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AC circuit breakers on DC circuits
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Hi all This will spark some discussion Im sure. I have viewed this youtube entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRB7Z66brO0 Its self explanatory but it seems we can use an AC breaker on DC (just double the rating) I guess the thermal side of the breaker will operate first, from magnetic theory I...
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Phil C
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Diesel and gas heaters
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Hi folks, I'm considering buying a camper and I'm wondering if anyone has used either a diesel or gas heater in one. With canvas sides on the camper, I'm wondering how much heat is lost. Anyone had any experience in this area? Bushranger Tony
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Soneil Advanced Battery Technology
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Hello allI just came across this by accident. Anyone have any knowledge about them? I have asked on another forum but no response to date.http://soneil.com/wp-content/uploads/Ad ... hure-1.pdfhttp://www.caravanindustrynews.com.au/p ... 13rd-cost/
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malken
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200 suspension
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Have sold our ranger, sad to see it go after setting it up so well .Done 90kl with no issues at all , great vehicle . It was either a smaller van or change car over as we were at 5960kg last trip with 1 x gas bottle and no annexe or generator. Anyway we're buying a GX 200 and I'm wondering what anyone on the forum t...
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mezza56
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SUBURBAN HOT WATER RE-FILL
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How, all. Yeh I know, silly question but cos I'm an old chief It sometimes takes longer to work out but cos you are cleverer than this old chief why should I find out the hard way. Besides, someone else might benefit from the answer. Also I am still learning about this new heater of mine. After I have de pre...
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Dougwe
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Slide out help
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Hi all, the slideouts on our Winnebago 2006 Alpine are giving trouble. Can anybody point me in the right direction for a repair manual. I cant even find the drive motor for the bedroom slide out, heaven knows where that is hidden. Have a safe Christmas those travelling on the road. Take care Di
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dismith
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Jayco Heritage Wiring
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Hope I can verbalize this better than the spaghetti factory Jayco produces with their wiring. I have 2 wires running from an Anderson plug along my draw-bar to just under the front of the van. There are 2 more wires joined (soldered joint) at this point, 1 runs (Black) to Aux In +VE and the other (whit...
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JoeJan
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Thin Skin
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How do nomads attach fittings to the thin outer aluminum skin of their vans. I recently fitted anti flap brackets with 1/8" ally pop rivets and on the first test the batten hook caught on one and almost ripped it off. On a couple I was lucky to strike the frame behind and they are firm.
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Willdoe
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Filling Dual Water Tank
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I have a Avan Cruiseliner Adventure Plus fitted with dual water tanks with a single filler inlet.The equalising of water into the second tank is very slow. The filler inlet simply overflows although there is no water in the second tank. The dealer advice was to leave it for 15 minutes until the tanks le...
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berms
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Satlink WS-6906
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Good morning, I recently purchased a Satlink WS-6906 satellite finder for DirecTV. The instructions are more useless than helpful. I am looking for step by step directions on how to get satellite. Satellites that I need to acquire are 99, 101, 110, and 119. Many thanks, Bill
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loading pictures
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How do you attach pictures that are not upside down,you hit attach files button ,it directs you to your saved picture that are not upside down,then you tick your not upside down pictures you want to load,simple so far eh,then you hit the button to load the file works great but it's loaded the picture ups...
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Ron-D
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two wires
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theres two wires not connected to the battery in the van jist laying on the floor from new ,one is a battery temp thing the other is similar there both very lightweight terminals they both disappear into a box at the back of the van ,the vans a nova metrolink maybe some one might have one here?
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Ron-D
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Use of Reversing Cameras
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Many caravaners have reversing cameras on their caravan with the display in the tug vehicle often mounted dead centre of the dash facing the driver, or mounted to the windscreen. Again facing the driver. What is the take of this audience about the legality or practice of the monitor being on full ti...
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Nambatri
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12 Volts or 13.75 Volts
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Just a quick question and answer, I hope!! I put a multi-meter on my caravan 12 volt system and found it has a reading of 13.75 volts. I'm currently plugged into 240v and the batteries are hooked up to a smart charger. Batteries are AGM GEL. Should my lighting system, TV, etc be running at 13.75 volt...
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JoeJan
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Caravan crashes
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now wile writing this I know im going to get shot down and probably by a tank . Traveling from Adelaide to Mannum today I followed a van behind a Toyota cruiser . Not to fast not to slow sort of sitting ok level wise . Now Im an ex plant operator and its in my blood to look for things going wrong . im not going to s...
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mr glassies
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Thetford 260 toilet
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I am unable to remove the cassette from the toilet the handle is in the closed position but the blade has come adrift anyone know how I can turn the release button, I have pumped the contents out with a bilge pump. Bear
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The Bear
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Soft Caravan Seats
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Looking for some advice to shorten the time on doing a seat upgrade. We have a Jayco Heritage van that has an "L" shaped seating arrangement. The seats are just too soft and hence uncomfortable so a change needs to be made. I'm not interested in replacing or redesigning the whole area to accommodate...
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JoeJan
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Cpac macine
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Friend of mine is doing a camping trip for 14 days with a van and needs to sleep with a Philips Cpac machine. He will be staying mostly in places without power and will be driving most days. Any idea what the power requirements are for a cpac machine. Would a second battery recharged each day by the car...
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grahamg
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SPARE TYRE PROBLEM WITH 100 series cruiser
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Spare tyre mounted under car was in the car when I bought it. The walls were worn through to the canvass by the rubbing on the mounting. I replaced the tyre and have since done 20,000 k's. Removed to rotate tyres and found same thing occurring on the new tyre although nowhere near as bad. Has anyone else h...
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Snippy
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I need an expert on electric brake faults
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While in Toowoomba recently, I had to have some work done on the van (which some members here assisted with) & as the van was coming up to time for a service, I asked if they could do one. Thanks & $275 later we were on the road. I found they repacked the bearings & replaced a magnet as it was cra...
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