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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...

iana · iana

Just wondering if any of you have the "Tow Secure" break away system installed. This comes with a wireless unit fitted in the tow vehicle cab that gives various warnings, via lights and buzzers, on the state of that system. Its fitted fitted to comply with NSW new regs on braking. Chances are while it is...

jade46 · jade46

The Fiat 3 litre has terminals under the bonnet to jump start the engine. I am wondering if a battery charger can be connected to these terminals or if they only go direct to the starter motor and are cut of from the battery by some switching device diode or similar ? Has anyone used these terminals for thi...

msg · msg

I have a small Ford Transit MH. Has sufficient power to house system for free camping for a couple of days. It fully charges if I get full sun everyday. But we all know this doesn't happen. Cannot add more panels as roof is already covered and no room for extra batteries.. Was thinking that I could ge...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

As seen in my "the weight situation" thread I need to do some research as to what tug to replace Pajero with. Twin cab, canopy, diesel auto, leaf or coil etc. Comments welcome. Aussie Paul.

Lenny999 · Lenny999

Hi all, Looking for some advice re our Toyota Coaster bus (purchased second hand a few years ago) and a possible generator purchase.... Planning for a new trip and installed a 60 litre fridge / freezer to run as a dedicated freezer (to supplement our small freezer in the existing fridge). The freeze...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

i know this subject has been done to death, but need a simple answer. I have a 100ah d/c battery, myportable fridge draws approx. 2amps. how long should it power the fridge before it reduces the battery to 50% capacity? thanks in advance.

TonyT · TonyT

I have just purchased a cigarette lighter adapter (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2-Ports ... 2749.l2649), and need to wire it directly to the battery in my caravan (no more than 50cm from battery to adapter). I am not sure exactly how to do this, but I have sketched two possible wiring solution...

Snippy · Snippy

Manual slider works ok. Foot brake only sometimes activating van brake. Have tried dial settings up to maximum (10). Works only at very low speed. Hand brake on van not working properly since hitch was tampered with a while back. Cable is slack and sags when brake is in off position. Van is 12 months ol...

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	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	1212	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	3300	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	1622	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	1055	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	1348	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	3857	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	2349	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	1112	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	8257	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	2984	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	1889	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	1521	09:17 PM Feb 10, 2018 by sandman55
	Tow secure Breakaway system. (Preview) Just wondering if any of you have the "Tow Secure" break away system installed. This comes with a wireless unit fitted in the tow vehicle cab that gives various warnings, via lights and buzzers, on the state of that system. Its fitted fitted to comply with NSW new regs on braking. Chances are while it is...	iana	2	1038	06:39 PM Feb 10, 2018 by patrol03
	Fiat Ducato Battery Charging (Preview) The Fiat 3 litre has terminals under the bonnet to jump start the engine. I am wondering if a battery charger can be connected to these terminals or if they only go direct to the starter motor and are cut of from the battery by some switching device diode or similar ? Has anyone used these terminals for thi...	jade46	6	2220	07:28 PM Feb 9, 2018 by jade46
	Running MH engine for air con etc. (Preview) I have a small Ford Transit MH. Has sufficient power to house system for free camping for a couple of days. It fully charges if I get full sun everyday. But we all know this doesn't happen. Cannot add more panels as roof is already covered and no room for extra batteries.. Was thinking that I could ge...	msg	7	1094	09:54 AM Feb 9, 2018 by Santa
	New call for assistance... (Preview) As seen in my "the weight situation" thread I need to do some research as to what tug to replace Pajero with. Twin cab, canopy, diesel auto, leaf or coil etc. Comments welcome. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	23	2195	07:28 PM Feb 8, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Advice on generator use please (Preview) Hi all, Looking for some advice re our Toyota Coaster bus (purchased second hand a few years ago) and a possible generator purchase.... Planning for a new trip and installed a 60 litre fridge / freezer to run as a dedicated freezer (to supplement our small freezer in the existing fridge). The freeze...	Lenny999	11	1735	07:00 PM Feb 8, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	seeking general advice re batteries (Preview) i know this subject has been done to death, but need a simple answer. I have a 100ah d/c battery, myportable fridge draws approx. 2amps. how long should it power the fridge before it reduces the battery to 50% capacity? thanks in advance.	Juggenaut	9	986	01:11 PM Feb 8, 2018 by Cupie
	wiring cigarette socket adapter to battery? (Preview) I have just purchased a cigarette lighter adapter (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2-Ports ... 2749.l2649), and need to wire it directly to the battery in my caravan (no more than 50cm from battery to adapter). I am not sure exactly how to do this, but I have sketched two possible wiring solution...	TonyT	5	1335	01:03 PM Feb 7, 2018 by Cupie
	Problem with Hayman Reese Sentinel brake controller (Preview) Manual slider works ok. Foot brake only sometimes activating van brake. Have tried dial settings up to maximum (10). Works only at very low speed. Hand brake on van not working properly since hitch was tampered with a while back. Cable is slack and sags when brake is in off position. Van is 12 months ol...	Snippy	8	3726	12:54 PM Feb 7, 2018 by Snippy
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