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DeBe · DeBe

Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.

Woolly · Woolly

We were originally going to have solar fitted to our campervan but are now considering a portable system. Our batteries already charge while driving & this is as a back up if we decide to park for a day or 2. Generally with work we only get a few days off at a time so we do a lot of driving and don't spend th...

Phil charters · Phil charters

Hi I am new whole thing and I have just purchased a Yamaha 2.4 generator. Researched the unit well but not where to to store it for transportation. Are thes alright to cary in the car or caravan? Phil

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we are looking at getting Uhf for the car ,do i buy a hand set, or a complete built in one , it will only be used every now and then while we are travelling. if i was to buy just a couple of hand sets what size or power would be ok I have never used any thing like this before, thanks

kiwijims · kiwijims

"HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...

gailhayd · gailhayd

Looking at having Ace Auto Electrics from Cranbourne instal an additional solar panel and 12v points for our van - has anyone had any experience with this Company?

frangipani · frangipani

Realised that rain water is coming thru the gap that has tht white paper looking filter that goes into the rangehood, had a look, its that big white cap on the roof. Question. Can I seal around that cap or should I buy a new one? Any hints would be appreciated- Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 11th of J...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I have 3 x 120ah Batteries probably 12 - 18 mths old , how do I test them too make sure they are all working evenly and that 1 isn't labouring. Just recently purchased this Motorhome and it has the Drifter Pro Battery monitor showing me the status of the Batteries. Does this system read all 3 Batteries or on...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We have both our hard floor camper as well as a tandem trailer with our boat.What I would like to know is, do the caravans set up with tandem bogies suffer from tire wear/ bad camber like our boat trailer. Or are they engineered more up market? For years we have trailered our boat across australia t...

revemike · revemike

I have a friend who is having issues with his TrailerMate. This is what he has told me.... I wonder if anyone can offer a solution? "Trailmate does not go up or down with the pump handle. Have bleed air from the cylinder and checked fluid level ( it was down so refilled to within 20mm of top as instruct...

frangipani · frangipani

Thw window above the sink is letting rain in, question, do I have to remove the existing seal around the window, or can I put the Sica Flex straight over it? Now be kind, this is the first time doing this, -Fran

wanderer51957 · wanderer51957

Hello all, here is my question. I have a Toyota Coaster setup. It is running 24v system as normal and I am running 12v for accessory, since it is hard to find 24v accessories, so for my secondary batteries system is 2 x 120ah batteries together. Now I would like to keep an eye on the voltage on them so I want t...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

I'm looking to get a alarm for my ute canopy does any of you has an idea for what to get Thanks John

gollymolly · gollymolly

I drive Rod mad as this is my favourite site. I am always going come and have a look at this or that.As a female I have enjoyed the tech questions,answers. Although I dont post anything I love to read the comments.

legendgj · legendgj

Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

We are new at this caravaning thing and as with anything new there's always lots of people wanting to offer advice, tell you what you need, tell you what you don't need etc. Problem is... some of them don't have the experience to be telling you anything. We'll sort it out as we go, but the one thing that is c...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I want to change to a 12 volt fridge. i'm looking at the 65 litre waeco or the 80 litre engel. They're the smallest with enclosed freezer. They would both work with my solar, battery set up. From comments on forums they both seem to have their own problems. The waeco lets the freezer temperature rise in co...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I've tried searching past posts but can't find , how do you determine the size of a regulator needed . I have 400w of solar through a 30a reg , I want to add another 100w panel , will the 30a reg handle the extra 100w. I have 3 x 120a/h batteries. Thanks

ABOUT · ABOUT

Dose anyone know if is best to replace the whole filter or just new seal and filter I believe ours was over tightened when service as a weep has now became a fountain, WITH THANKS

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	ENGEL MRFT-5400-G4 comp failure (Preview) Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.	DeBe	8	2441	06:07 PM Jan 15, 2015 by DeBe
	Portable Solar Panel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We were originally going to have solar fitted to our campervan but are now considering a portable system. Our batteries already charge while driving & this is as a back up if we decide to park for a day or 2. Generally with work we only get a few days off at a time so we do a lot of driving and don't spend th...	Woolly	38	3504	12:59 PM Oct 12, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Where to store a generator ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi I am new whole thing and I have just purchased a Yamaha 2.4 generator. Researched the unit well but not where to to store it for transportation. Are thes alright to cary in the car or caravan? Phil	Phil charters	47	5854	08:34 PM Feb 3, 2015 by Phil charters
	UHF radio For car (Preview) we are looking at getting Uhf for the car ,do i buy a hand set, or a complete built in one , it will only be used every now and then while we are travelling. if i was to buy just a couple of hand sets what size or power would be ok I have never used any thing like this before, thanks	Cowboy7307	10	1135	01:27 PM Jan 15, 2015 by msg
	NISSAN PATROL SPEEDO TROUBLES (Preview) "HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...	kiwijims	21	4704	10:18 PM Jan 19, 2015 by hako
	Solar Panel & 12v Points Installation (Preview) Looking at having Ace Auto Electrics from Cranbourne instal an additional solar panel and 12v points for our van - has anyone had any experience with this Company?	gailhayd	2	688	05:42 PM Jan 13, 2015 by george57
	water coming from rangehood cap (Preview) Realised that rain water is coming thru the gap that has tht white paper looking filter that goes into the rangehood, had a look, its that big white cap on the roof. Question. Can I seal around that cap or should I buy a new one? Any hints would be appreciated- Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 11th of J...	frangipani	4	823	10:53 PM Jan 11, 2015 by frangipani
	Testing House Batteries (Preview) I have 3 x 120ah Batteries probably 12 - 18 mths old , how do I test them too make sure they are all working evenly and that 1 isn't labouring. Just recently purchased this Motorhome and it has the Drifter Pro Battery monitor showing me the status of the Batteries. Does this system read all 3 Batteries or on...	goldcoaster	8	1397	09:06 AM Jan 14, 2015 by Gus1949
	Tyre wear on tandem trailers (Preview) Hi all, We have both our hard floor camper as well as a tandem trailer with our boat.What I would like to know is, do the caravans set up with tandem bogies suffer from tire wear/ bad camber like our boat trailer. Or are they engineered more up market? For years we have trailered our boat across australia t...	Hey Jim	10	4694	09:27 AM Jan 22, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Issue wit Trailermate (Preview) I have a friend who is having issues with his TrailerMate. This is what he has told me.... I wonder if anyone can offer a solution? "Trailmate does not go up or down with the pump handle. Have bleed air from the cylinder and checked fluid level ( it was down so refilled to within 20mm of top as instruct...	revemike	15	2771	09:30 PM Jan 20, 2015 by revemike
	Leaking Window Seal (Preview) Thw window above the sink is letting rain in, question, do I have to remove the existing seal around the window, or can I put the Sica Flex straight over it? Now be kind, this is the first time doing this, -Fran	frangipani	11	1238	08:13 PM Jan 12, 2015 by frangipani
	Voltage Gauges (Preview) Hello all, here is my question. I have a Toyota Coaster setup. It is running 24v system as normal and I am running 12v for accessory, since it is hard to find 24v accessories, so for my secondary batteries system is 2 x 120ah batteries together. Now I would like to keep an eye on the voltage on them so I want t...	wanderer51957	24	1665	04:33 PM Jan 11, 2015 by wanderer51957
	alarm for canopy (Preview) I'm looking to get a alarm for my ute canopy does any of you has an idea for what to get Thanks John	Cruising Cruze	10	2168	06:17 PM Jan 17, 2015 by mr glassies
	I love this site (Preview) I drive Rod mad as this is my favourite site. I am always going come and have a look at this or that.As a female I have enjoyed the tech questions,answers. Although I dont post anything I love to read the comments.	gollymolly	8	1555	07:43 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Blues Man
	Tow ball ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.	legendgj	38	4374	11:47 AM Jan 17, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Generator V Solar. (Preview) We are new at this caravaning thing and as with anything new there's always lots of people wanting to offer advice, tell you what you need, tell you what you don't need etc. Problem is... some of them don't have the experience to be telling you anything. We'll sort it out as we go, but the one thing that is c...	DUSTYRHODES	6	1260	04:42 PM Jan 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leaf springs and Air bag suspension. (Preview) Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...	DUSTYRHODES	22	9539	11:03 AM Jan 11, 2015 by mr glassies
	Upright 12 volt fridge (Preview) I want to change to a 12 volt fridge. i'm looking at the 65 litre waeco or the 80 litre engel. They're the smallest with enclosed freezer. They would both work with my solar, battery set up. From comments on forums they both seem to have their own problems. The waeco lets the freezer temperature rise in co...	wasn_me	5	2244	03:53 PM Jan 13, 2015 by wasn_me
	Solar regulator (Preview) I've tried searching past posts but can't find , how do you determine the size of a regulator needed . I have 400w of solar through a 30a reg , I want to add another 100w panel , will the 30a reg handle the extra 100w. I have 3 x 120a/h batteries. Thanks	goldcoaster	23	2590	06:20 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Leaking fuel filter on FIAT DUCATO (Preview) Dose anyone know if is best to replace the whole filter or just new seal and filter I believe ours was over tightened when service as a weep has now became a fountain, WITH THANKS	ABOUT	5	986	08:51 PM Jan 7, 2015 by ABOUT
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