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winnie981 · winnie981

Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?

spida · spida

Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

What is the design function of the gear box

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...

elliemike · elliemike

We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...

HiAceHome · HiAceHome

Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...

Gwian · Gwian

Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks

Scotty01 · Scotty01

hi smart people. I have a Thetford toilet c403 I think, When you press the flush button only a very small amount of ware comes from discharge pipe. can hear the pump run but a lot quieter than it was. Cant seen to find out exactly where the pump is located and how to get to it. Seems like the whole unit may hav...

QueenKombi · QueenKombi

Hi everyone. I'm sure there are some knowledgeable people on here that might be able to offer some suggestions or insight. I bought a 1997 Hilux just over 12 months ago for the purpose of getting free fire wood as well as general running around, but once I drove it for awhile, it became obvious that it's s...

chaslib · chaslib

evening all .... Any suggestions or recommendations for compressors. will mainly be using on the road to adjust tyre pressure as necessary ... No off road stuff. Have looked at Bushranger Black Max and Dr Air Pro Flow 150. Also the one currently advertised on Camper Deals. All new for me so advic...

rustylizard · rustylizard

have been told that gel batts are better than agm batts after a while the glass mat settles down and doesnt hold volts as much as gelbatts. is it true or not bout batts buying new van so all help is needed thanks -- Edited by rustylizard on Saturday 15th of June 2013 08:56:47 PM

magraret · magraret

hi all in our starcraft it seems we cant get our hot water hot we have had it checked but they said it was all right but when you shower we have it on full turn and it is only warm i can run my hand under the sink tap is this normal or what can we do about italso with all this trouble in the hospital in brisbane wit...

camara44 · camara44

Can anyone tell me if I need to find a hot wire in the boot of my BF Falcon sedan to excite a Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, the instructions only mention XF falcon but this may be because of its age, BF was not made when these instructions were printed, thanks in advance Ken.

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

There is an Ariel that comes with our New Age van (not sure of brand) but it's supposed to be some kind of awesome. Like everything on their vans, apparently. I'm wondering though, eve with the bestest Ariel, do you reckon we'll need a satellite dish? Are the expensive and do you guys reckon they're wort...

gerard gue · gerard gue

good afternoon is it possible that the weather affect the dual battery management of the piranha(dbe 150s) when it is cold and humid it does not kick on or it takes a long time ? thank you regards GG

Peakhillfm · Peakhillfm

Morning/afternoon all, I am a tech as far as electronics is concerned BUT not computers. I would like to know....PLEASE on how one hilites web site etc on the site and whether there is a specific section that we activate this on the site. I can help with TV radio and all that gear,BUT computers...I am ign...

biggse · biggse

Goldstream 15 foot cutaway off road van with Cruise master independent suspension wearing one tyre unevenly, starting to scrub out. I'm having trouble finding anyone who will do a wheel alignment. Currently in Kununurra, heading slowly around WA coast to Melbourne. where can I get van wheel align...

TAJ · TAJ

wanted to know about anodes in hot water systems found information by aussietraveller 22-2-13 thanks it is a very handy suenray

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...

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	Solar panels (Preview) Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?	winnie981	2	1063	11:04 PM Jun 27, 2013 by winnie981
	2006 Jayco vent leak (Preview) Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...	spida	2	792	10:50 PM Jun 27, 2013 by spida
	Question Without Notice (Preview) What is the design function of the gear box	Wombat 280	14	1445	03:21 PM Jun 27, 2013 by rockylizard
	Navara and tow vehicle questions (Preview) Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...	Flicka9736	23	8753	08:36 PM Jun 26, 2013 by ozjohn
	Oziexplorer on Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Preview) We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...	elliemike	0	1269	02:56 AM Jun 26, 2013 by elliemike
	LED lighting for older van. (Preview) Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...	bazzle22	12	2462	07:10 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Solar setup help (Preview) Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...	HiAceHome	11	1579	07:07 PM Jun 25, 2013 by HiAceHome
	Attaching solar panels to roof of M/Home (Preview) Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks	Gwian	4	920	05:01 PM Jun 25, 2013 by George
	thetford toilet water pump (Preview) hi smart people. I have a Thetford toilet c403 I think, When you press the flush button only a very small amount of ware comes from discharge pipe. can hear the pump run but a lot quieter than it was. Cant seen to find out exactly where the pump is located and how to get to it. Seems like the whole unit may hav...	Scotty01	3	1749	02:17 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Legendts
	Getting better economy. Hilux 2.4 petrol (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm sure there are some knowledgeable people on here that might be able to offer some suggestions or insight. I bought a 1997 Hilux just over 12 months ago for the purpose of getting free fire wood as well as general running around, but once I drove it for awhile, it became obvious that it's s...	QueenKombi	15	3206	01:25 AM Jun 23, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Compressors (Preview) evening all .... Any suggestions or recommendations for compressors. will mainly be using on the road to adjust tyre pressure as necessary ... No off road stuff. Have looked at Bushranger Black Max and Dr Air Pro Flow 150. Also the one currently advertised on Camper Deals. All new for me so advic...	chaslib	3	693	05:23 PM Jun 22, 2013 by chaslib
	batts not the ones in the sky the ones for holding power (Preview) have been told that gel batts are better than agm batts after a while the glass mat settles down and doesnt hold volts as much as gelbatts. is it true or not bout batts buying new van so all help is needed thanks -- Edited by rustylizard on Saturday 15th of June 2013 08:56:47 PM	rustylizard	5	872	06:50 AM Jun 22, 2013 by Mark
	hot water is not getting hot (Preview) hi all in our starcraft it seems we cant get our hot water hot we have had it checked but they said it was all right but when you shower we have it on full turn and it is only warm i can run my hand under the sink tap is this normal or what can we do about italso with all this trouble in the hospital in brisbane wit...	magraret	1	554	11:12 PM Jun 21, 2013 by 2weis
	Brake controlers and BF falcons.. (Preview) Can anyone tell me if I need to find a hot wire in the boot of my BF Falcon sedan to excite a Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, the instructions only mention XF falcon but this may be because of its age, BF was not made when these instructions were printed, thanks in advance Ken.	camara44	2	692	03:44 AM Jun 20, 2013 by camara44
	TV Ariel and satellite dishes (Preview) There is an Ariel that comes with our New Age van (not sure of brand) but it's supposed to be some kind of awesome. Like everything on their vans, apparently. I'm wondering though, eve with the bestest Ariel, do you reckon we'll need a satellite dish? Are the expensive and do you guys reckon they're wort...	Flicka9736	9	3299	02:20 AM Jun 20, 2013 by _wombat_
	dual battery management (Preview) good afternoon is it possible that the weather affect the dual battery management of the piranha(dbe 150s) when it is cold and humid it does not kick on or it takes a long time ? thank you regards GG	gerard gue	1	912	09:39 PM Jun 19, 2013 by jimricho
	Tecie for the forum.............. (Preview) Morning/afternoon all, I am a tech as far as electronics is concerned BUT not computers. I would like to know....PLEASE on how one hilites web site etc on the site and whether there is a specific section that we activate this on the site. I can help with TV radio and all that gear,BUT computers...I am ign...	Peakhillfm	6	1091	07:11 PM Jun 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	where can I get van wheel alignment between Kununurra & perth? (Preview) Goldstream 15 foot cutaway off road van with Cruise master independent suspension wearing one tyre unevenly, starting to scrub out. I'm having trouble finding anyone who will do a wheel alignment. Currently in Kununurra, heading slowly around WA coast to Melbourne. where can I get van wheel align...	biggse	4	2203	06:13 AM Jun 17, 2013 by richardc
	using search (Preview) wanted to know about anodes in hot water systems found information by aussietraveller 22-2-13 thanks it is a very handy suenray	TAJ	1	593	09:23 PM Jun 12, 2013 by Sheba
	Too Late! I've Done It! (Preview) G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...	GaryKelly	8	1332	01:21 AM Jun 13, 2013 by GaryKelly
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