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36 volt caravan systems
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As part of my slow, but moving, change transitioning to almost full solar reliance I am considering a 36V system, the caravan will remain 12V (too hard to change) but 36V will be used to power a 36V/240V inverter which will then provide 240V for everything. My question is: Is anyone using a 36V system an...
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Mike Harding
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Mats for tow vehicle - moulded 3D TPE versus rubber
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https://www.orientalauto.com.au/products/oad-5d-tpe-floor-mats-for-toyota-land...
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SpiderBaby
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Fuel Consumption
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I have always thought that my 4.2L EFI (petrol) GQ Nissan Patrol was thirsty but after looking at some of the stated figures for modern Cruisers for example, I am having second thoughts. Seems like the Patrol is not too bad when towing. Not too good comparatively, elsewhere though. eg. look at the 'T...
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Cupie
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Grey water drain.
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Had a problem with the grey water though it was something blocking it, so I gave it a double dose of drain, that seemed to sort of solved the problem, and then this morning, the lady of the house put a load of washing into the machine, during the rinse and spin cycles the water was backing up into the shower b...
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Gundog
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tuit 2.2kw diesel air heater
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We want to buy and install heater in van, Has any one installed a Tuit 2.2 kw diesel air heater? looking to buy from Pinnacle in Tas and have it shipped to us in SA. So questions are. 1. Is this a good unit? 2. Is it easy to install? 3. Do pinnacle provide back up and spare parts?
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ajtmb
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Road signs
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Just came back from a quick trip to the Sunshine Coast and I encountered a road side signs that has me baffled. It is a large square sign with a yellow diagonal cross on a black background. Like the railway crossing sign with different colours. Can anyone enlighten me, it seems ridiculous to have road si...
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jegog
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AGM battery charging
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Hi all, The caravan I built has a 130AH AGM battery. We are happy to continue running everything off this battery. caravan Tare 730kg, ATM 1000kg with a 1000kg single axle. The tug can tow 1000kg max. We camp NOT in the summer hence winter, less sun. We have 300w solar and often that isn't enough (cold c...
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Eaglemax
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Clevis Hook (re-started)
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http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57042661/using-a-clevis-slip-hook-on-safety-chains-legal/
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Spydermann
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Annual check of gas hot water system anode.
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I was just wondering how many of us Grey Nomads check our gas hot water anode to see if it is still serviceable. We check after we have been on a long trip lasting many weeks. Failure to do so and replace if necessary will save heaps of dollars on a replacement hot water system. It should be come part of the c...
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240 AC tv to 12v AC tv
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Is it worth converting our van 240 AC TV to a 12 volt DC tv.
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JayDee
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invertor keeps turning on
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Just installed an itech 120amp lithium battery and now my 2000 watt projector invertor keeps turning on ! I turned it off at remote then main switch on invertor then back on in a case a restart was needed But same thing happens again ! Anyone have any ideas ? No appliances are connected to inverter wh...
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goldenyears
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Fiat Ducato automatic transmission reservoir
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Hello all,I have added about 200ml of Dot4 fluid to the wrong reservoir the (Control system, the rectangular reservoir! ) then started the engine for a couple of minutes but shuts it off immediately when realizing what happened, I did not drive the van, vacuumed all the content of the rectangular res...
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Moaaz
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UHF Aerial Placement Dmax
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Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.
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oiddad
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Best uhf radio
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Could someone suggest the best uhf radio
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Siamsfur
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Sphere 6 Channel Receiver—
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One light on the receiver is permanently on green and the only way to get the light to go on or off is to Press the button on the receiver twice. can anyone help me solve this problem cheers James
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Wilga 2
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What is the function of a Load Sensing Relay in a dual cab utility?
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I've recently had a problem where I had no blinkers on a boat trailer, also our caravan. I suspect something was wrong with our boat trailer wiring - mainly the blinkers. While underneath the car trying to find the problem, I heard loud clicking from a relay near the spare tyre - the clicking was obvious...
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500 watt milk frother wont work
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Question for all the techies out there need a bit of advice With a 2000 watt pure sine invertor why doesn't my 500 watt coffee frother work ? Coffee pod machine no issues Microwave no issue The light doesn't even come on this thing ? Works fine at home just taken off the interior powerpoint and fou...
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goldenyears
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How to test an AGM deep cycle battery.
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I am just wondering what method is used to determine the condition of an AGM, or Gel deep cycle battery. How to determine the remaining amp hours of a battery.
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iana
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Toilet troubles
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As a new member I would like to share a few fixes I have made in my travels. Had a few issues with the Jayco toilet slide not fully sliding or opening the cassette cover. See picture S1. The lever should be fully to the left for the toilet to be closed and cassette removal. Fully to the right means that it is op...
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Takkleberry
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Battery life.
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Hi all I have done a search still not sure so I will ask. We travel on the road full time, about 85% of the time connected to power. Just had van serviced and sola and charger cheek all fine. So definitely battery. This battery's are only 16 months old Giant power 140 AGM glass going to change to Fullriver ba...
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