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Diesel Heater in Auto Mode
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Has anyone had any success in running their chinese heater in auto mode, I run mine on manual No 1 setting (lowest setting ) but you have to open a window or 2 as it gets too hot. I have tried auto mode set on 22 deg but it just keeps running, the van would get to over 40 deg if I didn't turn it off. What is supposed...
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Honda EU2200i
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http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/...0817-(002).pdf
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DeBe
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Diesel Heater fittment
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Hi all, just wondering if any body knows of some one who can fit a diesel heater into a Campervan here in Townsville.
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Cumon
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Reduced tyre pressure
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Is the purpose of reducing the tyre pressure on a touring van when driving on gravel or dirt roads so you can continue driving at 80-100 km/h or do you reduce the tyre pressure and then reduce your speed to 40-60 km/h anyway?
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KevinJ
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DIY MARINE VHF J-POLE ANTENNA for under $50
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I am attaching a PDF with dimensions and a three step construction guide on how to build a totally bullet proof MARINE VHF J-Pole Antenna that anyone can build for under $50 that will out preform anything I have seen or used. This antenna is ground plane independent so can be used on fiberglass vessels o...
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Aaron
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LPG Gas Pressure
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My van gas source is 2x8.5kg bottles fitted with safety valves. (Picture shown). I know there have been many opinions expressed here regarding these valves. I for one am very happy with these valves. What I have found with these valves, however, is that there is a slight reduction in gas pressure afte...
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Storage battery production to create renewable energy solution and jobs in Sydney's west
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-10/storage-battery-will-create-renewable-energy-solution-and-jobs/100448940
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dorian
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Do I need a dc dc charger in my tow vehicle?
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I have just signed of on the build specifications on a new caravan. It will have an Enerdrive solar setup, using Enerdrive solar panels, and B Tec Batteries etc. The system with have solar controllers, dc2dc charger, and ac charger. The one thing I am not sure of, is if I need a dc2dc charger in my tow vehi...
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Caravan Covers UV all weather Pros & Cons
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What's peoples' experiences using UV/all weather covers to store your van outside? Pros & cons?
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Rangefinder1
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Mazda BT50 Squealing brakes.
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Mazda BT50 Squealing brakes. Anyone else have that ? usually worst when brakes are cold. Embarrassing. Squealing from inside the engine compartment when engine turned off, the computer ? is that normal?
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iana
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12v Rangehood
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Has anyone got a rear exit rangehood fitted in their van that actually sucks much?. We have NCE single fan model that will not hold a 1" square piece of paper against the grill, about 5 years old and used twice. I went to a local dealer yesterday and tried ," with their most gracious consent" ( Albury Wodo...
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UHF RADIOS
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UHF RADIOS -- Edited by Pieman54 on Wednesday 25th of August 2021 05:13:45 PM
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DIY UHF CB FOLDED J-POLE
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I recently built a ground independent UHF CB ANTENNA and was so chuffed with the results I thought I would post my efforts here . . .The technical details are fully covered on another platform (Gold Coast Amateur Radio - on Facebook - admin please delete if this link is not allowed) but suffice to say the...
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Aaron
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DIY DIODE REPLACEMENT DOME LIGHT
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I recently purchased 10 of these fish eye diode type lights on crap bay for less then $12 and fitted out all three dome lights in my little van with VERY pleasing results - these are easily as bright if not brighter then the originals and use such a ridiculous little amount of power that I don't care if they...
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Aaron
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The Best Way To Get Mobile Phone Coverage
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G'day Nomads. Just about to embark on my first Australia trip. I've heard the reception can be non existent away from most major towns. I will be running my online business on the road so just wanted to ask if anyone has found really good ways around this. I'm aware Telstra is the king for coverage an...
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Lithium battery - make your own?
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I'm toying with the idea of importing 4 x 100Ah lithium cells and a decent BMS (battery management system) and gluing them all together to make a 12V8 100Ah lithium battery: Lithium cells BMS Cost is about A$250 and A$72 landed plus, I imagine, GST so about A$350 in total plus some sort of box. I like this...
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Nighthawk M2 router
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I just bought a second hand Nighthawk M2 router and have found that it has 2 antenna sockets and I don't understand why. Would any one know the reason for this. whether I can plug an antenna into either one, or if it needs an antenna with two leads. I have down loaded the users manual but it does not help a lot...
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Heritage Roof Vent
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Has anyone replaced one of these ? - not sure of model but pics here. Van is an older Heritage. Thanks!
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RogerHTas
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Inverters
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Can anyone tell me how people manage to run a 3Kw inverter off a 12v battery without cooking the battery
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Longevity of Lithium batteries
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I have noticed that all the small rechargeable lithium batteries in my house only seem to last about 3 years no matter how often I charge them. All of the 4 x 3D glasses which came with our 3D TV set which were only used very infrequently packed it in after about 3 years and no longer take a charge. The lithiu...
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