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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...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi all, thanks for the great advice, i'm step closer to picking up my Motorhome, just wondering have solar panels on the unit, should I still buy a generator for backup? Fran

subaru · subaru

Occasionally whilst i am towing my pop top on concrete roads the Colorado feels like i am driving over ripple strips,this funnily enough doesn't happen all the time and it is not noticeable on other type roads.I am running Bridgestone A/T 245/70R16 on the Colorado and Maxway 215/70R15 on the pop top....

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

How much solar necessary for my Swan to charge 2 /100ah batteries. I have 2kva Honda,dual batteries in the Nissan Patrol and will never be away more than a week at a time. We remote camp and would not like to run out in the car or van. Can I fit panels to Swan roof and if so how without ending up with leaks what i...

Phil C · Phil C

This will open a can of worms Im sure. I have recently completed an electrical usage study on our caravan, results are thought provoking (if you are a geek like me

12V DC stuff All lighting, TV, radio, solar panels, water pump, inverter, fans, LED lighting, 12V outlets. Gas stuff Stove/oven, HWS,...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, all I want to put a bull bar on the motor home been advised alloy is better being light weight, anyone know a reliable co. I could contact? I'm in Melbourne. -- Edited by Frangipani on Friday 4th of July 2014 11:29:39 AM

bobkat · bobkat

Hi all, We have an oyster satellite system which recently had the upgrade done, we then purchased a Sat King set top box as we were told that some 18 months ago the satellite was changed. our problem is that we have travelled from Qld to Perth, and I have tried tuning in to pick up west Australia T V channel...

jan-ed · jan-ed

We have a 23ft jayco sterling that has the grey contrast paint on the front under the boot. It has a few stone chips on it and was wondering if anyone has re-painted theirs??? If so, what did you use as we were told we could only use 2pac paint ??? regards Jan

gollymolly · gollymolly

After much research we have decided to get rid of our 3 way fridge and go to a compressor fridge and freezer (which will be separate). The fridge is a vitrifrigo 130l using a bd35 compressor. This is wired directly to the caravan batteries (2x130 amp/hr) with a 15 amp fuse. The freezer is a 35l top openi...

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are thinking of buying a Yamaha generator but noticed that the output is 230 volts is this going to make any difference to how the appliances perform in particular the Ibis Air Command air conditioner, looking at the Yamaha 2400I as I don't think the Honda 2 KVA will do it, any advice will be appreciat...

didi · didi

Hi. I am looking at an older 2000 Toyota hiace and have found a few. I like the thought of the automatic but worry the fuel consumption would be much higher than the manual. Then theres diesel or petrol- more petrol ones out there. Anyone have any knowledge/ experience with this? Cheers Didi

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	5988	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	1170	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	1267	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	1579	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	1258	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	784	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	1518	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	2008	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	1991	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	4082	08:18 PM Jul 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
	have solar panels do i still need a generator for backup? (Preview) Hi all, thanks for the great advice, i'm step closer to picking up my Motorhome, just wondering have solar panels on the unit, should I still buy a generator for backup? Fran	frangipani	20	2311	10:21 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Rippling Effect (Preview) Occasionally whilst i am towing my pop top on concrete roads the Colorado feels like i am driving over ripple strips,this funnily enough doesn't happen all the time and it is not noticeable on other type roads.I am running Bridgestone A/T 245/70R16 on the Colorado and Maxway 215/70R15 on the pop top....	subaru	8	1061	09:10 PM Jul 10, 2014 by koalaboy
	Solar for a Jayco Swan (Preview) How much solar necessary for my Swan to charge 2 /100ah batteries. I have 2kva Honda,dual batteries in the Nissan Patrol and will never be away more than a week at a time. We remote camp and would not like to run out in the car or van. Can I fit panels to Swan roof and if so how without ending up with leaks what i...	Bayonetmadness	8	6056	08:46 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Allany
	Do we really need 240V AC in a caravan? (Preview) This will open a can of worms Im sure. I have recently completed an electrical usage study on our caravan, results are thought provoking (if you are a geek like me 12V DC stuff All lighting, TV, radio, solar panels, water pump, inverter, fans, LED lighting, 12V outlets. Gas stuff Stove/oven, HWS,...	Phil C	15	2280	04:12 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Phil C
	Bull Bar (Preview) Hi, all I want to put a bull bar on the motor home been advised alloy is better being light weight, anyone know a reliable co. I could contact? I'm in Melbourne. -- Edited by Frangipani on Friday 4th of July 2014 11:29:39 AM	frangipani	14	3325	10:08 AM Jul 9, 2014 by frangipani
	satelite T V (Preview) Hi all, We have an oyster satellite system which recently had the upgrade done, we then purchased a Sat King set top box as we were told that some 18 months ago the satellite was changed. our problem is that we have travelled from Qld to Perth, and I have tried tuning in to pick up west Australia T V channel...	bobkat	8	1328	08:14 AM Jul 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	Touch-up paint (Preview) We have a 23ft jayco sterling that has the grey contrast paint on the front under the boot. It has a few stone chips on it and was wondering if anyone has re-painted theirs??? If so, what did you use as we were told we could only use 2pac paint ??? regards Jan	jan-ed	4	1126	04:51 PM Jul 7, 2014 by jan-ed
	Compressor fridge (Preview) After much research we have decided to get rid of our 3 way fridge and go to a compressor fridge and freezer (which will be separate). The fridge is a vitrifrigo 130l using a bd35 compressor. This is wired directly to the caravan batteries (2x130 amp/hr) with a 15 amp fuse. The freezer is a 35l top openi...	gollymolly	4	1353	11:23 AM Jul 7, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Yamaha generator (Preview) We are thinking of buying a Yamaha generator but noticed that the output is 230 volts is this going to make any difference to how the appliances perform in particular the Ibis Air Command air conditioner, looking at the Yamaha 2400I as I don't think the Honda 2 KVA will do it, any advice will be appreciat...	Trevor law	14	2305	07:16 AM Jul 7, 2014 by Trevor law
	Is there much difference between an automatic or a manual on campervan hiace? (Preview) Hi. I am looking at an older 2000 Toyota hiace and have found a few. I like the thought of the automatic but worry the fuel consumption would be much higher than the manual. Then theres diesel or petrol- more petrol ones out there. Anyone have any knowledge/ experience with this? Cheers Didi	didi	5	1157	11:35 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
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