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JayDee · JayDee

As we are about to depart on our winter journey north, I have just had the cruiser serviced. I am now going to repack/grease the 4 hugs bearings on our van. When did you last have your wheel bearings on the van serviced.?? Check for gas leaks and make sure all 12 volt and electrical are still in good working...

Craig1 · Craig1

If you still want paper accounts/bills, then be aware 1. Telstra is planning to migrate 800,000 of us to email accounts soon unless you protest. 2.Origin Energy text us yesterday " Get your account emailed. Australia Post is too slow and may result in your account being received after it is due". Che...

Gravy73 · Gravy73

Well I sustained carnage to my awning whilst free camped on the Tassie East Coast, awning should have been stored however trying to keep the dog dry it was left erected. My awning is the Dometic brand and the frame is constructed totally of alloy. The main roller axles are 19mm OD 2mm wall aluminium tub...

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi Folks, I just had week away with our SOG fitted and operational, WOW what a difference, absolutely no toilet smells, both chemical smells and the other smells are totally eliminated NO SMELL AT ALL, FANTASTIC. Fitting was fairly simple, I followed the manufacturers instructions and also the ver...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

does your shower have a top rail/screen of some kind? I don't have a shower in my rig but at home I use a 3 basket suction cup shampoo holder that has two hooks that hang over the shower screen, this helps with the weight of the products. I got it for 10bucks from one of those cheap shops after I too had got sick...

Gravy73 · Gravy73

What are users experiences? Do "Lay Flat" run clear and not clog? Does the internal diameter of the hose effect its efficiency to run clear and not clog? Appreciate any advice. Thx

Erilala · Erilala

ITCHY- WALLA n.t

Possum3 · Possum3

I have an old "Silver Tea Set" entered the Possum Family back in the 1800's, it was Silver plated over Pewter (from memory). Over the years it became a daily use item with the resultant dents and plating wearing thin, in the late 70's, I took it to a company that specialised in "Silver Restoration". The...

dorian · dorian

https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money/search

dorian · dorian

Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents: https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/

Willdoe · Willdoe

I came across this site when trying to work out what cable size I needed for a van mod. Interesting the need to add the length of positive and negative cable when calculating cable size needed for amp load and length of cable run . Some good info here. https://topwiretraveller.com/sizing-automotive...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Last January while on a trip down to Geelong the roof lifting gas strut on the front left hand side of the van gave up and leaked black oil everywhere. I bought a replacement from Jayco in Geelong but then was unable to fit it 'in the field' so it had to wait until I returned home. Then when packing up the mis...

Kerryn49 · Kerryn49

Hi. My wife and I recently purchased a 2nd hand 21' 6" jayco heritage. We are very happy with the van except for the toilet. We cannot get the smell out. We have used the Woolies nappy san equivalent for our previous vans and found it okay. Not seeming to work now. Any suggestions? Thank you.

BOKO56 · BOKO56

Hi folks does anyone based in Perth have any recommendations about who can advise me how to get my towing setup right ? I have a Land Cruiser 200 series 2018 model towing a Jayco Starcraft Outback. The van drops down at the tow point, this could be due to the hitch towbar tongue, a genuine toyota part, whic...

Archeress · Archeress

Hi everyone. Recently joined, my name is kelly. I not long ago bought a 1996 Avan Aliner. Absolutely love it. Now the original stickers are old and peeling and i wish to remove them and give the surface a new white paint job. Does anyone here have experience or advice about what kind of paint i use? ...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Custom GPS magnetic mount: I have made a lot of modifications to my car, but I have tried very hard not to drill holes everywhere. So I used some Neodymium 32 x 8mm north south pair of magnets with 25kg pull force. They are less than 25kg as the magnets are about 3 to 4mm apart through the plastic trim panel....

Erilala · Erilala

So I designed a Corner Triangle system that is multi functional..It has a hand held shower hose for the only water supply..A Portable in & out sink,a portaloo in bottom.A backsplash of tin...A removable Triangle bench also for food preps make this 2 ft X 2 ft area is a 5 in 1 functions.No cupboards &...

ERI LI · ERI LI

NON PUBLIC- CO- OP/ SHAREHOLDER ownership concept,what imaginative ideas would you want-?10 dislikes & 10 likes lists here eg . 1/- En suite small bathroom buildings,no big shared amenities block2/- Being non public,bigger van spaces3/- a planted orchard4/- no cats or dogs,only free nativ...

Craig1 · Craig1

Now approaching six years since we had to pack up my late Father's house, Mum passed prior to that. They had maybe a dozen or twenty different openers for cans, screw top glass jars, etc etc etc. Dad was always on the lookout for something better, but going on the quantity that we sold in the garage sale, n...

cobberdog · cobberdog

im looking for a bullbar for our 2018 bt50, looking for suggestions as to which brand looks best, and comes with inclusive extras such as tow hooks, antenna and light holes etc. ps-- the MAZDA bar looks good but to expensive we think. any pics would be great. STAY COVID SAFE EVERY-ONE,

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	Repacking the axles on the van. (Preview) As we are about to depart on our winter journey north, I have just had the cruiser serviced. I am now going to repack/grease the 4 hugs bearings on our van. When did you last have your wheel bearings on the van serviced.?? Check for gas leaks and make sure all 12 volt and electrical are still in good working...	JayDee	2	2333	06:09 PM Mar 2, 2021 by Gravy73
	Dinosaurs and Dinosauress's - Paper Bills (Preview) If you still want paper accounts/bills, then be aware 1. Telstra is planning to migrate 800,000 of us to email accounts soon unless you protest. 2.Origin Energy text us yesterday " Get your account emailed. Australia Post is too slow and may result in your account being received after it is due". Che...	Craig1	8	2465	06:42 PM Feb 26, 2021 by peter67
	Might Save Your Caravan Awning (Preview) Well I sustained carnage to my awning whilst free camped on the Tassie East Coast, awning should have been stored however trying to keep the dog dry it was left erected. My awning is the Dometic brand and the frame is constructed totally of alloy. The main roller axles are 19mm OD 2mm wall aluminium tub...	Gravy73	4	3153	05:27 PM Feb 17, 2021 by Tony Bev
	SOG Toilet Cassette Ventilation System (Preview) Hi Folks, I just had week away with our SOG fitted and operational, WOW what a difference, absolutely no toilet smells, both chemical smells and the other smells are totally eliminated NO SMELL AT ALL, FANTASTIC. Fitting was fairly simple, I followed the manufacturers instructions and also the ver...	Steel Dog	4	2974	01:33 AM Feb 10, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Suction cups (Preview) does your shower have a top rail/screen of some kind? I don't have a shower in my rig but at home I use a 3 basket suction cup shampoo holder that has two hooks that hang over the shower screen, this helps with the weight of the products. I got it for 10bucks from one of those cheap shops after I too had got sick...	Wannabe nomad	0	2317	04:30 PM Jan 26, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Best Sullage Pipe to Purchase (Preview) What are users experiences? Do "Lay Flat" run clear and not clog? Does the internal diameter of the hose effect its efficiency to run clear and not clog? Appreciate any advice. Thx	Gravy73	15	10088	08:21 AM Jan 12, 2021 by Possum3
	FUNNIEST town name ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ITCHY- WALLA n.t	Erilala	34	6108	08:18 AM Jan 11, 2021 by Bow
	Family Silverware. (Preview) I have an old "Silver Tea Set" entered the Possum Family back in the 1800's, it was Silver plated over Pewter (from memory). Over the years it became a daily use item with the resultant dents and plating wearing thin, in the late 70's, I took it to a company that specialised in "Silver Restoration". The...	Possum3	18	3450	08:18 AM Jan 3, 2021 by DMaxer
	Unclaimed money (Preview) https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money/search	dorian	5	3531	03:08 PM Dec 22, 2020 by dabbler
	ABC Emergency - active incident locator (Preview) Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents: https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/	dorian	4	2235	08:57 PM Dec 20, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Clarifing 12Volt cable size (Preview) I came across this site when trying to work out what cable size I needed for a van mod. Interesting the need to add the length of positive and negative cable when calculating cable size needed for amp load and length of cable run . Some good info here. https://topwiretraveller.com/sizing-automotive...	Willdoe	2	2204	03:05 PM Dec 13, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Reinstalling gas lilfting struts. (Preview) Last January while on a trip down to Geelong the roof lifting gas strut on the front left hand side of the van gave up and leaked black oil everywhere. I bought a replacement from Jayco in Geelong but then was unable to fit it 'in the field' so it had to wait until I returned home. Then when packing up the mis...	Long Weekend	7	13194	07:17 PM Nov 6, 2020 by Craig1
	Smelly toilet (Preview) Hi. My wife and I recently purchased a 2nd hand 21' 6" jayco heritage. We are very happy with the van except for the toilet. We cannot get the smell out. We have used the Woolies nappy san equivalent for our previous vans and found it okay. Not seeming to work now. Any suggestions? Thank you.	Kerryn49	13	4403	10:06 PM Nov 2, 2020 by jeepnudger
	Car and Van setup (Preview) Hi folks does anyone based in Perth have any recommendations about who can advise me how to get my towing setup right ? I have a Land Cruiser 200 series 2018 model towing a Jayco Starcraft Outback. The van drops down at the tow point, this could be due to the hitch towbar tongue, a genuine toyota part, whic...	BOKO56	4	3381	02:19 AM Oct 29, 2020 by Greg 1
	Painting an Aliner (Preview) Hi everyone. Recently joined, my name is kelly. I not long ago bought a 1996 Avan Aliner. Absolutely love it. Now the original stickers are old and peeling and i wish to remove them and give the surface a new white paint job. Does anyone here have experience or advice about what kind of paint i use? ...	Archeress	4	2495	07:45 PM Oct 23, 2020 by TheHeaths
	Custom GPS magnetic mount (Preview) Custom GPS magnetic mount: I have made a lot of modifications to my car, but I have tried very hard not to drill holes everywhere. So I used some Neodymium 32 x 8mm north south pair of magnets with 25kg pull force. They are less than 25kg as the magnets are about 3 to 4mm apart through the plastic trim panel....	Whenarewethere	0	1902	11:36 AM Oct 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Too much sink & cupboards (Preview) So I designed a Corner Triangle system that is multi functional..It has a hand held shower hose for the only water supply..A Portable in & out sink,a portaloo in bottom.A backsplash of tin...A removable Triangle bench also for food preps make this 2 ft X 2 ft area is a 5 in 1 functions.No cupboards &...	Erilala	19	3295	08:40 AM Oct 21, 2020 by Possum3
	IF YOU COULD DESIGN Your OWN VAN PARK (Preview) NON PUBLIC- CO- OP/ SHAREHOLDER ownership concept,what imaginative ideas would you want-?10 dislikes & 10 likes lists here eg . 1/- En suite small bathroom buildings,no big shared amenities block2/- Being non public,bigger van spaces3/- a planted orchard4/- no cats or dogs,only free nativ...	ERI LI	20	3672	06:47 PM Oct 14, 2020 by patrol03
	how to open a jar or ring pull can or even a stubby top (Preview) Now approaching six years since we had to pack up my late Father's house, Mum passed prior to that. They had maybe a dozen or twenty different openers for cans, screw top glass jars, etc etc etc. Dad was always on the lookout for something better, but going on the quantity that we sold in the garage sale, n...	Craig1	26	4676	09:38 AM Sep 29, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	BULLBAR FOR BT50 (Preview) im looking for a bullbar for our 2018 bt50, looking for suggestions as to which brand looks best, and comes with inclusive extras such as tow hooks, antenna and light holes etc. ps-- the MAZDA bar looks good but to expensive we think. any pics would be great. STAY COVID SAFE EVERY-ONE,	cobberdog	5	2724	10:51 AM Sep 10, 2020 by cobberdog
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