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snap1946 · snap1946

hi allwhat would make my cruise control stop working on my 105 landcruiser even no green light on the dashcheers snap

Phlipper · Phlipper

Just bought a new deep cycle battery, solar blanket, charger and " XTM Battery Box "........ I have a basic and likely silly question. The battery box has a circuit breaker switch and built in voltmeter which seems to work fine. My question is .... should the circuit switch\voltmeter be on or off when...

Phlipper · Phlipper

I have noticed on a few Vans lately, { mine is a Jayco Freedom } there is what I presume to be a stupidly place ground/earth wire at the bottom of the door frame. It is unsurprisingly broken due to opening/closing of the door, has been broken for years by the look of it. Seems a silly place to have a wire and...

Sivad · Sivad

What is good for replacement for original fitments of 2015 cruiser

GeoffSB · GeoffSB

Hi everyone, just joined grey nomads (though I feel like a charlatan as I am bald .... no grey at all!!). I am neither a technical person or very handy, so I lose out on all counts. I need advice please. I very recently purchased a 2nd hand Jayco Outback, 2021 model. It has a Sphere BTM7100S caravan rev...

eianm · eianm

Has anyone succeeded with a google chromecast plugged into the TV's USB for power for the chromecast - it is not supposed to work ( suposedly the uSB cant provide enough power), but i dont have 240v available at the TV in my Windsor Simpson motorhome. So just wondering if anyone has found a work around so...

Loki · Loki

A couple of friends of mine have had deep cycle batteries bulge & destroyed as a result of being connected to a 240V multi-stage charger for a long period (2 months or more). One has had to replace his bank of four batteries twice, even tho the caravan maker recommended keeping them on the 240V char...

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, I write to enlist the advice of others that have experienced caravan sway and worked to eradicate it. I have owned many caravans previously and have never experienced sway like that in the new van we purchased late in 2021. I was on the North-South Highway travelling back from McLaren Vale. I ente...

BARME1 · BARME1

we have a jayco Journey 2019 pop top and the Winegard aerial has stop working its the wind up type that has the 2 piecees any body else had this problem or after ideas on fixing cheers

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

Hi all, our van is 4 years old it lives outside in all weather. I gave it a wash and then used tyre shine on wheels and checker plate and this other stuff called Fully Slick which is a UV protector and polish on the powder coat Happy with the results, got a lot of Birdsville track ingrained dirt off give it...

Izabarack · Izabarack

The indicator flash rate on my newly installed taillight cluster seems a little fast. Apparantly, wiring a small resistor between Eth and the indicator LEDs is required to slow the rate. Some info on what is required would be appreciated. Ta.

BR65 · BR65

Hey all, Im looking to meter my solar input so I have an idea of voltage and current from a 160W panel feeding into the dual battery. I dont particularly want to use an in line meter that is plug and play with Andersons, would prefer something recessed that I can back connect with #8 cables. Any one point...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Purchased 2 sets of drill bits ( 20 drills each, 1 set Gold metric, the other Black imperial) from A.. from memory around $32ea was told they were good value. But found they do not like steel. Recently needed a 3 mm, purchased from the Green Shed $3.90. Noticed that The Green Shed is selling 13 piece High S...

elliemike · elliemike

How do you charge your Ebike from the car. I was talking to my friends yesterday about their Ebike (Tandem) that they take with them when camping. I always assumed they charged it from the car when traveling, It's a 48v Battery. They told me they have to wait till they get 240v power available. I was...

dorian · dorian

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/most-un-repairable-device-ever!-honda-eu20i-inverter-module/

iana · iana

Has anyone cut and polished their fiberglass van using an electric buff, what's involved, and what are the pit falls. Does anyone have any idea of what it might cost to get a large van cut and polished by a detailer? Thankyou.

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

This message is appearing on my solar inverter display does anyone know what it means ? ?? Battery problem or connection problem phil -- Edited by Cisco kid on Saturday 19th of March 2022 06:44:25 PM

Craig1 · Craig1

Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI Q5 2016 - 2021 Recall number - REC-005077Affected units - 18,186 What are the defects? A failure of the central electronic control data network management unit will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other...

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd AGM battery to the 120Ah AGM battery already installed. This called into consideration how I am going to keep both batteries optimally charged when parked in the shed at home. I have a BMPRO BatteryPlus35_II_HS battery management system in the van with MPPT however...

DeBe · DeBe

Checked out a new gas bottle in a hardware store to day. You definitely need to check if the O ring is fitted properly as this one is not, & probably will leak.

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	cruise control (Preview) hi allwhat would make my cruise control stop working on my 105 landcruiser even no green light on the dashcheers snap	snap1946	6	1117	08:29 PM Apr 7, 2022 by Joda
	XTM Battery Box Query (Preview) Just bought a new deep cycle battery, solar blanket, charger and " XTM Battery Box "........ I have a basic and likely silly question. The battery box has a circuit breaker switch and built in voltmeter which seems to work fine. My question is .... should the circuit switch\voltmeter be on or off when...	Phlipper	12	2681	11:51 AM Apr 7, 2022 by Corndoggy
	Weird wire placement (Preview) I have noticed on a few Vans lately, { mine is a Jayco Freedom } there is what I presume to be a stupidly place ground/earth wire at the bottom of the door frame. It is unsurprisingly broken due to opening/closing of the door, has been broken for years by the look of it. Seems a silly place to have a wire and...	Phlipper	7	1680	08:29 AM Apr 7, 2022 by Phlipper
	Batteries for 200 series (Preview) What is good for replacement for original fitments of 2015 cruiser	Sivad	3	1169	06:32 PM Apr 6, 2022 by deverall11
	reversing camera advice camera reverse camera sphere furion (Preview) Hi everyone, just joined grey nomads (though I feel like a charlatan as I am bald .... no grey at all!!). I am neither a technical person or very handy, so I lose out on all counts. I need advice please. I very recently purchased a 2nd hand Jayco Outback, 2021 model. It has a Sphere BTM7100S caravan rev...	GeoffSB	29	6946	05:11 PM Apr 6, 2022 by bruceg
	converting a new axis 24"TV to a smart TV?? (Preview) Has anyone succeeded with a google chromecast plugged into the TV's USB for power for the chromecast - it is not supposed to work ( suposedly the uSB cant provide enough power), but i dont have 240v available at the TV in my Windsor Simpson motorhome. So just wondering if anyone has found a work around so...	eianm	3	1659	10:42 AM Apr 5, 2022 by Corndoggy
	Bulging & destroyed deep cycle batteries? (Preview) A couple of friends of mine have had deep cycle batteries bulge & destroyed as a result of being connected to a 240V multi-stage charger for a long period (2 months or more). One has had to replace his bank of four batteries twice, even tho the caravan maker recommended keeping them on the 240V char...	Loki	12	846	09:28 AM Apr 4, 2022 by valiant81
	Late 2015 Ford Everest Rear Suspension Upgrade ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi, I write to enlist the advice of others that have experienced caravan sway and worked to eradicate it. I have owned many caravans previously and have never experienced sway like that in the new van we purchased late in 2021. I was on the North-South Highway travelling back from McLaren Vale. I ente...	thalls01	115	6371	07:07 PM Apr 3, 2022 by yobarr
	Winegard aerial not working (Preview) we have a jayco Journey 2019 pop top and the Winegard aerial has stop working its the wind up type that has the 2 piecees any body else had this problem or after ideas on fixing cheers	BARME1	4	976	10:21 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Gave the van a birthday (Preview) Hi all, our van is 4 years old it lives outside in all weather. I gave it a wash and then used tyre shine on wheels and checker plate and this other stuff called Fully Slick which is a UV protector and polish on the powder coat Happy with the results, got a lot of Birdsville track ingrained dirt off give it...	Cisco kid	12	1758	10:15 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Indicator flash rate for LED taillight cluster. (Preview) The indicator flash rate on my newly installed taillight cluster seems a little fast. Apparantly, wiring a small resistor between Eth and the indicator LEDs is required to slow the rate. Some info on what is required would be appreciated. Ta.	Izabarack	19	2253	07:14 PM Mar 31, 2022 by Greg 1
	Solar Input Power Meter - Help (Preview) Hey all, Im looking to meter my solar input so I have an idea of voltage and current from a 160W panel feeding into the dual battery. I dont particularly want to use an in line meter that is plug and play with Andersons, would prefer something recessed that I can back connect with #8 cables. Any one point...	BR65	3	937	11:42 AM Mar 31, 2022 by jegog
	Drill Bits...For Steel (Preview) Purchased 2 sets of drill bits ( 20 drills each, 1 set Gold metric, the other Black imperial) from A.. from memory around $32ea was told they were good value. But found they do not like steel. Recently needed a 3 mm, purchased from the Green Shed $3.90. Noticed that The Green Shed is selling 13 piece High S...	PeterInSa	28	2059	06:37 PM Mar 28, 2022 by PeterInSa
	Charging your Ebike from the Car (Preview) How do you charge your Ebike from the car. I was talking to my friends yesterday about their Ebike (Tandem) that they take with them when camping. I always assumed they charged it from the car when traveling, It's a 48v Battery. They told me they have to wait till they get 240v power available. I was...	elliemike	6	1067	11:26 PM Mar 27, 2022 by jegog
	Unrepairable and expensive Honda generator parts (Preview) https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/most-un-repairable-device-ever!-honda-eu20i-inverter-module/	dorian	12	2964	05:00 AM Mar 27, 2022 by dorian
	Has anyone cut and polished their fiberglass van ? (Preview) Has anyone cut and polished their fiberglass van using an electric buff, what's involved, and what are the pit falls. Does anyone have any idea of what it might cost to get a large van cut and polished by a detailer? Thankyou.	iana	12	1522	12:07 AM Mar 27, 2022 by swamp
	“Dry cell detected in output battery” (Preview) This message is appearing on my solar inverter display does anyone know what it means ? ?? Battery problem or connection problem phil -- Edited by Cisco kid on Saturday 19th of March 2022 06:44:25 PM	Cisco kid	3	939	10:35 AM Mar 24, 2022 by Cisco kid
	Do Not Spill your Drink in the Back seat of some Audi cars (Preview) Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI Q5 2016 - 2021 Recall number - REC-005077Affected units - 18,186 What are the defects? A failure of the central electronic control data network management unit will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other...	Craig1	5	941	07:48 AM Mar 23, 2022 by Blues Man
	Charging of AGM Deep Cycle Battery - Best Method?? (Preview) Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd AGM battery to the 120Ah AGM battery already installed. This called into consideration how I am going to keep both batteries optimally charged when parked in the shed at home. I have a BMPRO BatteryPlus35_II_HS battery management system in the van with MPPT however...	thalls01	12	2738	07:59 AM Mar 21, 2022 by Jaahn
	New gas bottle type fitting? (Preview) Checked out a new gas bottle in a hardware store to day. You definitely need to check if the O ring is fitted properly as this one is not, & probably will leak.	DeBe	5	991	11:22 AM Mar 20, 2022 by Wanda
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