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More on solar panels
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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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iana
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Retreat Caravan - Tunnel Boot Dimensions
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Hoping that you Retreat Caravan owners may be able to help me with a little information. My darling wife is buying me a Weber Baby Q (High Top) for my birthday and I want to be able to store this in the tunnel boot of the Retreat Hamilton that we have on order but I am not sure that it will fit. Could anyone tell...
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JackLC
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ISUZU MU-X
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Hi, I'm currently driving a manual 3lt BT-50. I'm thinking of changing to an ISUZU MU-X. I'm looking at the LS_U automatic, 2 wheel drive. The reason I want to change is more comfort, & auto. The only disadvantage I can see is the ability to carry a lot of crap that rarely gets used. (shovels axes etc)...
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wasn_me
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Oliebollen
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http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/dutch-doughnuts-oliebollen
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Cruising Cruze
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Replaced motorhome lights with LED's.
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Just replaced all of the lights and fittings in our motorhome with LED's, 10 in all, great success. This consisted of replacing 4 x 12 volt fluorescent fittings and 6 x quartz halogen bulbs, lighting level is remarkably better and power consumption reduced by approx 2/3rd's. Total cost from Jaycar a...
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Santa
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Operator Manual for Isuzu Elf (4wd pref)...
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Hi. Looking for an operator manual for an Isuzu Elf truck, so I can work out what the AT Mode switch is, and other things. Am prepping it for a 1500k trip. In a perfect world, I am seeking a manual for an Outback Express but from what I've seen on some other sites, such a beast doesn't exist. Thanks in advanc...
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Jim Moon
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Split system in Jayco Swan or Flamingo?
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Looking for anyone out there who has installed a small split system in a Flamingo or Swan. I have a Flamingo. I reckon it could be just squeezed in on the back wall below the below rear bed? Would probably need to be largely recessed out the back of the van to enable access to the microwave. Bit neverous abo...
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tzjolly
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Fire Extinguisher replacement
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If your van, mobile home etc has a fire extinguisher and it is getting towards 10 yrs old or older it needs to be replaced, I was walking through Aldi yesterday and noticed that they had 1kg powder type A,B &E for sale at $19.99 which is a reasonable price. Should your extinguisher by less than 10 year...
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Push out style motorhome windows
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During some windy weather just prior to Christmas one of the support arms on one of my push out windows snapped off when a strong gust of wind went through. The remaining arm does hold the window open but I need to find a way to 'help' it so that it too does not break, these window parts are really expensive...
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pawsoz
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Gas versus diesel heating?
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Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny
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Spit2
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Colorado Trailer wiring
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As a follow on from my previous trailor plug thread. I have bitten the bullet and got a 12 pin socket and started to change over the car socket to 12 pin. Only problem is the Colorado has 9 wires in the 7 pin plug, with the other two marked as 'Parking Aid Earth' and 'Parking Aid Ground' respectively. I al...
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To generator or not
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We are in two minds about whether we need a generator for our travels - mainly at free camping sites or places with no power available. We are in Tasmania at present but only here for another month and house sitting for 2 weeks of that time. Then we will be travelling north to NT and then down through WA un...
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Travelling Wattos
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Dometic Hatch/Skylight - replace rolling flyscreen
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Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...
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kirraweebob
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trailer plugs
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Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...
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Cadpete
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solar installation quote
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hi all we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves. thx debs and graeme
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rollingstone
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What do people think of Windows 8?
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We had to buy a new laptop (well, we thought we had to but maybe not after all!) and of course it came with Windows 8. Oh boy. Why do they make it so different to Windows 7? Has anyone else struggled with it like I am?
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neilnruth
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Radio in a Coaster Ideas
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We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...
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Murraman
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Towing with Jayco/Fiat Optimum
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Has anyone towed a Suzuki Jimni with a Jayco/Fiat Ducato Optimum motorhome ? Rated towing capacity is 1200kg,Suzuki is about1000kg so I guess an A frame would be the way to go.Suzuki dealers in Adelaide have no idea if this is ok but I'm sure I,ve seen them on the road.Would front wheel drive tractio...
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NoelLee
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Curved awning supports
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We are contemplating getting a set of these for our 25ft Jayco Sterling awning. Half of us is concerned about high winds and the possibility of damage to the van not to mention being blown away if there is a gale. Anybody out here with these fitted? And any advice regarding their reliability?
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handycapped
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4x4 TYRE PRESSURES
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Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...
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