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Stl · Stl

Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...

pipes · pipes

G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...

labrador · labrador

advice on this very welcome as we are not at all technical

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, joined recently and have my moho nearly ready to go. Can anyone advise me what is the best dongle, stick, device for connecting to the internet while traveling. And what provider you would recommend. Thanks Jennifer

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all have an 1100 watt modified sine invertor and would like to purchase a one heater induction cook top can anyone recommend one that would suit my invertor ? Think that this site would be the best place to find out ... maybe someone out there has one ?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/komodo-42l-portable-fridge-and-freezer/?utm_source=MailList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160429_EDM_3_AU_CAMP_CAMP_PORTABLEFRIDGEFREEZER&cm_email=paulbruty@gmail.com

cjt55 · cjt55

Has anyone found an easy way to insulate the inside of the four season hatch when it is not being used. I am considering a cut to measure piece of foam along with an appropriate sized window shade to help hold it in place. I am surprised that it was not manufactured with a removable "shelf" that could be pl...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

D Max 4x4 cab chassis with customised 'Gull Wing' camper, it is probably a long shot, but does anyone out there have any knowledge on this type of rig and if so could you comment on same.Any input would be appreciated.Nobby Simpson

Jaahn · Jaahn

http://www.bushtyres.co.uk/library/pdf/conti-technical-data-book.pdf"Tyre service life recommendati...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi all ,we need to replace our air con but what is the best Nowdays ? looking at the Dometic BR 342 I believe these are relatively new? Has anybody one of these installed or can you recommend a replacement model Dhutime

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day. Has anyone who had their drivers seat replaced/repaired under warranty had any problems with it? I believe that mine still goes down and was wondering if any one has the same problem. Cheers Jack.

pipes · pipes

G'day. Under the drivers seat rests the alternator. Attached to the back of it is the vacuum pump for the vacuum hydraulic brakes. We have just finished 4 months in WA with Blazeaid, and left to go to N/W Qld; to help with the drought fencing. All was going well, until the bright red warning dash light cam...

toglhot · toglhot

We take delivery of our new Penguin in a couple of weeks. First order of business will be adding a solar panel,.Jayco states it has solar provision, any idea were the cable terminations are, both top and bottom?

Bluejay · Bluejay

Hi All i am new to this site and just setting up to one day travel. We have just purchased a 2009 sterling which is fitted with all led lights for blinkers,stop ,tail and clearance lights.When i hook it up to 2014 Colorado and have the key in the on position or with the engine running all the lights flash eve...

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

G,day to all, haven,t posted for quite a while. I have 2 x 80 watt, and 1 x 200 watt solar panels, ( I intend running them in series as am told thats the best way with odd sized panels ) then through a 40amp mppt controller to 2x 100 amp hr batteries. Can anyone see a problem with this. Thanks in advance Dave

mr glassies · mr glassies

dunno how it became to heavy as I'm really vigilant on things I have done to the van . First upgrade happened when we bought the van . I had a weight check done and come up to light on tare so they had it up graded befor we picked it up .i fitted a new washing machine 15 kgs lighter , new fridge 25 kgs lighter , redu...

rrakausk · rrakausk

Hi - just joined the forum since we bought our Westport three weeks ago and have been on a shakedown trip ever since. Its been a bit torrid at times but all in all pretty good. Anyways I want to get some rims and tyres for the van that are an inch or so bigger so we can get a bit more ground clearance. Its got the r...

Bass · Bass

Hi guys sorry but this is a really dumb question. when travelling does the Anderson plug ( wired directly from the 200's R/H battery) charge the vans battery or supply the fridge ? There for the 7 pin aux supply the fridge or charge the vans battery. This is for a standard wired van with solar panel. ( inco...

iana · iana

I have had the van parked outside with the 12volt only fridge going. The weather over the last two days has been overcast and raining. The in house batteries have tumbled and I have switched the fridge off. I have 300 watts of solar power, doing hardly anything these last days, two 100 Amp hour batteries...

iana · iana

I have installed a DC-DC charger in our Mazda BT50 that feeds an auxiliary battery in that vehicle. I did this because of the possible problems occurring with "smart" charging systems. Before you say the BT50 has not got the smart charging system, I read some forums and there seemed to be confusion in t...

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	Diesel Heater floor mounting plate (Preview) Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...	Stl	6	1779	06:52 AM May 2, 2016 by Stl
	The results of going to "the local bloke" (Preview) G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...	pipes	4	1289	06:33 PM May 1, 2016 by pipes
	t.v. the t.v now says no signal. we are at home and have always had signal now not ,any suggestions please pat (Preview) advice on this very welcome as we are not at all technical	labrador	14	1210	06:30 PM May 1, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Mobile Internet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, joined recently and have my moho nearly ready to go. Can anyone advise me what is the best dongle, stick, device for connecting to the internet while traveling. And what provider you would recommend. Thanks Jennifer	Wild1	36	6887	05:02 PM May 1, 2016 by Esperian
	low wattage induction cooktop (Preview) Hi all have an 1100 watt modified sine invertor and would like to purchase a one heater induction cook top can anyone recommend one that would suit my invertor ? Think that this site would be the best place to find out ... maybe someone out there has one ?	goldenyears	7	8284	11:50 AM May 1, 2016 by dorian
	Kogan fridge.. (Preview) https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/komodo-42l-portable-fridge-and-freezer/?utm_source=MailList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160429_EDM_3_AU_CAMP_CAMP_PORTABLEFRIDGEFREEZER&cm_email=paulbruty@gmail.com	aussie_paul	7	1344	12:55 AM May 1, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Four Seasons Hatch Internal Insulation (Preview) Has anyone found an easy way to insulate the inside of the four season hatch when it is not being used. I am considering a cut to measure piece of foam along with an appropriate sized window shade to help hold it in place. I am surprised that it was not manufactured with a removable "shelf" that could be pl...	cjt55	4	1405	11:01 PM Apr 30, 2016 by Radar
	D Max 2011, 4x4 cab chassis with a customised 'Gull Wing' type camper with all necessary appointments. (Preview) D Max 4x4 cab chassis with customised 'Gull Wing' camper, it is probably a long shot, but does anyone out there have any knowledge on this type of rig and if so could you comment on same.Any input would be appreciated.Nobby Simpson	Nobby Simpson	1	855	10:47 PM Apr 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Tire life by another manufacturer ! (Preview) http://www.bushtyres.co.uk/library/pdf/conti-technical-data-book.pdf"Tyre service life recommendati...	Jaahn	8	1233	10:05 PM Apr 30, 2016 by PeterD
	Replace Air con (Preview) Hi all ,we need to replace our air con but what is the best Nowdays ? looking at the Dometic BR 342 I believe these are relatively new? Has anybody one of these installed or can you recommend a replacement model Dhutime	Dhutime	4	1151	08:58 PM Apr 30, 2016 by Dhutime
	BT 50 Drivers seat 2013. (Preview) G'day. Has anyone who had their drivers seat replaced/repaired under warranty had any problems with it? I believe that mine still goes down and was wondering if any one has the same problem. Cheers Jack.	ballast2	9	1114	08:12 AM Apr 30, 2016 by Stl
	1991 Mazda T 3500 4 cylinder diesel motorhome. Big problem. (Preview) G'day. Under the drivers seat rests the alternator. Attached to the back of it is the vacuum pump for the vacuum hydraulic brakes. We have just finished 4 months in WA with Blazeaid, and left to go to N/W Qld; to help with the drought fencing. All was going well, until the bright red warning dash light cam...	pipes	8	1410	10:26 PM Apr 29, 2016 by ST391GQ
	Jayco Penguin solar provision (Preview) We take delivery of our new Penguin in a couple of weeks. First order of business will be adding a solar panel,.Jayco states it has solar provision, any idea were the cable terminations are, both top and bottom?	toglhot	6	1872	11:58 AM Apr 28, 2016 by PeterD
	Flashing LED lights on jayco (Preview) Hi All i am new to this site and just setting up to one day travel. We have just purchased a 2009 sterling which is fitted with all led lights for blinkers,stop ,tail and clearance lights.When i hook it up to 2014 Colorado and have the key in the on position or with the engine running all the lights flash eve...	Bluejay	9	3176	10:39 AM Apr 28, 2016 by Cupie
	Solar again (Preview) G,day to all, haven,t posted for quite a while. I have 2 x 80 watt, and 1 x 200 watt solar panels, ( I intend running them in series as am told thats the best way with odd sized panels ) then through a 40amp mppt controller to 2x 100 amp hr batteries. Can anyone see a problem with this. Thanks in advance Dave	Birdy1710	6	1334	09:44 PM Apr 27, 2016 by Birdy1710
	2 Ne compliance plate upgrade (Preview) dunno how it became to heavy as I'm really vigilant on things I have done to the van . First upgrade happened when we bought the van . I had a weight check done and come up to light on tare so they had it up graded befor we picked it up .i fitted a new washing machine 15 kgs lighter , new fridge 25 kgs lighter , redu...	mr glassies	5	1129	07:39 PM Apr 27, 2016 by iana
	Thanks. What rims fit a 1998 Jayco Westport (Preview) Hi - just joined the forum since we bought our Westport three weeks ago and have been on a shakedown trip ever since. Its been a bit torrid at times but all in all pretty good. Anyways I want to get some rims and tyres for the van that are an inch or so bigger so we can get a bit more ground clearance. Its got the r...	rrakausk	5	2208	05:06 PM Apr 27, 2016 by Hylife
	Really dumb question. (Preview) Hi guys sorry but this is a really dumb question. when travelling does the Anderson plug ( wired directly from the 200's R/H battery) charge the vans battery or supply the fridge ? There for the 7 pin aux supply the fridge or charge the vans battery. This is for a standard wired van with solar panel. ( inco...	Bass	14	3097	09:49 AM Apr 27, 2016 by Delta18
	More 12volt survival stuff. (Preview) I have had the van parked outside with the 12volt only fridge going. The weather over the last two days has been overcast and raining. The in house batteries have tumbled and I have switched the fridge off. I have 300 watts of solar power, doing hardly anything these last days, two 100 Amp hour batteries...	iana	7	1366	09:07 AM Apr 27, 2016 by Woody46
	Your opinion please on charging house batteries and augmenting the 12v supply. (Preview) I have installed a DC-DC charger in our Mazda BT50 that feeds an auxiliary battery in that vehicle. I did this because of the possible problems occurring with "smart" charging systems. Before you say the BT50 has not got the smart charging system, I read some forums and there seemed to be confusion in t...	iana	9	2077	10:27 PM Apr 26, 2016 by iana
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