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Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has tried the kick ass solar panels, put out by Australian direct.com. They have some great features as seen on their video but I can't seem to find a review of them anywhere. I would love to hear if anyone has tried them. Thanks Lynne

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Any thoughts why my fridge wouldn't be getting too cold, it's a coolmatic HDC-160 the freezer compartment gets freezing but the fridge itself isn't very cold. I've checked the seals and cleaned the element thing on the back, also I fitted an extra fan next to the compressor to move a little more airfl...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Hi all . I know this has been covered in the past , but I thought its worth asking again as thecho stuff moves along at a fair clip. Im a bit of a tech neanderthal so needth5ings expained slowly

I was telling a mate that I was going to shell out around 700 for a Hema setup , and he started going on about downlo...

toglhot · toglhot

I'm about to buy a Jayco swift camper trailer and was wondering if anyone uses an electric winder for the roof. Jayco had one available but has since withdrawn it. I don't think a cordless drill would have the power and a rattle gun would probably destroy the winding mechanism. Ideas?

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

Fitted extra solar before we left on this trip. Decided to have a weeks test run at home before we left to make sure everything was running ok. First day everything seemed OK until the cook tripped a 12v circuit breaker, I went to the panel to reset the breaker & noticed the 4 x 25amp blade panel fuses h...

mjt57 · mjt57

My wife bought me a "pre-Christmas" present, a Waeco CFX fridge/freezer. It's one of the mid-range models but it seems to be big enough for what we want to do. It has a removable divider so that when in you have a freezer compartment and a fridge section. Or, remove it and either have all fridg...

Cupie · Cupie

Not really about caravanning but perhaps interesting to some..... I have had Telstra internet access since dial up days and the service just getting better & better .. We have cable (Co-ax) to our home and I eventually moved to the then minimum data allowance of around 5 or 8 gig/mth. SWMBO got a i...

Allany · Allany

Is anyone using the Aldi smart phone? what do you think of them? Allan

bilbyg · bilbyg

Hi Folks, I have a problem with my Jurgens Sungazer 12 volt system when free camping. When I turn on the water pump and before I open the sink tap the system trips out and can only be re energised by connecting the generator up or by plugging the vans Anderson plug into the 4x4. I have tried opening the tap fi...

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello every one...not been on for a little while. We picked up the Road Star 18.6 Ft Caravan and Ford Territory Turbo Diesel. and have been giving things away to people in need so our towing weight is below standards...got Yamaha 2000 Geni and Battery Set up and Elec Brakes all done. We are so happy an...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have a drinking water filter under the sink that has a very low flow rate. This causes the pump to pulsate (cut in & out rapidly). The LEDs in the jayco are 12 volt (not multi voltage). They flicker when the pump is pulsating. One light has already failed. I turn the lights of now when using the filter...

Texas · Texas

Have just purchased a Motorhome and have been on the road for just over 2 weeks - the two times I have filled up (or tried to) with Diesel it reaches the stage where it will not let me put any more in but when I start up the gauge shows that it is not completely full. As this is the first time I have used Diesel Fu...

Phil C · Phil C

hi gang, we are going on our cruise tomorrow and I was thinking of putting CLR in the loo cassette to give it a clean, has anyone done this? If so did it damage the plastic Or cause issues with the cassette? Thanks BTW we are off on the voyager of the seas for 13 nights cruising NZ and New Caledonia, and Vanuat...

Fuzzball · Fuzzball

Is there any reason, legally or otherwise, why we can't put a car gas cylinder onto the caravan and fill it up at the LPG pump? It would be a heck of a lot cheaper. Of course, I'm talking about getting a licensed gas fitter to install it. Anybody know about this, or done it themselves?

Olley46 · Olley46

Question for the knowledgable, can I fit under the bonnet a deep cycle battery with the crank battery both charging off the altenator through my Redarc battery isolater? I have a lead acid there wich is pooped at the moment does it matter having a deep cycle charging off the altenator? Thanks in advan...

AusQld · AusQld

We have a 2015 Camec 4 kg front load washing machine, when the washing cycle has finished the machine will pump in some water and then switch off. My questions are - is this normal, is it ok to store the machine long term with water inside the machine. Wayne

funandbubbles · funandbubbles

Hi. We're on our first trip and we have this model of fridge which is many years old. I don't have a great understanding of things technical, so I need thing explained as clearly and simply as possible please. I just wondered how much power this Engle fridge uses an hour. We also have a Waco CF 40 which uses...

Bigdog · Bigdog

I have a 3 litre 2013 Nissan Patrol auto, after pulling a car trailer at the weekend with a Toyota Workmate ute on it, it was very sad the performace. I bought the vehicle to tow a New Age 18 foot van, tare weight of 2 tonn. I think it might be a big mistake to go ahed and buy this van. Has anyone towed a van of that...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all not avery tech problem but one does annoy me washing the gugs of the fibre glass not so much the paint have tried various different things any sugestions thanks cheers

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Gday guys and girls, just looking at purchasing a UHF radio for our motorhome and was looking for some advice of a good unit that won't break the bank. i already have a handheld but would like to fit a permanent one in the bus.. Advice and any reviews of ones you have or have had would be much appreciated..

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	Has anyone tried Kickass solar panels (Preview) Hi I was just wondering if anyone has tried the kick ass solar panels, put out by Australian direct.com. They have some great features as seen on their video but I can't seem to find a review of them anywhere. I would love to hear if anyone has tried them. Thanks Lynne	Linzeelou	19	13308	04:20 PM Nov 16, 2015 by Danny Dkay
	Waeco 12v fridge not getting cold enough (Preview) Any thoughts why my fridge wouldn't be getting too cold, it's a coolmatic HDC-160 the freezer compartment gets freezing but the fridge itself isn't very cold. I've checked the seals and cleaned the element thing on the back, also I fitted an extra fan next to the compressor to move a little more airfl...	Jamie and Kerryn	15	7174	11:36 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
	Hema and Android (Preview) Hi all . I know this has been covered in the past , but I thought its worth asking again as thecho stuff moves along at a fair clip. Im a bit of a tech neanderthal so needth5ings expained slowly I was telling a mate that I was going to shell out around 700 for a Hema setup , and he started going on about downlo...	Swoffer	27	3303	11:45 AM Nov 14, 2015 by DarylC
	electric roof winder (Preview) I'm about to buy a Jayco swift camper trailer and was wondering if anyone uses an electric winder for the roof. Jayco had one available but has since withdrawn it. I don't think a cordless drill would have the power and a rattle gun would probably destroy the winding mechanism. Ideas?	toglhot	6	2578	06:48 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
	Cheap fusesOut of that grab kit (Preview) Fitted extra solar before we left on this trip. Decided to have a weeks test run at home before we left to make sure everything was running ok. First day everything seemed OK until the cook tripped a 12v circuit breaker, I went to the panel to reset the breaker & noticed the 4 x 25amp blade panel fuses h...	The Doo crew	4	1179	09:21 PM Nov 13, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Waeco CFX Portable Fridges (Preview) My wife bought me a "pre-Christmas" present, a Waeco CFX fridge/freezer. It's one of the mid-range models but it seems to be big enough for what we want to do. It has a removable divider so that when in you have a freezer compartment and a fridge section. Or, remove it and either have all fridg...	mjt57	8	4935	04:19 PM Nov 13, 2015 by dorian
	Telstra Broadband (Preview) Not really about caravanning but perhaps interesting to some..... I have had Telstra internet access since dial up days and the service just getting better & better .. We have cable (Co-ax) to our home and I eventually moved to the then minimum data allowance of around 5 or 8 gig/mth. SWMBO got a i...	Cupie	9	1596	12:33 AM Nov 13, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Aldi Smart Phone (Preview) Is anyone using the Aldi smart phone? what do you think of them? Allan	Allany	12	1932	08:50 PM Nov 11, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	12 volt tripping out (Preview) Hi Folks, I have a problem with my Jurgens Sungazer 12 volt system when free camping. When I turn on the water pump and before I open the sink tap the system trips out and can only be re energised by connecting the generator up or by plugging the vans Anderson plug into the 4x4. I have tried opening the tap fi...	bilbyg	4	1026	06:34 PM Nov 11, 2015 by bilbyg
	best free camp sites for caravans near sydney (Preview) Hello every one...not been on for a little while. We picked up the Road Star 18.6 Ft Caravan and Ford Territory Turbo Diesel. and have been giving things away to people in need so our towing weight is below standards...got Yamaha 2000 Geni and Battery Set up and Elec Brakes all done. We are so happy an...	kazza58	8	1264	12:02 AM Nov 11, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	SHURflo accumulator model 182-100 (Preview) I have a drinking water filter under the sink that has a very low flow rate. This causes the pump to pulsate (cut in & out rapidly). The LEDs in the jayco are 12 volt (not multi voltage). They flicker when the pump is pulsating. One light has already failed. I turn the lights of now when using the filter...	wasn_me	6	1646	01:58 PM Nov 10, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Diesel Fuel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have just purchased a Motorhome and have been on the road for just over 2 weeks - the two times I have filled up (or tried to) with Diesel it reaches the stage where it will not let me put any more in but when I start up the gauge shows that it is not completely full. As this is the first time I have used Diesel Fu...	Texas	31	2972	10:21 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	CLR in the loo cassette (Preview) hi gang, we are going on our cruise tomorrow and I was thinking of putting CLR in the loo cassette to give it a clean, has anyone done this? If so did it damage the plastic Or cause issues with the cassette? Thanks BTW we are off on the voyager of the seas for 13 nights cruising NZ and New Caledonia, and Vanuat...	Phil C	14	2372	10:31 AM Nov 9, 2015 by Cupie
	Car gas bottle on Caravan (Preview) Is there any reason, legally or otherwise, why we can't put a car gas cylinder onto the caravan and fill it up at the LPG pump? It would be a heck of a lot cheaper. Of course, I'm talking about getting a licensed gas fitter to install it. Anybody know about this, or done it themselves?	Fuzzball	19	3568	02:13 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Roving-Dutchy
	Second battery (Preview) Question for the knowledgable, can I fit under the bonnet a deep cycle battery with the crank battery both charging off the altenator through my Redarc battery isolater? I have a lead acid there wich is pooped at the moment does it matter having a deep cycle charging off the altenator? Thanks in advan...	Olley46	3	936	12:47 PM Nov 7, 2015 by Yuglamron
	Camec aqua RV washer. (Preview) We have a 2015 Camec 4 kg front load washing machine, when the washing cycle has finished the machine will pump in some water and then switch off. My questions are - is this normal, is it ok to store the machine long term with water inside the machine. Wayne	AusQld	1	1232	09:49 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Engle MT60f -G4-S 12/240 fridge. (Preview) Hi. We're on our first trip and we have this model of fridge which is many years old. I don't have a great understanding of things technical, so I need thing explained as clearly and simply as possible please. I just wondered how much power this Engle fridge uses an hour. We also have a Waco CF 40 which uses...	funandbubbles	10	2720	07:25 PM Nov 5, 2015 by funandbubbles
	Towing, (Preview) I have a 3 litre 2013 Nissan Patrol auto, after pulling a car trailer at the weekend with a Toyota Workmate ute on it, it was very sad the performace. I bought the vehicle to tow a New Age 18 foot van, tare weight of 2 tonn. I think it might be a big mistake to go ahed and buy this van. Has anyone towed a van of that...	Bigdog	5	1669	07:11 PM Nov 5, 2015 by mr glassies
	bloddy bugs how to wash off??? (Preview) Hi all not avery tech problem but one does annoy me washing the gugs of the fibre glass not so much the paint have tried various different things any sugestions thanks cheers	dishlicker	15	2004	07:08 PM Nov 5, 2015 by mr glassies
	Choosing a Uhf radio (Preview) Gday guys and girls, just looking at purchasing a UHF radio for our motorhome and was looking for some advice of a good unit that won't break the bank. i already have a handheld but would like to fit a permanent one in the bus.. Advice and any reviews of ones you have or have had would be much appreciated..	Jamie and Kerryn	16	2959	05:09 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Hylife
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