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silicone sealant in hot water?
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I found an old S. steel urnie at sal army yesterday for $15.Yes the electrics have been checked before sale. When I filled it though it leaks at the rubber gasket where the tap joins the body and where the handle screw penetrates the body. I have a silicone gun here but will it stand the boiling if I apply i...
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Glueing styrofoam to inside of painted metal van wall....rust?
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Can I line my campervan with styrofoam to insulate by glueing to walls and roof and then cover with fabric? I'm concerned about possible condensation and rust between the two....what do you think?....thanks Just answered my own question ......will get a 5 metre roll of magnetic vinyl and glue strip...
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water marks on ceiling of pop top
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howdy fellow nomads, after being caught in cyclonic type weather whilst visiting our family ,we discovered the next day that apparently there was a small leak in the roof of our pop top. My son in law sealed it all up with marine grade sikaflex and also done the pop top base of the surround and replaced th...
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microwave by solar?
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Is it possible to use a very small microwave for say 1-2 mins at a time off solar charged batteries for free camping? Thanks :) Denise
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electric brakes question
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Hi, OI have done a bit of research and have come up with Tekonsha Prodigy as the most recommended unit on all the forums. It is available in Ferntree Gully for around $150-00, is this a good price?? and how hard is it to fit yourself?? Would be pleased to hear any feedback, we plan to purchase them next week...
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UPS Batteries
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Hi there all. We have 4 x 100ah UPS batteries in our van, we got them second hand at Battery world. They have a 15 year warranty on them and they are only 2 years into it. Anyhows, we have had fantastic sucess with these batteries. We do mostly free and unpowered sites and have not had any worries. We have a 20...
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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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justcruisin01
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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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Denise
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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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