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beaul · beaul

i am building a teardrop camper, it will have a 100liter fridge/ freezer with 2x 150watt deepcycle agm batteries. i plan to put 3x250watt solar panels on the roof. what size regulator will i need

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was reading something the other day where it stated that when registration safety checks are done on caravans, tyres must be less than ten years old. Whilst this makes sense, I was wondering how often and at what time frame do other posters renew their caravan tyres, regardless of wear. I think the ty...

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

Can anyone tell me, should the fan on the rooftop unit blow air or suck air? My a/c has never been much good and I have been doing some investigation of its operation. Yesterday I noticed that the fan on the rooftop unit is sucking air from the outside, whereas I would have thought it would have thought it...

stock61 · stock61

hi I know there is a lot this said. but i'm putting it out there has anyone used verseseal liquid rubber ozzy made.

bgt · bgt

Just curious!!! Anyone here done much dirt road traveling in a Fiat Ducato based motrohome? If so how do the Fiats handle the rough going? We have a Ducato van conversion and was looking at some of the dirt roads with longing eyes!!

jonesboy · jonesboy

Recently purchased an ex-rental Merc Sprinter campervan. It came with what appears to be a Majestic UFO X TV Antenna - 27cm diameter fixed disc. Where there is a strong signal (Capital Cities) reception is excellent however moving to the sticks (Gin Gin, Byron Bay etc) things deteriorate rather qui...

Rasty · Rasty

hi all, My fullriver battery has died after 3 years ,although kept charged and generally in a van park when travelling. re purchasing another battery, I will only be travelling in 6 to 8 week blocks then parking up the van , majority in parks as the wife is happier, I feel a cheaper AGM battery would suff...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Needing to replace the plastic canvas on our awning, its starting to rip along the top where connects to the caravan, have asked a couple of out fits, and i get told its cheaper to replace canvas and roller as one unit, is this correct ? . and if not, how easy is it to replace myself , and where to buy seeing t...

DMaxer · DMaxer

As you will no doubt recall in the last thrilling episode regarding my hot water system that would not work on electricity only gas, I contacted the manufacturers and was informed that I should turn it off and then back on after fifteen minutes and if that did not work it would need a new thermostat/elem...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I am in the process of giving the van a good clean out and have an issue with those hideous black plastic window openers you have to slide before you wind out the window. Past experience has taught me that if you put any pressure on the little b*ggers, they just snap off at the base leaving the turning part i...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi How an emerging country has provided infrastructure in one city for electric taxis. The future ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Vp0IrkU54 Jaahn

iana · iana

We are now at a place that only has bore water, water is very restricted. We have our own onboard supply. At the moment we are bucketing the bore water to avoid mixing. Has anyone added provision to split their water system so the hot, through the water heater and drinking water is good water, supplied by...

Ger08 · Ger08

I currently have two x 100amp batteries with room for another. It will be tight squeeze, so I was wondering if the extra battery should be of the same size and rating or if I can mix and match so to speak.

iana · iana

I have the Red-Arc tow pro installed. I have never been really happy with the braking ability of the van when severe braking is required. It operates OK when normal gentle braking is used, but feel the tow vehicle is doing more than its fair share otherwise. I am operating in the automatic mode, and yes t...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Not talking for car batteries. Briefly- my first van build was- 11ft, 120W solar, 100A AGM, load- CPAP (no humidifier), 18 litre Waeco fridge, TV 5 hours/night as main draw. Had lots of trouble with battery going near flat (as low as 11.2V). Second and current van. 300W solar, 130A AGM, load the same...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

Hi, looking for ideas to fix please. My shower tray fills quickly, bubbles and takes about 10 minutes to drain away. It only happens when I have the grey water hose connected, yet kitchen sink and bathroom basin drain freely. I have had the 25mm drain hose off and run the garden hose through it and there...

The Kramer · The Kramer

The wiring going to my 12v fridge runs through a fuse box, naturally, but the person that wired it has done something I have never seen before and don't understand. The power goes through two separate five amp fuses that are linked. Any electricians, or anyone, on here that might be able to explain the r...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all and happy new year to you all. Now for the question to finish off the decade with... I have a 2014 Holden Colorado twin cab ute. 2,8lt Diesel turbo charged. Stock standard. I love my Collie. When I am driving around summer or winter WITHOUT the aluminium teepee hooked up the temp gauge sits ju...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/lithium-sulfur-battery-greener-cheaper-and-more-efficient/11849590lithium-sulfur batteries: they store considerably more energy than their...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I have been trying to locate an outlet or dealer that sells soft start units to install in my Ibis air con so that I can run it using my Ryobi 2.2 generator. Can anyone help me and also give me some instal directions please.

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	regulator size (Preview) i am building a teardrop camper, it will have a 100liter fridge/ freezer with 2x 150watt deepcycle agm batteries. i plan to put 3x250watt solar panels on the roof. what size regulator will i need	beaul	2	1097	01:15 PM Feb 8, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Renewing Tyres (Preview) I was reading something the other day where it stated that when registration safety checks are done on caravans, tyres must be less than ten years old. Whilst this makes sense, I was wondering how often and at what time frame do other posters renew their caravan tyres, regardless of wear. I think the ty...	DMaxer	14	2114	11:10 AM Feb 8, 2020 by elliemike
	Ibis 3 question (Preview) Can anyone tell me, should the fan on the rooftop unit blow air or suck air? My a/c has never been much good and I have been doing some investigation of its operation. Yesterday I noticed that the fan on the rooftop unit is sucking air from the outside, whereas I would have thought it would have thought it...	Gavinwr27	2	1658	08:26 AM Feb 8, 2020 by Radar
	waterproofing (Preview) hi I know there is a lot this said. but i'm putting it out there has anyone used verseseal liquid rubber ozzy made.	stock61	3	2529	10:55 AM Feb 7, 2020 by JayDee
	Dirts roads and Fiat Ducato ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just curious!!! Anyone here done much dirt road traveling in a Fiat Ducato based motrohome? If so how do the Fiats handle the rough going? We have a Ducato van conversion and was looking at some of the dirt roads with longing eyes!!	bgt	51	4773	11:13 AM Feb 6, 2020 by bgt
	TV ANTENNAE (AGAIN) (Preview) Recently purchased an ex-rental Merc Sprinter campervan. It came with what appears to be a Majestic UFO X TV Antenna - 27cm diameter fixed disc. Where there is a strong signal (Capital Cities) reception is excellent however moving to the sticks (Gin Gin, Byron Bay etc) things deteriorate rather qui...	jonesboy	11	2249	03:04 PM Feb 4, 2020 by Bushbased
	Batteries (Preview) hi all, My fullriver battery has died after 3 years ,although kept charged and generally in a van park when travelling. re purchasing another battery, I will only be travelling in 6 to 8 week blocks then parking up the van , majority in parks as the wife is happier, I feel a cheaper AGM battery would suff...	Rasty	19	2947	04:27 PM Jan 29, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	New canvas for awning (Preview) Needing to replace the plastic canvas on our awning, its starting to rip along the top where connects to the caravan, have asked a couple of out fits, and i get told its cheaper to replace canvas and roller as one unit, is this correct ? . and if not, how easy is it to replace myself , and where to buy seeing t...	Cowboy7307	7	2208	09:09 PM Jan 28, 2020 by chezndave
	Truma Hot Water System (Preview) As you will no doubt recall in the last thrilling episode regarding my hot water system that would not work on electricity only gas, I contacted the manufacturers and was informed that I should turn it off and then back on after fifteen minutes and if that did not work it would need a new thermostat/elem...	DMaxer	12	2720	10:38 AM Jan 28, 2020 by Santa
	Those ***** Window Openers (Preview) I am in the process of giving the van a good clean out and have an issue with those hideous black plastic window openers you have to slide before you wind out the window. Past experience has taught me that if you put any pressure on the little b*ggers, they just snap off at the base leaving the turning part i...	DMaxer	4	1647	05:44 PM Jan 25, 2020 by darjak
	A glimpse at the future of electric taxis ! (Preview) Hi How an emerging country has provided infrastructure in one city for electric taxis. The future ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Vp0IrkU54 Jaahn	Jaahn	4	1581	09:09 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Splitting your water system. (Preview) We are now at a place that only has bore water, water is very restricted. We have our own onboard supply. At the moment we are bucketing the bore water to avoid mixing. Has anyone added provision to split their water system so the hot, through the water heater and drinking water is good water, supplied by...	iana	7	1689	12:19 PM Jan 21, 2020 by iana
	Adding Batteries (Preview) I currently have two x 100amp batteries with room for another. It will be tight squeeze, so I was wondering if the extra battery should be of the same size and rating or if I can mix and match so to speak.	Ger08	6	1555	02:37 PM Jan 20, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Not happy with my caravan braking. (Preview) I have the Red-Arc tow pro installed. I have never been really happy with the braking ability of the van when severe braking is required. It operates OK when normal gentle braking is used, but feel the tow vehicle is doing more than its fair share otherwise. I am operating in the automatic mode, and yes t...	iana	19	2148	01:09 PM Jan 20, 2020 by swamp
	Do we really need battery chargers (Preview) Not talking for car batteries. Briefly- my first van build was- 11ft, 120W solar, 100A AGM, load- CPAP (no humidifier), 18 litre Waeco fridge, TV 5 hours/night as main draw. Had lots of trouble with battery going near flat (as low as 11.2V). Second and current van. 300W solar, 130A AGM, load the same...	Eaglemax	17	1683	03:06 PM Jan 17, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Shower Slow To Drain (Preview) Hi, looking for ideas to fix please. My shower tray fills quickly, bubbles and takes about 10 minutes to drain away. It only happens when I have the grey water hose connected, yet kitchen sink and bathroom basin drain freely. I have had the 25mm drain hose off and run the garden hose through it and there...	ConsumerMan	19	4541	04:56 PM Jan 14, 2020 by BT50 Dave
	Trying to understand a con"FUSE"ing situation (Preview) The wiring going to my 12v fridge runs through a fuse box, naturally, but the person that wired it has done something I have never seen before and don't understand. The power goes through two separate five amp fuses that are linked. Any electricians, or anyone, on here that might be able to explain the r...	The Kramer	22	3138	04:06 PM Jan 14, 2020 by The Kramer
	ATTENTION ALL MECHANICS OUT THERE IN GN LAND (Preview) Morning all and happy new year to you all. Now for the question to finish off the decade with... I have a 2014 Holden Colorado twin cab ute. 2,8lt Diesel turbo charged. Stock standard. I love my Collie. When I am driving around summer or winter WITHOUT the aluminium teepee hooked up the temp gauge sits ju...	Dougwe	14	1854	02:29 PM Jan 12, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium-sulphur batteries (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/lithium-sulfur-battery-greener-cheaper-and-more-efficient/11849590lithium-sulfur batteries: they store considerably more energy than their...	dorian	4	1688	06:30 PM Jan 10, 2020 by dorian
	Soft start (Preview) Hi all, I have been trying to locate an outlet or dealer that sells soft start units to install in my Ibis air con so that I can run it using my Ryobi 2.2 generator. Can anyone help me and also give me some instal directions please.	Dolly	7	1826	02:27 PM Jan 10, 2020 by 2trout
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