Techies' Corner

shekon · shekon

A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again. So my question, is it hard t...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/2012/Hyundai/iMAX/O6B12H

Mike C · Mike C

Hi Looking at replacing the tyres on my 2008 Iveco 6.5 ton MH and looking for recommendations. I am concerned that as they are approaching their 7th year they may be getting a little past their use by date. (they look pretty good and have only done 12k but the age worries me) any advice appreciated. Mike ...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.

SnowT · SnowT

Hey All.. I thought I would open up a Topic on Inverters for Dummies.. I'm not saying that I'm an expert but I thought I would open up a topic that everyone can put in their 2c's worth.. I can actually think of a few that will help steer people in the right direction.. I'm not going to talk about Batteries Ot...

TizTom · TizTom

Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob to all this 12v solar and inverter stuff but I have a quick question, I currently have 2X130ah 12v batteries plus the working and starting battery's under the seat 60-70ah ea (Transit Van) which I normally isolate when parked, I have 3 x 110w fixed mono panels on the roof and a 20...

Bales · Bales

Hi everyone, looking for some information about inverters , we have 3 x 135w solar panels and 3 batteries - so we decided to try out how long we could survive off the Mains supply. The aim was to use the normal items we would use mains power for. I have a 650w bread maker so tried it and it shut down after abou...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...

coco · coco

Having lived in our motor home for five years and suffering from repeated hay fever in winter I am wondering what I can do besides washing bedding etc and perhaps a new effective small vacuum cleaner would help. Has anyone any recommendations re vacuum cleaner? Old one six years old and perhaps not so...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Can anyone give us advice on wikicamps. We are currently in Darwin, but the tablet/wiki thinks we are in Kununurra. For a long time it thought we were still in Perth, which is where we were when we bought the tablet. Any ideas on how to change the settings would be appreciated.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi everyone, I am wondering how the battery for the breakaway system in our 2011 Jayco Sterling is charged? Aussie Paul.

frangipani · frangipani

Ok people in GN land, hopefully I'm getting closer, I found ARB can supply and fit a EB Big Tube Alloy Bar to my Mercedes is this a good brand and is it strong enough?

bobkat · bobkat

Hi all, We have an oyster satellite system which recently had the upgrade done, we then purchased a Sat King set top box as we were told that some 18 months ago the satellite was changed. our problem is that we have travelled from Qld to Perth, and I have tried tuning in to pick up west Australia T V channel...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

How much solar necessary for my Swan to charge 2 /100ah batteries. I have 2kva Honda,dual batteries in the Nissan Patrol and will never be away more than a week at a time. We remote camp and would not like to run out in the car or van. Can I fit panels to Swan roof and if so how without ending up with leaks what i...

gollymolly · gollymolly

We are looking at changing our Nissan Patrol wagon for an Isuzu D-Max duel-cab. Has anyone got one and has anyone heard of any issues with them?

gollymolly · gollymolly

After much research we have decided to get rid of our 3 way fridge and go to a compressor fridge and freezer (which will be separate). The fridge is a vitrifrigo 130l using a bd35 compressor. This is wired directly to the caravan batteries (2x130 amp/hr) with a 15 amp fuse. The freezer is a 35l top openi...

didi · didi

Hi. I am looking at an older 2000 Toyota hiace and have found a few. I like the thought of the automatic but worry the fuel consumption would be much higher than the manual. Then theres diesel or petrol- more petrol ones out there. Anyone have any knowledge/ experience with this? Cheers Didi

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?

Phil C · Phil C

This will open a can of worms Im sure. I have recently completed an electrical usage study on our caravan, results are thought provoking (if you are a geek like me

12V DC stuff All lighting, TV, radio, solar panels, water pump, inverter, fans, LED lighting, 12V outlets. Gas stuff Stove/oven, HWS,...

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	TV Antenna. (Preview) A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again. So my question, is it hard t...	shekon	10	1176	11:16 AM Oct 7, 2014 by Cupie
	Confusion Over Correct Unleaded Petrol To Use in 2012 Hyundai Imax (Preview) http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcars/2012/Hyundai/iMAX/O6B12H	Vic41	25	3051	03:59 PM Jul 22, 2014 by Vic41
	Best tyres for Motor home? (Preview) Hi Looking at replacing the tyres on my 2008 Iveco 6.5 ton MH and looking for recommendations. I am concerned that as they are approaching their 7th year they may be getting a little past their use by date. (they look pretty good and have only done 12k but the age worries me) any advice appreciated. Mike ...	Mike C	24	3498	01:29 AM Jul 31, 2014 by Mike C
	Still on batteries... (Preview) VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	6	962	10:37 AM Jul 15, 2014 by PeterD
	Inverter Musing.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey All.. I thought I would open up a Topic on Inverters for Dummies.. I'm not saying that I'm an expert but I thought I would open up a topic that everyone can put in their 2c's worth.. I can actually think of a few that will help steer people in the right direction.. I'm not going to talk about Batteries Ot...	SnowT	49	1975	05:19 PM Jul 23, 2014 by Bravehearts
	Info on reducing volts to regulator (Preview) Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob to all this 12v solar and inverter stuff but I have a quick question, I currently have 2X130ah 12v batteries plus the working and starting battery's under the seat 60-70ah ea (Transit Van) which I normally isolate when parked, I have 3 x 110w fixed mono panels on the roof and a 20...	TizTom	13	868	09:25 PM Jul 15, 2014 by TizTom
	600W / 1200W inverter (Preview) Hi everyone, looking for some information about inverters , we have 3 x 135w solar panels and 3 batteries - so we decided to try out how long we could survive off the Mains supply. The aim was to use the normal items we would use mains power for. I have a 650w bread maker so tried it and it shut down after abou...	Bales	12	1632	07:27 PM Jul 16, 2014 by hako
	Difference between http and https (Preview) This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...	Dunmowin	6	914	10:48 PM Jul 14, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Vacuum cleaners (Preview) Having lived in our motor home for five years and suffering from repeated hay fever in winter I am wondering what I can do besides washing bedding etc and perhaps a new effective small vacuum cleaner would help. Has anyone any recommendations re vacuum cleaner? Old one six years old and perhaps not so...	coco	9	840	10:47 AM Jul 20, 2014 by grae and deb
	Cost of batteries.. (Preview) Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1339	11:02 PM Jul 14, 2014 by isuzuswag
	wikicamps (Preview) Can anyone give us advice on wikicamps. We are currently in Darwin, but the tablet/wiki thinks we are in Kununurra. For a long time it thought we were still in Perth, which is where we were when we bought the tablet. Any ideas on how to change the settings would be appreciated.	Dunmowin	22	2112	01:55 PM Jul 19, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Breakaway battery charging.. (Preview) Hi everyone, I am wondering how the battery for the breakaway system in our 2011 Jayco Sterling is charged? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	10	5161	03:26 PM Jul 16, 2014 by patrolst
	EB Big Tube Alloy Bull Bar (Preview) Ok people in GN land, hopefully I'm getting closer, I found ARB can supply and fit a EB Big Tube Alloy Bar to my Mercedes is this a good brand and is it strong enough?	frangipani	8	1106	03:34 PM Jul 21, 2014 by frangipani
	satelite T V (Preview) Hi all, We have an oyster satellite system which recently had the upgrade done, we then purchased a Sat King set top box as we were told that some 18 months ago the satellite was changed. our problem is that we have travelled from Qld to Perth, and I have tried tuning in to pick up west Australia T V channel...	bobkat	8	1042	08:14 AM Jul 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	Solar for a Jayco Swan (Preview) How much solar necessary for my Swan to charge 2 /100ah batteries. I have 2kva Honda,dual batteries in the Nissan Patrol and will never be away more than a week at a time. We remote camp and would not like to run out in the car or van. Can I fit panels to Swan roof and if so how without ending up with leaks what i...	Bayonetmadness	8	4794	08:46 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Allany
	Isuzu Dmax (Preview) We are looking at changing our Nissan Patrol wagon for an Isuzu D-Max duel-cab. Has anyone got one and has anyone heard of any issues with them?	gollymolly	11	15845	04:16 PM Jun 4, 2016 by macka17
	Compressor fridge (Preview) After much research we have decided to get rid of our 3 way fridge and go to a compressor fridge and freezer (which will be separate). The fridge is a vitrifrigo 130l using a bd35 compressor. This is wired directly to the caravan batteries (2x130 amp/hr) with a 15 amp fuse. The freezer is a 35l top openi...	gollymolly	4	1078	11:23 AM Jul 7, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Is there much difference between an automatic or a manual on campervan hiace? (Preview) Hi. I am looking at an older 2000 Toyota hiace and have found a few. I like the thought of the automatic but worry the fuel consumption would be much higher than the manual. Then theres diesel or petrol- more petrol ones out there. Anyone have any knowledge/ experience with this? Cheers Didi	didi	5	903	11:35 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	have quote for a nudge bar (Preview) Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?	frangipani	13	1629	08:56 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Wombat 280
	Do we really need 240V AC in a caravan? (Preview) This will open a can of worms Im sure. I have recently completed an electrical usage study on our caravan, results are thought provoking (if you are a geek like me 12V DC stuff All lighting, TV, radio, solar panels, water pump, inverter, fans, LED lighting, 12V outlets. Gas stuff Stove/oven, HWS,...	Phil C	15	1850	04:12 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Phil C
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