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Double pole switches
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Beware of fitting new switches yourself as we all do at times but household switches are different to double pole caravan camper mobile home or even tents. Price will dictate to some but using single pole is endangering all as double pole compensates for wrongly wired, crossing polarity on extensio...
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which is the best fridge freezer?
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My waeco 45 ltr fridge just died after 5 years of bad roads with a hole in the evaporater which, the fridge mech told me, you can fix on a engel but not on a waeco. Which reasonably priced fridge is the best? I would like a dual zone one as the last was fridge or freezer, not both. Loooking forward to your views...
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awnings for campervan..your opinions on the best brands /problems
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Hi All, I'd like to hear your experiences and opinions re awnings (2-2.5 m) to fit a Merc Vito van. I'm wondering about metal vs plastic legs, fabric life,etc...I'm saving for one .... there's nothing like experience to inform a decision...thanks, Denise : )
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FOR THE NOT SO HANDYMAN;
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do many cafes/camp grounds have wireless or do I need a roaming service?
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Many cafes or pubs in cities have free wireless but I know nothing about the country . Do van parks offer it or cafes in the little towns? Should I just subscribe to Telstra? Thanks again...
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Update on Fuel Consumption.
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Hi Guys, Well, I'm still not sure whether or not I'm getting better Fuel Consumption since having the Magnetic Air/Fuel Balancer fitted to my Toyota Hi-ace Campervan. As I didn't do a Control run before it was fitted, I have no way of comparing before and after. However, my friend is getting one fitte...
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xina
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listening to radio while on the road
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I love sydney talk back radio, but its a pain to listen to online while traveling.. are there any portable radio players out there that would pick up am talk back stations?
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milo
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GPS - start me off
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OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...
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GPS Purchase
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Looking to (at last) purchase a GPS - but the number of models available gets a bit mind boggling. Looking at Garmin, Navman and Tom Tom which would be the best for Aussie conditions, etc? -- Edited by motorhomer on Tuesday 19th of January 2010 03:52:29 PM
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Wireless broadband
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Any GNs using the "3" network so-called wireless broadband with a plug-in dongle? I've had it for some months now and while it is cheap, it's also bloody useless. Drops out every 15-20 minutes, meaning I have to log out, close the whole computer down and wait 10 minutes and then reboot the wh...
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Dual Mass Flywheels - advice please.
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OK Mechanical Techies this one's for you..... I need to replace the clutch release bearing in my diesel Pajero manual (90k on the clock) and it may make good sense to replace the clutch kit as well, depending on how much life is left in it. The vehicle is fitted with a dual mass flywheel that would have to...
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UHF Channels
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http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=33190548
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Gadgets for moving your caravan
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Hi all, This was the subject on a different forum. Some of us are gray nomads with the associated back problems, but we still need to park our vans which can be a a pain in the proverbial %&&^%. If anyone wants to, they can peruse the thread on http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...
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"Ciese Ping" Magnetic Fuel/Air Balancer.
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Hi Guys, I recently had a small GIZMO put into the Fuel Line in my Totota Hi-ace Camper-van. This thing has 6 small magnets in it, and is supposed to : Prevent "pinging" when using unleaded petrol. [It was originally invented so that the inventor could use unleaded petrol in a car that...
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inverter into van
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Doing a lot of rewire work on the van, setting up for free camping so all will be 12 volt or gas but still retaining the 240 system. I currently have a 240 volt power point under the seat which did operate a 240v to 12 volt transformer (thats comming out), I have thought about putting my inverter (300w I thin...
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Quick fill for caravan water tanks;
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Tired of standing there holding the hose , dribbling water in the tank ? This is my way around it . Locate water tank drain hose & tap. Cut hose at suitable location , fit a plastic T-peice into hose , connect a food grade hose to the T- peice & run it along the chassis to the external water tap on the a...
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Set top boxes
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I have a 12 volt TV which has dodgy reception at times and need a set top box. Can a 240v box be used with a 12 volt TV? Have seen one at Dick Smith and they seem to think it OK, but sometimes they aren't as "Techie" as you lot. I have a 150 watt inverter when not on power. I know I can get a 12 volt STB on li...
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Nissan Owners
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Good article on page 191 No 137 of Caravan and Motorhome on tour re the towbar support on the Navara D 40 worth reading if you own a nissan as the same chassis is used on all the models . As the article said , Why hasn't Nissan recalled all their effected vehicles
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Awning Cleaner
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Found a new awning cleaner that seems to work and doesn't have that chlorine or ammonia base that just loves to eat stitching if not completely wash off . OZ Clean Mould Power. Used it on my boat canopy and it works no effort requires Got it at my local IGA
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Van Security Alarm- Cheap Alternative
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Some time back I posted an article on a cheap alarm system I was putting together after I my annex was burgled while watching TV inside the van . I have just noted that the major component parts from Dick Smiths have come down in price which may be of interest to the DIY GN's out there . In addition I al...
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