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Bru · Bru

I am considering buying a second hand van with electric brakes and I have no idea of what i need in my car for them and what is involved in the connection, unfortunately the van is in Adelaide and I am in Yulara NT. any advise greatly appreciated Bru

PeterD · PeterD

For those who subscribe to Stay Smart Online you will probably have already seen this. However I suggest the others go to this link and have a good read. It's largely on Wi-Fi and hot spots.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Is there any reason that I can't run the 14.2 volt from the tug directly to the house batteries rather than going through the pretty useless Setec? Aussie Paul.

iana · iana

Will have to set my vehicle up for towing a van pretty soon, the vehicle is a Mazda BT50, and the van is a Jayco, with a 12volt fridge, two 130 watt solar panels and two 100amp batteries. The way I am thinking is to install another battery in the ute, between the vehicle battery and this battery install a DCC...

HarryG · HarryG

Hi All Can anyone tell me what the best charger would be for charging 3 x 120amp AGM batteries, and for reconditioning the batteries. Thanks

gandk · gandk

We have a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute with tub and canopy from ARB. Just wondering (before going to Qld Transport) if anyone knows the rules and also if they have their boat carried over the cab and resting on bars attached to bull bar. Sighted one yesterday and if not to much upgrading needed (obviously fro...

dzcook · dzcook

ok just had to install new australine ? window winders on the brick ( my van ) front and rear windows had to take the screens out etc , put in new winders , put all together but now when you wind the windows shut the little slide lock dont grab any more ? any suggestions to what i have done this time cant...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi In the light of the VW diesel scandal in the USA, I had some thoughts about diesel tuning. I think that it may not be easy to get the power, performance and economy combination that is wanted AND get the vehicle to comply with the pollution regulations. We or at least I and some right minded people do wan...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

hi all ,I have just completely emptied my two water tanks underneath the van ,both 95 ltrs..I then went back inside the van and pressed the water level scale ,the 1st said empty the 2nd said full .What is it could it be the sensor in the tank or the scale inside the van .Have any of you had this happen . Just...

mischief · mischief

Just purchased a Redwater HOT water bypass valve online from an A/U supplier..Was getting fussed about the amount of water i was loosing to waste from the shower and hand basin..I know its not the most critical thing in life. " But " When free camping its a pain though. After fitting, i was...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. After getting such sterling help last time, I am here to ask if you have used EternaBond RoofSeal? And we welcome comments and recommendations re this or like products. On recent trip that included a massive all-night storm and three wet, windy days it was noticable a couple of small...

RUSSELL-5458 · RUSSELL-5458

Just wondering if a 12 pin plug will do the job on its own for running the fridge etc while driving. I have been told by the person selling the caravan that an anderson plug is not needed as we will get plenty of charge thru the 12 pin flat plug. I am about to have a Redarc dc dc battery charger fitted with the Au...

Johnmac · Johnmac

Hi all newbie here,can any body help please.I have an S9 resumed 12/24v /240 v CPAP machine,at the moment I,m running it using a 150w inverter which is ok but sucks up the juice.There is a 12v converter that I can buy from Resmed,can any one tell me would the inverter or the Converter use less. No one has an...

patrolst · patrolst

Any one that is towing with a 200 series Landcruiser advise the location of your brake controller and two way UHF radio in the Dashboard area, you advice would be appreciated. Regards Jim

Greg9 · Greg9

I have a Living Edge caravan and the sliding door to the bathroom has drooped in the back end and will stick on the floor guide for the last 7 inches when you close it. I have not been able to find out how to get at the adjuster to raise the back end of the door. The cover for the track at the top of the door doesn't...

Bucko · Bucko

Hi All, I'm after a computer program that will control ALL internet access from my computer, NOT a program that I have to write exclusions into but one that will STOP ANY and ALL access and ask me for permission to go through??? hopefully there is one that knows what I need to fuction properly and will...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate finely bit the bullet and back traded the Triton on a MUX Isuzu and very happy until he hooked up the 1400kg van (120kg on the tow hitch) without load levers and it sunk and the rear ****ing the head lights sky high Short trip to see if it would tow okay and the sway was to much he felt unsafe. Went t...

Nomes · Nomes

I did search the forum for information but it only came up with posts older than 4 years. It is time for me to look for a sat nav, I had a Garmin few years ago and it kept getting me lost so I gave it away. I have been looking at Navman My Escape III but see very mixed reviews on the unit. Is anyone happy with their...

cusso1957 · cusso1957

hi MEN and LADY;s stuck on a problem ? can anyone tell me how to remove sliding side windows and frame in one piece along sides ? thanks john

woolman · woolman

I have a problem having the Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque replaced after it was lost by the repairer. I was wondering if some can send me a photo of the plaque so that I can get another made. Insurance will pay if I can get a replica made. Winnebago have no information about the plaque. This a...

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	Electric Brakes (Preview) I am considering buying a second hand van with electric brakes and I have no idea of what i need in my car for them and what is involved in the connection, unfortunately the van is in Adelaide and I am in Yulara NT. any advise greatly appreciated Bru	Bru	6	1150	03:21 PM Oct 1, 2015 by Baz421
	Public Wi-Fi hotspots: food for thought! (Preview) For those who subscribe to Stay Smart Online you will probably have already seen this. However I suggest the others go to this link and have a good read. It's largely on Wi-Fi and hot spots.	PeterD	0	877	12:46 PM Oct 1, 2015 by PeterD
	Charging house batteries from the tug.... ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Is there any reason that I can't run the 14.2 volt from the tug directly to the house batteries rather than going through the pretty useless Setec? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	91	8224	11:45 AM Sep 30, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Vehicle electrical set up. (Preview) Will have to set my vehicle up for towing a van pretty soon, the vehicle is a Mazda BT50, and the van is a Jayco, with a 12volt fridge, two 130 watt solar panels and two 100amp batteries. The way I am thinking is to install another battery in the ute, between the vehicle battery and this battery install a DCC...	iana	6	1553	08:22 PM Sep 29, 2015 by iana
	BATTERY CHARGERS (Preview) Hi All Can anyone tell me what the best charger would be for charging 3 x 120amp AGM batteries, and for reconditioning the batteries. Thanks	HarryG	10	1687	02:28 PM Sep 29, 2015 by meggsy
	BOAT LOADER OVER THE CAB AND BONNET??? (Preview) We have a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute with tub and canopy from ARB. Just wondering (before going to Qld Transport) if anyone knows the rules and also if they have their boat carried over the cab and resting on bars attached to bull bar. Sighted one yesterday and if not to much upgrading needed (obviously fro...	gandk	7	3049	07:09 AM Sep 29, 2015 by gandk
	windows (Preview) ok just had to install new australine ? window winders on the brick ( my van ) front and rear windows had to take the screens out etc , put in new winders , put all together but now when you wind the windows shut the little slide lock dont grab any more ? any suggestions to what i have done this time cant...	dzcook	2	744	02:14 AM Sep 29, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Is modifying your diesel ECU tune really legal ? (Preview) Hi In the light of the VW diesel scandal in the USA, I had some thoughts about diesel tuning. I think that it may not be easy to get the power, performance and economy combination that is wanted AND get the vehicle to comply with the pollution regulations. We or at least I and some right minded people do wan...	Jaahn	14	1508	02:11 AM Sep 29, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	water tank level (Preview) hi all ,I have just completely emptied my two water tanks underneath the van ,both 95 ltrs..I then went back inside the van and pressed the water level scale ,the 1st said empty the 2nd said full .What is it could it be the sensor in the tank or the scale inside the van .Have any of you had this happen . Just...	cruisaderhilton	7	1180	12:33 AM Sep 29, 2015 by PeterD
	Redwater (Preview) Just purchased a Redwater HOT water bypass valve online from an A/U supplier..Was getting fussed about the amount of water i was loosing to waste from the shower and hand basin..I know its not the most critical thing in life. " But " When free camping its a pain though. After fitting, i was...	mischief	10	1380	10:32 PM Sep 28, 2015 by SLUG
	EternaBond RoofSeal (Preview) Hello everyone. After getting such sterling help last time, I am here to ask if you have used EternaBond RoofSeal? And we welcome comments and recommendations re this or like products. On recent trip that included a massive all-night storm and three wet, windy days it was noticable a couple of small...	Kev Pearce	4	1256	10:47 AM Sep 27, 2015 by Kev Pearce
	12 pin plug (Preview) Just wondering if a 12 pin plug will do the job on its own for running the fridge etc while driving. I have been told by the person selling the caravan that an anderson plug is not needed as we will get plenty of charge thru the 12 pin flat plug. I am about to have a Redarc dc dc battery charger fitted with the Au...	RUSSELL-5458	29	12685	07:56 PM Sep 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Cpap machines (Preview) Hi all newbie here,can any body help please.I have an S9 resumed 12/24v /240 v CPAP machine,at the moment I,m running it using a 150w inverter which is ok but sucks up the juice.There is a 12v converter that I can buy from Resmed,can any one tell me would the inverter or the Converter use less. No one has an...	Johnmac	24	5778	04:25 PM Sep 26, 2015 by Two Strays
	Brake controller location (Preview) Any one that is towing with a 200 series Landcruiser advise the location of your brake controller and two way UHF radio in the Dashboard area, you advice would be appreciated. Regards Jim	patrolst	0	598	01:21 PM Sep 26, 2015 by patrolst
	Sliding toilet door (Preview) I have a Living Edge caravan and the sliding door to the bathroom has drooped in the back end and will stick on the floor guide for the last 7 inches when you close it. I have not been able to find out how to get at the adjuster to raise the back end of the door. The cover for the track at the top of the door doesn't...	Greg9	4	1354	09:53 PM Sep 24, 2015 by Greg9
	Internet control program??? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, I'm after a computer program that will control ALL internet access from my computer, NOT a program that I have to write exclusions into but one that will STOP ANY and ALL access and ask me for permission to go through??? hopefully there is one that knows what I need to fuction properly and will...	Bucko	33	2121	09:45 PM Sep 24, 2015 by Bucko
	MUX Isuzu soft rear end (Preview) Mate finely bit the bullet and back traded the Triton on a MUX Isuzu and very happy until he hooked up the 1400kg van (120kg on the tow hitch) without load levers and it sunk and the rear ****ing the head lights sky high Short trip to see if it would tow okay and the sway was to much he felt unsafe. Went t...	Wombat 280	20	7324	08:02 PM Sep 24, 2015 by Radar
	Navman My Escape III 7" GPS Unit (Preview) I did search the forum for information but it only came up with posts older than 4 years. It is time for me to look for a sat nav, I had a Garmin few years ago and it kept getting me lost so I gave it away. I have been looking at Navman My Escape III but see very mixed reviews on the unit. Is anyone happy with their...	Nomes	6	1052	07:10 PM Sep 24, 2015 by exa41
	toyota coaster (Preview) hi MEN and LADY;s stuck on a problem ? can anyone tell me how to remove sliding side windows and frame in one piece along sides ? thanks john	cusso1957	3	1804	06:42 PM Sep 24, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque (Preview) I have a problem having the Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque replaced after it was lost by the repairer. I was wondering if some can send me a photo of the plaque so that I can get another made. Insurance will pay if I can get a replica made. Winnebago have no information about the plaque. This a...	woolman	9	1261	10:52 AM Sep 23, 2015 by Feetzup
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