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engel car fridge
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I have an MT60F-G4C Engel car fridge. At easter while the fridge was running on a 1kva Yamaha generator on the 240 v line I wanted to hook the 12v line to the auxiliary battery on the caravan. In a senior moment I managed to reverse the polarity - after a few minutes the smell of hot plastic alerted me to the...
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mezza
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Isuzu D Max 4x4 Diesel Cab Chassis
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We love our Hiace Diesel Camper, but on our last trip we realised we tend to take it where we realy should not venture. Enjoy going down those "iffy" tracks and camping in those magic places you find along them. Then maybe it rains, "well" need I say more. We decided p...
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Easy way to water the van.
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How many times have you been on the road and your not sure if there is enough water in the tank for a shower ..Or your like me dont travel with tanks of water.. Ok here is an idea that works for us.. The tap on the front of the van, put a ball tap there , a ball tap will let water go bothways.. Most vans have a 12 volt...
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BobnBev
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Strong - Freeview Digital Set Top Box
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These are currently available from itechworld on Ebay for $50 incl postage if anyone is interested.
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Dougie
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UHF radios
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HI all can you tell me which is the best make of radio, Uniden or CME? We are counting down the days to receiving our van and are now both retired!!!!!
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scottynbulldog
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Tug...Klms/Age
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I need some input please. For my next tug. I am looking for a Nissan Patrol, Diesel,6 cylinder 4.2....$ irelivant for this senario. Lets assume we find 2 vehicles that we like. Both the same price. Both have the same inclusions. Both have been looked after fastidiously. They are almost the same v...
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Dunmowin
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Front Load washing vs top loaders washing machine
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We are in the process of setting up a caravan (still looking) and one questoin I have is in relation to washing machines. Coming from a home that is on tank water, Ihave a very economical to run front loader washing machine, that I can pack heaps (dont know real capacity). Have looked at both for carav...
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Dunmowin
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Macerating toilet system
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Can anyone give me information (or point me to a good web site) on macerating toilet systems. Was talking with another GN this morning who has one. Would like more feedback and info please
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Dunmowin
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Oh! I forgot to mention type of batteries.
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Sorry everyone but I forgot to ask your advice on the type of battery best suited to the demands made on it by constant drawing down of its energy. Members comments on personal experience of type and brand appreciated, thanks again, Ozi
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ozi2
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feedback re duel battery with solar panel requirements
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Good morning fellow GN's, once again due to my lack of technical experience could I ask the techies to comment on my proposed setup and use of equiptment. Our vehicle, 4wd triton dualcab will be our prime home away from home (rooftop tent) and our intention is to freecamp for longer periods than power...
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ozi2
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foxtel help
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Hi all having problems with fox have a multi room box with card from my mothers the card works with the strong box but when i switch to the fox box i get no signal if i use the fox box at hers i get signal i did use my strong but after 2 months fox send out a signal and if your not using there box you dont recieve it an...
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rogngab
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Reversing Cameras
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Looking at purchasing a reversing camera for the 4WD and van. I would like them to work off the same monitor if possible. Hope someone can assist with a model and where to purchase from.
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Arald and Desleigh
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NEED Thermal switch for Dometic 3-way fridge, for coling fan
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some questions on powering stuff...
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just wondering i know with my dads van its says to use 15 amp lead which he has to run the van (motor home) at caravan parks, but what do you do when staying at afriends place in the van? he had a special power point made in his garage to run the van when needed at home, are caravan parks power boxes differ...
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milo
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TV ANTENNA;
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Is any one using the Aussievan easy tune antenna?
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justcruisin01
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3 way fridge fans and efficiency
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I have seen on the internet somewhere about the instalation of 12 volt fans to increase the efficiency of the chest type 3 way fridges. These fans blew air on to the condenser at the back of the unit. Could some one tell me where it was or tell me how to with picces
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erehwon
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internet
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hi guys we are travelling soon what internet to you advise us to get as we have a laptop so we can keep in touch with family
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GypsyWanderers
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12 volt portable caravan heaters
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Good afternoon, I have a honda generator 10i, which is not suitable for a normal portable heater. Been looking at a 12 volt heater from ebay, but i have heard that it will drain my battery within a half an hour. Can some please help me with this. Marv
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marv
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GPS and CB Radio
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Hello I wanted some advice regarding purchasing a GPS. Firstly what brands do you recommend? Is it safe to buy one on ebay? Do they work all over Australia? or do you need to update them when you travel? Do I really need one? Also Do you have a CB to keep in touch with fellow travellers? If so is there a comm...
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TV-DVD;
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We are thinking of a new tv for the van. What is the general thoughts on tv-dvd. tv with built in dvd or tv with seperate dvd? have heard stories of the built in type not lasting very long. Thanks.
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