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Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey everyone Im having some power issues and not very knowledgeable in this area so would love any advice or support to help me troubleshoot. When I turn my generator on its not moving the battery monitor gauge to show that I have power however the generator is providing enough power to charge my microw...

Jayel · Jayel

I have a major problem with the 12v Carefree awning (length 4.5mt) on my 11yr-old Jayco Conquest motorhome. It 'reluctantly and noisily' extends out only about a half-metre and then no further. I have been told that the shaft is probably damaged. I am resigned to replacing it but I'm not keen to get a...

Muskat55 · Muskat55

There has been a serious fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum last night. Over half a million dollars damage reported. Terry the owner used to be a member of this forum. Very sad news.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-03/catl-announces-battery-to-make-electric-aviation-possible/102289310At a recent Shanghai auto expo, the world's largest battery maker unve...

anolphart · anolphart

Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...

MickandJacki · MickandJacki

We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?

aastek · aastek

Can anyone tell me how to changeout the battery in my Breaksafe 6000 system. I am assuming that it is the internal battery that is shot as no matter how long I leave it in charge, the the test light stays on red when pressed. Additionally there is a slight buzzing sound coming from the box.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all any one running one of these and are they any good Dometic CFF45 Fridge Freezercheers snap

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/catl-launches-condensed-battery/

Ian52 · Ian52

I have a thetford N604M.3F which works on 240 & battery when driving. When chsnged to gas it gets up to temp but then will not turn back on & everything defrosts.Had gas checked & cleaned all parts pilot light stays on When turned to high it starts again but freezes everything. Turn down to m...

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

This issue is explained in the user manual. That is the adjusting control (remote head) is installed where the plastic is too thick. I've done a video (click link below) that shows the problem. An easy fix is to put a bit of something (cardboard) in the knob to raise it up on the spindle. Cheers Tony. [vi...

Valkie · Valkie

Hi Guys; This may be a little out there, but since purchasing my 4X4 i have found that tyre pressure is critical to its handling. Additionally, I noticed a slight pull to the right at 100kph a few months back and stupidly ignored it. The massive bang accompanied with a steering difficulty (nothing dan...

Gundog · Gundog

Interesting the LDV eT60 @ $93,000 is a fit for a tradie or grey nomad ?The eT60 is based on a regular T60 Max Pro, which costs $43,148 for private buyers when paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Pro trim level is the entry-point to the T60 model range and unlike more expensive Luxe versions, i...

Craig1 · Craig1

This is all that holds the roof J bracket on, 2 screws that barely make it through the actual roof extrusion. But they use two per bracket, so that works

Ronzo · Ronzo

I have a south facing side of my van where the white silicon sealant around by boot has turned black with mould. Other than cut and scrape it out and replace it, is there easier or simpler solutions Looking fw to hearing from you guys out there Regards Ron

Dougwe · Dougwe

As the system/network should be good enough to give us a great signal at all times. I have just added a Cel Fi Go signal booster to the aluminium tent. Why I hear you ask? well, ever since late 2019 I have not had good Telstra cover on my phone or Wifi device. Other carriers are no different in the areas I hav...

Trew · Trew

Hello, best way to set up reverse cameras on towing vehicle and caravan to run off 1 monitor. Any suggestions please?

Gundog · Gundog

I'm well and truley over using Nappisan in our cassette, it's useless and does next to nothing. So after seeing a facebook post about using dishwasher tablets to clean a home toilet work(maybe?). So I wondered what would be the result if dishwasher tablet was used, I grabbed a 40 pack of Coles Ultra Dis...

Are We Lost · Are We Lost

Following the discussion on use of Napisan type products, I thought this may be a good complementary subject. I know many drop the used toilet paper in a bin to be later packaged and disposed of. I suppose putting it out with the garbage is a lesser undesirable than disposable nappies. But I have never b...

Hitting the road · Hitting the road

I know there are a number of Tech savvy members here...so thought I would ask a question. I initially upgraded my JJOB from 1 x 100 amp AGM to 2 x 140 amp AGM, at the same time I added an external 30 amp MPPT solar regulator and an external Anderson plug so as to be able to connect additional solar being the van...

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	Generator not moving the Battery monitor gauge/limited power coming in (Preview) Hey everyone Im having some power issues and not very knowledgeable in this area so would love any advice or support to help me troubleshoot. When I turn my generator on its not moving the battery monitor gauge to show that I have power however the generator is providing enough power to charge my microw...	Tamsun	16	3800	12:31 AM May 10, 2023 by Aus-Kiwi
	Awning Problem (Preview) I have a major problem with the 12v Carefree awning (length 4.5mt) on my 11yr-old Jayco Conquest motorhome. It 'reluctantly and noisily' extends out only about a half-metre and then no further. I have been told that the shaft is probably damaged. I am resigned to replacing it but I'm not keen to get a...	Jayel	5	2658	12:32 AM May 9, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum (Preview) There has been a serious fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum last night. Over half a million dollars damage reported. Terry the owner used to be a member of this forum. Very sad news.	Muskat55	17	3522	05:46 PM May 7, 2023 by Kellaig
	CATL unveils battery that may power electric airplanes and 1000km-range EVs (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-03/catl-announces-battery-to-make-electric-aviation-possible/102289310At a recent Shanghai auto expo, the world's largest battery maker unve...	dorian	1	1221	04:11 PM May 4, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Mounting a 1000w Renogy inverter (Preview) Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...	anolphart	7	2045	08:19 PM May 1, 2023 by anolphart
	Swift 500 series (Preview) We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?	MickandJacki	6	1391	07:08 PM May 1, 2023 by MickandJacki
	Breaksafe Series 6000 battery changeout (Preview) Can anyone tell me how to changeout the battery in my Breaksafe 6000 system. I am assuming that it is the internal battery that is shot as no matter how long I leave it in charge, the the test light stays on red when pressed. Additionally there is a slight buzzing sound coming from the box.	aastek	7	6735	03:39 PM Apr 30, 2023 by bruceg
	freezer (Preview) hi all any one running one of these and are they any good Dometic CFF45 Fridge Freezercheers snap	snap1946	2	1292	09:07 AM Apr 30, 2023 by hufnpuf
	CATL High Energy Batteries (Preview) https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/catl-launches-condensed-battery/	PeterInSa	4	1879	05:16 PM Apr 29, 2023 by Jaahn
	Thetford N604M.3F Fridge Problem on gas (Preview) I have a thetford N604M.3F which works on 240 & battery when driving. When chsnged to gas it gets up to temp but then will not turn back on & everything defrosts.Had gas checked & cleaned all parts pilot light stays on When turned to high it starts again but freezes everything. Turn down to m...	Ian52	9	3567	12:37 PM Apr 26, 2023 by geoffk200
	Redarc tow pro elite won't change modes. Fixed. (Preview) This issue is explained in the user manual. That is the adjusting control (remote head) is installed where the plastic is too thick. I've done a video (click link below) that shows the problem. An easy fix is to put a bit of something (cardboard) in the knob to raise it up on the spindle. Cheers Tony. [vi...	FreecamperTas	1	1843	12:12 PM Apr 26, 2023 by TimTim
	TPMS issues (Preview) Hi Guys; This may be a little out there, but since purchasing my 4X4 i have found that tyre pressure is critical to its handling. Additionally, I noticed a slight pull to the right at 100kph a few months back and stupidly ignored it. The massive bang accompanied with a steering difficulty (nothing dan...	Valkie	15	3536	09:06 PM Apr 25, 2023 by jegog
	LDV eT60 @ $93,000 (Preview) Interesting the LDV eT60 @ $93,000 is a fit for a tradie or grey nomad ?The eT60 is based on a regular T60 Max Pro, which costs $43,148 for private buyers when paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Pro trim level is the entry-point to the T60 model range and unlike more expensive Luxe versions, i...	Gundog	7	2005	12:53 PM Apr 25, 2023 by Possum3
	Pop Top Roof Screw (Preview) This is all that holds the roof J bracket on, 2 screws that barely make it through the actual roof extrusion. But they use two per bracket, so that works	Craig1	4	1495	09:11 AM Apr 23, 2023 by Craig1
	Silicon sealant that has turned black with mould (Preview) I have a south facing side of my van where the white silicon sealant around by boot has turned black with mould. Other than cut and scrape it out and replace it, is there easier or simpler solutions Looking fw to hearing from you guys out there Regards Ron	Ronzo	10	2516	09:05 AM Apr 22, 2023 by Ronzo
	WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO..... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As the system/network should be good enough to give us a great signal at all times. I have just added a Cel Fi Go signal booster to the aluminium tent. Why I hear you ask? well, ever since late 2019 I have not had good Telstra cover on my phone or Wifi device. Other carriers are no different in the areas I hav...	Dougwe	34	5660	11:30 AM Apr 21, 2023 by yobarr
	Reverse cameras (Preview) Hello, best way to set up reverse cameras on towing vehicle and caravan to run off 1 monitor. Any suggestions please?	Trew	14	3949	01:59 PM Apr 20, 2023 by Craig1
	Nappisan in Toilet Cassettes (Preview) I'm well and truley over using Nappisan in our cassette, it's useless and does next to nothing. So after seeing a facebook post about using dishwasher tablets to clean a home toilet work(maybe?). So I wondered what would be the result if dishwasher tablet was used, I grabbed a 40 pack of Coles Ultra Dis...	Gundog	28	4404	10:15 AM Apr 19, 2023 by AndyCap100
	Toilet paper in toilet cassettes (Preview) Following the discussion on use of Napisan type products, I thought this may be a good complementary subject. I know many drop the used toilet paper in a bin to be later packaged and disposed of. I suppose putting it out with the garbage is a lesser undesirable than disposable nappies. But I have never b...	Are We Lost	7	2989	10:13 AM Apr 19, 2023 by AndyCap100
	Upgrading to Lithium... (Preview) I know there are a number of Tech savvy members here...so thought I would ask a question. I initially upgraded my JJOB from 1 x 100 amp AGM to 2 x 140 amp AGM, at the same time I added an external 30 amp MPPT solar regulator and an external Anderson plug so as to be able to connect additional solar being the van...	Hitting the road	8	2650	10:45 AM Apr 18, 2023 by Hitting the road
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