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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&...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

After the comments from some on here re Boost not being a part of Telstra I would like to produce a receipt from Boost that I paid from my PayPal account for a prepaid mobile sim and service. This is from yesterday Friday 19th January 2018. As you may note Telstra clearly is the "merchant" and the service i...

Snippy · Snippy

Current setup a mix n match to wrong systems installed when van purchased.To cut a long story short, system stands now as follows.· 3 105ah deep cycle batteries. (2AGM and 1 GEL) Not my doing.· Projecta 50-amp AC-DC charger. Replaces unsuitable charger supplied with van.· ...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, I'm in the middle off fitting a Projecta IC 5000 [50amp] to our van Reading the user manual It states to use 100 amp circuit breaker pardon my ignorance and lack of knowledge but thought 50 amp breaker would be the go ???? if it makes sense to fit breaker higher than 50 amp would 60 amp breaker ok Cheer...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

I am looking at a 4th hand Future System 5th Wheeler but have a concern over a design feature.In, I imagine, an attempt to keep the front profile as low as as possible, but still provide reasonable headroom in the forward bedroom the designer has lowered the 'overhang' part of the chassis. (The section...

malken · malken

Im thinking of getting a rooftop auto satellite system and came across this one. outbacktv.com.au They are priced right and seem to have everything the more expensive ones have. I have absolutely no idea when it comes to things like this. What do you think, good, bad or somewhere in between. cheers...

Sparkster · Sparkster

For some time I've contemplated shortening the Hayman Reese hitch shank by 80 mm. Unfortunately I always look at it while we are away touring where I don't have the facilities to do the job. To my way of thinking and with the reading I've done over the years, if I can get the ball just 80 mm closer to the axle...

KD · KD

Hi Building motorhome Need about 3500w inverter Wondering what brand people are using Have batterys and generator KD

meetoo · meetoo

Ok punters, what is the optimal size 240 volt multi stage charger to charge 240 amp of agl batteries? (2x120 amp, paralleled) Cheers, John.

Lotus Wanderer · Lotus Wanderer

Well it had to happen, our Truma Gas/Electric Hot Water tank is leaking, on removal & engineers examination, there is multiple hole about to break thru the stainless steel (electrolysis) as well. Ours is 9 years old & this is very good considering other people experiences. Now we can repla...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi All, I have brought a caravan and would like some advice on upgrading the suspension, as in what sort to get, brand suggestions and pricing if known. I have a Pajero NX 2016. The van is 18.5 foot, approx. 2.5T when loaded and ball weight is around the 165kg. All help and ideas would be much appreciated...

Snippy · Snippy

The CB keeps switching on/off. Seems to happen when I pickup the mike. Also presets on mike no longer work. Is this likely to be a problem with the mike/cable or is the cb itself stuffed.

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, Can anyone explain how the water system works on a Coromal Prinston ie do you have to still use the pump when on town water ? are the water tanks isolated from town water when town water attached Cheers Ken & Lynn

dazlyn · dazlyn

Hi to all, I have a 2012 colorado space cab, towing silverline caravan 3 tonne ATM, carry 500 to 600 kilos in back of ute,looking to upgrade rear leaf springs any suggestions guys.

Ger08 · Ger08

I am looking at one these HemaNavigators and Im hearing about quite a few issue, terrible battery life, screen too bright, unit shutting down. I was wondering if there are any owners who could give me their opinions on it

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, has anyone converted the front cafe lounge in a Jayco Sterling to a normal lounge. I would like to keep the hot water system and water pump in the same place and build over and around them. Also can I remove the framework holding the three cafe lounges without compromising structural integrity....

Swoffer · Swoffer

Hi all , Wondering if anyone here can help me with a bit of advice . I have a small electric motor that I have put on a rod turner . The motor is rated for 3v and runs thru a set of gears to reduce the speed at the output shaft . Works fine at 3 volts but it runs to fast and i need to reduce the voltage to 1.5v to achie...

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	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	4678	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	4832	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	3167	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	1827	01:20 PM Feb 21, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Telstra and Boost..the ongoing argument (Preview) After the comments from some on here re Boost not being a part of Telstra I would like to produce a receipt from Boost that I paid from my PayPal account for a prepaid mobile sim and service. This is from yesterday Friday 19th January 2018. As you may note Telstra clearly is the "merchant" and the service i...	Dickodownunder	7	2140	01:23 PM Feb 20, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Time to fix Caravan's bad power setup (Preview) Current setup a mix n match to wrong systems installed when van purchased.To cut a long story short, system stands now as follows.· 3 105ah deep cycle batteries. (2AGM and 1 GEL) Not my doing.· Projecta 50-amp AC-DC charger. Replaces unsuitable charger supplied with van.· ...	Snippy	10	1976	01:23 PM Feb 20, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Projecta IC5000 circuit breaker (Preview) Hi, I'm in the middle off fitting a Projecta IC 5000 [50amp] to our van Reading the user manual It states to use 100 amp circuit breaker pardon my ignorance and lack of knowledge but thought 50 amp breaker would be the go ???? if it makes sense to fit breaker higher than 50 amp would 60 amp breaker ok Cheer...	Bukhouse	11	2008	01:04 PM Feb 20, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Future System 5th Wheeler - Tug Compatibility Issue (Preview) I am looking at a 4th hand Future System 5th Wheeler but have a concern over a design feature.In, I imagine, an attempt to keep the front profile as low as as possible, but still provide reasonable headroom in the forward bedroom the designer has lowered the 'overhang' part of the chassis. (The section...	Captain Ron	10	2186	08:47 PM Feb 17, 2018 by Captain Ron
	Automatic satellite TV system (Preview) Im thinking of getting a rooftop auto satellite system and came across this one. outbacktv.com.au They are priced right and seem to have everything the more expensive ones have. I have absolutely no idea when it comes to things like this. What do you think, good, bad or somewhere in between. cheers...	malken	5	1155	05:36 PM Feb 17, 2018 by mischief
	Should I Shorten Hitch Shank or Not? (Preview) For some time I've contemplated shortening the Hayman Reese hitch shank by 80 mm. Unfortunately I always look at it while we are away touring where I don't have the facilities to do the job. To my way of thinking and with the reading I've done over the years, if I can get the ball just 80 mm closer to the axle...	Sparkster	9	2974	12:10 PM Feb 17, 2018 by Dick0
	Inverters (Preview) Hi Building motorhome Need about 3500w inverter Wondering what brand people are using Have batterys and generator KD	KD	17	1453	12:56 PM Feb 16, 2018 by KD
	What size charger? (Preview) Ok punters, what is the optimal size 240 volt multi stage charger to charge 240 amp of agl batteries? (2x120 amp, paralleled) Cheers, John.	meetoo	6	1013	12:41 AM Feb 16, 2018 by meetoo
	Gas Hot Water (Preview) Well it had to happen, our Truma Gas/Electric Hot Water tank is leaking, on removal & engineers examination, there is multiple hole about to break thru the stainless steel (electrolysis) as well. Ours is 9 years old & this is very good considering other people experiences. Now we can repla...	Lotus Wanderer	3	1296	07:45 PM Feb 15, 2018 by mischief
	suspension upgrade (Preview) Hi All, I have brought a caravan and would like some advice on upgrading the suspension, as in what sort to get, brand suggestions and pricing if known. I have a Pajero NX 2016. The van is 18.5 foot, approx. 2.5T when loaded and ball weight is around the 165kg. All help and ideas would be much appreciated...	wombat50	14	3279	09:44 PM Feb 14, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Oricom CB problems (Preview) The CB keeps switching on/off. Seems to happen when I pickup the mike. Also presets on mike no longer work. Is this likely to be a problem with the mike/cable or is the cb itself stuffed.	Snippy	5	2166	09:00 AM Feb 13, 2018 by Pariss
	Coromal Prinston Water system (Preview) Hi, Can anyone explain how the water system works on a Coromal Prinston ie do you have to still use the pump when on town water ? are the water tanks isolated from town water when town water attached Cheers Ken & Lynn	Bukhouse	3	1020	05:50 PM Feb 12, 2018 by Bukhouse
	rear leaf spring upgrade (Preview) Hi to all, I have a 2012 colorado space cab, towing silverline caravan 3 tonne ATM, carry 500 to 600 kilos in back of ute,looking to upgrade rear leaf springs any suggestions guys.	dazlyn	23	7484	01:15 PM Feb 12, 2018 by PeterMouse
	Hema HX1 (Preview) I am looking at one these HemaNavigators and Im hearing about quite a few issue, terrible battery life, screen too bright, unit shutting down. I was wondering if there are any owners who could give me their opinions on it	Ger08	6	2827	04:45 PM Feb 11, 2018 by Cuppa
	Cafe Lounge conversion (Preview) Hi all, has anyone converted the front cafe lounge in a Jayco Sterling to a normal lounge. I would like to keep the hot water system and water pump in the same place and build over and around them. Also can I remove the framework holding the three cafe lounges without compromising structural integrity....	Dolly	5	1684	11:50 PM Feb 10, 2018 by Dolly
	Voltage reducing . (Preview) Hi all , Wondering if anyone here can help me with a bit of advice . I have a small electric motor that I have put on a rod turner . The motor is rated for 3v and runs thru a set of gears to reduce the speed at the output shaft . Works fine at 3 volts but it runs to fast and i need to reduce the voltage to 1.5v to achie...	Swoffer	14	1301	09:17 PM Feb 10, 2018 by sandman55
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