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GMC/Homelite 1Kv Generator AVR
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Looking for some technical in put. Have a GMC/Homelite 1Kva generator with a faulty AVR module Have replaced the blown IRFS640 Mosfet & checked the 2N5551 transistor which is ok. It still wont work so I cracked open the resin from the PCB & tried to draw thecircuit to the best of my ability, som...
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Looking for advice on a tug
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Hiya, I would appreciate some advice on a tug for my van. I've recently purchased a 1988 13` Windcheater van, 800kg weight, but am adding an extra 300kg when loaded, and I am now looking to buy a 4wd tug to tow the van. So far I have considered a Nissan Xtrail, Subaru Outback, Mitsubishi Pagero, Cha...
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Cee
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Hi! Spare parts for Mercedes-Benz older Sprinter campervans?
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Just checking if anyone has info on available spare parts in NSW (specifically fuel pumps/sensors) for 1998 Sprinters? Friends of mine have recently bought one and following up an ECD dashboard light, and loss of some power, were advised that it could be the pump/sensor - and that there were none av...
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Auto Electrician or Caravan Servicing Company?
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Hiya all, Here I am back again asking your advice I brought a preloved van that has been set up with solar power, sadly, the elderly gentlemen I bought the van from has dementia and couldn't answer a lot of the questions I had about the set up of the solar power and his wife didn't have any idea at all. As I pl...
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Cee
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Slide on camper
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I am saving up for my trip in two years. I am really interested in a slide on camper for several reasons.The main one being I want to be comfortable, but I don't want to tow (I'm a girl therefore not born with the trailer backing genes). I want to stay in one place for awhile and be able to leave my home but use...
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solar-battery voltage
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I am getting 18.6v at the panels, and 12.1 v at the outletside of the solar regulater, but 12.68v at the battery. Is there some fault or is the 150amp hr battery fully charged?The leds on the re which some battery state say its not fully charged. Strange, because it runs the fridge and the lights no proble...
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Wiring solar panels, in series.
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Hi Everyone, I have just purchased 2 x 200 watt solar panels and wish to find the most efficient way to wire them in,in series. Both panels have three (3) posts, consistng of earth,power out and a second power out,which has a diode between the 2 power out poles. How do I connect in series without damaging...
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Computer mysteries
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Finally, after several months of not being able to post new topics, I can now do so, having acquired a you-beaut new wide screen computer. My trusty laptop would not allow new posts. I have no idea why. Won't bore you with how and why it has taken about three full days to get the new machine working. Very, v...
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Tech Stuff - Suggestions.
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Gidday all; I have being meaning to write up some simple 'plain-language' guides for radio communications and and computers. I've started the radio part, and will get it posted as soon as I have made some good headway. Is there any specific items of interest people would like to know re computers? Eit...
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Heeeeelp!!!
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Can some-one please tell me why all of a sudden, I can't post Pics ? All that happens when I've done them, is Red Crosses. WHY? PLEASE HELP. Cheers, Sheba.
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Older vans and manual brakes
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Hiya All, I always get such great advice on this forum so here I go again, seeking your input for a brake question. I'm not very mechanically minded so please excuse me if my questions sounds a bit dumb My van is older (1988 Windsor) and the guy who owned it took off the hydraulic brakes (don't ask me why?...
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Cee
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Gas cyclinder/fire place conversion
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Hi all, just a quickie. Recently saw a gas cyclinder that had the top cutoff and had been converted into a fireplace/stove/bbq. Any one got any ideas about making them with photos and directions etc. Have already filld the cyclinder with water 4x and it still smells of the perfume, is still...
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Gas cyclinder/fire place conversion
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Hi all, The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates. What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process with photographs, designs, ideas etc. So far I have got the valve out and have fille...
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erehwon
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towing a grand vitara
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hi all, as a newbie this is my first posting however I have been reading this Forum site for quite a while and have learnt a hell of a lot.thanks for that. I would like to hear from fellow travellers who are towing a vehicle behind there motorhome. I will be towing a Suzuki grand vitara using the A frame set...
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goldcoaster
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adding solar to dual battery system..comments pls.
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Hi everyone, I have decided to add a 80 watt folding solar system to top up the auxillary AGM (100amp), it charges nicely from main battery and I also have a smart charger when 240v available, so the solar will be topup for remote use. There appears to be a lot of solar panels on the market and no shortage of...
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uhf airials
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hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are headi...
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Printer for laptop
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Hi travellers. I have recently taken ownership of a new laptop (Dell Studio 17) using Window 7, and I have an older Dell Photo 926, which I have just had confirmed will not operate on Windos 7. So, it is time for me to purchase a new one. I think Dell consumables will be hard to buy "on the road"...
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uhf pro's & cons
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G'day everyone, I have a question regarding uhf radio;s and having no idea at all of uhf wondered if the techies could throw some light on the subject of fixed uhf against say a 5watt hand held. Can the hand held be used in conjuction with external aerial successfully, is reception ok? Reason for asking...
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tv antenna's with a pop top van
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hi, if and when i get my pop top campervan, whats the easiest way to add a tv areal to it? I saw one guy that had his permantly on the back of the van i know of the wingard ones like my dad has in his van but i dont know how well that will go with a campervan, I thought of satelite but there pretty expensive i think?...
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Electric Wireing
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In his books Collyn Rivers gives the conductor sizes for 240v A/C household wireing then go'es on to talk and warn about useing " so called Auto Cable " He also mentions that not to use A/C lighting cable but use A/C power cable Is he saying here that it better to use 240v A/C cable than Auto c...
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