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TizTom · TizTom

This is a question for the electrical wizards out there...........SnowT? This is the way my current set up is, could you tell me if there is a better way to hook it all up together, I think I got the inverter/converter names correct. The switch is a HD red key type that was in the van already, the starter ba...

Dougwe · Dougwe

As you would know I looked at the Holden Colorado twin cab ute last week and was very very impressed. Thankyou to all that commented here on the open forum, by PM and a few phone calls as well. Early this week I test drove the Mazda BT50 twin cab ute and was very disappointed, seemed a bit sluggish and felt l...

mr glassies · mr glassies

for any cvan repairs on the sunshine coast my mechanic at landsborough i wouldnt go past hes a bit cheaper than alot of other shops cals a spade a spade but does the job rite can thoroughly recommend hes done heaps for me and another m8 call me for more info 0421865633 dibs

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all does any body use a tinny hitch to tow their tinny around if so how is it connected to the front of the boat cheers snap

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, I just prchased the Satlink WS-6908 digital sat finder, thinking it would come with step by step instructions ,but alas no way. As I'm a novice with the Vast sat system, was wondering if anyone has one of these and can offer easy instuctions. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/energy_bulletin_67.pdf

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys I am looking replacing my globes to leds what available and where did you buy from Ebay or local stores any additional information would be appreciated. John.

Moonraker · Moonraker

I have been considering installing a diesel heater on my caravan there seems to be 2 or 3 options. Two are very expensive compared to the Snuggler. Could members with experience of these Air Heaters please Give me their opinion of which to buy and why? The Snugger I see is Chinese but looks similar to the...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

hi everyone, My wife and I are having a "strong" debate about what the driver needs to see whilst towing a 'van. we have rear vision mirror extensions that enable us to see what's behind some distance back ..... She believes we need to be able to see what's BEHIND us .... one or two car lengt...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Just following the past two threads, and I thought I would throw this question into the basket as well.. We have a vast system, purchased when we were in Albany, Western Australia (right down the bottom of WA) We have had no issues originally in setting it up and finding the satellite, however we have...

SnowT · SnowT

Hey All.. I thought I would open up a Topic on Inverters for Dummies.. I'm not saying that I'm an expert but I thought I would open up a topic that everyone can put in their 2c's worth.. I can actually think of a few that will help steer people in the right direction.. I'm not going to talk about Batteries Ot...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

http://www.elgas.com.au/blog/393-legality-of-gas-bottles-for-caravans-urban-myths

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/2012/Hyundai/iMAX/O6B12H

Phil C · Phil C

At last I have kicked this issue. It seemed (at one stage) that if I didnt have the van sitting on its back wall the RCD (safety switch) would pop every time it rained due to water in the airconditioner. It follows that when this unit was operating the "tank" or whatever filled up and pop no 240V...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

How do I search for an old topic instead of starting it again like solar,setec battery etc

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

About to mount and connect the second 100 ah battery in parallel with the 100ah already in use. What cable size should I use? Aussie Paul.

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 !

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	Connecting battery's - SnowT (Preview) This is a question for the electrical wizards out there...........SnowT? This is the way my current set up is, could you tell me if there is a better way to hook it all up together, I think I got the inverter/converter names correct. The switch is a HD red key type that was in the van already, the starter ba...	TizTom	13	1355	12:16 AM Jul 25, 2014 by Murraman
	TUG UPDATE (Preview) As you would know I looked at the Holden Colorado twin cab ute last week and was very very impressed. Thankyou to all that commented here on the open forum, by PM and a few phone calls as well. Early this week I test drove the Mazda BT50 twin cab ute and was very disappointed, seemed a bit sluggish and felt l...	Dougwe	26	1939	08:51 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Simshaz
	van repairs (Preview) for any cvan repairs on the sunshine coast my mechanic at landsborough i wouldnt go past hes a bit cheaper than alot of other shops cals a spade a spade but does the job rite can thoroughly recommend hes done heaps for me and another m8 call me for more info 0421865633 dibs	mr glassies	1	717	08:17 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	towing tinny (Preview) hi all does any body use a tinny hitch to tow their tinny around if so how is it connected to the front of the boat cheers snap	snap1946	0	1124	07:47 PM Jul 24, 2014 by snap1946
	Satlink WS-6908 (Preview) Hi all, I just prchased the Satlink WS-6908 digital sat finder, thinking it would come with step by step instructions ,but alas no way. As I'm a novice with the Vast sat system, was wondering if anyone has one of these and can offer easy instuctions. Any suggestion would be appreciated.	gregnshas	2	880	06:10 PM Jul 24, 2014 by gregnshas
	What happens when dodgy electrician are caught out (Preview) http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/energy_bulletin_67.pdf	oldtrack123	12	2242	01:41 PM Jul 24, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Replacement globes for avan camper (Preview) Hi Guys I am looking replacing my globes to leds what available and where did you buy from Ebay or local stores any additional information would be appreciated. John.	Mr Red	4	744	12:38 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Diesel Heater which one to buy? (Preview) I have been considering installing a diesel heater on my caravan there seems to be 2 or 3 options. Two are very expensive compared to the Snuggler. Could members with experience of these Air Heaters please Give me their opinion of which to buy and why? The Snugger I see is Chinese but looks similar to the...	Moonraker	12	34212	08:49 AM Jul 24, 2014 by GerryP
	Rear vision whilst towing (Preview) hi everyone, My wife and I are having a "strong" debate about what the driver needs to see whilst towing a 'van. we have rear vision mirror extensions that enable us to see what's behind some distance back ..... She believes we need to be able to see what's BEHIND us .... one or two car lengt...	Nomad1946	13	1395	01:13 AM Jul 24, 2014 by Moonraker
	setting up the sat dish (Preview) Just following the past two threads, and I thought I would throw this question into the basket as well.. We have a vast system, purchased when we were in Albany, Western Australia (right down the bottom of WA) We have had no issues originally in setting it up and finding the satellite, however we have...	Dunmowin	20	2293	09:49 PM Jul 23, 2014 by _wombat_
	Inverter Musing.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey All.. I thought I would open up a Topic on Inverters for Dummies.. I'm not saying that I'm an expert but I thought I would open up a topic that everyone can put in their 2c's worth.. I can actually think of a few that will help steer people in the right direction.. I'm not going to talk about Batteries Ot...	SnowT	49	2644	05:19 PM Jul 23, 2014 by Bravehearts
	GREAT INFORMATION RE GAS BOTTLES (Preview) http://www.elgas.com.au/blog/393-legality-of-gas-bottles-for-caravans-urban-myths	Rheo47	1	904	07:12 PM Jul 22, 2014 by Herb
	Confusion Over Correct Unleaded Petrol To Use in 2012 Hyundai Imax (Preview) http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/2012/Hyundai/iMAX/O6B12H	Vic41	25	3870	03:59 PM Jul 22, 2014 by Vic41
	Air Conditioners and RCDs (Preview) At last I have kicked this issue. It seemed (at one stage) that if I didnt have the van sitting on its back wall the RCD (safety switch) would pop every time it rained due to water in the airconditioner. It follows that when this unit was operating the "tank" or whatever filled up and pop no 240V...	Phil C	10	1989	10:59 PM Jul 21, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Old topic (Preview) How do I search for an old topic instead of starting it again like solar,setec battery etc	Bayonetmadness	2	679	09:54 PM Jul 21, 2014 by jules47
	Cable/wire size... (Preview) About to mount and connect the second 100 ah battery in parallel with the 100ah already in use. What cable size should I use? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	13	1377	09:46 PM Jul 21, 2014 by Phil C
	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	658	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	1237	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	1657	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	1843	10:57 AM Jul 20, 2014 by Sparkster
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