PeterD
	Fixin solar to the roof (Preview) Hi I was just wondering what the best way would be to fix a solar panel to the roof of our coaster... it arrived today.. I was looking at eBay for solar mounts.. they have some that have no screws... but they dont say how you fix them up there. A little advice would be much appreciated :) thanx	AmandaJayne	7	1270	05:47 PM Oct 27, 2011 by Nichol
	solar pannels (Preview) can any one put us on the right track 120 watt solar pannel are they any good and can any one recomend a good brand Confused travaler	j and v kids	9	1602	05:42 PM Oct 27, 2011 by Nichol
	cleaning vinyl (Preview) can anyone please tell me what product to use to clean the vinyl around my pop top please	moosebarter	9	2627	09:12 AM Oct 27, 2011 by moosebarter
	Smart Solar Regulaters (Preview) I have 2 , 80 w panels and a reg that came with the panels. I have checked with a multimeter , and there is plenty of amps going in , but not coming out to charge batterys. I think this is the cheap reg. Does anybody know of a smart reg that will show how much amps is going in, and the volts?The one I have only has le...	bill12	26	3011	09:47 PM Oct 26, 2011 by oldtrack123
	Fit out for free camping (Preview) Hi All I am probably asking questions that have been asked 100 times before. I am looking at a early 80's Viscount which is in good nick but basic. I want to live in it full time and will be solo travelling and doing lots of free camping. I would like to have a tv and an adequate sound system (nothing fancy) s...	Elle on Wheels	28	3700	07:01 AM Oct 23, 2011 by jimricho
	SO WHICH IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In the post [ inverter's] there is much discussion between inverter & a 12volt system for a laptop. As stated the 12v system is a dc dc converter to be able to supply the additional 7volts to make the required 19 volt @ 3.45 amps. The additional 7volts has to be created & therefore must require s...	justcruisin01	36	3799	10:05 PM Oct 20, 2011 by Happywanderer
	INVERTER ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys and girls what would be best inverter for a lap top ..I know jaycars have a few so do dick smith .. and what would be most suitable watts in one	lilly31	32	4218	08:58 AM Oct 18, 2011 by jimricho
	New Vehicles and Weight Distribution Hitches (Preview) (http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t45467896/electric-brake-units/)	jimricho	2	1358	08:58 PM Oct 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Motor Cutout while driving (Preview) this has happened twice now, originally thought it was dirty fuel as car felt a bit rough and jerking little bit after filling up with fuel, so changed fuel filter, been running well since until weekend, again filled up in morning, done about 80kms, jerking slightly, then when I went to slow down to tak...	HeadnHome	23	2673	07:51 PM Oct 11, 2011 by HeadnHome
	Storage Box (Preview) Hi everybody Hope someone can help, this is our first post, so I trust we are in the correct area. Stella and I are preparing our 2003 Jayco Freedom caravan for extended touring in the near future. We would like to fit an extra gear carrying box to the rear spare wheel/ protection bar on the van. Has anyone...	Tim Robinson	10	3097	05:24 PM Oct 11, 2011 by Tim Robinson
	Jayco Handbook online (Preview) http://www.bayswaterjayco.com.au/Jay_owners_handbook.pdf	_wombat_	1	1389	10:50 PM Oct 10, 2011 by PeterD
	Water tanks (Preview) Morning all. Another newbie question. I connected water (to park tap). When i connected it my tanks were nearly empty, now they r full. Is it normal that the tanks fill when connected to mains water.	Steve and Maria	2	1770	08:45 PM Oct 10, 2011 by aussietraveller
	Roofracks on dual cab utes (Preview) Posted this on another site and didn't get much feedback, so thought I would ask the GNs. I plan to add a canopy to my Colorado and had already bought an awning to fit on to the roofrack. However . . . it has been pointed out that the flexing between the cab and canopy would probably make this a bad idea and e...	tonyd	7	9128	03:35 PM Oct 10, 2011 by justcruisin01
	New HD TV & Auto SEARCH ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Guys, have just purchased an new HD TV for the van to replace the old analogue set, checked system on the home antenna and all ok......transfered to van and reset the "auto search" and wound up with a lot less channels including no Chan 9, One HD, 10 etc.........is it a case of changing the win...	whiteman	35	5013	09:53 AM Oct 9, 2011 by whiteman
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