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Nomad_Nev · Nomad_Nev

Hi all Strange one, this caravan has 12v light switches and a 12 option for the 3 way fridge, but I don't see where to hook a battery in, there is no Anderson plug and nothing obvious for a deep cycle location point, It does have a 15 amp hook up, and that powers the 220 switches, but no obvious 12 volt entry po...

bruceg · bruceg

My solution -The housings in the type of filler pictured have an air vent hole at the top and so should allow filling at a fast rate. Should, but rarely do due to poor fitting and routing of the hoses. In my caravan 2 litres per minute is the fastest the system could handle! With my home made click adapto...

BJ15 · BJ15

Has any Fiat Ducato Ovation owner relocated the spare wheel/tyre from underneath the vehicle to, say, on a rack or carrier mounted on a tow bar? I anticipate that retrieving the spare after suffering a flat tyre on anything but a flat surface will be very difficult and harder when you're a senior! All...

Ron-D · Ron-D

The hot water temperature over the sink in our van is very hot so alls good there, the bathroom hot water is only just warm, so I found the tempering valve under the van and turned it up , bingo problem solved so it looks like the tempering valve is only there to adjust shower temperature,and bathroom sink...

barrgr · barrgr

I've been looking at portable hot water systems and was wondering what others have to say about theirs. The Coleman Hot Water on Demand uses a proprietary gas cylinder, so that's out. But the Companion Aqua Cube looks good. Slightly larger than others, but reviews are good. There are so many to cho...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

ok so this isn't really a GN caravan question but.... on my tractor I am having issues getting a reliable isolation switch that lasts it has two 900 cranking amp batteries in it its a 450 HP cat engine so I am wondering. As there are a few here with links to the boating world i am wondering what switches are u...

davtan · davtan

Help. Yes my sliding door has plastic fittings from the top of the door to the aluminium track. I still have the tabs that slide along the track. Just need to join them to the door. Jayco would only sell me a whole new track $295. Yeah right. Any ideas please. I might have to make my own clips. Dave

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all where can I buy Hydraulic tow ball scales they look like a normal jack but have a gauge on the side cheers snap

Santa · Santa

The Telstra people are scheduled to switch us to the NBN today, firstly, changes to be made to connection out the front of our house, then it's up to me to install the new gateway/modem Will be an interesting exercise, hopefully a positive report will follow.

charles · charles

what size inverter cable do we need to run 5ft to our 1000w inverter thanks

josu · josu

I brought a 12 vol,t 2500 to 5000 Watt IPower Inverter pure sine wave $269. This will not run my Caravan wren 1800watt AC unit My 2000watt Honda Gen runs the AC unit all night This 2500 Watt IPower Inverter pure sine wave will not start the AC unit motor FYI

2weis · 2weis

I want to improve the performance of my fridge (dometic rm2553 ) and I was able to get some silver foil backed earthwool insulation when I install it do I put the foil to the fridge or to the cabinet side is the foil conductive if it touches wiring (there is some 12v switches on 1 side) I have already instal...

Sparkster · Sparkster

I have a couple of Redarc SBI12 relays under the bonnet of our car, each of which have two very exposed 12 volt positive terminals exposed. Yeh sure!, there are plenty of exposed terminals under the bonnet but these days most are covered. I've contacted Redarc and they don't have anything as an after sa...

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

Gidday My satellite system has ceased to operate. Oyster auto dish and altechUEC DSR4639. At first it was saying LNB error - that's not occurring any more.....it'll say signal found.....do all the right things except load the bouquets, then it crashes and goes to start up again. Trouble is oyster g...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I set up my Sat Dish this morning to Re register our Vast SatKing box for our upcoming trip West. I can get 74-76 in Quality. But Zero on Strength. Try as I may Zero. It won't lock on to channel 800 so I can't register. Q. Is my LNB Stuffed OR am I doing something wrong. 9.2 East of North, Elevation 52de...

ants_oz · ants_oz

Hi, I have what I hope is a simple question about inverters. Having seen the horror that electrical questions can bring on caravanning forums, I am somewhat reluctant to ask - but really need the question answered, so here goes. I would like an inverter that is capable of running two things (separatel...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.

Stenno · Stenno

Hello everyone, I'm replacing the worm, everything is going well....However, when I place the new worm in it sits higher than the older. I can't put the plug back on top as it sits more proud. Has anyone encountered this before? Many thanks Stenno -- Edited by Stenno on Sunday 15th of January 2017 01:46...

Shuey · Shuey

Hi all, just wanting to hear from anyone who's had experience with BM PRO BatteryCheck 12/24V Bluetooth Battery Monitors, I'm leaning towards this after reviewing heaps on the market, cheers in advance, Bruce. https://teambmpro.com/au/battery-check.html

Papou · Papou

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-Portable-Inflator-Deflator-Compressor-Tire-Tub-Inflatable-Pump-18V-Battery/322212029698

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	Windsor Windcheater (2000) where does the battery go?!? (Preview) Hi all Strange one, this caravan has 12v light switches and a 12 option for the 3 way fridge, but I don't see where to hook a battery in, there is no Anderson plug and nothing obvious for a deep cycle location point, It does have a 15 amp hook up, and that powers the 220 switches, but no obvious 12 volt entry po...	Nomad_Nev	2	937	09:48 PM Feb 14, 2017 by Nomad_Nev
	Water Tank Quick Filler (Preview) My solution -The housings in the type of filler pictured have an air vent hole at the top and so should allow filling at a fast rate. Should, but rarely do due to poor fitting and routing of the hoses. In my caravan 2 litres per minute is the fastest the system could handle! With my home made click adapto...	bruceg	6	1573	11:41 AM Feb 14, 2017 by Big Mal
	Avan Ovation Motorhomes (Preview) Has any Fiat Ducato Ovation owner relocated the spare wheel/tyre from underneath the vehicle to, say, on a rack or carrier mounted on a tow bar? I anticipate that retrieving the spare after suffering a flat tyre on anything but a flat surface will be very difficult and harder when you're a senior! All...	BJ15	8	2858	09:24 PM Feb 13, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Tempering valve (Preview) The hot water temperature over the sink in our van is very hot so alls good there, the bathroom hot water is only just warm, so I found the tempering valve under the van and turned it up , bingo problem solved so it looks like the tempering valve is only there to adjust shower temperature,and bathroom sink...	Ron-D	16	5584	08:46 PM Feb 13, 2017 by Delta18
	Portable Gas Hot Water (Preview) I've been looking at portable hot water systems and was wondering what others have to say about theirs. The Coleman Hot Water on Demand uses a proprietary gas cylinder, so that's out. But the Companion Aqua Cube looks good. Slightly larger than others, but reviews are good. There are so many to cho...	barrgr	13	1981	08:33 PM Feb 13, 2017 by Spook
	Battery isolation switch (Preview) ok so this isn't really a GN caravan question but.... on my tractor I am having issues getting a reliable isolation switch that lasts it has two 900 cranking amp batteries in it its a 450 HP cat engine so I am wondering. As there are a few here with links to the boating world i am wondering what switches are u...	Woody n Sue	10	1294	06:19 PM Feb 13, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Ensuite sliding door plastic fittings. (Preview) Help. Yes my sliding door has plastic fittings from the top of the door to the aluminium track. I still have the tabs that slide along the track. Just need to join them to the door. Jayco would only sell me a whole new track $295. Yeah right. Any ideas please. I might have to make my own clips. Dave	davtan	7	1662	11:54 PM Feb 12, 2017 by meetoo
	tow ball scales (Preview) hi all where can I buy Hydraulic tow ball scales they look like a normal jack but have a gauge on the side cheers snap	snap1946	6	1935	08:29 PM Feb 12, 2017 by snap1946
	NBN hookup scheduled for today. (Preview) The Telstra people are scheduled to switch us to the NBN today, firstly, changes to be made to connection out the front of our house, then it's up to me to install the new gateway/modem Will be an interesting exercise, hopefully a positive report will follow.	Santa	23	1342	08:04 PM Feb 12, 2017 by meetoo
	1000w inverter (Preview) what size inverter cable do we need to run 5ft to our 1000w inverter thanks	charles	6	1077	05:12 PM Feb 12, 2017 by Baz421
	2500 to 5000 Watt Inverter 2500 inverter: Inverter: Ipower: (Preview) I brought a 12 vol,t 2500 to 5000 Watt IPower Inverter pure sine wave $269. This will not run my Caravan wren 1800watt AC unit My 2000watt Honda Gen runs the AC unit all night This 2500 Watt IPower Inverter pure sine wave will not start the AC unit motor FYI	josu	7	1697	04:33 PM Feb 10, 2017 by C00P
	insulating dometic fridge (Preview) I want to improve the performance of my fridge (dometic rm2553 ) and I was able to get some silver foil backed earthwool insulation when I install it do I put the foil to the fridge or to the cabinet side is the foil conductive if it touches wiring (there is some 12v switches on 1 side) I have already instal...	2weis	13	3730	06:19 PM Feb 9, 2017 by 2weis
	Covers To Protect "Live" Terminals On Redarc SBI Relays. (Preview) I have a couple of Redarc SBI12 relays under the bonnet of our car, each of which have two very exposed 12 volt positive terminals exposed. Yeh sure!, there are plenty of exposed terminals under the bonnet but these days most are covered. I've contacted Redarc and they don't have anything as an after sa...	Sparkster	12	1356	05:41 PM Feb 9, 2017 by Big Mal
	Another satellite query (Preview) Gidday My satellite system has ceased to operate. Oyster auto dish and altechUEC DSR4639. At first it was saying LNB error - that's not occurring any more.....it'll say signal found.....do all the right things except load the bouquets, then it crashes and goes to start up again. Trouble is oyster g...	Grubbygypsy	5	1198	04:36 PM Feb 9, 2017 by Grubbygypsy
	VAST LNB Help (Preview) Hi all, I set up my Sat Dish this morning to Re register our Vast SatKing box for our upcoming trip West. I can get 74-76 in Quality. But Zero on Strength. Try as I may Zero. It won't lock on to channel 800 so I can't register. Q. Is my LNB Stuffed OR am I doing something wrong. 9.2 East of North, Elevation 52de...	Hey Jim	29	3659	11:30 AM Feb 9, 2017 by KFT
	Inverters - a hopefully simple question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I have what I hope is a simple question about inverters. Having seen the horror that electrical questions can bring on caravanning forums, I am somewhat reluctant to ask - but really need the question answered, so here goes. I would like an inverter that is capable of running two things (separatel...	ants_oz	30	4077	01:34 PM Feb 8, 2017 by T1 Terry
	cpap, posted in general (Preview) hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.	Poppy sore eye	6	932	11:26 AM Feb 7, 2017 by Waterbags
	Winegard antenna, worm replacement? (Preview) Hello everyone, I'm replacing the worm, everything is going well....However, when I place the new worm in it sits higher than the older. I can't put the plug back on top as it sits more proud. Has anyone encountered this before? Many thanks Stenno -- Edited by Stenno on Sunday 15th of January 2017 01:46...	Stenno	3	1437	09:33 PM Feb 5, 2017 by Stenno
	Battery Monitors Good & Bad (Preview) Hi all, just wanting to hear from anyone who's had experience with BM PRO BatteryCheck 12/24V Bluetooth Battery Monitors, I'm leaning towards this after reviewing heaps on the market, cheers in advance, Bruce. https://teambmpro.com/au/battery-check.html	Shuey	21	4265	06:11 PM Feb 5, 2017 by Tailor
	Cordless inflators (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-Portable-Inflator-Deflator-Compressor-Tire-Tub-Inflatable-Pump-18V-Battery/322212029698	Papou	5	1361	02:30 PM Feb 3, 2017 by woofta and precious
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