Techies' Corner

tabby · tabby

Can anyone tell us what the difference is between a smart charger and a inverter we have a smart charger in the van does this power the lights when not connected to power. Thanks

Sheba · Sheba

Just in case there are some out there who haven't yet seen one of my "Google It" posts, remember to do just that when you want to find out something. Also, if you want to see a place, or what something looks like, or to find out what something you have seen is, [like Marjs' Roasting Rack] clic...

flasher · flasher

any one with an aranda towbar [tag branded] fitted to nissan pathfinder r51 needs to get in touch with aranda as there has been a recall on that model. I had one fitted to my pathy in queensland in may 2010 and towed my van to queanbeyan and as i was taking van off at c/van park the hitch reciever broke away...

blaze · blaze

never had bad water in the van before but it appears that after being that hot in the tanks the other gay it now has a very undesirable taste. At vthis stage we are going to use 2l bottles and fill them at any clean point we can find. When we get to perth we will have to drain and refill with some thing like bicar...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, I am seeking forum members advice on the best options for maintainence of century 100amp hour AGM that I have mounted in rear of 4wd. While I am not touring the battery is not being fully charged and I would like to know the best way to maintain/preserve its lifespan; ie; remove it from it...

Popeye · Popeye

Good people I live in S.A. and I need help. The battery in my Engles fridge is dead. Do you know wear I can get it undead. I can not do it myself. I have a medical condition that will not allow me to change the said dead battery. -- Edited by Popeye on Thursday 27th of January 2011 01:37:23 PM

jandas fun · jandas fun

Hi all. hopefully a simple question. When my c'van is hitched up to the vehiclle it sits a bit high,at the front. If i reverse the tow hitch it sits a bit low. Which is better? A bit high or a bit low. Maybe 30cm either way. Johnw -- Edited by jandas fun on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:22:10 PM

Sheba · Sheba

Here are a couple of Fuel Alternatives. http://educate-yourself.org/fe/fewatera ... an02.shtml Also, "From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank" by Joshua Tickell. "The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel." Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Tuesda...

petengail · petengail

Given that manufacturers of vehicles seem to think that we want electric windows and all the gadgets, I think it would be interesting to see how many of us would prefer electric to wind up windows? As the poll seems to be a bit too hard for me a simple yes or no would suffice. cheers Pete - as for me - I hate t...

dolphinrider · dolphinrider

Is there one mobile satellite dish that can cover both satellite tv and the internet for 2 computers? Thank you for your replies.

Ironman162 · Ironman162

Has anyone had any experience with portable satellite TV equipment? I bougth a setup and am trying to set it all up for my next trip.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

My son in law is back from out of town work and has drawn up the first stage of my fitout. This is the bed and storage underneath which will go right down one side of the van from front to back. The end draw will open when I have the back door open. He will get the framework made for me, will measure up on friday f...

Sheba · Sheba

I have found a copy of the Original Surfing Movie, "The Endless Summer", on "PC CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1". Is there any way I can convert that to use in XP or Windows 7 ? Can I make it a DVD. There are 3 Discs. Haven't tried it in the CD or DVD players yet, in case I damage it....

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all. I've been up to visit my sister and brother-in-law at Cooloola Cove Qld for a few days. It's east of Gympie, and just short of Tin Can Bay. It's one of those quiet seaside areas where the people are nice and friendly and life is pretty relaxed. I can highly recommend the Cooloola Cove Country Club f...

dolphinrider · dolphinrider

Being novice grey nomads, we need some technical advice. Wanting to travel all around Australia, we will be using the internet, as well as wanting to watch tv including all the new channels, 7 mate etc. Weight being a factor for a caravan, how would we go about this? Thank you any advice would be welc...

Len and Barb · Len and Barb

Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...

shadyandme · shadyandme

DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!

bill12 · bill12

I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one recommend a reliable brand of 12/240 Volt TV for Lilly ? Thanks Guys, cheers, Sheba.

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	Smart Charger (Preview) Can anyone tell us what the difference is between a smart charger and a inverter we have a smart charger in the van does this power the lights when not connected to power. Thanks	tabby	29	3893	06:01 PM Feb 19, 2011 by jimricho
	Another Google tip. (Preview) Just in case there are some out there who haven't yet seen one of my "Google It" posts, remember to do just that when you want to find out something. Also, if you want to see a place, or what something looks like, or to find out what something you have seen is, [like Marjs' Roasting Rack] clic...	Sheba	3	1166	12:52 AM Feb 18, 2011 by Sheba
	Aranda towbars recall [tag] (Preview) any one with an aranda towbar [tag branded] fitted to nissan pathfinder r51 needs to get in touch with aranda as there has been a recall on that model. I had one fitted to my pathy in queensland in may 2010 and towed my van to queanbeyan and as i was taking van off at c/van park the hitch reciever broke away...	flasher	7	3368	10:17 PM Feb 12, 2011 by flasher
	Water gone bad (Preview) never had bad water in the van before but it appears that after being that hot in the tanks the other gay it now has a very undesirable taste. At vthis stage we are going to use 2l bottles and fill them at any clean point we can find. When we get to perth we will have to drain and refill with some thing like bicar...	blaze	13	1593	12:51 PM Feb 11, 2011 by ozjohn
	best options for agm battery. (Preview) G'day everyone, I am seeking forum members advice on the best options for maintainence of century 100amp hour AGM that I have mounted in rear of 4wd. While I am not touring the battery is not being fully charged and I would like to know the best way to maintain/preserve its lifespan; ie; remove it from it...	ozi2	7	3069	08:23 AM Feb 11, 2011 by ozi2
	Dead Battery (Preview) Good people I live in S.A. and I need help. The battery in my Engles fridge is dead. Do you know wear I can get it undead. I can not do it myself. I have a medical condition that will not allow me to change the said dead battery. -- Edited by Popeye on Thursday 27th of January 2011 01:37:23 PM	Popeye	7	1538	07:28 PM Feb 9, 2011 by Popeye
	Caravan Level. (Preview) Hi all. hopefully a simple question. When my c'van is hitched up to the vehiclle it sits a bit high,at the front. If i reverse the tow hitch it sits a bit low. Which is better? A bit high or a bit low. Maybe 30cm either way. Johnw -- Edited by jandas fun on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:22:10 PM	jandas fun	8	2108	05:03 PM Feb 7, 2011 by Hylda&Jon
	Fuel Alternative. (Preview) Here are a couple of Fuel Alternatives. http://educate-yourself.org/fe/fewatera ... an02.shtml Also, "From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank" by Joshua Tickell. "The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel." Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Tuesda...	Sheba	2	1184	10:12 PM Feb 6, 2011 by Sheba
	Further to electric windows post - do we want them? (Preview) Given that manufacturers of vehicles seem to think that we want electric windows and all the gadgets, I think it would be interesting to see how many of us would prefer electric to wind up windows? As the poll seems to be a bit too hard for me a simple yes or no would suffice. cheers Pete - as for me - I hate t...	petengail	11	1534	01:32 PM Feb 6, 2011 by Connie
	TV + Internet (Preview) Is there one mobile satellite dish that can cover both satellite tv and the internet for 2 computers? Thank you for your replies.	dolphinrider	3	1918	11:34 AM Feb 3, 2011 by dolphinrider
	Freeview Satellite TV (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with portable satellite TV equipment? I bougth a setup and am trying to set it all up for my next trip.	Ironman162	19	2539	10:26 PM Feb 1, 2011 by _wombat_
	Fitout for my new van ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) My son in law is back from out of town work and has drawn up the first stage of my fitout. This is the bed and storage underneath which will go right down one side of the van from front to back. The end draw will open when I have the back door open. He will get the framework made for me, will measure up on friday f...	Happywanderer	73	7393	09:05 PM Jan 31, 2011 by Sheba
	Movie CD to DVD ? (Preview) I have found a copy of the Original Surfing Movie, "The Endless Summer", on "PC CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1". Is there any way I can convert that to use in XP or Windows 7 ? Can I make it a DVD. There are 3 Discs. Haven't tried it in the CD or DVD players yet, in case I damage it....	Sheba	3	1249	06:44 PM Jan 26, 2011 by Sheba
	COOLOOLA COVE QLD (Preview) Hi all. I've been up to visit my sister and brother-in-law at Cooloola Cove Qld for a few days. It's east of Gympie, and just short of Tin Can Bay. It's one of those quiet seaside areas where the people are nice and friendly and life is pretty relaxed. I can highly recommend the Cooloola Cove Country Club f...	Beth54	1	1341	09:59 AM Jan 26, 2011 by Beth54
	Tehcnical Advice Needed (Preview) Being novice grey nomads, we need some technical advice. Wanting to travel all around Australia, we will be using the internet, as well as wanting to watch tv including all the new channels, 7 mate etc. Weight being a factor for a caravan, how would we go about this? Thank you any advice would be welc...	dolphinrider	4	1443	10:52 PM Jan 22, 2011 by PeterD
	Tugs versus economy (Preview) Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...	Len and Barb	2	1429	01:43 PM Jan 17, 2011 by PeterD
	Neon light operated from Cigarette Lighter (Preview) Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...	Happywanderer	18	3373	06:51 AM Jan 17, 2011 by patrolst
	ANY HELP AT ALL (Preview) DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!	shadyandme	8	1368	04:14 PM Jan 13, 2011 by PeterD
	Which is better -campervan or slide on? (Preview) I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...	bill12	10	2231	01:56 PM Jan 11, 2011 by Allara
	240/12 volt TV. (Preview) Can any-one recommend a reliable brand of 12/240 Volt TV for Lilly ? Thanks Guys, cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	8	8509	07:21 AM Jan 10, 2011 by Allara
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