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Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM

tonyd · tonyd

What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony

Ger08 · Ger08

I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?

Itchum · Itchum

Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.

Marlene6 · Marlene6

Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?

bowser · bowser

Tricks to making the pump a bit quieter in my Diesel heater. Ideas Thank you.

mischief · mischief

Just put a new one in, solid mass kit. Rattles in Bell housing on idle. OK when depressed or low revs.. Noisy only on idle. Any ideas. Was OK b/4 .just slipping.

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, hoping to get some help,information please. we were towing our very small ( 13.5 ft ) caravan, all was normal untill we got to a, not very steep hill of which i have driven up many times before , when after approx 300mtrs up,transmission dropped back a gear which seemed normal then a few seconds late...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has fitted a split system air conditioner to a winnebago esperance. Not happy with dometic or others. They don't do what they are for. Hence the question. Thanks in advance. Lozza.

DMaxer · DMaxer

Thanks to all those forum members with the advice regarding the awning that would not mesh with the support arm when retracting. I took Possum's advice and opened the awning and then gave the opposite end of the roller a couple of pushes. I then retracted the awning and voila, all is fixed. Great advice...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all has anyone experienced a flat spot when pressing acceleration pedal on a 2018 ranger ? happened to me a few times .. go to overtake and nothing happens !!! before backing off then seems to pick up again ... usually when driving slowly in a town etc or stuck behind a very slow vehicle ... Will be takin...

Gundog · Gundog

ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V With /3 TV OUTLETS This item has become intermittent randomly shuts off and no TV signal is received, no matter what I do I cannot get it to turn back on. A new unit is available from caravan spares supplier, the change over is a simple job, I am wondering if the happy wanderer...

DebNSteve LR · DebNSteve LR

Hi All,Looking for assistance / guidance on a little tech concern I have.We have just bought a new to us 2012 Iveco Winnebago Esperance, problem is SatNav / GPS on the original Multimedia unit.Model is a GT-828WE {Go Technologies - 828 Winnebago Esperance}We have all the manual to help in operation,...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I have been trying to decide which engine oil to buy for my generator tomorrow when I go into town and, have concluded, that down this path madness doth lie! It is a 3kW four stroke generator of 180cc and the manual specifies: "4 stroke motor oil, SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40" For the past few months I have been us...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi techies out there... I am looking at installing a 2600w inverter in the caravan. It will be mounted around 1mtr from the batteries. Just wondering if anyone out there, can give an approximate time on fully installation, wiring etc... I know its a big question... but just need an approximate as I d...

Wanda · Wanda

Looking for some feedback please on A/T tyres. Size 265 x 60r x 18 Vehicle is Landrover Discovery and we tow a 2.8t offroad van. Do a bit of dirt road so like to drop tyre pressures when needed. Have investigated most others like, Cooper, BFG, Yoko, Bridgestone, Toyo, Kumho and some I have forgotten? Hav...

Stewart · Stewart

Hi on a rescent trip away with a non powered site my second battery box lost charge running the Waeco fridge outside, and due to torrential rain and cloudy days I had to concentrate my solar to the main caravan battery. My battery box has the replaced 100AH calcium battery in it and when charged only sits...

KenG · KenG

Hi All, I have a split corner on Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent Lid (pictures) I was looking to just replace the lid part Any ideas on sourcing a part ? is that easy enough ? I was looking for a how to video ? Thanks for any advice Ken

DMaxer · DMaxer

Further to my last gripping challenges with the Camec door lock that would not lock I have had a major breakthrough. So what I hear you say. Listen to this; No matter what I tried the door would not lock. It would lock and unlock if it was opened and I depressed the little safety button manually but no matte...

Stl · Stl

Hi, I ended up taking it to Caboolture Caravan repairs as they said they had a set up to plug it in and check what was wrong. They we're busy and said they couldn't look at it till the 15/2/21. No worries.. numerous phone calls with every excuse I ever heard and TWO. Months later :(( was told it was a lemon an...

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	Information - all things electrical (Preview) Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM	Mike Harding	4	1103	02:07 PM Jun 2, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Dual SIM phones (Preview) What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony	tonyd	5	1163	10:20 AM Jun 2, 2021 by Grandad5
	Lead crystal batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?	Ger08	40	7184	08:01 PM May 31, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Rear view camera (Preview) Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.	Itchum	7	1270	07:10 PM May 30, 2021 by Liamray
	Avida Birdsville motorhome leaking ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?	Marlene6	37	7025	03:10 PM May 30, 2021 by Possum3
	Diesel heater (Preview) Tricks to making the pump a bit quieter in my Diesel heater. Ideas Thank you.	bowser	5	1485	04:06 PM May 29, 2021 by markmack
	Colorado clutch (Preview) Just put a new one in, solid mass kit. Rattles in Bell housing on idle. OK when depressed or low revs.. Noisy only on idle. Any ideas. Was OK b/4 .just slipping.	mischief	9	1840	11:48 AM May 24, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	MAZDA BT50 2018 WENT INTO LIMP MODE TOWING UP A HILL WITH SMALL CARAVAN ATTACHED. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi, hoping to get some help,information please. we were towing our very small ( 13.5 ft ) caravan, all was normal untill we got to a, not very steep hill of which i have driven up many times before , when after approx 300mtrs up,transmission dropped back a gear which seemed normal then a few seconds late...	cobberdog	94	10710	10:46 AM May 24, 2021 by cobberdog
	Split system. (Preview) Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has fitted a split system air conditioner to a winnebago esperance. Not happy with dometic or others. They don't do what they are for. Hence the question. Thanks in advance. Lozza.	Lozza1956	15	1621	05:58 PM May 23, 2021 by yobarr
	Awning Problems Mk11 (Preview) Thanks to all those forum members with the advice regarding the awning that would not mesh with the support arm when retracting. I took Possum's advice and opened the awning and then gave the opposite end of the roller a couple of pushes. I then retracted the awning and voila, all is fixed. Great advice...	DMaxer	4	1131	02:50 PM May 22, 2021 by DMaxer
	low revs flat spot on acceleration with ranger (Preview) Hi all has anyone experienced a flat spot when pressing acceleration pedal on a 2018 ranger ? happened to me a few times .. go to overtake and nothing happens !!! before backing off then seems to pick up again ... usually when driving slowly in a town etc or stuck behind a very slow vehicle ... Will be takin...	goldenyears	16	2873	08:38 AM May 19, 2021 by littledick
	ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V W/3 TV OUTLETS (Preview) ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V With /3 TV OUTLETS This item has become intermittent randomly shuts off and no TV signal is received, no matter what I do I cannot get it to turn back on. A new unit is available from caravan spares supplier, the change over is a simple job, I am wondering if the happy wanderer...	Gundog	2	965	10:34 PM May 17, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	2012 IVECO 50C17 Winnebago Esperance, SatNav help. please (Preview) Hi All,Looking for assistance / guidance on a little tech concern I have.We have just bought a new to us 2012 Iveco Winnebago Esperance, problem is SatNav / GPS on the original Multimedia unit.Model is a GT-828WE {Go Technologies - 828 Winnebago Esperance}We have all the manual to help in operation,...	DebNSteve LR	17	2628	01:37 PM May 17, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Help! Which engine oil for my generator? (Preview) I have been trying to decide which engine oil to buy for my generator tomorrow when I go into town and, have concluded, that down this path madness doth lie! It is a 3kW four stroke generator of 180cc and the manual specifies: "4 stroke motor oil, SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40" For the past few months I have been us...	Mike Harding	19	6179	11:03 AM May 17, 2021 by KJB
	Inverter installation (Preview) Hi techies out there... I am looking at installing a 2600w inverter in the caravan. It will be mounted around 1mtr from the batteries. Just wondering if anyone out there, can give an approximate time on fully installation, wiring etc... I know its a big question... but just need an approximate as I d...	Branchie	14	2424	03:33 AM May 16, 2021 by Dicko1
	All Terrain Tyres ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for some feedback please on A/T tyres. Size 265 x 60r x 18 Vehicle is Landrover Discovery and we tow a 2.8t offroad van. Do a bit of dirt road so like to drop tyre pressures when needed. Have investigated most others like, Cooper, BFG, Yoko, Bridgestone, Toyo, Kumho and some I have forgotten? Hav...	Wanda	35	7275	04:46 PM May 13, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	75 AH battery (Preview) Hi on a rescent trip away with a non powered site my second battery box lost charge running the Waeco fridge outside, and due to torrential rain and cloudy days I had to concentrate my solar to the main caravan battery. My battery box has the replaced 100AH calcium battery in it and when charged only sits...	Stewart	8	1781	08:44 AM May 12, 2021 by gdayjr
	Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent lid replacement (Preview) Hi All, I have a split corner on Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent Lid (pictures) I was looking to just replace the lid part Any ideas on sourcing a part ? is that easy enough ? I was looking for a how to video ? Thanks for any advice Ken	KenG	2	1301	06:58 PM May 11, 2021 by oldbloke
	Ground Breaking Discovery in Door Lock Engineering (Preview) Further to my last gripping challenges with the Camec door lock that would not lock I have had a major breakthrough. So what I hear you say. Listen to this; No matter what I tried the door would not lock. It would lock and unlock if it was opened and I depressed the little safety button manually but no matte...	DMaxer	7	1861	07:59 AM May 10, 2021 by PeterD
	Eberspacher update.. first post 11/1/21 (Preview) Hi, I ended up taking it to Caboolture Caravan repairs as they said they had a set up to plug it in and check what was wrong. They we're busy and said they couldn't look at it till the 15/2/21. No worries.. numerous phone calls with every excuse I ever heard and TWO. Months later :(( was told it was a lemon an...	Stl	1	1461	08:10 PM May 8, 2021 by Bas + Eve
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