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Shogun · Shogun

Hi all Can someone please advise me if my fridge runs on 12v when the vehicle is on, why doesnt it run on 12v when I turn the vehicle off? I have 2x deep cycle house batteries and a 120 watt solar panels. Is it just a matter of having it wired up to run that way and is it an easy thing to have done? Thanks in advan...

jimricho · jimricho

As I think I may soon have to dip into my playlunch money to buy a replacement (starting) battery for the Pajero (diesel) I'm open to suggestions, re brands etc, from anyone who has had a good run out of theirs.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Just a question, I just had to get some work done on my Prado (Head, Cylinders etc). Does nayone know to pull the V6 down to get to the cylinders etc do you have to empty the gas from the aircon? Got the car back and all is great ONLY the aircon doesn't work and it did before. I can hear it kick in when I tur...

PeterS · PeterS

I have a 2011 Jayco Conquest and have just had my first outing in it and have noticed a problem with the door. It has a double door, full security flyscreen door and the outer door, very heavy. It is fitted with a gas stut to the step and every time the door is fully opened it flexes the step and especially th...

dingo · dingo

hi all iam new to the forum and i need some help what i need is a wiring diagram so that my fridge doesnt drain my battery whilst iam stoped i was thinking may be a relay set up from my auxilarie battery in my van run off auxilarie whilst in transit and off when stoped any ideas would be much appreciated d...

bjkld · bjkld

We are purchasing a new 200 Diesel Landcruiser. Our Question is as it already has duel batteries, has anyone fitted a third battery under the bonnet with a isolator. where was it placed as we want it to run the caravan fridge and other accessories.

dingo · dingo

this maybe a stupid question but how do you guy's permanently mount your microwave in your vans thanks in advance dingo

dropbear68 · dropbear68

I was given a big solar panel from a house, it will fit on the rear roof of the bus easy, dont know anything about how much power it will make any ideas if it will be any good

Vic · Vic

I have seen people get calls on their mobiles that are diverted from their home phone. Has anyone had any experience with this and how does this work, also is it costly to do so (have it diverted when someone calls and you are not home etc). Thanks Vic

pauline · pauline

We installed a Waeco CR 140 compressor fridge in our van, the first time we went away for 4 weeks was in July last year out to Windorah up to Saaphire and back to Gold Coast, it worked a treat. In January this year we went to Lennox Head for a very wet and humid week and noticed that it was frosting up at the back...

musketeer · musketeer

hi we want to set up a 12 volt pump system so we can fill our water tanks without having to lift the 20 ltr bottle to pour into the tanks and also for using as a shower when we are next to a river so we can conserve water out of our tanks. hubby has bought a pump which is non submursible but were wondering any idea...

IRVDAPH · IRVDAPH

Hi All I re ad recently the members report about a broken spring incedent on the Newell.To minimize the chance of this happening I have decided to fit rubber suspension stoppers to the chasis above the spring/axle to limit over deflection of the spring,Iwonder why manufactures don't fit them,any...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Any one running Century batteries ? What kind of run are you having? Iv'e been using these for years as I was buying them through work at the time & the right price. Still using them as I know the guy that owns the outlet & still at the right price. How ever, in the last 14mths I have had six replaced...

Misde · Misde

Next week Im planning to have Kyocera Solar Panels (120watts) put on my Ninja Turtle (Motorhome Winnebago- Toyota Hiace Manual-2009) and nfortunately there is not much room left on the roof for solar. I made this decision because I would like to be able to stay at power free sites more than one night w...

Janb · Janb

Hi, newby here. My husband and I are buying a 5th wheeler and want to do as much free camping as possible and we're having solar panels, a big generator and expensive batteries. What we're not sure of, though, is how we'll go with my husband's CPAP machine. At night we'll need the fridge to continue to wo...

DandS · DandS

We have been offered to purchase a hard floor off road camper trailer from a friend. It is currently fitted with override brakes. Does anyone know if it is a straight forward conversion to electric brakes ?. Is it a matter of just replacing the brakes, backing plate etc with a new elec brake backing plat...

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

As you know, I have been having problems with the transit engine managment light coming on periodically. Taken it in I think about 10 times now and I am thououghly sick and tired of it. (Plus broke) They have replaced 1. Rear Oil Seal. This necessitated breaking the mass fly wheel $2500 2. EGR Valve $...

thomhard · thomhard

Help! We are traveling in a Troopy around the world and for the first 80'000km the CF 40 worked perfect. Now in Peru he's got the feeling to play super cool, but the battery and the beer just do not like it! Meaning the thermo sensor does not work anymore. Electronically I'm not all to inexperienced, but w...

irma · irma

We bought a 2nd hand caravan which had 2 jockey wheels included. One we use as normal when the van is in situ; the other one is with a heavy tyre and a tube, which we use when we need to put the van in a tight space/turn without the car attached. Now what I need to know: do we use the jockey wheel with the tyre o...

DeBe · DeBe

A local farmer was quoted $300 for a rev camera & screen, & thaught it was a bit expensive. So I have a freind who does buying on EBAY, & he came up with these. Camera $15, 4.5inch LCD screen$30, all free delivery from China/Hongkong. All I have to do now is fit it for him.

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	12 volt fridge (Preview) Hi all Can someone please advise me if my fridge runs on 12v when the vehicle is on, why doesnt it run on 12v when I turn the vehicle off? I have 2x deep cycle house batteries and a 120 watt solar panels. Is it just a matter of having it wired up to run that way and is it an easy thing to have done? Thanks in advan...	Shogun	21	10487	03:17 AM Mar 22, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Replacement battery for Pajero (Preview) As I think I may soon have to dip into my playlunch money to buy a replacement (starting) battery for the Pajero (diesel) I'm open to suggestions, re brands etc, from anyone who has had a good run out of theirs.	jimricho	3	3463	01:46 PM Mar 20, 2012 by jimricho
	Aircon (Preview) Hi all, Just a question, I just had to get some work done on my Prado (Head, Cylinders etc). Does nayone know to pull the V6 down to get to the cylinders etc do you have to empty the gas from the aircon? Got the car back and all is great ONLY the aircon doesn't work and it did before. I can hear it kick in when I tur...	Dougwe	4	1622	05:39 AM Mar 20, 2012 by gst
	Jayco Conquest (Preview) I have a 2011 Jayco Conquest and have just had my first outing in it and have noticed a problem with the door. It has a double door, full security flyscreen door and the outer door, very heavy. It is fitted with a gas stut to the step and every time the door is fully opened it flexes the step and especially th...	PeterS	3	1845	03:24 AM Mar 20, 2012 by dogbox
	three way fridge wiring (Preview) hi all iam new to the forum and i need some help what i need is a wiring diagram so that my fridge doesnt drain my battery whilst iam stoped i was thinking may be a relay set up from my auxilarie battery in my van run off auxilarie whilst in transit and off when stoped any ideas would be much appreciated d...	dingo	9	7033	03:27 AM Mar 17, 2012 by PeterD
	Duel battery (Preview) We are purchasing a new 200 Diesel Landcruiser. Our Question is as it already has duel batteries, has anyone fitted a third battery under the bonnet with a isolator. where was it placed as we want it to run the caravan fridge and other accessories.	bjkld	4	4083	11:13 PM Mar 16, 2012 by briche
	microwave (Preview) this maybe a stupid question but how do you guy's permanently mount your microwave in your vans thanks in advance dingo	dingo	8	1088	02:00 AM Mar 17, 2012 by dingo
	Will this be anygood (Preview) I was given a big solar panel from a house, it will fit on the rear roof of the bus easy, dont know anything about how much power it will make any ideas if it will be any good	dropbear68	5	1238	10:29 AM Mar 14, 2012 by PeterD
	Mobile Linked to Home Phone For Calls etc (Preview) I have seen people get calls on their mobiles that are diverted from their home phone. Has anyone had any experience with this and how does this work, also is it costly to do so (have it diverted when someone calls and you are not home etc). Thanks Vic	Vic	8	1183	09:56 AM Mar 14, 2012 by Vic
	IS THIS RIGHT (Preview) We installed a Waeco CR 140 compressor fridge in our van, the first time we went away for 4 weeks was in July last year out to Windorah up to Saaphire and back to Gold Coast, it worked a treat. In January this year we went to Lennox Head for a very wet and humid week and noticed that it was frosting up at the back...	pauline	3	1296	06:40 PM Mar 11, 2012 by pauline
	pumps for shower and water tanks (Preview) hi we want to set up a 12 volt pump system so we can fill our water tanks without having to lift the 20 ltr bottle to pour into the tanks and also for using as a shower when we are next to a river so we can conserve water out of our tanks. hubby has bought a pump which is non submursible but were wondering any idea...	musketeer	8	1860	03:52 AM Mar 8, 2012 by justcruisin01
	SUSPENSION BUFFERS (Preview) Hi All I re ad recently the members report about a broken spring incedent on the Newell.To minimize the chance of this happening I have decided to fit rubber suspension stoppers to the chasis above the spring/axle to limit over deflection of the spring,Iwonder why manufactures don't fit them,any...	IRVDAPH	13	1510	09:58 PM Mar 7, 2012 by Paul Merryman
	BATTERIES; (Preview) Any one running Century batteries ? What kind of run are you having? Iv'e been using these for years as I was buying them through work at the time & the right price. Still using them as I know the guy that owns the outlet & still at the right price. How ever, in the last 14mths I have had six replaced...	justcruisin01	4	1379	03:38 PM Mar 6, 2012 by Paul Merryman
	Kyocera Solar Panels (Preview) Next week Im planning to have Kyocera Solar Panels (120watts) put on my Ninja Turtle (Motorhome Winnebago- Toyota Hiace Manual-2009) and nfortunately there is not much room left on the roof for solar. I made this decision because I would like to be able to stay at power free sites more than one night w...	Misde	26	5667	05:36 AM Mar 6, 2012 by Misde
	CPAP (Preview) Hi, newby here. My husband and I are buying a 5th wheeler and want to do as much free camping as possible and we're having solar panels, a big generator and expensive batteries. What we're not sure of, though, is how we'll go with my husband's CPAP machine. At night we'll need the fridge to continue to wo...	Janb	7	2402	08:17 PM Mar 5, 2012 by briggspc
	Converting to Electric Trailer Brakes (Preview) We have been offered to purchase a hard floor off road camper trailer from a friend. It is currently fitted with override brakes. Does anyone know if it is a straight forward conversion to electric brakes ?. Is it a matter of just replacing the brakes, backing plate etc with a new elec brake backing plat...	DandS	7	4983	09:28 PM Feb 29, 2012 by dogbox
	Transit mechanical issues (Preview) As you know, I have been having problems with the transit engine managment light coming on periodically. Taken it in I think about 10 times now and I am thououghly sick and tired of it. (Plus broke) They have replaced 1. Rear Oil Seal. This necessitated breaking the mass fly wheel $2500 2. EGR Valve $...	ChiChi1	19	2402	11:23 PM Feb 27, 2012 by PeterS
	Waeco CF 40 is freezeing our beer (Preview) Help! We are traveling in a Troopy around the world and for the first 80'000km the CF 40 worked perfect. Now in Peru he's got the feeling to play super cool, but the battery and the beer just do not like it! Meaning the thermo sensor does not work anymore. Electronically I'm not all to inexperienced, but w...	thomhard	13	8952	10:57 PM Feb 27, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	jockey wheel(s) (Preview) We bought a 2nd hand caravan which had 2 jockey wheels included. One we use as normal when the van is in situ; the other one is with a heavy tyre and a tube, which we use when we need to put the van in a tight space/turn without the car attached. Now what I need to know: do we use the jockey wheel with the tyre o...	irma	6	2040	05:51 PM Feb 26, 2012 by jimricho
	Rev Camera & screen (Preview) A local farmer was quoted $300 for a rev camera & screen, & thaught it was a bit expensive. So I have a freind who does buying on EBAY, & he came up with these. Camera $15, 4.5inch LCD screen$30, all free delivery from China/Hongkong. All I have to do now is fit it for him.	DeBe	10	1901	05:32 PM Feb 26, 2012 by DeBe
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