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Shadow · Shadow

Hi Forum, I am thinking of getting a Gentrax inverter generator for my Van has anyone had any experience with these are they good or rubbish. I know the saying you get what you pay for but Honda etc are so expensive. Your comments are most welcome Regards Shadow

Phil C · Phil C

Here are the reasons as some of you know I suffer a rather nasty mental disorder, today I have let someone get under my skin again. to my friends I wish you all the best and safe travels, now if I can find the delete account button that will be next take care -- Edited by Webmaster on Tuesday 16th of December 2...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Thanks to those who have provided advice on connecting a portable solar panel to my van. Next issue to deal with is the amount of battery capacity needed as we have a Wacoe RPD215 compressor fridge and we intend to free camp wherever possible, but not for weeks at a time, maybe four or five days maximum....

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi new folk to this forum, If any new person is reluctant to post a question for any reason - please check out the archives. There are stacks and stacks of good info there. Probably cover just about anything you would need to know about caravanning and camping. And I ask that no-one bother to add to th...

feet01 · feet01

Hi We just bought a new 200 series cruiser, our second one, we want to fit a roofrack. we have decided on a fullsize aluminium. The question is : do we fit it close to the roof, or have it up on longer feet? we're thinking ease of cleaning the roof. What are some of your thoughts please. Cheers, Hans and Judy

Trevor law · Trevor law

I have a few question to ask I am thinking of installing a dc-dc charger as near as possible to my 2 x 120ah calcium house batteries .because when we travelling I don't get a full charge I also thinking of putting 450 watt solar on the roof iknow when we travel the solar will charge the battery's .at the mo...

frangipani · frangipani

Does anyone have one of these, I understand there in Australia now, only 220v, would like some feed back. Also can it be attached to the existing Solar panels, or does one have to buy the portable ones?

Papou · Papou

Is there a legal size for these stickers to back of Caravan and either side of van okay to be placed ??..

didi · didi

Hi guys I have decided on a portable solar system as opposed to a rooftop one, as I need to park in shade where I can, and hope to be in one spot for a week at a time (free camping). I have a small Camec bar fridge, LED lighting, and need to use my laptop daily for couple of hours and recharge my phone. I also have a...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

My 2005 Jayco Heritage fibreglass van has lost the clear coat on one side wall but the other three walls are ok, has anyone experienced this and what can be done to fix it I await the wisdom of our members as I am sure you will know how to fix this problem.

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have downsized to a 1999 poptop, which I intend to travel in next year. I am assuming the attached photo is of circuit breakers only, as there is no test switch. If this is so can a earth leakage protection device be fitted to the existing set up. Would a van of this vintage have dual pole switching on the...

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...

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	Gentrax inverter generators ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi Forum, I am thinking of getting a Gentrax inverter generator for my Van has anyone had any experience with these are they good or rubbish. I know the saying you get what you pay for but Honda etc are so expensive. Your comments are most welcome Regards Shadow	Shadow	41	16637	06:37 PM Dec 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	I'm leaving this forum today (closed) (Preview) Here are the reasons as some of you know I suffer a rather nasty mental disorder, today I have let someone get under my skin again. to my friends I wish you all the best and safe travels, now if I can find the delete account button that will be next take care -- Edited by Webmaster on Tuesday 16th of December 2...	Phil C	3	1593	06:09 PM Dec 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	Average power consumption (Preview) Thanks to those who have provided advice on connecting a portable solar panel to my van. Next issue to deal with is the amount of battery capacity needed as we have a Wacoe RPD215 compressor fridge and we intend to free camp wherever possible, but not for weeks at a time, maybe four or five days maximum....	Gus1949	9	1696	04:02 PM Dec 16, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Archives (Preview) Hi new folk to this forum, If any new person is reluctant to post a question for any reason - please check out the archives. There are stacks and stacks of good info there. Probably cover just about anything you would need to know about caravanning and camping. And I ask that no-one bother to add to th...	Jay-Jay	8	890	03:01 PM Dec 16, 2014 by 03_Troopy
	Roofrack for 200 cruiser (Preview) Hi We just bought a new 200 series cruiser, our second one, we want to fit a roofrack. we have decided on a fullsize aluminium. The question is : do we fit it close to the roof, or have it up on longer feet? we're thinking ease of cleaning the roof. What are some of your thoughts please. Cheers, Hans and Judy	feet01	5	812	01:10 PM Dec 16, 2014 by 03_Troopy
	Solar panels (Preview) I have a few question to ask I am thinking of installing a dc-dc charger as near as possible to my 2 x 120ah calcium house batteries .because when we travelling I don't get a full charge I also thinking of putting 450 watt solar on the roof iknow when we travel the solar will charge the battery's .at the mo...	Trevor law	3	1103	12:18 PM Dec 16, 2014 by Trevor law
	Yeti solar generators? (Preview) Does anyone have one of these, I understand there in Australia now, only 220v, would like some feed back. Also can it be attached to the existing Solar panels, or does one have to buy the portable ones?	frangipani	1	644	12:34 PM Dec 15, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle Stickers (Preview) Is there a legal size for these stickers to back of Caravan and either side of van okay to be placed ??..	Papou	23	2362	08:21 AM Dec 14, 2014 by Bill B
	DO I HAVE ENOUGH PORTABLE SOLAR? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys I have decided on a portable solar system as opposed to a rooftop one, as I need to park in shade where I can, and hope to be in one spot for a week at a time (free camping). I have a small Camec bar fridge, LED lighting, and need to use my laptop daily for couple of hours and recharge my phone. I also have a...	didi	35	2267	09:27 AM Dec 13, 2014 by didi
	Clear coat on Jayco van (Preview) My 2005 Jayco Heritage fibreglass van has lost the clear coat on one side wall but the other three walls are ok, has anyone experienced this and what can be done to fix it I await the wisdom of our members as I am sure you will know how to fix this problem.	aussietraveller	7	1325	12:02 AM Dec 12, 2014 by aussietraveller
	240volt PROTECTION (Preview) I have downsized to a 1999 poptop, which I intend to travel in next year. I am assuming the attached photo is of circuit breakers only, as there is no test switch. If this is so can a earth leakage protection device be fitted to the existing set up. Would a van of this vintage have dual pole switching on the...	wasn_me	6	1042	09:15 PM Dec 11, 2014 by Phil C
	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	1453	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	1733	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	1604	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	1385	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	1063	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	1835	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	1591	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	1707	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	2097	03:49 PM Dec 8, 2014 by KevKim37
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