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Battery Ideas for my new sprinter van
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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...
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thomasturtle
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Stability control
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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
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catman
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Problem with NCE TV and Antenna setup
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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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woofta and precious
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This may be a real stupid question..
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Gday folks. Is there a rule against having the main house batteries as the supply for the break away system. I am contemplating taking the 7AH battery away and hard wiring (via a fuse) directly to the house battery pack (2 x 100AH AGMs). The way I read the rules is that they need to hold the brakes on for 15 m...
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Phil C
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Truma Hot Water System - Problem
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Hi I have a Truma HWS that works on Gas, but not on AC. I am seeking advise on what could be the possible issue or repairer in Sydney. The AC is okay to the the power point. Thanks Frank
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FraLyn
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Aldi Drills
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Has any one used the cordless Aldi drills Thy are around $80 bare and around $25 for 2ah batteries 20v only want it for light home work and doing a few fixes in garden
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Cowboy7307
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Fitting a Deisel Heater....vent configuration
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Hi all, I am considering fitting a Deisel Heater in my caravan and as such I have been studying the various installation instructions from the manufacturers. My choices at this stage is one from Deisel Heaters Australia or one from EBay by RV Direct which comes with a metal tank included. I understand...
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Hard wiring power outlets
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Can anyone tell me what size wiring I need to hard wire my outlets in van for 240 volt. I know to use only double pole switches as well But not sure of the diameter of the wire to use. Thanks in advance.
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sarg
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iOS 10 update available - minor warning!
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The new operating system is available, goto Settings, General, Software Update, BUT it is 1gb in size, so make sure you are on free wifi or home broadband before accepting the update. It is not available for all devices, iPhone 5 upwards, iPad mini 2 upwards. Have done an iPhone 6 & an iPad m...
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JonJo
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RYOBI RIG 2000 ??
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Recenly bought the above generator. It is second hand, starts and works well. Just need to know which brand, and grade of oil is suggested for a service? Pipes
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pipes
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Radio Problem.
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I have a couple of handheld Oricom radios. Not used very often. We just use them for backing or general use, as in lending to a fellow companion to keep in touch in convoy on the road. We also have a radio fitted in the Tug. Earlier this year while travelling our friends forgot to pack the radio in thei...
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elliemike
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Setting Up Tow Vehicle
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When I purchased my new vehicle being a first time van owner I asked the dealer to fit a tow bar and set it up electrically to tow a van of around 2.5T. What I ended up with was a 3.1T rated towbar (310kg ball load), red arc electric braking system, 12 pin plug and an anderson plug so I thought that I was ready to...
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The Belmont Bear
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Telstra Flip Phone - Help
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Hi All, I have a reasonably new flip phone. Its just an ordinary phone, nothing fancy. This morning it woke me up at 5am saying it needs charging. I think I was a bit slow complying with its demands and it switched itself off. I have since recharged but don't know how to turn it back on. No password...
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Grey Water Tank added
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Hi all. We have a Crusader 20ft Inspiration van year 2011. Has anyone added a grey water tank to the underneath of the van successfully. We are wanting to be fully self contained to be able to go into National Parks, so we need to take this next step. Love to hear if you have done this. Thanks. Chicken....
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Jayco increased my ATM
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Hi all I read (I think on this forum), that a manufacturer will increase the ATM of your van if your can show you have a vehicle that will comfortably and legally tow the increase. I contacted Jayco yesterday and asked for a modest increase of our ATM to accommodate full water tanks etc. I received a reply...
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Phil C
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Brake controller recomendations
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My Teckonsha prodigy brake controller needs replacing the auto elec wants to fit one witch just has a light fitted to the dash of the car. are these new type any better?the thing apparently adjusts itself after you have used it a few times,personally I would think that I would prefer the the old type , bu...
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Fixing an old Waeko CF40
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Hi Im an electronics tech who put 3 kids through Uni by fixing electronic like this. A friend got this one, it was found in a back yard in the long grass. After a clean up to rid it of slugs and earwigs it looked quite good. This model had no 240V power supply. it was only 12V/24V. It came to me after it had be...
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rrobor
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Remapping diesel motors
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Has any one had a remap of the ecu instead of having the motor chipped? If so what were the results? [ good or bad]
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Phillipn
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Question on Tare Weight of new poptop
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Our new van arrived today at the Dealer and we had the opportunity to have a look over it - excited to get it home and get mobile. However, on the Compliance Plate I noticed that the Tare weight was not noted. I do understand the Tare/ATM/GTM difference, but was surprised to see the Tare not noted. Can anyo...
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Peter and JudyH
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Recommendations of a quiet gas heater
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Brrr. I am looking for advice on an installed gas heater. Brands, sources. Advice generally but in particular I want to ensure that it is not too noisy inside for me and outside for other campers. I am guessing that it wold need to be sitted by a licensed gasfitter or signed off by one if I were to install it...
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