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Lawson · Lawson

I've have had my Engel for at least 15 years without any problems, its now quiet noisy for a few hours after starting up after not being used for a while but still works fine, when it comes time to replace it which is the is the better fridge Engel or Waco ? Dennis

2weis · 2weis

just tested cooktop so we can go away for a short trip i have gas reaching hobs (i can light them wth a match) when i depress the piezzo switch i only got intermittent clicks to start with ,but this has now stopped i seem to have power at the switch (when removing switch if i let it touch the body of the cooktop...

rustylizard · rustylizard

gday new at this has anybody put gas on their diesel motors am buying bt50 been checking web as usual its all confusing 3 companies i have found but have no idea about, diesel gas australia & d/gas also ecogas. mainly after fuel range as extra diesel tank is bout $1200 can get much better economy on...

Kiamaman · Kiamaman

Don't use my torches very often and ever time i go to use one the battery is flat. Sick of buying 9v batteries for the Dolphin, I paid $45 for a big rechargable one from JayCar, and it lasted about 2 days longer than the warranty. Absolute rubbish. Has anyone got any recommendations ? What is the best rel...

tcp99 · tcp99

On Line Australian Company is offering the panel below at $229. I know you get what you pay for but what do you think. This high quality 130W folding solar kit is designed to provide free power for charging 12V batteries in a camper, caravan and boat or any other 12V system. You can start using the kit in s...

keithintassie · keithintassie

Good Morning Gurus, I'd like my Sprinter to be as visible as possible to on-coming traffic and thought I might like to fit some Daytime Running Lights to the front bullbar. I'd like them to be of the LED type and as a set of two to be able to "light up" as the engine starts. Are others using someth...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/74602/Motorhome_Conv...

Peterpan · Peterpan

I have been having some intermittant problems with my prodigy brakecontroller. Symptoms are as follows: The lights that activate when the engine is started usually glow continually. however every now and then they flash and continue to flash until the motor is turned off. Sometimes a P1 will appea...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, in preparing the Avan cruiseliner I found that at least one bearing appears to be leaking.(classic spray pattern spreading from hub) To avoid trouble I have contacted Avan to obtain the wheel bearing that they use and for your information the part used is known as: Ford slimline wheel...

wasn_me · wasn_me

http://hobohome.com/news/?p=491 I found this site while looking around for some information. I thought others might find some interesting reading. Cheers Pete

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

Trying to get our heads around solar power and not really understanding the tech speak. I guess we would need something to run t.v. 8 led lights, laptops x2, phones x2, can't think of anything else that might need electricity, so maybe use 4 hours a day? Any thoughts would be very welcome. We would pre...

allinone · allinone

When pulling up today noticed that the awning had been scraped somehow, and when opened saw that there was a couple of tears in the top layer, in several places. Any suggestions on some simple repairs to prolong the life or seal the cuts would be appreciated. Was thinking of tape underside or outside...

Gazook · Gazook

Would anyone know the 12v DC current draw for a new Waeco CR-1110 model upright Fridge. Replacing the old 3-way and are considering buying one, need to know the current draw for solar reasons. Can't stand the thought of taking a generator along anymore.

handycapped · handycapped

We have just purchased a Jayco Sterling 25ft with bed slide out, ATM 2900. Interested to know what is the best and strongest vehicle to tow this. Any suggestions please? -- Edited by handycapped on Tuesday 22nd of January 2013 07:30:25 PM

briggspc · briggspc

Can any body help? I have not used the inside water pump for a long time so yesterday after filling up the tanks find that when turned on the water comes back out the mains fill connecter, any idear people?

bill12 · bill12

Tried to post some pics in a message to capricorn abd pisces,with no luck so here they are.Bill

Big Gregg · Big Gregg

Have a 57L Combi which was only used for 6 months on extended trip around the block in 2007. Was mounted in back of HiAce and not treated harshly at all. Been in storage (spare bedroom) for past 4 years and now will not cool at all It has the LED readout and I am in the process of replacing the battery for...

Mikedozer · Mikedozer

Has anyone had experience fitting computer type cooling fan behind fridge to help cooling in hot weather.I would like to hear from anyone who has tried this ,also how to do this mod.

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

How do I post a large photo in the topic instead of the thumbnail ?

Cellery · Cellery

Hi, I am a Newbie to this site and need some help please! I have just brought a 4WD to tow my Caravan, the Toyota has an Anderson plug but the van does not. My old rig charged the vans battery through a normal 7 pin round plug but I would like to wire up the van with an Anderson plug. How do I go about this? I have l...

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	Engel V Waeco (Preview) I've have had my Engel for at least 15 years without any problems, its now quiet noisy for a few hours after starting up after not being used for a while but still works fine, when it comes time to replace it which is the is the better fridge Engel or Waco ? Dennis	Lawson	18	2114	06:47 PM Feb 7, 2013 by Cupie
	swift 500 cooktop not lighting (Preview) just tested cooktop so we can go away for a short trip i have gas reaching hobs (i can light them wth a match) when i depress the piezzo switch i only got intermittent clicks to start with ,but this has now stopped i seem to have power at the switch (when removing switch if i let it touch the body of the cooktop...	2weis	2	677	12:51 AM Feb 7, 2013 by 2weis
	gas on diesel on new bt50 (Preview) gday new at this has anybody put gas on their diesel motors am buying bt50 been checking web as usual its all confusing 3 companies i have found but have no idea about, diesel gas australia & d/gas also ecogas. mainly after fuel range as extra diesel tank is bout $1200 can get much better economy on...	rustylizard	7	1003	10:23 AM Feb 6, 2013 by Mr B2
	What is the best Torch? (Preview) Don't use my torches very often and ever time i go to use one the battery is flat. Sick of buying 9v batteries for the Dolphin, I paid $45 for a big rechargable one from JayCar, and it lasted about 2 days longer than the warranty. Absolute rubbish. Has anyone got any recommendations ? What is the best rel...	Kiamaman	7	1207	09:08 AM Feb 6, 2013 by gold dandelion
	Solar Panel Value Question (Preview) On Line Australian Company is offering the panel below at $229. I know you get what you pay for but what do you think. This high quality 130W folding solar kit is designed to provide free power for charging 12V batteries in a camper, caravan and boat or any other 12V system. You can start using the kit in s...	tcp99	14	1314	04:09 AM Feb 5, 2013 by dorian
	Daytime Running Lights (Preview) Good Morning Gurus, I'd like my Sprinter to be as visible as possible to on-coming traffic and thought I might like to fit some Daytime Running Lights to the front bullbar. I'd like them to be of the LED type and as a set of two to be able to "light up" as the engine starts. Are others using someth...	keithintassie	6	1166	02:40 AM Feb 4, 2013 by Yuglamron
	Bifold doors on Campervans and Motorhomes (Preview) http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/74602/Motorhome_Conv...	yeoeleven	13	4966	03:41 PM Feb 3, 2013 by wasn_me
	Brake Controller Problem (Preview) I have been having some intermittant problems with my prodigy brakecontroller. Symptoms are as follows: The lights that activate when the engine is started usually glow continually. however every now and then they flash and continue to flash until the motor is turned off. Sometimes a P1 will appea...	Peterpan	20	8809	11:30 PM Feb 2, 2013 by PeterD
	Avan wheel bearing check. (Preview) Hi everyone, in preparing the Avan cruiseliner I found that at least one bearing appears to be leaking.(classic spray pattern spreading from hub) To avoid trouble I have contacted Avan to obtain the wheel bearing that they use and for your information the part used is known as: Ford slimline wheel...	ozi2	8	3859	04:34 AM Feb 1, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Solar Installations on RVs (Preview) http://hobohome.com/news/?p=491 I found this site while looking around for some information. I thought others might find some interesting reading. Cheers Pete	wasn_me	17	1421	04:55 PM Jan 31, 2013 by Trotsky
	What size solar panels do most of you use? (Preview) Trying to get our heads around solar power and not really understanding the tech speak. I guess we would need something to run t.v. 8 led lights, laptops x2, phones x2, can't think of anything else that might need electricity, so maybe use 4 hours a day? Any thoughts would be very welcome. We would pre...	EilsnAlby	11	1290	06:58 PM Jan 30, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Repairing the awning vinyl Awning repairs awning vinyl awning (Preview) When pulling up today noticed that the awning had been scraped somehow, and when opened saw that there was a couple of tears in the top layer, in several places. Any suggestions on some simple repairs to prolong the life or seal the cuts would be appreciated. Was thinking of tape underside or outside...	allinone	13	14945	12:07 PM Jan 27, 2013 by Cupie
	DC Current Draw (Preview) Would anyone know the 12v DC current draw for a new Waeco CR-1110 model upright Fridge. Replacing the old 3-way and are considering buying one, need to know the current draw for solar reasons. Can't stand the thought of taking a generator along anymore.	Gazook	11	1571	12:19 AM Jan 26, 2013 by johnnz
	Towing vehicles (Preview) We have just purchased a Jayco Sterling 25ft with bed slide out, ATM 2900. Interested to know what is the best and strongest vehicle to tow this. Any suggestions please? -- Edited by handycapped on Tuesday 22nd of January 2013 07:30:25 PM	handycapped	10	2100	11:04 PM Jan 25, 2013 by handycapped
	WATER PROBLEM (Preview) Can any body help? I have not used the inside water pump for a long time so yesterday after filling up the tanks find that when turned on the water comes back out the mains fill connecter, any idear people?	briggspc	12	1472	05:02 PM Jan 23, 2013 by Crackles
	tie downs for slide on (Preview) Tried to post some pics in a message to capricorn abd pisces,with no luck so here they are.Bill	bill12	2	616	05:44 AM Jan 22, 2013 by bill12
	Engel 57 Litre Combi Fridge / Freezer (Preview) Have a 57L Combi which was only used for 6 months on extended trip around the block in 2007. Was mounted in back of HiAce and not treated harshly at all. Been in storage (spare bedroom) for past 4 years and now will not cool at all It has the LED readout and I am in the process of replacing the battery for...	Big Gregg	3	2045	09:26 PM Jan 21, 2013 by Happyjack
	Caravan 3 way fridge (Preview) Has anyone had experience fitting computer type cooling fan behind fridge to help cooling in hot weather.I would like to hear from anyone who has tried this ,also how to do this mod.	Mikedozer	8	4887	07:00 PM Jan 21, 2013 by blaze
	Posting Pictures (Preview) How do I post a large photo in the topic instead of the thumbnail ?	Big Gorilla	7	869	05:10 AM Jan 21, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Anderson Plug (Preview) Hi, I am a Newbie to this site and need some help please! I have just brought a 4WD to tow my Caravan, the Toyota has an Anderson plug but the van does not. My old rig charged the vans battery through a normal 7 pin round plug but I would like to wire up the van with an Anderson plug. How do I go about this? I have l...	Cellery	7	7912	09:45 PM Jan 20, 2013 by blaze
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