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Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Can you use your battery while you've got your solar panels charging them ???? or do you have to disconnect the solar ??

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi Hubby and I debating ? over whether 12 volt is necessary .We will be free camping where possible Thanks Forget to add we will have a generator as well -- Edited by chrisnchris on Thursday 9th of August 2012 08:36:19 AM

petengail · petengail

Ok now this is not strictly a caravan issue. During last years disastrous Brisbane floods I remember seeing an article (remember now this would have been in a QLD paper) saying that people should be aware of the dangers of damaged solar systems. I have a 3KW solar system installed on my roof. Lets s...

Laurie56 · Laurie56

New here so please help! I have two solar panels on the roof (120w & 150w) of my Toyota Coaster but only one battery. I have an Alco 12v battery in the boot and want to add another battery for more storage, questions: do I need another Alco battery or would any brand do? Do I need an AGM battery or anothe...

Hihosilver1953 · Hihosilver1953

Found this under the Thetford toilet capsule. What is it supposed to do?

Gwian · Gwian

We have a fold up basin in the motorhome and it takes forever to drain. Any help would be appreciated

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hello All, I have just replaced a set of Bridgestone tyres on the Pajero after 67,000 klms. They were the original Japanese ones. I am told by the dealer that the Japanese tyres wear a lot better than the others. Anyone else had a good run on these? Regards, Magnarc

obi · obi

I recently purchased a second hand landcruiser 200 diesel and considering splitting the dual batteries to use the second battery to power my accessories (engel fridge,uhf radio,gps etc). I know I will need to put in a larger starting battery but has anyone done this succeccfully. Obi

Plendo · Plendo

Followng a discussion at Greens Lake a few weeks ago, I have been ivestigating different types of LED lights. I have just received a 5W Rectangular LED, it is a really good source of light, and power consumption is low. Dimensions: 100mm * 9.5mm * about 2mm high. The LED material is about 2mm shorter a...

Scotty01 · Scotty01

Hi all. I have a 2011 Conquest and I am having trouble draining the sink in kitchen area. In the cupboard under the sink there is what looks like some sort of filter or trap, I cant get the hoses of it to pull it out as yet as I dont want to snap anything while on the road. Any one know what this gadget is? The sink...

Plendo · Plendo

I was just doing some research on the Holden site and discovered a new vehicle "comming soon", it is the Colorado 7, which appears to be a wagon version of the Colorado, configured with 7 seats. The seats appear to be configured for the second and third rows to fold giving a flat floor. It is be...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi guys, Well I feel the VK Commodore has reached its used by date so now i must look for a new car. Have looked at several, eg Holden Colorado, Isuzu Dmax,Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50. It looks like a tough descision so if any one has any of these cars, i would like any feed back on them wart's and a...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/__data/as...ionsv3.pdf

Seano · Seano

hi all is there a computer techie out there that can tell me how to down load a photo on to this site as I need help to ID a small black item thats four of along the siide of my poptop van roof thats beside and under the awning which was installed about six years ago. I recently bought the pop top van second...

Grahame Readwin · Grahame Readwin

Just had the service on my Pathfinder and had them put in ventilated Bembo disc pads and new shockies on the rear. Told the mechanic I was considering putting balloons in the rear springs due to extra wear on the rear tyres. This, I'm sure, is caused by the heavy load of the van and the camber going out due t...

rustylizard · rustylizard

just bought 12v converter to drive puter mains supply said 18.5 v but converter does 18 or 19 v not 18.5 which one do i use or take it back and try to find right one its for a compaq breed

Santa · Santa

Morning all, I'm in the market for a new battery charger, am after something reliable to replace the $30 special I am using at the moment. Found this listing on Ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MODEL-MXS15-CTEK-12-VOLT-15AMP-BATTERY-CHARGER-CARAVAN-AGM-REPLACES-XS15000-/321023...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

Put 2 new BFG tyres on the Navara in Longreach- one made in Japan the other USA - am interested in the long term comparison. Has anyone else experienced this and which tyre lasted longer. I'll back the Japanese. Have put 2 more on in Dubbo - both USA made.

milo · milo

just wondering what every one uses some times i just cant get the windscreen as clean as id like

Seano · Seano

Does anyone known where we can get a 12/240 v tv for our van?

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	Battery power (Preview) Can you use your battery while you've got your solar panels charging them ???? or do you have to disconnect the solar ??	Cruising Cruze	7	896	04:54 AM Dec 13, 2012 by oldtrack123
	Question on 12 volt power ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Hubby and I debating ? over whether 12 volt is necessary .We will be free camping where possible Thanks Forget to add we will have a generator as well -- Edited by chrisnchris on Thursday 9th of August 2012 08:36:19 AM	chrisnchris	39	4049	03:01 AM Dec 13, 2012 by 03_troopy
	Question for tech experts. Can I electrocute myself, or cause a fire from a roof top solar system? (Preview) Ok now this is not strictly a caravan issue. During last years disastrous Brisbane floods I remember seeing an article (remember now this would have been in a QLD paper) saying that people should be aware of the dangers of damaged solar systems. I have a 3KW solar system installed on my roof. Lets s...	petengail	8	1252	10:19 PM Dec 12, 2012 by oldtrack123
	Batteries (Preview) New here so please help! I have two solar panels on the roof (120w & 150w) of my Toyota Coaster but only one battery. I have an Alco 12v battery in the boot and want to add another battery for more storage, questions: do I need another Alco battery or would any brand do? Do I need an AGM battery or anothe...	Laurie56	5	1260	02:28 AM Dec 12, 2012 by Laurie56
	What is this toilet part? (Preview) Found this under the Thetford toilet capsule. What is it supposed to do?	Hihosilver1953	5	1123	01:32 AM Dec 11, 2012 by Sheba
	Jayco Conquest Bathroom Basin (Preview) We have a fold up basin in the motorhome and it takes forever to drain. Any help would be appreciated	Gwian	7	2520	04:06 AM Dec 10, 2012 by Santa
	Tyres (Preview) Hello All, I have just replaced a set of Bridgestone tyres on the Pajero after 67,000 klms. They were the original Japanese ones. I am told by the dealer that the Japanese tyres wear a lot better than the others. Anyone else had a good run on these? Regards, Magnarc	Magnarc	2	1060	11:01 PM Dec 9, 2012 by aussietraveller
	second battery in landcruiser 200 (Preview) I recently purchased a second hand landcruiser 200 diesel and considering splitting the dual batteries to use the second battery to power my accessories (engel fridge,uhf radio,gps etc). I know I will need to put in a larger starting battery but has anyone done this succeccfully. Obi	obi	14	17552	10:33 PM Dec 9, 2012 by obi
	Experimental LED (Preview) Followng a discussion at Greens Lake a few weeks ago, I have been ivestigating different types of LED lights. I have just received a 5W Rectangular LED, it is a really good source of light, and power consumption is low. Dimensions: 100mm * 9.5mm * about 2mm high. The LED material is about 2mm shorter a...	Plendo	7	942	08:22 PM Dec 9, 2012 by Cruising Cruze
	Jayco Conquest Kitchen Sink (Preview) Hi all. I have a 2011 Conquest and I am having trouble draining the sink in kitchen area. In the cupboard under the sink there is what looks like some sort of filter or trap, I cant get the hoses of it to pull it out as yet as I dont want to snap anything while on the road. Any one know what this gadget is? The sink...	Scotty01	5	1526	04:09 AM Dec 7, 2012 by Cupie
	POTENTIAL New TUG from Holden (Preview) I was just doing some research on the Holden site and discovered a new vehicle "comming soon", it is the Colorado 7, which appears to be a wagon version of the Colorado, configured with 7 seats. The seats appear to be configured for the second and third rows to fold giving a flat floor. It is be...	Plendo	2	926	12:59 AM Dec 7, 2012 by PeterD
	New Car Time. (closed) (Preview) Hi guys, Well I feel the VK Commodore has reached its used by date so now i must look for a new car. Have looked at several, eg Holden Colorado, Isuzu Dmax,Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50. It looks like a tough descision so if any one has any of these cars, i would like any feed back on them wart's and a...	Mr Red	16	1421	06:39 PM Dec 5, 2012 by Webmaster
	Vic safe battery charging alert (Preview) http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/__data/as...ionsv3.pdf	oldtrack123	1	767	04:50 AM Dec 5, 2012 by jimricho
	help with photo down load ? (Preview) hi all is there a computer techie out there that can tell me how to down load a photo on to this site as I need help to ID a small black item thats four of along the siide of my poptop van roof thats beside and under the awning which was installed about six years ago. I recently bought the pop top van second...	Seano	13	859	04:13 PM Dec 2, 2012 by _wombat_
	Tennis Balls (Preview) Just had the service on my Pathfinder and had them put in ventilated Bembo disc pads and new shockies on the rear. Told the mechanic I was considering putting balloons in the rear springs due to extra wear on the rear tyres. This, I'm sure, is caused by the heavy load of the van and the camber going out due t...	Grahame Readwin	11	2538	04:59 AM Dec 2, 2012 by Baz421
	12 volt step up converter (Preview) just bought 12v converter to drive puter mains supply said 18.5 v but converter does 18 or 19 v not 18.5 which one do i use or take it back and try to find right one its for a compaq breed	rustylizard	3	1112	01:56 AM Dec 2, 2012 by oldtrack123
	MXS15 CTEK 12 VOLT 15AMP BATTERY CHARGER??? (Preview) Morning all, I'm in the market for a new battery charger, am after something reliable to replace the $30 special I am using at the moment. Found this listing on Ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MODEL-MXS15-CTEK-12-VOLT-15AMP-BATTERY-CHARGER-CARAVAN-AGM-REPLACES-XS15000-/321023...	Santa	11	2873	04:06 AM Dec 1, 2012 by oldboar
	BFG tyres (Preview) Put 2 new BFG tyres on the Navara in Longreach- one made in Japan the other USA - am interested in the long term comparison. Has anyone else experienced this and which tyre lasted longer. I'll back the Japanese. Have put 2 more on in Dubbo - both USA made.	villatranquilla	8	1281	01:40 AM Nov 30, 2012 by Nomad246
	cleaning windscreen?? (Preview) just wondering what every one uses some times i just cant get the windscreen as clean as id like	milo	16	4129	10:53 PM Nov 29, 2012 by steve1945
	12v tv (Preview) Does anyone known where we can get a 12/240 v tv for our van?	Seano	13	3422	02:59 AM Nov 29, 2012 by 03_troopy
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