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Solar & Lithium Batteries
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Hi all,This is to answer a question I received on another forum.I have installed 1020 w of Solar panels. These consist of 1 x 120 w [which I had] and 15 x 60 w panels, these will allow me to still have wattage if some of the panels are in partial shade.400 Ah Lithium Batteries.I had a 2000 w Inverter.These we...
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More interesting stuff...
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http://newatlas.com/scalable-solar-powered-desalination-system/50121/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c042a4fdde-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-c042a4fdde-92462077
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Cracked Chassis
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Has anybody experienced cracks in chassis of 2005 Geist 485 Van? It would seem there are a few and we are stranded until a solution is obtained. Would it be possible to have a new chassis fitted or some form of repair carried out. We would appreciate any ideas or advice out there. Many thanks, Blue Hill...
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house solar pannels on my ute
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question can i put a house solar panel on my ute i just had 24 panels fitted to my house and there was one spare so i want to put it on my ute when we do the big lap next year .i was told by a mate that the house panel may put out to much power and fry my batteries . panel specs are :model type :gcl-p6/60265 265w (0~+5...
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Aluminium corrosion on A van.
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Im getting little bubbles, about the size of a 10 cent piece, under the paint on the side of my aluminium van. Looks like wates is getting under the paint and causing corrosion.
Does anyone have any ideas what's causing this and what to do with the corrosion. Does rust converter work on aluminium?
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Charger in float
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ok....I'm trying to find out and haven't yet found what I'm looking for.....if a charger input wattage is say recorded as '250' - is it less at float? Like would that be what it drawers at its maximum? Or doesn't it matter whatever stage the charger is in? -- Edited by Grubbygypsy on Wednesday 14th of Ju...
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Ecotherm heater fitted to Jayco Heritage
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Just finished fitting a ecotherm heater which uses the hot water from the suburban sw6dea hot water heater. These can be bought from SWIFT in kit form however I made my own for under $100 with the help off our friendly wrecker and flea bay. I procured a good car heater core, ordered a 12v solar water pump,...
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More on G&S
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These are copied from another site
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Another photo G&S
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This is described as a crack?
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Al Ko Axle Recall
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https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/al-ko-international-pty-ltd-braked-axles-10-electric-fitted-to-caravans-and-camper-trailers
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G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua
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Hyland Anti-Rattle Bolt
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Hi all,
Just had a call from my folks. When they de-coupled the rig, a bit of metal dropped out of the Hyland Hitch. We've identified it as the head of the anti-rattle bolt. Obviously getting the part will be hard now Hyland are out of business, and I understand that the thread is different to common co...
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Awning Tension Fixed
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The tension on my caravan awning always was not very good, and had gotten quite slack, to the point of me almost having to push it up when rolling it up. I decided to research how to tighten it myself and found not a lot of info online on how to fix. Anyway I pulled the arms off the awning one at a time, and foun...
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meetoo
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Satalite Phones
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Hi All Look at getting a Satalite phone. so many different ones not sure what is what. There are one's you clip onto your mobile. your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Koko
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Koko
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Games.
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Up-loading Games on Windows 10. Can any-one tell me how to upload Games onto my Lap-top please ? I do have a Disc drive. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.
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SECOND FUEL FILTER
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How, I have done a search and found some info but some also talked about too much pressure or not enough to fit a Pre-diesel filter (second filter). I have been reading about one advertised in the 'Grey Nomad Times'. Flash-Lube Diesel Filter and sounds like it is what I am talking about. Has anyone got on...
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Navman MYEscape IV gps navigator
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Hi All, I am thinking of purchasing one of these but open to other reccomendations. Would like a gps with low height clearance and load limit info. TIA.
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Suspension upgrade for Tug
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we have a '92 Landcruuser, 4lt diesel, manual transmission. Vehicle was originally my father's and he had pump-up or pillow suspension added as he towed a 21' van. Tug has travelled some 290,000 km ..... regularly serviced and is in A1 Nic. The "pillows" are well past their "use-by" date and are inef...
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ESC
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A quick question for those whom have a px ranger , and perhaps a BP50( not sure if they have sway control ) In the ranger there is an ESP switch , Electronic Stability Control ( anti trailer sway mechanism) . I haven't used it towing the van as we have ESC on our van , has anyone that uses it have any experience...
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van weight payload
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I currently have a single axle load weight of 1600 kg on my Galaxy van and are limited for payload, Tare 1366 GVM 1503, ATM 1666, Have had the van inspected by a qualified engineer who recommended that I have a 2 tonne axle and hub/springs replacement. Will this give me any more payload and if so how much...
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