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Advice on generator use please
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Hi all, Looking for some advice re our Toyota Coaster bus (purchased second hand a few years ago) and a possible generator purchase.... Planning for a new trip and installed a 60 litre fridge / freezer to run as a dedicated freezer (to supplement our small freezer in the existing fridge). The freeze...
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seeking general advice re batteries
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i know this subject has been done to death, but need a simple answer. I have a 100ah d/c battery, myportable fridge draws approx. 2amps. how long should it power the fridge before it reduces the battery to 50% capacity? thanks in advance.
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Juggenaut
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wiring cigarette socket adapter to battery?
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I have just purchased a cigarette lighter adapter (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2-Ports ... 2749.l2649), and need to wire it directly to the battery in my caravan (no more than 50cm from battery to adapter). I am not sure exactly how to do this, but I have sketched two possible wiring solution...
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TonyT
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Problem with Hayman Reese Sentinel brake controller
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Manual slider works ok. Foot brake only sometimes activating van brake. Have tried dial settings up to maximum (10). Works only at very low speed. Hand brake on van not working properly since hitch was tampered with a while back. Cable is slack and sags when brake is in off position. Van is 12 months ol...
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Snippy
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Where is it!!??
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I have a 1991 Mazda T 3500 non turbo, 4 cylinder diesel motorhome. The low oil light on the dash has stopped working. I have contemplated pulling the dash' out to investigate. No! too many electrical wires in there. Then I looked for the oil pressure sender unit somewhere in the block!!?? Couldn't fin...
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pipes
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Battery charger with 12volt power supply
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Hi, Can anyone recommend a replacement Battery charger come 12volt power supply for our Caravan Cheers Ken & Lynn
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Bukhouse
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bull bar or no bull bar
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Hi all, planning our trip around oz and not sure if we need a bull bar . A friend says its a must but still undecided . Whats your thoughts ? Forgot to say for a Triton. -- Edited by The Expats on Sunday 28th of January 2018 06:10:48 PM
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The Expats
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replacing breakaway cable
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My cable is frayed and too long. Any rules re replacing it? Found stainless steel braided cable at hardware the same thickness but only screw up type clamps to make the loops at each end - the other things (tubes?) need a $70 tool to crimp them. Does the cable have to be plastic coated? Asked a caravan pl...
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spida
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Seeking advice on tyres
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G'Day All. I am relatively new to this forum and vanning however we have recently completed a lap which we enjoyed greatly. I am seeking advice regarding tyres for my MY 17 Holden Colorado LTZ. I have travelled just under 43000 km (approx. 25 k towing a Jayco Silverline 21-65-3 van), the original Bridg...
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TerryS
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Vast E118-4 error code
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Hi Satellite TV has been working OK. BUT Now getting error code E118-4 Currently unable to view this channel Can get the EPG which shows what is on every where Signal strength and quality both good Shows that I am locked on to the OPTUS C1 and D3 Satellite But can not get any channels. "E118-4 Currently u...
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Kiwimagic
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240v fridge element testing
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Good evening Nomads, I have just replaced the 240v fridge element in my Dometic 2350. Left it over night to get cold and guess what no joy, after an extensive search found I had forgotten to plug it back in after I had finished the instal. Tried it again but still no joy. It works great on gas and holds on 12...
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Crackles
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Underslung axle . first impressions with video
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Last week I had the caravan axle underslung to increase its height to stop it dragging on my driveway. Combined with the pajero lift (2inch) not for this purpose though and the adjustable tow hitch, I'm now able to get in and out without issue. I thought it might help someone looking at their options if i...
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denmonkey
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Portable hot water systems- redtrack video review
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Hi all, I picked up a redtrack portable hot water system with intentions of using it when in the van or mobile car camping. I watched a heap of videos and read many forum posts on these type of set ups and a little while ago got around to picking one up. I looked at the coleman hot water on demand, water heater...
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denmonkey
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To much time on your hands
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Hi All just a short video of me messing around with a DC-DC charger at home when I should be out on the road.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYGBs0eZgc
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Paintar
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HUH!
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Hooked my jayco freedom to the car today, when I plugged the anderson plug to the car the little LED on the car plug came on(car locked & not running) denoting there was 12v present, checked with mmeter & found 12v at the van plug, car of course had no voltage present, is this normal?
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Satalite Phones
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Hi Were looking at purchasing a Sat Phone, for use on our travels around Australia. It will be used just in case of an emergency. This is the one we were looking at, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Koko
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TBO
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Just read this post on CF I had no idea that the WDH increased the TBO , gonna check mine to calculate the TBWI know that the subject of Tow Ball Overhang (TBO) has been discussed widely before, but I feel that most people do not know what TBO is or they don't care, EXPECIALLY WHEN THEY USE A WEIGHT DISTRIBUT...
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Looking for owners of 3.2 litre pajero's
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I currently own a 3.8 litre dual fuel pajero and am considering replacing it with a new 3.2 litre diesel pajero. My petrol powered NP Pajero guzzles fuel when towing our 2397kg van Jayco Heritage, I have read the claimed fuel usage figures for a Diesel current model non towing and like every one else I t...
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My solenoid tank switching and water flow measuring.
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I have one of these set up apart from mounting. Got it working yesterday and after resetting the tanks to zero I can't get it to show liters per minute. It does not come up with the previous default setting after rebooting the 12v power. It shows a spanner and sounds an alarm. The "Chinglish" instruction...
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Adding 12v water pump to a manual line
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Evening all, I'm looking to install a 12v pump for filling duties in the sink. Currently the van has a manual pump and a separate tap for town hook up. Cold only. About the only thing I use the water for is washing dishes etc, but I can tell you the manual pump is getting old pretty darn quickly. I would like t...
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