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aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When I was conducting the current draw tests re our vans appliances the aircon would not cut in to test the cooling current draw. I was told today that the aircon will not cool until the temp is above 17 degrees. Anyone know if this is correct? Aussie Paul.

Geoff · Geoff

I'm wondering whether I should wire a battery charger directly onto the vehicle battery of my Fiat Ducato (Jayco Optimum) to be plugged into the mains when parked in a Caravan Park for a few days. I recently replaced the battery which was 3.5 years old, so I am looking at doing this for a brand new batter...

DEBnWEG · DEBnWEG

Hello fellow GN Forummers We have started to get very squeeeeeky floorboards in our Jayco. Any simple advice on how to fix /stop? getting underneath the van seems to be very difficult, so I have not been under to see the board joins or anything. We have put some carpet runners down as the floor gets very c...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have been talking to a couple of big 4x4 accessary suppliers and fitters about fitting a duel battery system to my Colorado. If I decide to go down that road so to speak. Number one, lets say (A) said it can't go under the bonnet as the computer is in the way so the second battery must go in the tub section....

SnowT · SnowT

As the heading say's.. I took the bus along with a group of people away for the Long Weekend.. We headed from Melbourne to the mountains of NSW to try to catch a trout or 2.. - As some of you know My Bus has a 24v/240v Lithium Powered system.. At the time of leaving the Batteries were at a SOC[State of Charge...

Christeenj · Christeenj

Hi all we have a Coronet and our access from the street goes up quite sharply. We have put pieces of timber across the gutter but it is really the angle of the concrete from the fence to the gutter that is the problem. the easy riders scrape along the concrete. we were going to have made some steel panels bu...

Lomes · Lomes

Hi everyone we have a bus which seem to keep letting water in along the windows have rescaled some and it did rain for weeks without a leak ya all fixed I thought but no after 2months more leaks. now I'm thinking of maybe fitting some sort of guttering / moulding to the roof to stop the water running dow...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

hi, I have purchased and assembled two 150mm PVC (2M) pipes to store my annex poles, folding ladder, and fishing rods. Am thinking of attaching one to the rear bumper of the caravan and the second across the front of the van on "A" frame close to van body .. in our case behind gas bottles ... Ru...

Crashtac · Crashtac

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unfortunately I can not buy clearview mirrors for it, I contacted the company that makes them and they are develpoing them for 2010 Grand Cherokees onwards. Does anyone have an old set off anything really even damaged they don't want so I can see if I can make an adaptor...

Noelene · Noelene

Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks

Marken · Marken

Hi everyone I am considering installing a PSW Projecta IP1000 into my caravan so the beloved can use her (low wattage) travelling hairdryer and other assorted devices (camera chargers etc). I am a bit confused how and where I am going to install it as I believe that the battery leads should be as short a...

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

Our Fiat Ducato scissor jack (supplied) broke on it's first use and we're now wondering what to replace it with. Any suggestions as we have a 23' Conquest and are planning long trips. Our initial search online has shown height variations, which might not be satisfactory.

Noelene · Noelene

Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks

SnowT · SnowT

As you might of guessed I own a coaster.. a 1994 Model.. I have an issue with the side swing door... It Looks Fine in Auto Lock mode.. ie it closes But I can not lock it in manual Mode.. I have taken the Door cover off and there is a electric Soliniod with a up and down position it is stuck in the Down position wh...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

In some locations Caltex have included a fourth nozzel on the diesel pumps which is confusing the location identification of the real diesel hose The new units are labeled in orange and operate the same as a normal diesel pump having the same lift to activate pump mechanism . The handle signage reads N...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Reading the post below about batteries confirmed I know stuff all about solar and batteries. I had mine set up by professionals so accept it is done properly but I still have unanswered questions. I have 2x agm gel 100ah batteries. 2x 140 watt panels, a ctek 1400 charger for when on 240. a redarc solar c...

Dougwe · Dougwe

For a caravan. I was told about these today. Does anyone know about them? heard about them? what are they like? etc. $2,750

Hendo · Hendo

If i bought a an Isuzu D-Max then fitted a Climax Suspension Lift Kit, non factory bull bar, side steps, dual battery, snorkel, custom made canopy with boat rack etc would I void the 5 year warranty Hendo

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all Now I know we have our favorites BUT my contract with Telstra comes up soon and I want the best mobile and mobile internet service I can get. It will be interesting to see who says what. RIP Robin Williams, nanno nanno. Safe travels

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, Hope someone knows what to do. I have been researching cars for sale and ads pop up for no reason (like tv ads) .and it is using up my data. do you know what I have to do to stop them?thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 31st of August 2014 08:40:30 AM

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	Coleman aircon not cooling... (Preview) When I was conducting the current draw tests re our vans appliances the aircon would not cut in to test the cooling current draw. I was told today that the aircon will not cool until the temp is above 17 degrees. Anyone know if this is correct? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	334	07:25 PM Sep 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Charging a Motorhome vehicle battery while parked up (Preview) I'm wondering whether I should wire a battery charger directly onto the vehicle battery of my Fiat Ducato (Jayco Optimum) to be plugged into the mains when parked in a Caravan Park for a few days. I recently replaced the battery which was 3.5 years old, so I am looking at doing this for a brand new batter...	Geoff	12	2319	01:50 PM Sep 9, 2014 by SnowT
	Squeeeeeeeky floorboards (Preview) Hello fellow GN Forummers We have started to get very squeeeeeky floorboards in our Jayco. Any simple advice on how to fix /stop? getting underneath the van seems to be very difficult, so I have not been under to see the board joins or anything. We have put some carpet runners down as the floor gets very c...	DEBnWEG	11	1444	12:30 PM Sep 9, 2014 by Phil C
	DUEL BATTERY IN COLORADO TWIN CAB (Preview) I have been talking to a couple of big 4x4 accessary suppliers and fitters about fitting a duel battery system to my Colorado. If I decide to go down that road so to speak. Number one, lets say (A) said it can't go under the bonnet as the computer is in the way so the second battery must go in the tub section....	Dougwe	20	8650	07:21 PM Sep 8, 2014 by mr glassies
	The bus hit the Road.. (Preview) As the heading say's.. I took the bus along with a group of people away for the Long Weekend.. We headed from Melbourne to the mountains of NSW to try to catch a trout or 2.. - As some of you know My Bus has a 24v/240v Lithium Powered system.. At the time of leaving the Batteries were at a SOC[State of Charge...	SnowT	20	1716	06:47 PM Sep 8, 2014 by SnowT
	Driveway crossovers (Preview) Hi all we have a Coronet and our access from the street goes up quite sharply. We have put pieces of timber across the gutter but it is really the angle of the concrete from the fence to the gutter that is the problem. the easy riders scrape along the concrete. we were going to have made some steel panels bu...	Christeenj	7	1211	10:37 PM Sep 7, 2014 by Philw
	Leaking windows on bus / motorhome (Preview) Hi everyone we have a bus which seem to keep letting water in along the windows have rescaled some and it did rain for weeks without a leak ya all fixed I thought but no after 2months more leaks. now I'm thinking of maybe fitting some sort of guttering / moulding to the roof to stop the water running dow...	Lomes	6	936	01:17 PM Sep 7, 2014 by Gwian
	Attaching Storage Tubes to caravan (Preview) hi, I have purchased and assembled two 150mm PVC (2M) pipes to store my annex poles, folding ladder, and fishing rods. Am thinking of attaching one to the rear bumper of the caravan and the second across the front of the van on "A" frame close to van body .. in our case behind gas bottles ... Ru...	Nomad1946	13	19584	10:10 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Cupie
	Clearview Mirrors (Preview) I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unfortunately I can not buy clearview mirrors for it, I contacted the company that makes them and they are develpoing them for 2010 Grand Cherokees onwards. Does anyone have an old set off anything really even damaged they don't want so I can see if I can make an adaptor...	Crashtac	8	1219	09:39 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	portable /fridge/frezzer (Preview) Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks	Noelene	3	660	04:10 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Radar
	Pure Sine Wave inverter (Preview) Hi everyone I am considering installing a PSW Projecta IP1000 into my caravan so the beloved can use her (low wattage) travelling hairdryer and other assorted devices (camera chargers etc). I am a bit confused how and where I am going to install it as I believe that the battery leads should be as short a...	Marken	6	1147	02:07 PM Sep 6, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Motorhome jacks (Preview) Our Fiat Ducato scissor jack (supplied) broke on it's first use and we're now wondering what to replace it with. Any suggestions as we have a 23' Conquest and are planning long trips. Our initial search online has shown height variations, which might not be satisfactory.	Lilliputians	4	1380	07:49 PM Sep 5, 2014 by Baggie
	portable /fridge/frezzer (Preview) Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks	Noelene	5	787	07:21 PM Sep 5, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	question For coaster Owner's ??? (Preview) As you might of guessed I own a coaster.. a 1994 Model.. I have an issue with the side swing door... It Looks Fine in Auto Lock mode.. ie it closes But I can not lock it in manual Mode.. I have taken the Door cover off and there is a electric Soliniod with a up and down position it is stuck in the Down position wh...	SnowT	11	1054	05:24 PM Sep 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Fuel Pump Warning (Preview) In some locations Caltex have included a fourth nozzel on the diesel pumps which is confusing the location identification of the real diesel hose The new units are labeled in orange and operate the same as a normal diesel pump having the same lift to activate pump mechanism . The handle signage reads N...	Wombat 280	14	1639	12:03 PM Sep 4, 2014 by PJK
	A bit more about Solar and batteries (Preview) Reading the post below about batteries confirmed I know stuff all about solar and batteries. I had mine set up by professionals so accept it is done properly but I still have unanswered questions. I have 2x agm gel 100ah batteries. 2x 140 watt panels, a ctek 1400 charger for when on 240. a redarc solar c...	NeilandRaine	9	1349	09:27 PM Sep 3, 2014 by blaze
	TRUMA GAS AIR/WATER HEATER (Preview) For a caravan. I was told about these today. Does anyone know about them? heard about them? what are they like? etc. $2,750	Dougwe	11	1440	12:48 PM Sep 3, 2014 by Dougwe
	voiding warranty (Preview) If i bought a an Isuzu D-Max then fitted a Climax Suspension Lift Kit, non factory bull bar, side steps, dual battery, snorkel, custom made canopy with boat rack etc would I void the 5 year warranty Hendo	Hendo	6	1986	10:51 AM Sep 3, 2014 by Hendo
	Who offers the best mobile/internet service in most of Australia? (Preview) Hi all Now I know we have our favorites BUT my contract with Telstra comes up soon and I want the best mobile and mobile internet service I can get. It will be interesting to see who says what. RIP Robin Williams, nanno nanno. Safe travels	Phil C	24	1412	06:56 AM Sep 3, 2014 by Blue
	how do i stop ads? (Preview) Hi Everyone, Hope someone knows what to do. I have been researching cars for sale and ads pop up for no reason (like tv ads) .and it is using up my data. do you know what I have to do to stop them?thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 31st of August 2014 08:40:30 AM	the rocket	9	1099	11:27 PM Sep 2, 2014 by jetj
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