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RustyD · RustyD

I managed to break a bedside lamp. Didn't like it anyway so I'm after a new matching pair. Only problem I'm noticing is that very few of the lamps are vented. In fact the globe appears to be enclosed. The broken one is vented around the rim of the globe and at the back. Even at 2-3W I'm not sure about a non-ven...

tonyd · tonyd

Odd question, I know, but relevant to me: Boost mobile phones work on Telstra network. So do Aldi SIM cards. However, there seems to be some doubt about whether Aldi SIMs work in Boost phones. Anyone know if this is true? Thanks, Tony

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi all So i have sorted my Camper trailer out but need some advice on Power for 1x CF40 Waeco fridge freezer and 1 x small 12v fridge for milk drinks etc Problem i have a Daul battery system in my Hilux 2.7 petrol 2x2 want to poss run both fridges on battery for 2 maybe 3 days max off of said 12v system and a coup...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Which are the BEST panels on todays market?

Ge · Ge

Just read an article in explore oz, a guy was saying he " Always kept his 20lt containers covered from the sun/heat ". Reason was when they get hot and start to cool they cause condansation thus making water in the diesel. Any one else come across this, just asking. -- Edited by Ge on Monday 9th of April 20...

iana · iana

Been playing around with our sat dish and Vast system, No matter what, I couldn't get a signal, until I found the poor cable connection with the aerial cable. It seems to me that this cable with the solid copper central wire, and "F" type connectors is really designed for permanent installation, not to...

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

https://www.everybattery.com.au/products.php?cat=Pb+Crystal

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

wongi · wongi

has anyone had any problems with a fullboar generator, where to buy parts from.

Burgo1 · Burgo1

hi just got a new 12 v water pump fitted and on first trip,up till now been in caravan parks with water and power ect,first night at free camp and pump works well with taps ect but when u shut tap off it seems to tick over at a slow rate constuantly not shutting off, ive checked all fittings nill leaks, any ide...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Talking to a friend today he mentioned sometime ago he lost 4 wheel studs from his caravan wheel, tightened the 2 remaining wheel nuts up and limped into the closest town and replaced missing/broken studs with new ones in a CP. I carry different studs sizes for the front and back wheels of our cruiser, b...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Any Discarded Dometic VT2500 Vacuum Toilets, out there that you don't want please. Ours is being a pain in the butt so to speak haha. We would also be interested in what toilet peoples are using, PREFERABLY people that are PERMANENTLY ON THE ROAD, and fully self contained so as FREE CAMPING is the u...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Gday all I have just tried to buy a front clearance light for my van as the current one crumbled, I have checked several accessories shops and they say they are no longer made. I am thinking of replacing both lights with LED ones and need to know will they work ok with the remainder of the clearance lights b...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all My turn to ask for advice. Does anyone have any experience with Fusion AGM batteries in the 100 - 120ah range. Looking to replace our 4 X 8 year old Absorbed Power batteries with Fusion as have been offered them at wholesale price. Looking for experience and reliability over years if possible. Ot...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We are currently camped next to a guy who has a 3 year old Patriot van with a Dometic fridge that is sort of working it cools but wont get cold and he has been told by caravan yard repairer that the fridge has to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. I dont know much about fridges but I suspect it is a thermostat p...

crocodile · crocodile

Howdy, this has probably been raised before but will ask again. Our RM 7851 Van fridge works awesome on 240v, but on gas freezer is perfect but fridge temp varies from about 2.5degrees to about 10 degrees . Question is there a tbermostat for the fridge compartment when on gas? Cheers crocodile

Ron-D · Ron-D

my Diesel engine is becoming very sluggish slow to rev out when cold,but as the revs lift and the engine warms up it feels ok,Injector cleaner is my first thought any ideas would be appreciated.I have had a trouble free run with this2.5 ltr challenger engine for the last seven years,all filters and oil...

madaboutled · madaboutled

Thinking of getting a Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater anybody know anything about these, good or bad, please enlighten me.

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, I am curious if any one has used other types of roof insulation in there van such as pink bats or rock wool type insulation as opposed to polystyrene which i am assuming most vans still might use. I am pondering on whether to look at using something like that in the roof instead of re-using the old po...

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

My SCA battery charger is very hot to touch and has been on âboostâ level for over 3 hours. I am charging my house battery (which is new by the way). My Campervan has been in the shed for two weeks and to start my 12 V fridge, before I travel tomorrow, I am charging the house battery. I am a solo lady, so please k...

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	LED Bedside Lamps (Preview) I managed to break a bedside lamp. Didn't like it anyway so I'm after a new matching pair. Only problem I'm noticing is that very few of the lamps are vented. In fact the globe appears to be enclosed. The broken one is vented around the rim of the globe and at the back. Even at 2-3W I'm not sure about a non-ven...	RustyD	7	1679	03:56 PM Apr 13, 2018 by Cupie
	Mobile phone query (Preview) Odd question, I know, but relevant to me: Boost mobile phones work on Telstra network. So do Aldi SIM cards. However, there seems to be some doubt about whether Aldi SIMs work in Boost phones. Anyone know if this is true? Thanks, Tony	tonyd	6	1751	12:39 PM Apr 13, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Is it possible to charge 2nd Auxillary Battery from Dual Battery Set up (Preview) Hi all So i have sorted my Camper trailer out but need some advice on Power for 1x CF40 Waeco fridge freezer and 1 x small 12v fridge for milk drinks etc Problem i have a Daul battery system in my Hilux 2.7 petrol 2x2 want to poss run both fridges on battery for 2 maybe 3 days max off of said 12v system and a coup...	brimhunter	3	1720	08:37 AM Apr 13, 2018 by Jaahn
	Solar panels (Preview) Which are the BEST panels on todays market?	Bas + Eve	7	2121	08:09 PM Apr 12, 2018 by Hewy54
	Plastic diesel fuel containers (Preview) Just read an article in explore oz, a guy was saying he " Always kept his 20lt containers covered from the sun/heat ". Reason was when they get hot and start to cool they cause condansation thus making water in the diesel. Any one else come across this, just asking. -- Edited by Ge on Monday 9th of April 20...	Ge	9	2297	02:18 PM Apr 11, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Sat TV cable and "F" type connectors (Preview) Been playing around with our sat dish and Vast system, No matter what, I couldn't get a signal, until I found the poor cable connection with the aerial cable. It seems to me that this cable with the solid copper central wire, and "F" type connectors is really designed for permanent installation, not to...	iana	10	5224	03:03 PM Apr 10, 2018 by iana
	Lead Crystal Batteries (Preview) https://www.everybattery.com.au/products.php?cat=Pb+Crystal	woofta and precious	16	2644	07:14 PM Apr 9, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Oh boy... this will start a few posts.. :) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	49	4527	05:30 PM Apr 9, 2018 by TowBall
	Full boar generator (Preview) has anyone had any problems with a fullboar generator, where to buy parts from.	wongi	2	1719	11:28 AM Apr 9, 2018 by Juggenaut
	Water pump (Preview) hi just got a new 12 v water pump fitted and on first trip,up till now been in caravan parks with water and power ect,first night at free camp and pump works well with taps ect but when u shut tap off it seems to tick over at a slow rate constuantly not shutting off, ive checked all fittings nill leaks, any ide...	Burgo1	8	1688	11:31 AM Apr 8, 2018 by skinsy11
	Carry Wheel Studs for a Tandem Caravan? (Preview) Talking to a friend today he mentioned sometime ago he lost 4 wheel studs from his caravan wheel, tightened the 2 remaining wheel nuts up and limped into the closest town and replaced missing/broken studs with new ones in a CP. I carry different studs sizes for the front and back wheels of our cruiser, b...	PeterInSa	10	1750	09:58 AM Apr 7, 2018 by PeterInSa
	DOMETIC VACUUM TOILET VT 2500-WANTED (Preview) Any Discarded Dometic VT2500 Vacuum Toilets, out there that you don't want please. Ours is being a pain in the butt so to speak haha. We would also be interested in what toilet peoples are using, PREFERABLY people that are PERMANENTLY ON THE ROAD, and fully self contained so as FREE CAMPING is the u...	gypsynolmate	1	937	09:55 PM Apr 6, 2018 by Magyar Connection
	LED lights mixed with standard 12 volt globes (Preview) Gday all I have just tried to buy a front clearance light for my van as the current one crumbled, I have checked several accessories shops and they say they are no longer made. I am thinking of replacing both lights with LED ones and need to know will they work ok with the remainder of the clearance lights b...	aussietraveller	7	1256	10:53 AM Apr 6, 2018 by robol
	FUSION BRAND AGM BATTERIES (Preview) Hi all My turn to ask for advice. Does anyone have any experience with Fusion AGM batteries in the 100 - 120ah range. Looking to replace our 4 X 8 year old Absorbed Power batteries with Fusion as have been offered them at wholesale price. Looking for experience and reliability over years if possible. Ot...	Baz421	6	5147	09:26 AM Apr 6, 2018 by Bob Pat
	Help Dometic fridge problem (Preview) We are currently camped next to a guy who has a 3 year old Patriot van with a Dometic fridge that is sort of working it cools but wont get cold and he has been told by caravan yard repairer that the fridge has to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. I dont know much about fridges but I suspect it is a thermostat p...	aussietraveller	16	5027	01:00 PM Apr 5, 2018 by msg
	3 way van fridge (Preview) Howdy, this has probably been raised before but will ask again. Our RM 7851 Van fridge works awesome on 240v, but on gas freezer is perfect but fridge temp varies from about 2.5degrees to about 10 degrees . Question is there a tbermostat for the fridge compartment when on gas? Cheers crocodile	crocodile	3	1657	10:56 AM Apr 4, 2018 by swamp
	Injector cleaner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) my Diesel engine is becoming very sluggish slow to rev out when cold,but as the revs lift and the engine warms up it feels ok,Injector cleaner is my first thought any ideas would be appreciated.I have had a trouble free run with this2.5 ltr challenger engine for the last seven years,all filters and oil...	Ron-D	33	2801	11:09 AM Apr 3, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater, recommendations??? (Preview) Thinking of getting a Duoetto 12 volt 10 litre water heater anybody know anything about these, good or bad, please enlighten me.	madaboutled	16	10447	10:30 PM Apr 2, 2018 by gfsutton
	caravan roof insulation (Preview) Hi All, I am curious if any one has used other types of roof insulation in there van such as pink bats or rock wool type insulation as opposed to polystyrene which i am assuming most vans still might use. I am pondering on whether to look at using something like that in the roof instead of re-using the old po...	Trekka	7	1757	08:03 AM Apr 2, 2018 by Big Tone
	SCA BATTERY CHARGER VERY HOT. (Preview) My SCA battery charger is very hot to touch and has been on âboostâ level for over 3 hours. I am charging my house battery (which is new by the way). My Campervan has been in the shed for two weeks and to start my 12 V fridge, before I travel tomorrow, I am charging the house battery. I am a solo lady, so please k...	Homer and Marge	9	2281	04:47 PM Apr 1, 2018 by PeterD
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