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Will this work?
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I am hoping that if I give you enough information, then the answer from those in the know will be a simple yes or no. Here goes.... I have a 240v leg massage machine (restless leg syndrome) which is marked = 240V...50hz...22w. On my new motorhome, I have a plug in power outlet rated at 120w (12v). I also...
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Battery replacement procedure
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I have 3 deep cycle batteries to replace. Advised to remove battery charger and solar regulator fuses. Them all negative cables from batteries followed by positive cables. Then reverse this procedure when batteries in place. Starting with positive cables. Does this make sense.
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Pneumatic Jack instead of jockey wheel
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hi folks I've seen quite a few people of my vintage using jacks (like a trail a mate) instead of jockey wheels to lift their rig off their car. i'm interested in getting one. Have any of you got experience with them and would recommend any certain brand ? thanks folks
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gas bottle auto changeover regulator
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Just wondering if anyone has a view on caravan gas bottle regulator that auto changes to other bottle in twin bottle setup when one goes empty. I usually look at frig indicator and change when frig stops (always at night) Mate has gauges on gas bottle with mixed results. The regulator I have read about i...
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Electric Brakes for Rear Wheels on Tandem Caravans
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In our recent travels I helped a couple change over a rear tyre/wheel on a Tandem Caravan.I noticed on the backing plate of the wheel assembly an arm for the caravan hand brake and of course it was not connected since its only connected on the front wheels of Tandems.Was told that the Electric Brake/Bac...
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Effortless automatic trip logger
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Hope this fits within the rules of this group. Ive spent the past 6 winters poking around Aus in a Hilux motorhome with my wife - got to a lot of places, did a few laps. Its been great. In the odd hours on these trips Ive been mucking around with an iPhone app to help make our travels easier - essentially a to...
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How to fix a slide out on a Jayco Optium
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We have had trouble with the slide out from new it has been back to Jayco 3 times. We had another come look at it and they couldnt fix it either. The problem is sometimes it works then it jams and you have push it to get it back in. If someone in Adelaide noes someone who is good can you send me there details
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Caravan WiFi Security and towing
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Hi I just come across these products. Has anyone got any experience with using these products? https://www.witi.com.au/products/
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Another new battery.
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https://newatlas.com/energy/natron-sodium-ion-battery-production/-- Edited by Dicko1 on Tuesday 10th of May 2022 05:02:13 AM
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240v fault
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HI, Just needing some information if possible. Our van is losing 240v power only on the lights. The power points are still working, the tv is working but not the aerial, the range hood and the fridge are not working. The fridge did go under water during the floods however it has been working fine sinc...
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Security cameras and motion detectors
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Hi all, Has anyone recently installed security cameras and motion detectors in or outside their van. We started a trip up north on Sunday and stopped at my sons in Bulimba Brisbane on Tuesday. Parked the caravan in his front yard with my Pajero Sport next to it. My wifes sister is over from the UK so we w...
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Using a towball for recovery
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It is a well known topic to never use the towball for a snatch recovery, but, a snatch recovery doesnt always mean a twenty meter run up. Just a gentle forward move should be sufficient. If a snatch strap was not to be used, just a normal recovery strap with no kinetic energy, would not the forces be the sam...
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EV Cars a journey.
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https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/driving-interstate-in-an-electric-vehicle/
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Condensation in a van
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I own a cruise liner A Van and the front boot get a lot of condensation that drips into boot. Does anyone know how I can stop this?
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scangauge 2 aust version
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Been thinking of getting one of these because they are compact and sit on top of your dashboard. Only want it to monitor my auto transmission temperatures. I've read that they are compatible with my Volvo XC90. But is it hard and complicated to program it to the car? I've heard that it is a bit tricky? ...
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Compressor Fridge.
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Help me please as i'm pulling my hair out. ( am saving up my pennies to replace it with a 3 way fridge. ) On 240v i don't give a dam cause we are in van parks BUT 12v OMG. Today for example cold 13 Degrees 240v not plugged in and sunny. I now have 480 watts solar 2 x 120ahr batteries the fridge on 12v running on and o...
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Finally, a clever traveler.
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No WDH needed here. This bloke has it all sorted.
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Fridge freezer
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looking for a fridge freezer to go go into the back of our Isuzu MUX the back cigarette plug states 120 watts i take it that is max load , so what size of unit can i run looking for a 240 volt come 12 volt unit and what make
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Cowfish Technologies
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Hi all, I dont know if this is ok to post on the forum, but I would like to introduce a new business into the Australian caravan market. Admin, of this in not ok, please let me know. We are an Australian family with 3 young boys, and we completed a lap around Australia last year. During our travels we quick...
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Fire rating of caravans
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I've just been reading about fires in caravans so I wonderedAre there any regulations about the fire rating of materials used in caravan manufacture?I do just not mean the flammability, but gasses generated when the materials burn.Also are there any regulations about the need for emergency exits...
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