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Phil C · Phil C

Gday all The other day we were blissfully laying on the bed for a mid afternoon nap, when all power went off. Tried a reset and zip. Blew the RCD (not the breaker) in the house as well. Long story short.. I have disconnected everything including the electric hob on the stove. I measure ZERO ohms insulatio...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all just a quick update. As you may remember we had some nasty cracks in the floor of our shower. I have applied fibreglass and 2 coats of flowcote around the cracks and it works. The area around the cracks has strengthened vastly and the floor actually feels solid underfoot. Next step is to wait for...

Santa · Santa

I'm a Microsoft user always have been and probably always will. Having said that, on a recent overseas trip I was placed in the position of having to use my wife's Ipad for a couple of weeks, I disliked it with a passion, the touch screen is a nightmare to use, imprecise, constantly opening screens I had n...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1507/top-10-12v-tips/?utm_source=cvw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=review1_image&utm_campaign=cworld-230715&user_id=6e5ab7b2842175a3ba771377e67d3e379d31e643

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

The head unit in my jayco Motorhome has went haywire, when I turn it on it might say store,or clock set or a Radio channel any thing but the right thing. None of the buttons does anything. It should let you choose TV,RADIO or PHONE. Anyone got any ideas? Kevin

gandk · gandk

Have done a "search" but am wondering what brands of extra fuel filters people have fitted successfully. Caravan mags advertise one from "DieselCare" which includes the filter plus the extras to fit it and for each specific make of vehicle. Can anyone help out here? Thank you...

hako · hako

Just finished installing new bearings and seals in the Avan hubs - they use the Ford style. Anyway I bought Japanese bearings with unknown seals...all went well till I went to replace the hub on the axle when I found I could not get the hub to full seat on the axle even by gently forcing it on using the axle n...

jayem · jayem

Help please! 2 x 100 amp hour batteries (agm), a Steca solar charge controller advising the state of charge to be 78% and a 15 amp smart charger. Why would it take more than 10 hours to bring the batteries up to 100%? There was nothing running on battery at the time as we were on 240v. If the battery char...

nimrod · nimrod

Hi Phil C. Unfortunately my video camera battery has died and I have now to look for a new one. However, I have used my new exhaust bag jack and am very happy with the operation. I have found a Youtube video of a very similar bag and its operation is identical. Link below. There are two mats supplied, one for...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

A couple of months ago I bought some 6 B&S cable, well that is what I asked for. Today I went to buy around 15 meters of 6 B&S for van projects and the guy showed me several pieces that did not match what I thought was 6 B&S!!! He gave me a couple of samples of 6 and 8 B&S. The short bit is what I wa...

eaglehawk · eaglehawk

Hi all I have been redirected from General forum and am posting this hereI have a 96 toyota hiace with 2 deep cycle batteries of available storage plus the van battery. Am currently using 80 watt portable solar panel hooked to the first battery via anderson plug. have a 1100W inverter. I want to instal...

ST391GQ · ST391GQ

I was trolling around the net yesty...when this little segmented box appeared up in the right hand corner of my screen. I highlighted it and it said "Windows 10".. so I opened it . It basically is an invitation to reserve a full version of Microsoft,s new system ...for free!! I contacted my g...

Phil C · Phil C

Calling all geeks As part of my lease arrangement with my new laptop I have a ongoing contract with DrPC My laptop decided to not let me on the internet OR emails or anything internet related. One phone call later I am back on line other than my ipad. Problem solved by uninstalling my antivirus (trend mic...

crocodile · crocodile

. Hi everyone, In October 2010 we purchased a Golden Eagle Hardtop 18'6 from a dealer at Burpengary Qld.It was installed with a baintech 25amp charger fitted to an AC DELCO 96ah battery. I know its too late to have anything done under warranty but within the first week of owning the Eagle the Baintech ch...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

-- Edited by Goldfinger on Saturday 25th of July 2015 08:28:16 PM

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Well it looks like no Australian vehicles are affected by the software hacking vulnerability (so far).Drivers urged to update Jeep software after hackers force car off the road Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issues a statement, saying that the security flaw does not impact Jeep vehicles sold in Au...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well I got the 1500w PSW Inverter today, attached to the batteries and all good. The Ninja, Ninja'd and did it's thing as it should. Power to the people, well power to the Ninja I spose. Thanks to those that gave input in a previous thread.

migra · migra

Has anyone replaced the toilet cassette float in a Dometic CTS3110 toilet. I have to fit a new one and am not sure if the magnet in the float faces up or down. any advice would be appreciated.

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

They say the only silly question is the one you didn't ask. At the risk of being nonsensical and showing a low level of knowledge, can some of you experienced people tell me this. When rolling out the awning (on our pop-top), I wish to attach the anti-flap arms at either end to stop of awning roof flapping...

jade46 · jade46

Anybody out there using a Mitsi Challenger for a tow vehicle? looking at about 2200kg GVM and ball weight about 160 kg I guess a Mitsi Triton is about the same vehicle

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	Why do electricians get the biggest electrical problems????? (Preview) Gday all The other day we were blissfully laying on the bed for a mid afternoon nap, when all power went off. Tried a reset and zip. Blew the RCD (not the breaker) in the house as well. Long story short.. I have disconnected everything including the electric hob on the stove. I measure ZERO ohms insulatio...	Phil C	23	1491	04:32 PM Jul 28, 2015 by Phil C
	The shower floor saga continues (Preview) Hi all just a quick update. As you may remember we had some nasty cracks in the floor of our shower. I have applied fibreglass and 2 coats of flowcote around the cracks and it works. The area around the cracks has strengthened vastly and the floor actually feels solid underfoot. Next step is to wait for...	Phil C	5	1315	03:52 PM Jul 28, 2015 by jab160
	MicroSoft V Apple. (Preview) I'm a Microsoft user always have been and probably always will. Having said that, on a recent overseas trip I was placed in the position of having to use my wife's Ipad for a couple of weeks, I disliked it with a passion, the touch screen is a nightmare to use, imprecise, constantly opening screens I had n...	Santa	6	988	03:43 PM Jul 28, 2015 by banjo
	Top 10 12V tips (Preview) http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1507/top-10-12v-tips/?utm_source=cvw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=review1_image&utm_campaign=cworld-230715&user_id=6e5ab7b2842175a3ba771377e67d3e379d31e643	Spydermann	3	1061	03:28 PM Jul 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Jayco Head Unit (Preview) The head unit in my jayco Motorhome has went haywire, when I turn it on it might say store,or clock set or a Radio channel any thing but the right thing. None of the buttons does anything. It should let you choose TV,RADIO or PHONE. Anyone got any ideas? Kevin	Kevin 1955	2	719	10:30 PM Jul 27, 2015 by Kevin 1955
	WHAT BRAND OF 2ND FUEL FILTER KIT ??? (Preview) Have done a "search" but am wondering what brands of extra fuel filters people have fitted successfully. Caravan mags advertise one from "DieselCare" which includes the filter plus the extras to fit it and for each specific make of vehicle. Can anyone help out here? Thank you...	gandk	6	1211	12:32 PM Jul 27, 2015 by hagar
	Trailer wheel bearing seal installation. (Preview) Just finished installing new bearings and seals in the Avan hubs - they use the Ford style. Anyway I bought Japanese bearings with unknown seals...all went well till I went to replace the hub on the axle when I found I could not get the hub to full seat on the axle even by gently forcing it on using the axle n...	hako	12	3436	08:05 AM Jul 27, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Battery Charger (Preview) Help please! 2 x 100 amp hour batteries (agm), a Steca solar charge controller advising the state of charge to be 78% and a 15 amp smart charger. Why would it take more than 10 hours to bring the batteries up to 100%? There was nothing running on battery at the time as we were on 240v. If the battery char...	jayem	7	1063	05:57 PM Jul 26, 2015 by jayem
	Exhaust powered jack (Preview) Hi Phil C. Unfortunately my video camera battery has died and I have now to look for a new one. However, I have used my new exhaust bag jack and am very happy with the operation. I have found a Youtube video of a very similar bag and its operation is identical. Link below. There are two mats supplied, one for...	nimrod	5	1090	05:01 PM Jul 26, 2015 by mr glassies
	Another learning curve re wire sizing... (Preview) A couple of months ago I bought some 6 B&S cable, well that is what I asked for. Today I went to buy around 15 meters of 6 B&S for van projects and the guy showed me several pieces that did not match what I thought was 6 B&S!!! He gave me a couple of samples of 6 and 8 B&S. The short bit is what I wa...	aussie_paul	20	3700	03:52 PM Jul 26, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Buying solar system for toyota hi-top highace Advice needed (Preview) Hi all I have been redirected from General forum and am posting this hereI have a 96 toyota hiace with 2 deep cycle batteries of available storage plus the van battery. Am currently using 80 watt portable solar panel hooked to the first battery via anderson plug. have a 1100W inverter. I want to instal...	eaglehawk	0	391	01:49 PM Jul 26, 2015 by eaglehawk
	WINDOWS 10 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was trolling around the net yesty...when this little segmented box appeared up in the right hand corner of my screen. I highlighted it and it said "Windows 10".. so I opened it . It basically is an invitation to reserve a full version of Microsoft,s new system ...for free!! I contacted my g...	ST391GQ	36	2610	01:42 PM Jul 26, 2015 by Santa
	Windows 8.1 problem and solution ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Calling all geeks As part of my lease arrangement with my new laptop I have a ongoing contract with DrPC My laptop decided to not let me on the internet OR emails or anything internet related. One phone call later I am back on line other than my ipad. Problem solved by uninstalling my antivirus (trend mic...	Phil C	31	1811	01:36 PM Jul 26, 2015 by Santa
	Baintech 25amp battery charger. (Preview) . Hi everyone, In October 2010 we purchased a Golden Eagle Hardtop 18'6 from a dealer at Burpengary Qld.It was installed with a baintech 25amp charger fitted to an AC DELCO 96ah battery. I know its too late to have anything done under warranty but within the first week of owning the Eagle the Baintech ch...	crocodile	3	2599	11:46 AM Jul 26, 2015 by robo24
	Double post..another Senior moment.. (Preview) -- Edited by Goldfinger on Saturday 25th of July 2015 08:28:16 PM	Goldfinger	0	455	08:23 PM Jul 25, 2015 by Goldfinger
	Motor Vehicle Software Hack (Preview) Well it looks like no Australian vehicles are affected by the software hacking vulnerability (so far).Drivers urged to update Jeep software after hackers force car off the road Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issues a statement, saying that the security flaw does not impact Jeep vehicles sold in Au...	03_Troopy	0	714	11:22 AM Jul 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	NUTRI NINJA UPDATE (Preview) Well I got the 1500w PSW Inverter today, attached to the batteries and all good. The Ninja, Ninja'd and did it's thing as it should. Power to the people, well power to the Ninja I spose. Thanks to those that gave input in a previous thread.	Dougwe	3	687	07:37 PM Jul 24, 2015 by Dougwe
	Replacement of Dometic toilet float (Preview) Has anyone replaced the toilet cassette float in a Dometic CTS3110 toilet. I have to fit a new one and am not sure if the magnet in the float faces up or down. any advice would be appreciated.	migra	5	7781	06:34 PM Jul 24, 2015 by migra
	Securing awning roof (Preview) They say the only silly question is the one you didn't ask. At the risk of being nonsensical and showing a low level of knowledge, can some of you experienced people tell me this. When rolling out the awning (on our pop-top), I wish to attach the anti-flap arms at either end to stop of awning roof flapping...	Kev Pearce	4	1102	01:50 PM Jul 24, 2015 by Kev Pearce
	Challenger for Tug (Preview) Anybody out there using a Mitsi Challenger for a tow vehicle? looking at about 2200kg GVM and ball weight about 160 kg I guess a Mitsi Triton is about the same vehicle	jade46	14	1168	09:52 PM Jul 22, 2015 by Trapper
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