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Marken · Marken

Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone can help me. I am about (well in 6 months time anyway) to swap my caravan over. I currently have a normal (50mm ball) hitch but the new one has a DO35. Is there a device that not only prevents the caravan being towed away while it is unhitched but also prevents the caravan fr...

iana · iana

Also contemplating re doing the wiring to the water pump. The manual states that the flow will be reduced with voltage drop. We don't have a water flow/pressure problem, but certainly have voltage drop. The supply for the pump comes via the drifter panel the wires being very light are some 5 meters fro...

traverling caseys · traverling caseys

Hi all we are looking at getting a new upright fridge/freezer either Bushman or evercool about 170ltr give or take leaning to the BUSHMAN just looking for your thoughts on these 2 makes these are not 3 ways fridges . for the new semi off rd that hubby is building thank you from the traverling Caseys

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

G Day. I have a 2010 Jayco sterling poptop. I am trying to replace the left rear led blinker. The wiring goes into the body. Do I just cut the wires & wire in the replacement or is there some way of getting in behind where the cable goes into the body.I know the answer is probably very simple but I just don...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When we arrived at the camp site a couple of weeks ago I found the solar controller showing HVD which I had never seen before. Got the book out and it is High Voltage Disconnect. When I started the Pajero the DC to DC was outputting 16.1V. Got around to having a look at it over the weekend. With the Pajero...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

In the process of replacing the van house batteries and would like to know in what order I should disconnect and reconnect the solar and batteries. Aussie Paul.

adkel53 · adkel53

I am looking to install a DC-DC charger that has an integrated solar input into my camper trailer so that the two 100 amp AGM batteries get fully charged while we are driving and also with the solar panels attached when we stop for a few days. So far I have found these three:CTEK D250SA DC/DC 20A Dual Batte...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Took the van away for 3 days last week to get back into the swing of things, as with my ECT treatment and health problems we have not been able to use the van as much. Next month we have a 10 day Travel Auctions down near Portland. I found the DC TO DC charger running 16 volts causing the solar controller to cut...

wombat50 · wombat50

A question about the van battery charger. I have a Electro BC 1230 charger and at the moment it doesent seem to be charging the batteries properly. The solar panel ,130W, seems to be doing it as its suppose to be. the last couple of days we are in a very shady site and last night the batteries were only at 12....

JBDUBBO · JBDUBBO

My Winegard sensar 11 has a lot of play in the mast, I have tried removing handle and tightening the shaft (old tube type spark plug spanner fits)but this just makes it to hard to turn, and I now have it as tight as possible. The play must be elsewhere, I note on installation manuals that the direction shaf...

adkel53 · adkel53

I need to replace the two 100 amp hour batteries in my camper trailer. Any advice on which ones are good and which to avoid would be much appreciated. Will possibly step up the power rating to 240/260 while about it.

Possum3 · Possum3

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, I have just purchased a second hand rear loading Rhino boat loader, and was wondering if there is anyone who could assist in the installation onto my Land Cruiser and how to operate it.. I reside in Cooroy and if anyone in that vicinity (Noosa, Noosaville etc..) can assist it will be appreciate...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Just moved house and the van will be parked up for a while till I get sorted, maybe 4 - 5 months. I have 3 x 95 lt water tanks, which are empty atm, is it better to leave full or empty? Is there a flush I can use when I need to fill them and go on the road again? Cheers Bob

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/bent-utes?fbclid=IwAR2blOTIo2_snjVnMSR3Y9s3m8_WQGnm22MZ5QqxISBlduBngSXnMWl7G2Y

Tom464 · Tom464

Hi All Could anyone advise me, If I have rectangle steel 65mm x 35mm x 2.5mm fixed one end 600mm long, what weight would it hold at the other end. Thanks Tom -- Edited by Tom464 on Monday 14th of October 2019 09:43:34 AM

darjak · darjak

Webmaster Somehow I have accidentally hit the subscribe and have tried to no avail to unsubscribe. Am receiving huge amounts of email, would be much appreciated for help to stop the. Darjak

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all does anybody have a idea what would make my 100 series landcruiser back fire under load and rough idle on LPG MOTOR PETROL 6 CYLINDER 4.5LT 1FZ-FE runs fine on petrol only plays up on gas cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday 12th of October 2019 07:55:36 PM -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday...

Cupie · Cupie

I'm unsure if this should be in I Digress or here. So please be kind to me if I have erred. The main point of the posting is to share with you the links attached. That's where The Good Oil resides ... not in my ramblings. (Oops .. A couple of the links won't open directly .. sorry you may have to copy &...

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

This is a Victron video demonstrating what I have been says for the last 8 yrs, trying to charge a lithium battery without a DC to DC charger inbetween and the correct size cabling to carry the required current will destroy either the very expensive alternator or result in either the failure of the DC to...

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	DO35 hitch (Preview) Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone can help me. I am about (well in 6 months time anyway) to swap my caravan over. I currently have a normal (50mm ball) hitch but the new one has a DO35. Is there a device that not only prevents the caravan being towed away while it is unhitched but also prevents the caravan fr...	Marken	4	2308	03:00 PM Nov 3, 2019 by Keith P
	Direct wiring of power supply to water pump. (Preview) Also contemplating re doing the wiring to the water pump. The manual states that the flow will be reduced with voltage drop. We don't have a water flow/pressure problem, but certainly have voltage drop. The supply for the pump comes via the drifter panel the wires being very light are some 5 meters fro...	iana	7	1134	01:26 PM Nov 3, 2019 by Cupie
	fridge/freezer uprights (Preview) Hi all we are looking at getting a new upright fridge/freezer either Bushman or evercool about 170ltr give or take leaning to the BUSHMAN just looking for your thoughts on these 2 makes these are not 3 ways fridges . for the new semi off rd that hubby is building thank you from the traverling Caseys	traverling caseys	14	1693	07:35 PM Nov 2, 2019 by Radar
	REAR BLINKERS (Preview) G Day. I have a 2010 Jayco sterling poptop. I am trying to replace the left rear led blinker. The wiring goes into the body. Do I just cut the wires & wire in the replacement or is there some way of getting in behind where the cable goes into the body.I know the answer is probably very simple but I just don...	BOBBEAR	4	1475	05:16 PM Nov 2, 2019 by BOBBEAR
	DC to DC charger problems. (Preview) When we arrived at the camp site a couple of weeks ago I found the solar controller showing HVD which I had never seen before. Got the book out and it is High Voltage Disconnect. When I started the Pajero the DC to DC was outputting 16.1V. Got around to having a look at it over the weekend. With the Pajero...	aussie_paul	8	1981	06:26 PM Oct 28, 2019 by Dick0
	Replacing the house batteries. (Preview) In the process of replacing the van house batteries and would like to know in what order I should disconnect and reconnect the solar and batteries. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	1439	05:05 PM Oct 26, 2019 by aussie_paul
	DC - DC Battery Chargers (Preview) I am looking to install a DC-DC charger that has an integrated solar input into my camper trailer so that the two 100 amp AGM batteries get fully charged while we are driving and also with the solar panels attached when we stop for a few days. So far I have found these three:CTEK D250SA DC/DC 20A Dual Batte...	adkel53	19	8038	01:19 PM Oct 26, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Batteries can be upgraded... (Preview) Took the van away for 3 days last week to get back into the swing of things, as with my ECT treatment and health problems we have not been able to use the van as much. Next month we have a 10 day Travel Auctions down near Portland. I found the DC TO DC charger running 16 volts causing the solar controller to cut...	aussie_paul	2	1659	10:49 AM Oct 26, 2019 by aussie_paul
	battery chargers (Preview) A question about the van battery charger. I have a Electro BC 1230 charger and at the moment it doesent seem to be charging the batteries properly. The solar panel ,130W, seems to be doing it as its suppose to be. the last couple of days we are in a very shady site and last night the batteries were only at 12....	wombat50	8	3497	01:06 PM Oct 25, 2019 by wombat50
	Loose Wineguard mast. (Preview) My Winegard sensar 11 has a lot of play in the mast, I have tried removing handle and tightening the shaft (old tube type spark plug spanner fits)but this just makes it to hard to turn, and I now have it as tight as possible. The play must be elsewhere, I note on installation manuals that the direction shaf...	JBDUBBO	1	1522	09:07 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Rob Driver
	Deep cycle AGM batteries (Preview) I need to replace the two 100 amp hour batteries in my camper trailer. Any advice on which ones are good and which to avoid would be much appreciated. Will possibly step up the power rating to 240/260 while about it.	adkel53	12	6893	08:58 PM Oct 21, 2019 by adkel53
	Suburban SW6 Water Heaters. (Preview)	Possum3	6	2947	03:01 PM Oct 20, 2019 by Mike Harding
	Help required to install a rear loading boat loader (Preview) Hi all, I have just purchased a second hand rear loading Rhino boat loader, and was wondering if there is anyone who could assist in the installation onto my Land Cruiser and how to operate it.. I reside in Cooroy and if anyone in that vicinity (Noosa, Noosaville etc..) can assist it will be appreciate...	Branchie	0	1416	12:46 AM Oct 20, 2019 by Branchie
	Water Tanks..........empty or full (Preview) Just moved house and the van will be parked up for a while till I get sorted, maybe 4 - 5 months. I have 3 x 95 lt water tanks, which are empty atm, is it better to leave full or empty? Is there a flush I can use when I need to fill them and go on the road again? Cheers Bob	Bobdown	20	5212	12:19 PM Oct 19, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Bent Chassis. (Preview) https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/bent-utes?fbclid=IwAR2blOTIo2_snjVnMSR3Y9s3m8_WQGnm22MZ5QqxISBlduBngSXnMWl7G2Y	Possum3	13	3702	10:28 AM Oct 19, 2019 by Rob Driver
	Weight 600mm long (Preview) Hi All Could anyone advise me, If I have rectangle steel 65mm x 35mm x 2.5mm fixed one end 600mm long, what weight would it hold at the other end. Thanks Tom -- Edited by Tom464 on Monday 14th of October 2019 09:43:34 AM	Tom464	20	3318	08:46 PM Oct 18, 2019 by Tom464
	Webmaster (Preview) Webmaster Somehow I have accidentally hit the subscribe and have tried to no avail to unsubscribe. Am receiving huge amounts of email, would be much appreciated for help to stop the. Darjak	darjak	2	1519	04:35 PM Oct 18, 2019 by darjak
	back firing (Preview) hi all does anybody have a idea what would make my 100 series landcruiser back fire under load and rough idle on LPG MOTOR PETROL 6 CYLINDER 4.5LT 1FZ-FE runs fine on petrol only plays up on gas cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday 12th of October 2019 07:55:36 PM -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday...	snap1946	8	1935	08:00 PM Oct 16, 2019 by snap1946
	Mobile Phones - AGAIN (Preview) I'm unsure if this should be in I Digress or here. So please be kind to me if I have erred. The main point of the posting is to share with you the links attached. That's where The Good Oil resides ... not in my ramblings. (Oops .. A couple of the links won't open directly .. sorry you may have to copy &...	Cupie	10	2737	06:41 AM Oct 13, 2019 by oldbloke
	Charging lithium batteries direct from an alternator and why you shouldn't (Preview) This is a Victron video demonstrating what I have been says for the last 8 yrs, trying to charge a lithium battery without a DC to DC charger inbetween and the correct size cabling to carry the required current will destroy either the very expensive alternator or result in either the failure of the DC to...	T1 Terry	24	2368	10:15 PM Oct 12, 2019 by Reed
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