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Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

My battery in Swan charged by a Setec. When I fit solar to charge that battery and a second battery what do I have to do or better to fit inverter and run a charger such as a Ctec. I have 150w solar and 2 100ah batteries

frangipani · frangipani

Ok people in GN land, hopefully I'm getting closer, I found ARB can supply and fit a EB Big Tube Alloy Bar to my Mercedes is this a good brand and is it strong enough?

Legendts · Legendts

We have a Dometic roof mount air con model CAL136.312 (product number 991650423) that is spitting out what I can only describe as a very, very fine white granulated particles. There is no evidence that I can see of residual material in the unit from inside the van. We are away at the moment in a very hot c...

Hawk7 · Hawk7

It annoys me that people persist in using tape on caravan park taps before screwing their fittings and hose on . The rubber washer inside the fitting does the sealing and not the tape ! The easier the fitting screws on the better the seal !

coco · coco

Having lived in our motor home for five years and suffering from repeated hay fever in winter I am wondering what I can do besides washing bedding etc and perhaps a new effective small vacuum cleaner would help. Has anyone any recommendations re vacuum cleaner? Old one six years old and perhaps not so...

Phil C · Phil C

I think its AS2760 that outlines the reasons and procedures for testing portable and fixed electrical appliances (its been a long time). In essence it says that all class one (earthed) appliances need at least 1,000,000 ohms resistance between active, neutral and the earth of an appliance and less...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Can anyone give us advice on wikicamps. We are currently in Darwin, but the tablet/wiki thinks we are in Kununurra. For a long time it thought we were still in Perth, which is where we were when we bought the tablet. Any ideas on how to change the settings would be appreciated.

frednme · frednme

hi all, have a sprinter campervan with internal tv antenna. can occasionally get ch. 2 but nothing more. don't watch a lot of tv so this is more a question about what sort of antenna should I think about in the future. don't have a lot of room in the van so carting a dish around is out. look forward to replies...

Gunsondeck · Gunsondeck

Every Nomad should have one... https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pn_5dMHsCPE?autoplay=1&hd=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&start=14&end=178

Bales · Bales

Hi everyone, looking for some information about inverters , we have 3 x 135w solar panels and 3 batteries - so we decided to try out how long we could survive off the Mains supply. The aim was to use the normal items we would use mains power for. I have a 650w bread maker so tried it and it shut down after abou...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi everyone, I am wondering how the battery for the breakaway system in our 2011 Jayco Sterling is charged? Aussie Paul.

TizTom · TizTom

Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob to all this 12v solar and inverter stuff but I have a quick question, I currently have 2X130ah 12v batteries plus the working and starting battery's under the seat 60-70ah ea (Transit Van) which I normally isolate when parked, I have 3 x 110w fixed mono panels on the roof and a 20...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan. I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs. I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else. The one I h...

littlenose · littlenose

Hi there, does anyone have any experience of led lightbars? I am looking to maybe fit one in place of normal spotties. All opinions welcome! Jim

FnOzi · FnOzi

Hi Friends, Can anyone tell me where to locate the FUSE BOX on a 1986 Tarago ?. I have near torn the van apart looking for the thing !!. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and save my Ulcers bleeding !. Also any tips on this model would help also. Cheers FnOzi...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

[spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...

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	Setec ?? (Preview) My battery in Swan charged by a Setec. When I fit solar to charge that battery and a second battery what do I have to do or better to fit inverter and run a charger such as a Ctec. I have 150w solar and 2 100ah batteries	Bayonetmadness	3	571	09:06 PM Jul 21, 2014 by oldtrack123
	EB Big Tube Alloy Bull Bar (Preview) Ok people in GN land, hopefully I'm getting closer, I found ARB can supply and fit a EB Big Tube Alloy Bar to my Mercedes is this a good brand and is it strong enough?	frangipani	8	1142	03:34 PM Jul 21, 2014 by frangipani
	Dometic Roof Mount A/C problem. (Preview) We have a Dometic roof mount air con model CAL136.312 (product number 991650423) that is spitting out what I can only describe as a very, very fine white granulated particles. There is no evidence that I can see of residual material in the unit from inside the van. We are away at the moment in a very hot c...	Legendts	12	1525	06:19 PM Jul 20, 2014 by Legendts
	Plumbers tape (Preview) It annoys me that people persist in using tape on caravan park taps before screwing their fittings and hose on . The rubber washer inside the fitting does the sealing and not the tape ! The easier the fitting screws on the better the seal !	Hawk7	18	1762	10:57 AM Jul 20, 2014 by Sparkster
	Vacuum cleaners (Preview) Having lived in our motor home for five years and suffering from repeated hay fever in winter I am wondering what I can do besides washing bedding etc and perhaps a new effective small vacuum cleaner would help. Has anyone any recommendations re vacuum cleaner? Old one six years old and perhaps not so...	coco	9	886	10:47 AM Jul 20, 2014 by grae and deb
	Testing and tagging of electrical appliances (Preview) I think its AS2760 that outlines the reasons and procedures for testing portable and fixed electrical appliances (its been a long time). In essence it says that all class one (earthed) appliances need at least 1,000,000 ohms resistance between active, neutral and the earth of an appliance and less...	Phil C	6	821	08:15 PM Jul 19, 2014 by Middo
	wikicamps (Preview) Can anyone give us advice on wikicamps. We are currently in Darwin, but the tablet/wiki thinks we are in Kununurra. For a long time it thought we were still in Perth, which is where we were when we bought the tablet. Any ideas on how to change the settings would be appreciated.	Dunmowin	22	2186	01:55 PM Jul 19, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	tv reception (Preview) hi all, have a sprinter campervan with internal tv antenna. can occasionally get ch. 2 but nothing more. don't watch a lot of tv so this is more a question about what sort of antenna should I think about in the future. don't have a lot of room in the van so carting a dish around is out. look forward to replies...	frednme	12	1112	10:06 AM Jul 18, 2014 by frednme
	Russian Made Motorcycle - It floats, it packs, it gets you where you need to go... (Preview) Every Nomad should have one... https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pn_5dMHsCPE?autoplay=1&hd=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&start=14&end=178	Gunsondeck	4	1338	04:14 PM Jul 17, 2014 by chopit
	600W / 1200W inverter (Preview) Hi everyone, looking for some information about inverters , we have 3 x 135w solar panels and 3 batteries - so we decided to try out how long we could survive off the Mains supply. The aim was to use the normal items we would use mains power for. I have a 650w bread maker so tried it and it shut down after abou...	Bales	12	1688	07:27 PM Jul 16, 2014 by hako
	Breakaway battery charging.. (Preview) Hi everyone, I am wondering how the battery for the breakaway system in our 2011 Jayco Sterling is charged? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	10	5582	03:26 PM Jul 16, 2014 by patrolst
	Info on reducing volts to regulator (Preview) Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob to all this 12v solar and inverter stuff but I have a quick question, I currently have 2X130ah 12v batteries plus the working and starting battery's under the seat 60-70ah ea (Transit Van) which I normally isolate when parked, I have 3 x 110w fixed mono panels on the roof and a 20...	TizTom	13	925	09:25 PM Jul 15, 2014 by TizTom
	Still on batteries... (Preview) VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	6	1006	10:37 AM Jul 15, 2014 by PeterD
	Cost of batteries.. (Preview) Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1378	11:02 PM Jul 14, 2014 by isuzuswag
	Difference between http and https (Preview) This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...	Dunmowin	6	958	10:48 PM Jul 14, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Mirror monitor for reversing camera. (Preview) I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan. I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs. I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else. The one I h...	Happy Camper	5	635	10:15 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Treecrest14
	Led lightbars (Preview) Hi there, does anyone have any experience of led lightbars? I am looking to maybe fit one in place of normal spotties. All opinions welcome! Jim	littlenose	7	1357	08:17 AM Jul 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Toyota Tarago Fuse box location. 1986 2.2 EFI... (Preview) Hi Friends, Can anyone tell me where to locate the FUSE BOX on a 1986 Tarago ?. I have near torn the van apart looking for the thing !!. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and save my Ulcers bleeding !. Also any tips on this model would help also. Cheers FnOzi...	FnOzi	4	1746	09:00 AM Jul 12, 2014 by FnOzi
	have quote for a nudge bar (Preview) Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?	frangipani	13	1759	08:56 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Wombat 280
	Fuel Consumption (Preview) [spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...	Nomad1946	23	3471	08:18 PM Jul 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
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