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Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Anyone with experience on the 100ah lithium ion batteries on ebay for $800?

melpal · melpal

Hi Folks, Trust this topic finds you all well. I have a 2008 Toyota LC Troopy,its an Ex Britz Hire. I am looking at free camping/off the grid blar blar. So am keen to use solar. Folks,has anyone out their fixed a solar panel to a fibreglass canopy,and was happy/ or not ? very keen to read some/much feedback...

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all I am now running in our new Ford Everest Ambiente 4x4 and I see in the book that it says to remove the anti-rattle bolt from under the tow bar when towing. This is new to me because when I towed with my Hyundai Santa Fe I thought it had to be left in and tightened.Our single axle fiberglass Karakampa wh...

MartyMonster · MartyMonster

Hi has any one got thee spec's for Avida Sapphire CV7214SL 23ft

bundydropbear · bundydropbear

I am about to buy a Coaster and want to fit it out myself. I would any advice on best appliances such as fridges.shower,toilet,gas stoves solar panels etc to fit out it out. Where to buy and advice on how to fit. As no doubt there will easy ways and hard ways to fit things. Thanks bundydropbear

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Hi all Just a quick question. The toilet has a plastic cover plate at the rear of the top bowl, where the seat is fixed down. The seat is loose and moves and I would like to tighten it. The plastic cover is clipped in and I would like to know how to remove it without damage. Good to on the Nomads forum as it prov...

FMC · FMC

Installed just one LED running light globe to see what they look like (all other are the old type) the new LED globe flashed when I turned on the that side indicator. Any clues why?? All earth contacts are good.

dave48 · dave48

Hi Guys and Gals. What compressor would you recommend for a motorhome when changing tyre pressures and how do you connect it without dismantling the RV to get to the battery. Tyres on ours run at 80psi on the bitumen. Thanks in advance. Dave

Stuss · Stuss

Hi I know this is a hot subject these days as theres more caravans on the road and more accidents, coincidently more police or heavy haulage checking us out for overload. My mate reckons by using WDH will level the load as his GCM is good, but is well over on the GVM. When the heavys weigh the van and the tug...

grey_n_away · grey_n_away

G'day, Doing some maintenance on the FIL's Roadstar van. One of the wind-down legs has a snapped threaded rod. I am looking to source either a complete leg or a threaded rod to suit. Does anyone have a suggestion? Regards, Kevin

geoff stevenson · geoff stevenson

Has anyone ever traded in almost new off road tyres on standard highway rubber..? Recently up graded my old Ssangyong to a much newer Jeep. New rubber was installed to get the Vic RWC.. But they are offroad tractor tyres, a place I don't go, and they howl like fifty banshees from Hell on the highway...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Our Foxtell Q2 has stopped recording our programs . Rather annoying as we have been in NZ the last week . Mrs rang Fox put through a few checks on our Q2 set top . To say we are being transferred to satellite as cable is being taken off NBN . Seems if your in a high use area ? They do this . ?? May suit us ? In motor...

revemike · revemike

Diesel Heater question... I have an issue and I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on a solution .... I have installed a diesel heater in my van. When I first installed the unit I was using regular deep cycle batteries and everything worked smoothly. I now have Lithium and I am experiencing issue...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Has anyone used this to seal their roof?

mezza56 · mezza56

I have relocated my diesel tank to a new position and the fuel line from the tank to the pump is now too short , I contacted " Dumetic" as its an eberspacher heater and they are the supplier . They put me onto enzed and they have nothing like it . The chap from enzed said it sounded like "fuel Pipe" ?? Its a fairl...

Woody2 · Woody2

Posted in general forum as wellSome advice neededDoing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then whenup to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town.Question can I mix 2 diff brands or s...

oleboyracer · oleboyracer

Hi all . The Dometic RM2350R fridge in our 2004 AVAN Erin caravan has become unreliable on both electric & gas operation . It works fine when stationary at home on gas and 240 volt AC but after traveling on 12 volt DC , looses temperature and then does not get cold on gas or 240 v AC even though the u...

Jodi66 · Jodi66

hi looking for advice on bike racks - we are thinking of having ours fitted to the rear bumper of our van. would love to hear what other travellers think or have experienced. cheers Di

Land cruiser · Land cruiser

hi all. My wife and i are coming over from NZ this June for a few months touring in Queensland. We use apple phones and iPads. Can I set up wifi in my motor home that follows us around. Last time we were over we purchased AU Vodafone SIM cards that worked ok. We will now be over for a few months and was wondering...

Spook · Spook

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-27/inquest-gas-heater-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sonia-sofianopoulos/9794986

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Anyone with experience on the 100ah lithium ion batteries on ebay for $800?	Bas + Eve	6	2294	03:08 PM Jun 15, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Fixing Methods for Solar Panel on Fibreglass cannopy (Preview) Hi Folks, Trust this topic finds you all well. I have a 2008 Toyota LC Troopy,its an Ex Britz Hire. I am looking at free camping/off the grid blar blar. So am keen to use solar. Folks,has anyone out their fixed a solar panel to a fibreglass canopy,and was happy/ or not ? very keen to read some/much feedback...	melpal	6	4187	12:13 PM Jun 13, 2018 by jontee
	Ford Everest Caravan Towing, anti-rattle bolt. (Preview) Hi all I am now running in our new Ford Everest Ambiente 4x4 and I see in the book that it says to remove the anti-rattle bolt from under the tow bar when towing. This is new to me because when I towed with my Hyundai Santa Fe I thought it had to be left in and tightened.Our single axle fiberglass Karakampa wh...	sandman55	15	3376	08:48 PM Jun 12, 2018 by sandman55
	Avida Sapphire CV7214SL spec's (Preview) Hi has any one got thee spec's for Avida Sapphire CV7214SL 23ft	MartyMonster	1	827	06:02 PM Jun 12, 2018 by PeterD
	Advise on best appliances for a Toyota coaster (Preview) I am about to buy a Coaster and want to fit it out myself. I would any advice on best appliances such as fridges.shower,toilet,gas stoves solar panels etc to fit out it out. Where to buy and advice on how to fit. As no doubt there will easy ways and hard ways to fit things. Thanks bundydropbear	bundydropbear	10	1318	09:51 AM Jun 12, 2018 by Jaahn
	Tightening a Thetford toilet seat. (Preview) Hi all Just a quick question. The toilet has a plastic cover plate at the rear of the top bowl, where the seat is fixed down. The seat is loose and moves and I would like to tighten it. The plastic cover is clipped in and I would like to know how to remove it without damage. Good to on the Nomads forum as it prov...	Bill And Diann	8	2735	02:14 PM Jun 11, 2018 by KJB
	LED running light (Preview) Installed just one LED running light globe to see what they look like (all other are the old type) the new LED globe flashed when I turned on the that side indicator. Any clues why?? All earth contacts are good.	FMC	8	1484	12:12 AM Jun 9, 2018 by PeterD
	Air compressor connection (Preview) Hi Guys and Gals. What compressor would you recommend for a motorhome when changing tyre pressures and how do you connect it without dismantling the RV to get to the battery. Tyres on ours run at 80psi on the bitumen. Thanks in advance. Dave	dave48	5	1059	07:55 PM Jun 7, 2018 by dave48
	WDH (Preview) Hi I know this is a hot subject these days as theres more caravans on the road and more accidents, coincidently more police or heavy haulage checking us out for overload. My mate reckons by using WDH will level the load as his GCM is good, but is well over on the GVM. When the heavys weigh the van and the tug...	Stuss	20	2191	03:13 PM Jun 6, 2018 by yobarr
	Roadstar wind down legs - replace threaded rod (Preview) G'day, Doing some maintenance on the FIL's Roadstar van. One of the wind-down legs has a snapped threaded rod. I am looking to source either a complete leg or a threaded rod to suit. Does anyone have a suggestion? Regards, Kevin	grey_n_away	7	1612	11:54 AM Jun 6, 2018 by PeterD
	Trade in as new tyres..? (Preview) Has anyone ever traded in almost new off road tyres on standard highway rubber..? Recently up graded my old Ssangyong to a much newer Jeep. New rubber was installed to get the Vic RWC.. But they are offroad tractor tyres, a place I don't go, and they howl like fifty banshees from Hell on the highway...	geoff stevenson	10	1351	12:48 PM Jun 4, 2018 by JackoFJR
	Fox going from cable to satellite. (Preview) Our Foxtell Q2 has stopped recording our programs . Rather annoying as we have been in NZ the last week . Mrs rang Fox put through a few checks on our Q2 set top . To say we are being transferred to satellite as cable is being taken off NBN . Seems if your in a high use area ? They do this . ?? May suit us ? In motor...	Aus-Kiwi	4	1059	09:51 PM Jun 3, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Diesel Heater Voltage issue (Preview) Diesel Heater question... I have an issue and I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on a solution .... I have installed a diesel heater in my van. When I first installed the unit I was using regular deep cycle batteries and everything worked smoothly. I now have Lithium and I am experiencing issue...	revemike	14	8217	12:43 PM Jun 3, 2018 by revemike
	Sikalastic 560 (Preview) Has anyone used this to seal their roof?	Bas + Eve	4	2269	10:05 PM Jun 2, 2018 by Bas + Eve
	Diesel heater Fuel hose (Preview) I have relocated my diesel tank to a new position and the fuel line from the tank to the pump is now too short , I contacted " Dumetic" as its an eberspacher heater and they are the supplier . They put me onto enzed and they have nothing like it . The chap from enzed said it sounded like "fuel Pipe" ?? Its a fairl...	mezza56	7	3591	06:13 PM Jun 2, 2018 by mezza56
	Mixing two different diesel oils (Preview) Posted in general forum as wellSome advice neededDoing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then whenup to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town.Question can I mix 2 diff brands or s...	Woody2	10	1403	09:10 PM Jun 1, 2018 by TheMonties
	Dometic RM2350R fridge now unreliable . (Preview) Hi all . The Dometic RM2350R fridge in our 2004 AVAN Erin caravan has become unreliable on both electric & gas operation . It works fine when stationary at home on gas and 240 volt AC but after traveling on 12 volt DC , looses temperature and then does not get cold on gas or 240 v AC even though the u...	oleboyracer	14	1530	01:52 PM May 31, 2018 by oleboyracer
	Bike racks on rear of van (Preview) hi looking for advice on bike racks - we are thinking of having ours fitted to the rear bumper of our van. would love to hear what other travellers think or have experienced. cheers Di	Jodi66	11	3315	09:10 AM May 31, 2018 by PeterD
	How do i set up wifi for use in my motor home (Preview) hi all. My wife and i are coming over from NZ this June for a few months touring in Queensland. We use apple phones and iPads. Can I set up wifi in my motor home that follows us around. Last time we were over we purchased AU Vodafone SIM cards that worked ok. We will now be over for a few months and was wondering...	Land cruiser	20	1824	07:37 AM May 31, 2018 by Land cruiser
	Flueless and open flued gas heaters (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-27/inquest-gas-heater-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sonia-sofianopoulos/9794986	Spook	2	993	08:52 PM May 30, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
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