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loni · loni

would like to know how to remove the covers, have undone two screws but nothing moved, it is an LED strip light

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We use Aldi mobile ,which is on part of the Telstra mobile service While traveling is there a big difference in service, and places that you can get Telstra over Aldi

Dr Sable · Dr Sable

Hi one and all. If possible, I would appreciate any information regarding *diesel fuel stabilizers* from those of you who have had real world experience with those chemicals. I would prefer the good, bad or the ugly stories rather than having to read endless company adds about how good their stuff i...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Hello all the wise and experienced Tech folks (I serious mean that title as there is so much info on this forum). We lost our faithful tablet and hope to soon replace it with a Samsung S4 Wi-Fi 10.5 (the insurance company say they will help out here). Apparently it comes with lots of apps including MS Mobi...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/recall/Recall%20advertisement_549.pdf-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 15th of July 2019 02:29:29 PM -- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 15th of July 2019 02:35:06 PM

ozysteve · ozysteve

Thoughts guys and gals I have had the same problem as many others here, that being the jayco fitted GT brand tyres wear issue. I have had the same passenger side rear tyre scrub twice in no time flat ( sorry for that pun) . I had the alignment checked today , solid dual axle van . Essentially they meas...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have a Ford Ranger which has only done 52,000kms that runs rough on cold start up and blow smoke. Ford charged $160 for an hour of diagnostic time with no evidence of cause found. Charged another r2hrs $320 to remove the turnbo, still no cause found. Now want more money to remove injectors another 3 hrs...

Santa · Santa

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-08/microsoft-windows-vulnerability-bluekeep-and-cyber-security-risk/11277270

Scotty · Scotty

hello everyone, we have just taken the handover of the above motorhome from Page Bros in Seaford. The sales person we dealt with was really useful and professional. However, (there is always a however isnt there!) when we picked it up there was water in the drinking water tank, but when the tank was f...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Good evening all, Just as I was becoming to grips with the last forum on lithium batteries it has been closed. Quite possibly a good move given the amount of non Information and bickering. I am still trying to source a lithium battery of 150 or 200ah as most sites have scant information regarding how t...

iana · iana

Can anyone tell me if this unit is taking power all of the time, am wondering if this unit is taking away some of our battery power.

MaryFell · MaryFell

Ive just been advised by a fellow caravanner that our Finch air conditioner should have an adequate air supply coming in through the intake vent For the unit to work effectively. Ours is installed under the bed with a lot of other electricals, battery etc . There is no source of ventilation. There was n...

briche · briche

does anyone know how to adjust the arms on the roll out awning? On mine the space between the arm on on end is about half that of the other end. This leads to the problem of not being able to fold up the arms because they are not in line. it takes a bit of brute force and ignorance to get it folded. Any thoughts...

Gazza158 · Gazza158

I have a Dometic rm4805 fridge that when running overnight on gas, occasionally lights the failure light and needs to be restarted. When I try to restart it, the gas light comes on for 6 minutes then goes out and failure comes on again. The 12 volt supply in the van is generally reading 12.8 volts when thi...

Cyggy · Cyggy

I'm thinking about fitting a reversing camera on my Prado to assist hitching up my caravan, but which one do I choose ??? like to hear what others have chosen and their experience of performance and ease of fitting unit to vehicle. does the cost of the camera reflect the performance or are they much ali...

denmonkey · denmonkey

HI all, I know there are a number of amateur radio operators on this forum and in general among the 4wd/towing community. Based on some of my videos on the Paj, I've gotten several questions on how I went about mounting the big tarheel 200 on the back of the Paj. To that end I've finally got around to k...

terrola · terrola

does any one use a tekonsha primus iq electric brake controller if so do they do the job ok? no problems?

iana · iana

Just wondering if nudge bars will help protect the radiators of the vehicle in the event of a collision with an animal. Looks to me as though they are fastened by a light bracket a four smallish bolts.

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Any feedback on the best 90/100ltr 3 way fridge?? I note Dometic have a new model out, but cautious on new models. TIA for all and any help. Bas

bosrob · bosrob

Hi. I tow a Jayco Journey 17.55-8 with a Triton. Towball mass is about 140kg and tub load about 150kg. Total van mass 2100 kg. Total Triton mass 2300 kg. I noticed on a recent trip that, when coupled up, the Triton rear springs change from convex to concave. The rig tows easily and I have never experienced...

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	tail/stop lights on rear on lotus trooper caravan (Preview) would like to know how to remove the covers, have undone two screws but nothing moved, it is an LED strip light	loni	2	1863	01:18 PM Jul 19, 2019 by Bluey1
	Telstra mobile (Preview) We use Aldi mobile ,which is on part of the Telstra mobile service While traveling is there a big difference in service, and places that you can get Telstra over Aldi	Cowboy7307	20	2013	09:29 PM Jul 18, 2019 by oldbloke
	re Diesel fuel stabilizers. ( 1 2 ) re Diesel fuel stabilizers. (Preview) Hi one and all. If possible, I would appreciate any information regarding diesel fuel stabilizers from those of you who have had real world experience with those chemicals. I would prefer the good, bad or the ugly stories rather than having to read endless company adds about how good their stuff i...	Dr Sable	33	3036	10:50 AM Jul 18, 2019 by Jaahn
	Samsung Tablet and associated software questions (Preview) Hello all the wise and experienced Tech folks (I serious mean that title as there is so much info on this forum). We lost our faithful tablet and hope to soon replace it with a Samsung S4 Wi-Fi 10.5 (the insurance company say they will help out here). Apparently it comes with lots of apps including MS Mobi...	Mobi Condo	13	1527	08:58 PM Jul 17, 2019 by Mobi Condo
	Recall Lithium" Power com " products (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/recall/Recall%20advertisement_549.pdf-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 15th of July 2019 02:29:29 PM -- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 15th of July 2019 02:35:06 PM	oldtrack123	7	12174	05:26 PM Jul 16, 2019 by T1 Terry
	GT KARGOMAX and alignments (Preview) Thoughts guys and gals I have had the same problem as many others here, that being the jayco fitted GT brand tyres wear issue. I have had the same passenger side rear tyre scrub twice in no time flat ( sorry for that pun) . I had the alignment checked today , solid dual axle van . Essentially they meas...	ozysteve	23	2054	03:12 PM Jul 15, 2019 by Jaahn
	Ford Ranger running rough (Preview) I have a Ford Ranger which has only done 52,000kms that runs rough on cold start up and blow smoke. Ford charged $160 for an hour of diagnostic time with no evidence of cause found. Charged another r2hrs $320 to remove the turnbo, still no cause found. Now want more money to remove injectors another 3 hrs...	Gus1949	16	3824	03:04 PM Jul 15, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Microsoft Windows vulnerability (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-08/microsoft-windows-vulnerability-bluekeep-and-cyber-security-risk/11277270	Santa	1	1703	09:06 AM Jul 14, 2019 by Mr Fuse
	New Jayco Conquest DX motorhome (Preview) hello everyone, we have just taken the handover of the above motorhome from Page Bros in Seaford. The sales person we dealt with was really useful and professional. However, (there is always a however isnt there!) when we picked it up there was water in the drinking water tank, but when the tank was f...	Scotty	8	3040	05:41 PM Jul 13, 2019 by Steel Dog
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Good evening all, Just as I was becoming to grips with the last forum on lithium batteries it has been closed. Quite possibly a good move given the amount of non Information and bickering. I am still trying to source a lithium battery of 150 or 200ah as most sites have scant information regarding how t...	Dncwell	25	2278	04:11 PM Jul 13, 2019 by Dncwell
	Winegard SenSar pro, amplifier doo daa (Preview) Can anyone tell me if this unit is taking power all of the time, am wondering if this unit is taking away some of our battery power.	iana	10	2028	10:31 AM Jul 13, 2019 by kgarnett
	Intake venting for Finch bunk air conditioner . (Preview) Ive just been advised by a fellow caravanner that our Finch air conditioner should have an adequate air supply coming in through the intake vent For the unit to work effectively. Ours is installed under the bed with a lot of other electricals, battery etc . There is no source of ventilation. There was n...	MaryFell	3	1396	09:36 AM Jul 13, 2019 by MaryFell
	Awing arms (Preview) does anyone know how to adjust the arms on the roll out awning? On mine the space between the arm on on end is about half that of the other end. This leads to the problem of not being able to fold up the arms because they are not in line. it takes a bit of brute force and ignorance to get it folded. Any thoughts...	briche	6	1457	12:00 PM Jul 12, 2019 by blaze
	Domestic RM4805 fridge Rm4805 dometic (Preview) I have a Dometic rm4805 fridge that when running overnight on gas, occasionally lights the failure light and needs to be restarted. When I try to restart it, the gas light comes on for 6 minutes then goes out and failure comes on again. The 12 volt supply in the van is generally reading 12.8 volts when thi...	Gazza158	12	2827	09:29 PM Jul 11, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Reversing Cameras and choosing the right one. (Preview) I'm thinking about fitting a reversing camera on my Prado to assist hitching up my caravan, but which one do I choose ??? like to hear what others have chosen and their experience of performance and ease of fitting unit to vehicle. does the cost of the camera reflect the performance or are they much ali...	Cyggy	5	1359	11:40 AM Jul 11, 2019 by iana
	BIG HF Antenna install (video) ham radio porn :) (Preview) HI all, I know there are a number of amateur radio operators on this forum and in general among the 4wd/towing community. Based on some of my videos on the Paj, I've gotten several questions on how I went about mounting the big tarheel 200 on the back of the Paj. To that end I've finally got around to k...	denmonkey	7	1036	02:24 PM Jul 10, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	tekonsha (Preview) does any one use a tekonsha primus iq electric brake controller if so do they do the job ok? no problems?	terrola	9	1766	10:57 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Cupie
	Nudge bars - Decoration, or do they help prevent damage. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just wondering if nudge bars will help protect the radiators of the vehicle in the event of a collision with an animal. Looks to me as though they are fastened by a light bracket a four smallish bolts.	iana	36	5014	01:17 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Greg 1
	3 way fridge (Preview) Any feedback on the best 90/100ltr 3 way fridge?? I note Dometic have a new model out, but cautious on new models. TIA for all and any help. Bas	Bas + Eve	4	2057	12:55 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Greg 1
	rear suspension overload (Preview) Hi. I tow a Jayco Journey 17.55-8 with a Triton. Towball mass is about 140kg and tub load about 150kg. Total van mass 2100 kg. Total Triton mass 2300 kg. I noticed on a recent trip that, when coupled up, the Triton rear springs change from convex to concave. The rig tows easily and I have never experienced...	bosrob	25	2316	12:24 AM Jul 9, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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