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Dougwe · Dougwe

Good morning all, I checked "search" but only brought up brake controllers. Just wondering if people leave the brake away cable connected to the VAN at all times and only disconnect at the car when set up at the camp site or at home. I saw a stretchy cable with clip on the car end to make for ea...

Pondy · Pondy

Hi All. we are setting ourselves up for doing lots of free camping. Already have plug in chargers to charge the phone and tablet but need advise on the laptop. Will a 180watt pure sine wave inverter with a cigarette plug charge my Acer laptop or is there a charger like the phone one that I can buy for ch...

sugarcanecampers · sugarcanecampers

we are picking up a 102/13 duel cab with tray back next week and was told to upgraded heavy duty load leveling tow pack on it we plan to tow 3 ton loaded caravan with it. and do a lot of traveling anyone having problems out there with theirs -- Edited by sugarcanecampers on Sunday 5th of April 2015 09:24:39 A...

sunilshashi · sunilshashi

I would like to workout how long my battery will discharge itself before a recharge is needed. I have dual NS70ZZ batteries running as a 24v setup and am planning to run my caravan lighting from these while free camping. I have a Landcruiser 80 Series and wary of flattening the batteries.

sunilshashi · sunilshashi

We want to buy a deep cycle battery to power our lights while free camping but are unsure what sort to buy. Can anyone out there who is using batteries please HELP. sunil & shashi

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just recently camped at a spot and set my auto Sat up , Vast receiver wouldn't work , so I plugged my Foxtel in , worked perfectly. Walked over to another camper and asked was his Vast working , it was. Foxtel and Vast both come off the same Satellite , have now moved on and Vast and Foxtel working . I did rin...

pastaqueen · pastaqueen

Can anyone help with this. I have an old fridgemate 12v fridge freezer . It has the compressor in the lid (Esky like) The beast works really well when the 240 v adapter (transformer or whatever the term is) is plugged in. The 12 Volt lead shows power is at the lead but it will not run when plugged in to 12...

hako · hako

Was just in Big W and they had a big row of the 220gm gas canisters for the small cookers which are labelled as being safe to use with cookers etc and comply with the relevant regulations. I wonder if this means we can come out of the shadows and start cooking with gas again? Good Luck

wasn_me · wasn_me

I'm having problems using coordinates with my Garmin. Camps gives a coordinate of 17 08 18 S. The garmin want 3 digits on the last number (seconds I believe). I have put a before & after the 18. I usually get close to where I want to be, but at the last minute the Garmin will want to take me bush. Is there...

mellykelly · mellykelly

Hi. This is my first time posting. We have just bought a brand new MDC Voyager RF V5 (Melbourne) and getting ready to go away. Plugged into mains power and put the fridge on. Found after a couple of days the fridge was off as the battery ran down. Unplugged fridge overnight and left battery charging, tu...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

I have no 240V power to my van....it stopped when I put the roof heater on...ran as normal for about 20 minutes then all power off. What is baffling is....the RCD has not tripped....my power runs through an AMPFIBIAN....it has not tripped and definitely has input power to it....<power light is on...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Before I start I did a search but they are from way back that I found, so. I wasn't going to start another thread and ask but hey ya know me, I can't help myself and do value everyones thoughts and comments so here goes. I looked at in length and had a drive of a Holden Colorado today. First registered in Janua...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...

12roam · 12roam

Hi Guy's A battery question for you experts. I had a second battery in the back of my 2000 Navara till some enterprising person twisted the handles on my rear canopy window to open it (yes it was locked)and just helped themselves to the battery along with some other stuff. My fridge happily was in...

hako · hako

G'Day, I decided to kill some surface rust on my box trailer so sanded the rust and applied Killrust brand fishoil as this is the stuff that has stood the test of time. However, after 10 days it still feels sticky to the touch....not real sticky, just too sticky to overcoat with an oil based enamel. It h...

Aussieroo · Aussieroo

I am hoping someone can shed some light as to what may be causing these final transistors to blow on my 2 year old Weaco CR110 van fridge. The first pic is of the whole board. the second is of the second box replacement and the last is the third that I replaced just last week. This has now happened 3 times over...

TeeJay · TeeJay

We have an Avan poptop and want to take an Ozent on the back. The rear bumper bar can pull out so we thought we'd get a poly pipe with ends and secure it there. But we have been unable to get polypipe with a large enough diameter [320mm inside measurement]. Has anyone else solved this problem without get...

Ontos45 · Ontos45

http://www.trailerplans.com.au/vw-trailer-assist-hot-or-not/

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi, my pump has just started making the water it pumps all frothy and aerated. Do you think it is on it's last legs or could it be a leak in one of the pipes.It is maintaining pressure o.k. and seems to be working perfectly. I am on the verge of going away for a few months and wondered if I should replace it bef...

jon641 · jon641

Sorry to bother people, but does anyone have a copy of satellite angles, (azimuth), for a itech sat dish. Appreciate a copy especially for WA, thanks in advance. John.

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	BRAKE AWAY CABLE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Good morning all, I checked "search" but only brought up brake controllers. Just wondering if people leave the brake away cable connected to the VAN at all times and only disconnect at the car when set up at the camp site or at home. I saw a stretchy cable with clip on the car end to make for ea...	Dougwe	33	3960	07:44 PM Apr 8, 2015 by iana
	Charging a Laptop computer while free camping (Preview) Hi All. we are setting ourselves up for doing lots of free camping. Already have plug in chargers to charge the phone and tablet but need advise on the laptop. Will a 180watt pure sine wave inverter with a cigarette plug charge my Acer laptop or is there a charger like the phone one that I can buy for ch...	Pondy	10	3335	07:00 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Pondy
	2012/13 Holden Colorado duel cab with tray back (Preview) we are picking up a 102/13 duel cab with tray back next week and was told to upgraded heavy duty load leveling tow pack on it we plan to tow 3 ton loaded caravan with it. and do a lot of traveling anyone having problems out there with theirs -- Edited by sugarcanecampers on Sunday 5th of April 2015 09:24:39 A...	sugarcanecampers	6	978	12:10 AM Apr 8, 2015 by Sarge9
	Battery discharge rate (Preview) I would like to workout how long my battery will discharge itself before a recharge is needed. I have dual NS70ZZ batteries running as a 24v setup and am planning to run my caravan lighting from these while free camping. I have a Landcruiser 80 Series and wary of flattening the batteries.	sunilshashi	12	1043	09:21 PM Apr 7, 2015 by sunilshashi
	WHICH DEEP CYCLE BATTERY TO BUY (Preview) We want to buy a deep cycle battery to power our lights while free camping but are unsure what sort to buy. Can anyone out there who is using batteries please HELP. sunil & shashi	sunilshashi	9	3177	08:28 AM Apr 7, 2015 by Radar
	Satellite reception (Preview) Just recently camped at a spot and set my auto Sat up , Vast receiver wouldn't work , so I plugged my Foxtel in , worked perfectly. Walked over to another camper and asked was his Vast working , it was. Foxtel and Vast both come off the same Satellite , have now moved on and Vast and Foxtel working . I did rin...	goldcoaster	7	848	06:00 AM Apr 7, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Fridgemate olod model not working on 12v fine with 240v plugin (Preview) Can anyone help with this. I have an old fridgemate 12v fridge freezer . It has the compressor in the lid (Esky like) The beast works really well when the 240 v adapter (transformer or whatever the term is) is plugged in. The 12 Volt lead shows power is at the lead but it will not run when plugged in to 12...	pastaqueen	4	692	04:34 PM Apr 6, 2015 by pastaqueen
	New safe gas canisters for Luchbox cookers? (Preview) Was just in Big W and they had a big row of the 220gm gas canisters for the small cookers which are labelled as being safe to use with cookers etc and comply with the relevant regulations. I wonder if this means we can come out of the shadows and start cooking with gas again? Good Luck	hako	23	3190	04:28 PM Apr 6, 2015 by Cupie
	Coordinates (Preview) I'm having problems using coordinates with my Garmin. Camps gives a coordinate of 17 08 18 S. The garmin want 3 digits on the last number (seconds I believe). I have put a before & after the 18. I usually get close to where I want to be, but at the last minute the Garmin will want to take me bush. Is there...	wasn_me	9	943	02:04 PM Apr 6, 2015 by dorian
	Battery problems ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. This is my first time posting. We have just bought a brand new MDC Voyager RF V5 (Melbourne) and getting ready to go away. Plugged into mains power and put the fridge on. Found after a couple of days the fridge was off as the battery ran down. Unplugged fridge overnight and left battery charging, tu...	mellykelly	53	2015	09:19 PM Apr 5, 2015 by ballast2
	Problem with 240V to my J /Heritage..genuine request. (Preview) I have no 240V power to my van....it stopped when I put the roof heater on...ran as normal for about 20 minutes then all power off. What is baffling is....the RCD has not tripped....my power runs through an AMPFIBIAN....it has not tripped and definitely has input power to it....<power light is on...	Goldfinger	10	966	08:12 PM Apr 5, 2015 by Baz421
	HOLDEN COLORADO ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Before I start I did a search but they are from way back that I found, so. I wasn't going to start another thread and ask but hey ya know me, I can't help myself and do value everyones thoughts and comments so here goes. I looked at in length and had a drive of a Holden Colorado today. First registered in Janua...	Dougwe	32	8683	09:38 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	HOLDEN COLORADO WINS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...	Dougwe	36	2959	09:14 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	2nd Battery (Preview) Hi Guy's A battery question for you experts. I had a second battery in the back of my 2000 Navara till some enterprising person twisted the handles on my rear canopy window to open it (yes it was locked)and just helped themselves to the battery along with some other stuff. My fridge happily was in...	12roam	6	718	05:59 PM Apr 4, 2015 by 12roam
	Fishoil not drying. (Preview) G'Day, I decided to kill some surface rust on my box trailer so sanded the rust and applied Killrust brand fishoil as this is the stuff that has stood the test of time. However, after 10 days it still feels sticky to the touch....not real sticky, just too sticky to overcoat with an oil based enamel. It h...	hako	13	4637	12:47 PM Apr 4, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Danfoss control box off Waeco CR110 (Preview) I am hoping someone can shed some light as to what may be causing these final transistors to blow on my 2 year old Weaco CR110 van fridge. The first pic is of the whole board. the second is of the second box replacement and the last is the third that I replaced just last week. This has now happened 3 times over...	Aussieroo	17	2740	12:19 PM Apr 4, 2015 by DeBe
	Tent storage help please (Preview) We have an Avan poptop and want to take an Ozent on the back. The rear bumper bar can pull out so we thought we'd get a poly pipe with ends and secure it there. But we have been unable to get polypipe with a large enough diameter [320mm inside measurement]. Has anyone else solved this problem without get...	TeeJay	14	1039	09:01 PM Apr 3, 2015 by Baz421
	VW Trailet Assist (Preview) http://www.trailerplans.com.au/vw-trailer-assist-hot-or-not/	Ontos45	1	766	03:24 PM Apr 2, 2015 by deverall11
	12 volt water pump is now aerating the water (Preview) Hi, my pump has just started making the water it pumps all frothy and aerated. Do you think it is on it's last legs or could it be a leak in one of the pipes.It is maintaining pressure o.k. and seems to be working perfectly. I am on the verge of going away for a few months and wondered if I should replace it bef...	Linzeelou	4	748	09:31 AM Apr 2, 2015 by Delta18
	Itech satellite dish (Preview) Sorry to bother people, but does anyone have a copy of satellite angles, (azimuth), for a itech sat dish. Appreciate a copy especially for WA, thanks in advance. John.	jon641	8	1261	01:06 PM Mar 31, 2015 by jon641
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