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SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Just wondering what others are doing about fire extinguisher maintenance. The one in our van needs a recharge according to the gauge, but having searched around I can't seem to locate anywhere performing checks and service for domestic extinguishers. I'm in Melbourne, outer eastern subs. Any inf...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I often have the need to charge the batteries from the generator as well as relying on the solar. My manual says that the batteries should be disconnected before attaching them to the generator. leaving them connected "will cause damage to the rest of the system". Since batteries are under the seat...

Ger08 · Ger08

The compressor on our Dometic RPD190 seems to be running a bit more than usual. Everything is still cold etc but Ive noticed the compresort running more. Its been suggested that it could be dust that has gotten through the vents that maybe causing this. Two questions. Is dust likely to cause this and ho...

aastek · aastek

I am trying to understand the power drain on the van batteries when using a 2000w inverter i would like to use a 240v/1200w appliance in the van but I have been given conflicting opinions on the power drawdown on the batters if I use the appliance for one hour per day, how many amps would it draw from the bat...

YAMFAN · YAMFAN

Hi everyone, the slide out on my RV has finally died, the motor is OK buy it has snapped the plastic nuts that travels on the large screws that retract and open the slideout. Im after the plastic threaded part that brings the slideout in/out in conjunction with the screw mechanism does anyone know a part...

YAMFAN · YAMFAN

Hi everyone, our 2009 Winnebago Esperance has finally decided that its hand brake doesn't want to work, it happened suddenly and not I believe a slow decline. I have adjusted the Y piece adjuster but it doesn't make any difference so I would say it is to do with the drum brake hand brake adjustment. I to...

Mick n I · Mick n I

Our 2013 Coromal Element 6.32 has a Truma HWS fitted - we've had the van since new and have not had any real issues however recently we di a couple of farm sits and found the HWS did not operate on 240V. It works very well on gas. The Truma site doesn't give very useful advice on checking the unit. The unit is...

keiron · keiron

I am running a current model Isuzu MU-X with smart alternator. I have fitted a VSR to feed to a power board inside the cab of the Isuzu, feeding a fridge, plus 2-3 other 12V accessories. I now want to fit a DCDC Charger to feed the Van battery, which presently gets charge from the Jayco "on-board" charger a...

Smith · Smith

I have a 15ft pop top golden eagle caravan I am wondering if the carport position would be the most stable, the van is rear entry and in the cantilevered position I have to walk around the awning to access the awning area. Any thoughts on the matter? Smith

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Has anyone had or heard of a hot water system having to be removed by cutting a whole through the side of the van or motorhome to aid removal???

Rohendo · Rohendo

Hi guys. Wondering if someone can help me out. I have a 60lt adventure kings fridge. Seems to be exactly the same as a weaco cf60. It has the secop bd35f compressor. The fridge compressor and fan are running but the fridge isn't cooling. The pipe that comes out of the evaporator(I think, the radiator loo...

Woolly · Woolly

We were originally going to have solar fitted to our campervan but are now considering a portable system. Our batteries already charge while driving & this is as a back up if we decide to park for a day or 2. Generally with work we only get a few days off at a time so we do a lot of driving and don't spend th...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

What are the relevant voltages from the tug since alternators/generators are likely all different, and where are they regulated before the van battery (if they are/are not). Brodie

oldtocbd · oldtocbd

Hi - Wondering if someone can help. We have a Fiamma Turbo Vent in our Horizon Banksia. The dial to raise and lower the vent does not work. Does anyone know if it can be fixed or if the whole thing needs to be replaced?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A thread was recently necro-ed asking for info on diesel heaters; necro threads are an issue on the forum because of its default setting for viewing threads hence I've started a new thread. The first attachment is the full manual for the generic Chinese diesel heaters I found somewhere on the net the s...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Q1: Is it ok to leave the HWS on 24/7 when on 240v? Q2. Will bore water damage the HWS? Q3. Do water filters such as BEST filter bore water?? TIA BAS

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Morning all, I have an electric awning and want to attach a side shade to both ends, how do you attach the side awning? I don't really want to fit anti flapping kit. I've seen the anti flap attachments but you need a ridge pole to attach it to. Any thoughts or photos. Thanks

shakey55 · shakey55

Ive purchased a 2011 New Age Big Red 19 and it has a Mishto 165 litre compressor fridge. Anybody here run the same fridge. If so Id like to hear what your thoughts area on the fridge, what you daily power consumption is and if you have the user manual for this fridge Id like to get a copy of it. Yes a long s...

mgtlat · mgtlat

I see there are plenty of fridge openers for Dometic but very limited for Thetford fridges. Can anyone recommend a suitable 'opener' for a Thetford and where to purchase if they have one? TIA Cheers Mick

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

Has anybody had experience with these electric jocky wheel/stands? https://blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au/

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	Fire extinguisher maintenance ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just wondering what others are doing about fire extinguisher maintenance. The one in our van needs a recharge according to the gauge, but having searched around I can't seem to locate anywhere performing checks and service for domestic extinguishers. I'm in Melbourne, outer eastern subs. Any inf...	SouthernComfort	47	4928	10:17 AM Oct 29, 2022 by Cisco kid
	Charging batteries without disconnecting batteries (Preview) I often have the need to charge the batteries from the generator as well as relying on the solar. My manual says that the batteries should be disconnected before attaching them to the generator. leaving them connected "will cause damage to the rest of the system". Since batteries are under the seat...	Brodie Allen	13	2458	08:54 AM Oct 24, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Dometic Compressor Fridge RPD190 (Preview) The compressor on our Dometic RPD190 seems to be running a bit more than usual. Everything is still cold etc but Ive noticed the compresort running more. Its been suggested that it could be dust that has gotten through the vents that maybe causing this. Two questions. Is dust likely to cause this and ho...	Ger08	14	3628	12:29 PM Oct 22, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Using inverters (Preview) I am trying to understand the power drain on the van batteries when using a 2000w inverter i would like to use a 240v/1200w appliance in the van but I have been given conflicting opinions on the power drawdown on the batters if I use the appliance for one hour per day, how many amps would it draw from the bat...	aastek	17	2755	12:48 AM Oct 21, 2022 by Are We Lost
	2009 Winnebago Esperance Slide out (Preview) Hi everyone, the slide out on my RV has finally died, the motor is OK buy it has snapped the plastic nuts that travels on the large screws that retract and open the slideout. Im after the plastic threaded part that brings the slideout in/out in conjunction with the screw mechanism does anyone know a part...	YAMFAN	6	1746	08:15 PM Oct 20, 2022 by Justalad
	2009 Winnebago Esperance Hand Brake (Preview) Hi everyone, our 2009 Winnebago Esperance has finally decided that its hand brake doesn't want to work, it happened suddenly and not I believe a slow decline. I have adjusted the Y piece adjuster but it doesn't make any difference so I would say it is to do with the drum brake hand brake adjustment. I to...	YAMFAN	0	952	05:36 PM Oct 19, 2022 by YAMFAN
	Truma HWS (Preview) Our 2013 Coromal Element 6.32 has a Truma HWS fitted - we've had the van since new and have not had any real issues however recently we di a couple of farm sits and found the HWS did not operate on 240V. It works very well on gas. The Truma site doesn't give very useful advice on checking the unit. The unit is...	Mick n I	11	1925	08:41 PM Oct 17, 2022 by Ian G
	DCDC Charger in Jayco Starcraft Van (Preview) I am running a current model Isuzu MU-X with smart alternator. I have fitted a VSR to feed to a power board inside the cab of the Isuzu, feeding a fridge, plus 2-3 other 12V accessories. I now want to fit a DCDC Charger to feed the Van battery, which presently gets charge from the Jayco "on-board" charger a...	keiron	8	1812	02:47 PM Oct 16, 2022 by Gundog
	roll out awning cantilevered or carport position ? (Preview) I have a 15ft pop top golden eagle caravan I am wondering if the carport position would be the most stable, the van is rear entry and in the cantilevered position I have to walk around the awning to access the awning area. Any thoughts on the matter? Smith	Smith	10	1703	11:56 AM Oct 16, 2022 by Smith
	HWS removal (Preview) Has anyone had or heard of a hot water system having to be removed by cutting a whole through the side of the van or motorhome to aid removal???	Bas + Eve	3	1774	11:01 PM Oct 15, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Adventure kings 60lt fridge not cooling (Preview) Hi guys. Wondering if someone can help me out. I have a 60lt adventure kings fridge. Seems to be exactly the same as a weaco cf60. It has the secop bd35f compressor. The fridge compressor and fan are running but the fridge isn't cooling. The pipe that comes out of the evaporator(I think, the radiator loo...	Rohendo	3	2844	03:45 PM Oct 14, 2022 by Rohendo
	Portable Solar Panel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We were originally going to have solar fitted to our campervan but are now considering a portable system. Our batteries already charge while driving & this is as a back up if we decide to park for a day or 2. Generally with work we only get a few days off at a time so we do a lot of driving and don't spend th...	Woolly	38	5417	12:59 PM Oct 12, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	About charging voltages from towing vehicle (Preview) What are the relevant voltages from the tug since alternators/generators are likely all different, and where are they regulated before the van battery (if they are/are not). Brodie	Brodie Allen	3	1449	02:46 PM Oct 11, 2022 by Brodie Allen
	Fiamma Turbo Vent 28 broken dial Fiamma Turbo Vent dial 28 (Preview) Hi - Wondering if someone can help. We have a Fiamma Turbo Vent in our Horizon Banksia. The dial to raise and lower the vent does not work. Does anyone know if it can be fixed or if the whole thing needs to be replaced?	oldtocbd	2	1209	03:36 PM Oct 10, 2022 by oldtocbd
	Chinese diesel heater manual and info (Preview) A thread was recently necro-ed asking for info on diesel heaters; necro threads are an issue on the forum because of its default setting for viewing threads hence I've started a new thread. The first attachment is the full manual for the generic Chinese diesel heaters I found somewhere on the net the s...	Mike Harding	12	11845	10:53 PM Oct 7, 2022 by msg
	Truma HWS (Preview) Q1: Is it ok to leave the HWS on 24/7 when on 240v? Q2. Will bore water damage the HWS? Q3. Do water filters such as BEST filter bore water?? TIA BAS	Bas + Eve	6	1303	05:35 PM Oct 7, 2022 by Craig1
	side awning (Preview) Morning all, I have an electric awning and want to attach a side shade to both ends, how do you attach the side awning? I don't really want to fit anti flapping kit. I've seen the anti flap attachments but you need a ridge pole to attach it to. Any thoughts or photos. Thanks	Cassie63	3	1570	07:02 AM Oct 1, 2022 by Possum3
	Mishto - Compressor Fridge (Preview) Ive purchased a 2011 New Age Big Red 19 and it has a Mishto 165 litre compressor fridge. Anybody here run the same fridge. If so Id like to hear what your thoughts area on the fridge, what you daily power consumption is and if you have the user manual for this fridge Id like to get a copy of it. Yes a long s...	shakey55	12	3753	06:38 AM Oct 1, 2022 by shakey55
	Thetford Fridge Openers (Preview) I see there are plenty of fridge openers for Dometic but very limited for Thetford fridges. Can anyone recommend a suitable 'opener' for a Thetford and where to purchase if they have one? TIA Cheers Mick	mgtlat	5	1201	08:34 PM Sep 30, 2022 by hufnpuf
	Black Jack trailer jacks (Preview) Has anybody had experience with these electric jocky wheel/stands? https://blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au/	Pam_Chris	3	3217	10:35 AM Sep 30, 2022 by Pam_Chris
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