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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

Allany · Allany

I am thinking of gas heating for my vanWho has one installed?I am looking for brands and costs pleaseDid anyone install it themselves except gas connection?Allan

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

I received excellent service recently when I emailed Westar Truck Centre for a cabin lens for my Isuzu Elf. Not only did they research the vehicle by the VIN that I supplied, but they found the appropriate part for the N-Series equivalent, emailed me a fixed price quote (good price, too), and COD couri...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

I have an 800 watt pure sine wave invertor installed under one of our dining suites and leave it constantly switched on and a multi-board plugged into it. We keep our two laptops almost constantly plugged into it. Our power either comes from 240 mains or solar via batteries or Anderson plug to tow veh...

Plendo · Plendo

This thread is transferred out of a thread by Iana which was initially started as a general discussion on solar panels, addressing aspects of a split system install were taking the thread off topic, so I have moved it to a separate thread. While initially answering a question from Reed, others are of c...

barina · barina

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Top-Seller-Sine-Wave-150-300W-Power-Inverter-w-USB-12V-240V-Car-Boat-Caravan-/261460619103?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&;hash=item3ce0446f5f

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

Hi. Looking for an operator manual for an Isuzu Elf truck, so I can work out what the AT Mode switch is, and other things. Am prepping it for a 1500k trip. In a perfect world, I am seeking a manual for an Outback Express but from what I've seen on some other sites, such a beast doesn't exist. Thanks in advanc...

iana · iana

My thread on "Do Solar panels really Work" seems to have lost the topic a little, so I'm starting a new one. It appears the average fit-out of panels is about 250W and it seems two deep cycle batteries of about 100 AH each. However the way I see it, the batteries are charged by the towing vehicle...

ironhore · ironhore

Was hoping to find out from this learned forum if a 240 watt solar panel and 130 ah battery will be able to supply a45lt engel as a stand alone freezer without having to use mains power or genie ??? Thanks in advance mick (we are about to start our big lap on Thursday )

iana · iana

Just going through the components of a van I may get built, I notice in the standard specs they list a 12 volt compressor type fridge. Option is the three way absorption type fridge. Now I know the obvious, I had a three way in my camper trailer, but I am wondering what the advantages of one type over the oth...

Trevor law · Trevor law

I lost my trailer plug whilst travelling this morning .Come to wire a new one connected all wires all working .But I have 2 large wires which i don't know were they go can any help

lockie and me · lockie and me

I have 5000 w gen it makes a bit of noise / so I run it between 2am and 4am when everyone is asleep as not to annoy anyone // But it still causes trouble,, sorry for that,, I have bought 2 80 watt panels and all the gear // the trouble is the panels have front and back stamped on them.. The problem is which way d...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

In the lastest Caravan and Motorhome magazine (which should have been available on-line at least a year ago for use travellers to access as they are published!!), on pg 16 in the Letters to the Editor, is a pic of a professionally made "breather that runs between the toilet cassette and the outsi...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2174	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	1556	07:43 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Blues Man
	Tow ball ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.	legendgj	38	4384	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	1261	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	9579	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	2245	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	2606	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	988	08:51 PM Jan 7, 2015 by ABOUT
	Gas Heating (Preview) I am thinking of gas heating for my vanWho has one installed?I am looking for brands and costs pleaseDid anyone install it themselves except gas connection?Allan	Allany	7	723	06:08 PM Feb 1, 2015 by mr glassies
	Isuzu Elf parts with great service... (Preview) I received excellent service recently when I emailed Westar Truck Centre for a cabin lens for my Isuzu Elf. Not only did they research the vehicle by the VIN that I supplied, but they found the appropriate part for the N-Series equivalent, emailed me a fixed price quote (good price, too), and COD couri...	Jim Moon	1	483	06:03 PM Jan 7, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Invertors turned on 24/7 (Preview) I have an 800 watt pure sine wave invertor installed under one of our dining suites and leave it constantly switched on and a multi-board plugged into it. We keep our two laptops almost constantly plugged into it. Our power either comes from 240 mains or solar via batteries or Anderson plug to tow veh...	Bruce and Bev	8	1471	09:27 PM Jan 7, 2015 by in transit
	Split System Power Consumption. (Preview) This thread is transferred out of a thread by Iana which was initially started as a general discussion on solar panels, addressing aspects of a split system install were taking the thread off topic, so I have moved it to a separate thread. While initially answering a question from Reed, others are of c...	Plendo	15	2135	01:28 PM Jan 7, 2015 by Plendo
	Sine wave inverter (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Top-Seller-Sine-Wave-150-300W-Power-Inverter-w-USB-12V-240V-Car-Boat-Caravan-/261460619103?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&;hash=item3ce0446f5f	barina	13	1576	11:38 AM Jan 6, 2015 by Russue
	Operator Manual for Isuzu Elf (4wd pref)... (Preview) Hi. Looking for an operator manual for an Isuzu Elf truck, so I can work out what the AT Mode switch is, and other things. Am prepping it for a 1500k trip. In a perfect world, I am seeking a manual for an Outback Express but from what I've seen on some other sites, such a beast doesn't exist. Thanks in advanc...	Jim Moon	2	759	08:12 PM Jan 3, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	More on solar panels (Preview) My thread on "Do Solar panels really Work" seems to have lost the topic a little, so I'm starting a new one. It appears the average fit-out of panels is about 250W and it seems two deep cycle batteries of about 100 AH each. However the way I see it, the batteries are charged by the towing vehicle...	iana	25	1806	09:18 PM Jan 5, 2015 by iana
	Engel as freezer (Preview) Was hoping to find out from this learned forum if a 240 watt solar panel and 130 ah battery will be able to supply a45lt engel as a stand alone freezer without having to use mains power or genie ??? Thanks in advance mick (we are about to start our big lap on Thursday )	ironhore	12	2742	11:45 PM Dec 29, 2018 by Gam
	Caravan Fridge Types (Preview) Just going through the components of a van I may get built, I notice in the standard specs they list a 12 volt compressor type fridge. Option is the three way absorption type fridge. Now I know the obvious, I had a three way in my camper trailer, but I am wondering what the advantages of one type over the oth...	iana	14	2991	10:01 PM Jan 6, 2015 by SnowT
	7 pin round trailer plug (Preview) I lost my trailer plug whilst travelling this morning .Come to wire a new one connected all wires all working .But I have 2 large wires which i don't know were they go can any help	Trevor law	5	838	12:28 AM Jan 8, 2015 by snapper49
	new at this changing from gen to sola (Preview) I have 5000 w gen it makes a bit of noise / so I run it between 2am and 4am when everyone is asleep as not to annoy anyone // But it still causes trouble,, sorry for that,, I have bought 2 80 watt panels and all the gear // the trouble is the panels have front and back stamped on them.. The problem is which way d...	lockie and me	26	1432	04:05 PM Jan 9, 2015 by Radar
	SOG cassette toilet ventiliation system (Preview) In the lastest Caravan and Motorhome magazine (which should have been available on-line at least a year ago for use travellers to access as they are published!!), on pg 16 in the Letters to the Editor, is a pic of a professionally made "breather that runs between the toilet cassette and the outsi...	Bruce and Bev	20	3259	09:34 AM Apr 14, 2015 by dutchy100
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