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oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Edit.. Moved to Solar. -- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 12th of March 2018 08:51:55 PM

Kellaig · Kellaig

Hi all, Can we use the coil circuitry of a SPST relay to power a 12v fan at about 300ma.? Craig

Baldbug · Baldbug

Is this the TV Connection for the Wineguard antenna? Does look like its ever been used. -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:20:50 PM -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:21:15 PM

Trevor law · Trevor law

l have to replace low voltage cut unit, which is an electro 40amp model,my question is my in house battery charger is a Projecta 50amp model .Do I need to get larger lvc unit to cover the larger charger amperage. Thanks for any feedback.Trevor and Jackie

Koko · Koko

Our van has a Satalite dish, how do we connect our foxtel box to it

Betchern0t · Betchern0t

I have a bit of bounce but have never wired the house wiring on a campervan. My van runs a dual battery system. It also has a smart 8 stage charger for when 240v is connected. Finally we are adding a 250w portable solar panel set. My question is are these chargers going to interfere with each other? Do t...

bob1420 · bob1420

Hi all, anybody aware of a reasonable priced 3 way fridge service repairer, Fridge is not working on 12 volt whilst driving, works great on 240 volt, will be testing fridge on gas today now that it has cooled down, I am in Tamworth till sat morning then outer Sydney for a week.TIA...Cheers

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morn'n all, Just some info. I had two LED driving lights fitted to the front of my Collie and was very happy with them but last week a stone must have hit one and changed the look of it so much I had to replace. I couldn't just buy one and had to get two SO decided to change to a Light Bar. WOW! How good are these ba...

denmonkey · denmonkey

HI all, today I tackled the job of converting my jayco rangehood over to 12v operation. I'm in the process of converting over to 12v and adding the usual accessories. I'm not sure why my external light and rangehood are both only 240 but I'm setting about fixing those. Whilst I'm maintaining the socke...

johnnz · johnnz

Not sure if this topic has already been posted. I travel and camp a lot outside of mobile broadband areas. I'm looking at satellite broadband, any replies on feasibility and advice on setting up would be appreciated. Thanks John

Snippy · Snippy

Had to replace house batteries this week and have upgraded to 3x Amptech 120AH.Exiting system has Projecta 50-watt ac-dc, 600-watt Projecta Inverter.300 watts solar on roof with Voltech regulator, 2x external Kickass 300 watt running on TPS 1230 regulator.What I want to AchieveLooking at addin...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

I have 2016 Ford Ranger towing a 2017 Retreat van. Intermittently when the indicators are used they dont flash in a normal rhythm but flash at a increased frequency,much much faster.I have cleaned the plugs and expanded the pins in the connector,checked the wires in the connectors Truck and Van. Onl...

Ontos45 · Ontos45

Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. I have a Dometic roll out awning attached to the aluminium TeePee. The vinyl roof is attached by rope track along top edge. Just like most vans have these days. Problem is it is leaking at the stiching along the top, also the roller end as well. Not having or want a annex the roller bit doesn't...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

In the market soon for a small SUV with the rare occasion of towing our small caravan atm 748kg. In the running is a nice Mazda cx3 SUV. This car in petrol form has a braked towing capacity of 1200kg. However its turbo diesel 1.4 litre brother has a braked towing capacity of 800kg. Apparently this figure...

alans · alans

changing rego from bus to motorhome

Cupie · Cupie

I am not surprised that such an articulate dissertation first appeared in a Shipwright's Handbook!Shipwrights are a strange lot, operating in a field known to few in the modern Navy. This theory explains why one should never let the truth get in the way of a good argument. ........................

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi. I the following is copied from a caravan website. "Hi, Ive got a Honda gennie that wont run our air con for more than 40min before the overload cuts it off. I have a friend with the same van, air con and generator and theirs runs with no problems. Any ideas? Richard When an a/c unit switche...

alans · alans

can anyone tell me the basic process changing rego from bus to motorhome

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	Using ordinary flexible cable for 240 Permanent "fixed" wiring in any situation (Preview) Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...	oldtrack123	26	4132	03:17 PM Mar 13, 2018 by T1 Terry
	SOLAR REGULATOR (Preview) Edit.. Moved to Solar. -- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 12th of March 2018 08:51:55 PM	Dougwe	2	1146	08:53 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Dougwe
	SPST Relay (Preview) Hi all, Can we use the coil circuitry of a SPST relay to power a 12v fan at about 300ma.? Craig	Kellaig	15	1372	07:31 PM Mar 12, 2018 by Mike Harding
	TV Connection?? (Preview) Is this the TV Connection for the Wineguard antenna? Does look like its ever been used. -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:20:50 PM -- Edited by Baldbug on Saturday 10th of March 2018 05:21:15 PM	Baldbug	3	1112	10:16 PM Mar 11, 2018 by nomadz
	Low voltage cutout (Preview) l have to replace low voltage cut unit, which is an electro 40amp model,my question is my in house battery charger is a Projecta 50amp model .Do I need to get larger lvc unit to cover the larger charger amperage. Thanks for any feedback.Trevor and Jackie	Trevor law	2	1185	01:27 AM Mar 11, 2018 by Trevor law
	Foxtel (Preview) Our van has a Satalite dish, how do we connect our foxtel box to it	Koko	1	913	05:40 PM Mar 9, 2018 by Sparkster
	Charging systems (Preview) I have a bit of bounce but have never wired the house wiring on a campervan. My van runs a dual battery system. It also has a smart 8 stage charger for when 240v is connected. Finally we are adding a 250w portable solar panel set. My question is are these chargers going to interfere with each other? Do t...	Betchern0t	4	1283	11:54 AM Mar 9, 2018 by T1 Terry
	3 way fridge repairers (Preview) Hi all, anybody aware of a reasonable priced 3 way fridge service repairer, Fridge is not working on 12 volt whilst driving, works great on 240 volt, will be testing fridge on gas today now that it has cooled down, I am in Tamworth till sat morning then outer Sydney for a week.TIA...Cheers	bob1420	13	1552	09:40 PM Mar 8, 2018 by bob1420
	LED LIGHT BAR (Preview) Morn'n all, Just some info. I had two LED driving lights fitted to the front of my Collie and was very happy with them but last week a stone must have hit one and changed the look of it so much I had to replace. I couldn't just buy one and had to get two SO decided to change to a Light Bar. WOW! How good are these ba...	Dougwe	13	1381	08:56 AM Mar 7, 2018 by Rissole
	Converting my rangehood from 240 to 12v . video included (Preview) HI all, today I tackled the job of converting my jayco rangehood over to 12v operation. I'm in the process of converting over to 12v and adding the usual accessories. I'm not sure why my external light and rangehood are both only 240 but I'm setting about fixing those. Whilst I'm maintaining the socke...	denmonkey	23	2527	12:56 PM Mar 6, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Sattelite Broadband (Preview) Not sure if this topic has already been posted. I travel and camp a lot outside of mobile broadband areas. I'm looking at satellite broadband, any replies on feasibility and advice on setting up would be appreciated. Thanks John	johnnz	4	1146	08:20 PM Mar 5, 2018 by RoamerAllWaze
	ADDING DC_DC CHARGER (Preview) Had to replace house batteries this week and have upgraded to 3x Amptech 120AH.Exiting system has Projecta 50-watt ac-dc, 600-watt Projecta Inverter.300 watts solar on roof with Voltech regulator, 2x external Kickass 300 watt running on TPS 1230 regulator.What I want to AchieveLooking at addin...	Snippy	14	1602	12:55 PM Mar 5, 2018 by Snippy
	Indicator trouble advise please (Preview) I have 2016 Ford Ranger towing a 2017 Retreat van. Intermittently when the indicators are used they dont flash in a normal rhythm but flash at a increased frequency,much much faster.I have cleaned the plugs and expanded the pins in the connector,checked the wires in the connectors Truck and Van. Onl...	Col Rennie	16	5737	08:01 AM Mar 5, 2018 by rockylizard
	Interior Dimensions Toyota Coaster SWB/LWB (Preview) Hi folks, my turn to ask a question of any Toyota Coaster owners out there. Thinking of buying a second hand Coaster '93 on wards but cannot find the interior dimensions I need to nut out a layout to suit Sue and me. Plenty of pictures of completed units but no drawings. Need the interior length from rear o...	Ontos45	16	15502	08:48 PM Feb 28, 2018 by Jaahn
	Leaking stitching on awning (Preview) How, all. I have a Dometic roll out awning attached to the aluminium TeePee. The vinyl roof is attached by rope track along top edge. Just like most vans have these days. Problem is it is leaking at the stiching along the top, also the roller end as well. Not having or want a annex the roller bit doesn't...	Dougwe	27	11024	05:34 PM Feb 27, 2018 by Dick0
	Towing restrictions (Preview) In the market soon for a small SUV with the rare occasion of towing our small caravan atm 748kg. In the running is a nice Mazda cx3 SUV. This car in petrol form has a braked towing capacity of 1200kg. However its turbo diesel 1.4 litre brother has a braked towing capacity of 800kg. Apparently this figure...	Eaglemax	11	3335	05:11 PM Feb 27, 2018 by PeterD
	bus motorhome (Preview) changing rego from bus to motorhome	alans	2	1011	04:10 PM Feb 27, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Electrical theory - First Principles (Preview) I am not surprised that such an articulate dissertation first appeared in a Shipwright's Handbook!Shipwrights are a strange lot, operating in a field known to few in the modern Navy. This theory explains why one should never let the truth get in the way of a good argument. ........................	Cupie	11	1936	03:46 PM Feb 27, 2018 by T1 Terry
	aircon question (Preview) Hi. I the following is copied from a caravan website. "Hi, Ive got a Honda gennie that wont run our air con for more than 40min before the overload cuts it off. I have a friend with the same van, air con and generator and theirs runs with no problems. Any ideas? Richard When an a/c unit switche...	Farmhat	7	1186	11:00 AM Feb 27, 2018 by migra
	bus motorhome (Preview) can anyone tell me the basic process changing rego from bus to motorhome	alans	8	3460	10:36 PM Feb 25, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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