Techies' Corner

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

If this has been covered before my apologies. Is it legal to have your fridge running on gas when under tow. I realise that when going into a servo the fridge would need to be turned off, other than that, I cannot see any reason why it can't.

Libby · Libby

Hello, I cannot see everyone's avators, when I first click on a forum the avators comes up in a very small box, when it expands, it turns into one straight vertical line. Can anyone help me with this. Thanks -- Edited by Libby on Thursday 13th of August 2009 04:55:39 PM

elliemike · elliemike

I am about to fit a swing out alluminium utility box on the rear of the Hiace. This is to hold the tools, spare gas cylinder, tent pegs, stove, awning etc. Adds 300 mm to the vehicle length, and withing the overhang limit. It actually wont be holding a lot of weight. Just want to get these items out of the va...

xina · xina

How do I get my Paste option out of the grey? It's Greyed out in every box I try. Cheers, xina.

xina · xina

Whitworths [ the Marine people] have 12 volt Blow-dryers, with fold-up handles for easy storage. 2 models, one for $19.9, and a Delux model for $25.95. Not sure if they're in other States. This lot's in Qld. Just Google 12 volt Hair-dryers. Cheers, xina. -- Edited by xina on Monday 10th of August...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Roll holder come radio TV antenna for free campers

kesue · kesue

Would it be possible to have a section on GNs experience at the different caravan parks they use, I feel sure it would be of great use to other people in planning their routes. If it was not possible to say if they were crap then perhaps a 1-10 could be used with 1-4 meaning the site was crap and you would not r...

elliemike · elliemike

My water tank is currently fitted under the bed at the rear end of the Hiace camper. I would like to fit one under the floor and remove the present one completly. The filling port is on the outside of the body and can be re routed to a new underfloor tank. The pump is a manual hand type. Anyone out there got an...

elliemike · elliemike

Just got interested in a very tidy 1999 Toyota Hiace 2.8 Diesel Pop Top Campervan. Took it for a test drive and crawled all over it. Seems to have been well looked after and cared for. Only two owners and 165k on the clock. Anyone got a ball park Number of what It may do "Litres to the 100 klms...

jon7360 · jon7360

Hi folks .. Among my searches I have become interested in the GME AE915 antenna which was actually designed for NextG/CDMA/and WCDMA and specifically used by Telstra on the 850 Mhz band .. it was a fold-down antenna designed for marine use, but many swear by its performance on land vehicles also ...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

A little bit on UHF CB antenna selection

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

http://www.redarc.com.au/pdfs/Flyers/Battery_Management_brochure.pdf

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone got a CTECH muilti stage battery charger , have read the sales pitch on them but would like a user report as well before jumping in

elliemike · elliemike

Having just set up NextG on the laptop with what appeared to be no problems at all. Used it the first couple of times but did'nt send any mail then. I now find I can't send any mail out. A message tells me the server "Telstra" does not recognise the sender elliemike@iinet.net.au Although I...

Bergholt · Bergholt

http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm-- Edited by Bergholt on Saturday 16th of May 2009 05:41:06 PM

Wombat · Wombat

We have found the van we like and it suits our requirements in all but, the power supply. We plan to spend most of our time away from caravan parks but not real off road stuff. I plan to replace as much 240 volt equipment that I can and replace it with 12/24 volts. The exception will be the fridge. Is this a go...

elliemike · elliemike

Hi all Just loading the Hiace ready to roll North to Kalbarri from Perth tomorrow. Topping up the windscreen washer reservoirs with water and thinking I need to buy some proper liquid. Does anyone make their own !!! Is there a good brand that suits Australian conditions !! Regards Mike and Ellie

lized · lized

Hi! Experts, My better half is installing a CB radio in our Hyundai Santa Fe. Where to drill ? etc ? Would appreciate any advice if anyone has encountered this or installed a unit. Thanks a Lot !!!!!! Liz

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Got this from another site but the implications are so great I feel the author would not mind me reproducing the link . "The problem is when European and Australian caravans fitted with AKS2004 & AKS3004 Stabilizer Couplings - are on sold to new owners with out them being told or made awar...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html

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	Towing with gas turned on (Preview) If this has been covered before my apologies. Is it legal to have your fridge running on gas when under tow. I realise that when going into a servo the fridge would need to be turned off, other than that, I cannot see any reason why it can't.	Gary and Kerry	13	2715	07:36 AM Aug 22, 2009 by jimricho
	No avator pictures (Preview) Hello, I cannot see everyone's avators, when I first click on a forum the avators comes up in a very small box, when it expands, it turns into one straight vertical line. Can anyone help me with this. Thanks -- Edited by Libby on Thursday 13th of August 2009 04:55:39 PM	Libby	6	1287	10:13 AM Aug 19, 2009 by dave06
	Tailgate Utility Box (Preview) I am about to fit a swing out alluminium utility box on the rear of the Hiace. This is to hold the tools, spare gas cylinder, tent pegs, stove, awning etc. Adds 300 mm to the vehicle length, and withing the overhang limit. It actually wont be holding a lot of weight. Just want to get these items out of the va...	elliemike	6	1724	08:17 PM Aug 18, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Greyed out Paste. (Preview) How do I get my Paste option out of the grey? It's Greyed out in every box I try. Cheers, xina.	xina	1	1338	09:35 PM Aug 11, 2009 by Wombat 280
	12 volt. Blow-dryers. (Preview) Whitworths [ the Marine people] have 12 volt Blow-dryers, with fold-up handles for easy storage. 2 models, one for $19.9, and a Delux model for $25.95. Not sure if they're in other States. This lot's in Qld. Just Google 12 volt Hair-dryers. Cheers, xina. -- Edited by xina on Monday 10th of August...	xina	8	2460	05:44 PM Aug 11, 2009 by dave06
	Antenna for free camping (Preview) Roll holder come radio TV antenna for free campers	Wombat 280	2	1697	10:08 PM Aug 4, 2009 by twobob
	Caravan Park revues (Preview) Would it be possible to have a section on GNs experience at the different caravan parks they use, I feel sure it would be of great use to other people in planning their routes. If it was not possible to say if they were crap then perhaps a 1-10 could be used with 1-4 meaning the site was crap and you would not r...	kesue	8	1925	06:00 PM Aug 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Underfloor Fuel/Water Tanks. (Preview) My water tank is currently fitted under the bed at the rear end of the Hiace camper. I would like to fit one under the floor and remove the present one completly. The filling port is on the outside of the body and can be re routed to a new underfloor tank. The pump is a manual hand type. Anyone out there got an...	elliemike	1	2209	11:13 AM Jul 23, 2009 by dave06
	Litres per 100 Ks (Preview) Just got interested in a very tidy 1999 Toyota Hiace 2.8 Diesel Pop Top Campervan. Took it for a test drive and crawled all over it. Seems to have been well looked after and cared for. Only two owners and 165k on the clock. Anyone got a ball park Number of what It may do "Litres to the 100 klms...	elliemike	15	3100	10:40 AM Jul 23, 2009 by dave06
	GME-AE915 antenna .. (Preview) Hi folks .. Among my searches I have become interested in the GME AE915 antenna which was actually designed for NextG/CDMA/and WCDMA and specifically used by Telstra on the 850 Mhz band .. it was a fold-down antenna designed for marine use, but many swear by its performance on land vehicles also ...	jon7360	4	2370	11:09 AM Jul 21, 2009 by embkb
	UHF Antenna Selection Guide (Preview) A little bit on UHF CB antenna selection	Wombat 280	12	3018	10:55 AM Jul 18, 2009 by dave06
	A new integrated battery charger system especially for caravans. (Preview) http://www.redarc.com.au/pdfs/Flyers/Battery_Management_brochure.pdf	Peter_n_Margaret	1	2043	02:24 PM Jul 16, 2009 by dave06
	Battery Cahrgers Part 2 (Preview) Anyone got a CTECH muilti stage battery charger , have read the sales pitch on them but would like a user report as well before jumping in	Wombat 280	3	1591	05:34 PM Jul 15, 2009 by CRAZYCOIAS
	Telstra NextG mail problem (Preview) Having just set up NextG on the laptop with what appeared to be no problems at all. Used it the first couple of times but did'nt send any mail then. I now find I can't send any mail out. A message tells me the server "Telstra" does not recognise the sender elliemike@iinet.net.au Although I...	elliemike	7	1488	06:12 PM Jul 1, 2009 by elliemike
	Ultrasonic Kangaroo Deterrant Devices (Shoo Roo Etc) (Preview) http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm-- Edited by Bergholt on Saturday 16th of May 2009 05:41:06 PM	Bergholt	9	12487	07:59 PM Jun 26, 2009 by jimricho
	Probably The Dumest Question Ever (Preview) We have found the van we like and it suits our requirements in all but, the power supply. We plan to spend most of our time away from caravan parks but not real off road stuff. I plan to replace as much 240 volt equipment that I can and replace it with 12/24 volts. The exception will be the fridge. Is this a go...	Wombat	19	2682	04:51 PM Jun 25, 2009 by Wal
	Windscreen Washer Liquid (Preview) Hi all Just loading the Hiace ready to roll North to Kalbarri from Perth tomorrow. Topping up the windscreen washer reservoirs with water and thinking I need to buy some proper liquid. Does anyone make their own !!! Is there a good brand that suits Australian conditions !! Regards Mike and Ellie	elliemike	4	1832	12:39 PM Jun 22, 2009 by elliemike
	installing a CB radio (Preview) Hi! Experts, My better half is installing a CB radio in our Hyundai Santa Fe. Where to drill ? etc ? Would appreciate any advice if anyone has encountered this or installed a unit. Thanks a Lot !!!!!! Liz	lized	6	5284	07:48 PM Jun 21, 2009 by Euc
	Safety Warning Tow Hitch (Preview) Got this from another site but the implications are so great I feel the author would not mind me reproducing the link . "The problem is when European and Australian caravans fitted with AKS2004 & AKS3004 Stabilizer Couplings - are on sold to new owners with out them being told or made awar...	Wombat 280	1	1633	11:48 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Vic41
	Fuel Usage Calculator (Preview) http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/economycalculator.html	Vic41	7	2230	11:09 PM Jun 16, 2009 by Vic41
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