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goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I've tried searching past posts but can't find , how do you determine the size of a regulator needed . I have 400w of solar through a 30a reg , I want to add another 100w panel , will the 30a reg handle the extra 100w. I have 3 x 120a/h batteries. Thanks

frangipani · frangipani

Realised that rain water is coming thru the gap that has tht white paper looking filter that goes into the rangehood, had a look, its that big white cap on the roof. Question. Can I seal around that cap or should I buy a new one? Any hints would be appreciated- Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 11th of J...

revemike · revemike

Hi, me again.... I have another question (surprise, surprise) Can the HR WDH drop shank be used in the revers position? By that I mean can it point up and not down? I need to get my ball in a higher position than it is when the shank is inserted in the drop down position.

wanderer51957 · wanderer51957

Hello all, here is my question. I have a Toyota Coaster setup. It is running 24v system as normal and I am running 12v for accessory, since it is hard to find 24v accessories, so for my secondary batteries system is 2 x 120ah batteries together. Now I would like to keep an eye on the voltage on them so I want t...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...

walwal · walwal

anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal

usedtobe · usedtobe

hi all, do any jeep owners have a suggestion for a compatible OBD tool for a JGC Ltd 2003 2.7 diesel, they are apparently not compatible with lots of OBD's, I have searched online and Jeep forums without any luck so far ?? Cheers, henri...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

We are new at this caravaning thing and as with anything new there's always lots of people wanting to offer advice, tell you what you need, tell you what you don't need etc. Problem is... some of them don't have the experience to be telling you anything. We'll sort it out as we go, but the one thing that is c...

lockie and me · lockie and me

I have 5000 w gen it makes a bit of noise / so I run it between 2am and 4am when everyone is asleep as not to annoy anyone // But it still causes trouble,, sorry for that,, I have bought 2 80 watt panels and all the gear // the trouble is the panels have front and back stamped on them.. The problem is which way d...

Trevor law · Trevor law

I lost my trailer plug whilst travelling this morning .Come to wire a new one connected all wires all working .But I have 2 large wires which i don't know were they go can any help

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

I have an 800 watt pure sine wave invertor installed under one of our dining suites and leave it constantly switched on and a multi-board plugged into it. We keep our two laptops almost constantly plugged into it. Our power either comes from 240 mains or solar via batteries or Anderson plug to tow veh...

ABOUT · ABOUT

Dose anyone know if is best to replace the whole filter or just new seal and filter I believe ours was over tightened when service as a weep has now became a fountain, WITH THANKS

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

I received excellent service recently when I emailed Westar Truck Centre for a cabin lens for my Isuzu Elf. Not only did they research the vehicle by the VIN that I supplied, but they found the appropriate part for the N-Series equivalent, emailed me a fixed price quote (good price, too), and COD couri...

iana · iana

I am considering getting a Fifth wheeler made for us, and have been putting thought to the additions that can/should be installed. I was thinking on putting a high reliance on solar power, rather than using the portable generator. My question is this, solar panels hard mounted on the roof, do they rea...

Plendo · Plendo

This thread is transferred out of a thread by Iana which was initially started as a general discussion on solar panels, addressing aspects of a split system install were taking the thread off topic, so I have moved it to a separate thread. While initially answering a question from Reed, others are of c...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have two 120w panels on the roof of the van and a portable 120w which I have not used yet. The roof panels have a 40amp in line fuse near the batteries, should the portable panel also be fused? It come with alligator clips inferring it can be connected directly but I am not sure this would be a good idea. My...

GROMET · GROMET

OK for all that are interested I have arranged the weighbridge to be available for our use on Saturday 11th January2014 from 8.00am The location will be EP Freight Wilkins Rd Gillman between browing St and hanson Rd (opposite the motor bike track) Take this opportunity to weigh your van and tug and hav...

iana · iana

Just going through the components of a van I may get built, I notice in the standard specs they list a 12 volt compressor type fridge. Option is the three way absorption type fridge. Now I know the obvious, I had a three way in my camper trailer, but I am wondering what the advantages of one type over the oth...

barina · barina

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Top-Seller-Sine-Wave-150-300W-Power-Inverter-w-USB-12V-240V-Car-Boat-Caravan-/261460619103?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&;hash=item3ce0446f5f

iana · iana

My thread on "Do Solar panels really Work" seems to have lost the topic a little, so I'm starting a new one. It appears the average fit-out of panels is about 250W and it seems two deep cycle batteries of about 100 AH each. However the way I see it, the batteries are charged by the towing vehicle...

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	Solar regulator (Preview) I've tried searching past posts but can't find , how do you determine the size of a regulator needed . I have 400w of solar through a 30a reg , I want to add another 100w panel , will the 30a reg handle the extra 100w. I have 3 x 120a/h batteries. Thanks	goldcoaster	23	2820	06:20 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	water coming from rangehood cap (Preview) Realised that rain water is coming thru the gap that has tht white paper looking filter that goes into the rangehood, had a look, its that big white cap on the roof. Question. Can I seal around that cap or should I buy a new one? Any hints would be appreciated- Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 11th of J...	frangipani	4	904	10:53 PM Jan 11, 2015 by frangipani
	Drop Shank - question (Preview) Hi, me again.... I have another question (surprise, surprise) Can the HR WDH drop shank be used in the revers position? By that I mean can it point up and not down? I need to get my ball in a higher position than it is when the shank is inserted in the drop down position.	revemike	24	2482	10:07 PM Jan 11, 2015 by revemike
	Voltage Gauges (Preview) Hello all, here is my question. I have a Toyota Coaster setup. It is running 24v system as normal and I am running 12v for accessory, since it is hard to find 24v accessories, so for my secondary batteries system is 2 x 120ah batteries together. Now I would like to keep an eye on the voltage on them so I want t...	wanderer51957	24	1892	04:33 PM Jan 11, 2015 by wanderer51957
	Leaf springs and Air bag suspension. (Preview) Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...	DUSTYRHODES	22	11953	11:03 AM Jan 11, 2015 by mr glassies
	truma hot water system (Preview) anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal	walwal	10	7104	09:09 AM Jan 11, 2015 by DMBM
	Jeep issues (Preview) hi all, do any jeep owners have a suggestion for a compatible OBD tool for a JGC Ltd 2003 2.7 diesel, they are apparently not compatible with lots of OBD's, I have searched online and Jeep forums without any luck so far ?? Cheers, henri...	usedtobe	4	1261	06:37 AM Jan 11, 2015 by Crashtac
	Generator V Solar. (Preview) We are new at this caravaning thing and as with anything new there's always lots of people wanting to offer advice, tell you what you need, tell you what you don't need etc. Problem is... some of them don't have the experience to be telling you anything. We'll sort it out as we go, but the one thing that is c...	DUSTYRHODES	6	1347	04:42 PM Jan 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	new at this changing from gen to sola (Preview) I have 5000 w gen it makes a bit of noise / so I run it between 2am and 4am when everyone is asleep as not to annoy anyone // But it still causes trouble,, sorry for that,, I have bought 2 80 watt panels and all the gear // the trouble is the panels have front and back stamped on them.. The problem is which way d...	lockie and me	26	1739	04:05 PM Jan 9, 2015 by Radar
	7 pin round trailer plug (Preview) I lost my trailer plug whilst travelling this morning .Come to wire a new one connected all wires all working .But I have 2 large wires which i don't know were they go can any help	Trevor law	5	905	12:28 AM Jan 8, 2015 by snapper49
	Invertors turned on 24/7 (Preview) I have an 800 watt pure sine wave invertor installed under one of our dining suites and leave it constantly switched on and a multi-board plugged into it. We keep our two laptops almost constantly plugged into it. Our power either comes from 240 mains or solar via batteries or Anderson plug to tow veh...	Bruce and Bev	8	1558	09:27 PM Jan 7, 2015 by in transit
	Leaking fuel filter on FIAT DUCATO (Preview) Dose anyone know if is best to replace the whole filter or just new seal and filter I believe ours was over tightened when service as a weep has now became a fountain, WITH THANKS	ABOUT	5	1070	08:51 PM Jan 7, 2015 by ABOUT
	Isuzu Elf parts with great service... (Preview) I received excellent service recently when I emailed Westar Truck Centre for a cabin lens for my Isuzu Elf. Not only did they research the vehicle by the VIN that I supplied, but they found the appropriate part for the N-Series equivalent, emailed me a fixed price quote (good price, too), and COD couri...	Jim Moon	1	711	06:03 PM Jan 7, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Installed solar panels do they really work? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am considering getting a Fifth wheeler made for us, and have been putting thought to the additions that can/should be installed. I was thinking on putting a high reliance on solar power, rather than using the portable generator. My question is this, solar panels hard mounted on the roof, do they rea...	iana	42	2572	01:50 PM Jan 7, 2015 by PeterD
	Split System Power Consumption. (Preview) This thread is transferred out of a thread by Iana which was initially started as a general discussion on solar panels, addressing aspects of a split system install were taking the thread off topic, so I have moved it to a separate thread. While initially answering a question from Reed, others are of c...	Plendo	15	3408	01:28 PM Jan 7, 2015 by Plendo
	Should portable solar panels be fused? (Preview) I have two 120w panels on the roof of the van and a portable 120w which I have not used yet. The roof panels have a 40amp in line fuse near the batteries, should the portable panel also be fused? It come with alligator clips inferring it can be connected directly but I am not sure this would be a good idea. My...	Gus1949	8	1228	12:38 AM Jan 7, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	SETUP WEIGHTS SATURDAY 11/1/14 (Preview) OK for all that are interested I have arranged the weighbridge to be available for our use on Saturday 11th January2014 from 8.00am The location will be EP Freight Wilkins Rd Gillman between browing St and hanson Rd (opposite the motor bike track) Take this opportunity to weigh your van and tug and hav...	GROMET	12	837	10:53 PM Jan 6, 2015 by GROMET
	Caravan Fridge Types (Preview) Just going through the components of a van I may get built, I notice in the standard specs they list a 12 volt compressor type fridge. Option is the three way absorption type fridge. Now I know the obvious, I had a three way in my camper trailer, but I am wondering what the advantages of one type over the oth...	iana	14	3450	10:01 PM Jan 6, 2015 by SnowT
	Sine wave inverter (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Top-Seller-Sine-Wave-150-300W-Power-Inverter-w-USB-12V-240V-Car-Boat-Caravan-/261460619103?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&;hash=item3ce0446f5f	barina	13	1712	11:38 AM Jan 6, 2015 by Russue
	More on solar panels (Preview) My thread on "Do Solar panels really Work" seems to have lost the topic a little, so I'm starting a new one. It appears the average fit-out of panels is about 250W and it seems two deep cycle batteries of about 100 AH each. However the way I see it, the batteries are charged by the towing vehicle...	iana	25	1920	09:18 PM Jan 5, 2015 by iana
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