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Graz · Graz

Apologies if this has previously been discussed. I am looking at swapping my 2 x 120Ah AGM batteries for a single 135Ah lithium battery (DCMont 135) due to weight issues. My question relates to my current 240V 30Amp 3 stage charger (Electro BC 1230) not specifically made for lithium batteries. I rea...

jacks · jacks

As I understand it, air conditioners cool the air by removing moisture. The Ibis 3 has a 'Dry' function that is not really explained in its manual. When set to Dry, one can set a temperature just the same as when set to 'Cool' , which is aircon. Can anyone explain the difference between the Cool and Dry fun...

WBD · WBD

Good afternoon members. Its Brian from Adelaide here and I am seeking some input from other Coromal owners in regards to a couple of issues that I have encountered since taking delivery about 4 years ago. During our recent journey to WA I noticed that the front near side tyre started to chop out on the in...

Noriek · Noriek

Hi all, Am pondering the idea of sat tv, however reluctant due to cost, vast appears an option. I Do have a smart tv, also have a vangard antenna, so if local tv about can see some of them However does anyone out there use a good quality radio revceiver, rather than watch tv , to pull in far away frequencies...

Vic01 · Vic01

Hi all. My caravan solar regulator instructions say I should connect all devices to the regulator. The new diesel heater instructions say I should connect straight to the battery. Is either of these a more suitable option? Thanks.

Robynshiatsu · Robynshiatsu

Anyone replaced the roof glider blocks on an Aliner rear roof?

Cassie63 · Cassie63

We have a new ibis4 installed acouple of months back, works a treat however on our current trip using it for heating it sounds very noisy. Any ideas.

DMaxer · DMaxer

The battery in my van has gone to heaven after a happy five year life and I am now looking at a replacement. I am presently on mains power and will be for the next couple of weeks and so it is not a matter of extreme urgency. The battery I have is a 100amp and I have just the one solar panel on the roof that has been...

SpiderBaby · SpiderBaby

Hello all The previous owner of my van swapped the 3 way fridge for a Waeco CR-1140 compressor model. It is specified as 12 / 24 Volts DC / 100-240 Volts AC, but currently it only works on 240v. My guess is that is is not wired to the battery correctly but that seems a strange thing to do. Or possible a fuse b...

geoff wood · geoff wood

Any comments would be appreciated

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Greetings all, Not overly technical but puzzling none the less... I did a google image search for this but it didnt return what I was after. I also searched various caravan spare parts websites to no avail. What is this called and even better; where can I get them? I would have thought it would be a fai...

Jenken · Jenken

Water heater works well on gas but only warm on 240V. It was suggested that replacing the 240 V thermostat should fix it. The manual for our model SW6DEA doesn't actually show a part number for a thermostat, just the thermostat cover. Has anyone changed one of these before who could give me some tips? ...

BillandMarjie · BillandMarjie

We are looking to do more free-camping in future trips. We've got a 100w Lithium battery and a Kings 200w solar blanket. We would like to be able to see what power is coming into our system and what power is being consumed at any given time. Keen to hear solutions used by others. Last time out we free-campe...

Darfool · Darfool

I own a second hand Coromal Excel 547 tandem caravan. I have no manuals. I'm having trouble finding the correct Torque value for the wheel nuts. Please can anybody help me with this info? Cheers Neil

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey everyone Im having some power issues and not very knowledgeable in this area so would love any advice or support to help me troubleshoot. When I turn my generator on its not moving the battery monitor gauge to show that I have power however the generator is providing enough power to charge my microw...

Jayel · Jayel

I have a major problem with the 12v Carefree awning (length 4.5mt) on my 11yr-old Jayco Conquest motorhome. It 'reluctantly and noisily' extends out only about a half-metre and then no further. I have been told that the shaft is probably damaged. I am resigned to replacing it but I'm not keen to get a...

Muskat55 · Muskat55

There has been a serious fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum last night. Over half a million dollars damage reported. Terry the owner used to be a member of this forum. Very sad news.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-03/catl-announces-battery-to-make-electric-aviation-possible/102289310At a recent Shanghai auto expo, the world's largest battery maker unve...

anolphart · anolphart

Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...

MickandJacki · MickandJacki

We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?

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	240V lithium charger (Preview) Apologies if this has previously been discussed. I am looking at swapping my 2 x 120Ah AGM batteries for a single 135Ah lithium battery (DCMont 135) due to weight issues. My question relates to my current 240V 30Amp 3 stage charger (Electro BC 1230) not specifically made for lithium batteries. I rea...	Graz	20	2445	12:24 PM Jun 2, 2023 by Graz
	Ibis 3 air conditioner (Preview) As I understand it, air conditioners cool the air by removing moisture. The Ibis 3 has a 'Dry' function that is not really explained in its manual. When set to Dry, one can set a temperature just the same as when set to 'Cool' , which is aircon. Can anyone explain the difference between the Cool and Dry fun...	jacks	4	882	06:01 PM May 31, 2023 by jacks
	Coromal 612 - Suspension Issue ? (Preview) Good afternoon members. Its Brian from Adelaide here and I am seeking some input from other Coromal owners in regards to a couple of issues that I have encountered since taking delivery about 4 years ago. During our recent journey to WA I noticed that the front near side tyre started to chop out on the in...	WBD	3	1296	09:24 PM May 30, 2023 by Possum3
	Am \ FM radio long range am reception (Preview) Hi all, Am pondering the idea of sat tv, however reluctant due to cost, vast appears an option. I Do have a smart tv, also have a vangard antenna, so if local tv about can see some of them However does anyone out there use a good quality radio revceiver, rather than watch tv , to pull in far away frequencies...	Noriek	13	2944	02:52 PM May 29, 2023 by Macka1706
	Diesel heater power source. (Preview) Hi all. My caravan solar regulator instructions say I should connect all devices to the regulator. The new diesel heater instructions say I should connect straight to the battery. Is either of these a more suitable option? Thanks.	Vic01	7	1829	12:33 PM May 27, 2023 by Breeze
	Roof gliders Aliner (Preview) Anyone replaced the roof glider blocks on an Aliner rear roof?	Robynshiatsu	4	664	08:22 AM May 27, 2023 by Possum3
	Ibis4 noise (Preview) We have a new ibis4 installed acouple of months back, works a treat however on our current trip using it for heating it sounds very noisy. Any ideas.	Cassie63	7	1245	09:06 PM May 26, 2023 by gadfly
	Van Battery (Preview) The battery in my van has gone to heaven after a happy five year life and I am now looking at a replacement. I am presently on mains power and will be for the next couple of weeks and so it is not a matter of extreme urgency. The battery I have is a 100amp and I have just the one solar panel on the roof that has been...	DMaxer	18	1976	02:17 PM May 23, 2023 by DMaxer
	Compressor fridge only works on 240v - is it wired wrong? fridge (Preview) Hello all The previous owner of my van swapped the 3 way fridge for a Waeco CR-1140 compressor model. It is specified as 12 / 24 Volts DC / 100-240 Volts AC, but currently it only works on 240v. My guess is that is is not wired to the battery correctly but that seems a strange thing to do. Or possible a fuse b...	SpiderBaby	8	1676	05:22 PM May 22, 2023 by Craig1
	Automatic satellite systems (Preview) Any comments would be appreciated	geoff wood	4	1033	10:58 AM May 20, 2023 by yobarr
	Latching gizmo (Preview) Greetings all, Not overly technical but puzzling none the less... I did a google image search for this but it didnt return what I was after. I also searched various caravan spare parts websites to no avail. What is this called and even better; where can I get them? I would have thought it would be a fai...	FootlooseFizzers	3	865	03:30 PM May 18, 2023 by Possum3
	Changing Suburban 240V thermostat (Preview) Water heater works well on gas but only warm on 240V. It was suggested that replacing the 240 V thermostat should fix it. The manual for our model SW6DEA doesn't actually show a part number for a thermostat, just the thermostat cover. Has anyone changed one of these before who could give me some tips? ...	Jenken	3	1031	09:51 PM May 17, 2023 by Jenken
	Power Monitoring (Preview) We are looking to do more free-camping in future trips. We've got a 100w Lithium battery and a Kings 200w solar blanket. We would like to be able to see what power is coming into our system and what power is being consumed at any given time. Keen to hear solutions used by others. Last time out we free-campe...	BillandMarjie	8	1441	10:33 AM May 17, 2023 by Dick0
	Torque Spec for Coromal Excel 547 Year 2007 (Preview) I own a second hand Coromal Excel 547 tandem caravan. I have no manuals. I'm having trouble finding the correct Torque value for the wheel nuts. Please can anybody help me with this info? Cheers Neil	Darfool	1	1004	09:57 AM May 16, 2023 by deverall11
	Generator not moving the Battery monitor gauge/limited power coming in (Preview) Hey everyone Im having some power issues and not very knowledgeable in this area so would love any advice or support to help me troubleshoot. When I turn my generator on its not moving the battery monitor gauge to show that I have power however the generator is providing enough power to charge my microw...	Tamsun	16	2507	12:31 AM May 10, 2023 by Aus-Kiwi
	Awning Problem (Preview) I have a major problem with the 12v Carefree awning (length 4.5mt) on my 11yr-old Jayco Conquest motorhome. It 'reluctantly and noisily' extends out only about a half-metre and then no further. I have been told that the shaft is probably damaged. I am resigned to replacing it but I'm not keen to get a...	Jayel	5	1969	12:32 AM May 9, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum (Preview) There has been a serious fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum last night. Over half a million dollars damage reported. Terry the owner used to be a member of this forum. Very sad news.	Muskat55	17	2863	05:46 PM May 7, 2023 by Kellaig
	CATL unveils battery that may power electric airplanes and 1000km-range EVs (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-03/catl-announces-battery-to-make-electric-aviation-possible/102289310At a recent Shanghai auto expo, the world's largest battery maker unve...	dorian	1	958	04:11 PM May 4, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Mounting a 1000w Renogy inverter (Preview) Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...	anolphart	7	1404	08:19 PM May 1, 2023 by anolphart
	Swift 500 series (Preview) We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?	MickandJacki	6	1014	07:08 PM May 1, 2023 by MickandJacki
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