Techies' Corner

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/01/tesla-announces-low-cost-solar-batteries-elon-musk

AusQld · AusQld

I have a 2015 Ibis 3.2 kw rooftop A/C, will a Honda 20i generator start and run this unit when ambient temp is above 35c. regards Wayne.

alwon · alwon

I have a 700w portable generator and am wondering if it is possible to operate a 600w microwave oven with this unit. Bought the generator purely to charge batteries and to run small accessories, but have since become aware that there are low powered microwave ovens available? Allan W.

madcart · madcart

has anyone else had a problem with the Ford ranger towbar. The towing spigot where it fits in has stretched the surrounding RHS. We are on our 1st trip and have found this problem and at the moment I feel like crying my eyes out . We have done so much research on the car and van before we bought them to now be fa...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all, I will be first to admit I know very little about solar. I am in the market for a portable solar setup around 200W. I want to parallel it onto the existing circuit. Firstly is there an array that is robust light and powerful enough for what I want? Secondly hooking up in parallel sounds like the way t...

gollymolly · gollymolly

I want to buy Rod an amp meter, any suggestions please

iana · iana

OK I did a search and nothing really came up. I read on some post on the net that these vents really let the heat through. Can anyone give me feed back on their windows and vents pluses and minuses. For instance is bigger better or should one stay small? so feed back on size, heat, blinds & flyscreens. -...

Gundog · Gundog

We have an LG Plasma 3D smart TV I'm considering keeping it for use in the van subject to available space and suitability. Searching the user manual about power consumption it refers you to the back of the TV. "AC 100-240v 50/60hrz 3.2A" what is this telling you. I have looked at the 12v mode...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Does anyone know where I might be able to pick up a drivers manual and or maintenance manual for a 1981 International 1810B school bus, with 4 speed Alison box, auto, diesel? -- Edited by Tropdoug on Friday 1st of May 2015 11:57:10 PM

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Do NEW vans in NSW require an inspection every year for rego? Or are they now in line, as for new cars. I still have to, for my current camper as it has Hydrulic over ride brakes as does the boat trailer. Total pain in the arse. I do all of my own servicing with out fail. Regards Hey Jim

chopit · chopit

Free camping with wind & rain for days got me wondering about wind generators. ( No references to the other half or bodily functions in general,please.) Does anyone have one as back-up to solar panels ? Any recommendations on price and where to get a set-up ? I've trawled Ebay & found confusio...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

HI all, The. new snail has a three way fridge 240v 12v and Lpg.Can we use lpg while we are on the move or is this a No No? Not taking delivery till December. Hey Jim & Lambie

Cupie · Cupie

http://www.mr4x4.com.au/solar-power-for-your-4x4/?utm_source=Pat+Callinan%27s+4X4+Adventures+Newsletter&utm_campaign=857cc3a553-Newsletter_106&;utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9f4ce577b0-857cc3a553-1320274...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello fellow caravaners .If there are any mathemeticians out there, can you tell me how many ltrs of water are in my tanks they measure .5 x .2 x1.3 .it will only be an approximate as the tanks have rounded edges ,baffles ect, and you cant fill to 100% anyway but just an approx. will do .I hope I have mad sen...

Renfrew · Renfrew

http://eileenhughes.hubpages.com/hub/Create-your-own-bush-Hot-Water-system

Rodtrish · Rodtrish

hello people, We have just signed up for a new van and I would like to be ready, so does anybody out there know what pin positions are used for the AES fridge and ESC sway Control. thanks in advance Rod.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi again, How many liters does the average shower use per minute in your van. Our new snail has 2 x 82 liter tanks. lambie wants her shower. The way she likes to use the shower we might need to refill in each country town. (Joke) I hope the shower rose is small. I might get a tub every Saturday night, if I...

iana · iana

Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...

First time Solar / battery user · Hey Jim

Hi all, We will take delivery of our first caravan in December a Jayco Journey Outback pop top 17.55 comes with 120w solar panel / 100amp battery. If we run the fridge on gas ( has 2 x 9kg bottles) while overnight free camping. Can we run all the Led lighting as well as our 19" TV / Sat Dish .from the f...

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	Solar Power - Storage (Preview) http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/01/tesla-announces-low-cost-solar-batteries-elon-musk	Cupie	5	1287	10:28 PM May 6, 2015 by Cupie
	Ibis A/C Honda 20i (Preview) I have a 2015 Ibis 3.2 kw rooftop A/C, will a Honda 20i generator start and run this unit when ambient temp is above 35c. regards Wayne.	AusQld	11	1316	10:34 AM May 8, 2015 by Phil C
	Microwave oven (Preview) I have a 700w portable generator and am wondering if it is possible to operate a 600w microwave oven with this unit. Bought the generator purely to charge batteries and to run small accessories, but have since become aware that there are low powered microwave ovens available? Allan W.	alwon	4	1270	03:40 PM May 7, 2015 by briche
	Ford Towbars (Preview) has anyone else had a problem with the Ford ranger towbar. The towing spigot where it fits in has stretched the surrounding RHS. We are on our 1st trip and have found this problem and at the moment I feel like crying my eyes out . We have done so much research on the car and van before we bought them to now be fa...	madcart	13	1440	09:39 PM Jun 2, 2015 by rockylizard
	BEST portable solar array please tell me. (Preview) Hi all, I will be first to admit I know very little about solar. I am in the market for a portable solar setup around 200W. I want to parallel it onto the existing circuit. Firstly is there an array that is robust light and powerful enough for what I want? Secondly hooking up in parallel sounds like the way t...	Phil C	18	1604	12:52 PM May 6, 2015 by Dougwe
	Amp meter (Preview) I want to buy Rod an amp meter, any suggestions please	gollymolly	20	2182	11:04 AM May 8, 2015 by PeterD
	Dometic Midi Skylight and their windows. (Preview) OK I did a search and nothing really came up. I read on some post on the net that these vents really let the heat through. Can anyone give me feed back on their windows and vents pluses and minuses. For instance is bigger better or should one stay small? so feed back on size, heat, blinds & flyscreens. -...	iana	4	1009	11:37 PM May 10, 2015 by iana
	Plasma TV ? (Preview) We have an LG Plasma 3D smart TV I'm considering keeping it for use in the van subject to available space and suitability. Searching the user manual about power consumption it refers you to the back of the TV. "AC 100-240v 50/60hrz 3.2A" what is this telling you. I have looked at the 12v mode...	Gundog	14	1207	07:12 PM Oct 21, 2015 by Fuzzball
	Drivers manuals (Preview) Does anyone know where I might be able to pick up a drivers manual and or maintenance manual for a 1981 International 1810B school bus, with 4 speed Alison box, auto, diesel? -- Edited by Tropdoug on Friday 1st of May 2015 11:57:10 PM	Tropdoug	2	803	03:37 PM May 3, 2015 by gemmybob
	Annual road worthy inspections NSW (Preview) Hi all, Do NEW vans in NSW require an inspection every year for rego? Or are they now in line, as for new cars. I still have to, for my current camper as it has Hydrulic over ride brakes as does the boat trailer. Total pain in the arse. I do all of my own servicing with out fail. Regards Hey Jim	Hey Jim	6	922	08:05 PM May 2, 2015 by hako
	Wind Generators..Does anyone use them ? (Preview) Free camping with wind & rain for days got me wondering about wind generators. ( No references to the other half or bodily functions in general,please.) Does anyone have one as back-up to solar panels ? Any recommendations on price and where to get a set-up ? I've trawled Ebay & found confusio...	chopit	13	1715	11:10 PM May 3, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lpg on the move for new fridge (Preview) HI all, The. new snail has a three way fridge 240v 12v and Lpg.Can we use lpg while we are on the move or is this a No No? Not taking delivery till December. Hey Jim & Lambie	Hey Jim	20	1831	07:17 AM May 4, 2015 by sandsmere
	Solar Power - Calculator (Preview) http://www.mr4x4.com.au/solar-power-for-your-4x4/?utm_source=Pat+Callinan%27s+4X4+Adventures+Newsletter&utm_campaign=857cc3a553-Newsletter_106&;utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9f4ce577b0-857cc3a553-1320274...	Cupie	4	1521	10:12 AM May 2, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Water tanks . (Preview) Hello fellow caravaners .If there are any mathemeticians out there, can you tell me how many ltrs of water are in my tanks they measure .5 x .2 x1.3 .it will only be an approximate as the tanks have rounded edges ,baffles ect, and you cant fill to 100% anyway but just an approx. will do .I hope I have mad sen...	cruisaderhilton	5	935	09:38 PM May 2, 2015 by gollymolly
	Bush Hot Water System (Preview) http://eileenhughes.hubpages.com/hub/Create-your-own-bush-Hot-Water-system	Renfrew	6	1668	08:16 PM May 2, 2015 by hako
	12 pin plug/socket (Preview) hello people, We have just signed up for a new van and I would like to be ready, so does anybody out there know what pin positions are used for the AES fridge and ESC sway Control. thanks in advance Rod.	Rodtrish	8	1995	03:34 PM May 1, 2015 by BJG
	How many Lts of water per minute does the shower (Preview) Hi again, How many liters does the average shower use per minute in your van. Our new snail has 2 x 82 liter tanks. lambie wants her shower. The way she likes to use the shower we might need to refill in each country town. (Joke) I hope the shower rose is small. I might get a tub every Saturday night, if I...	Hey Jim	19	6521	05:22 PM Jun 10, 2015 by mr glassies
	Emergency evacuation from a van. (Preview) Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...	iana	9	1314	10:06 AM May 2, 2015 by iana
	Dometic diesel heater ? Is it working properly (Preview) We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...	jbrinks	4	881	02:46 PM May 6, 2015 by Two Strays
	First time Solar / battery user (Preview) Hi all, We will take delivery of our first caravan in December a Jayco Journey Outback pop top 17.55 comes with 120w solar panel / 100amp battery. If we run the fridge on gas ( has 2 x 9kg bottles) while overnight free camping. Can we run all the Led lighting as well as our 19" TV / Sat Dish .from the f...	Hey Jim	4	899	10:22 PM Apr 29, 2015 by Hey Jim
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