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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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Cloak
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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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briche
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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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D and D
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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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Stratman77
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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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Solar panel charging Lead Acid Batteries
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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 ?
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Spin dryer for caravan
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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...
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Karlene
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Sink water containers
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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
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meetoo
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Reverse Osmosis Potable Water Maker
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http://www.gorvmarine.com.au/portfolio/rainman-desalinator-21-petrol-50-70lph/
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D and D
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A Glitch with the Pioneer Audio.
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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...
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FORD LDH (WDH)
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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
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Best way to recharge an ipad
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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
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How Long.
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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...
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Anyone know Sprinters??
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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
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Absorption Fridge Question
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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...
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