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Davos · Davos

We are looking at changing out our suburban hot water heater to an instantaneous hot water service....after suggestions or recommendation on best brand and if it's easy to swap over ourselves .. thanks in advance

OLDFIREE71 · OLDFIREE71

need information

Snippy · Snippy

Getting error "OLC' when starting. Projecta tech support said heat sensor cable has deteriorated. To fix, cut off old terminal connector and fit new one. Crimp, not solder connection. We did this and still not working. Given the device is 4+ years old is it likely that the unit is "Stuffed" and needs...

OLDFIREE71 · OLDFIREE71

need information, my son has purchased three of these with a controller. Total amp hours of 78 amphoursThe problem is that the low battery alarm activates at 12.3 volts which activates about 2 am in the morning when operating his fridge. The three way fridge draws probably 7 or 8 amps .Has anyone been a...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

We have had our wonderful diesel heater for several years now and it has now developed a start up problem!!! After turning on both LEDs light up and eventually the lower LED flashes every couple of seconds and heater fails to "light up". Aussie Paul. https://youtu.be/7CeiidcKw_4

Snippy · Snippy

Unfortuneately our failed 50 amp charger has also completed the demise of our house batteries. The Projecta charger is also dead so need to replace. Q. With 3x 105 ah batteries do I need 50 amp charger or will lower amp do. Problem is can't get anything in Mt Isa so online only. Had to pay for batteries an...

clancee · clancee

Hi people you might be able to help me, my arkpak 730 model wont turn on,it makes the sound to turn on then stops, could you help, thanks everybody and stay safe, i have been whereing a mask forever so far all good thank you.

grumpy greg · grumpy greg

Has any one had a Camec 2.5 kg front loading washing machine installed in their caravan, I have one and it shakes the the whole back wall of the van! I am trying to get the tech department from Camec to talk to me with no success to date. Would be happy to have feedback on other types of washers, as i think this...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone, I am swapping / upgrading the turbo on my ED33T. Swapping from oem turbo to Nissan garret GT554RLS. Will much modification be needed for it to fit? Or will it bolt straight on? Also I am going to upgrade the dump pipe and install an intercooler. Any suggestions on what will fit quite e...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

My projector 35A 7stage charger died. What would you recommend I am looking at getting 200ah lithium battery tia

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have been on the same site for several weeks connected to mains power. Yesterday when using an air heater it stopped running. I tried it in a different power point and it worked again. Later in the day I noticed I had no power in the van and after investigating with the manager the power had tripped in th...

iana · iana

Discovered two extension leads wired with active and neutral reverse wired at the socket end. Now put right, wired correctly. Off a friends caravan, and connected to the house, no RCD's etc. Nobody had received any jolts, everything in the van worked OK. What could have happened to persons in the van...

iana · iana

Speaking to a fellow yesterday, commenting on his late model Ranger and the different grill on the Ford Ranger, the fellow said that Ford had lowered the inter-cooler, can anyone confirm that ? -- Edited by iana on Saturday 25th of July 2020 09:16:25 AM

2 olestiffs · 2 olestiffs

hi, i want to improve my solar from 1x80watt panel atm. and has 1x105ah agm battery. to hopefully at least 200w +++ 300w with 2 panels. as i would like replace the heavy agm install 2x120ah lithium batterys. and to loose 30kgs in weight due to the lithium batteries being so much lighter in weight. als...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Has anyone fitted Super Springs to their vehicle and are you happy with the result. We have a Ranger and a 3000kg van (loaded). The rig sits level without a WDH. The ride is good on good roads but on poor quality roads there can be quite a lot of up and down movement at the rear of the ute. I know I can fit heavi...

griffo and kezz · griffo and kezz

G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua want to see some good pics of my 2017 nextgen xline 16ft van bought brand new from green rv with a snaped susspention chassis bracket less than 3 years old but they wont cover me under warranty not happy things are about to get ugly. -- Edited by griffo and ke...

robo24 · robo24

Have power to step but will no operate the mechanism.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

i have just had a look at my pop top sock and it is staring to look in need of replacement Replacing is it a hard job in need of experts , or a home job , and if home job ,best place and maybe price to buy i have looked on YouTube but cant find any info on replacement ,but that's maybe just me

Bruce Mc · Bruce Mc

Ive made myself a copy of a Rock Tamer, obviously not as pretty as the real deal, and have it fitted to my 200 series Landcruiser. Ive cut a hole opposite my downwards facing exhaust pipe and have the mudflap angled at approx 30 degrees. When pulling our 22.5ft van the exhaust soot is blowing back onto the...

buffy61 · buffy61

Has anyone heard of (or use) lead carbon batteries? Time to replace the batteries. (Ps...dont buy cheapos from the internet!!) we have come across lead carbon batteries and they offer 3 yr warranty and recharge quickly.

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	Instantaneous hot water recommendations (Preview) We are looking at changing out our suburban hot water heater to an instantaneous hot water service....after suggestions or recommendation on best brand and if it's easy to swap over ourselves .. thanks in advance	Davos	2	692	08:19 PM Aug 9, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ridgeryder batteries (Preview) need information	OLDFIREE71	1	678	05:57 PM Aug 9, 2020 by travelyounger
	Projecta 50 amp intellicharger broken (Preview) Getting error "OLC' when starting. Projecta tech support said heat sensor cable has deteriorated. To fix, cut off old terminal connector and fit new one. Crimp, not solder connection. We did this and still not working. Given the device is 4+ years old is it likely that the unit is "Stuffed" and needs...	Snippy	20	4796	04:39 PM Aug 9, 2020 by Snippy
	Ridgeryder batteries (Preview) need information, my son has purchased three of these with a controller. Total amp hours of 78 amphoursThe problem is that the low battery alarm activates at 12.3 volts which activates about 2 am in the morning when operating his fridge. The three way fridge draws probably 7 or 8 amps .Has anyone been a...	OLDFIREE71	5	1001	09:51 PM Aug 8, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Diesel heater quandary... (Preview) We have had our wonderful diesel heater for several years now and it has now developed a start up problem!!! After turning on both LEDs light up and eventually the lower LED flashes every couple of seconds and heater fails to "light up". Aussie Paul. https://youtu.be/7CeiidcKw_4	aussie_paul	12	1784	12:04 PM Aug 8, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	NEW HOUSE BATTERIES< NEED NEW CHARGER (Preview) Unfortuneately our failed 50 amp charger has also completed the demise of our house batteries. The Projecta charger is also dead so need to replace. Q. With 3x 105 ah batteries do I need 50 amp charger or will lower amp do. Problem is can't get anything in Mt Isa so online only. Had to pay for batteries an...	Snippy	22	1164	07:05 AM Aug 7, 2020 by iana
	arkpak wont turn on (Preview) Hi people you might be able to help me, my arkpak 730 model wont turn on,it makes the sound to turn on then stops, could you help, thanks everybody and stay safe, i have been whereing a mask forever so far all good thank you.	clancee	1	668	01:16 AM Aug 7, 2020 by mischief
	Washing Machines (Preview) Has any one had a Camec 2.5 kg front loading washing machine installed in their caravan, I have one and it shakes the the whole back wall of the van! I am trying to get the tech department from Camec to talk to me with no success to date. Would be happy to have feedback on other types of washers, as i think this...	grumpy greg	12	4269	03:56 PM Aug 3, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Turbo swap ED33T (Preview) Hi everyone, I am swapping / upgrading the turbo on my ED33T. Swapping from oem turbo to Nissan garret GT554RLS. Will much modification be needed for it to fit? Or will it bolt straight on? Also I am going to upgrade the dump pipe and install an intercooler. Any suggestions on what will fit quite e...	tuggersbmx	3	765	12:50 PM Aug 3, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Battery charger (Preview) My projector 35A 7stage charger died. What would you recommend I am looking at getting 200ah lithium battery tia	Mrs Ford Ranger	7	1006	06:49 PM Aug 1, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Power Tripping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have been on the same site for several weeks connected to mains power. Yesterday when using an air heater it stopped running. I tried it in a different power point and it worked again. Later in the day I noticed I had no power in the van and after investigating with the manager the power had tripped in th...	DMaxer	35	2391	07:42 PM Jul 31, 2020 by oldtrack123
	Extension lead wired the wrong way (Preview) Discovered two extension leads wired with active and neutral reverse wired at the socket end. Now put right, wired correctly. Off a friends caravan, and connected to the house, no RCD's etc. Nobody had received any jolts, everything in the van worked OK. What could have happened to persons in the van...	iana	11	2465	07:32 PM Jul 31, 2020 by oldtrack123
	A way out Ford/Mazda question. (Preview) Speaking to a fellow yesterday, commenting on his late model Ranger and the different grill on the Ford Ranger, the fellow said that Ford had lowered the inter-cooler, can anyone confirm that ? -- Edited by iana on Saturday 25th of July 2020 09:16:25 AM	iana	1	896	09:26 AM Jul 31, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	require a good recommendation for solar installations for my kea nomad (Preview) hi, i want to improve my solar from 1x80watt panel atm. and has 1x105ah agm battery. to hopefully at least 200w +++ 300w with 2 panels. as i would like replace the heavy agm install 2x120ah lithium batterys. and to loose 30kgs in weight due to the lithium batteries being so much lighter in weight. als...	2 olestiffs	21	966	01:09 PM Jul 29, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Super Springs (Preview) Has anyone fitted Super Springs to their vehicle and are you happy with the result. We have a Ranger and a 3000kg van (loaded). The rig sits level without a WDH. The ride is good on good roads but on poor quality roads there can be quite a lot of up and down movement at the rear of the ute. I know I can fit heavi...	Gus1949	13	2734	10:35 AM Jul 28, 2020 by geoffk200
	G & S Chassis bracket snapped in half no warrenty (Preview) G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua want to see some good pics of my 2017 nextgen xline 16ft van bought brand new from green rv with a snaped susspention chassis bracket less than 3 years old but they wont cover me under warranty not happy things are about to get ugly. -- Edited by griffo and ke...	griffo and kezz	28	2992	10:13 PM Jul 27, 2020 by Hylife
	Electric step (Preview) Have power to step but will no operate the mechanism.	robo24	5	965	09:04 PM Jul 27, 2020 by rebelr22
	Poptop Sock install (Preview) i have just had a look at my pop top sock and it is staring to look in need of replacement Replacing is it a hard job in need of experts , or a home job , and if home job ,best place and maybe price to buy i have looked on YouTube but cant find any info on replacement ,but that's maybe just me	Cowboy7307	3	1048	09:29 AM Jul 27, 2020 by Jaybird
	Exhaust Soot (Preview) Ive made myself a copy of a Rock Tamer, obviously not as pretty as the real deal, and have it fitted to my 200 series Landcruiser. Ive cut a hole opposite my downwards facing exhaust pipe and have the mudflap angled at approx 30 degrees. When pulling our 22.5ft van the exhaust soot is blowing back onto the...	Bruce Mc	21	1472	08:53 PM Jul 26, 2020 by JohnR
	Lead carbon batteries (Preview) Has anyone heard of (or use) lead carbon batteries? Time to replace the batteries. (Ps...dont buy cheapos from the internet!!) we have come across lead carbon batteries and they offer 3 yr warranty and recharge quickly.	buffy61	17	1714	06:04 PM Jul 26, 2020 by Radar
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