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jab160 · jab160

Around half the price of Honda, wtty seems ok, performance seems ok.so, comments appreciated, thanks folks

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Considering one of these but internet doesn't list the differences. Not using it to move a trailer/van so not interested in one as a mini mover. Anyone know the difference? Both list specs the same. Tony

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

A friend has purchased a Thetford $3000 12v Fridge ( T2175C). It comes with a small 12v plug see photo (white Male plug)., rang more than 15 Oz organisations and no one can provide a female plug to match.I am very familiar with 50-amp Anderson Plugs, but with this frig only using only 68amps during a 24hr...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

I was chatting to a mate today who said when his caravan lithium battery became overdrawn, he had to "kick start" it and he referred to a gadget from Jaycar that performed this "kick start" function. He said this device was like a traditional battery charger but different in its operation. My question...

LyntonB · LyntonB

I have a Brake Safe 5000 Series system fitted to my caravan. On testing its operation three days ago, prior to taking off on a trip, pulling the pin from the A-frame switch failed to activate the brakes and lights. The battery test showed it had a low charge. I took the battery out of the box installed insi...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I have been wondering about using a paint such as Dulux Aquatex or similar product to both keep my van cooler & to seal up the small leaky joints on the pop-top. There is a new product called VersEseal - some sort of a rubber based paint but it's expensive. I don't know how it performs in the tropics. Fr...

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

https://www.jaycar.com.au/response-1...ilter/p/AA3074

Jafan · Jafan

Hi all, I am considering the installation of an air conditioner to our van I have been advised that an under bunk unit would be preferable to a roof mounted unit because of our existing wind up roof hatch arrangement & as such have been recommended an air command saphire r/c unit. I would like to kn...

dennis78 · dennis78

Hi. I have an Ivec 50C17 2006 model motorhome. When I operate the a/c -heater controls I get a loud clacking sound from under the dash below the glovebox. There are usually 3 or 4 sounds. The heate and a/c and fan operate OK. Has anyone got any ideas s

phum · phum

I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter

riakmacz · riakmacz

Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob

Fyncat · Fyncat

Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...

MHJM · MHJM

Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...

Gone bananas · Gone bananas

Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas

Jack60 · Jack60

Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...

Radar · Radar

Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...

the pie van · the pie van

on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...

Moby58 · Moby58

Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?

Amarok · Amarok

The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter

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	Gentrax generators (Preview) Around half the price of Honda, wtty seems ok, performance seems ok.so, comments appreciated, thanks folks	jab160	4	1325	11:26 AM Apr 20, 2024 by valiant81
	Gen2 or Gen3 mini movers difference? (Preview) Considering one of these but internet doesn't list the differences. Not using it to move a trailer/van so not interested in one as a mini mover. Anyone know the difference? Both list specs the same. Tony	Eaglemax	2	1208	05:37 PM Apr 19, 2024 by Eaglemax
	12v Connector Plug/Socket for Thetford 12v Frig (Preview) A friend has purchased a Thetford $3000 12v Fridge ( T2175C). It comes with a small 12v plug see photo (white Male plug)., rang more than 15 Oz organisations and no one can provide a female plug to match.I am very familiar with 50-amp Anderson Plugs, but with this frig only using only 68amps during a 24hr...	PeterInSa	1	921	08:49 PM Apr 18, 2024 by Corndoggy
	Lithium battery re start (Preview) I was chatting to a mate today who said when his caravan lithium battery became overdrawn, he had to "kick start" it and he referred to a gadget from Jaycar that performed this "kick start" function. He said this device was like a traditional battery charger but different in its operation. My question...	Pradokakadudavid	22	2215	09:42 AM Apr 16, 2024 by TimTim
	IS MY BRAKE SAFE 5000 FAULTY (Preview) I have a Brake Safe 5000 Series system fitted to my caravan. On testing its operation three days ago, prior to taking off on a trip, pulling the pin from the A-frame switch failed to activate the brakes and lights. The battery test showed it had a low charge. I took the battery out of the box installed insi...	LyntonB	5	1150	12:40 AM Apr 15, 2024 by TimTim
	Has anyone had any experience wth VersEseal (Preview) I have been wondering about using a paint such as Dulux Aquatex or similar product to both keep my van cooler & to seal up the small leaky joints on the pop-top. There is a new product called VersEseal - some sort of a rubber based paint but it's expensive. I don't know how it performs in the tropics. Fr...	Warren-Pat_01	2	1539	11:12 PM Apr 5, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	LED Indicators (sequential). Some don't light up. (Preview) https://www.jaycar.com.au/response-1...ilter/p/AA3074	FreecamperTas	0	786	02:02 PM Apr 4, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	Under bunk air conditioner?? (Preview) Hi all, I am considering the installation of an air conditioner to our van I have been advised that an under bunk unit would be preferable to a roof mounted unit because of our existing wind up roof hatch arrangement & as such have been recommended an air command saphire r/c unit. I would like to kn...	Jafan	12	10935	09:43 AM Apr 4, 2024 by Keith W
	Noise from heater/aircon control (Preview) Hi. I have an Ivec 50C17 2006 model motorhome. When I operate the a/c -heater controls I get a loud clacking sound from under the dash below the glovebox. There are usually 3 or 4 sounds. The heate and a/c and fan operate OK. Has anyone got any ideas s	dennis78	1	797	09:27 PM Apr 3, 2024 by Joda
	visiting AC topic again re split system (Preview) I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter	phum	28	2956	10:25 AM Apr 2, 2024 by bobsa
	Goldstream Crown ST. Technical possibility to retrofit a grey water holding tank (Preview) Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob	riakmacz	8	1498	08:59 PM Apr 1, 2024 by Possum3
	Lippert vs Dexter antisway for 18’ van Anti sway desperate lippert (Preview) Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...	Fyncat	6	5247	04:47 AM Mar 27, 2024 by shakey55
	BLUETOOTH TRACKER (Preview) Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...	MHJM	3	1350	12:41 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Sway control (Preview) Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas	Gone bananas	15	2486	12:36 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Problem with Vast and Foxtel in caravan. (Preview) Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...	Jack60	8	1489	05:03 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Jack60
	Lithium battery hiccup (Preview) Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...	Radar	19	1981	02:10 PM Mar 20, 2024 by TimTim
	Aldi 75lt dual zone fridge (Preview) on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion	the pie van	0	875	02:36 PM Mar 14, 2024 by the pie van
	Insulation Foam for Caravan Boot Lid (Preview) The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...	PeterInSa	0	954	09:32 AM Mar 13, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Cowfish VanTenna - anyone got one? (Preview) Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?	Moby58	3	4698	08:46 AM Mar 11, 2024 by lizandlarry
	Antenna tv (Preview) The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter	Amarok	4	1196	04:12 PM Mar 4, 2024 by PeterD
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