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R and B · R and B

Hi Techie and All. Me again with another silly question. My Jayco has a 100 AH on board deep cycle battery . If the misses and I stop for a brew while travelling will the caravan fridge draw power from the on board deep cycle or the car battery. Regards R and B

peter_s · peter_s

Does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups about windows 10. I now have a window up that I cannot close wanting to know when I want to update. annoys the hell out of me that these companies run roughshod over its users. any help appreciated

bfirth · bfirth

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I initially put this on the end of a subject of Anti-rattle bolt but wonder if it is better going in as a new discussion. Could I ask a question? I have a 2004 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Nissan towbar (was on the vehicle when I bought it). From what I found from the previous owner, the car had towed a van of unk...

pipes · pipes

G'day. Last July. Newcastle. Electrical problems in my beloved 1991 Mazda T 3500 motorhome. They said it needed a new started motor, relays, cranking battery, plus new "home lite" batteries. Right, all fixed, except that I had to go back there four times to get it done properly. The auto electrical m...

stoney123 · stoney123

hi, Need to get PSW probably get 2000w one surge to 4000w. Will inverter draw same amps for say 1000 watt device and a 300 watt device used one at a time? ie does it know device doesn't need full power Huge price diff with inverters, there are some around $400-500, other $900-1200. Anyone have ideas on...

Ron-D · Ron-D

When we bought our new van last year it came equipped With an antenna tec arial similar to the winguard,the wingard model has been replaced by the new phased array model, the older model aerials winguards and antenna teck can have the new phased array heads fitted but is it worth it??has anyone had the...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Any one out there dealt with a VT 1999 Commodore SW I have a starting issue get it going for a day or two then on the third it won't start Change every elec part to do with ignition but problem persist . Is there some special Phantom Ring I need to wear or a stupid hat. Has me buggered what to do

dzcook · dzcook

ok have load levelers / weight distribution bars to put on van ( ended up with 4 sets 2 trojan 2 haymen reece ) but have a vague remembrance from somewhere that they should t be used 1 on rough roads ? 2 when reversing ? was going to put one of the hayman sets on as have had them in the past what are peo...

Trecky · Trecky

Hi everyone We are currently on the road having fun, well until our hot water system decided to call it quits. We have hot water but absolutely no pressure. When we turn on the tap the hot water starts flowing then turns into a dribble within seconds. Is there anyone who can offer a pair of newbies some adv...

dzcook · dzcook

well am totally feed up with this pop top roof decide that i could not work out what was wrong with it why it wasn't lifting so took it to a local charters towers supposed caravan repairer a told him to work it out 2 new scissor lifts added to roof (so 6 all up) plus the jayco easy lifts as well and...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

i am mounting a 140watt solar panel to the roof of my pop top van. what size cable would be best to run from the panel to the regulator?

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi all, my neighbor recently stripped the thread on the anti rattle bolt on his Ford Territory tow bar. He was then advised by two different tow bar suppliers in Adelaide that one should never have the bolt tightened when towing which I find bizarre and question whats the point in having an anti rattle b...

NewNomad · NewNomad

Hello to all. We are new to the caravanning world although I have owner a simple camper for a long time. Having just done my first trip away I noticed a lot of caravaners using the grey privacy screens. Looking around the market I noticed several brands and I come to you seeking recommendations. I am of...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Our Front window developed a leak about a week ago in that heavy rain and wind ,while towing it to our campsite on the south coast of nsw. From what I have learned its fairly common ,but wife's not happy with the wet bed.has anyone had any success sealing a front window leak? Iam thinking about running a n...

cjt55 · cjt55

Be aware that you cannot turn off automatic updates on windows 10 as you could with previous versions. I have just purchased a new laptop which has Windows 10 installed and find I am using more mobile data then I used to with my old laptop whilst travelling. Twice in the last few weeks the laptop has upd...

liz795 · liz795

hi all Getting exited , next friday were going to pick out colors ,etc.FOR OUR NEW VAN But what i would like to know , has anyone got satellite internet how reliable is it , and the cost THANKS

jenan · jenan

Hi all, my first post here. We have bought a 2000 model Mercedes Sprinter LWB minibus which we are in the process of stripping out and hopefully converting to a motorhome. A basic motorhome. Would anyone here know how to remove the plate you step on to get in the sliding door? Have taken out two bolts from...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I need some help please with my sat dish cable into the new van. We have an existing Sat king set top box/ dish / cable. I tried using both external sockets on the out side of our Jayco van running the sat dish cable into either to log back on the STB for our trip. I could not pick up the Satellite sigin...

Cupie · Cupie

Some of you mechanical Techies may be interested in this version of the Wankel https://youtu.be/ihXV9mOncvshttp://thekneeslider.com/duke-engines-5-cylinder-4-stroke-3-injector-valveless-axial-engine/

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	Bratery Drain (Preview) Hi Techie and All. Me again with another silly question. My Jayco has a 100 AH on board deep cycle battery . If the misses and I stop for a brew while travelling will the caravan fridge draw power from the on board deep cycle or the car battery. Regards R and B	R and B	6	1138	11:23 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	don't want windows 10 (Preview) Does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups about windows 10. I now have a window up that I cannot close wanting to know when I want to update. annoys the hell out of me that these companies run roughshod over its users. any help appreciated	peter_s	17	1219	11:00 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	Hi here is a neat idea. (Preview)	bfirth	6	2055	02:26 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Delta18
	Loose Tow bar goose neck - is there a reason? (Preview) I initially put this on the end of a subject of Anti-rattle bolt but wonder if it is better going in as a new discussion. Could I ask a question? I have a 2004 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Nissan towbar (was on the vehicle when I bought it). From what I found from the previous owner, the car had towed a van of unk...	Warren-Pat_01	13	4472	08:12 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Warren-Pat_01
	There's nothin' like spreadin' the money around. (Preview) G'day. Last July. Newcastle. Electrical problems in my beloved 1991 Mazda T 3500 motorhome. They said it needed a new started motor, relays, cranking battery, plus new "home lite" batteries. Right, all fixed, except that I had to go back there four times to get it done properly. The auto electrical m...	pipes	4	1118	06:22 PM Jun 28, 2016 by pipes
	inverter question and recommendations (Preview) hi, Need to get PSW probably get 2000w one surge to 4000w. Will inverter draw same amps for say 1000 watt device and a 300 watt device used one at a time? ie does it know device doesn't need full power Huge price diff with inverters, there are some around $400-500, other $900-1200. Anyone have ideas on...	stoney123	18	1869	08:47 AM Jun 28, 2016 by Jaahn
	Antenna Tec (Preview) When we bought our new van last year it came equipped With an antenna tec arial similar to the winguard,the wingard model has been replaced by the new phased array model, the older model aerials winguards and antenna teck can have the new phased array heads fitted but is it worth it??has anyone had the...	Ron-D	6	1563	07:23 PM Jun 27, 2016 by Felicia
	Help with Starting Problem VT Commodore (Preview) Any one out there dealt with a VT 1999 Commodore SW I have a starting issue get it going for a day or two then on the third it won't start Change every elec part to do with ignition but problem persist . Is there some special Phantom Ring I need to wear or a stupid hat. Has me buggered what to do	Wombat 280	11	5356	04:42 AM Jun 26, 2016 by Nooms
	load levelers / weight distribution bars (Preview) ok have load levelers / weight distribution bars to put on van ( ended up with 4 sets 2 trojan 2 haymen reece ) but have a vague remembrance from somewhere that they should t be used 1 on rough roads ? 2 when reversing ? was going to put one of the hayman sets on as have had them in the past what are peo...	dzcook	10	1601	12:07 PM Jun 25, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Truma Pressure Problem (Preview) Hi everyone We are currently on the road having fun, well until our hot water system decided to call it quits. We have hot water but absolutely no pressure. When we turn on the tap the hot water starts flowing then turns into a dribble within seconds. Is there anyone who can offer a pair of newbies some adv...	Trecky	11	3779	06:25 PM Jun 24, 2016 by Trecky
	roof AGAIN ! (Preview) well am totally feed up with this pop top roof decide that i could not work out what was wrong with it why it wasn't lifting so took it to a local charters towers supposed caravan repairer a told him to work it out 2 new scissor lifts added to roof (so 6 all up) plus the jayco easy lifts as well and...	dzcook	6	1781	05:24 PM Jun 24, 2016 by macka17
	what amp cable? (Preview) i am mounting a 140watt solar panel to the roof of my pop top van. what size cable would be best to run from the panel to the regulator?	Juggenaut	11	1511	09:54 AM Jun 24, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tow Bar Anti Rattle Bolt (Preview) Hi all, my neighbor recently stripped the thread on the anti rattle bolt on his Ford Territory tow bar. He was then advised by two different tow bar suppliers in Adelaide that one should never have the bolt tightened when towing which I find bizarre and question whats the point in having an anti rattle b...	ROAD RUNNER	11	15522	05:20 PM Jun 22, 2016 by Warren-Pat_01
	Privacy Screen (Preview) Hello to all. We are new to the caravanning world although I have owner a simple camper for a long time. Having just done my first trip away I noticed a lot of caravaners using the grey privacy screens. Looking around the market I noticed several brands and I come to you seeking recommendations. I am of...	NewNomad	7	2011	03:38 PM Jun 22, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leaking front Window (Preview) Our Front window developed a leak about a week ago in that heavy rain and wind ,while towing it to our campsite on the south coast of nsw. From what I have learned its fairly common ,but wife's not happy with the wet bed.has anyone had any success sealing a front window leak? Iam thinking about running a n...	Ron-D	10	2890	01:42 AM Jun 22, 2016 by macka17
	Windows 10 automatic updates. (Preview) Be aware that you cannot turn off automatic updates on windows 10 as you could with previous versions. I have just purchased a new laptop which has Windows 10 installed and find I am using more mobile data then I used to with my old laptop whilst travelling. Twice in the last few weeks the laptop has upd...	cjt55	15	1660	10:12 PM Jun 21, 2016 by Hylife
	satellite internet (Preview) hi all Getting exited , next friday were going to pick out colors ,etc.FOR OUR NEW VAN But what i would like to know , has anyone got satellite internet how reliable is it , and the cost THANKS	liz795	17	3031	09:32 PM Jun 21, 2016 by Hylife
	How to remove base plate from step of 2000 Sprinter LWB (Preview) Hi all, my first post here. We have bought a 2000 model Mercedes Sprinter LWB minibus which we are in the process of stripping out and hopefully converting to a motorhome. A basic motorhome. Would anyone here know how to remove the plate you step on to get in the sliding door? Have taken out two bolts from...	jenan	3	748	10:51 PM Jun 20, 2016 by jenan
	Sat dish cable into van (Preview) Hi all, I need some help please with my sat dish cable into the new van. We have an existing Sat king set top box/ dish / cable. I tried using both external sockets on the out side of our Jayco van running the sat dish cable into either to log back on the STB for our trip. I could not pick up the Satellite sigin...	Hey Jim	14	2569	09:22 PM Jun 20, 2016 by Hey Jim
	A "New" combustion engine from NZ (Yes, yet another) (Preview) Some of you mechanical Techies may be interested in this version of the Wankel https://youtu.be/ihXV9mOncvshttp://thekneeslider.com/duke-engines-5-cylinder-4-stroke-3-injector-valveless-axial-engine/	Cupie	0	1047	01:28 PM Jun 20, 2016 by Cupie
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