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Caravan deep cycle AGM battery
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I have to replace the battery in our van and have been told by Battery World that a good battery is a REMCO AGM deep cycle 100ah which he said is used by winabago on all of their new units at a cost of around $360 each. any advice from experianced operators would be appreciated.
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aussietraveller
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New Rig - Toyota Coaster/Jayco/Winnebago
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Oh everyone so hard what to buy!! Toyota Coaster 1994 approx 100k with new fitout is in my price range or should I concentrate on a Jayco or winnebago 2005-2007, what is the best buy?????
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peacewalker
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dual battery installation NT Pajero.
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Hi everyone, well, I have decided I still have a journey or two left in me healthwise and so I have purchased NT Pajero and will be fitting a dual battery in the next 7-10 days. I will post what I would like to instal and invite comments for consideration. Ok, the engine bay has setup for battery tray so its d...
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ozi2
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IPad2 vs GPS Query???
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still researching my options, been talking to interstate driver who who recommends IPad2 for navigating. Not sure which program he has, has anybody else come across this and which is the best option??? he said great for the outbacks and better than GPS. I will find out what program it is in the meantim...
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peacewalker
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Solar Panel Question...
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Gday... My van has a 100amp/hr calcium battery with a 240v Electro 3-stage charger. I have a 2kva Honda genny which I use to re-charge the battery - usually every 2nd night. The 12v items in the van are - 3 fluro lights (usually only have one on at a time), water pump, spark-lighter for gas and the TV which...
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rockylizard
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camping shower for out doors
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hi all, hope everyone is going fine we have are caravan and i am after a shower that can run off my second batt in the 4x4 .has any one got any ideas as to what we can use. all of our times are spent camping with 12v and water may be an issue, so if i can find one that doesnt use heaps of water would be even better reg...
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possumyvonne
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Fuel usage
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We have just brought a nisson st and a 20ft Starcraft and find that we seem to be using a lot of fuel. It is an auto how is the best way to drive
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magraret
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solar panels generators smart charger
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planing to travel from home (junee) to cairns then broome via savannah way.travel in navara and caravan with duel battery and 2 engels 45ltr,40ltr as freezer when required (for the odd barra) need advice on solar panels etc. would 180w Folding Solar Panels (Monocrystalline Cells) do the job of ke...
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sullyrs
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portable toilets
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I read somewhere that it is possible to use vinegar instead of chemicals in portable toilets,would anyone have any information as to the mix ratio of vinegar to water ?
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mariner
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Optus C1 Activation
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Hi, I have just re-activated my Optus card. I have all the ABC and SBS stations. Can anyone let me know the process to get WIN and GWN for WA.
I am leaving metro area soon to go East. I know that you have to apply separately for Seven Central and Impaja when I cross the border, but can't seem to find any info f...
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Dellalan
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Toyota Coaster rust problem
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I have been researching coasters and have been told they rust between body and fitout. Has anyone had this problem??? also they are rust buckets??? help so hard to find a good motorhome.
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peacewalker
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Lights - Using DC Power
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Hi, At the moment I have my van connected to household power. When I turn the lights on in the van, I have noticed that the lights are drawing power from the batteries. Is this normal?
I had always thought that when plugged to AC, it would just use that power source.
Alan
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Dellalan
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Tow course in Victoria
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Hi all,
Does anyone know of a good tow course in Victoria? I have a new rig n tug and would like to get a bit more confidence with it under instruction. Elle on wheels talked of one over her way and it sounded great, but does anyone know of something like that in Vic?
Thanks
Tess
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Evie n Rhys
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Got my sat tv to work!
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Bought myself a new toy for xmas. A vast sat tv setup, and got it going, after a bit of fiddling and some help from a mate. 22 channels clear as a bell, andMust say I am happy. Now I can get tv virtually anywhere.Great.Bill
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bill12
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Atwood hot water system
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Could someone please explain how the Atwood hot water system works please. Gas or 240 or both? I have rung a caravan company and he said it was not gas it was 240 but then I read in the books "limited" instructions that say "remote direct spark ignition eliminates the need to light exter...
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Evie n Rhys
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Insulation bus vs slide on vs motor home
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I am still undecided on which way to go, bus, slide on or motorhome, hopfully slide ons and motorhomes are built with the proper insulation to protect from the heat and cold, but what about the converted buses I was looking at the toyota coaster but somewhere on this forum it was mentioned that they suff...
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Antique Pete
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Caravan cleanup
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As some of you may remember, I've left my little nipper at sister and b-i-l's at Cooloola Cove for him to do some reno work for me. One of the items he's noticed is that it needs a good grinding/scrubbing underneath and a repaint...I assume he means the chassis. What's the easiest/cheapest way to do thi...
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Beth54
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solar panels
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morning all we have a engel 45 ltr fridge with back up battery in navara thinking of buying 120w folding solar panels to keep battery toped up when we camp for 3 or 4 days would 120w do the job any help appricated. bob & wen
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sullyrs
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problems with PV charge controller
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The controller has stopped giving readings and I am unsure whether I can open the controller, ie do they have ffuse etc. any help greatly appreciated
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gitsho
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Digital satellite Finder SF3239
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Hi,
Has anyone had any experience with SF3239 Satellite Finder? This one is currently available on eBay, and VanSat also sell one - SF4000. They look the same.
it says that it is per-programmed for the Optus satellite, which would be handy.
Any feedback appreciated.
Alan
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Dellalan
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