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DMaxer · DMaxer

I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...

Rod Mac · Rod Mac

Anybody know where to find Rules/Regs for carrying LP Gas cylinders, or have knowledge of the following. I followed a camper trailer with 2 x 9kg cyls in holders at the rear, which were completely exposed to impact, I would have thought impact protection would be a mandatory requirement, mind you, it...

iana · iana

Looking at installing 2 x 120mm fans under the compressor and condenser on our fridge, there are different bearings in these different makes of fans, should I stay with ball bearings and an IP rating of 55, or go with these levitation bearings. Have already replaced the fan putting air through the con...

gdayjr · gdayjr

I will be using an Iveco Daily E6 van as a prime mover when i hit the road. I have a question for the more tech savy and experienced people in here. The van specs bellow are for the electrical system. Type: 12V Battery: 12V110 Ah (Smart-charging) Smart Alternator: 12V220 A Trailer: Wiring to rear of cha...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi I've a Millard Weekender & we are finally heading off in about ten days. I fitted a 12 volt water pump for free camping and looking for a power source. I thought that running through to the solar equipment would do but lots more holes to drill, fusing etc, then I thought that there's a 12 volt trans...

Kabee · Kabee

Im undertaking my first big trek through the centre, mostly on the highway, except for a couple of small detours. Nowhere really remote though. Whats the general consensus about CB radios, or any other forms of communication, please? Ill have my phone, but know that signal can be non existant in plac...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

I have my FD33T engine in my civilian with new turbo and it's running but very underpowered still. Took it Berrima diesel they tried tuning it/ adjusting fuel pump screw but no matter what they did it would not run any better or even run worse. They have said the pump needs an overhaul or get a new one. Blo...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Hello forum members, Once again asking for advice/input re Anderson plug cabling. Back in March of this year I ask for advise re wiring car and caravan with with Ando plugs, wiring etc, and received a lot of good advise from members. After failed attempts by me and family I bit the bullet and had both w...

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/tesla-texas-driverless-crash/

Hughcr · Hughcr

Over a year ago I Bought a Nomad lithium battery from Batteries All Types in Bunbury. The Nomad is a 100ah battery made in WA byRenewable Biz. Everything went well until it turned itself off recently for no apparent reason. It was out of warranty but had hardly been used due to COVID restrictions last ye...

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All Thinking of purchasing a Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector. Just looking for feedback. intending to fossick for all sorts of things, gold, coins, silver, metals etc. tia Jo

Vaughan · Vaughan

Is any one using this combination with success

Possum3 · Possum3

aastek · aastek

What sort of charge would the caravan battery get if you travel around 4 hours? is it possible to estimate the amount of amps that would be put back into the caravan battery?

Craig1 · Craig1

only 1.35kg and 18" -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 14th of April 2021 05:10:59 PM

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

It appears all modern fridges are "frost free" and they maintain this state by periodically operating a heating element to melt ice build-up inside the fridge. I will probably be installing an inverter type fridge into my van and am looking at power consumption - it appears the defrost elements are t...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Using the van a bit more now I'm retired. Just wondering what might be available out there to improve/boost mobile signal. I believe there are some reasonably priced aerial systems that might be available but I can't find anything. Plus most modern phones don't have a plug for an aerial. Id like somet...

kerrylyn · kerrylyn

Hi everyone Hope we happy and well I have v6 Captiva towing 1500 atm van Do we think need trans cooler or not Thanks kerry

Willdoe · Willdoe

I have a heavy cover with a foam rubber liner stitched in that has lasted for years, but is now to dangerous for me to install. After watching some of the 'how to install' videos on YouTube I am wondering how long the lightweight covers shown last when van is stored outdoors. My son had one but it deterio...

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	Awning Problems (Preview) I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...	DMaxer	21	2786	01:41 PM May 2, 2021 by DMaxer
	Antenna question. Yep another one (Preview) I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...	harrydiculous	12	2474	08:27 AM May 2, 2021 by PeterD
	LP Gas cyl transport (Preview) Anybody know where to find Rules/Regs for carrying LP Gas cylinders, or have knowledge of the following. I followed a camper trailer with 2 x 9kg cyls in holders at the rear, which were completely exposed to impact, I would have thought impact protection would be a mandatory requirement, mind you, it...	Rod Mac	17	2061	06:30 PM May 1, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Which fan to use for fridge air movement. (Preview) Looking at installing 2 x 120mm fans under the compressor and condenser on our fridge, there are different bearings in these different makes of fans, should I stay with ball bearings and an IP rating of 55, or go with these levitation bearings. Have already replaced the fan putting air through the con...	iana	12	2248	09:08 PM Apr 30, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Advice on charging caravan batteries whilst in transit. (Preview) I will be using an Iveco Daily E6 van as a prime mover when i hit the road. I have a question for the more tech savy and experienced people in here. The van specs bellow are for the electrical system. Type: 12V Battery: 12V110 Ah (Smart-charging) Smart Alternator: 12V220 A Trailer: Wiring to rear of cha...	gdayjr	5	992	05:12 PM Apr 29, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Inverter/Transformer Millard (Preview) Hi I've a Millard Weekender & we are finally heading off in about ten days. I fitted a 12 volt water pump for free camping and looking for a power source. I thought that running through to the solar equipment would do but lots more holes to drill, fusing etc, then I thought that there's a 12 volt trans...	harrydiculous	7	1718	06:10 PM Apr 27, 2021 by harrydiculous
	CB radio. Are they a ‘must have’? ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Im undertaking my first big trek through the centre, mostly on the highway, except for a couple of small detours. Nowhere really remote though. Whats the general consensus about CB radios, or any other forms of communication, please? Ill have my phone, but know that signal can be non existant in plac...	Kabee	92	7177	03:00 PM Apr 27, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	FD33T fuel pump (Preview) I have my FD33T engine in my civilian with new turbo and it's running but very underpowered still. Took it Berrima diesel they tried tuning it/ adjusting fuel pump screw but no matter what they did it would not run any better or even run worse. They have said the pump needs an overhaul or get a new one. Blo...	tuggersbmx	24	1395	06:48 PM Apr 26, 2021 by tuggersbmx
	6B&S/6awg cable spliced to 6mm cable (Preview) Hello forum members, Once again asking for advice/input re Anderson plug cabling. Back in March of this year I ask for advise re wiring car and caravan with with Ando plugs, wiring etc, and received a lot of good advise from members. After failed attempts by me and family I bit the bullet and had both w...	J_KZ-1	10	1476	09:32 PM Apr 25, 2021 by J_KZ-1
	Tesla crashes, no driver, 4 hours to put out flames ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/tesla-texas-driverless-crash/	Craig1	42	2904	12:48 PM Apr 25, 2021 by dorian
	Lithium battery problems Lithium battery Nomad battery Renewable Biz (Preview) Over a year ago I Bought a Nomad lithium battery from Batteries All Types in Bunbury. The Nomad is a 100ah battery made in WA byRenewable Biz. Everything went well until it turned itself off recently for no apparent reason. It was out of warranty but had hardly been used due to COVID restrictions last ye...	Hughcr	25	2549	06:55 PM Apr 23, 2021 by Hughcr
	Minelab Equinox 800 (Preview) Hi All Thinking of purchasing a Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector. Just looking for feedback. intending to fossick for all sorts of things, gold, coins, silver, metals etc. tia Jo	Caravan Happy	27	3010	12:21 PM Apr 23, 2021 by banjo
	Honda2kva/ibis 3 AC (Preview) Is any one using this combination with success	Vaughan	7	1516	12:15 AM Apr 23, 2021 by Farmhat
	Caravan Universal tool - to save weight. (Preview)	Possum3	18	1519	10:21 PM Apr 18, 2021 by peter67
	Caravan battery recharged up by tow vehicle (Preview) What sort of charge would the caravan battery get if you travel around 4 hours? is it possible to estimate the amount of amps that would be put back into the caravan battery?	aastek	22	4591	08:08 AM Apr 17, 2021 by Jaahn
	Jiga ma click, no wdh required (Preview) only 1.35kg and 18" -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 14th of April 2021 05:10:59 PM	Craig1	4	1052	09:20 PM Apr 15, 2021 by bomurra
	Domestic fridge into a van - defrost system (Preview) It appears all modern fridges are "frost free" and they maintain this state by periodically operating a heating element to melt ice build-up inside the fridge. I will probably be installing an inverter type fridge into my van and am looking at power consumption - it appears the defrost elements are t...	Mike Harding	14	1559	07:30 PM Apr 14, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Improving Mobile Signal? (Preview) Using the van a bit more now I'm retired. Just wondering what might be available out there to improve/boost mobile signal. I believe there are some reasonably priced aerial systems that might be available but I can't find anything. Plus most modern phones don't have a plug for an aerial. Id like somet...	oldbloke	25	2335	05:02 PM Apr 14, 2021 by oldbloke
	Trans cooler (Preview) Hi everyone Hope we happy and well I have v6 Captiva towing 1500 atm van Do we think need trans cooler or not Thanks kerry	kerrylyn	8	994	02:27 PM Apr 14, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Life expectancy of caravan covers (Preview) I have a heavy cover with a foam rubber liner stitched in that has lasted for years, but is now to dangerous for me to install. After watching some of the 'how to install' videos on YouTube I am wondering how long the lightweight covers shown last when van is stored outdoors. My son had one but it deterio...	Willdoe	8	1478	11:55 AM Apr 14, 2021 by Craig1
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