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jab160 · jab160

Query..2000w inverter, 2400w at max setting frypan. Can i run frypan at lower power setting ( medish ) and alls good with inverter

anolphart · anolphart

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. ...

snap1946 · snap1946

what are these things called

Billabb · Billabb

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.

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

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?

Craig1 · Craig1

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...

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

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...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

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...

Miss007 · Miss007

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...

Stinkys · Stinkys

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...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

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,...

rmoor · rmoor

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...

murph · murph

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...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

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

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

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...

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

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...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

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...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

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...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

So I want to get the centre mount jockey wheel. My A-frame does not have the cross-section on it. So it would be okay if I took it in to get welded in? The only other issue would be to reroute the handbrake cables as they currently first run down the centre and then out to the sides. TIA

RobDor · RobDor

Has anyone got rid of the front window totally ? Window is above sink and cook top area of kitchen. Slight problem with water around edges on outside and will be replacing the ply with checker plate. Repairer has suggested to just do away with window altogether and cover whole front with checker plate a...

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	2000w inverter (Preview) Query..2000w inverter, 2400w at max setting frypan. Can i run frypan at lower power setting ( medish ) and alls good with inverter	jab160	1	1219	04:44 PM Dec 17, 2023 by Are We Lost
	2 ways lithium can kill your alternator (Preview) 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. ...	anolphart	8	2006	03:44 AM Dec 11, 2023 by jegog
	connectors (Preview) what are these things called	snap1946	1	1375	10:34 AM Dec 10, 2023 by Bow
	Dometic fridge (Preview) 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.	Billabb	9	2836	12:42 PM Dec 8, 2023 by Dick0
	From AGM to Lithium (Preview) 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?	FootlooseFizzers	6	1874	10:30 AM Nov 29, 2023 by jegog
	Clamp Meter Capabilities (Preview) 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...	Craig1	7	1881	08:17 AM Nov 28, 2023 by Craig1
	All purpose battery. (Preview) 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...	Black-Pete	10	1911	08:27 PM Nov 25, 2023 by Jaahn
	Instant hot water tap (Preview) 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...	rodsfromday	11	2328	09:38 PM Nov 24, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Bike carrier, Jayco Swan Touring 2008 (Preview) 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...	Miss007	9	1866	01:25 PM Nov 24, 2023 by Eaglemax
	Jayco Flamingo - Understanding how the 240/12v system works jayco flamingo battery charge (Preview) 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...	Stinkys	16	3618	03:03 PM Nov 22, 2023 by TimTim
	GPS with voice speed alerts (Preview) 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,...	PeterInSa	4	1764	12:03 PM Nov 18, 2023 by hufnpuf
	Rural Roads (Preview) 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...	rmoor	26	2485	09:55 AM Nov 18, 2023 by rmoor
	trumar saphire a/con remote control (Preview) 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...	murph	5	2915	07:50 PM Nov 17, 2023 by Mein
	Inverter problem. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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	jeepnudger	30	4092	10:33 AM Nov 17, 2023 by Dick0
	4 Seasons vent (Preview) 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...	FootlooseFizzers	4	1513	01:49 PM Nov 15, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	LED Indicators (Preview) 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...	FreecamperTas	0	1002	01:01 PM Nov 14, 2023 by FreecamperTas
	6 Gang touch screen upgrade (Preview) 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...	rodsfromday	23	1421	07:02 PM Nov 13, 2023 by rodsfromday
	12V confusion (Preview) 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...	rodsfromday	19	2234	10:37 AM Nov 13, 2023 by rodsfromday
	Drawbar A-frame (Preview) So I want to get the centre mount jockey wheel. My A-frame does not have the cross-section on it. So it would be okay if I took it in to get welded in? The only other issue would be to reroute the handbrake cables as they currently first run down the centre and then out to the sides. TIA	rodsfromday	8	1480	08:40 AM Nov 13, 2023 by rodsfromday
	Front window (Preview) Has anyone got rid of the front window totally ? Window is above sink and cook top area of kitchen. Slight problem with water around edges on outside and will be replacing the ply with checker plate. Repairer has suggested to just do away with window altogether and cover whole front with checker plate a...	RobDor	8	1339	06:22 AM Nov 9, 2023 by RobDor
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