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Patto44 · Patto44

I have 2x 100ah deep cycle AGM batteries in the van with 4x 80 watt solar panels. Yesterday I decided to trial run our power supply as we are hoping to try free campnig. I connected our 90 litre FrigMate, which draws about 2.8 amps, and the solar regulator showed 'bulk charge' and 14 volts. This varied (14...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

This may be a bit of a girl question but I have had varying opinions on the answer. When van is stored at home is it best to leave the top up or down? Does it make any difference and why. I can use mine with the top down so I don't bother putting it up unless I'm staying in it for a while. Thanks Tess

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, just thought I would put this question out there. I have a 1998 V6 Toyota Prado on Gas/Petrol and I am having trouble changing from petrol to gas. Usually the system starts on petrol and changes automatically to gas within seconds. I am having trouble with the gas side of things. For some time ti...

peacewalker · peacewalker

In the process of buying a motorhome. However, can anyone tell me about bifold doors??? the law says it should open out or slide. Does everyone have to change their doors???

lilly31 · lilly31

My laptop is running slow is there a good free program you can get to speed it up.... Yes i have all the anti viris program on here but some day it is so slow to load ...

TAJ · TAJ

HI GNs in the market for new navigator TOM TOM left the planet looking at a navman my200 about $128 any reports please thanks suenray

Big Gregg · Big Gregg

Bit long-winded but hopefully answer "some" questions that may be thrown back at me. Have a Dometic RM4401 3-way fridge with an auto-ignitor on start-up. Have used before with no problems whatsoever. Cooled fridge on 240V prior to leaving home and fridge temp monitor showed 4 degrees...

bill12 · bill12

Has anybody had any experience with Falcon longreach utes? I am looking,as I want more power and the tray lower than the Courier diesel I have now. Also dual fual and auto box attracts me.How about fuel consumption and general costs?Your views would be apreciated. Thanks.Bill

lilly31 · lilly31

OK i am trying to set up solar for my home away from home ... So much to work out so i thought hey i come her asked you.... What is different between 12 volt and 4 volt solar . And what is best deep cell battery to get i been told marine grade is a good ... I was going for 120 watt panesl so now with confu...

DandS · DandS

When we purchased our van (second hand) I had a few concerns about the ground clearence. The van was fitted with an overlay axle. I also noticed that the rear spring dumbjacks showed some signs of wear. The concern with clearence turned out to be fact, a few times in and out of some driveways it would s...

milo · milo

G'day all dont often post in here but i need some help, some how I have a thing called "My Start " showing up in google chrome browser, ie when i hit a new tab, instead of being google chrome's search its this other thing.. I have looked in chrome settins etc but cant seem to see it any where...

chaslib · chaslib

Anyone out there dabbled in metal detecting? Would be interested in hearing others experiences and recommendations Re equipment etc. Costs appear to be vastly different in terms of the almighty dollar sign and the top of the market from what our uninformed brains have researched appears to be exUS...

Boothie · Boothie

The Missus asked me a question that I hadn't even thought about. When storing the van, do you leave the water tank full or do you empty it? I was a bit miffed and the old male pride was a little shattered when I had to answer that I was stuffed if I knew. So that I regain some face with my Missus, can anyone t...

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=5Fl87CAFGpQ&feature=endscreen

Freebee · Freebee

We are going on an extended outback trip. Question; are Sat Phones worth the money and trouble getting one? We already have a Telstra mobile but i think that will have a limited availability (also a Vodafone mobile which will be usless outside main cities).

Mr B2 · Mr B2

I am looking for an VASS Engineer to certify my bus conversion, I just got quoted $2000-00 to write out a piece of paper, They dont have to do anything to my bus as it has all been done to Aussie ADR's, just check it out so I can get a roadworthy and registration, 2 Grand I think is a bit steep, Any one out there h...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day. Can anyone tell me how to link my web site addy (in my signature) so that it becomes "clickable"?

Beanbag53 · Beanbag53

We recently purchased a wind up camper van and on our second trip away, as we were setting up the van, winding up the top and pulling out the bed ends, my wife noticed a huge scorch mark in the canvas. There was a hole in the canvas big enough to kick a footy through; if you were a good kick. Impersonating Sher...

Santa · Santa

Can anyone point me in the direction of an Australian dump point download that I can install on my Garmin GPS?

sandsmere · sandsmere

Does anyone have one?. The adaptor has 2 round curved pins. How do we plug into power to recharge? -- Edited by sandsmere on Friday 8th of February 2013 06:25:55 AM

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	How to work out amps in battery. (Preview) I have 2x 100ah deep cycle AGM batteries in the van with 4x 80 watt solar panels. Yesterday I decided to trial run our power supply as we are hoping to try free campnig. I connected our 90 litre FrigMate, which draws about 2.8 amps, and the solar regulator showed 'bulk charge' and 14 volts. This varied (14...	Patto44	22	4781	11:15 AM Feb 24, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Top up or down on poptops (Preview) This may be a bit of a girl question but I have had varying opinions on the answer. When van is stored at home is it best to leave the top up or down? Does it make any difference and why. I can use mine with the top down so I don't bother putting it up unless I'm staying in it for a while. Thanks Tess	Evie n Rhys	5	1796	01:01 AM Feb 24, 2013 by ozjohn
	Prado on Petrol/Gas problem (Preview) Hi all, just thought I would put this question out there. I have a 1998 V6 Toyota Prado on Gas/Petrol and I am having trouble changing from petrol to gas. Usually the system starts on petrol and changes automatically to gas within seconds. I am having trouble with the gas side of things. For some time ti...	Dougwe	9	2724	04:07 PM Feb 22, 2013 by _wombat_
	Bi fold doors question (Preview) In the process of buying a motorhome. However, can anyone tell me about bifold doors??? the law says it should open out or slide. Does everyone have to change their doors???	peacewalker	2	729	10:02 PM Feb 21, 2013 by PeterD
	slow laptop ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My laptop is running slow is there a good free program you can get to speed it up.... Yes i have all the anti viris program on here but some day it is so slow to load ...	lilly31	32	2517	12:50 PM Feb 20, 2013 by AL H
	NAVIGATORS (Preview) HI GNs in the market for new navigator TOM TOM left the planet looking at a navman my200 about $128 any reports please thanks suenray	TAJ	17	1370	05:52 PM Feb 20, 2013 by beiffe
	Dometic 3 way on gas ? (Preview) Bit long-winded but hopefully answer "some" questions that may be thrown back at me. Have a Dometic RM4401 3-way fridge with an auto-ignitor on start-up. Have used before with no problems whatsoever. Cooled fridge on 240V prior to leaving home and fridge temp monitor showed 4 degrees...	Big Gregg	3	1758	07:38 AM Feb 20, 2013 by Big Gregg
	Falcon Longreach. (Preview) Has anybody had any experience with Falcon longreach utes? I am looking,as I want more power and the tray lower than the Courier diesel I have now. Also dual fual and auto box attracts me.How about fuel consumption and general costs?Your views would be apreciated. Thanks.Bill	bill12	7	1133	07:22 AM Feb 20, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	12 volt V 24 volt (Preview) OK i am trying to set up solar for my home away from home ... So much to work out so i thought hey i come her asked you.... What is different between 12 volt and 4 volt solar . And what is best deep cell battery to get i been told marine grade is a good ... I was going for 120 watt panesl so now with confu...	lilly31	9	3587	01:49 AM Feb 19, 2013 by jimricho
	Suspension (Preview) When we purchased our van (second hand) I had a few concerns about the ground clearence. The van was fitted with an overlay axle. I also noticed that the rear spring dumbjacks showed some signs of wear. The concern with clearence turned out to be fact, a few times in and out of some driveways it would s...	DandS	10	1678	12:33 AM Feb 19, 2013 by DandS
	browser problems (Preview) G'day all dont often post in here but i need some help, some how I have a thing called "My Start " showing up in google chrome browser, ie when i hit a new tab, instead of being google chrome's search its this other thing.. I have looked in chrome settins etc but cant seem to see it any where...	milo	2	712	03:27 AM Feb 17, 2013 by milo
	Metal detectors (Preview) Anyone out there dabbled in metal detecting? Would be interested in hearing others experiences and recommendations Re equipment etc. Costs appear to be vastly different in terms of the almighty dollar sign and the top of the market from what our uninformed brains have researched appears to be exUS...	chaslib	6	1133	06:04 PM Feb 16, 2013 by spida
	Have searched for a thread with no luck (Preview) The Missus asked me a question that I hadn't even thought about. When storing the van, do you leave the water tank full or do you empty it? I was a bit miffed and the old male pride was a little shattered when I had to answer that I was stuffed if I knew. So that I regain some face with my Missus, can anyone t...	Boothie	8	949	12:11 AM Feb 16, 2013 by neilnruth
	Seriously...This will make you cry (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=5Fl87CAFGpQ&feature=endscreen	vk6tnc	1	1110	06:32 AM Feb 15, 2013 by hako
	Sat Phones (Preview) We are going on an extended outback trip. Question; are Sat Phones worth the money and trouble getting one? We already have a Telstra mobile but i think that will have a limited availability (also a Vodafone mobile which will be usless outside main cities).	Freebee	7	1413	08:23 PM Feb 14, 2013 by KFT
	RH drive conversion, Engineers certificate, (Preview) I am looking for an VASS Engineer to certify my bus conversion, I just got quoted $2000-00 to write out a piece of paper, They dont have to do anything to my bus as it has all been done to Aussie ADR's, just check it out so I can get a roadworthy and registration, 2 Grand I think is a bit steep, Any one out there h...	Mr B2	4	802	08:37 AM Feb 14, 2013 by Mr B2
	Linking Text (Preview) G'day. Can anyone tell me how to link my web site addy (in my signature) so that it becomes "clickable"?	GaryKelly	4	731	11:49 PM Feb 11, 2013 by Bucko
	Lights in camper scorch canvas pop out scorch canvas damage burn lights fridge switch (Preview) We recently purchased a wind up camper van and on our second trip away, as we were setting up the van, winding up the top and pulling out the bed ends, my wife noticed a huge scorch mark in the canvas. There was a hole in the canvas big enough to kick a footy through; if you were a good kick. Impersonating Sher...	Beanbag53	17	3983	02:07 AM Feb 9, 2013 by Santa
	Garmin GPS dump point download? (Preview) Can anyone point me in the direction of an Australian dump point download that I can install on my Garmin GPS?	Santa	29	22991	11:59 AM Feb 8, 2013 by Santa
	multi-function satellite finder question. (Preview) Does anyone have one?. The adaptor has 2 round curved pins. How do we plug into power to recharge? -- Edited by sandsmere on Friday 8th of February 2013 06:25:55 AM	sandsmere	11	948	07:04 PM Feb 8, 2013 by _wombat_
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