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Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Having insufficient space for a washing machine but being too lazy to hand wash I was contemplating a partial automation solution. Get a 30ish litre plastic drum with a screw on lid big enough to load my clothes / water. Build a 4 roller cradle to sit the above drum on with the axis on the horizontal....

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of February 2019 01:45:23 PM

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Am researching a computer upgrade since my two laptops are giving up the ghost slowly; I don't want to run any 240volts since the DC is very quiet and regulated - both sound-wise and electricly. I want a 27 inch monitor running of 19 volts power-pack to run off 24volts with a buck inverter to drop the volt...

mikecatts · mikecatts

Hi all.. I need to have my front suspension checked/fixed on a Iveco Daily 50C18 in Adelaide.. Can some one please suggest a place that will do the work properly with out emptying the bank? I need new shocks and the front torsion bar reset as its sitting low on the left side.. Thanks in advance Mike

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi All, I'm running 6 B&S twin core cable from auxiliary battery in tug to 50 amp Andersen plug on rear off tug to run fridge in van I'm wanting to fit circuit breaker near tug auxiliary battery question is do I fit 50amp breaker or 30amp breaker ?? advice welcome

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, I have a 2008 Leisure Seeker motorhome and have a small leak right at the back. After taking it to RV place in Toowoomba, I was told that the rubber membrane on these Winnebago's only had a lifetime of 7 years and that mine needed replacing - at a cost of $10,500. Does anyone have experience of this...

phum · phum

how do I test a solar panel ? it is supposed to be 250 watt output. It appears to be damaged but it may be cosmetic and I don't want to toss it if its still okay Thanks

Alan · Alan

Hi All, My Domtic Front Loader is Shacking the fillings out my teeth, im told that the suppention Shock must be warn out. Anybody know anything about them? Thanks Al

DMaxer · DMaxer

As you will no doubt recall, I managed to break the pin from the power inlet on my van as a result of the power cord refusing to let go. I returned to my van yesterday and met with the electrician. It turned out just as predicted by the wise men of the forum. Firstly, the part was readily available. The job too...

Rayjen · Rayjen

Pap diesel heater flame outPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post We have installed a 3kw diesel heater in our fan was working fine. After being not used for several months having trouble getting it to fire up and when it does blows copious amounts of white smoke and the throws e8 error code which is flame...

loni · loni

has anyone replaced the original half moon door and drawere handles in a lotus caravan if so what did you use.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I know from past work experience the optimum temperature for batteries to work at their best is around 25-30 degrees but we have the habit of installing auxiliary batteries in places where the temp could be 80 degrees on a normal 30 degree day. There is one good thing about Toyota - th...

irishlass · irishlass

Hi all, we have a dometic 215 compressor fridge that runs fine tho of late has decided to just stop , lights out , no-one home , for no reason . when i disconnect the power to the fridge and reconnect it , away we go as normal. and may be 4 weeks or more till it happens again. Has anyone had similar probs and if so...

cobberdog · cobberdog

hi everyone, ive recently purchased the 2018 bt50 ( new ) . soon we are heading off along oodnadatta track, then all the kimberly area including some rough side tracks etc. we are towing a camper trailer( loaded will be approx 1.5 ton) the bt50 will have 300 kgs apprx, im not sure if i should upgrade the s...

bundyroy · bundyroy

Hi all, i have some experience with 12 v solar but need some advice. I have a camper trailer which has a 100 amp hr battery, i have just purchase 2 x 135 amp hr agm batteries, i have 2 panels 120 and 250, i run a fairly new 40ltr engel,6 x led strip lights, water pump for sink, 2 x 12 v fans and a couple of mobile cha...

littledick · littledick

Has anybody with a Ranger Wildtrak come across a simple way of securing a H/D battery in the tray to run an Engel fridge without doing to much damage to the tray insert? Thanks. Dick.

Jedsdad · Jedsdad

Hi everyone. Since the new Federal Government Regs came in 01Jun18, preventing GCM upgrades I have read conflicting information as to the legality of carrying out a GCM upgrade. Recently I read article that NSW and Vic are allowing GCM upgrades, Tas OK but not towing, NT "No" and nothing on WA or QLD. ...

TURNER JEFFREY · TURNER JEFFREY

Just wondering if its possible to adjust tension on park handbrake on Avan Cruiser. It seems to have gone slack. There is a cable bolt assembly at front of van.

Anjay74 · Anjay74

Hey, newbie here. I have just bought a jayco 1979 pop top. It has an electrolux 210 3-way fridge. We have used it successfully on gas and 240v. We want to get a small simple solar setup. It would be for charging devices mostly but also to run the fridge. I have read enough to realise it's an absorption...

Farmhat · Farmhat

A question about charging 18v li-ion batteries such as typically found in drill drivers and portable tools etc. Do these batteries fare better if kept fully charged between uses? Thanks, Joe.

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	Plastic Drum Washing Machine. (Preview) Having insufficient space for a washing machine but being too lazy to hand wash I was contemplating a partial automation solution. Get a 30ish litre plastic drum with a screw on lid big enough to load my clothes / water. Build a 4 roller cradle to sit the above drum on with the axis on the horizontal....	Extraordinary Rendition	6	1340	02:06 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Extraordinary Rendition
	Any solutions? (Preview) Gday... cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of February 2019 01:45:23 PM	rockylizard	12	1432	12:17 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Computer Upgrade - DC Power Only (Preview) Am researching a computer upgrade since my two laptops are giving up the ghost slowly; I don't want to run any 240volts since the DC is very quiet and regulated - both sound-wise and electricly. I want a 27 inch monitor running of 19 volts power-pack to run off 24volts with a buck inverter to drop the volt...	Extraordinary Rendition	4	4099	05:55 PM Feb 26, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Recomend where to take Iveco Daily 50C18 for suspension check/fix in Adelaide (Preview) Hi all.. I need to have my front suspension checked/fixed on a Iveco Daily 50C18 in Adelaide.. Can some one please suggest a place that will do the work properly with out emptying the bank? I need new shocks and the front torsion bar reset as its sitting low on the left side.. Thanks in advance Mike	mikecatts	2	1220	11:10 AM Feb 26, 2019 by Baz421
	andersen plug circiut breaker (Preview) Hi All, I'm running 6 B&S twin core cable from auxiliary battery in tug to 50 amp Andersen plug on rear off tug to run fridge in van I'm wanting to fit circuit breaker near tug auxiliary battery question is do I fit 50amp breaker or 30amp breaker ?? advice welcome	Bukhouse	10	1305	03:19 PM Feb 25, 2019 by JBDUBBO
	Rubber Roof Replacement (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2008 Leisure Seeker motorhome and have a small leak right at the back. After taking it to RV place in Toowoomba, I was told that the rubber membrane on these Winnebago's only had a lifetime of 7 years and that mine needed replacing - at a cost of $10,500. Does anyone have experience of this...	Wild1	5	2050	09:02 AM Feb 23, 2019 by Wild1
	solar panel (Preview) how do I test a solar panel ? it is supposed to be 250 watt output. It appears to be damaged but it may be cosmetic and I don't want to toss it if its still okay Thanks	phum	7	1342	01:11 PM Feb 22, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Domtic Front Loader RV Washing (Preview) Hi All, My Domtic Front Loader is Shacking the fillings out my teeth, im told that the suppention Shock must be warn out. Anybody know anything about them? Thanks Al	Alan	2	971	06:49 PM Feb 20, 2019 by Alan
	The Verdict Is In (Preview) As you will no doubt recall, I managed to break the pin from the power inlet on my van as a result of the power cord refusing to let go. I returned to my van yesterday and met with the electrician. It turned out just as predicted by the wise men of the forum. Firstly, the part was readily available. The job too...	DMaxer	8	2025	02:26 AM Feb 19, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Diesel heater flame out (Preview) Pap diesel heater flame outPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post We have installed a 3kw diesel heater in our fan was working fine. After being not used for several months having trouble getting it to fire up and when it does blows copious amounts of white smoke and the throws e8 error code which is flame...	Rayjen	7	2787	11:07 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Rayjen
	half moon handles in lorus caravans (Preview) has anyone replaced the original half moon door and drawere handles in a lotus caravan if so what did you use.	loni	2	856	07:06 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Yuglamron
	Aux battery voltage in very hot weather (Preview) Hello everyone, I know from past work experience the optimum temperature for batteries to work at their best is around 25-30 degrees but we have the habit of installing auxiliary batteries in places where the temp could be 80 degrees on a normal 30 degree day. There is one good thing about Toyota - th...	Warren-Pat_01	15	1474	03:30 PM Feb 18, 2019 by PeterD
	Dometic compressor fridge (Preview) Hi all, we have a dometic 215 compressor fridge that runs fine tho of late has decided to just stop , lights out , no-one home , for no reason . when i disconnect the power to the fridge and reconnect it , away we go as normal. and may be 4 weeks or more till it happens again. Has anyone had similar probs and if so...	irishlass	12	1461	09:59 AM Feb 18, 2019 by irishlass
	BT50 SUSPENSION ? (Preview) hi everyone, ive recently purchased the 2018 bt50 ( new ) . soon we are heading off along oodnadatta track, then all the kimberly area including some rough side tracks etc. we are towing a camper trailer( loaded will be approx 1.5 ton) the bt50 will have 300 kgs apprx, im not sure if i should upgrade the s...	cobberdog	14	1297	09:29 AM Feb 18, 2019 by cobberdog
	12 v camper solar help (Preview) Hi all, i have some experience with 12 v solar but need some advice. I have a camper trailer which has a 100 amp hr battery, i have just purchase 2 x 135 amp hr agm batteries, i have 2 panels 120 and 250, i run a fairly new 40ltr engel,6 x led strip lights, water pump for sink, 2 x 12 v fans and a couple of mobile cha...	bundyroy	7	772	10:27 PM Feb 17, 2019 by denmonkey
	Ranger Wildtrak rear tray tub insert. (Preview) Has anybody with a Ranger Wildtrak come across a simple way of securing a H/D battery in the tray to run an Engel fridge without doing to much damage to the tray insert? Thanks. Dick.	littledick	2	1620	06:45 PM Feb 17, 2019 by littledick
	GCM Upgrades 2019 (Preview) Hi everyone. Since the new Federal Government Regs came in 01Jun18, preventing GCM upgrades I have read conflicting information as to the legality of carrying out a GCM upgrade. Recently I read article that NSW and Vic are allowing GCM upgrades, Tas OK but not towing, NT "No" and nothing on WA or QLD. ...	Jedsdad	13	1380	07:44 AM Feb 17, 2019 by Bow
	Avan Handbrake (Preview) Just wondering if its possible to adjust tension on park handbrake on Avan Cruiser. It seems to have gone slack. There is a cable bolt assembly at front of van.	TURNER JEFFREY	3	1679	07:31 AM Feb 16, 2019 by PeterD
	Absorption Fridge, Solar and Batteries (Preview) Hey, newbie here. I have just bought a jayco 1979 pop top. It has an electrolux 210 3-way fridge. We have used it successfully on gas and 240v. We want to get a small simple solar setup. It would be for charging devices mostly but also to run the fridge. I have read enough to realise it's an absorption...	Anjay74	21	2591	01:12 AM Feb 13, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Lithium Ion Batteries (Preview) A question about charging 18v li-ion batteries such as typically found in drill drivers and portable tools etc. Do these batteries fare better if kept fully charged between uses? Thanks, Joe.	Farmhat	9	1770	06:39 PM Feb 11, 2019 by Farmhat
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