Techies' Corner

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi All, I have just had the brake controller on the Pajero pack up. A friend suggested a Tekonsha Prodigy as a replacement. Has anybody got one of these and, if so whats your opinion of them? Regards, Magnarc.

P2 · P2

Hi there, was just wondering is there any way we can recieve horse racing while travelling, we of course subscribe at home tp pay TV but am planning on going on the road for an extended period and our son is a jockey so would like to keep up with how he is going, any info would be appreciated

blaze · blaze

Whats every body using, are you using booster or not. I can tell you what you need in my area (part of my business) but I am after the best system for a roaming reception. cheers blaze

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Had a look around Clark Rubber today getting ideas. Had no idea they had such a variation in different types of rubber matting. All different patterns, different thicknesses and colours. Also the lady showed me the light rubber stuff you put in the bottom of drawer and cupboards so you kitchen stuff w...

keninperth · keninperth

I am beginning a project of converting a Ford Transit van into a Camper Van and starting at the flooring and wall panelling. My first thoughts are "should something be used as sound proofing and insulation". So I am looking for information on this.As an experiment I have used some rubber ca...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Want to DYI replace the vinyl stone protector on the front of the van, Was considering the Marine Grade Carpet from BCF. Thought it would suit the job as it's designed for such exposure Anyone got any suggestions other than alloy plate . Having difficulty getting the original vinyl unless having...

kelvin01au · kelvin01au

hi all. just found this site, looks good. we have recently found a 1971 franklin arrow 16 ft van to tow behind our old monaro. have the paint scheme and hub cap thing all sorted. interior is very tired,but what do you get for a couple of grand. can anyone tell us of a cabinet maker or old retired bloke that ca...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Pulled into a very large rest area on the hume the other day, combined truck, car, car & van/bus allocated parking areas, each seperate. Whats parked in the middle of the car/van bus section is a very small car, there were heaps of car spaces available. Later we stopped at Holbrook, where the sub i...

Captain · Captain

I want to instal an in-line water filter to my van when using town water. I already have one under the sink for drinking water only but I would like to also have a plug-in filter unit where the town water plugs into the van. There are so many on the market and all say that their product is the best. I don'...

BnTnAnJ · BnTnAnJ

Hi everyone, Just bought a bus have been told that solar panels would be the go especialy for what we want to run.. 280 lt elec. Fridge, microwave, tv, aircon, laptops...getting conflicting advice as to sizes of panels (60watt 80watt 100watt ect) inverter sizes, and everything else that is being pu...

blaze · blaze

Going to spend time free camping, not wanting to run geni but run on batteries. My question is, I would like to run 2 computers on the net at the same time via a 12 hub or some thing, and plug a usb moden/dongle or what ever they are called in to it. I currently have a laptop with a usb telsta thingo that has work...

Fuel Comsumption details from users · Lance and Vi

I have tried to get information as to different fuel consumption figures from the ones that actually use the vehicles .eg us that tow vans ,not magazine tests.All I get from the other caravan site is sarcasm .Does anyone out there on the road that like myself pushes that little button which turns our tr...

elliemike · elliemike

Just been looking at a Misubishi NS. GLX. SWB. 3 door Pajero. We are thinking of getting a Avan Cruiseliner this year, and just doing the rounds sorting out what will suit us to pull one. The Pajero rear door opens sideways, like the RAV 4 (not up and over) With a trailer hitched on. I...

Sheba · Sheba

HEEEEEELP !!!! Why do i only see RED CROSSES ? Right click to open, and nothing happens. I haven't knowingly changed any of my settings, and this has been happening for months now. I don't understand why. Cheers, Sheba.

Mick17 · Mick17

Hi guys, A very handy battery pack that runs most 12v system and you can recharge this system whilst your travelling or by your solar daring the day. photo's Cheers Mick

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, just 4 weeks to go before we depart, in the meantime however I would like to ask for comments regarding 15amp power leads in caravan parks. This trip we will be tenting, we will be self sufficient power wise, ( duel battery etc) however we will need the services occassionally from CP's, at t...

Lets Go · Lets Go

I would appreciate any help and advice people can give. We have a Windsor full van. We have had issues with water leaking in around the windows they are the Camec ones, the van is nearly 6 yrs old, and has been well looked after, looks like new inside apart from some water marks and mould on the ply around th...

Sheba · Sheba

Can anyone tell me why some of my Toolbars sometimes are Blacked out ? It's happened again today. Cheers, Sheba.

Ma · Ma

A soon to be nomad friend of ours has just bought a Springvale Seaview Caravan and has also purchased a 2008 Ford Territory Ghia. I am assuming it's automatic transmission. I have a feeling that the towing capacity of the Territory won't be up to the weight of the van. I think from memory they said the van...

elliemike · elliemike

How do you guys make your camper trailers secure against theft. Regards Mike and Ellie

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	Brake Controllers (Preview) Hi All, I have just had the brake controller on the Pajero pack up. A friend suggested a Tekonsha Prodigy as a replacement. Has anybody got one of these and, if so whats your opinion of them? Regards, Magnarc.	Magnarc	10	1589	05:18 PM Nov 16, 2010 by Magnarc
	Racing (Preview) Hi there, was just wondering is there any way we can recieve horse racing while travelling, we of course subscribe at home tp pay TV but am planning on going on the road for an extended period and our son is a jockey so would like to keep up with how he is going, any info would be appreciated	P2	5	1233	03:43 PM Nov 16, 2010 by gillyb
	Tv arieal (Preview) Whats every body using, are you using booster or not. I can tell you what you need in my area (part of my business) but I am after the best system for a roaming reception. cheers blaze	blaze	15	2424	10:32 AM Nov 1, 2010 by Cupie
	Clark Rubber has great variation in rubber mats. (Preview) Had a look around Clark Rubber today getting ideas. Had no idea they had such a variation in different types of rubber matting. All different patterns, different thicknesses and colours. Also the lady showed me the light rubber stuff you put in the bottom of drawer and cupboards so you kitchen stuff w...	Happywanderer	4	1042	01:24 PM Oct 29, 2010 by Beth54
	Flooring in a DIY Camper Van (Preview) I am beginning a project of converting a Ford Transit van into a Camper Van and starting at the flooring and wall panelling. My first thoughts are "should something be used as sound proofing and insulation". So I am looking for information on this.As an experiment I have used some rubber ca...	keninperth	9	7246	09:58 PM Oct 28, 2010 by Wombat 280
	Vinyl Stone Protection Replacement (Preview) Want to DYI replace the vinyl stone protector on the front of the van, Was considering the Marine Grade Carpet from BCF. Thought it would suit the job as it's designed for such exposure Anyone got any suggestions other than alloy plate . Having difficulty getting the original vinyl unless having...	Wombat 280	11	15657	09:41 PM Oct 28, 2010 by Wombat 280
	caravan reno (Preview) hi all. just found this site, looks good. we have recently found a 1971 franklin arrow 16 ft van to tow behind our old monaro. have the paint scheme and hub cap thing all sorted. interior is very tired,but what do you get for a couple of grand. can anyone tell us of a cabinet maker or old retired bloke that ca...	kelvin01au	3	2128	02:09 PM Oct 28, 2010 by Brookie
	IS IT CANT READ OR IGNORANCE????????????????????? (Preview) Pulled into a very large rest area on the hume the other day, combined truck, car, car & van/bus allocated parking areas, each seperate. Whats parked in the middle of the car/van bus section is a very small car, there were heaps of car spaces available. Later we stopped at Holbrook, where the sub i...	justcruisin01	6	1714	05:08 PM Oct 25, 2010 by JRH
	WATER FILTERS (Preview) I want to instal an in-line water filter to my van when using town water. I already have one under the sink for drinking water only but I would like to also have a plug-in filter unit where the town water plugs into the van. There are so many on the market and all say that their product is the best. I don'...	Captain	4	1715	11:30 PM Oct 24, 2010 by PeterD
	installing solar panels from go to whoa (Preview) Hi everyone, Just bought a bus have been told that solar panels would be the go especialy for what we want to run.. 280 lt elec. Fridge, microwave, tv, aircon, laptops...getting conflicting advice as to sizes of panels (60watt 80watt 100watt ect) inverter sizes, and everything else that is being pu...	BnTnAnJ	13	1647	04:14 PM Oct 22, 2010 by milo
	internet access (Preview) Going to spend time free camping, not wanting to run geni but run on batteries. My question is, I would like to run 2 computers on the net at the same time via a 12 hub or some thing, and plug a usb moden/dongle or what ever they are called in to it. I currently have a laptop with a usb telsta thingo that has work...	blaze	10	2250	01:40 AM Oct 22, 2010 by milo
	Fuel Comsumption details from users ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have tried to get information as to different fuel consumption figures from the ones that actually use the vehicles .eg us that tow vans ,not magazine tests.All I get from the other caravan site is sarcasm .Does anyone out there on the road that like myself pushes that little button which turns our tr...	Lance and Vi	48	6390	06:32 PM Oct 21, 2010 by Lance and Vi
	Pajero Rear Door Question (Preview) Just been looking at a Misubishi NS. GLX. SWB. 3 door Pajero. We are thinking of getting a Avan Cruiseliner this year, and just doing the rounds sorting out what will suit us to pull one. The Pajero rear door opens sideways, like the RAV 4 (not up and over) With a trailer hitched on. I...	elliemike	12	3207	09:26 AM Oct 21, 2010 by elliemike
	Photos. (Preview) HEEEEEELP !!!! Why do i only see RED CROSSES ? Right click to open, and nothing happens. I haven't knowingly changed any of my settings, and this has been happening for months now. I don't understand why. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	7	1451	09:39 PM Oct 20, 2010 by Sheba
	Universal - Used Old Drills/Battery Pack 20amp (Preview) Hi guys, A very handy battery pack that runs most 12v system and you can recharge this system whilst your travelling or by your solar daring the day. photo's Cheers Mick	Mick17	5	1659	03:20 PM Oct 20, 2010 by PeterD
	bright spark comment please (Preview) Hi everyone, just 4 weeks to go before we depart, in the meantime however I would like to ask for comments regarding 15amp power leads in caravan parks. This trip we will be tenting, we will be self sufficient power wise, ( duel battery etc) however we will need the services occassionally from CP's, at t...	ozi2	12	2074	09:09 AM Oct 20, 2010 by biggles
	Water Marks and mould on Ply (Preview) I would appreciate any help and advice people can give. We have a Windsor full van. We have had issues with water leaking in around the windows they are the Camec ones, the van is nearly 6 yrs old, and has been well looked after, looks like new inside apart from some water marks and mould on the ply around th...	Lets Go	8	6319	06:48 PM Oct 19, 2010 by Rolly
	Black-outs ? (Preview) Can anyone tell me why some of my Toolbars sometimes are Blacked out ? It's happened again today. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	3	1072	06:51 AM Oct 16, 2010 by jonathan
	YOUR OPINION PLEASE (Preview) A soon to be nomad friend of ours has just bought a Springvale Seaview Caravan and has also purchased a 2008 Ford Territory Ghia. I am assuming it's automatic transmission. I have a feeling that the towing capacity of the Territory won't be up to the weight of the van. I think from memory they said the van...	Ma	8	1958	11:59 AM Oct 15, 2010 by Ma
	Trailer Security (Preview) How do you guys make your camper trailers secure against theft. Regards Mike and Ellie	elliemike	15	1930	01:35 PM Oct 13, 2010 by biggles
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