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exa41 · exa41

I have fitted another 140watt poly crystalline panel to the camper for a total now of 380 watts , Yesterday (sunday ) was a really good solar day and the panels were pumping 15volts. When driving the solar panels were fooling the campers alternator through the VSR and triggering the indicator light u...

GOM · GOM

Hi - I've got a stuck Camec three way door. The inner and outer doors have engaged at the middle and bottom of the door, but not at the top. The door is closed on the caravan, and unlatches from the frame at the middle and bottom, but not at the top (the outer door simply comes away at the top leaving the inner d...

Twodogs · Twodogs

Hi just bought an older pop top van. The fridge seems to light when switched to gas but goes out soon after. Any tips appreciated, not sure whether it can be fixed or may need replacing. Would like it to run on gas as would not always have electricity available. Also where would I take it to be repaired? t...

circlek · circlek

Hi, we have just traded our 2002 Supreme Quest Poptop (19') in for a 2006 Jayco Stirling, 21'6" caravan. The poptop towed really well behind our Nissan Navara Dual Cab, no problems with sway at all. We're considering have ESC fitted for towing the new van, can anyone give me feedback on this, than...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. Another question from he-who-listens-but-knows-little, When at Tambo in September, a seemingly knowledgeable chap advised me that have a second set of back springs fitted to our 2010 Ford G6E sedan that we use to tow our pop-top would raise the tow vehicle's rear and thus assist in...

circlek · circlek

Hi, we have only just purchased our 2006 Jayco Stirling caravan, we haven't used it as yet, have only had it a few weeks. I notice that everytime I go inside, the light in the shower is on. We turn it off and the next time we go in, it's on again. Anyone know what the problem is?? Thanks.

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

I would like to know what satellite TV systems are available when out on the road. Is there any free Sat TV stations? Who are the providers ? What do I need? What are the costs? M&D

Collo · Collo

When free camping and you decide to turn in for the night...should I leave the gas hot water on or turn off. I'm guessing they operate like a domestic hws with a pilot light? Thanks, Collo.

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

Can any one tell me where to get a 12v screw jack to replace my jockey wheel? Not to actually replace it but to take its place during initial setup. I am continually having to remove my jockey wheel and reposition it to get enough height. The other day at work I saw an electronic screwjack fitted to a van and...

revemike · revemike

i am currently researching the purchase of a new tow tug. I currently tow my Retreat with a Prado and while it is doing the job okay the ball weight exceeds the legal limit (I have tried everything to reduce it but without success). To remain safe and legal I am going to upgrade... My intention is to eventu...

Olley46 · Olley46

Would a IC 1500 Projecta battery charger be alright to charge 20AH Premium deep cycle Battery ,only 20 AH. Lance C.

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday, I collect old odd bod tools ,a number of my old time clients have ,over the years kindly offered me various items and I have restored them and have a large wall that I proudly display them. Yesterday an old chap gave me 4 items 3 of which I was familiar with ,however this small item has me baffled.I pl...

Jonathan · Jonathan

Hi Guys .. I have this stove in my Caravan (Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven) .. It's now just on 11 months old. Have had continuous problems with supply of gas to 2 of the 3 burners topside (not in the oven) .. These are the 2 larger burners .. the smaller burner has always worked when required. There are ti...

meetoo · meetoo

I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...

My Beach Shak · My Beach Shak

I bought a 160W Folding solar panel with regulator for my van. On the last trip - last day - it fell flat from a gust of wind while I was elsewhere. When put up again I noticed a RED light on the regulator, Subsequent checks since I have been home show that the regulator has shorted... The distributor I bou...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, just got a reversing camera installed on our Triton - not a cheap one - decent size screen etc. But we are disappointed at the vision, or maybe the distortion (?) When looking at cars coming up behind us on the screen, they seem far away but looking back, they are just a couple of car lengths aw...

Allany · Allany

I am looking for a camp type stove to run off the bayonet fitting on my van it needs to initally have its own regulator so that it will run off the van regulator when the hoses are changed i want a 2 burner stove with wind shield Allan

madcart · madcart

Hi how can I remove the grill on a 2014 ranger. I have removed the pins?? across the top plastic and the grill leans forward with the plastic still attached . Then I cannot see how it is attached at the bottom. The purpose of this is to check for obstructions / deris thanks Dizzy

tonyd · tonyd

Recently changed my favourite (old) mobile over from Telstra to Aldi, including getting a new number. I have NOT given the new number to anyone, but I have had calls on the phone from people who had the old number. How does this happen? I can't imagine Telstra passes the calls on if people call the old num...

Gundog · Gundog

Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system

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	solar (Preview) I have fitted another 140watt poly crystalline panel to the camper for a total now of 380 watts , Yesterday (sunday ) was a really good solar day and the panels were pumping 15volts. When driving the solar panels were fooling the campers alternator through the VSR and triggering the indicator light u...	exa41	4	1023	03:07 PM Dec 2, 2014 by meetoo
	Caravan Door Stuck (Preview) Hi - I've got a stuck Camec three way door. The inner and outer doors have engaged at the middle and bottom of the door, but not at the top. The door is closed on the caravan, and unlatches from the frame at the middle and bottom, but not at the top (the outer door simply comes away at the top leaving the inner d...	GOM	5	2213	09:14 AM Dec 2, 2014 by littledick
	Gas fridge not working (Preview) Hi just bought an older pop top van. The fridge seems to light when switched to gas but goes out soon after. Any tips appreciated, not sure whether it can be fixed or may need replacing. Would like it to run on gas as would not always have electricity available. Also where would I take it to be repaired? t...	Twodogs	15	1386	06:55 PM Dec 1, 2014 by Twodogs
	Feedback on ESC (Preview) Hi, we have just traded our 2002 Supreme Quest Poptop (19') in for a 2006 Jayco Stirling, 21'6" caravan. The poptop towed really well behind our Nissan Navara Dual Cab, no problems with sway at all. We're considering have ESC fitted for towing the new van, can anyone give me feedback on this, than...	circlek	8	1866	05:28 PM Dec 1, 2014 by circlek
	Extra set of springs (Preview) Hello everyone. Another question from he-who-listens-but-knows-little, When at Tambo in September, a seemingly knowledgeable chap advised me that have a second set of back springs fitted to our 2010 Ford G6E sedan that we use to tow our pop-top would raise the tow vehicle's rear and thus assist in...	Kev Pearce	9	877	02:04 PM Dec 1, 2014 by Kev Pearce
	Shower light in Jayco Stirling (Preview) Hi, we have only just purchased our 2006 Jayco Stirling caravan, we haven't used it as yet, have only had it a few weeks. I notice that everytime I go inside, the light in the shower is on. We turn it off and the next time we go in, it's on again. Anyone know what the problem is?? Thanks.	circlek	7	1278	07:43 AM Dec 1, 2014 by dorian
	Satellite TV (Preview) I would like to know what satellite TV systems are available when out on the road. Is there any free Sat TV stations? Who are the providers ? What do I need? What are the costs? M&D	MarkandDeb	15	1464	10:54 PM Nov 30, 2014 by jon641
	Gas Hot water . Leave on or not? (Preview) When free camping and you decide to turn in for the night...should I leave the gas hot water on or turn off. I'm guessing they operate like a domestic hws with a pilot light? Thanks, Collo.	Collo	17	1752	08:34 PM Nov 30, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Electric 12vDC screw jack and Masters generators. (Preview) Can any one tell me where to get a 12v screw jack to replace my jockey wheel? Not to actually replace it but to take its place during initial setup. I am continually having to remove my jockey wheel and reposition it to get enough height. The other day at work I saw an electronic screwjack fitted to a van and...	MarkandDeb	4	709	08:09 PM Nov 30, 2014 by Olley46
	Newton Metres question (Preview) i am currently researching the purchase of a new tow tug. I currently tow my Retreat with a Prado and while it is doing the job okay the ball weight exceeds the legal limit (I have tried everything to reduce it but without success). To remain safe and legal I am going to upgrade... My intention is to eventu...	revemike	7	1627	02:04 PM Nov 30, 2014 by revemike
	Battery charger (Preview) Would a IC 1500 Projecta battery charger be alright to charge 20AH Premium deep cycle Battery ,only 20 AH. Lance C.	Olley46	2	719	08:48 PM Nov 29, 2014 by Olley46
	What does one use this for ? (Preview) Gday, I collect old odd bod tools ,a number of my old time clients have ,over the years kindly offered me various items and I have restored them and have a large wall that I proudly display them. Yesterday an old chap gave me 4 items 3 of which I was familiar with ,however this small item has me baffled.I pl...	moamajohn	16	2144	06:12 PM Nov 29, 2014 by exa41
	RE: Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven combination .. (Preview) Hi Guys .. I have this stove in my Caravan (Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven) .. It's now just on 11 months old. Have had continuous problems with supply of gas to 2 of the 3 burners topside (not in the oven) .. These are the 2 larger burners .. the smaller burner has always worked when required. There are ti...	Jonathan	8	4445	07:48 AM Nov 29, 2014 by Jonathan
	12volt fitout on older van (Preview) I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...	meetoo	2	1633	08:18 PM Nov 28, 2014 by meetoo
	SOLAR - Check your panel(s) Regulator (Preview) I bought a 160W Folding solar panel with regulator for my van. On the last trip - last day - it fell flat from a gust of wind while I was elsewhere. When put up again I noticed a RED light on the regulator, Subsequent checks since I have been home show that the regulator has shorted... The distributor I bou...	My Beach Shak	8	1514	06:24 PM Nov 28, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Reversing camera (Preview) Hi Campers, just got a reversing camera installed on our Triton - not a cheap one - decent size screen etc. But we are disappointed at the vision, or maybe the distortion (?) When looking at cars coming up behind us on the screen, they seem far away but looking back, they are just a couple of car lengths aw...	Jay-Jay	8	1290	12:17 AM Nov 28, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	portable stove (Preview) I am looking for a camp type stove to run off the bayonet fitting on my van it needs to initally have its own regulator so that it will run off the van regulator when the hoses are changed i want a 2 burner stove with wind shield Allan	Allany	11	2439	10:47 PM Nov 27, 2014 by D and D
	Ranger grill removal (Preview) Hi how can I remove the grill on a 2014 ranger. I have removed the pins?? across the top plastic and the grill leans forward with the plastic still attached . Then I cannot see how it is attached at the bottom. The purpose of this is to check for obstructions / deris thanks Dizzy	madcart	2	959	10:34 AM Nov 27, 2014 by madcart
	Mobile phone numbers (Preview) Recently changed my favourite (old) mobile over from Telstra to Aldi, including getting a new number. I have NOT given the new number to anyone, but I have had calls on the phone from people who had the old number. How does this happen? I can't imagine Telstra passes the calls on if people call the old num...	tonyd	5	939	08:45 PM Nov 26, 2014 by exa41
	GPS Trackers (Preview) Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system	Gundog	1	645	06:51 AM Nov 26, 2014 by dorian
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