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roof mounted aircon vs domestic split system
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L read on the internet sites that alot of vanners are changing from roof mounted to reverse split system . Love to have the nomads thoughts . Ty
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adventure before dementia
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Battery AH
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We have 3x 100 amp batteries in our MH. These are 6 yrs old now and I am contemplating renewing them. My question is : Can I replace my 3x100 amp batteries with say 3x 135 amp or higher batteries? Thanks for all and any help -- Edited by Bas + Eve on Friday 5th of February 2016 10:11:32 PM
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Bas + Eve
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Charging crank battery
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Hello again folks, question time again. I had flat crank battery last outing, 24volt in the bush, managed to borrow a charger from a guy in a big bus that I powered from my in house generator. My batteries are 2x 12 volt wired to give 24 volt. My vehicle is an ISUZU 450 2008 model with all the computers etc (I...
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Old Crofter
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Omnia stove top oven
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When I was a kid, I remember my mum using 1 of these on the farm instead of lighting the wood fire in summer. Cooked great bread/cakes/pies - just a funny shape. She had it right up to about 10 years ago.......she has no idea where it went (alzheimers) Just wondering if anyone else has 1 of these lying arou...
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Battery monitor
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I have attached a photo of the monitor in our caravan and are looking for advice on what it is telling me. It doesn't make sense. It shows the batteries (2) have 13.4v charge and is discharging at a rate of 0.7amps even though nothing is turned on. The battery condition indicator bar shows the charge st...
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Gus1949
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Windows 10 ...
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http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_10_inches_towards_a_12_share_now_ahead_of_xp-blog-16372.php Cheers - John
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rockylizard
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Fiat Ducato automatic 3l diesel motorhome
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Hi everyone, just had a big storm through here in Thornlands in Redlands area of Qld, just after we found out our motorhome won't go into reverse. It is booked in for a service on 17th February but they cannot get us in any earlier. Does anyone out there own a similar unit and have you have experienced th...
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loosecannan
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Solar technicion
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Does anyone know of a really good solar technician / company in Melbourne. Our van came with a solar panel that has pretty skinny wiring and we need to add additional solar heavier wiring for free camping as we have a compressor fridge.
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Gus1949
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Battery monitor
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I have attached a photo of the monitor in our caravan and are looking for advice on what it is telling me. It doesn't make sense. It shows the batteries (2) have 13.4v charge and is discharging at a rate of 0.7amps even though nothing is turned on. The battery condition indicator bar shows the charge st...
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Gus1949
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Tv
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Hi looking to buy a new TV , There are some new types out, Led , Oled and 4K does anyone know which type is the best .
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brickies
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External TV and 12 Volt Connection
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Hi looking to fit a weatherproof TV/12 volt connection to the RV. Are the pictured points available in Australia? If they are where? If not any ideas similar? Thanks Stephen
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Bigman
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12 Volt Fridge/Freezer
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Hi, I am new at this. We bought a 12/24/240 volt "Mishto S55" fridge/freezer made by Cenco from Bit-Deals Vic. late last year to take away caravaning mainly as an extra freezer. We went away in the April school holidays, so I packed up the new fridge/freezer with frozen meat. After a day or...
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Bringellydad
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BABY OIL
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Yep, baby oil. Has anyone used baby oil on the outside of their van or motorhome to protect it ? I don't need to as I have Vantec on mine. The reason I ask this is someone parked near me used baby oil to polish their motorhome this afternoon. I have never heard of it so thought I would put ut out there. Keep you...
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Dougwe
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Satellite TV and bushfire smoke.
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Does Satellite TV (Vast) work through bush fire smoke. Cant find anything on the web.
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iana
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Water Pressure
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The water pressure at the taps and shower head in our van is much less that the pressure at caravan park taps. My question is why? Do vans have water pressure limiting valves or is it because the plastic pipes in the van are of a smaller diameter that the water supply pipes? To get a decent shower we switch o...
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Gus1949
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Weight Distribution Hitch.
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Hi, I have just purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger with a FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company) Tow Bar. The problem I have in trying to fit a Hayman Reese weight distribution unit is that when you remove the existing tongue from the tow bar is that the receptacle for the shaft is only about 60 - 70mm deep. (And does not pro...
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Gemangi
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Injector pump
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i own a 2002 Nissan Patrol Diesel last week it not start in the Woolies car park i called the RACQ still wouldn't start so they towed it to their service centre checked it 0ut and found the injector pump was *hagged it took them 3-4 days to get a price and the shocker was $4400 supplied and fitted any one else...
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Coocoocha
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TV Satellite dish
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Hi folks, Once again would love to hear from the experienced out there, this time in relation to TV satellite dishes. Basically not sure what's best, either a hand cranking roof mounted dish or the portable tripod type. I gather there is about $1000 difference, naturally I prefer ease of operation...
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No Fixed Address
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Roof vents
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Hi All. Most RVs have a push up vent(s) in the roof which lets in light and fresh air. Our 'van has the commonly fitted Dometic brand at front and back. It has one sliding section to keep insects out and and second one to block out light. The problem with these roof vents is they also let in the sun and heat...
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Bruce and Bev
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sorcing 1976 franklin caravan window seals
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Can anyone give me the heads up to find a place where l can get new seals for my windows , thank you .
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adventure before dementia
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