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meetoo · meetoo

I am in the midst of setting up the van up for 12 Volt. I 'm sure it is a personal thing and varies for everybody but can you give me some ideas please of what is perhaps the 'normal' number of days most 'nomads' 12 volt power supplies lasts for with their solar before they need to head for 240 volt? Freec...

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

Can any one tell me where to get a 12v screw jack to replace my jockey wheel? Not to actually replace it but to take its place during initial setup. I am continually having to remove my jockey wheel and reposition it to get enough height. The other day at work I saw an electronic screwjack fitted to a van and...

Karlene · Karlene

Our Lemair 2kg washing machine uses a large (60L) amount of water and weighs 16kgs (empty). I'd like to remove it to save weight, then replace it with a big bucket to wash and then use a separate dryer to spin the water out of the clothes. I see a thread from a couple of years ago about "The Laundry Pod...

gerard gue · gerard gue

When on the road is it better to recharge my iPad via a usbcar charger or via an inverter (pure sine) thank you and bye cheers

circlek · circlek

Hi, we have only just purchased our 2006 Jayco Stirling caravan, we haven't used it as yet, have only had it a few weeks. I notice that everytime I go inside, the light in the shower is on. We turn it off and the next time we go in, it's on again. Anyone know what the problem is?? Thanks.

Olley46 · Olley46

Would a IC 1500 Projecta battery charger be alright to charge 20AH Premium deep cycle Battery ,only 20 AH. Lance C.

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I have a 12 pin flat plug/socket and - in spite of bridging two of the 30amp connectors for the fridge (2 +ve and 2-ve) and van battery charging - I still have pin discolouration from overheating after a few hours on the road. I am aware that an Anderson plug/skt would solve the problem but I would like to av...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2014/the-weakest-link-47790

meetoo · meetoo

I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...

Collo · Collo

When free camping and you decide to turn in for the night...should I leave the gas hot water on or turn off. I'm guessing they operate like a domestic hws with a pilot light? Thanks, Collo.

My Beach Shak · My Beach Shak

I bought a 160W Folding solar panel with regulator for my van. On the last trip - last day - it fell flat from a gust of wind while I was elsewhere. When put up again I noticed a RED light on the regulator, Subsequent checks since I have been home show that the regulator has shorted... The distributor I bou...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, just got a reversing camera installed on our Triton - not a cheap one - decent size screen etc. But we are disappointed at the vision, or maybe the distortion (?) When looking at cars coming up behind us on the screen, they seem far away but looking back, they are just a couple of car lengths aw...

Jonathan · Jonathan

Hi Guys .. I have this stove in my Caravan (Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven) .. It's now just on 11 months old. Have had continuous problems with supply of gas to 2 of the 3 burners topside (not in the oven) .. These are the 2 larger burners .. the smaller burner has always worked when required. There are ti...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

My 2005 Jayco Heritage fibreglass van has lost the clear coat on one side wall but the other three walls are ok, has anyone experienced this and what can be done to fix it I await the wisdom of our members as I am sure you will know how to fix this problem.

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday, I collect old odd bod tools ,a number of my old time clients have ,over the years kindly offered me various items and I have restored them and have a large wall that I proudly display them. Yesterday an old chap gave me 4 items 3 of which I was familiar with ,however this small item has me baffled.I pl...

D and D · D and D

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=760509700653502

revemike · revemike

i am currently researching the purchase of a new tow tug. I currently tow my Retreat with a Prado and while it is doing the job okay the ball weight exceeds the legal limit (I have tried everything to reduce it but without success). To remain safe and legal I am going to upgrade... My intention is to eventu...

Gundog · Gundog

Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system

madcart · madcart

Hi how can I remove the grill on a 2014 ranger. I have removed the pins?? across the top plastic and the grill leans forward with the plastic still attached . Then I cannot see how it is attached at the bottom. The purpose of this is to check for obstructions / deris thanks Dizzy

Allany · Allany

I am looking for a camp type stove to run off the bayonet fitting on my van it needs to initally have its own regulator so that it will run off the van regulator when the hoses are changed i want a 2 burner stove with wind shield Allan

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	How Long. (Preview) I am in the midst of setting up the van up for 12 Volt. I 'm sure it is a personal thing and varies for everybody but can you give me some ideas please of what is perhaps the 'normal' number of days most 'nomads' 12 volt power supplies lasts for with their solar before they need to head for 240 volt? Freec...	meetoo	19	1668	07:35 PM Dec 5, 2014 by robo24
	Electric 12vDC screw jack and Masters generators. (Preview) Can any one tell me where to get a 12v screw jack to replace my jockey wheel? Not to actually replace it but to take its place during initial setup. I am continually having to remove my jockey wheel and reposition it to get enough height. The other day at work I saw an electronic screwjack fitted to a van and...	MarkandDeb	4	672	08:09 PM Nov 30, 2014 by Olley46
	Spin dryer for caravan (Preview) Our Lemair 2kg washing machine uses a large (60L) amount of water and weighs 16kgs (empty). I'd like to remove it to save weight, then replace it with a big bucket to wash and then use a separate dryer to spin the water out of the clothes. I see a thread from a couple of years ago about "The Laundry Pod...	Karlene	3	1237	03:18 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Karlene
	Best way to recharge an ipad (Preview) When on the road is it better to recharge my iPad via a usbcar charger or via an inverter (pure sine) thank you and bye cheers	gerard gue	11	1206	10:12 AM Dec 6, 2014 by patrolst
	Shower light in Jayco Stirling (Preview) Hi, we have only just purchased our 2006 Jayco Stirling caravan, we haven't used it as yet, have only had it a few weeks. I notice that everytime I go inside, the light in the shower is on. We turn it off and the next time we go in, it's on again. Anyone know what the problem is?? Thanks.	circlek	7	1236	07:43 AM Dec 1, 2014 by dorian
	Battery charger (Preview) Would a IC 1500 Projecta battery charger be alright to charge 20AH Premium deep cycle Battery ,only 20 AH. Lance C.	Olley46	2	682	08:48 PM Nov 29, 2014 by Olley46
	Best van plug/socket? (Preview) I have a 12 pin flat plug/socket and - in spite of bridging two of the 30amp connectors for the fridge (2 +ve and 2-ve) and van battery charging - I still have pin discolouration from overheating after a few hours on the road. I am aware that an Anderson plug/skt would solve the problem but I would like to av...	Stratman77	14	1586	09:22 PM Dec 4, 2014 by hako
	The weakest link AGAIN.... (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2014/the-weakest-link-47790	aussie_paul	3	980	07:40 PM Dec 3, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	12volt fitout on older van (Preview) I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...	meetoo	2	1587	08:18 PM Nov 28, 2014 by meetoo
	Gas Hot water . Leave on or not? (Preview) When free camping and you decide to turn in for the night...should I leave the gas hot water on or turn off. I'm guessing they operate like a domestic hws with a pilot light? Thanks, Collo.	Collo	17	1690	08:34 PM Nov 30, 2014 by Dunmowin
	SOLAR - Check your panel(s) Regulator (Preview) I bought a 160W Folding solar panel with regulator for my van. On the last trip - last day - it fell flat from a gust of wind while I was elsewhere. When put up again I noticed a RED light on the regulator, Subsequent checks since I have been home show that the regulator has shorted... The distributor I bou...	My Beach Shak	8	1482	06:24 PM Nov 28, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Reversing camera (Preview) Hi Campers, just got a reversing camera installed on our Triton - not a cheap one - decent size screen etc. But we are disappointed at the vision, or maybe the distortion (?) When looking at cars coming up behind us on the screen, they seem far away but looking back, they are just a couple of car lengths aw...	Jay-Jay	8	1246	12:17 AM Nov 28, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	RE: Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven combination .. (Preview) Hi Guys .. I have this stove in my Caravan (Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven) .. It's now just on 11 months old. Have had continuous problems with supply of gas to 2 of the 3 burners topside (not in the oven) .. These are the 2 larger burners .. the smaller burner has always worked when required. There are ti...	Jonathan	8	4123	07:48 AM Nov 29, 2014 by Jonathan
	Clear coat on Jayco van (Preview) My 2005 Jayco Heritage fibreglass van has lost the clear coat on one side wall but the other three walls are ok, has anyone experienced this and what can be done to fix it I await the wisdom of our members as I am sure you will know how to fix this problem.	aussietraveller	7	1097	12:02 AM Dec 12, 2014 by aussietraveller
	What does one use this for ? (Preview) Gday, I collect old odd bod tools ,a number of my old time clients have ,over the years kindly offered me various items and I have restored them and have a large wall that I proudly display them. Yesterday an old chap gave me 4 items 3 of which I was familiar with ,however this small item has me baffled.I pl...	moamajohn	16	2049	06:12 PM Nov 29, 2014 by exa41
	Light Bars and where they can be fitted (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=760509700653502	D and D	7	1395	07:25 PM Dec 8, 2014 by rockylizard
	Newton Metres question (Preview) i am currently researching the purchase of a new tow tug. I currently tow my Retreat with a Prado and while it is doing the job okay the ball weight exceeds the legal limit (I have tried everything to reduce it but without success). To remain safe and legal I am going to upgrade... My intention is to eventu...	revemike	7	1575	02:04 PM Nov 30, 2014 by revemike
	GPS Trackers (Preview) Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system	Gundog	1	594	06:51 AM Nov 26, 2014 by dorian
	Ranger grill removal (Preview) Hi how can I remove the grill on a 2014 ranger. I have removed the pins?? across the top plastic and the grill leans forward with the plastic still attached . Then I cannot see how it is attached at the bottom. The purpose of this is to check for obstructions / deris thanks Dizzy	madcart	2	917	10:34 AM Nov 27, 2014 by madcart
	portable stove (Preview) I am looking for a camp type stove to run off the bayonet fitting on my van it needs to initally have its own regulator so that it will run off the van regulator when the hoses are changed i want a 2 burner stove with wind shield Allan	Allany	11	2106	10:47 PM Nov 27, 2014 by D and D
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