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NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I did a search on awnings but didn't really get the answer I am looking for. All I want is some opinions on the best quality awning. The one on the van stretched so much in the recent storm it is no longer serviceable. Only had it replaced a little over 12 months ago. I wonder if a stretched awning is covered b...

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Looking to purchase a Gold Star caravan and would like to hear from any body that,s bought one. Would you recommend or not. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Phil.

gregnshas · gregnshas

I have an induction plate, which has adjustable Watt control, from 500w 1000w 1500w and 2000w. then also variable temp control from 65deg to 220deg. Can some one tell me what the different Watt setting do?. Cheers Greg -- Edited by gregnshas on Friday 24th of April 2015 11:30:24 AM

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Hi all I've read some older posts (in Nomad Forums) regarding generators and the consensus seems to favour the Honda. I've always been a bit of an overkill kind of bloke and based on an old electrical usage formula of "three times the power rating of the item" I feel the 2.0kw unit that a lot o...

rodge · rodge

Hi All, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and it was working fine. Last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick error light flashes w...

robo24 · robo24

We are experiencing problems with fridge not going onto gas at free camp.Failure comes on bright and gas indicator appears to have a very faint glow.All other gas appliances are working ok.The fride will go to battery but not gas.Any ideas?

gollymolly · gollymolly

We have been looking at diesel heating for the caravan as we are heading to Tassie to work over the winter. I know we will have to put in a diesel tank but now we are starting to think maybe a gas heater as we already have the gas bottles. We are in Woodend Victoria at present so wouldnt find it hard to get the g...

Nomes · Nomes

I have read everything possible but not sure I completely understand. This inverter seems very reasonable to me at $245 and the company is Australian. Maybe too cheap?1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V VP Quick OverviewThis 8ZED 1000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter (2000W Peak) provides powe...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello fellow travellers, I have had my van parked up at home here at Malanda in Nth Queensland for 6-7 months .The water tanks have been 1/2 full in that time and we have been using the van to shower in while we renovate the bathroom in the house ,the yard hose is connected to the van and we have been using it t...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

looking at putting solar onto van looking at something off ebay, its only to do lights, fridge, and tv the battery that is on van is a DC 12v 115 and it does every thing we want it to do, just have to find a way to charge it while camping ,and daylight is free so what size panel should i be looking at getting than...

Gazwanna · Gazwanna

Hi Folks, We have a 1987 Viscount Grand Tourer. We are doing a bit of renovating on it and our main problem at the moment is hot water. In Queensland the rules on gas hot water systems have become very strict so we have had to remove our Paloma Gas Hot water system. We are wondering if anyone has installed...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any member bought one of these off ebay Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer Gun

gailhayd · gailhayd

We have a new Trumo E2400 gas heater to instal in our Jayco Starcraft - can anyone advise if it is ok to instal the heater under the double bed and next to the dual batteries?

D and D · D and D

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aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am considering redoing my genset box on the A frame BUT it is difficult to keep the WDH chains vertical. I thought (now that's a worry) I read somewhere that there are different lengths of the WDH bars. I cannot seem to find that info now. Tried the HR website. Aussie Paul.

Horse · Horse

If you have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ltz like I do it would be a good idea to check the bushes on the rear springs . I just had mine replaced because thay were split and falling apart .10 months old 27000 km ..Great ..

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

To the person wanting to put tent pegs in using coach screws. Forget about cordless drills ,what about a good old speed brace with a 1/2 inch socket . Easier to store away & less expensive. You have probably got one already. -- Edited by cruisaderhilton on Monday 20th of April 2015 01:43:19 PM -- E...

TA · TA

Hello to all I have just had a 3inch stainless steel exhaust system and the chip fitted to my 2001 Prado 3 l turbo diesel i was told better power and better fuel accomomy on our recent trip to Corowa boy i couldn't believe the amount of black smoke the old Prado was blowing out i have removed the chip now no s...

peter1 · peter1

Hi all I fitted a webasco diesel heater to my Pheonix caravan some 3 years ago and it has worked really well in this time. I checked the manual recently to see if any servicing or basic maintenance was required on the unit but found nothing under either heading. So I am wondering does anyone have any knowl...

Griddy · Griddy

My avan hot water tank has had the gong and the system needs replacing. It is used only for hat water at the sink. Has anyone installed one and do they heat up to a satisfactory temp. for the dishes? If I put it in, I thought the fridge could come out and a hole could be cut in that wall to remove the leaking tan...

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	Good quality awning (Preview) I did a search on awnings but didn't really get the answer I am looking for. All I want is some opinions on the best quality awning. The one on the van stretched so much in the recent storm it is no longer serviceable. Only had it replaced a little over 12 months ago. I wonder if a stretched awning is covered b...	NeilandRaine	2	578	04:15 PM Apr 27, 2015 by Gus1949
	Gold Star caravan? (Preview) Looking to purchase a Gold Star caravan and would like to hear from any body that,s bought one. Would you recommend or not. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Phil.	Phil Owen	1	734	02:39 PM Apr 27, 2015 by usedtobe
	Induction Plate (Preview) I have an induction plate, which has adjustable Watt control, from 500w 1000w 1500w and 2000w. then also variable temp control from 65deg to 220deg. Can some one tell me what the different Watt setting do?. Cheers Greg -- Edited by gregnshas on Friday 24th of April 2015 11:30:24 AM	gregnshas	4	1153	07:55 AM Apr 27, 2015 by gregnshas
	Generator - the search continues! (Preview) Hi all I've read some older posts (in Nomad Forums) regarding generators and the consensus seems to favour the Honda. I've always been a bit of an overkill kind of bloke and based on an old electrical usage formula of "three times the power rating of the item" I feel the 2.0kw unit that a lot o...	PurgaEd	15	2257	05:53 PM Apr 26, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Waeco CDF35 will not cool (Preview) Hi All, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and it was working fine. Last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick error light flashes w...	rodge	3	1393	07:38 PM Apr 25, 2015 by DeBe
	dometic 3 wat fridge/freezer (Preview) We are experiencing problems with fridge not going onto gas at free camp.Failure comes on bright and gas indicator appears to have a very faint glow.All other gas appliances are working ok.The fride will go to battery but not gas.Any ideas?	robo24	2	602	08:59 AM Apr 25, 2015 by robo24
	Gas heating v Diesel Heating (Preview) We have been looking at diesel heating for the caravan as we are heading to Tassie to work over the winter. I know we will have to put in a diesel tank but now we are starting to think maybe a gas heater as we already have the gas bottles. We are in Woodend Victoria at present so wouldnt find it hard to get the g...	gollymolly	12	1817	10:06 PM Apr 24, 2015 by Magyar Connection
	Is this Inverter ok for me? (Preview) I have read everything possible but not sure I completely understand. This inverter seems very reasonable to me at $245 and the company is Australian. Maybe too cheap?1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V VP Quick OverviewThis 8ZED 1000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter (2000W Peak) provides powe...	Nomes	4	1272	08:48 AM Apr 24, 2015 by Nomes
	Purify water tanks. (Preview) Hello fellow travellers, I have had my van parked up at home here at Malanda in Nth Queensland for 6-7 months .The water tanks have been 1/2 full in that time and we have been using the van to shower in while we renovate the bathroom in the house ,the yard hose is connected to the van and we have been using it t...	cruisaderhilton	10	1796	03:51 PM Apr 23, 2015 by banjo
	What size solar panel (Preview) looking at putting solar onto van looking at something off ebay, its only to do lights, fridge, and tv the battery that is on van is a DC 12v 115 and it does every thing we want it to do, just have to find a way to charge it while camping ,and daylight is free so what size panel should i be looking at getting than...	Cowboy7307	7	986	10:55 AM Apr 23, 2015 by Cowboy7307
	Eco Instant Hot Water Heater (Preview) Hi Folks, We have a 1987 Viscount Grand Tourer. We are doing a bit of renovating on it and our main problem at the moment is hot water. In Queensland the rules on gas hot water systems have become very strict so we have had to remove our Paloma Gas Hot water system. We are wondering if anyone has installed...	Gazwanna	5	2596	07:50 PM Apr 22, 2015 by terrytravellingman
	temp gun (Preview) hi all has any member bought one of these off ebay Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer Gun	snap1946	18	1707	06:40 PM Apr 22, 2015 by snap1946
	Trumo Gas Heater (Preview) We have a new Trumo E2400 gas heater to instal in our Jayco Starcraft - can anyone advise if it is ok to instal the heater under the double bed and next to the dual batteries?	gailhayd	5	1110	03:49 PM Apr 22, 2015 by gailhayd
	Lithium Ion Batteries - Maybe not so far away (Preview) http://offgridquest.com/news/tesla-motors-announc...	D and D	14	1723	08:56 AM Apr 22, 2015 by Dav4Cris
	Hayman Reece WDH bar lengths... (Preview) I am considering redoing my genset box on the A frame BUT it is difficult to keep the WDH chains vertical. I thought (now that's a worry) I read somewhere that there are different lengths of the WDH bars. I cannot seem to find that info now. Tried the HR website. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	19	1953	02:18 PM Apr 21, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Colorado bushes (Preview) If you have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ltz like I do it would be a good idea to check the bushes on the rear springs . I just had mine replaced because thay were split and falling apart .10 months old 27000 km ..Great ..	Horse	6	740	01:08 PM Apr 21, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Driving tent pegs (Preview) To the person wanting to put tent pegs in using coach screws. Forget about cordless drills ,what about a good old speed brace with a 1/2 inch socket . Easier to store away & less expensive. You have probably got one already. -- Edited by cruisaderhilton on Monday 20th of April 2015 01:43:19 PM -- E...	cruisaderhilton	20	2628	01:03 PM Apr 21, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Blowing Smoke (Preview) Hello to all I have just had a 3inch stainless steel exhaust system and the chip fitted to my 2001 Prado 3 l turbo diesel i was told better power and better fuel accomomy on our recent trip to Corowa boy i couldn't believe the amount of black smoke the old Prado was blowing out i have removed the chip now no s...	TA	15	4213	10:40 PM Apr 19, 2015 by KevKim37
	Webasco Diesel heater (Preview) Hi all I fitted a webasco diesel heater to my Pheonix caravan some 3 years ago and it has worked really well in this time. I checked the manual recently to see if any servicing or basic maintenance was required on the unit but found nothing under either heading. So I am wondering does anyone have any knowl...	peter1	3	1015	07:37 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Dunmowin
	eco instant hot water (Preview) My avan hot water tank has had the gong and the system needs replacing. It is used only for hat water at the sink. Has anyone installed one and do they heat up to a satisfactory temp. for the dishes? If I put it in, I thought the fridge could come out and a hole could be cut in that wall to remove the leaking tan...	Griddy	16	1640	01:11 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Phil C
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