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by rodrocket
Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Battery Monitor - any experiance
Replies: 6
Views: 338

thanks for the reply guys i am more interested in a unit that will let me know what is left in the batteries like the unit that i had posted in my original post i dont need to worry about a cut off as these batteries are not used for starting a vehicle this is for a camper style trailer ...
by rodrocket
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Battery Monitor - any experiance
Replies: 6
Views: 338

thanks guys

i am thinking of useing this in a Trailer

the Trailer will have 12 Volt lighting inside alon with a 12 Volt TV

i want to be able to monitor the Battery condition

all help appreciated

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Battery Monitor - any experiance
Replies: 6
Views: 338

Battery Monitor - any experiance

greetings all i am looking at running a Battery Monitor on my battery to enable me to keep track f the condition on the battery & so i can see what is being draw from the battery whilist it is in use i have found these units & am interested to hear if any body here has used it or something similar ...
by rodrocket
Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: racing harness
Replies: 35
Views: 1209

hey Dwayne

how did you go with your Harnes's have you fitted them up as yet & if so how about a picture or two

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Weatherproof connectors
Replies: 2
Views: 364

have a look around for "Weather Pack" connectors

thay are the ones with the green rubber seals

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Interstate Car Transport - who is cheap VIC to QLD ??
Replies: 6
Views: 235

there is a guy in Tullamarine ( C & A Towing ) who transports cars to Sydney from Melbourne on a regular basis i have used him in the past & found them to be very reliable as for getting it to Quensland you may need to try somebody like Tolls, i have used the RAPT service to freight a car from ...
by rodrocket
Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: where to go to get a sarfari turbo rebuilt
Replies: 3
Views: 170

MTQ - Melbourne

Little Boundry Road

Laverton North

hope that helps

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: racing harness
Replies: 35
Views: 1209

great post Unimog Australia is a little behind the times with Seat Belts & safety gear from what i gather the First seminar held late last year ( 2007 ) by the Australian Institute for Motor Sport Safety ( AIMSS ) is planing to address a lot of the issues & bring the standards inline through most ...
by rodrocket
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: racing harness
Replies: 35
Views: 1209

Aust Rally cars are 5 years from date of manufacture. As many are over a year old when supplied / bought, they get turned over. Paul thats why i like the Simpson belts as Simpson make them when you order, if you buy through Jegs or Summit or even the Aussie suppliers that when you get "Old" Belts ...
by rodrocket
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: racing harness
Replies: 35
Views: 1209

enother mob to concider is Simpson

http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/prod ... x?cat_id=5

these belts are what i concider to be one of the best in the bussiness & if you know who to ask they can be had for a good price ;)

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: racing harness
Replies: 35
Views: 1209

what price would you put on your life...... dont base the cost of a harness on Price

if you want a cheap harness i have an RPM Harness in the shed that you can have for a lazy $50.00

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: longer throttle cable
Replies: 1
Views: 195

there is a company here in Melbourne called "Speed Screen" than manufacture cables for almost everything, if you dont have any luck in Queensland they may be worth a phone call

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: After a little advise!! (About the landcruiser 4.5 petrol)
Replies: 29
Views: 1998

greetings just thought i would throw my $0.20 worth in as i to am looking for a Cruiser the $17000 for an 80 series petrol is a little on the expensive side even with only 120Km on the dial, you can have an early 100 series for that money with the same or less km's i am looking for a cheap diesel or ...
by rodrocket
Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series abs bleeding breaks
Replies: 7
Views: 344

thanks for that Greg

much appreciated

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series abs bleeding breaks
Replies: 7
Views: 344

greetings all

i was looking ata 100 series today & noticed all the electric's on the master cyl

what is involved to bleed the electric system

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

who did you end up buying from rodrocket? i dont mean to sound rude but i would rather wait untill it gets delivered before i sprout my mouth off i will say that its nobody that was mentioned in this thread as none of these companies had stock, i spoke to Annaconda in Geelong & was initially told ...
by rodrocket
Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

this thread wasnt a Engel Vs Waeco debut

i have a Waeco 40L fridge & its not suitable for my needs so now i wanted an Engel end of story

thanks to the guys for there helpfull information but i have now purchased what i needed & yes its an Engel

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

not sure how it is an Engel problem or bad service from them. It is the resellers who are at fault here exactly.... & who appoints the reseller if i was a manufacturer of & product & my resellers didnt give a toss about it i would start looking for more or better resellers who were interested in ...
by rodrocket
Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

CWBYUP wrote:Didn't repco have a special on these in there last junk mail shiat ?

$1199 with free 6L ? cooler and a heap of other stuff.

Nick
they sure did, thats were i got the junk mail flyer, apparently Repco have just started dealing with Engel

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

Bowtie GQ you have a PM

i will give another Rays store a call tomorrow & let you know how i go

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

thanks for that

i will give them a ring in the morning

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engel - need to lift there game
Replies: 44
Views: 1737

Engel - need to lift there game

been shopping for an Engel fridge & contacted the local Retravision store to see what they could do & was told thet that dont carry them went back & checked the Engel web site to make sure Retravision was there & sure enough it was there so i called enother branch & was told buy the salesman to go ...
by rodrocket
Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tube notcher hole saws
Replies: 20
Views: 488

Sutton brand work fine in a proper Notcher. Looking at your notcher you have to much distance between the support and the tube you are notching. It would work a lot better if you can get rid of the Chuck and the arbour and have the hole saw mounted directly to the shaft. i couldnt agree more ...
by rodrocket
Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: Auto Electrical
Topic: Wiring Trailer Plugs - STANDARD WIRING PRACTICE
Replies: 20
Views: 11124

is there any 12 core flex availiable or does everybody just use 7 core & run H/Duty cable for the others

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Holley Tuning Guru Required
Replies: 4
Views: 166

have a look around your local area for somebody who has a dyno

it will be easier to tune with the right info

if not then they will only be guessing with the jets going by the color of the plugs
by rodrocket
Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: boat trailer change to 6 stud
Replies: 6
Views: 231

i would sugest that you pull one of the hubs & take it with you as from what i have seen Holden hubs can use the standard bearing or the SL bearing if useing a large axle

hope it helps

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Courier diffs
Replies: 2
Views: 1104

i dont know about the latter models but our 89 Courier had a 4.88:1 in it & we have just replaced it with a 3.7:1

all we need now is a speedo drive gear to bring it back into line

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:24 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Truck wrecker for an air tank?!
Replies: 22
Views: 597

sorry to hi-jack the thread

Harb

any idea on the size of the tanks on them

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Truck wrecker for an air tank?!
Replies: 22
Views: 597

hey Ash

whilist your out hunting for a tank can you keep your eye's open for one for me

i need it to be approx 1500mm long & only 150 to 180mm diameter & prefer somthing light weight

regards
rod
by rodrocket
Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Boat trailer/camper building advice needed
Replies: 13
Views: 373

Greetings all i have done my fair share of research into the strengths of steel sections Vs the weight & thought i would share some figures with you for all of the steel sizes mentioned in the posts above 75 X 50 X 3 = 5.42Kg / Meter #0.522 75 X 50 X 2.5 = 4.58Kg / Meter #0.450 75 X 50 X 2 = 3.72Kg ...