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Macka- · Macka-

Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...

briche · briche

Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

hi guys i want/need any info that you very wise people can give me on canvas bed flies for our dear old dove. have searched the web and all i can find are the baged variety. i was thinking more of the type on a sail track (think thats what its called) and must be canvas so that the canvas under it stays dry fo...

leaving soon · leaving soon

Hello All just need some info on electric brakes after towing the van for a little while the wheels and brakes on the van are quite hot , is this ok or should I have them checked. cliff

Cee · Cee

Hi All, Sorry to bother you all again but I need your advice (yet again!!!). I'm a bit confused re the jargon used and the difference between sway bars, torsion bars & wdh. I thought they were all the same thing but I'm not sure. What I do know is that they are used to reduce swaying when towing a van, do...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, hope every one is well i hope i can explain this properly, so here goes i have a dual battery system on our pajero, its fitted with a 90amp alternator i also have a redark 112 battery isolator for the front and rear batteries batts are nz70zz and agm 103 amp i want to run my 2 weaco fridges 35lt, 40lt i w...

Sheba · Sheba

Just found this interesting page. [Hope this works.] http://www.how2solar.tk/ This looks easy enough for me to do. UH-OH !!! Just went back to the page, and some of it contains advertising. I've already contacted Cindy, and if she says it has to go, I'll take it off. Be a shame, as the origin...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

After completing a couple of trips round Oz the front of the aluminium checker plate has become stained with red dust (mud ). How do I get it off and get the plate looking like new. Rheo (John)

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Does of our nomads have a Vitrifigo fridge in their van's. This is what we are getting with our kedron, and yesterday I posted this question direct to the Vitrifigo website "Hello, can you advise me if your Vitrifigo DP2600iX if the freezer is automatic defrost?" and here was their reply &...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all i hope every one is fine and going good, just wondering if some one can tell me what temp to set my fridge on as i wont to turn it into a freezer. i will have my 40lt waeco as my fridge and set the 35lt as my freezer that way we can travell a lot long without stopping at shops any input would be app regards pos...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I was in Repco this morning buying the latest in fold up (rollup) camping aluminium table they had advertised, WHEN I saw this tiny mirror on a rod hanging amongst all the other little tools!! The mirror itself was about the size of a 50 cent piece but slightly squashed to make it longer one way. It was ca...

Cee · Cee

Hiya, I'm considering putting an offer in on a Nissan Navara as per topic description. I've got a 800kg pre loved van so I'm pretty sure weight won't be an issue, but I'm interested in the reliability of the tug. I've done a bit of research and most of the feedback has been positive, but there have been a f...

Sheba · Sheba

Has anyone seen these in Australia? I Googled "12 Volt Appliances" on the Images page, and found them on an American site. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click on the Treehugger pic. Hope they come out OK. Left hand one is 50 Watt. Right hand one is 100 WAtt. I think prices wer...

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...

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	Mazda BT50 Towing/Suspension question (Preview) Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...	Macka-	9	7868	11:55 AM Dec 6, 2010 by Allara
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...	briche	28	3483	08:12 PM Dec 4, 2010 by bill12
	canvas bed flies for jayco dove (Preview) hi guys i want/need any info that you very wise people can give me on canvas bed flies for our dear old dove. have searched the web and all i can find are the baged variety. i was thinking more of the type on a sail track (think thats what its called) and must be canvas so that the canvas under it stays dry fo...	lyn-n-ken	2	3782	06:25 PM Nov 29, 2010 by Ron and Shirley
	electric brakes (Preview) Hello All just need some info on electric brakes after towing the van for a little while the wheels and brakes on the van are quite hot , is this ok or should I have them checked. cliff	leaving soon	3	1772	10:08 AM Nov 28, 2010 by justcruisin01
	Confusion reins (Preview) Hi All, Sorry to bother you all again but I need your advice (yet again!!!). I'm a bit confused re the jargon used and the difference between sway bars, torsion bars & wdh. I thought they were all the same thing but I'm not sure. What I do know is that they are used to reduce swaying when towing a van, do...	Cee	11	2073	05:56 PM Nov 26, 2010 by jimricho
	dual battery system, charging, help needed (Preview) hi all, hope every one is well i hope i can explain this properly, so here goes i have a dual battery system on our pajero, its fitted with a 90amp alternator i also have a redark 112 battery isolator for the front and rear batteries batts are nz70zz and agm 103 amp i want to run my 2 weaco fridges 35lt, 40lt i w...	possumyvonne	28	9474	09:49 PM Nov 25, 2010 by PeterD
	Make Your own Solar Generator. (Preview) Just found this interesting page. [Hope this works.] http://www.how2solar.tk/ This looks easy enough for me to do. UH-OH !!! Just went back to the page, and some of it contains advertising. I've already contacted Cindy, and if she says it has to go, I'll take it off. Be a shame, as the origin...	Sheba	4	2025	10:52 PM Nov 24, 2010 by Sheba
	CLEANING ALUMINIUM CHECKERPLATE ON FRONT OF VAN (Preview) After completing a couple of trips round Oz the front of the aluminium checker plate has become stained with red dust (mud ). How do I get it off and get the plate looking like new. Rheo (John)	Rheo47	13	15662	07:10 PM Nov 24, 2010 by codgerswa
	Vitgrifigo fridge (Preview) Does of our nomads have a Vitrifigo fridge in their van's. This is what we are getting with our kedron, and yesterday I posted this question direct to the Vitrifigo website "Hello, can you advise me if your Vitrifigo DP2600iX if the freezer is automatic defrost?" and here was their reply &...	Dunmowin	21	3285	06:59 PM Nov 23, 2010 by Rolly
	setting waeco cf35lt as freezer what temp ? (Preview) hi all i hope every one is fine and going good, just wondering if some one can tell me what temp to set my fridge on as i wont to turn it into a freezer. i will have my 40lt waeco as my fridge and set the 35lt as my freezer that way we can travell a lot long without stopping at shops any input would be app regards pos...	possumyvonne	14	7987	02:22 PM Nov 23, 2010 by possumyvonne
	I saw the smallest mirror in Repco today (Preview) I was in Repco this morning buying the latest in fold up (rollup) camping aluminium table they had advertised, WHEN I saw this tiny mirror on a rod hanging amongst all the other little tools!! The mirror itself was about the size of a 50 cent piece but slightly squashed to make it longer one way. It was ca...	Happywanderer	12	1652	10:57 AM Nov 23, 2010 by Happywanderer
	anyone towing with a nissan navara 2005 d22 str 2 diesel (Preview) Hiya, I'm considering putting an offer in on a Nissan Navara as per topic description. I've got a 800kg pre loved van so I'm pretty sure weight won't be an issue, but I'm interested in the reliability of the tug. I've done a bit of research and most of the feedback has been positive, but there have been a f...	Cee	10	6003	10:19 AM Nov 21, 2010 by Cee
	Portable Solar Power. (Preview) Has anyone seen these in Australia? I Googled "12 Volt Appliances" on the Images page, and found them on an American site. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click on the Treehugger pic. Hope they come out OK. Left hand one is 50 Watt. Right hand one is 100 WAtt. I think prices wer...	Sheba	13	1884	07:21 AM Nov 20, 2010 by jimricho
	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	1697	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	1334	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	2598	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	1134	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	7579	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	16804	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	2252	02:09 PM Oct 28, 2010 by Brookie
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