Techies' Corner

robo24 · robo24

We have a standard winegard antenna and invariably have poor reception.Am considering the update winegard to attach to current fixings or maybe a dome type 360 degree roof antenna.OR do we go satellite.Would appreciate any input.

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have two 100Ahr batteries in the van and a 120W solar panel on the roof feeding through a 30A regulator. The van has a Setec ST35-11 power supply unit. I what to be able to connect my 120W portable solar panel with regulator to the van batteries. Can this be done by simply connecting the panel directl...

Shadow · Shadow

Hi Forum, I would welcome comments on the following. I visited my local Camec store yesterday to enquire abot froll out awnings. It was suggested to me that the Carefree brand was the best for my Pop Top application but as i only have 5cm from the top of the door frame to the top of the Van (excluding the pop...

Gezza · Gezza

Hi every one. I'm the new boy on the block as I just joined your forum yesterday, although I've been on the road for the last 40 years. (We've been running 4WD safaris all over Aust). Now has anyone got any comments on the service of these Toxic Tech phones that use only one satellite? We've been using Irid...

Cloak · Cloak

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/australian-scientists-announce-solar-energy-084810326.html

briche · briche

as we look at next year to finally get back on the road after 12 months I am wanting to ask the question, how well do Dometic 3 way fridges operate on 12volt. I have it all wired from the Aux battery in the tug via a motion detector to disconnect when stopped. Due to the circumstances that we found our sel...

D and D · D and D

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=760509700653502

Stratman77 · Stratman77

http://www.ledshoponline.com/caravan-motorhome-rv/G4-bi-pin-LED-bulbs

fate1 · fate1

I am hoping someone local to Bendigo can put me onto a REPUTABLE caravan maintenance business that can sort out one brake constantly locking up. There are so many 'in the game' claiming to be specialists with brake repairs etc. Has anyone within the Forum had a good experience and can recommend someon...

Crackles · Crackles

good evening all and season greetings to all, To my query and I will apologies if it has been covered before but I think I may have a problem. I recently purchased a 200w solar panel so I got the better half to pick up a second battery in town. Not knowing I installed the battery in series with our original ba...

Lizz · Lizz

Hi there, I have recently bought a deep cycle battery for my little camper trailer. I have no fridge, only use the power for charging phone and tablet, fan and LED light. I do have a little solar panel (only 20 Watt), and am going away just for a week soon. Do you reckon that would be enough? and do I just al...

jon641 · jon641

Is it true that the solar panel will only charge lead acid deep cycle house batteries to a maximum of approx 80%, as against gel batteries that will fully charge ?

Karlene · Karlene

Our Lemair 2kg washing machine uses a large (60L) amount of water and weighs 16kgs (empty). I'd like to remove it to save weight, then replace it with a big bucket to wash and then use a separate dryer to spin the water out of the clothes. I see a thread from a couple of years ago about "The Laundry Pod...

meetoo · meetoo

Hi, somebody know where to get suitable containers with a lid to catch sink water runoff when in 'leave no trace' places? What is a suitable size? There is so much to get organized, but slowly getting through it all. Cheers, John

D and D · D and D

http://www.gorvmarine.com.au/portfolio/rainman-desalinator-21-petrol-50-70lph/

didi · didi

Hi guys. I have an old pioneer audio system in my sprinter 2004 (radio CD DVD TV etc). Basically it crackels like *** especially when another vehicle passes. The static is really bad, even when switched off! Also the Cd is HOT- when it comes out. Hot enough to fry eggs on it! Everyone I see just wants to se...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a genuine Ford towbar, I have the option on a genuine complete hitch brand new for $100. Any positive or negative comments about the hitch

gerard gue · gerard gue

When on the road is it better to recharge my iPad via a usbcar charger or via an inverter (pure sine) thank you and bye cheers

meetoo · meetoo

I am in the midst of setting up the van up for 12 Volt. I 'm sure it is a personal thing and varies for everybody but can you give me some ideas please of what is perhaps the 'normal' number of days most 'nomads' 12 volt power supplies lasts for with their solar before they need to head for 240 volt? Freec...

didi · didi

Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi

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	tv reception (Preview) We have a standard winegard antenna and invariably have poor reception.Am considering the update winegard to attach to current fixings or maybe a dome type 360 degree roof antenna.OR do we go satellite.Would appreciate any input.	robo24	11	1422	03:33 PM Dec 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Connecting a portable solar panel (Preview) I have two 100Ahr batteries in the van and a 120W solar panel on the roof feeding through a 30A regulator. The van has a Setec ST35-11 power supply unit. I what to be able to connect my 120W portable solar panel with regulator to the van batteries. Can this be done by simply connecting the panel directl...	Gus1949	7	1660	10:50 PM Dec 10, 2014 by Sharke
	Roll out awning for Pop Top ! (Preview) Hi Forum, I would welcome comments on the following. I visited my local Camec store yesterday to enquire abot froll out awnings. It was suggested to me that the Carefree brand was the best for my Pop Top application but as i only have 5cm from the top of the door frame to the top of the Van (excluding the pop...	Shadow	4	1559	10:33 PM Dec 10, 2014 by jon641
	Toxic Tech sat. phones. (Preview) Hi every one. I'm the new boy on the block as I just joined your forum yesterday, although I've been on the road for the last 40 years. (We've been running 4WD safaris all over Aust). Now has anyone got any comments on the service of these Toxic Tech phones that use only one satellite? We've been using Irid...	Gezza	7	1356	06:41 PM Dec 10, 2014 by PeterD
	Aussie know how on sola panel research. (Preview) https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/australian-scientists-announce-solar-energy-084810326.html	Cloak	5	1037	04:07 PM Dec 9, 2014 by Plendo
	Dometic fridge on 12 volts (Preview) as we look at next year to finally get back on the road after 12 months I am wanting to ask the question, how well do Dometic 3 way fridges operate on 12volt. I have it all wired from the Aux battery in the tug via a motion detector to disconnect when stopped. Due to the circumstances that we found our sel...	briche	11	1768	11:19 PM Dec 8, 2014 by Quanger
	Light Bars and where they can be fitted (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=760509700653502	D and D	7	1559	07:25 PM Dec 8, 2014 by rockylizard
	Avan LED replacements for quartz halogen lamps (Preview) http://www.ledshoponline.com/caravan-motorhome-rv/G4-bi-pin-LED-bulbs	Stratman77	10	1679	06:24 PM Dec 8, 2014 by 03_Troopy
	Electric brakes - one wheel locking up (Preview) I am hoping someone local to Bendigo can put me onto a REPUTABLE caravan maintenance business that can sort out one brake constantly locking up. There are so many 'in the game' claiming to be specialists with brake repairs etc. Has anyone within the Forum had a good experience and can recommend someon...	fate1	3	2056	03:49 PM Dec 8, 2014 by KevKim37
	Mis matched Batteries (Preview) good evening all and season greetings to all, To my query and I will apologies if it has been covered before but I think I may have a problem. I recently purchased a 200w solar panel so I got the better half to pick up a second battery in town. Not knowing I installed the battery in series with our original ba...	Crackles	9	1238	01:15 PM Dec 8, 2014 by exa41
	Deep cycle battery (Preview) Hi there, I have recently bought a deep cycle battery for my little camper trailer. I have no fridge, only use the power for charging phone and tablet, fan and LED light. I do have a little solar panel (only 20 Watt), and am going away just for a week soon. Do you reckon that would be enough? and do I just al...	Lizz	6	1394	07:44 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Lizz
	Solar panel charging Lead Acid Batteries (Preview) Is it true that the solar panel will only charge lead acid deep cycle house batteries to a maximum of approx 80%, as against gel batteries that will fully charge ?	jon641	19	1758	03:44 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Jaahn
	Spin dryer for caravan (Preview) Our Lemair 2kg washing machine uses a large (60L) amount of water and weighs 16kgs (empty). I'd like to remove it to save weight, then replace it with a big bucket to wash and then use a separate dryer to spin the water out of the clothes. I see a thread from a couple of years ago about "The Laundry Pod...	Karlene	3	1355	03:18 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Karlene
	Sink water containers (Preview) Hi, somebody know where to get suitable containers with a lid to catch sink water runoff when in 'leave no trace' places? What is a suitable size? There is so much to get organized, but slowly getting through it all. Cheers, John	meetoo	14	1926	08:16 PM Dec 6, 2014 by rockylizard
	Reverse Osmosis Potable Water Maker (Preview) http://www.gorvmarine.com.au/portfolio/rainman-desalinator-21-petrol-50-70lph/	D and D	5	1713	07:15 PM Dec 6, 2014 by Phil C
	A Glitch with the Pioneer Audio. (Preview) Hi guys. I have an old pioneer audio system in my sprinter 2004 (radio CD DVD TV etc). Basically it crackels like *** especially when another vehicle passes. The static is really bad, even when switched off! Also the Cd is HOT- when it comes out. Hot enough to fry eggs on it! Everyone I see just wants to se...	didi	7	1010	12:50 PM Dec 6, 2014 by didi
	FORD LDH (WDH) (Preview) I have a genuine Ford towbar, I have the option on a genuine complete hitch brand new for $100. Any positive or negative comments about the hitch	Gundog	6	921	10:51 AM Dec 6, 2014 by Gundog
	Best way to recharge an ipad (Preview) When on the road is it better to recharge my iPad via a usbcar charger or via an inverter (pure sine) thank you and bye cheers	gerard gue	11	1412	10:12 AM Dec 6, 2014 by patrolst
	How Long. (Preview) I am in the midst of setting up the van up for 12 Volt. I 'm sure it is a personal thing and varies for everybody but can you give me some ideas please of what is perhaps the 'normal' number of days most 'nomads' 12 volt power supplies lasts for with their solar before they need to head for 240 volt? Freec...	meetoo	19	2525	07:35 PM Dec 5, 2014 by robo24
	Anyone know Sprinters?? (Preview) Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi	didi	6	651	02:18 PM Dec 5, 2014 by didi
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