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12V charger/battery/240Vpp safety
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A friend has a Motorhome "assembled" in Victoria - or somehow put together - with the imported transformer/charger made in Germany. It sits right beside the house battery and both - the charger and battery - sit beside a 240V power point!! OK,there's been no problems we know of,but there i...
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sheeds
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looking for a bit more power and better fuel consumption
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Hi all thought i might deparet a little info that may help a few of you who use diesel tugs some of my comments you may choose to ignore i do tend to be a little biassed on some things first we tow our jayco 23 footer with a 2002 nissan patrol 4.2 litre turbo diesel which to me is a great tug and is the second patro...
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nallingtoon
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Waeco Cooler Circuit Board Problems?
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We have a Waeco brand electric cooler model CF-40. It came with our 2007 Winnebago Vectra when we bought it about a year ago. I've had it on in the past, but this is our first extended road trip and now it doesn't work. We're getting power both on the 120 volt & 12 volt circuits. The fuses both on the outs...
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harvvectra2012
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Tyres for Disco
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I have a mate who needs to replace the tyres on his 2002 Disco. He has asked me to help him in his research for a suitable replacement set. The size is 255/55/R18. He has been advised that Coopers and BFGs are unavailable in this size. He has been recommended (by the various tyre dealers) Michelin, Pirell...
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jimricho
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Has anyone converted a 240v fridge to 12v
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Hi Guys, I have been reading some of the other post on the merrits of 12v for free camping, and I recognise that being able to keep all the necessary items going on 12V from later afernoon until the next morning is vital to harmoneous relationships when free camping. This leads me to consider the merrits...
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Plendo
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Fresh water tanks
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hi everyone, We need some tech help - we have a 2011 Jayco sterling (23.72.1) we have three tanks underneath, 2 fresh water (marked tank #1 and tank #2) and the third tank marked grey water tank, tank markings are on the gauge inside the van. We have the valve underneath with the arrow on it for sucking o...
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Frog53
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USA vehicles
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Not sure if this subject has been mentioned before. I'm thinking of importing a Toyota Tundra/ Ford F250 and a fifth wheel from the US. Are there any GN's that could share experiences or offer any advice. Thanks John
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johnnz
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Tare and ATM
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Hello there, We have purchased a 1982 Millard 17ft 6in Caravan (not pop top) in Qld with RWC and Gas Cert. We are very much newbies with plenty to learn. The rego papers state Tare of 1000kgs and ATM of 1160kgs. Would this be correct? Only 160kg between the two? Also on rego paper is "Badge: 4.27M&qu...
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geebee
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Batteries & Inverter GAN
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Up grading our 'house' 12 volt system has left us with an inverter and two Fullriver agm dc 150Amp hr batteries that are Good As New. These items need a new home asap because they still have many years of useful life left in them. Should anyone be interested, please pm me.
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Travelbunny
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Power supply
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Hi guys I need some information regards the best power options for doing some travelling and avoiding the caravan parks where possible. I have purchased an old jayco dove camper trailer in really good nick but it dosn't have a fridge. I want to get an Everkool 80l fridge freezer probably and am wanting...
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Hats Lewis
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Lulu Update
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I know that some of you have been following Lulu's reno, so I thought I'd tell you the latest. Dan to the rescue again!  2nd son Rob had fitted the new springs last week. Yesterday, 1st son Dan came out to sort the weight distribution problem. The ball weight turned out to be 95kg...way to heavy for L...
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Beth54
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3 way - v - 2 way fridge
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Hi All, I have a Thetford 3 way fridge. For the second time in three weeks I am sitting in a caravan park waiting to have it fixed because it won't work on gas. If I stay in a freecamp and run it on battery overnight it runs the battery right down (I have two 80 watt solar panels and 120 watt house battery. I...
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Janno
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Need Some help with my Cruiser stopping when driving
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Hi all, Been lurking on the site for a while now and getting some great ideas for all the posts. Getting ready to hit the road but have a problem with the truck. It started a couple of weeks ago when I went to start the rig and it would turn over but not fire. Took it to my mechanic and lo and behold after sitt...
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ColB
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Carver Water Heaters.
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Unfortunately I have a water leak in my gas/240 Volt water heating system.I am hoping it's just a leaking water pipe or connection. If not, it's one of those cost as much to fit as the cost of a new unit. New unit $950 approx. I have a Pommie Carver system imported from the UK by Coromal Caravans of WA. Yup y...
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Yuglamron
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leaking water tank
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I have a rectangular water tank under my Hi Ace and it has started to seep water from a seam and I do not want to drain the tank to seal the seam. Has anyone had and fixed this problem with water still in the tank? Thanks for any forthcoming suggestions, John
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yeoeleven
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Compare UHF CB radios
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Hi all, I am looking for a new CB and have been looking at the GME models. Has anyone experience of these models...TX3500 and TX3100? Any comments on the merits of either or any CB expperts comment on the features of the two in comparison? Chris.
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redjcw
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Fuel cell power
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Has anyone ever see any articles of fuel cells being powered by LPG to allow batteries to be float charged. I realise if it takes a converter to get the AC to run a smart charger may be a little inefficient but I'm prepared to cope with that. If of course it will charge a 12 volt battery direct all the better....
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briche
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Mobile phone antennas
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I have done a search but can't find any topics on the "Little Devil" omni directional antenna made in Tasmania. It is capable of a range of frequencies including 3G. Is anyone familiar with these and their capabilities? Information on any other antenna that users find suitable for mob...
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Rongela
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Stirling owners
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we have a 2009 stirling outback with a solar panel. In the cupboard above the rangehood there is battery switch with a fuse. Above the switch is marked 240v with 12v written under the switch. The Jayco manual does not explain. The lights and water pump work regardless of the position of the switch - eve...
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villatranquilla
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12V / 240V fridges
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Hi everybody, I hope I am not starting something that has been well tested over the years. I have used an Engel for the past 15 years, and it finally wouldn't do much under 3/4 degrees, so after a bit of a look around I picked up a 60l Primus. I am quite impressed with build quality, stainless steel but a...
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