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PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I was interstate when my daughter decided to buy a 14 ft 1999 Caravan and Annex. Its in great condition always kept under cover except when used for holidays and well maintained by a handyman. And now she wants to sell it.Parked in the backyard as an additional bedroom for daughters sleep over friends a...

Izabarack · Izabarack

Im setting up a caravan in the back yard for casual accomodation for grandkids and visitors. My thoughts now are about a fire alarm and a gas alarm. Van should be close enough to link into the house Bluetooth connected fire alarms so i will start with another copy of whats already in place, Fire Alar...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a spare 30amp PWM soler controller, is it feasble to repurpose it as battery charger for AGM battery mounted in the back of the ute. Input where the solar panels are connected, but take the feed from the altermator (dumd one).

ottg · ottg

Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...

Smith · Smith

I have a golden eagle single axle leaf spring pop top , I am considering flipping the axle to gain height ,does anyone have any experience with such an operation? I have contacted a Geelong company who say they can perform the operation with no problems and that it is a quite common modification. Also fr...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Just a quick one. We went over to Tryabunna ( Tasmania ) and have done for the last 10 odd years. I do not have a standard television antenna on my caravan as i have always had a Vast sat set up for around 13+ years now. But setting up @ Tryabunna and my meter ( i have a little Labgear SQ702 and has w...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I have access to a Supercheap Trade Account that provides a very good discount compared to another auto parts supplier who advertisers on TV in SAI compared their prices in store with Autobarn, that I had checked out on the Web and found that for our Yaris, their 6L engine oil at retail price was $30 dear...

Smith · Smith

Has anyone converted their Jayco dove or similar wind up from double bed to single beds? -- Edited by Smith on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 12:48:03 PM

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi All I live in the wheatbelt in WA 6 years ago purchase a Southern Cross Pacific Pearl Forward fold Camper trailer. It has independant Suspension. Ie 2 shockies and has 4 bushes at the front of the leg with a crush pin through the centre and a bolt going through that with a nut at the end. The bushes h...

Snubby · Snubby

My van has a100AH AGM battery and I also have a 105AH AGM battery that I would like to install in my van. What is the downside ( if any) to connecting and charging them together.

Ian G · Ian G

Hi Could some one please explain how these absorption fridges work in relation to the thermistor. Thetford N3185 On 240 v mine draws around 1.4 amps, so rated at 300 w this seems ok but it never seems to change or cut out. As the thyristor gets cools shouldn't the current decrease in proportion to temp se...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Am thinking about the above, and in hindsight, I should have done it B4 Nov. 2023 and the introduction of AS3000, reading the thread below it would seem that not only do I change over 2x 120amp AGMs for 1 x 135Amp Lithium, I will also need to change over the cabling to solar approved cables from my solar pa...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Our Engel is about 22 years old, its a 32l, MT35F-G4-D, and were about to use it as a freezer.My research shows when the dial is set to freeze, temp the thermostat cuts in to turn the compressor off Is 18degrees, is this achievable? Has anyone installed 12v fans, if so, where did the power source come fro...

Stevejaz · Stevejaz

Thinking of getting a 12 volt pump to transfer water from 10 & 20 litre containers into van tank. Getting a bit hard to hold them up and pour into funnel. Also interested in these bladders I've seen for the purpose of carrying water from fill point for use when bush camping. Main advantage being stor...

TBone · TBone

Waeco CFX40 intermittent on 12v Hi my fridge is working perfectly on 240v but intermittently on 12v. I have read some great stuff here but nothing quite the same. Tuned it on at 20°C and it ran for 5 mins dropping to 16°C it then shuddered and stopped, display stopped approx. 30 secs later but interior li...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Have a friend with an Dometic 3500 Air Conditi0oner on his 19ft Tandem Caravan roof. The van has been fully insured from new. The top cover of the air conditioner was hit by a tree branch, parts/cover are no longer available for this 16 year old van's a/c, he is just going to pay for a new air conditioner an...

Cnewc · Cnewc

Hi all. Wondered if anyone can recommend a good quiet water pump. There are so many on the market. Would prefer a recommendation. Thanks Carol

Izabarack · Izabarack

My skill at reversing a van are not the best, despite practice. A suggested solution is to mount a tow ball/DO35 on the front of my Dmax. Im searching now for examples of such an arrangement. Anyone here know of when, where, or how its been done?

Cnewc · Cnewc

Good afternoon everyone i forgot to ask, in my water pump post of yesterday, about CPAP machines whilst caravanning. Any recommendations? The Sleep centre advised that the portable machines are noisier than the bigger machines. I also wondered about battery draw as I mostly camp offgrid. Much ap...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Up to around 4 months ago had Wiki on my Laptop Now, after it loads I get this message load latest version for the App ( Fruit) Store, when I click on UPDATE NOW I am directed to Microsoift Store, I can see WikiCamps USA and WikiCamps UK but No WikiCamps Aust. Anybody had success, If so what do I do. Thanks

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	Set up Instructions for an Early (2000) Annex Wanted (Preview) I was interstate when my daughter decided to buy a 14 ft 1999 Caravan and Annex. Its in great condition always kept under cover except when used for holidays and well maintained by a handyman. And now she wants to sell it.Parked in the backyard as an additional bedroom for daughters sleep over friends a...	PeterInSa	2	776	11:01 AM Jan 2, 2026 by PeterInSa
	Fire Alarm and Gas Alarm suggestions please (Preview) Im setting up a caravan in the back yard for casual accomodation for grandkids and visitors. My thoughts now are about a fire alarm and a gas alarm. Van should be close enough to link into the house Bluetooth connected fire alarms so i will start with another copy of whats already in place, Fire Alar...	Izabarack	8	755	07:05 AM Dec 31, 2025 by Magnarc
	Repurposing a PWM solar controller (Preview) I have a spare 30amp PWM soler controller, is it feasble to repurpose it as battery charger for AGM battery mounted in the back of the ute. Input where the solar panels are connected, but take the feed from the altermator (dumd one).	Gundog	1	742	02:19 PM Dec 27, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	caravan mover - what power rating for small caravan (Preview) Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...	ottg	16	1494	12:16 AM Dec 20, 2025 by jegog
	Caravan axle flip (Preview) I have a golden eagle single axle leaf spring pop top , I am considering flipping the axle to gain height ,does anyone have any experience with such an operation? I have contacted a Geelong company who say they can perform the operation with no problems and that it is a quite common modification. Also fr...	Smith	7	1085	07:34 PM Dec 11, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Vast sat meter not working (Preview) Hi all; Just a quick one. We went over to Tryabunna ( Tasmania ) and have done for the last 10 odd years. I do not have a standard television antenna on my caravan as i have always had a Vast sat set up for around 13+ years now. But setting up @ Tryabunna and my meter ( i have a little Labgear SQ702 and has w...	valiant81	8	716	09:24 AM Dec 10, 2025 by valiant81
	A Good Time to purchase Engine Oil and Injector Cleaner (Preview) I have access to a Supercheap Trade Account that provides a very good discount compared to another auto parts supplier who advertisers on TV in SAI compared their prices in store with Autobarn, that I had checked out on the Web and found that for our Yaris, their 6L engine oil at retail price was $30 dear...	PeterInSa	2	818	08:26 PM Dec 3, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Jayco dove single beds? not dove penguin (Preview) Has anyone converted their Jayco dove or similar wind up from double bed to single beds? -- Edited by Smith on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 12:48:03 PM	Smith	2	910	12:46 PM Dec 3, 2025 by Smith
	Independent suspension bushes on Camper trailer (Preview) Hi All I live in the wheatbelt in WA 6 years ago purchase a Southern Cross Pacific Pearl Forward fold Camper trailer. It has independant Suspension. Ie 2 shockies and has 4 bushes at the front of the leg with a crush pin through the centre and a bolt going through that with a nut at the end. The bushes h...	brimhunter	7	866	10:02 AM Dec 3, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Connecting an AGM 100ah battery to a 105ah AGM battery. (Preview) My van has a100AH AGM battery and I also have a 105AH AGM battery that I would like to install in my van. What is the downside ( if any) to connecting and charging them together.	Snubby	1	751	09:31 PM Dec 1, 2025 by TimTim
	3 way fridges (Preview) Hi Could some one please explain how these absorption fridges work in relation to the thermistor. Thetford N3185 On 240 v mine draws around 1.4 amps, so rated at 300 w this seems ok but it never seems to change or cut out. As the thyristor gets cools shouldn't the current decrease in proportion to temp se...	Ian G	7	1003	08:39 PM Nov 26, 2025 by Ian G
	Plan on Installing a Lithium to Replace your AGM’s, AS3000 could give you issues. (Preview) Am thinking about the above, and in hindsight, I should have done it B4 Nov. 2023 and the introduction of AS3000, reading the thread below it would seem that not only do I change over 2x 120amp AGMs for 1 x 135Amp Lithium, I will also need to change over the cabling to solar approved cables from my solar pa...	PeterInSa	4	790	08:57 AM Nov 25, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	32l Engel freezer to be used as a freezer (Preview) Our Engel is about 22 years old, its a 32l, MT35F-G4-D, and were about to use it as a freezer.My research shows when the dial is set to freeze, temp the thermostat cuts in to turn the compressor off Is 18degrees, is this achievable? Has anyone installed 12v fans, if so, where did the power source come fro...	Brianvicki	5	1128	11:48 AM Nov 24, 2025 by jab160
	Water pump for water transfer (Preview) Thinking of getting a 12 volt pump to transfer water from 10 & 20 litre containers into van tank. Getting a bit hard to hold them up and pour into funnel. Also interested in these bladders I've seen for the purpose of carrying water from fill point for use when bush camping. Main advantage being stor...	Stevejaz	5	798	08:31 PM Nov 20, 2025 by Stevejaz
	Waeco CFX40 intermittent on 12v (Preview) Waeco CFX40 intermittent on 12v Hi my fridge is working perfectly on 240v but intermittently on 12v. I have read some great stuff here but nothing quite the same. Tuned it on at 20°C and it ran for 5 mins dropping to 16°C it then shuddered and stopped, display stopped approx. 30 secs later but interior li...	TBone	2	704	05:58 PM Nov 8, 2025 by TBone
	Insurance Claim or just an Out Of Pocket Expense. (Preview) Have a friend with an Dometic 3500 Air Conditi0oner on his 19ft Tandem Caravan roof. The van has been fully insured from new. The top cover of the air conditioner was hit by a tree branch, parts/cover are no longer available for this 16 year old van's a/c, he is just going to pay for a new air conditioner an...	PeterInSa	4	895	05:08 PM Nov 8, 2025 by PeterInSa
	New water pump recommendation (Preview) Hi all. Wondered if anyone can recommend a good quiet water pump. There are so many on the market. Would prefer a recommendation. Thanks Carol	Cnewc	6	879	08:05 AM Nov 8, 2025 by Magnarc
	Tow ball on the front of a Dmax ute (Preview) My skill at reversing a van are not the best, despite practice. A suggested solution is to mount a tow ball/DO35 on the front of my Dmax. Im searching now for examples of such an arrangement. Anyone here know of when, where, or how its been done?	Izabarack	4	735	02:27 PM Nov 6, 2025 by fatty
	CPAP machines (Preview) Good afternoon everyone i forgot to ask, in my water pump post of yesterday, about CPAP machines whilst caravanning. Any recommendations? The Sleep centre advised that the portable machines are noisier than the bigger machines. I also wondered about battery draw as I mostly camp offgrid. Much ap...	Cnewc	4	713	01:16 PM Nov 6, 2025 by woolman
	WikiCamps on Android Laptop (Preview) Up to around 4 months ago had Wiki on my Laptop Now, after it loads I get this message load latest version for the App ( Fruit) Store, when I click on UPDATE NOW I am directed to Microsoift Store, I can see WikiCamps USA and WikiCamps UK but No WikiCamps Aust. Anybody had success, If so what do I do. Thanks	PeterInSa	14	1382	07:56 AM Nov 4, 2025 by Magnarc
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