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12v Electrical question.
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I'm wondering if anyone in the know could advise me about a 12v question I have. I have a 12v motor vehicle battery jump starter/air pump similar to the one pictured which I have used for a number of years. I just took it into a car battery place to get a new battery fitted as the old one gave up the ghost. The p...
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Hylda&Jon
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headlight globes
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Hi all,what are people finding are good headlight globes?reason for asking is when I got my gq patrol 12 months ago I didn't do much driving that needed high beam but I find high beam next to useless but low beam is excellent.Have just pulled globes to see what they are and found Phillips high performanc...
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beej
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Caravan Hot Water systems
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Just trying to put my head around hot water systems for caravans. we have a Suburban SW6DEA as many vans have these days. I think while they do a reasonable job I an wondering if anyone knows of a better heater especially such as a hot water heater that heats on demand. I realise they may be a bit heavier on g...
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briche
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windows 10 again
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hi all can some one please talk me through how to get my camera working in windows 10 stopped when I up graded to 10 snap
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snap1946
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Sine Wave Inverter
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I'm going shopping for a Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I need one at around 300 wt approx. I have a few brochures here and my S.in.L. says do your research first before making a decision. He also says very wisely you get what you pay for. Supercheap Auto have one in their own brand of SCA 300 wt for $119.00 A...
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Happywanderer
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Bratery Drain
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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
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don't want windows 10
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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
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Hi here is a neat idea.
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bfirth
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Loose Tow bar goose neck - is there a reason?
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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...
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There's nothin' like spreadin' the money around.
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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...
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pipes
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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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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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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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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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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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