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Dougwe · Dougwe

HI ALL, Am I correct in thinking that if you connect a 3 way fridge direct to your 12v van battery/s with a inline fuse and battery charged by Solar, you will only use 12v power when fridge switched to 12v?? Reason, while travelling you could run fridge from van battery instead of tug and the Solar will kee...

JayDee · JayDee

Our son has just set himself up with the full camping tent and the necessaries for tent camping . they intend to start of camping in Caravan Parks. They have all 10 amp electrical items including the 10 amp electric cord for 240 power.. Can they plug the 10 amp cord into the power box at the C.park.?? M...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

My caravan battery charger has just died and gone to where all dead battery chargers go, it was a powerteck 12 volt 12 amp intelligent full automatic battery charger so started to price a new one comes out at around $250 , but i have an old charger in shed i used on farm for tractors top ups and it seems to b...

PeterD · PeterD

There is an up and coming Windows update titled Anniversary Update for Windows 10 This is requires heaps of your precious download allowance if you are working on a mobile internet connection. I updated two machines yesterday. My internet usage jumped from the usual 200 - 400 MB to 7031 MB. I saw the o...

magraret · magraret

hi all this may seem a silly question but using a nisson ST 2011 with a 19.6 caravan we dont use cruise control but do use over drive is this ok or are we driving wrong

Dave Jezza · Dave Jezza

Hi all, my first post. I have purchased new awning vinyl from AussieTraveller in Qld. After reading a lot of old posts, looking at Utube vids re changing the vinyl etc, I had one of those "light bulb" moments and ask your opinions. I personally think it should work. On the locking end of the roller, simpl...

OwenK · OwenK

Hi all. My tyres on 100 series landcruiser (275-65-17) are almost up for renewal. I was thinking of replacing them with a new tyre that Maxxis have put out (980 AT), the tread pattern is very similar to BFG All Terrain which I have been using for many years. The Maxxis are about $75 a tyre cheaper (a goo...

Greg9 · Greg9

Has anyone had a problem with the power setting of this microwave oven. In the past I have put a cup of cold milk in the oven for two minutes on the default power setting (100%) and it would be too hot to drink, now since my last move yesterday it comes out barely luke warm and you can hear the oven when it is wor...

benji · benji

Need help when I turn the frige off I loose memory that I set last time any help appreciated

bax · bax

Lost 240 power , have read that it maybe the safety switch failing, where would I locate this switch in a 2015 Starcraft outback?

bax · bax

Hi, have Jayco van with two 100 amp batts installed, is it beneficial to charge them once and a while via a 25A smart charger. I am thinking this would give them a full test and cycle rather than charging via van or solar on the road. If so, do I just apply clamps straight to batts, and is it positive to one bat...

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi All I have just returned from my 1st trip driving my new Pajero Sport and have some fuel consumption figures to share. We travelled from Gippsland through the grampians to port augusta through to alice springs darwin, mt isa, townsville then back to gippsland. In all we travelled 13,101 kms with1...

revemike · revemike

Hi all, I have found and read one forum thread on this topic but this thread looks like it was running a couple of years ago. I am wondering if any more members have used this product and can offer any further comments on its usefulness. I use the BEST filter to filter all water as it is added to my tanks and I h...

bax · bax

Lost 240 power , have read that it maybe the safety switch failing, where would I locate this switch in a 2015 Starcraft outback?

bax · bax

Hi, have Jayco van with two 100 amp batts installed, is it beneficial to charge them once and a while via a 25A smart charger. I am thinking this would give them a full test and cycle rather than charging via van or solar on the road. If so, do I just apply clamps straight to batts, and is it positive to one bat...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Not sure how people park the van on a minor sloping site but this is the first time I've seen this method This picture came up much bigger and clear on my IPad so some detail is not clearly show The WHD remain connected Van wheels is on levelling blocks (Not show here) Tug up on levelling blocks Jo...

mezza56 · mezza56

Installed a diesel heater recently ( eberspacher ) wondering what others are getting out of a tank full. We have a 10 litre tank . We had it set @ 22 overnight it went down to minus 2 outside that night so it didn't really drop back much . it used over half a tank ? I'm wondering if that's normal . I was under th...

mixedup · mixedup

Is it ok to mount 2 x 120AH AGM batteries underneath the caravan floor, i.e. to get them centred and not too far away from the axle? With a little trap door to check. Could then run wiring out and up through into the cupboard area which is on the side of the van... [thinking of say putting the 82L water tan...

noono · noono

Does anybody know of a way to stop the front hubs engaging when 4x4 is used?A switch or valve would be good so I don't wear out another clutch reversing in a high speed 2wd.This is the 3.2ltr model.The old model had the same problem but you could break into the system on the firewall but the new one' a bit mor...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi all.. Trying to gather info for options to maintain steady 12v 15amps (approx) to run van fridge when driving. Im unsure of exact fridge model but know its a 150 litre 3 way dometic. Im currently running an anderson lead on 6mil cable from car battery through to van battery. This in turn doesnt kee...

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	3 WAY FRIDGE ON 12V (Preview) HI ALL, Am I correct in thinking that if you connect a 3 way fridge direct to your 12v van battery/s with a inline fuse and battery charged by Solar, you will only use 12v power when fridge switched to 12v?? Reason, while travelling you could run fridge from van battery instead of tug and the Solar will kee...	Dougwe	19	8242	01:44 PM Aug 9, 2016 by oldtrack123
	10 amp V 15 amp power Caravan Park (Preview) Our son has just set himself up with the full camping tent and the necessaries for tent camping . they intend to start of camping in Caravan Parks. They have all 10 amp electrical items including the 10 amp electric cord for 240 power.. Can they plug the 10 amp cord into the power box at the C.park.?? M...	JayDee	8	5977	11:42 AM Aug 9, 2016 by Krusty
	Pros and cons of caravan battery chargers (Preview) My caravan battery charger has just died and gone to where all dead battery chargers go, it was a powerteck 12 volt 12 amp intelligent full automatic battery charger so started to price a new one comes out at around $250 , but i have an old charger in shed i used on farm for tractors top ups and it seems to b...	Cowboy7307	7	1778	12:23 PM Aug 8, 2016 by Ron-D
	Windows 10 WARNING. (Preview) There is an up and coming Windows update titled Anniversary Update for Windows 10 This is requires heaps of your precious download allowance if you are working on a mobile internet connection. I updated two machines yesterday. My internet usage jumped from the usual 200 - 400 MB to 7031 MB. I saw the o...	PeterD	8	1492	10:22 AM Aug 8, 2016 by macka17
	towing in overdrive (Preview) hi all this may seem a silly question but using a nisson ST 2011 with a 19.6 caravan we dont use cruise control but do use over drive is this ok or are we driving wrong	magraret	19	5880	12:35 PM Aug 7, 2016 by Ron-D
	Awning vinyl replacement (Preview) Hi all, my first post. I have purchased new awning vinyl from AussieTraveller in Qld. After reading a lot of old posts, looking at Utube vids re changing the vinyl etc, I had one of those "light bulb" moments and ask your opinions. I personally think it should work. On the locking end of the roller, simpl...	Dave Jezza	15	1459	09:46 AM Aug 7, 2016 by Dave Jezza
	Maxxis tyres (Preview) Hi all. My tyres on 100 series landcruiser (275-65-17) are almost up for renewal. I was thinking of replacing them with a new tyre that Maxxis have put out (980 AT), the tread pattern is very similar to BFG All Terrain which I have been using for many years. The Maxxis are about $75 a tyre cheaper (a goo...	OwenK	9	1683	06:32 PM Aug 6, 2016 by kezngaz
	Camec 25L 900w microwave (Preview) Has anyone had a problem with the power setting of this microwave oven. In the past I have put a cup of cold milk in the oven for two minutes on the default power setting (100%) and it would be too hot to drink, now since my last move yesterday it comes out barely luke warm and you can hear the oven when it is wor...	Greg9	4	966	12:58 PM Aug 6, 2016 by aussie_paul
	War on cfx 65 dual zone (Preview) Need help when I turn the frige off I loose memory that I set last time any help appreciated	benji	2	776	12:37 PM Aug 6, 2016 by rgren2
	240 power (Preview) Lost 240 power , have read that it maybe the safety switch failing, where would I locate this switch in a 2015 Starcraft outback?	bax	7	888	07:57 AM Aug 6, 2016 by Greg9
	Charging van batteries (Preview) Hi, have Jayco van with two 100 amp batts installed, is it beneficial to charge them once and a while via a 25A smart charger. I am thinking this would give them a full test and cycle rather than charging via van or solar on the road. If so, do I just apply clamps straight to batts, and is it positive to one bat...	bax	4	695	08:23 PM Aug 5, 2016 by Jaahn
	Towing caravan with mitsubishi (new model) Pagero Sport (Preview) Hi All I have just returned from my 1st trip driving my new Pajero Sport and have some fuel consumption figures to share. We travelled from Gippsland through the grampians to port augusta through to alice springs darwin, mt isa, townsville then back to gippsland. In all we travelled 13,101 kms with1...	Allyoops	7	1626	04:26 PM Aug 5, 2016 by Bushie
	WaterPure by BioMagic question (Preview) Hi all, I have found and read one forum thread on this topic but this thread looks like it was running a couple of years ago. I am wondering if any more members have used this product and can offer any further comments on its usefulness. I use the BEST filter to filter all water as it is added to my tanks and I h...	revemike	8	2169	07:57 PM Aug 4, 2016 by OutbackMK
	240 power (Preview) Lost 240 power , have read that it maybe the safety switch failing, where would I locate this switch in a 2015 Starcraft outback?	bax	3	535	05:54 PM Aug 4, 2016 by PeterD
	Charging van batteries (Preview) Hi, have Jayco van with two 100 amp batts installed, is it beneficial to charge them once and a while via a 25A smart charger. I am thinking this would give them a full test and cycle rather than charging via van or solar on the road. If so, do I just apply clamps straight to batts, and is it positive to one bat...	bax	7	1064	10:58 AM Aug 4, 2016 by macka17
	Overnite Van Parking (Preview) Not sure how people park the van on a minor sloping site but this is the first time I've seen this method This picture came up much bigger and clear on my IPad so some detail is not clearly show The WHD remain connected Van wheels is on levelling blocks (Not show here) Tug up on levelling blocks Jo...	Wombat 280	4	1397	10:41 AM Aug 4, 2016 by macka17
	diesel heater (Preview) Installed a diesel heater recently ( eberspacher ) wondering what others are getting out of a tank full. We have a 10 litre tank . We had it set @ 22 overnight it went down to minus 2 outside that night so it didn't really drop back much . it used over half a tank ? I'm wondering if that's normal . I was under th...	mezza56	8	1120	07:06 PM Aug 3, 2016 by Felicia
	mounting batteries underneath caravan floor? / where to put batteries (Preview) Is it ok to mount 2 x 120AH AGM batteries underneath the caravan floor, i.e. to get them centred and not too far away from the axle? With a little trap door to check. Could then run wiring out and up through into the cupboard area which is on the side of the van... [thinking of say putting the 82L water tan...	mixedup	7	2053	05:41 PM Aug 3, 2016 by Jaahn
	reversing in 4x4low (Preview) Does anybody know of a way to stop the front hubs engaging when 4x4 is used?A switch or valve would be good so I don't wear out another clutch reversing in a high speed 2wd.This is the 3.2ltr model.The old model had the same problem but you could break into the system on the firewall but the new one' a bit mor...	noono	13	1708	12:50 PM Aug 3, 2016 by sandgrooper1
	12bcdc25 or 12bcdc40 to run van fridge? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all.. Trying to gather info for options to maintain steady 12v 15amps (approx) to run van fridge when driving. Im unsure of exact fridge model but know its a 150 litre 3 way dometic. Im currently running an anderson lead on 6mil cable from car battery through to van battery. This in turn doesnt kee...	kezngaz	32	4299	10:41 AM Aug 3, 2016 by oldtrack123
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