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Techies' Corner
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Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.
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Best 20 bucks you'll ever spend :)
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GPS Tracker from GearBest, 20 bucks. Know where your gear is as long as it's within simcard range. Magnetic and easy to hide. https://www.gearbest.com/gps-accessories/pp_009363905538.html?wid=1433363&lkid=16597456&fbclid=IwAR27J1nTmHSWNhBuu0Kyzjx5Qjhf0HYfge5uM_...
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DUAL BATTERY FOR FORD RANGER
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Hi Every one Would like to know what any one is using for a dual battery set up in a Ford ranger 2016 I have never had one before and have been told so many things, Not sure what is right or wrong it will be in the tub and only for a fridge, hoping some one can help that has a ranger thanks in advance Phil b
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What Dual Zone fridge /freezer
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Hi all
Doing Gibb River Road in 2019
Any comments on What Brand of Dual Zone Fridge Freezer works for you.
Always had Waeco and have been happy with CFX 40 but upgrading so to utilise more space and not have to use ice n esky..Engel dearer but lots of cheaper brands ie ARB.m.IRONMAN...EVERCOOL
Any th...
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solar query
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Not being a solar expert I'm looking for advice I want to add extra panels to our solar , I'm thinking of buying a 250w portable set up to supplement our reserves . Can I put an anderson plug onto the batteries to connect to the portable panels and still have the rooftop ones connected at the same time ? the p...
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powering fridges
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Hi all, I've got a waeco cfx50 and a dometic 90?lt fridge in the van. The waeco I run from the cig lighter socket in the back of my x-trail and it turns off in a "low battery power" situation. What I'm wondering is could I run the fridge van which is wired through the trailer plug and run the waeco at the same ti...
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10w solar panel to keep battery charged
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My van lives in a shed for most of the year so the roof mounted panel is of no use to keep the battery charged. I'm thinking of getting a small solar panel (10w) to put on the shed roof. I know that such a small panel can be connected directly to the battery (100ah) but was wondering whether it will also work vi...
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12 volt feed in old van
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One for the electrical whizzes, brother has just purchased 2000 Regal cruiser poptop. He was showing me the 12v and 240v light switches, I then went in search of the 12v feed in wiring, as I towed it home for him and didn't see any Anderson plug/s on the draw bar. The only thing I can see powering the 12v is t...
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CARAVAN DOOR LOCKS
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Have had trouble with the lock on our 2012 Retreat caravan door - I have locked the door from the inside and have been unable to unlock it. The door lock works OK from the outside. Has anyone had similar problems and have worked out any solutions?
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LANDCRUISER 100 REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL
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Rear main bearing seal on V8 100 series was done at 300,000km. Just had 330,000km service and the seal is leaking slightly. Would have expected it to last much longer. Towing 3.2t van.
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Satellite finder
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Hello fellow members, i recently brought a satlink ws6906 finder, thinking that it would make life easier, but i can't get the thing to find any satellites, i am only after the Optus c1.can someone please help,i
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Erratic Water Level indication
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My 2011 Winebago Esperance has had an erratic indication of contents of the Grey Water tank since I purchased it 2 years ago. I generally have an indication of either 75% or 100% even though the tank is empty. That is no big deal as I know how much water I have emptied into it through my usage of the fresh wat...
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Hot Water Heater
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Greetings All I am thinking to add a hot water service to my "Toy Haulier" that I am fabricating Was thinking to use the 240 volt model https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Electric-Water-Heater-Home-Bathroom-Kitchen-Sink-Instant-Hot-System-AU/151911351717?hash=item235e9f...
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Break Controler
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Hi all, the newie is still drinking from this fonuntain of knowledge. I have just had a quote to wire my car up for the van the controllers I have used before have had 2 adjustments one for how mush brake came on and the other for how soon it came on (and an override slider) I have been quoted a RED ARC TOW PRO EL...
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not so grey nomads
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isuzu mu x. ARB pioneer long range fuel tank problems.
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Hi folks, I have a Pioneer long range fuel tank fitted to my Isuzu mu x, while it is great for travelling, i had a problem with my gas line to my rear air conditioning unit. The line had been rubbing on the corner of the tank and had worn through and i lost my aircon gas and my cold air. Has anyone had this probl...
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Aldi Charger Connection
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I have an Aldi XS charger. I cannot identify the connector between the unit and the alligator clips. I'd like to make a second lead that has an SAE connector on it. Scanned the internet but cannot find the plug/socket type. Can anyone out there help? Thanks.
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Leveling ramps
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Looking at getting some leveling ramps for van single axle, looking on EBay do i need to get the ones with the locking chocks any info would be great
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caravan battery
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can a house battery that shows that it is fully charged be indeed stuffed? reason I ask this is 2-3hours after putting a load on the 12v fridge stops working through exssive draw. I have tried it with 2 different fridges, same story, regards oh wise ones
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Isuzu Elf (Outback Explorer) manual
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Hi. My 1995 Outback Explorer died in the driveway (no power to anything), as in one day when I turned the key. Battery is charged and tests 'good' with load tester. I wriggled the harness wires that come thru the floor under the dash as I noticed a 'taped wire' in it, and got beeping back to key when inserti...
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Van battery charging
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I have a 1986 Toyota Commuter camper with a Thunderbox house battery box and charger that regulates charging if plugged into 230v ac. (I also have a switch in the cable on the DC side of the charger as it flattens the battery if left connected to the battery after charging and pulling the 230v plug, bad de...
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