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Replacing a Electrolux RM 4280 3 way with a Brass Monkey 138l Slim Line
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Hi, This post delves into the realm of crystal ball info. I want to replace my working 3 way {Electrolux RM 4280} with a bigger fridge/freezer, a the Brass Monkey Slim Line 138l which will fit perfectly into the cavity, being width, depth and some modifications to the height. 450mm (D) 460 (W) 1300mm (H...
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gazzaplus janet
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12v fridge
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We have a Vitrifrigo fridge in caravan. Its running, because light is on and top freezer section is icy and working, but fridge section not getting cold. I know I can get a tech to look at, but were in the cairns floods at the moment and wont be able to get anything done for a while, so from your experience an...
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RobDor
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2000w inverter
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Query..2000w inverter, 2400w at max setting frypan. Can i run frypan at lower power setting ( medish ) and alls good with inverter
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jab160
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Trolley jacks
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Recently had a flat tyre( first one in decades). I had recently bought a new 3T hydraulic jack bugger me the jack was to tall to fit under the axil tube, luckly I was able to pack and jack however was still a pain. Can anyone recommend a low profile trolley jack, yes I know google but looking for recommendat...
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Cassie63
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connectors
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what are these things called
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snap1946
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2 ways lithium can kill your alternator
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This video is targeted for sailors and power boats but I expect it could apply to motor homes and camper-vans that have upgraded to lithium batteries. Apparently under certain conditions the BMS shuts down during charging thereby causing an open circuit to the alternator which can fry the diodes. ...
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anolphart
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Ford ranger 3.0 v6
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Thinking of purchasing new ranger, feedback please.
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Juspokinlong
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Clamp Meter Capabilities
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Pardon my dumbness, but I thought that the " clamp end " of a clamp meter could be used to measure voltage of a 12 volt wire without cutting or penetrating the cover. That is, open the clamp and close it over the insulated wire and get a reading. O, then has stopped pumpingr on an expensive instrument actu...
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Craig1
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From AGM to Lithium
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Hi Gang, I am upgradiing from AGM to lithiiums. I have these currently installed but seeing as the lithium have battery management systems inbuilt I was wonderiing if these things are stilll required? Thoughts?
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FootlooseFizzers
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All purpose battery.
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My jump starter battery has given up the ghost and I'm looking for a replacement. I want to use it for the occasional jump start, but the main use will be for my caravan mover that I made using an ebay 12v winch motor which drags a reasonable amount of current (in excess of a 100amp}. I believe the winch moto...
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Black-Pete
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Instant hot water tap
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185853760878?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=H6QEkAkpQHC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=LfaLg6xPRwe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media...
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rodsfromday
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Bike carrier, Jayco Swan Touring 2008
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Hi everyone, we have a Jayco Swan 2008 that we just bought. We are currently fixing it and upgrading it ready to take out, Yay! I was wondering if any of you smart people would have suggestions on how we can get this bike rack http://buzzrack.com/galleries/buzzracer-h4/ to work with our van? Prefe...
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Miss007
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Jayco Flamingo - Understanding how the 240/12v system works
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Hi guys, Newbie here with a newly acquired 2014 Jayco Flamin`Go camper trailer. I have been fixing her up from some mould damage, new solar panels, LiFePO4 batteries and swapping everything out for more efficient LED's. Haven't taken it out for a camp yet. I am a bit confused as to how the battery charg...
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Stinkys
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Corner stabiliser legs
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So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA
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rodsfromday
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Dometic fridge
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My dometic, 8551 model, fridge works fine on 240v and freezer works OK on gas, but fridge won't get below 12/14 degrees on gas. Any suggestions, please.
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Billabb
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GPS with voice speed alerts
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Current GPS lets me know when I am 1Km over the max speed limit for a particular road I am on, its a 20year old NAVIG8R brand, similar to the discontinued Navman 130M I think. Looked at some of the Garmins eg the Drive 53, and with over the speed limit, I understand, The GPS just puts a red light on the screen,...
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PeterInSa
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LED Indicators
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Hi all I've installed Maxilamp 4 LED combination lights on my caravan. The indicators work fine when the ignition is on, but they only light halfway when the engine is running. I've tried a 10 ohm 5 watt resistor on the trailer connector to left and right 12v supply (to earth pin) so as to simulate incand...
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FreecamperTas
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Rural Roads
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https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/regional-roads-in-dire-state-as-australian-councils-made-to-waste-money-on-grants-tribute-signs-report/ar-AA1jNfeE?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=ccb723a74b65453c84...
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rmoor
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6 Gang touch screen upgrade
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I would like to retrofit to this touchscreen. The principle behind it is simple enough - power in and then out to each device. But the problem lies in hooking up the existing 12V circuits. If they were on its own it would have been easy enough. Problem is that they are fred from the 240V power inverter. If I...
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rodsfromday
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Looking to replace my standard cup type hitch to a Cruisemaster DO35 hitch
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I have some difficulty unhitching my cup type hitch especially when on a slope
What are your thoughts on the Cruise-master type off road hitch and approx cost tb fitted. Will it take the conventional WDH without mods. Appreciate your advice
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Ronzo
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