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frangipani · frangipani

Found this under the glove box, in my Mercedes 413cdi Motorhome?., is it a 12v cigarette socket?., or is it to read the computer stuff?. The pins confuse me. Thanx Fran Oops sorry forgot the pics...., -- Edited by frangipani on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 10:03:35 AM

Santa · Santa

Just bought one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360466559785 from Bit_Deals. Good service and communication, shipped promptly, $249 delivered to the door in country SA. Have yet to put it into service so cant comment on performance. So far the only criticism I have is of the " new impro...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I could not find anything for coordinates in settings. However when I select coordinates, it gives me a format option. The last option is degrees, minutes, seconds. Which is the camps reference. The gps was set to the middle one. I have no idea what the top to are.

clarence · clarence

My 4y/o truma hot water system only heats on gas, not 240v. It trips the safety switch in the motorhome and house when we turn it on to 240v. We went over a really bumpy dirt road near braidwood nsw and it hasnt been the same since. is it worth while repairing or replacing and if i do replace , what with? We are...

madaboutled · madaboutled

I've always thought a trolley jack was better than a bottle or sizzor jack, so, when we bought our "Roadworx" bout 8 months ago I went to the auto shop and got a 2.5 ton rated trolley jack (bloody heavy). Anyway last week I had to put it to the test with a flat on the inside right rear dual. But, se...

liz795 · liz795

All you tech guys out there, were getting an automatic satellite dish on our new van ,can we get 2 foxtel connections. 1 inside and 1 outside with only 1 foxtel box and how do we do that. Were told that's not as easy as it sounds has someone got this done thanks liz

Renrut · Renrut

What are your Thoughts or Recommendations for the best towing Vechile for a Regent Caravan Weighing 3 Tonne..Please

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi Everyone, me in trouble again!!! Where do I mount the camera to give me the best help with parking the van? I have taken 12 volts from the brown parking light wire and run the video cable to the vehicle. I have another camera for backing to van/trailers and can switch between the two. At the moment I have...

CARAVANgio · CARAVANgio

I suppose there are threads for this - but I didn't want to troll 128 pages to find them - so sorry if this has all be discussed before. I just bought an 80 channel UHF CB radio want I'd like to find out is if there are specific channels I shouldn't use eg: truckies use them and if there are specific channels t...

Muddy · Muddy

Interesting conversation with a neighbour last night. He mentioned that there is a growing concern that Trailer stability systems are still requiring some refinement before they could be considered good technology. I hope to goodness that the RMT mob understand these concerns before they decid...

Juniior · Juniior

Hi all, new member seeking help. I have a 1983 toyota coaster bb20 with a single side door (not the folding type). I am having a lot of trouble finding the side door rubbers and the front windscreen rubber. Does anyone have any ideas where I might start looking? Many thanks juniior

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Hi all today I fitted a new ctec DC to DC charger all good and working well lights work in the van, except the the old charge controller has no read out as the power no longer returns to the readout as it is now going through the DC to DC unit and I am guessing that as it was dark when I finished there was no solar...

pauline · pauline

What size generator would we need to heat a 20 litre all electric hot water system, it takes around 20 minutes to heat up when hooked up to power.

Phil C · Phil C

hi all. A few days ago a mate asked me about two way swiching on DC, I scratched my head and said why not, so off to L and H we trundled and bought two mech plates a length of strap wire and started to experiment. I set up a normal two switch mechs with a strap between NO and NC poles (NO to NO and NC to NC) the posi...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate has a TOJO V8 Troopy Manual diesel not sure of the year of birth What can he expect to use per 100 towing a 20 foot van

JohnR · JohnR

We are looking to purchase above system and have it installed as well. Currently on the Sunshine Coast and heading South to Coffs Harbour by middle of next week. Satplus at Maroochydore could not arrange installation in the time frame. Would be interested to hear from any members who have the product...

Muddy · Muddy

Just come off the phone with an auto electrician who wants to fit this to my car in readiness for its first tow on Monday next week. I said that I didn't want the Redarc because I favoured a proportional brake controller and he told me this was a new redarc product with a very small remote control (as per th...

2foot6 · 2foot6

My Truma gas/electric unit has decided to leak water from the condensation outlet and is sometimes rusty,so a new tank is required ,but I think it's best to buy a complete new unit(current unit is 6 years old).Has any one bought one,what's the best price and who is the best retailer to buy from?........

Renrut · Renrut

If looking for s great spot to stay visit the Merimbula Lakes Hoilday Park We've just spent 10days there great price , clean amenities, lovely green grass to put your feet on , Pool to relax in , friendly people And no jumping castles .... The owner managers and lives in the park and is very friendly...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Kia Ora Everyone, it's been a while since last on the forum and I need some advice on the heading subject. My fridge is a TLC 115 litre bar fridge, plate states current 1 amp, input power 100watts, inverter 1000w continuos 2000watt surge pure sine wave inverter. 3 x100w panels feeding via mppt reg t...

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	can someone tell me what this is? (Preview) Found this under the glove box, in my Mercedes 413cdi Motorhome?., is it a 12v cigarette socket?., or is it to read the computer stuff?. The pins confuse me. Thanx Fran Oops sorry forgot the pics...., -- Edited by frangipani on Wednesday 25th of March 2015 10:03:35 AM	frangipani	10	1653	05:16 PM Mar 27, 2015 by frangipani
	140W FOLDING SOLAR PANEL KIT (Preview) Just bought one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360466559785 from Bit_Deals. Good service and communication, shipped promptly, $249 delivered to the door in country SA. Have yet to put it into service so cant comment on performance. So far the only criticism I have is of the " new impro...	Santa	1	664	11:49 AM Mar 27, 2015 by Olley46
	Coordinates problem solved (Preview) I could not find anything for coordinates in settings. However when I select coordinates, it gives me a format option. The last option is degrees, minutes, seconds. Which is the camps reference. The gps was set to the middle one. I have no idea what the top to are.	wasn_me	5	796	10:42 AM Mar 27, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Truma hot water system (Preview) My 4y/o truma hot water system only heats on gas, not 240v. It trips the safety switch in the motorhome and house when we turn it on to 240v. We went over a really bumpy dirt road near braidwood nsw and it hasnt been the same since. is it worth while repairing or replacing and if i do replace , what with? We are...	clarence	7	1269	08:10 AM Mar 27, 2015 by clarence
	What size and type Jack for a Motorhome? (Preview) I've always thought a trolley jack was better than a bottle or sizzor jack, so, when we bought our "Roadworx" bout 8 months ago I went to the auto shop and got a 2.5 ton rated trolley jack (bloody heavy). Anyway last week I had to put it to the test with a flat on the inside right rear dual. But, se...	madaboutled	25	4932	09:21 PM Mar 26, 2015 by madaboutled
	smarty with satellite (Preview) All you tech guys out there, were getting an automatic satellite dish on our new van ,can we get 2 foxtel connections. 1 inside and 1 outside with only 1 foxtel box and how do we do that. Were told that's not as easy as it sounds has someone got this done thanks liz	liz795	4	989	05:26 PM Mar 26, 2015 by liz795
	Best Vechile (Preview) What are your Thoughts or Recommendations for the best towing Vechile for a Regent Caravan Weighing 3 Tonne..Please	Renrut	10	1356	06:29 AM Mar 26, 2015 by rockylizard
	Van Rear View camera position??? (Preview) Hi Everyone, me in trouble again!!! Where do I mount the camera to give me the best help with parking the van? I have taken 12 volts from the brown parking light wire and run the video cable to the vehicle. I have another camera for backing to van/trailers and can switch between the two. At the moment I have...	aussie_paul	6	1267	11:05 PM Mar 25, 2015 by aussie_paul
	UHF radio (Preview) I suppose there are threads for this - but I didn't want to troll 128 pages to find them - so sorry if this has all be discussed before. I just bought an 80 channel UHF CB radio want I'd like to find out is if there are specific channels I shouldn't use eg: truckies use them and if there are specific channels t...	CARAVANgio	6	1222	10:20 PM Mar 24, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Are Trailer Stability controll systems "all that"? (Preview) Interesting conversation with a neighbour last night. He mentioned that there is a growing concern that Trailer stability systems are still requiring some refinement before they could be considered good technology. I hope to goodness that the RMT mob understand these concerns before they decid...	Muddy	8	1062	12:44 PM Mar 24, 2015 by hotqld
	door and windscreen rubbers (Preview) Hi all, new member seeking help. I have a 1983 toyota coaster bb20 with a single side door (not the folding type). I am having a lot of trouble finding the side door rubbers and the front windscreen rubber. Does anyone have any ideas where I might start looking? Many thanks juniior	Juniior	3	653	11:01 AM Mar 24, 2015 by Juniior
	Small technical problem with 12 v mod (Preview) Hi all today I fitted a new ctec DC to DC charger all good and working well lights work in the van, except the the old charge controller has no read out as the power no longer returns to the readout as it is now going through the DC to DC unit and I am guessing that as it was dark when I finished there was no solar...	Woody n Sue	4	949	10:43 PM Mar 23, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	What size generator ? (Preview) What size generator would we need to heat a 20 litre all electric hot water system, it takes around 20 minutes to heat up when hooked up to power.	pauline	13	1772	07:45 PM Mar 23, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Two way DC switching ie. One lamp two switches (Preview) hi all. A few days ago a mate asked me about two way swiching on DC, I scratched my head and said why not, so off to L and H we trundled and bought two mech plates a length of strap wire and started to experiment. I set up a normal two switch mechs with a strap between NO and NC poles (NO to NO and NC to NC) the posi...	Phil C	13	1286	05:11 PM Mar 23, 2015 by Phil C
	Liters per 100K's (Preview) Mate has a TOJO V8 Troopy Manual diesel not sure of the year of birth What can he expect to use per 100 towing a 20 foot van	Wombat 280	4	1211	12:03 AM Mar 23, 2015 by D and D
	Satking Motorised Satelite TV System (Preview) We are looking to purchase above system and have it installed as well. Currently on the Sunshine Coast and heading South to Coffs Harbour by middle of next week. Satplus at Maroochydore could not arrange installation in the time frame. Would be interested to hear from any members who have the product...	JohnR	4	1897	09:53 PM Mar 22, 2015 by JohnR
	New Redarc Proportional remote Brake controller (Preview) Just come off the phone with an auto electrician who wants to fit this to my car in readiness for its first tow on Monday next week. I said that I didn't want the Redarc because I favoured a proportional brake controller and he told me this was a new redarc product with a very small remote control (as per th...	Muddy	25	3438	08:46 PM Mar 22, 2015 by Muddy
	Truma hot water heater. (Preview) My Truma gas/electric unit has decided to leak water from the condensation outlet and is sometimes rusty,so a new tank is required ,but I think it's best to buy a complete new unit(current unit is 6 years old).Has any one bought one,what's the best price and who is the best retailer to buy from?........	2foot6	13	2860	03:05 PM Mar 21, 2015 by Santa
	Hoilday Park (Preview) If looking for s great spot to stay visit the Merimbula Lakes Hoilday Park We've just spent 10days there great price , clean amenities, lovely green grass to put your feet on , Pool to relax in , friendly people And no jumping castles .... The owner managers and lives in the park and is very friendly...	Renrut	8	1296	08:11 AM Mar 21, 2015 by Myrlin
	Connecting 230v fridge to solar batteries via 1000w continuous pure sine wave inverter, (Preview) Kia Ora Everyone, it's been a while since last on the forum and I need some advice on the heading subject. My fridge is a TLC 115 litre bar fridge, plate states current 1 amp, input power 100watts, inverter 1000w continuos 2000watt surge pure sine wave inverter. 3 x100w panels feeding via mppt reg t...	Bent Axle Bob	18	1712	05:59 PM Mar 20, 2015 by Bent Axle Bob
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