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inverter question and recommendations
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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...
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stoney123
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Antenna Tec
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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bought our new van last year it came equipped With an antenna tec arial similar to the winguard,the wingard model has been replaced by the new phased array model, the older model aerials winguards and antenna teck can have the new phased array heads fitted but is it worth it??has anyone had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...
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Ron-D
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Help with Starting Problem VT Commodore
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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
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Wombat 280
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load levelers / weight distribution bars
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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...
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dzcook
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Truma Pressure Problem
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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...
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Trecky
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roof AGAIN !
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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...
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dzcook
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what amp cable?
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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?
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Juggenaut
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Tow Bar Anti Rattle Bolt
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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...
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ROAD RUNNER
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Privacy Screen
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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...
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NewNomad
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Leaking front Window
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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...
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Ron-D
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Windows 10 automatic updates.
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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...
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cjt55
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satellite internet
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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
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liz795
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How to remove base plate from step of 2000 Sprinter LWB
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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...
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jenan
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Sat dish cable into van
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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...
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Hey Jim
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A "New" combustion engine from NZ (Yes, yet another)
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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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Cupie
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Is this legal??
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Hi all, We have recently bought Atlantic caravan as shown in my avatar (Endeavour single axle off roadish) We will be going on our first long trip in 2 weeks time straight up to Darwin from Adelaide, and then left all around the coast for about 3 months. Now I know it's a new van, but I like checking things a...
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woofta and precious
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small car + trailer
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1.6 5sp man may get a pmg style trailer for camping, trailer would be approx 300kg, load + 200kg max, puts me over the 400kg GVM, so looks like mech override brakes, bugger more rego.dont intend to go over 80km and at most 200km approx per day. this won't stress car will it? I am a hobo. (very poor nomad)...
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stoney123
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Electric brake controllers
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Hi all, has anyone replaced an older tekonsha controller with a Tekonsha P3 proportional brake controller . I'm wondering if its simply unplug my old one and plug the new one in same wiring loom ?
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mezza56
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Combatting insects in a hi ace. Screening etc?
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suggestions on this please also.
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Evie n Rhys
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Tow Secure Break Away
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Hi All When we bought our new Jayco 14 months ago they fitted a Tow Secure Break Away to meet NSW rego requirements. We, including the caravan have been at one place for approx 9 months while I was working . On Wednesday we drove to a new location. Once we hook the caravan to our car the Battery Monitor insid...
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