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wasn_me · wasn_me

I have bought a van that doesn't have a battery in the van. 12 volt is from the car via an anderson plug. I want to install a battery in the van & be able to switch between car & van. I have been told the van-car switch in vans is a 240 volt two way light switch. Is this correct? If so will it handle the cur...

V - L · V - L

I have a mate who has just bought a new Ford Ranger ute to tow his van. All lights on his van ( clearance and blinkers and tail ) work with no problem, but when the brake pedal on the tug is applied the brake lights on the van will not work. He has had the vehicle back to the dealer and they have replaced the comp...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Interesting 10 days to say the least. Steep learning curve still... First free camp on the Vic/SA border at Serviceton. Wife made me take incorrect turn and we were late getting to camp, almost dark. I could not get gas hot water to work. Never mind sort it tomorrow. Did jot even get the generator out. We...

rmb3218 · rmb3218

Hi All, I am after a 50w solar panel to replace a broken one in a triple folding. The existing one is a Rich Solar RS-M50. The dimensions are 720x540x30. Most are now 35mm thick. If anyone has one they want to sell, or know where I can get one, please let me know. I have tried a number of online suppliers. T...

Vic41 · Vic41

I was wondering what battery life others get from their devices before they have to charge them again. SWMBO has a Toshiba Laptop 2009 model that gives only about 3 hours of battery life in use, but a new Toshiba laptop/notebook she has gives 10 hours battery life use before re-charging, also has a vis...

Phil C · Phil C

Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...

Philw · Philw

Hi all. We have a Jayco motorhome with a surging water pump. Even with the tap opened fully it surges, the lights flicker as if it switching on and off. We have tried adjusting it but no luck. If I turn 2 taps on full it stops. Any ideas. Thanks Phil

JohnR · JohnR

Have some issues if someone could help with?? We have 2013 23' Jayco Outback with 2 x 120w solar panels. 100w battery with Drifter SETEC display monitor. When away from 240v power we are finding that with lights, TV, Gas Heater the system does not allow all to operate. If we have the heating on then we nee...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

My Swan now has a second tank,what 12v pump is good for me,can I mount it under Jayco with a cover

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

Got this in this morning

snap1946 · snap1946

Madda, So is this correct?? As I went yesterday to the Dept of Transport with both the High Tensile bolt and the chain. And they said it was fine. More of an overkill if anything. YET... On a Facebook page yesterday afternoon< I was told that all chains have to be WELDED, Not Bolted??? So go figure... S...

Allany · Allany

I have just acquired a new second hand Concept caravan i have portable solar panels however i would like a roof mounted panel how have others mounted their panels and where on the roof? also how did you find getting the wiring to the front boot? allan

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Finally the parts arrived at Jayco Ballarat to replace the rear right tail light moulding I damaged. More than 6 weeks to get Jayco spare parts is very strange as we are only 100km up the road from the factory. I had the van booked in on the Monday a little over a week ago. As we wanted to spend a night free cam...

frangipani · frangipani

Have been advised to by a generator to power the charging of tablet, phone and microwave, and run the aircon/heater,i also have a small 2kg washing machine, i'm so, info overload, do i buy the one that has the 15amp ponts or the 240 v??? I'm so confused. - HELP

earthbound55 · earthbound55

I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams

didi · didi

Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639

barina · barina

http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425

didi · didi

Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread, cheese, wine..... beer)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow. So...

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	Switching between car & van battery (Preview) I have bought a van that doesn't have a battery in the van. 12 volt is from the car via an anderson plug. I want to install a battery in the van & be able to switch between car & van. I have been told the van-car switch in vans is a 240 volt two way light switch. Is this correct? If so will it handle the cur...	wasn_me	7	1598	10:59 AM Aug 21, 2014 by wasn_me
	No brake lights on rear of caravan (Preview) I have a mate who has just bought a new Ford Ranger ute to tow his van. All lights on his van ( clearance and blinkers and tail ) work with no problem, but when the brake pedal on the tug is applied the brake lights on the van will not work. He has had the vehicle back to the dealer and they have replaced the comp...	V - L	16	5800	07:40 PM Aug 20, 2014 by V - L
	Interesting 10 days to say the least. (Preview) Interesting 10 days to say the least. Steep learning curve still... First free camp on the Vic/SA border at Serviceton. Wife made me take incorrect turn and we were late getting to camp, almost dark. I could not get gas hot water to work. Never mind sort it tomorrow. Did jot even get the generator out. We...	aussie_paul	0	590	08:38 PM Aug 19, 2014 by aussie_paul
	50w solar panel needed - Rich Solar RS-M50 or similar (Preview) Hi All, I am after a 50w solar panel to replace a broken one in a triple folding. The existing one is a Rich Solar RS-M50. The dimensions are 720x540x30. Most are now 35mm thick. If anyone has one they want to sell, or know where I can get one, please let me know. I have tried a number of online suppliers. T...	rmb3218	3	722	06:26 PM Aug 19, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Battery Life - Laptops, Tablets and Mobile Phones ?????? (Preview) I was wondering what battery life others get from their devices before they have to charge them again. SWMBO has a Toshiba Laptop 2009 model that gives only about 3 hours of battery life in use, but a new Toshiba laptop/notebook she has gives 10 hours battery life use before re-charging, also has a vis...	Vic41	9	898	07:18 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
	How much current do our appliances draw from the mains? (Preview) Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...	Phil C	17	1337	07:15 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
	Surging 12 volt water pump. (Preview) Hi all. We have a Jayco motorhome with a surging water pump. Even with the tap opened fully it surges, the lights flicker as if it switching on and off. We have tried adjusting it but no luck. If I turn 2 taps on full it stops. Any ideas. Thanks Phil	Philw	7	2612	06:18 PM Aug 18, 2014 by Philw
	12 Volt/Water Pump (Preview) Have some issues if someone could help with?? We have 2013 23' Jayco Outback with 2 x 120w solar panels. 100w battery with Drifter SETEC display monitor. When away from 240v power we are finding that with lights, TV, Gas Heater the system does not allow all to operate. If we have the heating on then we nee...	JohnR	10	2294	10:46 PM Aug 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	More on water pump (Preview) My Swan now has a second tank,what 12v pump is good for me,can I mount it under Jayco with a cover	Bayonetmadness	2	559	09:47 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Baz421
	Are Towing Shackles Now Regulated? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Got this in this morning	isuzuswag	51	16436	12:53 PM Aug 15, 2014 by elliemike
	so work this one out (Preview) Madda, So is this correct?? As I went yesterday to the Dept of Transport with both the High Tensile bolt and the chain. And they said it was fine. More of an overkill if anything. YET... On a Facebook page yesterday afternoon< I was told that all chains have to be WELDED, Not Bolted??? So go figure... S...	snap1946	4	1045	08:19 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Solar Panels (Preview) I have just acquired a new second hand Concept caravan i have portable solar panels however i would like a roof mounted panel how have others mounted their panels and where on the roof? also how did you find getting the wiring to the front boot? allan	Allany	1	767	07:46 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Treecrest14
	The experience keeps on expanding... (Preview) Finally the parts arrived at Jayco Ballarat to replace the rear right tail light moulding I damaged. More than 6 weeks to get Jayco spare parts is very strange as we are only 100km up the road from the factory. I had the van booked in on the Monday a little over a week ago. As we wanted to spend a night free cam...	aussie_paul	4	723	01:25 PM Aug 13, 2014 by aussie_paul
	which generator do i buy? (Preview) Have been advised to by a generator to power the charging of tablet, phone and microwave, and run the aircon/heater,i also have a small 2kg washing machine, i'm so, info overload, do i buy the one that has the 15amp ponts or the 240 v??? I'm so confused. - HELP	frangipani	20	1836	10:07 AM Aug 12, 2014 by frangipani
	Water tank on roof? (Preview) I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...	earthbound55	15	1099	08:19 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Baz421
	Wiring-Diagrams (Preview) http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams	Cruising Cruze	3	874	03:19 AM Aug 11, 2014 by johnno02
	Cant find reviews on May West Caravans- Hoppers Crossing (Preview) Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...	didi	1	907	01:10 PM Aug 10, 2014 by SnowT
	Another generator recal (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639	oldtrack123	7	1115	07:22 PM Aug 8, 2014 by TizTom
	CTEK MXS 3.6A Battery Charger (Preview) http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425	barina	9	1510	06:45 PM Aug 8, 2014 by ST391GQ
	Induction cooker- battery drainer? (Preview) Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread, cheese, wine..... beer)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow. So...	didi	13	7675	06:44 PM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
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