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Agm battery
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Hi . Just a query about these batteries. I've got the van parked up and I check condition occasionly ie no ants getting in solar charging bat.etc. Anyway I checked on weekend and discovered the solar wasn't charging and bat was flat, on further looking I discovered that two internal lights had been le...
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Power System
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Hi All, I recently bought a campervan that has a solar power system including deep cycle batteries, voltage control, inverter and automatic charger. Should I assume that the batteries are also connected to the vehicles alternator and therefore charging the batteries when I'm driving, in additio...
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lightoffshore
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Storing a outboard in tunnel boot
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Recently while away a fellow camper had his outboard stored on a frame which slide into his tunnel boot. I didn't take any photo's which I regret now has anyone have any photo's I could view to make one for myself. Thanks Ross
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perrykar
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Laptop computer and 12v charger/invertor problem
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I need advise please as I am at a loss. I have a Toshiba laptop with a power supply which says it needs an imput of 240v, 50 to 60htz and 2.0amp. I am trying to charge it off the pictured laptop car charger/invertor but it wont work.I used to charge my 17" Apple Macbook computer on it no problems. As soon...
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Hylda&Jon
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Gas cylinders not emptying out
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Hi folks. Ive noticed recently that my 9kg bottles are not completely emptying out before the gas appliances in the 'van refuse to go. Ive no idea how old the bottles are, they came with the van new when bought about 11 months ago. The gas has come from various sources - not from the same supplier. When t...
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Bruce and Bev
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Engine noise insulation
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G'day. Home is a 1991 Mazda T 3500. It's a bit like the owner, older model, but well maintained. If you have one, or a Coaster, you sit next to the motor. The insulation under the bonnet is just worn out. Any suggestions on replacement, please ? Regards Pipes
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pipes
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Whats this Switch for
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What's this switch for it's on the side of the Setec Unit under the seat in my Jayco
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Gundog
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Recall "Power Gaurd" charger
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PowerGuardPowerGuard Tablet Protector PGTP350B* SeriesPRA number: 2015/14856 Date published: 7th August 2015Product informationProduct description2.1 amp chargerIdentifying featuresModel Number PGTP350B followed by a Further letter which denotes colour. Batch numbers as follow...
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oldtrack123
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Computer Problem
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G'Day all, I have been infected by I think a malaware problem. I'm running Win 7, Google Chrome. I have Trend Micro and Malabytes. The problem is "addsonline" and some other similar ones. I've had an expert clean the "puter, but it has all come back again. Every time I go onto Grey Nom...
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Peterpan
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Setec Drifter and electric bed issue
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i wonder if a techie out there can answer in "non techie" fashion to a non techie female please. i have a 2015 Jayco Conquest with a Drifter monitor and my "time remaining" and "amps" are constantly blank despite most things seemingly working OK. However on a couple...
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Which Vast TV Decoder
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I have a Sat TV decoder which is no longer supported buy the Vast system.
Which decoder would you suggest
Humax Satking or Altech.
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Gundog
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water problem
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Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. The pressure valve on the water inlet was stuffed, no water pressure at all. After replacing the valve all was good for about 6 months. Now I have another problem, every now and then there is no water at all. It appears there is a back pressure and the onl...
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NeilandRaine
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Disaterous first trip - horrible noise when towing
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Sorry for the lack of technical know how guys but this last weekend Maz & I tried to use our van for the first time, going rogaining. Managed to get it out of our narrow gateway fine, but then things started going wrong. Only a hundred or so metres down the road it sounded as though something was drag...
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Cadpete
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I need more solar I reckon...
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Last week we spent 5 days and nights freedom camping around Central Victoria. We did not need to add water but used 5 liters of petrol in genset as we required aircon one day/evening. We were able to charge phones Ipads and laptop as well as run my CPAP machine. We took advantage to do as much device charg...
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Danfoss Compressor Controll 101N0220.
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MrCool asked about a damaged component on a controller so ive posted a picture of what the parts are.
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DeBe
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For the engine techies. Duke engine. Interesting
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c19kn3drdFU
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wasn_me
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2006 Mercedes Sprinter LWB Electrics
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Hi, Am new here and been looking at posts for a while, someone may have some good advice for me. I am doing up a 2006 Merc Sprinter LWB for traveling and I want to get the electric's done for solar and accessories etc. Also want to get cruise control fitted. I am in Capel WA and often go to Perth. If anyone can s...
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FishnAus
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Sirocco 12v fan installation
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My new fan was faulty and had to be replaced a kind guy unscrewed it from the wires while I was on the road.... I was able to get a new one, I would like to put it up myself, there is a black wire and a red wire which goes all the way into my house batteries, these wires a still attached. The wires that were conn...
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frangipani
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LED strip lighting
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A question to the brains trust here. Which would give the better light from these two types of strip lighting? The 5050 SMD 300 LED lights OR The 3528 SMD 600 LED lights ? Or would they be about the same ? Thanks guys....
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sarg
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Modify or Change ??
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Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs. can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordle...
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