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DC DC chargers
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I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...
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A reminder to always take extra care....
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Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John
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New RACV Towing Pack
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A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...
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anyone recognise thes solar controler?
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We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers
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Solar panels
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We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.
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Des and Kay
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Caravan size??
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We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...
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What types of hot water systems are used in caravans?
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hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.
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Caravan Accident Ballina 24Apr2018
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A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...
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Women drivers
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I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?
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Renovation kitchen bench top
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Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...
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GPS TRACKERS
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Has anyone fitted gps tracker to their van in case of it being stolen? If you have what type & how did it work? Tiger5
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Nissan’s X-Trail diesel is a surprise towing package
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Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John
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Van door vent covers velcro
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Hi all, caravan door vent covers to stop dust getting in, I've seen velcro lift on/off covers around vents, but having trouble googling where to get them, can anyone advise where or maybe your best solution. Thankyou
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Best Road
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Hi people was wondering if anybody knows the best road from Dubbo to Pt Macquarie towing a 25 foot caravan! thanks in advance
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ATM
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hi guys nearly made a bad mistake (Not checking on my behalf,) We just got some work done so we can have our car another 10 yrs, spent $6k on my 1992 80s series turbo diesel Land cruiser to get the Paint here and there & polish to get all the scratches out, new shockers, fuel pump, injectors etc etc. ge...
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Golden Eagle Eureka
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Howdy everyone, Can anyone in this great nomad world give me any info from travellers that have had or know of anyone that have had a Golden Eagle Eureka hardtop van. They are made by Paramount caravans in Melbourne. Hope some kind person will be able to give us some feedback.. Cheers Crocodile & M...
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Lorne Hill
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I am travelling in a Toyota Hiace campervan and contemplating a trip from Cloncurry to Lorne Hill. My van is not 4WD and I am looking for info about the accessibility. Thanks
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Thermal Cookers
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I have a couple of questions about thermal cookers. Should they be in this section or in the cooking section? Happy camping - Nelly
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Dayles Gorge Camping Karijini
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Hi, Has anybody stayed at Dayles Gorge Camping area at Karajini. I have tried to book into there on the National Parks website, and it says you cant book in advance. Its a busy time of the year that we want to stay there [early June] so having a booking would be great. Does anyone have any suggestions. We h...
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Diesel fuel
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A fellow traveller told me that a diesel heater can be run on kerosene. I have never heard of this but has anyone any knowledge about this? Chris
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