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inverters
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Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...
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marinepics
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Fridge Pilot Light Going Out
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G,day All, I have a Jayco Westport 2000 model and when the side with the fridge vents is facing the wind I can't keep the pilot light going. Has anybody else struck this problem and if so what did they do to fix it. I have spoke to other Jayco owners the only ones who have struck this are people with a Westport...
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Silentp
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Camper Trailer
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Just been looking at a 2013 Jayco Dove camper ,new . Anyone got any comments good or bad of this type of unit
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Wombat 280
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ALDI GENERATOR
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Hello all some time ago I asked if anyone had or knew someone that had purchased a Aldi generator,what they were like,noisy,quiet,heavy and do they do the job they were intended to do. But alas no answers ,so curiosity has the better of me and I'm asking again DOES anyone have one and what are they like...
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bab600
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Generator advice
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I am after advice on what generator to get I already have a yamaha silent version emf3000 but it will not run the airco, it is a bit old so might need looking at, but I am wondering what other people are using. Cheers Andrew
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Crashtac
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Making caravans stable
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Just letting you know that Collyn Rivers has an article Making caravans stable on his web site today. He has already been contacted by some outraged van makers.
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PeterD
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Caravan wired for solar
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On our specifications it states our van has "provision for solar as standard". On discussions with various people I have been advised that I have a connector pin that has provision for it to be connected to the car via seven small pins as normal and in addition it has 5 larger pins for connect...
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Johnty
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Caravan Wiring
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I've seen mention of poor wiring and various faults with 240v wiring in caravans on this forum but have now seen it for myself. Currently we are at day 4 stripping the cladding from our van as it has come adrift from the frame It has been a bit of an eye opener as far as poor quality workmanship goes but the w...
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Brenda and Alan
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Wire for solar panels
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Hi, Where can I buy good quality wire for wiring up a solar panel system I am looking for 6mm to 8mm and about 15 metres. John.
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Mr Red
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New high-tech van shell construction techniques?
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Despite the photo on the left, I really have a 7yo Avan Rhys hard top which is very comfortable, tows well and - except for the fact that we would love a shower & toilet - is great for our current needs. But I have recently seen an Elddis (English van totally redesigned for Australian conditions) that...
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Stratman77
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ANYONE SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN AUSTRALIA?
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Hi everyone. Id like to get these but can only find them overseas. Has anyone found them here in Australia? Cheers Didi -- Edited by didi on Tuesday 11th of November 2014 11:39:58 AM
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didi
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Electric Awning compared to Conventional
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Seeking info from people who have had both , Electric Awning and Conventional . Looking at a M/home with Electric one already on it , are they too flimsy , can they be firmed up . Cheers Mick
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goldcoaster
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Power Meter for Van Battery
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Hi! I was never happy with the battery condition LED display in my Avan, so I fitted a cheap - but incredibly clever - digital power meter from Ebay OK. I will only handle 25 amps, but since my charge cable is protected by a 25A fuse, it is quite safe. It can also monitor minor loads like lights, etc. and gi...
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Stratman77
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Electric Brake problem.
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Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...
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hako
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Warning re Web cams
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Website streams video from webcams left with default password View Online10 November 2014 Website streams video from webcams left with default password : Alert Priority Moderate A website called Insecam has been set up which claims to aggregate live footage from internet connected cam...
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oldtrack123
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what to buy
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Hi looking for some please and I know its probally been asked before, I am buying a new van and wondering what make of weight distribution setup to buy, TIA kacey
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Kacey and Angie
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ScanGauge ( 2 or E )
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Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time
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Gundog
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Ford Ranger
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Is there any of our members with a older Ford Ranger PJ or PK that has removed the air reflector inside the airfilter box, the one what is pop rivet to the outer skin of the airbox If so did it made a difference in performance and fuel consumption ??? Regards John
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Cruising Cruze
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Dashcam options
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Looking around for a dash cam found a couple of units that gave me more options at an acceptable price. I purchased a Mobius camera, around $79 and a fraction bigger than a packet of Tic-Tacs with a host of features that suited me. I didn't want a Dashcam with a screen, I wanted one that would do time lapse,...
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GMJM
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Map based itinerary planner.
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I'm looking for an easy to use map based itinerary planner/builder, need to be able to save and retrieve results so that I can add to the map and share results with others.
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Santa
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