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Kendo · Kendo

New batch of questions coming. Picked up our new Kokoda Caravan today On setting it up in the driveway, and generally ogling all the shiny new bits and pieces, I noticed that I have 2 Anderson plugs. Now I've sent an email to the dealer asking why, and no I haven't gone looking for a schematic for the van to...

Dolly · Dolly

Can anyone tell me how you find the Foxtel satellite when using a Foxtel sat receiver and dish.

Trevor law · Trevor law

Sorry that I am posting this again.We are currently in Kenilworth Qld ,we want to get solar panels fitted to the van ,we would appreciate any recommendations of companies who supply and fit in the Brisbane area thanks for any information

Muzzlehatch · Muzzlehatch

I bought a caravan, stripped it out (air cond, fridge, cooker gone). Added Solar panels and batteries. I have no idea of the whys and where fores. I do know a bit about physics but at this juncture it has been mostly about finding myself a roof. Legal is good. Safe is a must. All advise is more than welcome...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Glad the launch went well after so many failures of late. Aussie Paul.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4WD-12V-250AH-260AH-AGM-BATTERY-DEEP-CYCLE-CARAVAN-SOLAR-CAMPING-MARINE-CAMPER-/272000477084?category=0&buyerid=zTpVD1PmK5IUzZatb2GDZw==&emailtemplateid=99082058&;sellerid=OF5sKOndb3737eft9hulxQ==&refid=store...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all I have got a new phone and can't connect my laptop to the hot spot the wife shows up on the laptop but can't connect to it had no trouble with old phone the phone is a Sam sung gt-s5310B the laptop is a acer aspire 5733z please can any body help cheers snap

Bru · Bru

I am considering buying a second hand van with electric brakes and I have no idea of what i need in my car for them and what is involved in the connection, unfortunately the van is in Adelaide and I am in Yulara NT. any advise greatly appreciated Bru

PeterD · PeterD

For those who subscribe to Stay Smart Online you will probably have already seen this. However I suggest the others go to this link and have a good read. It's largely on Wi-Fi and hot spots.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Is there any reason that I can't run the 14.2 volt from the tug directly to the house batteries rather than going through the pretty useless Setec? Aussie Paul.

iana · iana

Will have to set my vehicle up for towing a van pretty soon, the vehicle is a Mazda BT50, and the van is a Jayco, with a 12volt fridge, two 130 watt solar panels and two 100amp batteries. The way I am thinking is to install another battery in the ute, between the vehicle battery and this battery install a DCC...

HarryG · HarryG

Hi All Can anyone tell me what the best charger would be for charging 3 x 120amp AGM batteries, and for reconditioning the batteries. Thanks

gandk · gandk

We have a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute with tub and canopy from ARB. Just wondering (before going to Qld Transport) if anyone knows the rules and also if they have their boat carried over the cab and resting on bars attached to bull bar. Sighted one yesterday and if not to much upgrading needed (obviously fro...

dzcook · dzcook

ok just had to install new australine ? window winders on the brick ( my van ) front and rear windows had to take the screens out etc , put in new winders , put all together but now when you wind the windows shut the little slide lock dont grab any more ? any suggestions to what i have done this time cant...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi In the light of the VW diesel scandal in the USA, I had some thoughts about diesel tuning. I think that it may not be easy to get the power, performance and economy combination that is wanted AND get the vehicle to comply with the pollution regulations. We or at least I and some right minded people do wan...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

hi all ,I have just completely emptied my two water tanks underneath the van ,both 95 ltrs..I then went back inside the van and pressed the water level scale ,the 1st said empty the 2nd said full .What is it could it be the sensor in the tank or the scale inside the van .Have any of you had this happen . Just...

mischief · mischief

Just purchased a Redwater HOT water bypass valve online from an A/U supplier..Was getting fussed about the amount of water i was loosing to waste from the shower and hand basin..I know its not the most critical thing in life. " But " When free camping its a pain though. After fitting, i was...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. After getting such sterling help last time, I am here to ask if you have used EternaBond RoofSeal? And we welcome comments and recommendations re this or like products. On recent trip that included a massive all-night storm and three wet, windy days it was noticable a couple of small...

RUSSELL-5458 · RUSSELL-5458

Just wondering if a 12 pin plug will do the job on its own for running the fridge etc while driving. I have been told by the person selling the caravan that an anderson plug is not needed as we will get plenty of charge thru the 12 pin flat plug. I am about to have a Redarc dc dc battery charger fitted with the Au...

Johnmac · Johnmac

Hi all newbie here,can any body help please.I have an S9 resumed 12/24v /240 v CPAP machine,at the moment I,m running it using a 150w inverter which is ok but sucks up the juice.There is a 12v converter that I can buy from Resmed,can any one tell me would the inverter or the Converter use less. No one has an...

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	2 Anderson plugs (Preview) New batch of questions coming. Picked up our new Kokoda Caravan today On setting it up in the driveway, and generally ogling all the shiny new bits and pieces, I noticed that I have 2 Anderson plugs. Now I've sent an email to the dealer asking why, and no I haven't gone looking for a schematic for the van to...	Kendo	11	3428	10:11 PM Oct 4, 2015 by Kendo
	Foxtel (Preview) Can anyone tell me how you find the Foxtel satellite when using a Foxtel sat receiver and dish.	Dolly	11	2052	07:06 PM Oct 3, 2015 by KFT
	Solar panels (Preview) Sorry that I am posting this again.We are currently in Kenilworth Qld ,we want to get solar panels fitted to the van ,we would appreciate any recommendations of companies who supply and fit in the Brisbane area thanks for any information	Trevor law	4	998	10:28 AM Oct 2, 2015 by D and D
	Caravan Weight and Balance (Preview) I bought a caravan, stripped it out (air cond, fridge, cooker gone). Added Solar panels and batteries. I have no idea of the whys and where fores. I do know a bit about physics but at this juncture it has been mostly about finding myself a roof. Legal is good. Safe is a must. All advise is more than welcome...	Muzzlehatch	5	1469	10:48 PM Oct 1, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	NBNco satellite.. (Preview) Glad the launch went well after so many failures of late. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	0	648	10:40 PM Oct 1, 2015 by aussie_paul
	German Cells??? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4WD-12V-250AH-260AH-AGM-BATTERY-DEEP-CYCLE-CARAVAN-SOLAR-CAMPING-MARINE-CAMPER-/272000477084?category=0&buyerid=zTpVD1PmK5IUzZatb2GDZw==&emailtemplateid=99082058&;sellerid=OF5sKOndb3737eft9hulxQ==&refid=store...	aussie_paul	4	1210	09:29 PM Oct 1, 2015 by hako
	internet (Preview) hi all I have got a new phone and can't connect my laptop to the hot spot the wife shows up on the laptop but can't connect to it had no trouble with old phone the phone is a Sam sung gt-s5310B the laptop is a acer aspire 5733z please can any body help cheers snap	snap1946	3	870	09:26 PM Oct 1, 2015 by snap1946
	Electric Brakes (Preview) I am considering buying a second hand van with electric brakes and I have no idea of what i need in my car for them and what is involved in the connection, unfortunately the van is in Adelaide and I am in Yulara NT. any advise greatly appreciated Bru	Bru	6	1297	03:21 PM Oct 1, 2015 by Baz421
	Public Wi-Fi hotspots: food for thought! (Preview) For those who subscribe to Stay Smart Online you will probably have already seen this. However I suggest the others go to this link and have a good read. It's largely on Wi-Fi and hot spots.	PeterD	0	965	12:46 PM Oct 1, 2015 by PeterD
	Charging house batteries from the tug.... ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Is there any reason that I can't run the 14.2 volt from the tug directly to the house batteries rather than going through the pretty useless Setec? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	91	8971	11:45 AM Sep 30, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Vehicle electrical set up. (Preview) Will have to set my vehicle up for towing a van pretty soon, the vehicle is a Mazda BT50, and the van is a Jayco, with a 12volt fridge, two 130 watt solar panels and two 100amp batteries. The way I am thinking is to install another battery in the ute, between the vehicle battery and this battery install a DCC...	iana	6	1720	08:22 PM Sep 29, 2015 by iana
	BATTERY CHARGERS (Preview) Hi All Can anyone tell me what the best charger would be for charging 3 x 120amp AGM batteries, and for reconditioning the batteries. Thanks	HarryG	10	1883	02:28 PM Sep 29, 2015 by meggsy
	BOAT LOADER OVER THE CAB AND BONNET??? (Preview) We have a Mazda BT50 dual cab ute with tub and canopy from ARB. Just wondering (before going to Qld Transport) if anyone knows the rules and also if they have their boat carried over the cab and resting on bars attached to bull bar. Sighted one yesterday and if not to much upgrading needed (obviously fro...	gandk	7	3429	07:09 AM Sep 29, 2015 by gandk
	windows (Preview) ok just had to install new australine ? window winders on the brick ( my van ) front and rear windows had to take the screens out etc , put in new winders , put all together but now when you wind the windows shut the little slide lock dont grab any more ? any suggestions to what i have done this time cant...	dzcook	2	884	02:14 AM Sep 29, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Is modifying your diesel ECU tune really legal ? (Preview) Hi In the light of the VW diesel scandal in the USA, I had some thoughts about diesel tuning. I think that it may not be easy to get the power, performance and economy combination that is wanted AND get the vehicle to comply with the pollution regulations. We or at least I and some right minded people do wan...	Jaahn	14	1634	02:11 AM Sep 29, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	water tank level (Preview) hi all ,I have just completely emptied my two water tanks underneath the van ,both 95 ltrs..I then went back inside the van and pressed the water level scale ,the 1st said empty the 2nd said full .What is it could it be the sensor in the tank or the scale inside the van .Have any of you had this happen . Just...	cruisaderhilton	7	1303	12:33 AM Sep 29, 2015 by PeterD
	Redwater (Preview) Just purchased a Redwater HOT water bypass valve online from an A/U supplier..Was getting fussed about the amount of water i was loosing to waste from the shower and hand basin..I know its not the most critical thing in life. " But " When free camping its a pain though. After fitting, i was...	mischief	10	1524	10:32 PM Sep 28, 2015 by SLUG
	EternaBond RoofSeal (Preview) Hello everyone. After getting such sterling help last time, I am here to ask if you have used EternaBond RoofSeal? And we welcome comments and recommendations re this or like products. On recent trip that included a massive all-night storm and three wet, windy days it was noticable a couple of small...	Kev Pearce	4	1392	10:47 AM Sep 27, 2015 by Kev Pearce
	12 pin plug (Preview) Just wondering if a 12 pin plug will do the job on its own for running the fridge etc while driving. I have been told by the person selling the caravan that an anderson plug is not needed as we will get plenty of charge thru the 12 pin flat plug. I am about to have a Redarc dc dc battery charger fitted with the Au...	RUSSELL-5458	29	13598	07:56 PM Sep 26, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Cpap machines (Preview) Hi all newbie here,can any body help please.I have an S9 resumed 12/24v /240 v CPAP machine,at the moment I,m running it using a 150w inverter which is ok but sucks up the juice.There is a 12v converter that I can buy from Resmed,can any one tell me would the inverter or the Converter use less. No one has an...	Johnmac	24	6367	04:25 PM Sep 26, 2015 by Two Strays
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