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allan davey · allan davey

Hi everybody and happy easter. Can anyone advise me on connecting a 120 amp solar panel to my car battery to run 95 litre fridge freezer (draws about 2-3 amps) over the easter break. Is it feasible? Robyn & Al

phum · phum

Hello all, Our faithfull old Samsung Next G phone died and I am looking for a replacement. We were at Mount Perry last weekend and nobody in the group could get a signal with their smart phones but we have been able to in the past with the Samsung. I tried a Telstra Frontier with the old next G sim card but it...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When running batteries in parallel do they each need to be the same amp hour? Aussie Paul.

LeeDJ · LeeDJ

Has anyone replaced the doors on your A'Van hardtop recently? We have a 2008/09 Liam HT and are a bit worried that the screen is going to go the same way that the window screens have gone over the last couple of years. We would also like to replace the door as well as we have to lock it at night as there is no s...

Russue · Russue

Looking to buy a UHF radio, need help as never used one before.

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

When you are buying a new mobile phone or considering changing networks be sure the phone is equipped to send and receive on the following frequencies for the selected carrier. The mistake most made is having a phone with a built in frequency of UMTS 900/2100mhz and expecting it to work properly outsi...

Dougwe · Dougwe

For those that didn't read my "Original" thread about the Prado not starting now and then it appeared at first to be the inhibitor switch as when I moved the transmission selector back and forth it started but then it was ok for a week then had the problem again for two weeks then ok for a week. I...

Joe50 · Joe50

To all of the solar gurus out there .... Was perusing some online solar stores and came across a site that gave an example, for very long wire runs, of connecting four (nominal) 12v solar panels in series to feed 48v into a MPPT controller to eliminate power losses and voltage drop. The controller would...

hako · hako

Does anyone know the amount of current the above mentioned fridge draws on 12Vdc. I've checked the instruction manual but no luck. Something tells me it's 150 watts but don't ask me where I got that figure from. Many Thanks

robcer · robcer

Hi all, thinking of upgrading our sat receiver as it's a 240volt model and I would like a 12 volt one. There are quite a few types and models available so any suggestions as to which one to get would be appreciated. Are the ones with a built in hard drive any better ? We would like to record programs as the goo...

gooba53 · gooba53

Wondering if Mazda BT 50 owners are having trouble with their driver seats going down, loosing height on its own? We pump ours up several times a day and it continues to loose height. Mazda Australia have said they haven't had other complaints about this but on our travels we have already met other ow...

snap1946 · snap1946

Hi All I am wanting to fix some panels on the roof I want to sicka the mounts down with no screws like most do but I find the van paneling on the roof very floppy is it ok to stick to that being lose like that cheers snap

laurieoz · laurieoz

I just got a new motor home that has a Thetford fridge - 3 way N401.3 There is no indication: 1. If on 12 volts (old motor home a green light came on) 2. If on 240 volts (old motor home a red light came on) 2. If on gas with the old motor home the ignition orange light would go out when the flame was alight - if gas ru...

KevKim37 · KevKim37

I have been trying to find where to buy the Spring Loaded Lift up/Drop down brackets used under the Footrests on most of the new vans with the Cafe Dinette type seating arrangement. Most on-line are overseas or expensive although I have seen a couple of White Painted bckts. I have tried most of the Hard...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I have and Avan Rhys and one of the blinds has jammed. It seems that the thread that feed through the actual blind wormer hass worn and the outer sheath has separated from the centre making the blind jam when I try and pull it up or down. Has anyone had this happen and if so what did you do about it?? thanks i...

Grandrey · Grandrey

Having run generator (Onan Microquiet 3600) one morning a week ago. I returned home that night (wife watching tv) and noticed batteries very low. Naturally gen wouldn't start. Recharged batteries by driving with same result. Since then four new 130AMP AVG replacements installed. Primer light...

Vic41 · Vic41

With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...

hokianga · hokianga

Hi, the old poptop viscount i have has an 80w flexible solar panel on the roof but nothing else is setup, has anyone got any reccomendations please for an installer who does good work and is reasonably priced? Thanks in advance for any advice.

elliemike · elliemike

This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...

Santa · Santa

In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...

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	Solar question. (Preview) Hi everybody and happy easter. Can anyone advise me on connecting a 120 amp solar panel to my car battery to run 95 litre fridge freezer (draws about 2-3 amps) over the easter break. Is it feasible? Robyn & Al	allan davey	5	1038	08:27 PM Apr 15, 2014 by allan davey
	Phone recommendations (Preview) Hello all, Our faithfull old Samsung Next G phone died and I am looking for a replacement. We were at Mount Perry last weekend and nobody in the group could get a signal with their smart phones but we have been able to in the past with the Samsung. I tried a Telstra Frontier with the old next G sim card but it...	phum	29	1909	06:29 PM Apr 15, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Parallel batteries... (Preview) When running batteries in parallel do they each need to be the same amp hour? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1129	09:46 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Baz421
	A'Van HT Security and screen doors. (Preview) Has anyone replaced the doors on your A'Van hardtop recently? We have a 2008/09 Liam HT and are a bit worried that the screen is going to go the same way that the window screens have gone over the last couple of years. We would also like to replace the door as well as we have to lock it at night as there is no s...	LeeDJ	3	3346	06:06 PM Apr 14, 2014 by LeeDJ
	UHF Radio (Preview) Looking to buy a UHF radio, need help as never used one before.	Russue	14	2236	03:55 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Phil C
	Mobile Phone Networks and Phones to use on them.. (Preview) When you are buying a new mobile phone or considering changing networks be sure the phone is equipped to send and receive on the following frequencies for the selected carrier. The mistake most made is having a phone with a built in frequency of UMTS 900/2100mhz and expecting it to work properly outsi...	oldbobsbus	3	838	10:11 PM Apr 13, 2014 by Plendo
	PRADO STARTER PROBLEM FINAL UPDATE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) For those that didn't read my "Original" thread about the Prado not starting now and then it appeared at first to be the inhibitor switch as when I moved the transmission selector back and forth it started but then it was ok for a week then had the problem again for two weeks then ok for a week. I...	Dougwe	38	8727	10:57 AM Apr 13, 2014 by _wombat_
	Charging 12v batteries from 24v solar panel (Preview) To all of the solar gurus out there .... Was perusing some online solar stores and came across a site that gave an example, for very long wire runs, of connecting four (nominal) 12v solar panels in series to feed 48v into a MPPT controller to eliminate power losses and voltage drop. The controller would...	Joe50	4	7006	09:03 AM Apr 13, 2014 by Jaahn
	Dometic 90l absorption fridge. (Preview) Does anyone know the amount of current the above mentioned fridge draws on 12Vdc. I've checked the instruction manual but no luck. Something tells me it's 150 watts but don't ask me where I got that figure from. Many Thanks	hako	13	6320	08:50 AM Apr 13, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Vast satellite receiver (Preview) Hi all, thinking of upgrading our sat receiver as it's a 240volt model and I would like a 12 volt one. There are quite a few types and models available so any suggestions as to which one to get would be appreciated. Are the ones with a built in hard drive any better ? We would like to record programs as the goo...	robcer	8	2430	10:30 AM Apr 12, 2014 by robcer
	Seat problem with Mazda BT 50 (Preview) Wondering if Mazda BT 50 owners are having trouble with their driver seats going down, loosing height on its own? We pump ours up several times a day and it continues to loose height. Mazda Australia have said they haven't had other complaints about this but on our travels we have already met other ow...	gooba53	12	3441	07:25 PM Apr 10, 2014 by gooba53
	fixing solar panels (Preview) Hi All I am wanting to fix some panels on the roof I want to sicka the mounts down with no screws like most do but I find the van paneling on the roof very floppy is it ok to stick to that being lose like that cheers snap	snap1946	8	1338	01:13 AM Apr 10, 2014 by SnowT
	Thetford Fridge (Preview) I just got a new motor home that has a Thetford fridge - 3 way N401.3 There is no indication: 1. If on 12 volts (old motor home a green light came on) 2. If on 240 volts (old motor home a red light came on) 2. If on gas with the old motor home the ignition orange light would go out when the flame was alight - if gas ru...	laurieoz	2	1356	04:49 PM Apr 9, 2014 by laurieoz
	Footrest Brackets (Preview) I have been trying to find where to buy the Spring Loaded Lift up/Drop down brackets used under the Footrests on most of the new vans with the Cafe Dinette type seating arrangement. Most on-line are overseas or expensive although I have seen a couple of White Painted bckts. I have tried most of the Hard...	KevKim37	8	4115	11:13 PM Apr 8, 2014 by KFT
	Help to fix blind on avan Rhys (Preview) I have and Avan Rhys and one of the blinds has jammed. It seems that the thread that feed through the actual blind wormer hass worn and the outer sheath has separated from the centre making the blind jam when I try and pull it up or down. Has anyone had this happen and if so what did you do about it?? thanks i...	Evie n Rhys	5	1143	09:38 AM Apr 8, 2014 by Evie n Rhys
	Generator won't turnover - need help (Preview) Having run generator (Onan Microquiet 3600) one morning a week ago. I returned home that night (wife watching tv) and noticed batteries very low. Naturally gen wouldn't start. Recharged batteries by driving with same result. Since then four new 130AMP AVG replacements installed. Primer light...	Grandrey	20	2670	04:26 PM Apr 7, 2014 by KFT
	Cleaning Modern Vehicle Engines ? (Preview) With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...	Vic41	21	1591	10:14 PM Apr 6, 2014 by Vic41
	Need a 12v solar setup for my caravan? Any reccomended installers? Near Wonthaggi or Cranbourne? (Preview) Hi, the old poptop viscount i have has an 80w flexible solar panel on the roof but nothing else is setup, has anyone got any reccomendations please for an installer who does good work and is reasonably priced? Thanks in advance for any advice.	hokianga	0	617	08:51 PM Apr 6, 2014 by hokianga
	Isuzu D-max Cruise Control (Preview) This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...	elliemike	5	4072	09:03 AM Apr 6, 2014 by elliemike
	Windows 8.1 --- two months on. (Preview) In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...	Santa	19	4163	03:01 PM Apr 5, 2014 by ken thomas
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