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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...

Sue - Steve Gazel · Sue - Steve Gazel

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...

retiree · retiree

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

golivers travels · golivers travels

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...

tcp99 · tcp99

Is Garmin the way to go. Anybody purchased one lately. Terry

retiree · retiree

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...

Trotsky · Trotsky

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...

grandadbarney · grandadbarney

I am going to buy a sattelite system for the vast system can anyone recomend any particular brand Grandad Malcolm

Boothie · Boothie

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...

petengail · petengail

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...

magraret · magraret

how all for those of you who have one of how much diesel do you use a trip and whats your average fuel consumption towing 20 ft van

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	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	1424	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	15755	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	1729	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	2243	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	1611	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	746	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	2243	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	5060	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	1032	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	8082	09:45 PM Jan 20, 2013 by blaze
	Which antenna??? (Preview) 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...	Sue - Steve Gazel	5	1035	10:31 AM Jan 20, 2013 by PeterD
	aircondioner thoughts (Preview) 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	retiree	6	1009	02:19 PM Jan 18, 2013 by ozjohn
	Gas central heating or diesal? (Preview) 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...	golivers travels	17	2803	01:55 AM Jan 18, 2013 by golivers travels
	Looking for a Sat Nav (Preview) Is Garmin the way to go. Anybody purchased one lately. Terry	tcp99	14	1157	01:18 AM Jan 18, 2013 by Albert
	looking for spilt system installer inmelbourne (Preview) 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...	retiree	1	582	08:32 PM Jan 17, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	Battery storage (Preview) 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...	Trotsky	4	1055	04:30 PM Jan 17, 2013 by Dougwe
	satellite tv (Preview) I am going to buy a sattelite system for the vast system can anyone recomend any particular brand Grandad Malcolm	grandadbarney	18	1912	01:01 PM Jan 16, 2013 by _wombat_
	15 amp outlets revisited (Preview) 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...	Boothie	20	1647	06:06 PM Jan 16, 2013 by Santa
	Turbo Diesel Rodeo Auto - Towing 1200 KG Van (loaded weight) up very steep mountains (Preview) 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...	petengail	8	1310	12:17 AM Jan 10, 2013 by Ole_Grizzly
	fuel consumption on 2011 nissan narvara st duel cab 4x4 (Preview) how all for those of you who have one of how much diesel do you use a trip and whats your average fuel consumption towing 20 ft van	magraret	10	2518	07:41 AM Jan 9, 2013 by Justice
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