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Average power consumption
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Thanks to those who have provided advice on connecting a portable solar panel to my van. Next issue to deal with is the amount of battery capacity needed as we have a Wacoe RPD215 compressor fridge and we intend to free camp wherever possible, but not for weeks at a time, maybe four or five days maximum....
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Archives
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Hi new folk to this forum, If any new person is reluctant to post a question for any reason - please check out the archives. There are stacks and stacks of good info there. Probably cover just about anything you would need to know about caravanning and camping. And I ask that no-one bother to add to th...
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Roofrack for 200 cruiser
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Hi We just bought a new 200 series cruiser, our second one, we want to fit a roofrack. we have decided on a fullsize aluminium. The question is : do we fit it close to the roof, or have it up on longer feet? we're thinking ease of cleaning the roof. What are some of your thoughts please. Cheers, Hans and Judy
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Solar panels
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I have a few question to ask I am thinking of installing a dc-dc charger as near as possible to my 2 x 120ah calcium house batteries .because when we travelling I don't get a full charge I also thinking of putting 450 watt solar on the roof iknow when we travel the solar will charge the battery's .at the mo...
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Yeti solar generators?
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Does anyone have one of these, I understand there in Australia now, only 220v, would like some feed back. Also can it be attached to the existing Solar panels, or does one have to buy the portable ones?
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Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle Stickers
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Is there a legal size for these stickers to back of Caravan and either side of van okay to be placed ??..
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DO I HAVE ENOUGH PORTABLE SOLAR?
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Hi guys I have decided on a portable solar system as opposed to a rooftop one, as I need to park in shade where I can, and hope to be in one spot for a week at a time (free camping). I have a small Camec bar fridge, LED lighting, and need to use my laptop daily for couple of hours and recharge my phone. I also have a...
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Clear coat on Jayco van
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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.
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240volt PROTECTION
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I have downsized to a 1999 poptop, which I intend to travel in next year. I am assuming the attached photo is of circuit breakers only, as there is no test switch. If this is so can a earth leakage protection device be fitted to the existing set up. Would a van of this vintage have dual pole switching on the...
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tv reception
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We have a standard winegard antenna and invariably have poor reception.Am considering the update winegard to attach to current fixings or maybe a dome type 360 degree roof antenna.OR do we go satellite.Would appreciate any input.
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Connecting a portable solar panel
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I have two 100Ahr batteries in the van and a 120W solar panel on the roof feeding through a 30A regulator. The van has a Setec ST35-11 power supply unit. I what to be able to connect my 120W portable solar panel with regulator to the van batteries. Can this be done by simply connecting the panel directl...
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Roll out awning for Pop Top !
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Hi Forum, I would welcome comments on the following. I visited my local Camec store yesterday to enquire abot froll out awnings. It was suggested to me that the Carefree brand was the best for my Pop Top application but as i only have 5cm from the top of the door frame to the top of the Van (excluding the pop...
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Toxic Tech sat. phones.
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Hi every one. I'm the new boy on the block as I just joined your forum yesterday, although I've been on the road for the last 40 years. (We've been running 4WD safaris all over Aust). Now has anyone got any comments on the service of these Toxic Tech phones that use only one satellite? We've been using Irid...
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Aussie know how on sola panel research.
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https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/australian-scientists-announce-solar-energy-084810326.html
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Dometic fridge on 12 volts
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as we look at next year to finally get back on the road after 12 months I am wanting to ask the question, how well do Dometic 3 way fridges operate on 12volt. I have it all wired from the Aux battery in the tug via a motion detector to disconnect when stopped. Due to the circumstances that we found our sel...
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Light Bars and where they can be fitted
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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=760509700653502
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Avan LED replacements for quartz halogen lamps
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http://www.ledshoponline.com/caravan-motorhome-rv/G4-bi-pin-LED-bulbs
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Electric brakes - one wheel locking up
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I am hoping someone local to Bendigo can put me onto a REPUTABLE caravan maintenance business that can sort out one brake constantly locking up. There are so many 'in the game' claiming to be specialists with brake repairs etc. Has anyone within the Forum had a good experience and can recommend someon...
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Mis matched Batteries
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good evening all and season greetings to all, To my query and I will apologies if it has been covered before but I think I may have a problem. I recently purchased a 200w solar panel so I got the better half to pick up a second battery in town. Not knowing I installed the battery in series with our original ba...
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Deep cycle battery
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Hi there, I have recently bought a deep cycle battery for my little camper trailer. I have no fridge, only use the power for charging phone and tablet, fan and LED light. I do have a little solar panel (only 20 Watt), and am going away just for a week soon. Do you reckon that would be enough? and do I just al...
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