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jon641 · jon641

Is it true that the solar panel will only charge lead acid deep cycle house batteries to a maximum of approx 80%, as against gel batteries that will fully charge ?

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...

meetoo · meetoo

Hi, somebody know where to get suitable containers with a lid to catch sink water runoff when in 'leave no trace' places? What is a suitable size? There is so much to get organized, but slowly getting through it all. Cheers, John

D and D · D and D

http://www.gorvmarine.com.au/portfolio/rainman-desalinator-21-petrol-50-70lph/

didi · didi

Hi guys. I have an old pioneer audio system in my sprinter 2004 (radio CD DVD TV etc). Basically it crackels like *** especially when another vehicle passes. The static is really bad, even when switched off! Also the Cd is HOT- when it comes out. Hot enough to fry eggs on it! Everyone I see just wants to se...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a genuine Ford towbar, I have the option on a genuine complete hitch brand new for $100. Any positive or negative comments about the hitch

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

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...

didi · didi

Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello all, My mate switched on his 3 way caravan fridge on 240v this week and it's taken a good day or so to bring the temp down to 4 degrees C. It was a fairly hot day when first switched on and the van hasn't been used for about 6 months. Could someone please advise how long it would normally take for an absor...

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...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi all seek some help identify ing a wdh i saw on a van in a caravan yard in wodonga , the guy said he had not seen one before but said the owner who traded the van said it was the best thing since sliced bread , we have seen 2 now one in tassie where we were last year , jim over there said the same , he reckon you,d n...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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

Russue · Russue

http://itechworld.com.au/products/12v-adapter-75-watt-inverter

exa41 · exa41

I have fitted another 140watt poly crystalline panel to the camper for a total now of 380 watts , Yesterday (sunday ) was a really good solar day and the panels were pumping 15volts. When driving the solar panels were fooling the campers alternator through the VSR and triggering the indicator light u...

GOM · GOM

Hi - I've got a stuck Camec three way door. The inner and outer doors have engaged at the middle and bottom of the door, but not at the top. The door is closed on the caravan, and unlatches from the frame at the middle and bottom, but not at the top (the outer door simply comes away at the top leaving the inner d...

Twodogs · Twodogs

Hi just bought an older pop top van. The fridge seems to light when switched to gas but goes out soon after. Any tips appreciated, not sure whether it can be fixed or may need replacing. Would like it to run on gas as would not always have electricity available. Also where would I take it to be repaired? t...

circlek · circlek

Hi, we have just traded our 2002 Supreme Quest Poptop (19') in for a 2006 Jayco Stirling, 21'6" caravan. The poptop towed really well behind our Nissan Navara Dual Cab, no problems with sway at all. We're considering have ESC fitted for towing the new van, can anyone give me feedback on this, than...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. Another question from he-who-listens-but-knows-little, When at Tambo in September, a seemingly knowledgeable chap advised me that have a second set of back springs fitted to our 2010 Ford G6E sedan that we use to tow our pop-top would raise the tow vehicle's rear and thus assist in...

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.

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	Solar panel charging Lead Acid Batteries (Preview) Is it true that the solar panel will only charge lead acid deep cycle house batteries to a maximum of approx 80%, as against gel batteries that will fully charge ?	jon641	19	1668	03:44 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Jaahn
	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	1296	03:18 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Karlene
	Sink water containers (Preview) Hi, somebody know where to get suitable containers with a lid to catch sink water runoff when in 'leave no trace' places? What is a suitable size? There is so much to get organized, but slowly getting through it all. Cheers, John	meetoo	14	1822	08:16 PM Dec 6, 2014 by rockylizard
	Reverse Osmosis Potable Water Maker (Preview) http://www.gorvmarine.com.au/portfolio/rainman-desalinator-21-petrol-50-70lph/	D and D	5	1672	07:15 PM Dec 6, 2014 by Phil C
	A Glitch with the Pioneer Audio. (Preview) Hi guys. I have an old pioneer audio system in my sprinter 2004 (radio CD DVD TV etc). Basically it crackels like *** especially when another vehicle passes. The static is really bad, even when switched off! Also the Cd is HOT- when it comes out. Hot enough to fry eggs on it! Everyone I see just wants to se...	didi	7	951	12:50 PM Dec 6, 2014 by didi
	FORD LDH (WDH) (Preview) I have a genuine Ford towbar, I have the option on a genuine complete hitch brand new for $100. Any positive or negative comments about the hitch	Gundog	6	871	10:51 AM Dec 6, 2014 by Gundog
	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	1336	10:12 AM Dec 6, 2014 by patrolst
	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	2331	07:35 PM Dec 5, 2014 by robo24
	Anyone know Sprinters?? (Preview) Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi	didi	6	600	02:18 PM Dec 5, 2014 by didi
	Absorption Fridge Question (Preview) Hello all, My mate switched on his 3 way caravan fridge on 240v this week and it's taken a good day or so to bring the temp down to 4 degrees C. It was a fairly hot day when first switched on and the van hasn't been used for about 6 months. Could someone please advise how long it would normally take for an absor...	ROAD RUNNER	14	2563	01:02 PM Dec 5, 2014 by oldtrack123
	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	1637	09:22 PM Dec 4, 2014 by hako
	weight dist hitch (Preview) hi all seek some help identify ing a wdh i saw on a van in a caravan yard in wodonga , the guy said he had not seen one before but said the owner who traded the van said it was the best thing since sliced bread , we have seen 2 now one in tassie where we were last year , jim over there said the same , he reckon you,d n...	grae and deb	17	1940	08:47 AM Dec 4, 2014 by GP
	The weakest link AGAIN.... (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2014/the-weakest-link-47790	aussie_paul	3	1060	07:40 PM Dec 3, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	75 watt inverter. (Preview) http://itechworld.com.au/products/12v-adapter-75-watt-inverter	Russue	8	1819	06:22 PM Dec 3, 2014 by Russue
	solar (Preview) I have fitted another 140watt poly crystalline panel to the camper for a total now of 380 watts , Yesterday (sunday ) was a really good solar day and the panels were pumping 15volts. When driving the solar panels were fooling the campers alternator through the VSR and triggering the indicator light u...	exa41	4	1046	03:07 PM Dec 2, 2014 by meetoo
	Caravan Door Stuck (Preview) Hi - I've got a stuck Camec three way door. The inner and outer doors have engaged at the middle and bottom of the door, but not at the top. The door is closed on the caravan, and unlatches from the frame at the middle and bottom, but not at the top (the outer door simply comes away at the top leaving the inner d...	GOM	5	2239	09:14 AM Dec 2, 2014 by littledick
	Gas fridge not working (Preview) Hi just bought an older pop top van. The fridge seems to light when switched to gas but goes out soon after. Any tips appreciated, not sure whether it can be fixed or may need replacing. Would like it to run on gas as would not always have electricity available. Also where would I take it to be repaired? t...	Twodogs	15	1462	06:55 PM Dec 1, 2014 by Twodogs
	Feedback on ESC (Preview) Hi, we have just traded our 2002 Supreme Quest Poptop (19') in for a 2006 Jayco Stirling, 21'6" caravan. The poptop towed really well behind our Nissan Navara Dual Cab, no problems with sway at all. We're considering have ESC fitted for towing the new van, can anyone give me feedback on this, than...	circlek	8	2042	05:28 PM Dec 1, 2014 by circlek
	Extra set of springs (Preview) Hello everyone. Another question from he-who-listens-but-knows-little, When at Tambo in September, a seemingly knowledgeable chap advised me that have a second set of back springs fitted to our 2010 Ford G6E sedan that we use to tow our pop-top would raise the tow vehicle's rear and thus assist in...	Kev Pearce	9	901	02:04 PM Dec 1, 2014 by Kev Pearce
	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	1291	07:43 AM Dec 1, 2014 by dorian
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