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denmonkey · denmonkey

HI all, today I tackled the job of converting my jayco rangehood over to 12v operation. I'm in the process of converting over to 12v and adding the usual accessories. I'm not sure why my external light and rangehood are both only 240 but I'm setting about fixing those. Whilst I'm maintaining the socke...

johnnz · johnnz

Not sure if this topic has already been posted. I travel and camp a lot outside of mobile broadband areas. I'm looking at satellite broadband, any replies on feasibility and advice on setting up would be appreciated. Thanks John

Snippy · Snippy

Had to replace house batteries this week and have upgraded to 3x Amptech 120AH.Exiting system has Projecta 50-watt ac-dc, 600-watt Projecta Inverter.300 watts solar on roof with Voltech regulator, 2x external Kickass 300 watt running on TPS 1230 regulator.What I want to AchieveLooking at addin...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

I have 2016 Ford Ranger towing a 2017 Retreat van. Intermittently when the indicators are used they dont flash in a normal rhythm but flash at a increased frequency,much much faster.I have cleaned the plugs and expanded the pins in the connector,checked the wires in the connectors Truck and Van. Onl...

Ontos45 · Ontos45

Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. I have a Dometic roll out awning attached to the aluminium TeePee. The vinyl roof is attached by rope track along top edge. Just like most vans have these days. Problem is it is leaking at the stiching along the top, also the roller end as well. Not having or want a annex the roller bit doesn't...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

In the market soon for a small SUV with the rare occasion of towing our small caravan atm 748kg. In the running is a nice Mazda cx3 SUV. This car in petrol form has a braked towing capacity of 1200kg. However its turbo diesel 1.4 litre brother has a braked towing capacity of 800kg. Apparently this figure...

alans · alans

changing rego from bus to motorhome

Cupie · Cupie

I am not surprised that such an articulate dissertation first appeared in a Shipwright's Handbook!Shipwrights are a strange lot, operating in a field known to few in the modern Navy. This theory explains why one should never let the truth get in the way of a good argument. ........................

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi. I the following is copied from a caravan website. "Hi, Ive got a Honda gennie that wont run our air con for more than 40min before the overload cuts it off. I have a friend with the same van, air con and generator and theirs runs with no problems. Any ideas? Richard When an a/c unit switche...

alans · alans

can anyone tell me the basic process changing rego from bus to motorhome

Colin1947 · Colin1947

It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans, especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unf...

Muffer · Muffer

Hi All My projecta 25a charger has died on me after 5 years - there is no power getting so the thing is basically dead. the question is Is it repairable ? if no can anyone recommend a suitable replacement? thnx M -- Edited by Muffer on Monday 19th of February 2018 07:07:51 PM

pommie vic · pommie vic

Hi Guys and Gals our poor old ford transit camper(franklin Body style) vintage 1978 has solar panel on the roof with 300w inverter inside living area .We have been diagnosed the inverter is kaput. My question (s) do i replace it myself with compatible Jaycar one,or should i go up a couple of hundred...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

I hope I have this under the correct section. This little problem has been on my mind for a while now and I am interested on others thoughts and methods of rolling out the awning and maintaining it in the correct position. I have noticed that most times when I roll my awning out on both my current van and the...

Cupie · Cupie

I recall previous posts where members were debating whether Belong Mobile was part of Telstra. I extracted this from a Telstra Letter to Shareholders "Driving value and growth from the core During the half we added 235,000 retail mobile services, including 130,000 postpaid handheld services o...

gnome · gnome

Hi all, First post so here goes. I'm in the early stages of researching a new van as it looks like I will be made redundant next year. We have no kids at home now so it is the perfect time to head out on the highway, looking for adventure. We haven't caravanned since we first got together some 25 years ago. Our...

Kimbra · Kimbra

Hi All, First time poster...so please be kind! My husband and I are looking at purchasing our first caravan. I am getting my head around all the different weights you need to keep in mind in relation to your towing vehicle, etc. We are towing with a 2013, AWD, Diesel, Ford Territory. It has a 2.7 tonne to...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Why don't people run the 3 way fridge at the 240v ac setting off an inverter, from the house batteries that are being charged by solar and dc to dc charger while travelling? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 11th of February 2018 04:19:31 PM

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.banggood.com/400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-DC-12V-24V-35-Blade-Power-Supply-with-Charge-Controller-p-1176470.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_elc&utm_content=dendi&utm_campaign=ele2-dpt-diy-rm-e4list-all&...

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	Converting my rangehood from 240 to 12v . video included (Preview) HI all, today I tackled the job of converting my jayco rangehood over to 12v operation. I'm in the process of converting over to 12v and adding the usual accessories. I'm not sure why my external light and rangehood are both only 240 but I'm setting about fixing those. Whilst I'm maintaining the socke...	denmonkey	23	2140	12:56 PM Mar 6, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Sattelite Broadband (Preview) Not sure if this topic has already been posted. I travel and camp a lot outside of mobile broadband areas. I'm looking at satellite broadband, any replies on feasibility and advice on setting up would be appreciated. Thanks John	johnnz	4	1043	08:20 PM Mar 5, 2018 by RoamerAllWaze
	ADDING DC_DC CHARGER (Preview) Had to replace house batteries this week and have upgraded to 3x Amptech 120AH.Exiting system has Projecta 50-watt ac-dc, 600-watt Projecta Inverter.300 watts solar on roof with Voltech regulator, 2x external Kickass 300 watt running on TPS 1230 regulator.What I want to AchieveLooking at addin...	Snippy	14	1452	12:55 PM Mar 5, 2018 by Snippy
	Indicator trouble advise please (Preview) I have 2016 Ford Ranger towing a 2017 Retreat van. Intermittently when the indicators are used they dont flash in a normal rhythm but flash at a increased frequency,much much faster.I have cleaned the plugs and expanded the pins in the connector,checked the wires in the connectors Truck and Van. Onl...	Col Rennie	16	4770	08:01 AM Mar 5, 2018 by rockylizard
	Interior Dimensions Toyota Coaster SWB/LWB (Preview) Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...	Ontos45	16	13278	08:48 PM Feb 28, 2018 by Jaahn
	Leaking stitching on awning (Preview) How, all. I have a Dometic roll out awning attached to the aluminium TeePee. The vinyl roof is attached by rope track along top edge. Just like most vans have these days. Problem is it is leaking at the stiching along the top, also the roller end as well. Not having or want a annex the roller bit doesn't...	Dougwe	27	9441	05:34 PM Feb 27, 2018 by Dick0
	Towing restrictions (Preview) In the market soon for a small SUV with the rare occasion of towing our small caravan atm 748kg. In the running is a nice Mazda cx3 SUV. This car in petrol form has a braked towing capacity of 1200kg. However its turbo diesel 1.4 litre brother has a braked towing capacity of 800kg. Apparently this figure...	Eaglemax	11	2855	05:11 PM Feb 27, 2018 by PeterD
	bus motorhome (Preview) changing rego from bus to motorhome	alans	2	901	04:10 PM Feb 27, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Electrical theory - First Principles (Preview) I am not surprised that such an articulate dissertation first appeared in a Shipwright's Handbook!Shipwrights are a strange lot, operating in a field known to few in the modern Navy. This theory explains why one should never let the truth get in the way of a good argument. ........................	Cupie	11	1820	03:46 PM Feb 27, 2018 by T1 Terry
	aircon question (Preview) Hi. I the following is copied from a caravan website. "Hi, Ive got a Honda gennie that wont run our air con for more than 40min before the overload cuts it off. I have a friend with the same van, air con and generator and theirs runs with no problems. Any ideas? Richard When an a/c unit switche...	Farmhat	7	1059	11:00 AM Feb 27, 2018 by migra
	bus motorhome (Preview) can anyone tell me the basic process changing rego from bus to motorhome	alans	8	2717	10:36 PM Feb 25, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan "Ratings & Masses" & "Ball-Loading" (Preview) It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans, especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unf...	Colin1947	19	3035	08:13 PM Feb 24, 2018 by montie
	Projecta 25a 7 stage charger any better alternatives? (Preview) Hi All My projecta 25a charger has died on me after 5 years - there is no power getting so the thing is basically dead. the question is Is it repairable ? if no can anyone recommend a suitable replacement? thnx M -- Edited by Muffer on Monday 19th of February 2018 07:07:51 PM	Muffer	5	1359	02:47 PM Feb 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	300 solar inverter kaput (Preview) Hi Guys and Gals our poor old ford transit camper(franklin Body style) vintage 1978 has solar panel on the roof with 300w inverter inside living area .We have been diagnosed the inverter is kaput. My question (s) do i replace it myself with compatible Jaycar one,or should i go up a couple of hundred...	pommie vic	22	1574	02:29 PM Feb 24, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Carefree Roll Out AAwnings (Preview) I hope I have this under the correct section. This little problem has been on my mind for a while now and I am interested on others thoughts and methods of rolling out the awning and maintaining it in the correct position. I have noticed that most times when I roll my awning out on both my current van and the...	Dickodownunder	12	2477	09:05 AM Feb 24, 2018 by Gundog
	Belong Mobile IS part of Telstra (Preview) I recall previous posts where members were debating whether Belong Mobile was part of Telstra. I extracted this from a Telstra Letter to Shareholders "Driving value and growth from the core During the half we added 235,000 retail mobile services, including 130,000 postpaid handheld services o...	Cupie	27	3715	01:55 PM Feb 22, 2018 by Ge
	New Van Recommendations (Preview) Hi all, First post so here goes. I'm in the early stages of researching a new van as it looks like I will be made redundant next year. We have no kids at home now so it is the perfect time to head out on the highway, looking for adventure. We haven't caravanned since we first got together some 25 years ago. Our...	gnome	22	4804	01:34 PM Feb 22, 2018 by Colin1947
	Caravan Tow Ball Weights, etc. (Preview) Hi All, First time poster...so please be kind! My husband and I are looking at purchasing our first caravan. I am getting my head around all the different weights you need to keep in mind in relation to your towing vehicle, etc. We are towing with a 2013, AWD, Diesel, Ford Territory. It has a 2.7 tonne to...	Kimbra	19	4927	01:30 PM Feb 22, 2018 by Colin1947
	3 way fridge from inverter... (Preview) Why don't people run the 3 way fridge at the 240v ac setting off an inverter, from the house batteries that are being charged by solar and dc to dc charger while travelling? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 11th of February 2018 04:19:31 PM	aussie_paul	21	3304	09:27 PM Feb 21, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Wind turbine... (Preview) https://www.banggood.com/400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-DC-12V-24V-35-Blade-Power-Supply-with-Charge-Controller-p-1176470.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_elc&utm_content=dendi&utm_campaign=ele2-dpt-diy-rm-e4list-all&...	aussie_paul	12	1839	01:20 PM Feb 21, 2018 by T1 Terry
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