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Cupie · Cupie

I often come across the very regular discussions on the correct size of cabling for caravan battery feeds. I usually wonder why no one mentions the use of 240v power cables. Perhaps this may be a cost effective option. When one of my mates was wiring his set up I offered a length of very heavy power cabli...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

Does any one have one of these & are they happy with it? looking at a 2014 model. around $48k how does the price rate please? thanks.

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

I'm wondering if anyone in the know could advise me about a 12v question I have. I have a 12v motor vehicle battery jump starter/air pump similar to the one pictured which I have used for a number of years. I just took it into a car battery place to get a new battery fitted as the old one gave up the ghost. The p...

beej · beej

Hi all,what are people finding are good headlight globes?reason for asking is when I got my gq patrol 12 months ago I didn't do much driving that needed high beam but I find high beam next to useless but low beam is excellent.Have just pulled globes to see what they are and found Phillips high performanc...

briche · briche

Just trying to put my head around hot water systems for caravans. we have a Suburban SW6DEA as many vans have these days. I think while they do a reasonable job I an wondering if anyone knows of a better heater especially such as a hot water heater that heats on demand. I realise they may be a bit heavier on g...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all can some one please talk me through how to get my camera working in windows 10 stopped when I up graded to 10 snap

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm going shopping for a Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I need one at around 300 wt approx. I have a few brochures here and my S.in.L. says do your research first before making a decision. He also says very wisely you get what you pay for. Supercheap Auto have one in their own brand of SCA 300 wt for $119.00 A...

R and B · R and B

Hi Techie and All. Me again with another silly question. My Jayco has a 100 AH on board deep cycle battery . If the misses and I stop for a brew while travelling will the caravan fridge draw power from the on board deep cycle or the car battery. Regards R and B

peter_s · peter_s

Does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups about windows 10. I now have a window up that I cannot close wanting to know when I want to update. annoys the hell out of me that these companies run roughshod over its users. any help appreciated

bfirth · bfirth

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I initially put this on the end of a subject of Anti-rattle bolt but wonder if it is better going in as a new discussion. Could I ask a question? I have a 2004 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Nissan towbar (was on the vehicle when I bought it). From what I found from the previous owner, the car had towed a van of unk...

pipes · pipes

G'day. Last July. Newcastle. Electrical problems in my beloved 1991 Mazda T 3500 motorhome. They said it needed a new started motor, relays, cranking battery, plus new "home lite" batteries. Right, all fixed, except that I had to go back there four times to get it done properly. The auto electrical m...

stoney123 · stoney123

hi, Need to get PSW probably get 2000w one surge to 4000w. Will inverter draw same amps for say 1000 watt device and a 300 watt device used one at a time? ie does it know device doesn't need full power Huge price diff with inverters, there are some around $400-500, other $900-1200. Anyone have ideas on...

Ron-D · Ron-D

When we bought our new van last year it came equipped With an antenna tec arial similar to the winguard,the wingard model has been replaced by the new phased array model, the older model aerials winguards and antenna teck can have the new phased array heads fitted but is it worth it??has anyone had the...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Any one out there dealt with a VT 1999 Commodore SW I have a starting issue get it going for a day or two then on the third it won't start Change every elec part to do with ignition but problem persist . Is there some special Phantom Ring I need to wear or a stupid hat. Has me buggered what to do

dzcook · dzcook

ok have load levelers / weight distribution bars to put on van ( ended up with 4 sets 2 trojan 2 haymen reece ) but have a vague remembrance from somewhere that they should t be used 1 on rough roads ? 2 when reversing ? was going to put one of the hayman sets on as have had them in the past what are peo...

Trecky · Trecky

Hi everyone We are currently on the road having fun, well until our hot water system decided to call it quits. We have hot water but absolutely no pressure. When we turn on the tap the hot water starts flowing then turns into a dribble within seconds. Is there anyone who can offer a pair of newbies some adv...

dzcook · dzcook

well am totally feed up with this pop top roof decide that i could not work out what was wrong with it why it wasn't lifting so took it to a local charters towers supposed caravan repairer a told him to work it out 2 new scissor lifts added to roof (so 6 all up) plus the jayco easy lifts as well and...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

i am mounting a 140watt solar panel to the roof of my pop top van. what size cable would be best to run from the panel to the regulator?

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi all, my neighbor recently stripped the thread on the anti rattle bolt on his Ford Territory tow bar. He was then advised by two different tow bar suppliers in Adelaide that one should never have the bolt tightened when towing which I find bizarre and question whats the point in having an anti rattle b...

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	Battery cabling (Preview) I often come across the very regular discussions on the correct size of cabling for caravan battery feeds. I usually wonder why no one mentions the use of 240v power cables. Perhaps this may be a cost effective option. When one of my mates was wiring his set up I offered a length of very heavy power cabli...	Cupie	9	1266	03:32 PM Jul 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Vanguard, Summer Bay. (Preview) Does any one have one of these & are they happy with it? looking at a 2014 model. around $48k how does the price rate please? thanks.	gold dandelion	3	745	08:16 PM Jul 4, 2016 by gold dandelion
	12v Electrical question. (Preview) I'm wondering if anyone in the know could advise me about a 12v question I have. I have a 12v motor vehicle battery jump starter/air pump similar to the one pictured which I have used for a number of years. I just took it into a car battery place to get a new battery fitted as the old one gave up the ghost. The p...	Hylda&Jon	2	1109	03:56 PM Jul 4, 2016 by Hylda&Jon
	headlight globes (Preview) Hi all,what are people finding are good headlight globes?reason for asking is when I got my gq patrol 12 months ago I didn't do much driving that needed high beam but I find high beam next to useless but low beam is excellent.Have just pulled globes to see what they are and found Phillips high performanc...	beej	8	1294	10:51 PM Jul 3, 2016 by macka17
	Caravan Hot Water systems (Preview) Just trying to put my head around hot water systems for caravans. we have a Suburban SW6DEA as many vans have these days. I think while they do a reasonable job I an wondering if anyone knows of a better heater especially such as a hot water heater that heats on demand. I realise they may be a bit heavier on g...	briche	25	32564	10:07 PM Jul 2, 2016 by gfsutton
	windows 10 again (Preview) hi all can some one please talk me through how to get my camera working in windows 10 stopped when I up graded to 10 snap	snap1946	11	1344	07:50 PM Jul 2, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Sine Wave Inverter (Preview) I'm going shopping for a Sine Wave Inverter tomorrow. I need one at around 300 wt approx. I have a few brochures here and my S.in.L. says do your research first before making a decision. He also says very wisely you get what you pay for. Supercheap Auto have one in their own brand of SCA 300 wt for $119.00 A...	Happywanderer	29	12261	11:41 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	Bratery Drain (Preview) Hi Techie and All. Me again with another silly question. My Jayco has a 100 AH on board deep cycle battery . If the misses and I stop for a brew while travelling will the caravan fridge draw power from the on board deep cycle or the car battery. Regards R and B	R and B	6	1119	11:23 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	don't want windows 10 (Preview) Does anyone know how to stop the annoying pop ups about windows 10. I now have a window up that I cannot close wanting to know when I want to update. annoys the hell out of me that these companies run roughshod over its users. any help appreciated	peter_s	17	1201	11:00 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Hylife
	Hi here is a neat idea. (Preview)	bfirth	6	2033	02:26 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Delta18
	Loose Tow bar goose neck - is there a reason? (Preview) I initially put this on the end of a subject of Anti-rattle bolt but wonder if it is better going in as a new discussion. Could I ask a question? I have a 2004 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Nissan towbar (was on the vehicle when I bought it). From what I found from the previous owner, the car had towed a van of unk...	Warren-Pat_01	13	4221	08:12 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Warren-Pat_01
	There's nothin' like spreadin' the money around. (Preview) G'day. Last July. Newcastle. Electrical problems in my beloved 1991 Mazda T 3500 motorhome. They said it needed a new started motor, relays, cranking battery, plus new "home lite" batteries. Right, all fixed, except that I had to go back there four times to get it done properly. The auto electrical m...	pipes	4	1105	06:22 PM Jun 28, 2016 by pipes
	inverter question and recommendations (Preview) hi, Need to get PSW probably get 2000w one surge to 4000w. Will inverter draw same amps for say 1000 watt device and a 300 watt device used one at a time? ie does it know device doesn't need full power Huge price diff with inverters, there are some around $400-500, other $900-1200. Anyone have ideas on...	stoney123	18	1811	08:47 AM Jun 28, 2016 by Jaahn
	Antenna Tec (Preview) When we bought our new van last year it came equipped With an antenna tec arial similar to the winguard,the wingard model has been replaced by the new phased array model, the older model aerials winguards and antenna teck can have the new phased array heads fitted but is it worth it??has anyone had the...	Ron-D	6	1542	07:23 PM Jun 27, 2016 by Felicia
	Help with Starting Problem VT Commodore (Preview) Any one out there dealt with a VT 1999 Commodore SW I have a starting issue get it going for a day or two then on the third it won't start Change every elec part to do with ignition but problem persist . Is there some special Phantom Ring I need to wear or a stupid hat. Has me buggered what to do	Wombat 280	11	5048	04:42 AM Jun 26, 2016 by Nooms
	load levelers / weight distribution bars (Preview) ok have load levelers / weight distribution bars to put on van ( ended up with 4 sets 2 trojan 2 haymen reece ) but have a vague remembrance from somewhere that they should t be used 1 on rough roads ? 2 when reversing ? was going to put one of the hayman sets on as have had them in the past what are peo...	dzcook	10	1573	12:07 PM Jun 25, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Truma Pressure Problem (Preview) Hi everyone We are currently on the road having fun, well until our hot water system decided to call it quits. We have hot water but absolutely no pressure. When we turn on the tap the hot water starts flowing then turns into a dribble within seconds. Is there anyone who can offer a pair of newbies some adv...	Trecky	11	3551	06:25 PM Jun 24, 2016 by Trecky
	roof AGAIN ! (Preview) well am totally feed up with this pop top roof decide that i could not work out what was wrong with it why it wasn't lifting so took it to a local charters towers supposed caravan repairer a told him to work it out 2 new scissor lifts added to roof (so 6 all up) plus the jayco easy lifts as well and...	dzcook	6	1745	05:24 PM Jun 24, 2016 by macka17
	what amp cable? (Preview) i am mounting a 140watt solar panel to the roof of my pop top van. what size cable would be best to run from the panel to the regulator?	Juggenaut	11	1446	09:54 AM Jun 24, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tow Bar Anti Rattle Bolt (Preview) Hi all, my neighbor recently stripped the thread on the anti rattle bolt on his Ford Territory tow bar. He was then advised by two different tow bar suppliers in Adelaide that one should never have the bolt tightened when towing which I find bizarre and question whats the point in having an anti rattle b...	ROAD RUNNER	11	14802	05:20 PM Jun 22, 2016 by Warren-Pat_01
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