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Solar Installations on RVs
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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
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What size solar panels do most of you use?
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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...
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Repairing the awning vinyl
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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...
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DC Current Draw
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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.
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Towing vehicles
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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
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WATER PROBLEM
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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?
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tie downs for slide on
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Tried to post some pics in a message to capricorn abd pisces,with no luck so here they are.Bill
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Engel 57 Litre Combi Fridge / Freezer
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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...
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Caravan 3 way fridge
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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.
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Posting Pictures
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How do I post a large photo in the topic instead of the thumbnail ?
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Anderson Plug
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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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Which antenna???
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Hi All, we have just brought a new tv to put in our van and was wondering which antenna are people using and have the least problems with as far as getting reception and tuning. Not that we watch much but to catch up on news and daily events, mainly to not lose track of the real world while enjoying our wonder...
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Sue - Steve Gazel
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aircondioner thoughts
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looking at buying newairconditioner for ourcoachtossing upwith a aircommand or a coleman replacing our8yr old electrolux also tossing up aboutputting a spilt system in butwilltake abit of messing around thought oncoleman or aircommand willbe appreciated cherylle and wayne
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Gas central heating or diesal?
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Hi all, after spending 6 weeks in the UK in a motorhome with central heating it has made us think seriously about putting heating in our van. Live in central Victoria. We often like to go away in winter, but not necessarily north as it is so busy. Most of the time we book into caravan parks because of heatin...
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Looking for a Sat Nav
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Is Garmin the way to go. Anybody purchased one lately. Terry
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looking for spilt system installer inmelbourne
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thinking very serious about putting spilt system in our 11mt.motorhome we doknow this can be done as we we have seen on our travels in melbourne at present but unable tofind anyone interested in doing it for us they all seem to only wantto talk roof ones which are not big enough to cool our motorhome down...
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Battery storage
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I need to move some batteries around to make space for more. To do this I need to stack a couple of batteries to use vertical space that is wasted. These are sealed batteries and I was wondering if I could seperate them top from bottom by using a block of timber to ensure that there is no contact of teh termin...
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satellite tv
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I am going to buy a sattelite system for the vast system can anyone recomend any particular brand Grandad Malcolm
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15 amp outlets revisited
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I have done searches and read all posts I could on recharging 12 volt batteries and running my fridge on gas whilst I have my van plugged into 10 amps. Set the scene, retiring later this year, bought a van before Christmas, went interstate over Christmas, wife and her family thing. For those fishos, I...
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Turbo Diesel Rodeo Auto - Towing 1200 KG Van (loaded weight) up very steep mountains
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The other week I was towing the van along the old Armidale Road from Grafton NSW to Armidale. By the time we got to the top of the plateau the heat indicator was showing well up into the hot area although not in the red. My quetion is, should I be towing up very steep and long inclines in drive, 3rd or 2nd g...
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