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satellite internet
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Hi, has anybody tried satellite internet on their vans or motorhomes and if so what is the cost ?
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kdazz
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NCE TV channel tuning problem
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Hi all I think this is an old chestnut. I have a 12v NCE TV which was included when we bought the van . When we change locations and try to retune it a signal comes up saying Data base empty I have emailed and rung the number for NCE but no response from them. we do not have a satellite dish. Do I need to update f...
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Cisco kid
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Free-Ware - NON Windows or Apple Stuff
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Sorry for all you "at home" & "comfortable with" both mentioned software, BUT we are sick & tired of the continued waffle of MS Windows and the expense of Apple stuff. I know there used to be some "Free Ware" operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, emailing, image, video and other g...
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Mobi Condo
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Awnings
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Hi. I am trying to find out if it is possible to install a domestic house awning to a caravan. I have seen windout retractable awnings cheap on the internet. Any ideas would be great.
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Bianca
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Engine goes to Limp Mode.
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OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool and Torque App. Monday my engine warning light came on, the ute felt like an old carby vehicle it was like it was flat spot at 2500RPM, in reality it was limp mode active. The scan tool was connected but Torque app was not active, activated the app, ran the Fault Code check, it came...
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Gundog
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Gypsy Trailer v Flat Towing
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Hi Fellow Nomads, I'm looking at getting either a gypsy trailer or an A frame for towing behind my Fiat Ducato but before I do like to hear the pro's and con's of both before making a choice. I'm hoping that there are some of you guys out there have either one or the other that are willing to share your thoug...
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Beepa
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Inverter
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** -- Edited by jade46 on Friday 4th of March 2022 01:36:26 PM
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ridge rider vs xtm vs rough country solar blanket?
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Hi everyone,I try to find out which ones of the above are "sort of reasonable good quality". Has anyone experiences with on of these! They all come with a regulator and cost between $299 and $349.I know you get what you pay for but sadly that is all what I can afford also getting a battery box and a deep cycl...
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Joker
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Selecting Your IDEAL Caravan!
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Selecting Your IDEAL Caravan! Buying a new caravan is a very big investment, and it is essential that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound and wise investment. Firstly, and most importantly, it is suggested that...
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Colin1947
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When do you need to disengage Weight Distribution Hitches
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I am considering upgrading to a caravan and have been doing my research. I think I have my head around the various weights. I just reworded the terms to common English and used the caravan and vehicle weights as the references for the other terms. But eventually I came to WDHs. Reading what people wrote...
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jegog
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Fan or mini portable aircon?
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Where and when we travel, generally we do not even take a fan with us. In our camper trailer. Earlier this year we did take a bulky fan, but have recently seen mini aircons, for under $100. I would not be expecting great things from such a unit, but wonder if anyone has had experience with such a small ?
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Cardie Bob
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Caravan Tyre pressure on dirt roads
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Howdy, will be heading off soon and doing some dirt roads west of Cairns to the gulf. I have a single axle caravan at approx. 2700 ATM. I run the tyres at about 67psi for normal driving. No need to go over what pressure I should run etc. have been through all that and 67 is correct. My question is, what pressu...
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RobDor
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DVD Monitor Player,
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I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated
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Bicyclecamper
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jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With the battery switch is turned on / down position No interior lights work, just light u...
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keiron
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No interior lights
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jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTSPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With...
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keiron
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Theford Toilet not flushing
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The flush is not working on my C range Thetford toilet, plenty of water, I'm told there is a fuse located under where the cassette is located, with the cassette out I cannot see this fuse, is there such a fuse, anyone else have this issue. Would like to solve the fuse issue before changing the pump, the imp...
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johnnz
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Anderson Plug-Charging
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Hi, I'm not very technical but have some limited knowledge. Would appreciate yours views on the following: I have a 50 AMP Anderson Plug on my tow vehicle that supplies charge to the batteries in my van. (Heavy duty cable wired by an Auto Electrician many years back) I also have a 50amp Anderson Plug on...
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gypsy2600
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Mercedes Sprinter Diff Oil Change
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Hi, I have a 2013 4cyl Turbo Diesel 316 model with 195,000km on the clock and to date the manual gearbox oil and rear diff oil hasn't been changed. Does anyone know the frequency of servicing the manual trans and diff for this model?. I phoned Adelaide Mercedes service dept and got more sense from my dog....
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ROAD RUNNER
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Wiring 3 way fridge
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Wondering how others have wired the 12 volts on their 3 way fridge. Mine is wired by the manufacturer with the 12 v coming from the van batteries and draws approx 20 amps, I have a 20 amp DC-DC charger in the van connected to the tug via an anderson plug (standard arrangement), I was thinking of splitting t...
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Ian G
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re-mapping tow vehicle
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Hi Vanners, am about to get my tow vehicle remapped. looking for thoughts from those who HAVE done it. current vehicle 2013 BT50 XTR Dual cab. NO DPF. Previous van was 2t loaded and achieved approx 13/14l/100klm fuel economy and towed well. New van 2,5t loaded fuel economy dropped [ as expected] t...
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