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Sheba · Sheba

Where do I look to find the Wattage of my Solar Panel please ? It's on top of the Pop-top. Thank you, Cheers, Sheba.

spondulics · spondulics

The vans been stood a while with half a tank of water Ive drained it ready to go is there any safe way of cleaning it out thanks for any suggestions

milo · milo

Hi guys, well, im currently going thru our videos and hoping to make some dvds , with menues and such, i have a program which im going to try our video shoots in mp4... all on sd card nowdays, makes it so compact.. but wondering what you all use, ?

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1004707&nodeId=b2312fe63130c9d252b00cdec40dc0e7&fn=Recall%20Notice%20Advertisement.pdf

keith and bill · keith and bill

have just bought a converted bus and getting to know what makes everything tick.it has a dc-dc inverter for house batterys im not sure if this is going to do the job ,can anyone recomend a good worry free set up. i am new to all this having not caravaned before,but am in no hurry to get things organised for m...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Now the nights are getting colder and we are not all way up north where its the only warm place, what do you use to keep warm in the back of a Campervan. Is there a particular type of heating that is safe for such a confined space?

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

Hi Everyone. Some time back, someone? posted about a beverage tray that fits and clips onto the small middle seat of a toyota. At the time, I did not need it....but now I do....and I have typed everything that I can think of into "search".....all to no avail. I have had a look on Ebay etc; bu...

Pam · Pam

my laptop is a hp dv6 with a wireless thing. my printer is a hp deskjet with a wireless thing too. I think I need a network or gateway device so they can talk to each other. Can anyone explain to me exactly what I need please. we also have iphones that have wireless and blue tooth too.

tonyd · tonyd

Relative newcomer amaysim has released a new deal which may appeal to some GNs. For $39.90 a month you get unlimited calls to Australian mobiles and landline phones, unlimited texts and 4gb of data (for those with flash phones), along with unlimited access to social sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc)...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

We have just taken the plunge and purchased a unit with cassett toilet and thought that we would just be able to go buy chemicals. We find that like milk these days there are so many different ones you have to make a choice. We would be happy to hear from others who have made theirs and have some experience w...

ozjohn · ozjohn

Following up on a Thread a couple of months ago RE: Trailer Chain Requirements it was pointed out by a forum member that under SA Regulations chains were not required if a Brakeaway System was fitted to the trailer. As this was inconsitant with federal regulations I wrote to the SA Department for Trans...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

After I purchase my Pathfinder they then decided to fit Bluetooth Hands Free to the next model . Not a big user of phones while in the car I didn't give it much thought. Did ask Nissan dealer if a retro fit was available "Sure is Sir " $650.00 as it required the Radio/ CD system to be change...

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day All, Generators! I guess that this is a topic that everyone has an opinion on. Our little Jayco Starcraft Poptop van is the last(?) of the 240v systems with 2x12volt lights added to the 240v ones. We do like to bush camp and we use a deep cycle battery to run the lights, and gas for cooking in the van an...

goinsoon · goinsoon

I decided it was time to air condition the tug

johnc · johnc

Hi All, We have a 2001 winnebago leisure seeker on a mazda t4600 and find our house batteries ( 2 )are not retaining charge for long ( hours ) .Will charge up to 14 volts from alternator and 240v but run down rather quicker than when we first bought the unit ( bout 15 months ago). Have found previous owner in...

Sheba · Sheba

Went to Big W yesterday and had alook at the E-readers . They didn't have tthe $118 one I was interested in. Never even got it in. The salesgirl said she thought there was a problem with that one. Had a look at the cheaper one [$98]. Not real impressed with the size of the screen. About 7" long, by...

Sheba · Sheba

Thought I'd post these for any-one thinking about awnings etc. These are detatchable Shades, and BCF has them for $99.[in Qld] at the moment. These pics are the large one. There is a smaller one, but I didn't make a note of the price. They don't have the Blue one any-more apparently. Cheers, Sheb...

briche · briche

Could some please tell how you adjust the headlights on a this vehicle. I want to lower them just a touch. I think I have found the adjusters but not sure. Would not want to get it wrong.

jonathan · jonathan

Hi folks .. As I do have an interest in singing .. primarily 'oldies' and 'country' music, I'm keen to speak with anyone who may also be involved in using Karaoke equipment. My intention is to purchase an External Drive which attaches via a USB connection to ones computer. This drive however, needs to h...

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.

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Solar Panel Query. (Preview) Where do I look to find the Wattage of my Solar Panel please ? It's on top of the Pop-top. Thank you, Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	2	1122	07:43 PM Jul 2, 2011 by Sheba
	Water tank (Preview) The vans been stood a while with half a tank of water Ive drained it ready to go is there any safe way of cleaning it out thanks for any suggestions	spondulics	4	1636	11:59 AM Jul 2, 2011 by Dunco
	Making your own dvd's ... (Preview) Hi guys, well, im currently going thru our videos and hoping to make some dvds , with menues and such, i have a program which im going to try our video shoots in mp4... all on sd card nowdays, makes it so compact.. but wondering what you all use, ?	milo	2	1083	01:18 AM Jul 1, 2011 by milo
	Recall ARB ,Surepower battery isolators (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1004707&nodeId=b2312fe63130c9d252b00cdec40dc0e7&fn=Recall%20Notice%20Advertisement.pdf	oldtrack123	0	1028	12:09 PM Jun 30, 2011 by oldtrack123
	inverters (Preview) have just bought a converted bus and getting to know what makes everything tick.it has a dc-dc inverter for house batterys im not sure if this is going to do the job ,can anyone recomend a good worry free set up. i am new to all this having not caravaned before,but am in no hurry to get things organised for m...	keith and bill	7	1754	12:14 AM Jun 29, 2011 by PeterD
	Whats the best heating for inhouse Campervan? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Now the nights are getting colder and we are not all way up north where its the only warm place, what do you use to keep warm in the back of a Campervan. Is there a particular type of heating that is safe for such a confined space?	Happywanderer	40	13402	07:29 AM Jun 28, 2011 by Vic
	Help Needed re: Finding Old Post (Preview) Hi Everyone. Some time back, someone? posted about a beverage tray that fits and clips onto the small middle seat of a toyota. At the time, I did not need it....but now I do....and I have typed everything that I can think of into "search".....all to no avail. I have had a look on Ebay etc; bu...	Travel Bug	8	1215	08:37 PM Jun 27, 2011 by Sheba
	laptops with wireless thingy (Preview) my laptop is a hp dv6 with a wireless thing. my printer is a hp deskjet with a wireless thing too. I think I need a network or gateway device so they can talk to each other. Can anyone explain to me exactly what I need please. we also have iphones that have wireless and blue tooth too.	Pam	11	1796	08:03 PM Jun 26, 2011 by Pam
	New mobile phone deal (Preview) Relative newcomer amaysim has released a new deal which may appeal to some GNs. For $39.90 a month you get unlimited calls to Australian mobiles and landline phones, unlimited texts and 4gb of data (for those with flash phones), along with unlimited access to social sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc)...	tonyd	11	1513	01:12 AM Jun 25, 2011 by milo
	Chemical for cassette toilet (Preview) We have just taken the plunge and purchased a unit with cassett toilet and thought that we would just be able to go buy chemicals. We find that like milk these days there are so many different ones you have to make a choice. We would be happy to hear from others who have made theirs and have some experience w...	Old Crofter	12	9760	07:15 AM Jun 24, 2011 by Old Crofter
	S.A. Chain Regulations (Preview) Following up on a Thread a couple of months ago RE: Trailer Chain Requirements it was pointed out by a forum member that under SA Regulations chains were not required if a Brakeaway System was fitted to the trailer. As this was inconsitant with federal regulations I wrote to the SA Department for Trans...	ozjohn	15	3561	04:24 PM Jun 23, 2011 by ozjohn
	Hands Free Bluetooth (Preview) After I purchase my Pathfinder they then decided to fit Bluetooth Hands Free to the next model . Not a big user of phones while in the car I didn't give it much thought. Did ask Nissan dealer if a retro fit was available "Sure is Sir " $650.00 as it required the Radio/ CD system to be change...	Wombat 280	7	1506	12:34 PM Jun 23, 2011 by Wombat 280
	Generators (Preview) G'Day All, Generators! I guess that this is a topic that everyone has an opinion on. Our little Jayco Starcraft Poptop van is the last(?) of the 240v systems with 2x12volt lights added to the 240v ones. We do like to bush camp and we use a deep cycle battery to run the lights, and gas for cooking in the van an...	Peterpan	26	2981	07:27 PM Jun 22, 2011 by Sheba
	AIR CONDITIONER (Preview) I decided it was time to air condition the tug	goinsoon	13	2000	06:20 PM Jun 22, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Battery Replacement for winnebago (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2001 winnebago leisure seeker on a mazda t4600 and find our house batteries ( 2 )are not retaining charge for long ( hours ) .Will charge up to 14 volts from alternator and 240v but run down rather quicker than when we first bought the unit ( bout 15 months ago). Have found previous owner in...	johnc	8	8349	05:44 PM Jun 17, 2011 by jimricho
	E-reader. (Preview) Went to Big W yesterday and had alook at the E-readers . They didn't have tthe $118 one I was interested in. Never even got it in. The salesgirl said she thought there was a problem with that one. Had a look at the cheaper one [$98]. Not real impressed with the size of the screen. About 7" long, by...	Sheba	12	3004	08:22 AM Jun 14, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	Vehicle Shades. (Preview) Thought I'd post these for any-one thinking about awnings etc. These are detatchable Shades, and BCF has them for $99.[in Qld] at the moment. These pics are the large one. There is a smaller one, but I didn't make a note of the price. They don't have the Blue one any-more apparently. Cheers, Sheb...	Sheba	8	2389	02:34 PM Jun 12, 2011 by Cupie
	Headlight adj on Toyota Cruiser, 100 series (Preview) Could some please tell how you adjust the headlights on a this vehicle. I want to lower them just a touch. I think I have found the adjusters but not sure. Would not want to get it wrong.	briche	4	1676	08:00 PM Jun 10, 2011 by briche
	CD+G External Drive .. (Preview) Hi folks .. As I do have an interest in singing .. primarily 'oldies' and 'country' music, I'm keen to speak with anyone who may also be involved in using Karaoke equipment. My intention is to purchase an External Drive which attaches via a USB connection to ones computer. This drive however, needs to h...	jonathan	4	1089	09:27 AM Jun 10, 2011 by jonathan
	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	4424	05:41 PM Jun 5, 2011 by Happywanderer
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