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Tailor · Tailor

Hi, I've been trying to find out some information on the Amps drawn by using this fridge on 12Volt. I understand it depends upon a number of factors such as temp of fridge and freezer compartments, but I can't even get a starting point. All I can find is an general average of about 13 A/H in the day, and abo...

vik351 · vik351

Hi folks... Can ya point me in the right direction in the best motorhome fight thanks... LOL Big topic I can imagine, was thinking along the lines of a low roof for two and a bed ya dont have to make up every day. vik...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all , with out appearing like a dum dum I'm curious about where the best position to place a jack on the van to change a wheel. We've had the van 5 years and touch wood have never had a flat. We haven't retired yet but , we have travelled in it to top of Qld twice and to Vic a couple of times plus NSW coast and w...

jancol · jancol

Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .

oldgrey52 · oldgrey52

The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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catwoman · catwoman

Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...

pipes · pipes

G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...

Wayold · Wayold

Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?

Loki · Loki

Hoping someone can give me some clues as to what my problem is. Recently my battery was low, needed recharging before car would start: I also cleaned the terminals. I noticed while driving that it almost died when I'd stop at a traffic light, also noticed my voltage gauge was showing just over 12V. ...

Gazook · Gazook

I recently bought an imported Toyota Camroad motorhome professionally built on a Toyota Dyna truck with a 3L 4cyl motor, only done 90,000 k's. The engine has a bad habit of missing at idle, just one cylinder. It can happen when hot or cold just that it's not there all the time. Changed the fuel filter, ch...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi, A bit late now but I just installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller. A friend told me that he went to his Auto Elec to have the same installed but the Elec was very critical of them & convinced him to install something else (don't know what). All the reports that I have seen have been positiv...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, we freecamped last night. Put in a new battery. No problems but got me wondering if the car and caravan are connected, when we r stopped and the car turned off, does the battery in the car continue to charge the battery in the caravan. Thanks.

Allirah · Allirah

hinthere, we we have an Avan Ovation Motorhome with an electric drop down bed (chain mechanism) above a club lounge. Its a a great layout, BUT - tonight for the third time, the bed dropped/missed on one corner and is now not level. It has only just come back from repairs, and I got one night of use out of...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all, Not me but someone is set up near me with a diesel heater in their van and under the outside tank where the threaded section that the hose connects to then the other end to heater is leaking diesel. What are the thoughts of using that plunbers teflon thread tape to stop leak OR has nanyone had tha...

hotqld · hotqld

For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Is anybody currently using either the Apple or android car play systems for navigation - I am assuming if you lose your phone signal then you are also going to lose your sat nav is that correct ? -- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Friday 14th of October 2016 01:10:36 PM

Retiredatlast · Retiredatlast

Hi All I am not a Tech but electronics is a hobby of mine. Has been for many years. I am a (full call) licensed Amateur Radio Operator and to pass these exams you must have some knowledge. I buy radios not working and repair them when I have time. For years I have been making battery desulfators. Do they work...

Joe Mc · Joe Mc

any recommendations for rear drawers to be installed in a Landcruiser

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	Thetford 3 way 185L fridge power consumption (Preview) Hi, I've been trying to find out some information on the Amps drawn by using this fridge on 12Volt. I understand it depends upon a number of factors such as temp of fridge and freezer compartments, but I can't even get a starting point. All I can find is an general average of about 13 A/H in the day, and abo...	Tailor	18	17069	03:12 PM Nov 9, 2016 by PeterD
	advise on motorhomes ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi folks... Can ya point me in the right direction in the best motorhome fight thanks... LOL Big topic I can imagine, was thinking along the lines of a low roof for two and a bed ya dont have to make up every day. vik...	vik351	92	6413	11:46 AM Nov 7, 2016 by vik351
	changing a tyre (Preview) Hi all , with out appearing like a dum dum I'm curious about where the best position to place a jack on the van to change a wheel. We've had the van 5 years and touch wood have never had a flat. We haven't retired yet but , we have travelled in it to top of Qld twice and to Vic a couple of times plus NSW coast and w...	mezza56	14	2559	09:28 PM Nov 6, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Internet and phone package when traveling (Preview) Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .	jancol	10	1207	02:35 PM Nov 6, 2016 by oldbloke
	Wiring alternator excitation circuit (Preview) The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...	oldgrey52	15	2552	02:10 PM Nov 5, 2016 by oldgrey52
	Also interesting... (Preview) http://newatlas.com/grappler-police-bumper-pursuit/46285/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=36defd7d31-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-36defd7d31-92462077	aussie_paul	0	1133	02:04 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Interesting??? (Preview) http://newatlas.com/junkyard-battery-scrap-metals/46273/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=36defd7d31-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-36defd7d31-92462077	aussie_paul	0	1174	01:58 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Suspension Choices? cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback or tuffride by Roo chassis & trailers? (Preview) Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...	catwoman	12	8835	12:20 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Regards the Hi Clone fuel "economiser" (Preview) G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...	pipes	9	1670	08:31 AM Nov 5, 2016 by Jaahn
	Swift Eco Therm heater (Preview) Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?	Wayold	4	1203	09:40 PM Nov 4, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Intermittent problem with charging (Preview) Hoping someone can give me some clues as to what my problem is. Recently my battery was low, needed recharging before car would start: I also cleaned the terminals. I noticed while driving that it almost died when I'd stop at a traffic light, also noticed my voltage gauge was showing just over 12V. ...	Loki	11	1111	02:09 PM Nov 4, 2016 by Loki
	Diesel engine misses at idle (Preview) I recently bought an imported Toyota Camroad motorhome professionally built on a Toyota Dyna truck with a 3L 4cyl motor, only done 90,000 k's. The engine has a bad habit of missing at idle, just one cylinder. It can happen when hot or cold just that it's not there all the time. Changed the fuel filter, ch...	Gazook	19	2831	03:38 PM Nov 3, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Problems with Tekonsha P3? (Preview) Hi, A bit late now but I just installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller. A friend told me that he went to his Auto Elec to have the same installed but the Elec was very critical of them & convinced him to install something else (don't know what). All the reports that I have seen have been positiv...	Cupie	8	2722	11:32 PM Nov 2, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Solar connected to car (Preview) hello everyone, we freecamped last night. Put in a new battery. No problems but got me wondering if the car and caravan are connected, when we r stopped and the car turned off, does the battery in the car continue to charge the battery in the caravan. Thanks.	the rocket	4	1074	09:58 PM Nov 1, 2016 by SteveS
	Electric drop down bed electric bed chain dropped (Preview) hinthere, we we have an Avan Ovation Motorhome with an electric drop down bed (chain mechanism) above a club lounge. Its a a great layout, BUT - tonight for the third time, the bed dropped/missed on one corner and is now not level. It has only just come back from repairs, and I got one night of use out of...	Allirah	2	1770	01:46 PM Nov 1, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	DIESEL LEAKING FROM CONNECTION OUTSIDE OF VAN HEATER (Preview) How, all, Not me but someone is set up near me with a diesel heater in their van and under the outside tank where the threaded section that the hose connects to then the other end to heater is leaking diesel. What are the thoughts of using that plunbers teflon thread tape to stop leak OR has nanyone had tha...	Dougwe	9	1539	07:25 PM Oct 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan sway control advancements ....electronic (Preview) For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...	hotqld	13	4634	06:44 PM Oct 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Apple/Android Car Play Systems (Preview) Is anybody currently using either the Apple or android car play systems for navigation - I am assuming if you lose your phone signal then you are also going to lose your sat nav is that correct ? -- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Friday 14th of October 2016 01:10:36 PM	The Belmont Bear	13	1986	02:01 PM Oct 30, 2016 by Chris61
	Deslfators for Car and Van auxillary batteries (Preview) Hi All I am not a Tech but electronics is a hobby of mine. Has been for many years. I am a (full call) licensed Amateur Radio Operator and to pass these exams you must have some knowledge. I buy radios not working and repair them when I have time. For years I have been making battery desulfators. Do they work...	Retiredatlast	9	1138	01:27 PM Oct 29, 2016 by macka17
	Rear drawers (Preview) any recommendations for rear drawers to be installed in a Landcruiser	Joe Mc	7	1358	12:10 AM Oct 28, 2016 by Joe Mc
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