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fridge defrosting
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After 3 days parked up the fridge stopped working and defrosted. when we got home plugged in the power fridge worked fine. Is this usual.
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patmc49
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Tech tip: How to fix erratic cursor on laptop/netbook
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Wear a shirt and eat less (your abdomen is operating the touchpad).
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dorian
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Door Catcher & Closer Rope
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Hi all, After struggling to catch our Motorhome door when opening and closing I have come up with a bit of a dodgy idea, but it works, I used a bit of light rope as detailed in the photo and it works a treat. I drilled holes in the grip for the rope to pass through and tied a couple knots at the back of the door gri...
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Steel Dog
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Question on Traveling with small dog
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Hi all, Hoping you can help out we are taking our small dog .. does anyone have any ideas on where to leave her if for instance we wanted to go to the pictures for a couple of hours
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NDH
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New take on a portable clothesline
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Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM
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drtooheys
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Driving with giants
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If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them.
These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes.
Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...
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Muffer
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Jayco conquest 2009 hints please
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Friends we will be travelling with to tasmania have bought themselves a conquest 2009, i have been tidying it up for them eg shower doors out of channels , no hand grips going uup ladder to bed , fitting fan for that bed, eextra cupboard in ensuite, and so the list goes on, can anyone with this model give m...
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jeepnudger
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Noisy Corner steadies - a fix
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Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...
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Cupie
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Jockey Wheel Modification
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Hi all, A few times here, and on the other forum, I have seen where people had problems unhooking their caravan from the tow ball. Mainly when the ground is uneven. This is due to not having enough clearance to get the jockey wheel in place. So some people run the van up on ramps. But this really just seems t...
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oldbloke
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Trailamate jockey wheel info
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I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...
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Treecrest
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Caravan hitch to low
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Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.
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JET
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Glued on solar panels
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Hi all. I like many others don?t like putting holes in caravan roofs so I sikaflexed it on. A few people have spoken about seeing panels flying off. I came up with this solution. I have just done an over 10,000k trip with no movement. I am not saying that the sikaflex would not have held I look at it as insura...
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Colin Penrose
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Cargo Barrier
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I have just finished making this cargo barrier for my 200 series L/c. Materials cost $120.00 from the "Big Green Shed" Its not perfect, but It will definitely stop the big lumps from smacking me in the back of the head if the worst happens. The rope is Marine Grade and rated at 900Kg. Regards. Hetho.
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Hetho
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Shoes for your stretcher!
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This post is for hose who camp in a tent. Most stretchers have pointy legs, that can damage the floor of the tent. They apply a lot of force in a small area, especially if you are on the large size. Also, my stretcher, although sturdy without any wobble, the base of the legs do move a bit when I move around on t...
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Which base for a motorhome.
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I am looking at modern motor homes (used LWB size vans) & would appreciate some experienced advice. I do not want to be restricted from some dirt road travel away from large towns so reliability and ease of servicing/repairs/spares are considerations.
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ian72
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'CampWatch', Looking after your Mates
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Hi, i'm just wondering if some enterprising person can start up a FB page/group called 'CampWatch'. The whole idea is similar to the Neighbourhood Watch idea. Thinking along the lines of Promo stickers, keyring things etc to raise money and awareness of like minded campers/travelers/ nomads or w...
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Bigglesinoz
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50amp Anderson plug expand for 4 AWG cable
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I needed 4 AWG cable to lower wire resistance over the distance required. 6 AWG wire was not large enough. Also didn't want to use a larger Anderson plug as that created a list of new problems. So I expanded the lug: I drilled a block of wood to the right depth to support the end of the lug & the bottom of t...
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Whenarewethere
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Saving water cleaning dust out of vehicle cracks!
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If your car's cracks are full of dust & you have enough compressor power. Get an air duster/gun. I bought an Air Boy blower gun - Waterboy. They are pricey, I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives, but it is well made & I prefer to buy things once! Go over the car with air only first & what's l...
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Whenarewethere
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Compact Anderson 175amp to 50amp adapter
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I made up a 175amp to 50amp adapter to be as compact as possible & nice & solid. Measured to the mm!
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Whenarewethere
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Using creek/dam water to fill tanks
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Looking for advice from people who actually use this method. I've been refilling my tanks by pumping water from very clear creeks for a while now without issue. I use 3 filters I'm now in western country and the clean streams are very few and far between so I'm after recommendations. I was thinking o...
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