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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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Gps
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Hi Nomads, Just been looking at Oz Camps page i noticed that gps directions are given in latitude,longitude but i use south, east can a conversion be done and how. Thank You Roamin.
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caravan and motor home electrics
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MOTORHOME-ELECTRICS-AND-CARAVANS-TOO-BY-COLLYN-RIVERS_W0QQitemZ160393159815QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCaravan_Parts_Accessorie...
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Gary and Kerry
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Battery Capaity
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Hi Guy`s, If my 100 amp deep cycle battery lasts for 3 weeks lights only is it reasonable to expect a 150/200 amp battery to last a possible 4/6 weeks again lights only. Regards Roamin.
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Car fridges
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Here is a question for the sparkies..............amateur or pro. If I put my car fridge in the back of the car and connected it to one of those portable power supply................come jumpstart ...........things with the jumper cables attached to them (whatever they are called) You know what I m...
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RE; Electric brakes,
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Hi Di-N-Gary . have you fixed those electric brakes yet ? the price of electricity is going up , cant go wasting it now .
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software
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Hi Guys, Does any one now of any free soft ware for mac i am after a program that will convert a pdf document to a word document. Thanks in advance Roamin.
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.....And this was not an ignorant caravaner.
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One of the tenants in my small block of units is moving away and has sold all his furniture to a friend. They came around today with a hire trailer to move the stuff and asked me to check on the security etc. of their loading and attachment to the car. Immigrants from war torn counties and relatively uneduc...
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recording radio to jump stick
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Happy New year everyone. I have a tech challenge and i know someone here will know the answer. On New years Day there is a show on the radio i wish to record and save to stick drive. I will be listening to the show via the puter. How do i record it? Is there a programme i can down load free from the net that will al...
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