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rrobor · rrobor

I wrote a bit about fixing a Waeko CF40 and my wish to have this when the Princess and I cross the Nullarbor, We have a tent and the things needed for a rough night, but the Princess likes a shower and other comforts of life. So all is for emergency only. Its motel stops wherever possible. Anyways the...

Tailor · Tailor

I have a CF 50 AC VER B. S/No 10026206 which switches off as soon as connected to 12V, and on 240, has no temp control. Panel says -6, but inside temp is -20. I'm guessing I had a dud thermistor, and probably a dud board. Can anyone point me in the right direction as I'd like to have a go at fixing this myself. I'...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Anything bad to look for when purchasing a LC200? Svc costs and intervals? Diesel of course. T I A. Kezngaz.

Vaughan · Vaughan

Does any one have experience or first hand knowledge on these systems. www.levellingjacks.com.au

Kiamaman · Kiamaman

Who makes the best 12v Tv suitable for caravans. I have previously had a Camec 21" (overpriced) & Kogan 19" (cheap), both of which had tinny sound. Is there a better caravan suitable brand out there ? Skipper....

Big G · Big G

I realise we all are different but I am wondering what distance you guys would travel in a day, I am thinking that when we get on the road, a max. of 6 hours driving should be plenty which be in 3 x 2 hour stints. Glynn

rrobor · rrobor

A friend asked me to see what I could do with this issue. Now I have designed several systems and most worked OK. The problem was how to house the thing. It is on a boat trailer pulled by a Land Rover. My problem was always the thing had to be water proof. One had relays and that's always bad news on DC. My lates...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

has any one setup Zoiper on their mobile phones ,if so need some info lol

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

This question has probably been asked 1000 times but will ask again .When replacing anodes into hot water heater ,is it neccesary to put tape on the thread ,as as been said before the threads are slightly tapered . JOHN.

ColinC · ColinC

Hello All, First time posting for me so I hope I follow all the proper etiquette. I have seen another posting called "Avan Electrics" and this has been a great eye opener. We have just collected our third Avan, the " Frances "; now in the process of personalizing it My question r...

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, Our tug is a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rated to tow 3.5t our van loaded is 3.3t. we use a hayman reeese weight distribution hitch 800lb, our ball weight is 330kg. i am seriously looking at having air bags fitted in the rear coils springs to assist in lifting the rear end of the car and reducing some of...

12roam · 12roam

Hi guy's I've just retired and want to hit the road next year. I have an old basic camper trailer that I would like sandblasted rust proofed and re-painted with I think Por15, I have read is the best paint to use. It's in pretty good condition has a little rust on the underside and small light patches el...

mr glassies · mr glassies

does anyone know of an inverter that has a load sencative switch to turn it on when power is needed dibs

adreamer · adreamer

My van is powered by batteries but last week all electricals in the van ie led lights, electric water pump fridge stopped working. Plugged into mains power and nothing? Any ideas please. Helen

mixedup · mixedup

I saw this plastic door visor for rain protection recently on a boat and thought this would be great for my DIY caravan. Any ideas where to order/get a custom plastic door cover / "visor" like this? (I've attached the image) (I'm in Brisbane)

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Aldi are selling these for $499, l know a similar units are alot more price wise. Not sure how good they are , lm hoping that any nomads that own one could leave comments on how they found their unit , thank you in advance , lan

Streeta · Streeta

Does anyone have any comments on the under bed finch airconditioner. Looking for feedback on vibration or noise.

thomasturtle · thomasturtle

Hi Guys, This is my first post here from Australia, I just recently bought a sprinter van and was hoping to get some ideas around setting up a 2nd battery and potentially solar. There are 3 things that I'm looking to run with power from my van: a 2400W coffee machine a mini fridge laptop charger I was ho...

catman · catman

Hi all first time van owner 2005 heritage 26 foot.tow vehicle is a 2016 ford ranger 4x2 should l fit stability control to van or would trailer sway on car be alright . Regards catman. -- Edited by catman on Tuesday 20th of September 2016 11:14:37 AM

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

G'day all, When we purchased our new caravan earlier this year, it came fitted with a NCE brand TV and Antenna. I had never heard of it at the time, but it looked a nice TV, 24 inch, USB etc etc. Antenna is same brand, and Omni-directional which I wasn't convinced about. Anyway, since then, we have done a fe...

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	12V power supply for a fridge (Preview) I wrote a bit about fixing a Waeko CF40 and my wish to have this when the Princess and I cross the Nullarbor, We have a tent and the things needed for a rough night, but the Princess likes a shower and other comforts of life. So all is for emergency only. Its motel stops wherever possible. Anyways the...	rrobor	0	800	07:17 PM Sep 27, 2016 by rrobor
	Waeco CF50 no 12V, only freezes to max on 240V. (Preview) I have a CF 50 AC VER B. S/No 10026206 which switches off as soon as connected to 12V, and on 240, has no temp control. Panel says -6, but inside temp is -20. I'm guessing I had a dud thermistor, and probably a dud board. Can anyone point me in the right direction as I'd like to have a go at fixing this myself. I'...	Tailor	27	3117	06:54 AM Sep 27, 2016 by Tailor
	LC 200. Pros and cons. Looking at buying for towing. (Preview) Anything bad to look for when purchasing a LC200? Svc costs and intervals? Diesel of course. T I A. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	22	3699	08:52 PM Sep 26, 2016 by kezngaz
	Red foot levelling systems (Preview) Does any one have experience or first hand knowledge on these systems. www.levellingjacks.com.au	Vaughan	14	7824	12:54 PM Sep 25, 2016 by El Gringo
	Best Quality 12v TV for van ? (Preview) Who makes the best 12v Tv suitable for caravans. I have previously had a Camec 21" (overpriced) & Kogan 19" (cheap), both of which had tinny sound. Is there a better caravan suitable brand out there ? Skipper....	Kiamaman	18	3342	12:41 PM Sep 25, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	What's a good distance to travel in a day ? (Preview) I realise we all are different but I am wondering what distance you guys would travel in a day, I am thinking that when we get on the road, a max. of 6 hours driving should be plenty which be in 3 x 2 hour stints. Glynn	Big G	21	1566	11:44 AM Sep 25, 2016 by Santa
	Flickering Led indicator lights on trailer. (Preview) A friend asked me to see what I could do with this issue. Now I have designed several systems and most worked OK. The problem was how to house the thing. It is on a boat trailer pulled by a Land Rover. My problem was always the thing had to be water proof. One had relays and that's always bad news on DC. My lates...	rrobor	4	1010	10:58 AM Sep 25, 2016 by rrobor
	Zoiper on IPone5 (Preview) has any one setup Zoiper on their mobile phones ,if so need some info lol	Cowboy7307	6	1152	09:46 AM Sep 25, 2016 by PeterD
	replacing anodes (Preview) This question has probably been asked 1000 times but will ask again .When replacing anodes into hot water heater ,is it neccesary to put tape on the thread ,as as been said before the threads are slightly tapered . JOHN.	cruisaderhilton	17	1262	07:47 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Crustie
	Electrobloc EBL 109-6 in an Avan Frances (Preview) Hello All, First time posting for me so I hope I follow all the proper etiquette. I have seen another posting called "Avan Electrics" and this has been a great eye opener. We have just collected our third Avan, the " Frances "; now in the process of personalizing it My question r...	ColinC	6	3560	10:05 AM Sep 24, 2016 by tempestv8
	Air Bags for Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Hi All, Our tug is a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rated to tow 3.5t our van loaded is 3.3t. we use a hayman reeese weight distribution hitch 800lb, our ball weight is 330kg. i am seriously looking at having air bags fitted in the rear coils springs to assist in lifting the rear end of the car and reducing some of...	bobkat	11	2793	12:45 PM Sep 23, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Re-painting my camper trailer (Preview) Hi guy's I've just retired and want to hit the road next year. I have an old basic camper trailer that I would like sandblasted rust proofed and re-painted with I think Por15, I have read is the best paint to use. It's in pretty good condition has a little rust on the underside and small light patches el...	12roam	8	873	10:07 AM Sep 23, 2016 by 12roam
	Stand by inverter (Preview) does anyone know of an inverter that has a load sencative switch to turn it on when power is needed dibs	mr glassies	4	851	12:57 PM Sep 22, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	LOST POWER (Preview) My van is powered by batteries but last week all electricals in the van ie led lights, electric water pump fridge stopped working. Plugged into mains power and nothing? Any ideas please. Helen	adreamer	5	1025	08:35 PM Sep 21, 2016 by adreamer
	Where to get custom plastic door cover ("visor") (Preview) I saw this plastic door visor for rain protection recently on a boat and thought this would be great for my DIY caravan. Any ideas where to order/get a custom plastic door cover / "visor" like this? (I've attached the image) (I'm in Brisbane)	mixedup	5	1437	06:58 PM Sep 21, 2016 by terrydel
	Sterling 40 lt portable fridge/freezer (Preview) Aldi are selling these for $499, l know a similar units are alot more price wise. Not sure how good they are , lm hoping that any nomads that own one could leave comments on how they found their unit , thank you in advance , lan	adventure before dementia	4	1435	06:15 PM Sep 21, 2016 by rrobor
	Finch airconditioner (Preview) Does anyone have any comments on the under bed finch airconditioner. Looking for feedback on vibration or noise.	Streeta	5	1828	09:12 AM Sep 21, 2016 by rrobor
	Battery Ideas for my new sprinter van (Preview) Hi Guys, This is my first post here from Australia, I just recently bought a sprinter van and was hoping to get some ideas around setting up a 2nd battery and potentially solar. There are 3 things that I'm looking to run with power from my van: a 2400W coffee machine a mini fridge laptop charger I was ho...	thomasturtle	6	1115	10:37 PM Sep 20, 2016 by macka17
	Stability control (Preview) Hi all first time van owner 2005 heritage 26 foot.tow vehicle is a 2016 ford ranger 4x2 should l fit stability control to van or would trailer sway on car be alright . Regards catman. -- Edited by catman on Tuesday 20th of September 2016 11:14:37 AM	catman	6	1038	10:31 PM Sep 20, 2016 by macka17
	Problem with NCE TV and Antenna setup (Preview) G'day all, When we purchased our new caravan earlier this year, it came fitted with a NCE brand TV and Antenna. I had never heard of it at the time, but it looked a nice TV, 24 inch, USB etc etc. Antenna is same brand, and Omni-directional which I wasn't convinced about. Anyway, since then, we have done a fe...	woofta and precious	16	6160	04:40 PM Sep 20, 2016 by rrobor
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