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alwon · alwon

Have a Dometic 3 way fridge in my Matilda M/H which works ok in gas or 240v but does not appear to work on 12v. The circuit for the fridge also contains something called a battery saver (orange light) not sure if this is having an effect on the fridge. There is a lot of comment about 12v using a lot of battery...

GARRIE · GARRIE

Just new Grey Nomads with a Toyota Coaster. Can anyone tell me from their experiences, the length of hose possibly needed for accessing Grey Water Dump Points, both in Caravan Parks and Free-Camp sites. The company from whom we purchased our Motorhome are quite difficult to deal with and provided no...

in transit · in transit

When the flush button is pressed water races around the top of the bowl, and apparently assisted by centrifugal force some of it escapes from the bowl. Although it is clean we end up with a wet floor. I don't remember this being a problem until recently and I can't see any way of adjusting the pressure, vo...

Giddayjen · Giddayjen

Hi all, we're proposing to take the tyres off our dual axle 24 ft van and place it up on chocks. Has anyone done this? Any problems encountered?

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

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...

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

iana · iana

Do you use the radio if you have one mounted in the van, or do you just tune into a station on the digital TV? If I was to set out specs for a van to be made, is the radio worth the cost?

iana · iana

Are roof mounted air conditioners noisy, and are they noisier than domestic units mounted on the end of the van.

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

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

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...

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...

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.

Stl · Stl

Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...

Stl · Stl

Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...

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...

OMD · OMD

Hi every one, have just received my above charger and will be installing myself, one question I have that someone may be able to answer. it has mppt solar regulator built in so if I plug my panels into it do I need to by pass the regulator on the panels. cheers OMD ( pete )

Possum3 · Possum3

I have the ESC fitted to my Avida Sapphire - the LED indicator lights on drawbar are permantly on when 12 pin plug is inserted, even when ignition is off - is this normal? Even though this is a small draw on power it is my belief that ESC should not draw power without ignition - Avida claim normal and wil...

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	Dometic 3 way fridge (Preview) Have a Dometic 3 way fridge in my Matilda M/H which works ok in gas or 240v but does not appear to work on 12v. The circuit for the fridge also contains something called a battery saver (orange light) not sure if this is having an effect on the fridge. There is a lot of comment about 12v using a lot of battery...	alwon	7	1519	09:01 PM May 4, 2015 by pricey43
	DUMP POINTS. GREY WATER HOSES. (Preview) Just new Grey Nomads with a Toyota Coaster. Can anyone tell me from their experiences, the length of hose possibly needed for accessing Grey Water Dump Points, both in Caravan Parks and Free-Camp sites. The company from whom we purchased our Motorhome are quite difficult to deal with and provided no...	GARRIE	11	2663	10:11 AM May 4, 2015 by robo24
	Thetford cassette toilet (Preview) When the flush button is pressed water races around the top of the bowl, and apparently assisted by centrifugal force some of it escapes from the bowl. Although it is clean we end up with a wet floor. I don't remember this being a problem until recently and I can't see any way of adjusting the pressure, vo...	in transit	19	5174	09:49 AM May 4, 2015 by robo24
	Putting a van up on chocks (Preview) Hi all, we're proposing to take the tyres off our dual axle 24 ft van and place it up on chocks. Has anyone done this? Any problems encountered?	Giddayjen	13	1364	09:45 AM May 4, 2015 by robo24
	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	1994	07:17 AM May 4, 2015 by sandsmere
	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	1819	11:10 PM May 3, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	871	03:37 PM May 3, 2015 by gemmybob
	Do you use the radio (Preview) Do you use the radio if you have one mounted in the van, or do you just tune into a station on the digital TV? If I was to set out specs for a van to be made, is the radio worth the cost?	iana	22	1952	12:42 PM May 3, 2015 by Cloak
	Roof mounted air-conditioners. (Preview) Are roof mounted air conditioners noisy, and are they noisier than domestic units mounted on the end of the van.	iana	21	7756	06:10 AM May 3, 2015 by jonathan
	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	1032	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	1731	08:16 PM May 2, 2015 by hako
	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	1012	08:05 PM May 2, 2015 by hako
	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	1647	10:12 AM May 2, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	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	1406	10:06 AM May 2, 2015 by iana
	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	2069	03:34 PM May 1, 2015 by BJG
	Use by date on oils (Preview) Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...	Stl	28	2472	01:52 AM May 1, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	DSC indicator BT50 2012 (Preview) Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...	Stl	4	2463	12:13 PM Apr 30, 2015 by Stl
	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	963	10:22 PM Apr 29, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Redarc bcdc charger system (Preview) Hi every one, have just received my above charger and will be installing myself, one question I have that someone may be able to answer. it has mppt solar regulator built in so if I plug my panels into it do I need to by pass the regulator on the panels. cheers OMD ( pete )	OMD	4	587	01:37 PM Apr 29, 2015 by oldtrack123
	ALKO ESC (Preview) I have the ESC fitted to my Avida Sapphire - the LED indicator lights on drawbar are permantly on when 12 pin plug is inserted, even when ignition is off - is this normal? Even though this is a small draw on power it is my belief that ESC should not draw power without ignition - Avida claim normal and wil...	Possum3	7	1738	09:51 PM Apr 28, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
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