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Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

Gidday My satellite system has ceased to operate. Oyster auto dish and altechUEC DSR4639. At first it was saying LNB error - that's not occurring any more.....it'll say signal found.....do all the right things except load the bouquets, then it crashes and goes to start up again. Trouble is oyster g...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I set up my Sat Dish this morning to Re register our Vast SatKing box for our upcoming trip West. I can get 74-76 in Quality. But Zero on Strength. Try as I may Zero. It won't lock on to channel 800 so I can't register. Q. Is my LNB Stuffed OR am I doing something wrong. 9.2 East of North, Elevation 52de...

ants_oz · ants_oz

Hi, I have what I hope is a simple question about inverters. Having seen the horror that electrical questions can bring on caravanning forums, I am somewhat reluctant to ask - but really need the question answered, so here goes. I would like an inverter that is capable of running two things (separatel...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.

Stenno · Stenno

Hello everyone, I'm replacing the worm, everything is going well....However, when I place the new worm in it sits higher than the older. I can't put the plug back on top as it sits more proud. Has anyone encountered this before? Many thanks Stenno -- Edited by Stenno on Sunday 15th of January 2017 01:46...

Shuey · Shuey

Hi all, just wanting to hear from anyone who's had experience with BM PRO BatteryCheck 12/24V Bluetooth Battery Monitors, I'm leaning towards this after reviewing heaps on the market, cheers in advance, Bruce. https://teambmpro.com/au/battery-check.html

Papou · Papou

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-Portable-Inflator-Deflator-Compressor-Tire-Tub-Inflatable-Pump-18V-Battery/322212029698

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Can anyone help me work out what to do in regards to a charge controller that I have installed in my caravan,I bought it online and is suppose to be a mppt version but have just seen a video on UTUBE and they are saying that it is a fake and not mppt, I have to admit to being a novice when it comes to these thing...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

(I originally posted this at the end of the thread started by OutbackMK on 6 December, but realised that nobody would see it three pages back!) Something for electricians! I bought all the components listed in the site www.dreampod.net/boroma/fridgefan.html but the fan does not work with the wi...

Groo · Groo

I am told that my property in northern NSW will shortly be eligible for connection to the National Broadband Network via "Fixed wireless". What does this mean? Will the "fixed wireless" also carry my telephone service? What manner of equipment will I need to operate this system? Will this render the...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Being reasonably inexperienced at towing caravans I have noticed that the car will bounce (porpoise) when travelling over dips or hills in the road surface, potholes or bumps are not a problem only an undulation in the surface. There is no sway at all just this occasional bouncing, the back of the car...

CamU · CamU

Hi All New to caravaning and just bought a Pajero Sport tow vehicle. Which brake controllers are the best to use. I will need them professionally fitted. Thanks

Vic41 · Vic41

My caravan power lead is not faded or detiorated and seems in good nick. However the lead has a twist in it similar to a liquorice stick. Someone told me to leave it in the sun for awhile then get a person at each end to untwist it, however this does not work, it still does not untwist. Does anyone have any i...

warreng · warreng

I have a 1991 coaster rb20 22r petrol . I would like to fit a Toyota 14b diesel from 1989 dyna 300. Can someone tell me if it will fit without major alterations.

Bon · Bon

G'day. I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a 2015 MQ Mitsubishi Triton that has had the Stone Stomper fitted? As I am not sure which type of Bar option I need to fit across the back of the tub with the current shortish tongue, do I need to get a longer tongue or perhaps fit another type to suit.

milo · milo

who has a satelite dish for there tv in there vans/mhs wondering if this is the way to go for digital tv when traveling or should we just get a digital set top box ? we have a win gaurd tv antenna thing that winds up but couple times the winder thing has come off inside when winding it up or down i wonder how much...

Peterv · Peterv

Hi, As a first time traveller of this great country, I was wondering if members could suggest what frequencies I should put into a scan group, e.g general call, chat, emergency, truckpies, etc. Thanks for your assistance

Hylife · Hylife

Has anyone ever connected two DC-DC chargers in parallel to increase their charge current capacity? EG: Adding an additional 20amp DC-DC charger to an identical unit to get 40amps capability, rather than scrapping the existing 20amp unit and forking out mega$$ for a 40amp unit. If so, did it work o...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

Can anyone tell me what size Generator is needed to drive the hot water system please? I have a 2kva that will run the Air Con, it wont run the Hot water system. thanks -- Edited by gold dandelion on Monday 23rd of January 2017 09:34:19 AM

Ron-D · Ron-D

I have an antenna tec aerial same aerial as the old wingard ,I have just completed a mod where you can pull a bolt out and swing the aerial from the horizontal position to the vertical position .has anyone on the forum done this and if so how did it go..

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	Another satellite query (Preview) Gidday My satellite system has ceased to operate. Oyster auto dish and altechUEC DSR4639. At first it was saying LNB error - that's not occurring any more.....it'll say signal found.....do all the right things except load the bouquets, then it crashes and goes to start up again. Trouble is oyster g...	Grubbygypsy	5	1270	04:36 PM Feb 9, 2017 by Grubbygypsy
	VAST LNB Help (Preview) Hi all, I set up my Sat Dish this morning to Re register our Vast SatKing box for our upcoming trip West. I can get 74-76 in Quality. But Zero on Strength. Try as I may Zero. It won't lock on to channel 800 so I can't register. Q. Is my LNB Stuffed OR am I doing something wrong. 9.2 East of North, Elevation 52de...	Hey Jim	29	3914	11:30 AM Feb 9, 2017 by KFT
	Inverters - a hopefully simple question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I have what I hope is a simple question about inverters. Having seen the horror that electrical questions can bring on caravanning forums, I am somewhat reluctant to ask - but really need the question answered, so here goes. I would like an inverter that is capable of running two things (separatel...	ants_oz	30	4386	01:34 PM Feb 8, 2017 by T1 Terry
	cpap, posted in general (Preview) hi all, just been told I need a Cpap, there are apparently 3 subsidized options, rezmed, Phillips and fisher and paykel. I am sure that they are all good, but has anyone got a comparison on 12 volt power consumption, thanks in advance.	Poppy sore eye	6	990	11:26 AM Feb 7, 2017 by Waterbags
	Winegard antenna, worm replacement? (Preview) Hello everyone, I'm replacing the worm, everything is going well....However, when I place the new worm in it sits higher than the older. I can't put the plug back on top as it sits more proud. Has anyone encountered this before? Many thanks Stenno -- Edited by Stenno on Sunday 15th of January 2017 01:46...	Stenno	3	1541	09:33 PM Feb 5, 2017 by Stenno
	Battery Monitors Good & Bad (Preview) Hi all, just wanting to hear from anyone who's had experience with BM PRO BatteryCheck 12/24V Bluetooth Battery Monitors, I'm leaning towards this after reviewing heaps on the market, cheers in advance, Bruce. https://teambmpro.com/au/battery-check.html	Shuey	21	4448	06:11 PM Feb 5, 2017 by Tailor
	Cordless inflators (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-Portable-Inflator-Deflator-Compressor-Tire-Tub-Inflatable-Pump-18V-Battery/322212029698	Papou	5	1426	02:30 PM Feb 3, 2017 by woofta and precious
	Mppt solar charge controller (Preview) Can anyone help me work out what to do in regards to a charge controller that I have installed in my caravan,I bought it online and is suppose to be a mppt version but have just seen a video on UTUBE and they are saying that it is a fake and not mppt, I have to admit to being a novice when it comes to these thing...	cruisaderhilton	15	3599	01:37 PM Feb 3, 2017 by Jaahn
	Installing Cooling Fan in Fridge Enclosure ( 1 2 ) (Preview) (I originally posted this at the end of the thread started by OutbackMK on 6 December, but realised that nobody would see it three pages back!) Something for electricians! I bought all the components listed in the site www.dreampod.net/boroma/fridgefan.html but the fan does not work with the wi...	Long Weekend	40	9938	09:41 AM Feb 3, 2017 by CC Bear
	NBN Broadband. (Preview) I am told that my property in northern NSW will shortly be eligible for connection to the National Broadband Network via "Fixed wireless". What does this mean? Will the "fixed wireless" also carry my telephone service? What manner of equipment will I need to operate this system? Will this render the...	Groo	10	2809	04:38 PM Feb 2, 2017 by Groo
	Porpoising ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Being reasonably inexperienced at towing caravans I have noticed that the car will bounce (porpoise) when travelling over dips or hills in the road surface, potholes or bumps are not a problem only an undulation in the surface. There is no sway at all just this occasional bouncing, the back of the car...	The Belmont Bear	30	5885	01:06 PM Feb 2, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Electric brake controllers (Preview) Hi All New to caravaning and just bought a Pajero Sport tow vehicle. Which brake controllers are the best to use. I will need them professionally fitted. Thanks	CamU	16	4368	11:18 AM Feb 2, 2017 by PeterD
	Twisted Power Lead Cable Advice (Preview) My caravan power lead is not faded or detiorated and seems in good nick. However the lead has a twist in it similar to a liquorice stick. Someone told me to leave it in the sun for awhile then get a person at each end to untwist it, however this does not work, it still does not untwist. Does anyone have any i...	Vic41	14	2508	09:25 AM Feb 2, 2017 by Ron-D
	Install 14b motor (Preview) I have a 1991 coaster rb20 22r petrol . I would like to fit a Toyota 14b diesel from 1989 dyna 300. Can someone tell me if it will fit without major alterations.	warreng	8	2200	09:30 PM Feb 1, 2017 by Jaahn
	StoneStomper for Mitsubishi Rock Guard Deflectors Stone (Preview) G'day. I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a 2015 MQ Mitsubishi Triton that has had the Stone Stomper fitted? As I am not sure which type of Bar option I need to fit across the back of the tub with the current shortish tongue, do I need to get a longer tongue or perhaps fit another type to suit.	Bon	4	1152	04:15 PM Feb 1, 2017 by Bon
	satelite dishess for tv (Preview) who has a satelite dish for there tv in there vans/mhs wondering if this is the way to go for digital tv when traveling or should we just get a digital set top box ? we have a win gaurd tv antenna thing that winds up but couple times the winder thing has come off inside when winding it up or down i wonder how much...	milo	24	2664	04:26 PM Jan 31, 2017 by Delta18
	UHF Frequency scan group (Preview) Hi, As a first time traveller of this great country, I was wondering if members could suggest what frequencies I should put into a scan group, e.g general call, chat, emergency, truckpies, etc. Thanks for your assistance	Peterv	7	1412	03:13 PM Jan 31, 2017 by PeterD
	Two DC-DC chargers in Parallel (Preview) Has anyone ever connected two DC-DC chargers in parallel to increase their charge current capacity? EG: Adding an additional 20amp DC-DC charger to an identical unit to get 40amps capability, rather than scrapping the existing 20amp unit and forking out mega$$ for a 40amp unit. If so, did it work o...	Hylife	17	6007	02:23 PM Jan 31, 2017 by PeterD
	Hot Water system. (Preview) Can anyone tell me what size Generator is needed to drive the hot water system please? I have a 2kva that will run the Air Con, it wont run the Hot water system. thanks -- Edited by gold dandelion on Monday 23rd of January 2017 09:34:19 AM	gold dandelion	3	887	10:09 PM Jan 30, 2017 by gold dandelion
	Vertical tv signals (Preview) I have an antenna tec aerial same aerial as the old wingard ,I have just completed a mod where you can pull a bolt out and swing the aerial from the horizontal position to the vertical position .has anyone on the forum done this and if so how did it go..	Ron-D	8	1221	07:06 PM Jan 30, 2017 by Big Mal
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