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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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Google Home inCaravan
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Hi .... I am new to the Forum and am wondering if anyone has used Google Home to automate lights etc in their caravan? Cheers!
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Buzzing Noise in Voltage Box
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Hoping someone can help with my issue. I attached mains power just on 48 hours ago for a short trip away tomorrow. I. have a four year old Jayco Expanda Their was a buzzing noise coming out of the Voltage Box I havent used the van for just over 6 months. The battery had lost most of its charge. I have recharge...
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Turka
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Girard tank less hot water system spare parts
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Can anybody help with an outlet to purchase Girard tank less hot water system spare parts prefer Melb area but interstate OK I am looking for a Fenwal 35-535927-011 automatic ignition system cheers Stu
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A good guide to weights etc for newbies
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just thought I'd post this link if it hasn't already been done , appears in an easy to follow format , lifting the confusion for those starting out https://www.rvbooks.com.au/page/technical/
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kesa32
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Hi Ace pop top camper storage issues.
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I'm prepping my van for a long long apprentice type trip, I need to test out a few things before we take off. I am seeking advice about putting a roof rack on a pop top, I cant see anything off the shelf. I'm considering putting slide off solar panels on the roof rack so as to negate the need for extra pane...
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palaceboy
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Diesel Parking Heater Fuel Supply.
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Greetings, I am a new kid in the puddle! I am fitting a diesel parking heater and don't want to fit an extra tank especially for it, if I can avoid it. Can I put a tee piece in the engine fuel line (post filter)? I am wondering whether the heater fuel pump would block (I hope) fuel running backwards up the hea...
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Motor Home covers
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I am looking at storing our MH for 8 months over a Far North Queensland Summer. I am considering a fabric cover (Adco or simila) My concern is will I get condensation build up? Will any cover movement wear the Paint surface? I am planning to run a domestic air conditioning unit inside that comes on say for...
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Sink waste coming up in the shower?
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Anyone else have this issue? Or are we just suffering yet another Jayco downside? We are about to solve this problem by having two separate waste hoses. I am not overly worried, as a forty dollar fix using another waste pipe means we can join them both together when we are a long way from the caravan park d...
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Battery Location
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I am very new, I have just bought a new van and the batteries are under the bed, is this an issue from the point of fumes and or ventilation.
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not so grey nomads
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LOOOOONG POWER LEAD
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Morn'n all, hope all are well on this well, overcast coolish day here in down town Young NSW, anyway. Yep, still here. Just after your thoughts on running a 15amp lead via an Amphibian 10 - 15amp, from a power supply approximately 60mts to a van. Power loss etc I am pretty sure I know what is coming my way i...
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TV Mount & Travelling
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Just purchased a 19" TV. It weighs 2.3kg. I have a flat panel TV mount suitable for mounting the TV. Just visited a Jayco yard to see how the mounts are installed. They have a double thickness of wall panel. I'm planning to use a bit of metal plate for re-inforcing. My mount is flat, not on an arm. The mount c...
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RM2350 Dometic/Fridgedair.
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My old RM2350 has gone, I've removed it, done the turn upside down thing for weeks actually and come to the conclusion despite its death rattle gurgling that it's definitely karked it. It needs replacing question is do I upgrade to compressor two way and invest in solar and a 200AH battery on our Hia...
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Water leak in combo toilet shower
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On recent trip around Eyre pennisular We had water coming out from under the shower base.
Van is a 2005 jayco freedom poptop.
I checked underneath & found a cleaning cloth blocking the p.v.c. manifold where all the various drains end up, kitchen sink, vanity & shower.
Have checked all tap...
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Filling 70lt tank with elec pump
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Hi guys hope all well. A question i have a 70lt water tank on top of tradie trailer. It has a A 2.6 ft poly pipe and **** and hose fitting for my out let to fill by hose and to fill kettle etc, tthe pipe comes down the back of trailer ( tent camping) (above this i have the solar panal on the ladder rack) now i woul...
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RobC
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Plastimo water bladder
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Hi, we have purchased an 150l Plastimo water bladder for extended stay in free camping, as anyone purchase the same brand ? can you please let us know how you manage to fit a pipe in the large fitting , we are having issue finding reducer to fit the thread that is on the bladder , if anyone has one of them can y...
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Grey water tanks
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OK have now put an inspection hatch in the end of my grey water tank, the inside of the tank walls etc. are covered in a whitish goo, and I've been thinking about how to clean the tank. Hi pressure water jet from a cleaner, wand is too short, and can not get it into the area, so no good, looked at a garden hose sp...
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Weight of Generator - front or back?
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G'day oh wise ones, We've just bought a generator to go on our travels with us and, from a weight distribution and towbar weight perspective, are wondering if it's going to be best to have it on the back of the van or on the A-frame? The generator weighs 33 kgs. We are towing a 21' tandem axle caravan with a...
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Towing Mirrors
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Hi all, Apolgies if this has been asked before I have searched but cannot find any info specific to my question. I am thinking of buying a set of Adventure Mirrors from eBay contacted seller 're fitting my Isuzu Mux 2015 he said the only thing to be aware of was " they could rake upwards" now without soundi...
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Dmax uncomfortable bouncy ride
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I have a 2016 dual cab 4x4 and experience a very bouncy uncomfortable ride when towing my van which is a Legacy 630, GTM 2440 ATM 2580. Unfortunately I went to a weigh bridge yesterday that malfunctioned so I cannot give weights as yet. However I fitted Thor twin bellows air bags and so far no difference i...
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