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Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:

pawsoz · pawsoz

rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...

Timbergetter · Timbergetter

We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...

Radar · Radar

Hi All As promised I would post as soon as I picked up our 6 year old Caravan from the repairer, just been getting some beautification work done, some areas inside have had the decorative paneling separating from the ply. All good looks like a new one and total resealed the outside of the caravan while he...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I have a 100mm crack from the side latch on the inside perspex panel on one of the large laminated window blades. During very high winds last night, the window was closed in a hurry with great difficulty and it wasn't noticed that one side clip was not fully open. Anyone know if this can be fixed as I am awar...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I inadvertently totally emptied my tank and now the pump won't prime. I know there is someone out there who can tell me an easy way to prime it.

beehive · beehive

Hello to all you wonderful people on the move.pls help,I am a new silver nomad getting ready to buy the van.I am looking at a max of 18ft van and have a new nissan nivara D 40 auto diesal twin cab ute to tow it.I am told i need a heavy duty hayman reece tow bar and air bags fitted also.Question is, does one need t...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

this is one for the experts I think What makes your fridge in the caravan an N ( Normal ) version or ST ( Sub tropical ) or T ( Tropical ) Cheers John

Olley46 · Olley46

Could someone tell me wich solar panel brand name is the better one,Simax, Macht, Or new G&P, and also what wattage panel would I need for one 120 AH Battery Deep Cycle, thanks in advance. Lance C

hako · hako

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Balance-60V100A-DC-RC-Volt-Ammeter-Amp-Analyzer-/321507941717?

didi · didi

Hi guys. looking for a recommended solar installer -South east Victoria/ Morning peninsula or even Bellarine. Also thin flexible solar or flat panel mounted solar? Wish there was a course on how to do these things!!! Cheers Didi

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I have 2010 Pajero and borrow my brother's trailer fitted with LED lights. A couple of weeks ago our sons borrowed unit and forgot to plug trailer in and dragged it on the the road wrecking it!!!! I replaced the 7 pin plug and now have a problem. With the Hazard and parking lights only the centre LED of each...

baute · baute

Okay I said previously I dont post much unless I have something I really want to say, so I really want to say thanks to all those who do share their knowledge here.If you were a fly on the wall, you would have been cracking up laughing.I headed into Battery world determined to solve my battery issues.I sai...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

How can I install Wiki camps In a Carmin Nuvi 65 I would not have a clue been looking around now for an Hr Cheers John

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

The batteries and and Morningstar Pro Star 15 Solar regulator are under the front mounted queen sized bed. To view the info I have to lift the end of the bed. How often do you monitor the regulator? A cupboard has the led monitor for the two tanks and battery, also the TV antenna amplifier and a ciggy socke...

Muskat55 · Muskat55

We have a 2006 Winnebago Leisure Seeker based upon an Iveco Daily 50C17 HPT. The starting battery recently decided it was time to go. I phoned the local Iveco service centre and was quoted $480 (without acid!) and approx $100 to fit it and they would throw in the acid. The Iveco battery is custom made...

Jim · Jim

We have a Starcraft 19.6 with rear ensuite. The folding divider has come adrift from the screws that run on the top runner. The only way I can see to fix it it to remove it first. However the fixed end has the screws concealed by the end of the divider. The divider is a one way push on to the bracket screwe...

marinepics · marinepics

Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...

Silentp · Silentp

G,day All, I have a Jayco Westport 2000 model and when the side with the fridge vents is facing the wind I can't keep the pilot light going. Has anybody else struck this problem and if so what did they do to fix it. I have spoke to other Jayco owners the only ones who have struck this are people with a Westport...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just been looking at a 2013 Jayco Dove camper ,new . Anyone got any comments good or bad of this type of unit

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	ELECTRICAL ADVICE - I can assist.. (Preview) I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:	Big Gorilla	9	1520	09:37 PM Nov 22, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	no 240volt power coming in (Preview) rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...	pawsoz	7	899	09:16 PM Nov 22, 2014 by Phil C
	Home Vast TV on the Road VAST TV (Preview) We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...	Timbergetter	11	4031	11:31 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Tim thetruckie
	Dual cab weights. (Preview) Hi All As promised I would post as soon as I picked up our 6 year old Caravan from the repairer, just been getting some beautification work done, some areas inside have had the decorative paneling separating from the ply. All good looks like a new one and total resealed the outside of the caravan while he...	Radar	0	982	10:30 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Radar
	Avan cracked inside large window blade (Preview) I have a 100mm crack from the side latch on the inside perspex panel on one of the large laminated window blades. During very high winds last night, the window was closed in a hurry with great difficulty and it wasn't noticed that one side clip was not fully open. Anyone know if this can be fixed as I am awar...	Stratman77	2	771	09:48 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Avan water pump not priming (Preview) I inadvertently totally emptied my tank and now the pump won't prime. I know there is someone out there who can tell me an easy way to prime it.	Stratman77	8	2565	01:51 PM Nov 21, 2014 by aussie_paul
	air bags (Preview) Hello to all you wonderful people on the move.pls help,I am a new silver nomad getting ready to buy the van.I am looking at a max of 18ft van and have a new nissan nivara D 40 auto diesal twin cab ute to tow it.I am told i need a heavy duty hayman reece tow bar and air bags fitted also.Question is, does one need t...	beehive	16	1869	11:19 AM Nov 21, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridges (Preview) this is one for the experts I think What makes your fridge in the caravan an N ( Normal ) version or ST ( Sub tropical ) or T ( Tropical ) Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	13	2420	09:16 PM Nov 20, 2014 by SnowT
	Solar panels (Preview) Could someone tell me wich solar panel brand name is the better one,Simax, Macht, Or new G&P, and also what wattage panel would I need for one 120 AH Battery Deep Cycle, thanks in advance. Lance C	Olley46	3	1232	09:12 AM Nov 20, 2014 by gollymolly
	Amp/volt meter...handy for us fiddlers (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Balance-60V100A-DC-RC-Volt-Ammeter-Amp-Analyzer-/321507941717?	hako	19	2200	12:19 PM Nov 19, 2014 by hako
	GOOD solar installer in South east Victoria? (Preview) Hi guys. looking for a recommended solar installer -South east Victoria/ Morning peninsula or even Bellarine. Also thin flexible solar or flat panel mounted solar? Wish there was a course on how to do these things!!! Cheers Didi	didi	8	955	06:37 PM Nov 18, 2014 by exa41
	LED trailer lights... (Preview) I have 2010 Pajero and borrow my brother's trailer fitted with LED lights. A couple of weeks ago our sons borrowed unit and forgot to plug trailer in and dragged it on the the road wrecking it!!!! I replaced the 7 pin plug and now have a problem. With the Hazard and parking lights only the centre LED of each...	aussie_paul	8	1315	08:57 AM Nov 18, 2014 by Cupie
	Thank you so much!!!! Learning the 12volt lingo (Preview) Okay I said previously I dont post much unless I have something I really want to say, so I really want to say thanks to all those who do share their knowledge here.If you were a fly on the wall, you would have been cracking up laughing.I headed into Battery world determined to solve my battery issues.I sai...	baute	13	1141	09:37 PM Nov 17, 2014 by baute
	wiki camps (Preview) How can I install Wiki camps In a Carmin Nuvi 65 I would not have a clue been looking around now for an Hr Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	7	6153	05:27 PM Nov 17, 2014 by chopit
	Placement of power bits and pieces. (Preview) The batteries and and Morningstar Pro Star 15 Solar regulator are under the front mounted queen sized bed. To view the info I have to lift the end of the bed. How often do you monitor the regulator? A cupboard has the led monitor for the two tanks and battery, also the TV antenna amplifier and a ciggy socke...	aussie_paul	6	1034	04:56 PM Nov 17, 2014 by banjo
	Alternative starting battery for Iveco Daily based motorhomes (Preview) We have a 2006 Winnebago Leisure Seeker based upon an Iveco Daily 50C17 HPT. The starting battery recently decided it was time to go. I phoned the local Iveco service centre and was quoted $480 (without acid!) and approx $100 to fit it and they would throw in the acid. The Iveco battery is custom made...	Muskat55	5	4119	03:01 PM Nov 17, 2014 by exa41
	Jayco Starcraft folding divider (Preview) We have a Starcraft 19.6 with rear ensuite. The folding divider has come adrift from the screws that run on the top runner. The only way I can see to fix it it to remove it first. However the fixed end has the screws concealed by the end of the divider. The divider is a one way push on to the bracket screwe...	Jim	2	731	02:49 PM Nov 17, 2014 by exa41
	inverters (Preview) Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...	marinepics	11	1442	04:32 PM Nov 16, 2014 by mr glassies
	Fridge Pilot Light Going Out (Preview) G,day All, I have a Jayco Westport 2000 model and when the side with the fridge vents is facing the wind I can't keep the pilot light going. Has anybody else struck this problem and if so what did they do to fix it. I have spoke to other Jayco owners the only ones who have struck this are people with a Westport...	Silentp	7	1102	02:50 PM Nov 16, 2014 by PeterInSa
	Camper Trailer (Preview) Just been looking at a 2013 Jayco Dove camper ,new . Anyone got any comments good or bad of this type of unit	Wombat 280	1	804	04:50 PM Nov 15, 2014 by Plain Truth
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