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Muzsparks · Muzsparks

HI all, I am considering buying a Prado to tow my camper trailer and was wanting to avoid buying a model fitted with a diesel particulate filter, as I live on a small island, so can't carry out the required burn off. So does anyone know which year that Toyota introduced these filters. I've tried searchin...

gnftrs · gnftrs

Afternoon all, got a bit of a problem with my van..... When out bush with my boy, I turned on my water pump to use the water from the tanks. I then heard a pouring water sound, I went outside and I noticed that when the water pump was running it was actually pumping the water out through the water mains inlet a...

Knight · Knight

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-08/diesel-filter-problems-in-australian-cars-widespread/11655040

Fester55 · Fester55

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/11/i-learned-a-lot-about-electricity-to-give-my-40-year-old-trailer-solar-power/

darjak · darjak

Making inquiries about which is the better hitch a DO35 or Hitch Ezy, not interested in any other type of hitch. Darjak

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/zenaji-aeon-battery/

iana · iana

Yesterday I saw a BT50 (new) set up to tow a little van, little and light, and yes a WDH. he would have to keep looking in the rear view to know he was towing anything. I have seen a few but that took the cake.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dielle-electrical-distributors-pty-ltd-dielle-residual-current-device-model-yk78

ronb28 · ronb28

Hello i was hoping to make contact (email) with someone in Perth south of the river to knows how/assist to set up a satellite tv receiver and dish thanks ron

maninfreo · maninfreo

Hi ppl, I am a 73 yr old newbie who has just bought a Mazda T3500 mobile camper which is petty old (1988). It has no air-con and I am asking the best way to aquire some cooling in the cab and the home? Kind wishes. Steve

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Was hoping somebody can throw some light on the problem I appear to be having with my 60L Engel Fridge.I use it either on fridge or freezer.Had my fridge on -15 whilst shopping on a 33 degree day. (Fridge is located under a closed canopy)Had it about half full with cold items. Returned 4 hours later and th...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142384632374

Jaahn · Jaahn

https://www.goauto.com.au/news/industry-news/aussie-ev-powertrain-firm-on-fast-charge-forward/2019-09-24/80093.html

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

http://www.turboglide.com.au/turbo-kits/nissan-civilian-ed-3-3-litre-turbo-kit-fitted/

Knight · Knight

https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/teslas-incredible-shrinking-powerwall-warranty/

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

What are some of the reasons to have a DC to DC charger? Aussie Paul.

iana · iana

Contemplating fitting a timer on the hot water system, so it is only heating the water for and prior to the shower period. Running 24hrs, via thermostat it seems to me to be a waste of energy, but also when on power, the element is going unnecessary during the day. This would cut down the wear on the eleme...

Moose2 · Moose2

Yeah I know that old adage about 'you get what you pay for' but I reckon some cheap things are just as good as the more expensive options. Accordingly I don't want recommendations for Safety Dave, ABR, Tyredogs etc....no matter how good it's been for you and how many tyres and $s it has saved. On ebay the...

Fester55 · Fester55

Hi all, One of the skylights on my motorhome has developed a leak that's slowly getting worse. After doing some research it seems that Bostik V60 seems to be the product best suited to the job by not being adhesive. I can't seem to find it retail here in Tasmania but it is available from several online RV s...

AusQld · AusQld

What is the best legal Mobile phone booster.

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	Diesel particulate filters (Preview) HI all, I am considering buying a Prado to tow my camper trailer and was wanting to avoid buying a model fitted with a diesel particulate filter, as I live on a small island, so can't carry out the required burn off. So does anyone know which year that Toyota introduced these filters. I've tried searchin...	Muzsparks	12	2590	08:40 PM Nov 26, 2019 by Muzsparks
	Leaking mains water inlet (Preview) Afternoon all, got a bit of a problem with my van..... When out bush with my boy, I turned on my water pump to use the water from the tanks. I then heard a pouring water sound, I went outside and I noticed that when the water pump was running it was actually pumping the water out through the water mains inlet a...	gnftrs	5	2141	02:53 PM Nov 26, 2019 by Tony Bev
	DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-08/diesel-filter-problems-in-australian-cars-widespread/11655040	Knight	22	4287	03:13 PM Nov 22, 2019 by Knight
	Refurbishing a 40 Year Old Caravan (Preview) https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/11/i-learned-a-lot-about-electricity-to-give-my-40-year-old-trailer-solar-power/	Fester55	0	1100	10:00 AM Nov 21, 2019 by Fester55
	Best Hitch (Preview) Making inquiries about which is the better hitch a DO35 or Hitch Ezy, not interested in any other type of hitch. Darjak	darjak	2	2009	04:17 PM Nov 17, 2019 by Legendts
	A worthy competitor to current lithiums. Good warranty (Preview) https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/zenaji-aeon-battery/	Tony LEE	11	2055	03:59 PM Nov 17, 2019 by Mattt
	WDH and paranoia (Preview) Yesterday I saw a BT50 (new) set up to tow a little van, little and light, and yes a WDH. he would have to keep looking in the rear view to know he was towing anything. I have seen a few but that took the cake.	iana	16	1869	07:24 PM Nov 12, 2019 by Valkie
	Recall fauity RCD (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dielle-electrical-distributors-pty-ltd-dielle-residual-current-device-model-yk78	oldtrack123	7	1707	03:57 AM Nov 10, 2019 by Radar
	satellite tv receiver and dish (Preview) Hello i was hoping to make contact (email) with someone in Perth south of the river to knows how/assist to set up a satellite tv receiver and dish thanks ron	ronb28	4	1891	12:19 AM Nov 10, 2019 by elliemike
	Staying kool (Preview) Hi ppl, I am a 73 yr old newbie who has just bought a Mazda T3500 mobile camper which is petty old (1988). It has no air-con and I am asking the best way to aquire some cooling in the cab and the home? Kind wishes. Steve	maninfreo	3	1823	05:11 PM Nov 7, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Engel Fridge- 60 Litre MT60F-G4P (Preview) Was hoping somebody can throw some light on the problem I appear to be having with my 60L Engel Fridge.I use it either on fridge or freezer.Had my fridge on -15 whilst shopping on a 33 degree day. (Fridge is located under a closed canopy)Had it about half full with cold items. Returned 4 hours later and th...	gypsy2600	20	3414	08:30 PM Nov 6, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Mppt tracer issues. Help! (Preview) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142384632374	tuggersbmx	6	1678	08:14 PM Nov 6, 2019 by Jaahn
	An Aussie electric truck company. ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) https://www.goauto.com.au/news/industry-news/aussie-ev-powertrain-firm-on-fast-charge-forward/2019-09-24/80093.html	Jaahn	158	6727	06:25 PM Nov 6, 2019 by PetenSue
	Turbo install for civilian (Preview) http://www.turboglide.com.au/turbo-kits/nissan-civilian-ed-3-3-litre-turbo-kit-fitted/	tuggersbmx	10	2209	01:03 PM Nov 6, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	TESLA BATTERY WARRANTY (Preview) https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/teslas-incredible-shrinking-powerwall-warranty/	Knight	13	2567	03:44 PM Nov 5, 2019 by T1 Terry
	DC to DC charger (Preview) What are some of the reasons to have a DC to DC charger? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	21	2629	03:27 PM Nov 5, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Hot water heating timer. (Preview) Contemplating fitting a timer on the hot water system, so it is only heating the water for and prior to the shower period. Running 24hrs, via thermostat it seems to me to be a waste of energy, but also when on power, the element is going unnecessary during the day. This would cut down the wear on the eleme...	iana	9	955	04:16 AM Nov 5, 2019 by Tony LEE
	TPMS - anyone got one of the cheaper units? (Preview) Yeah I know that old adage about 'you get what you pay for' but I reckon some cheap things are just as good as the more expensive options. Accordingly I don't want recommendations for Safety Dave, ABR, Tyredogs etc....no matter how good it's been for you and how many tyres and $s it has saved. On ebay the...	Moose2	14	3296	02:35 PM Nov 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bostik V60 Sealant (Preview) Hi all, One of the skylights on my motorhome has developed a leak that's slowly getting worse. After doing some research it seems that Bostik V60 seems to be the product best suited to the job by not being adhesive. I can't seem to find it retail here in Tasmania but it is available from several online RV s...	Fester55	2	1699	09:15 AM Nov 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Mobile phone boosters (Preview) What is the best legal Mobile phone booster.	AusQld	15	1423	08:11 AM Nov 4, 2019 by AusQld
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