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FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

https://www.jaycar.com.au/response-1...ilter/p/AA3074

Jafan · Jafan

Hi all, I am considering the installation of an air conditioner to our van I have been advised that an under bunk unit would be preferable to a roof mounted unit because of our existing wind up roof hatch arrangement & as such have been recommended an air command saphire r/c unit. I would like to kn...

dennis78 · dennis78

Hi. I have an Ivec 50C17 2006 model motorhome. When I operate the a/c -heater controls I get a loud clacking sound from under the dash below the glovebox. There are usually 3 or 4 sounds. The heate and a/c and fan operate OK. Has anyone got any ideas s

phum · phum

I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter

riakmacz · riakmacz

Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob

Fyncat · Fyncat

Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...

MHJM · MHJM

Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...

Gone bananas · Gone bananas

Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas

Jack60 · Jack60

Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...

Radar · Radar

Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...

the pie van · the pie van

on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...

Moby58 · Moby58

Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?

Amarok · Amarok

The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter

Tracy Louise · Tracy Louise

We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????

stenno2 · stenno2

Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.

Van Go · Van Go

Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty

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	LED Indicators (sequential). Some don't light up. (Preview) https://www.jaycar.com.au/response-1...ilter/p/AA3074	FreecamperTas	0	879	02:02 PM Apr 4, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	Under bunk air conditioner?? (Preview) Hi all, I am considering the installation of an air conditioner to our van I have been advised that an under bunk unit would be preferable to a roof mounted unit because of our existing wind up roof hatch arrangement & as such have been recommended an air command saphire r/c unit. I would like to kn...	Jafan	12	11207	09:43 AM Apr 4, 2024 by Keith W
	Noise from heater/aircon control (Preview) Hi. I have an Ivec 50C17 2006 model motorhome. When I operate the a/c -heater controls I get a loud clacking sound from under the dash below the glovebox. There are usually 3 or 4 sounds. The heate and a/c and fan operate OK. Has anyone got any ideas s	dennis78	1	891	09:27 PM Apr 3, 2024 by Joda
	visiting AC topic again re split system (Preview) I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter	phum	28	3210	10:25 AM Apr 2, 2024 by bobsa
	Goldstream Crown ST. Technical possibility to retrofit a grey water holding tank (Preview) Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob	riakmacz	8	1606	08:59 PM Apr 1, 2024 by Possum3
	Lippert vs Dexter antisway for 18’ van Anti sway desperate lippert (Preview) Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...	Fyncat	6	5682	04:47 AM Mar 27, 2024 by shakey55
	BLUETOOTH TRACKER (Preview) Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...	MHJM	3	1450	12:41 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Sway control (Preview) Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas	Gone bananas	15	2580	12:36 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Problem with Vast and Foxtel in caravan. (Preview) Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...	Jack60	8	1588	05:03 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Jack60
	Lithium battery hiccup (Preview) Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...	Radar	19	2108	02:10 PM Mar 20, 2024 by TimTim
	Aldi 75lt dual zone fridge (Preview) on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion	the pie van	0	973	02:36 PM Mar 14, 2024 by the pie van
	Insulation Foam for Caravan Boot Lid (Preview) The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...	PeterInSa	0	1053	09:32 AM Mar 13, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Cowfish VanTenna - anyone got one? (Preview) Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?	Moby58	3	4966	08:46 AM Mar 11, 2024 by lizandlarry
	Antenna tv (Preview) The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter	Amarok	4	1295	04:12 PM Mar 4, 2024 by PeterD
	RV media 12vlt smart tv (Preview) We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????	Tracy Louise	5	1125	12:13 PM Mar 1, 2024 by Tracy Louise
	2011 Jayco StarCraft mains water bypass issue (Preview) Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA	stenno2	4	1170	11:22 AM Mar 1, 2024 by stenno2
	Slow Igniter to light gas cook tops (Preview) When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...	PeterInSa	6	1456	08:37 PM Feb 28, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Jayco 12 pin plug wiring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	43	20627	03:40 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Possum3
	12v television reception interference (Preview) Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...	Van Go	4	1249	09:52 AM Feb 27, 2024 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty	travelyounger	22	4590	08:26 PM Feb 26, 2024 by TimTim
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