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Ian and Shaz · Ian and Shaz

For those that are interested We thought we would tell what we have done to our bus if it helps someone,1992 toyota coaster 20 seat bus, seats gutted out ,across the bus queen bed with custom built inner spring matteress at the back built high enough for storage underneath, all framework for bed fram...

woody · woody

Has anyone had any experience with the bike racks that attach to the spare wheel on the back door of the 4WD. Rhino and Thule both have one ,but I haven't seen these in actual use. They are not cheap, thule is over $300 at TJM.

Pejay · Pejay

Would like some help please - we are trying to locate some interior light covers for our Mayfair by Regent van (2000 model) and cannot seem to locate them - even Regent can't help us. The actual light fitting is called 'Old Delta', and is no longer available.

Dame Markalot · Dame Markalot

I am a female solo traveler so a reliable car is a must, 5 km outside Coonabarabran this happened. A few weeks ago, the car, a Nissan Navara D40 towing a 23ft 5th wheeler WELL within the limits advised by Nissan burnt the clutch out at 24000km. I have replaced it at my own cost Nissan did not want to know ab...

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...

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	Our Coaster (Preview) For those that are interested We thought we would tell what we have done to our bus if it helps someone,1992 toyota coaster 20 seat bus, seats gutted out ,across the bus queen bed with custom built inner spring matteress at the back built high enough for storage underneath, all framework for bed fram...	Ian and Shaz	4	2079	11:26 PM Nov 7, 2011 by Vic
	Bike Racks for 4WD (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with the bike racks that attach to the spare wheel on the back door of the 4WD. Rhino and Thule both have one ,but I haven't seen these in actual use. They are not cheap, thule is over $300 at TJM.	woody	2	1179	08:17 AM Nov 4, 2011 by woody
	Interior Light Covers (Preview) Would like some help please - we are trying to locate some interior light covers for our Mayfair by Regent van (2000 model) and cannot seem to locate them - even Regent can't help us. The actual light fitting is called 'Old Delta', and is no longer available.	Pejay	14	2618	01:28 AM Nov 3, 2011 by PeterD
	Navara Clutch (Preview) I am a female solo traveler so a reliable car is a must, 5 km outside Coonabarabran this happened. A few weeks ago, the car, a Nissan Navara D40 towing a 23ft 5th wheeler WELL within the limits advised by Nissan burnt the clutch out at 24000km. I have replaced it at my own cost Nissan did not want to know ab...	Dame Markalot	13	5755	01:20 AM Nov 3, 2011 by PeterD
	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	3898	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	1683	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	7518	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	2414	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	1392	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	6587	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	1303	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	1625	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	2659	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	3060	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	3766	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	3889	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	4288	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	1405	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	2710	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	3143	05:24 PM Oct 11, 2011 by Tim Robinson
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