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Replacing a Electrolux RM 4280 3 way with a Brass Monkey 138l Slim Line
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Hi, This post delves into the realm of crystal ball info. I want to replace my working 3 way {Electrolux RM 4280} with a bigger fridge/freezer, a the Brass Monkey Slim Line 138l which will fit perfectly into the cavity, being width, depth and some modifications to the height. 450mm (D) 460 (W) 1300mm (H...
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gazzaplus janet
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12v fridge
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We have a Vitrifrigo fridge in caravan. Its running, because light is on and top freezer section is icy and working, but fridge section not getting cold. I know I can get a tech to look at, but were in the cairns floods at the moment and wont be able to get anything done for a while, so from your experience an...
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RobDor
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2000w inverter
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Query..2000w inverter, 2400w at max setting frypan. Can i run frypan at lower power setting ( medish ) and alls good with inverter
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jab160
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2 ways lithium can kill your alternator
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This video is targeted for sailors and power boats but I expect it could apply to motor homes and camper-vans that have upgraded to lithium batteries. Apparently under certain conditions the BMS shuts down during charging thereby causing an open circuit to the alternator which can fry the diodes. ...
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anolphart
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connectors
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what are these things called
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snap1946
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Dometic fridge
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My dometic, 8551 model, fridge works fine on 240v and freezer works OK on gas, but fridge won't get below 12/14 degrees on gas. Any suggestions, please.
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Billabb
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From AGM to Lithium
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Hi Gang, I am upgradiing from AGM to lithiiums. I have these currently installed but seeing as the lithium have battery management systems inbuilt I was wonderiing if these things are stilll required? Thoughts?
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FootlooseFizzers
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Clamp Meter Capabilities
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Pardon my dumbness, but I thought that the " clamp end " of a clamp meter could be used to measure voltage of a 12 volt wire without cutting or penetrating the cover. That is, open the clamp and close it over the insulated wire and get a reading. O, then has stopped pumpingr on an expensive instrument actu...
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Craig1
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All purpose battery.
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My jump starter battery has given up the ghost and I'm looking for a replacement. I want to use it for the occasional jump start, but the main use will be for my caravan mover that I made using an ebay 12v winch motor which drags a reasonable amount of current (in excess of a 100amp}. I believe the winch moto...
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Black-Pete
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Instant hot water tap
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185853760878?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=H6QEkAkpQHC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=LfaLg6xPRwe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media...
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rodsfromday
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Bike carrier, Jayco Swan Touring 2008
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Hi everyone, we have a Jayco Swan 2008 that we just bought. We are currently fixing it and upgrading it ready to take out, Yay! I was wondering if any of you smart people would have suggestions on how we can get this bike rack http://buzzrack.com/galleries/buzzracer-h4/ to work with our van? Prefe...
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Miss007
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Jayco Flamingo - Understanding how the 240/12v system works
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Hi guys, Newbie here with a newly acquired 2014 Jayco Flamin`Go camper trailer. I have been fixing her up from some mould damage, new solar panels, LiFePO4 batteries and swapping everything out for more efficient LED's. Haven't taken it out for a camp yet. I am a bit confused as to how the battery charg...
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Stinkys
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GPS with voice speed alerts
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Current GPS lets me know when I am 1Km over the max speed limit for a particular road I am on, its a 20year old NAVIG8R brand, similar to the discontinued Navman 130M I think. Looked at some of the Garmins eg the Drive 53, and with over the speed limit, I understand, The GPS just puts a red light on the screen,...
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PeterInSa
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Rural Roads
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https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/regional-roads-in-dire-state-as-australian-councils-made-to-waste-money-on-grants-tribute-signs-report/ar-AA1jNfeE?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=ccb723a74b65453c84...
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rmoor
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trumar saphire a/con remote control
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Hello all, Just joined the Grey Nomads Journal. Recently took our Jayco Freedom out of storage and silly me left the batteries in the remote for the Trumar Saphire A/con Of course corrosion occured,and i cleaned it out ,the terminals looked ok. New batteries fitted ,the remote fired up to a point but w...
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murph
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Inverter problem.
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I had installed a. 3000w inverter and connected our microwave rated at 1150w . When I turned the microwave on , inverter overloaded and blew 120a fuse on power into inverter. What has happened any advice appreciated
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jeepnudger
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4 Seasons vent
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Greetings all, My 4 seasons leaks. I have timber damage and plywood damage. I read via google that the top panel can be removed on some older models by remvong the poprivets in the corners. Min is a newer model and doesnt hav ethe po rovets. There does look like there may be something in the corners (fr...
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FootlooseFizzers
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LED Indicators
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Hi all I've installed Maxilamp 4 LED combination lights on my caravan. The indicators work fine when the ignition is on, but they only light halfway when the engine is running. I've tried a 10 ohm 5 watt resistor on the trailer connector to left and right 12v supply (to earth pin) so as to simulate incand...
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FreecamperTas
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6 Gang touch screen upgrade
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I would like to retrofit to this touchscreen. The principle behind it is simple enough - power in and then out to each device. But the problem lies in hooking up the existing 12V circuits. If they were on its own it would have been easy enough. Problem is that they are fred from the 240V power inverter. If I...
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12V confusion
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Hi So just a few questions about the 12v 3-way fridge operation and wiring. 1. While free camping I tried to use the 12v but nothing happened. I have since found out that its not possible to use on 12V only. 2. I noticed that I have thick black and white cables in my 7-pin plug. I would imagine it is for the fri...
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