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Grandad5 · Grandad5

G'day everyone. A quick question please. I'm pre-installing cables for solar into the walls of my van reno. I've sorted out where the batteries, solar regulator etc etc will be installed and obviously the SP on the roof. Now I have to run suitable cables into the walls and then re-install the internal...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Home Timber & Hardware GroupAssorted Olsent PowerboardsPRA number: 2014/14374 Date published: 14th October 2014 Product informationProduct descriptionOlsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D064F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594 Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet W...

Blue · Blue

ok you have to understand how your 3 way fridges work for a start,, and,, what you have in your van right now.. you could have a Tropical (best if you do) or Sub Tropical.. or possibly even lower.. from memory, Tropical will work up to a temperature of 43* while the Sub Tropical will only work up to a tempera...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

I am looking to find out what my Forester can legally pull its a Forester 2006 2.5 manual has the heavy duty 50x50 draw bar with the sway bars on it or weight distribution bars what ever the right name is i have asked 2 Subaru agents and thy say 2 things have had a look on Subaru site and thy start at 2013 and hav...

dorian · dorian

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10474490106_7a55252c6e.jpg

Hazzo · Hazzo

I'll be needing a 300,000km service when I get into Sydney next week. Anyone have any service centres they recommend. Thought I would bite the bullet and go to a dealer, but Phil Garrett had shocking reviews. i have the 3B engine so shouldn't be much drama anywhere that's good with Landcruisers as well...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I've been thinking about installing a flexible solar panel with an adhesive backing on the roof of my camper (to save on installation costs and drilling holes) but a friend reckons I'd need a smooth new surface for the adhesive to stick properly. The camper is an oldie. Has anyone had any experience wi...

barina · barina

Is there a too short or too long size lead what do most people think is adequate??

New Wanderers · New Wanderers

As some may be ware we picked our new caravan recently. I'm not sure of the legality of extending the safety chains by using multiple rated Dee shackles, we needed to do this so that we could connect the caravan to our Pajero with some slack in the chains. I would appreciate your guidance on this matter. R...

Alanandhelen · Alanandhelen

We have a 2007 Winnebago Freewind bought from original owner. Our objective is 12 months on the road of which we have only done 2 days. Several problems have reared up mainly with power which we sorted out ....I think......however now the Dometic Air Conditioner has decided we dont need it.....we do...

Russue · Russue

My son has satellite foxtel IQ box not HD box, can I get him to get another box for say the bedroom and I can take it with me , buy a dish LNB cables and it will work in the van, and would I need single or twin LNB? reg with vast??

frangipani · frangipani

Not sure where to post this so here it is, I want a reliable Motorhome/Caravan re upholster in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne, want the arm chairs taken out and a new fit out to replace. Anyone now one? Not having any luck - Fran

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

It does not get any simpler than that and will keep you comfortably hoofing it for years

Shelby · Shelby

No doubt, some GN folk must carry a tinny on the roof of their vehicles. We have contacted 2 Rhino dealers re attaching a Rhino side boat loader & received 2 different answers. What we want to know is, do any other Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 owners have a side boat loader attached??? One of the dealer...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day all Just wanted to know what size wire you use for connecting the 3 way 90 ltr fridge when you travel to run on 12 volt the caravan place where we've got the van from had it connected in the 7 pin plug but that's not cutting it now i want to run a new cable with Anderson plugs Cheers John

gooba53 · gooba53

Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne

Phil C · Phil C

Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi Just in case someone has onerlin DistributionPowerKing Lead ReelPRA number: 2014/14360 Date published: 9th October 2014Product informationProduct description2 socket lead reel, with 20m cableIdentifying featuresmodel number: PTR20 APN: 9337897002871What are the defects?If the d...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS

Henry1 · Henry1

Has any one ever worked for caravan builders, I am interested in how aluminium cladding is attached especially to the roof. Some vans I have seen the cladding on the roof appeers to not be glued/stapeld down the only thing holding it on are the aircon and vents. Thanks Henry

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	Installing Cabling For Solar (Preview) G'day everyone. A quick question please. I'm pre-installing cables for solar into the walls of my van reno. I've sorted out where the batteries, solar regulator etc etc will be installed and obviously the SP on the roof. Now I have to run suitable cables into the walls and then re-install the internal...	Grandad5	13	2043	05:53 PM Oct 18, 2014 by Grandad5
	Another recall, Olsent Power boards (Preview) Home Timber & Hardware GroupAssorted Olsent PowerboardsPRA number: 2014/14374 Date published: 14th October 2014 Product informationProduct descriptionOlsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D064F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594 Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet W...	oldtrack123	0	448	11:34 PM Oct 17, 2014 by oldtrack123
	3 way Fridges (Preview) ok you have to understand how your 3 way fridges work for a start,, and,, what you have in your van right now.. you could have a Tropical (best if you do) or Sub Tropical.. or possibly even lower.. from memory, Tropical will work up to a temperature of 43* while the Sub Tropical will only work up to a tempera...	Blue	29	6442	08:51 PM Oct 17, 2014 by Phil C
	Towball weights (Preview) I am looking to find out what my Forester can legally pull its a Forester 2006 2.5 manual has the heavy duty 50x50 draw bar with the sway bars on it or weight distribution bars what ever the right name is i have asked 2 Subaru agents and thy say 2 things have had a look on Subaru site and thy start at 2013 and hav...	Cowboy7307	7	2513	08:47 AM Oct 17, 2014 by rockylizard
	Fuse Replacement Guide (Preview) https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10474490106_7a55252c6e.jpg	dorian	11	1336	10:17 AM Oct 16, 2014 by normn
	Sydney service for Toyota Coaster Toyota coaster service (Preview) I'll be needing a 300,000km service when I get into Sydney next week. Anyone have any service centres they recommend. Thought I would bite the bullet and go to a dealer, but Phil Garrett had shocking reviews. i have the 3B engine so shouldn't be much drama anywhere that's good with Landcruisers as well...	Hazzo	5	3742	08:15 PM Oct 15, 2014 by wendyv
	Flexible solar panels with adhesive (Preview) I've been thinking about installing a flexible solar panel with an adhesive backing on the roof of my camper (to save on installation costs and drilling holes) but a friend reckons I'd need a smooth new surface for the adhesive to stick properly. The camper is an oldie. Has anyone had any experience wi...	GaryKelly	20	15241	09:31 AM Oct 15, 2014 by Jaahn
	Length of 15amp extension cord (closed) (Preview) Is there a too short or too long size lead what do most people think is adequate??	barina	29	8880	08:24 AM Oct 15, 2014 by Webmaster
	Safety Chains too short (Preview) As some may be ware we picked our new caravan recently. I'm not sure of the legality of extending the safety chains by using multiple rated Dee shackles, we needed to do this so that we could connect the caravan to our Pajero with some slack in the chains. I would appreciate your guidance on this matter. R...	New Wanderers	10	4253	10:23 PM Oct 14, 2014 by New Wanderers
	A/C fuses (Preview) We have a 2007 Winnebago Freewind bought from original owner. Our objective is 12 months on the road of which we have only done 2 days. Several problems have reared up mainly with power which we sorted out ....I think......however now the Dometic Air Conditioner has decided we dont need it.....we do...	Alanandhelen	4	895	09:16 AM Oct 14, 2014 by Alanandhelen
	I know this question would have been asked b4 (Preview) My son has satellite foxtel IQ box not HD box, can I get him to get another box for say the bedroom and I can take it with me , buy a dish LNB cables and it will work in the van, and would I need single or twin LNB? reg with vast??	Russue	2	704	03:03 PM Oct 13, 2014 by Russue
	Settee/couch (Preview) Not sure where to post this so here it is, I want a reliable Motorhome/Caravan re upholster in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne, want the arm chairs taken out and a new fit out to replace. Anyone now one? Not having any luck - Fran	frangipani	3	467	10:16 PM Oct 12, 2014 by MaryJane
	EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ESSENTIAL FOOTWEAR (Preview) It does not get any simpler than that and will keep you comfortably hoofing it for years	isuzuswag	2	728	09:32 PM Oct 12, 2014 by frangipani
	Boat Sideloaders (Preview) No doubt, some GN folk must carry a tinny on the roof of their vehicles. We have contacted 2 Rhino dealers re attaching a Rhino side boat loader & received 2 different answers. What we want to know is, do any other Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 owners have a side boat loader attached??? One of the dealer...	Shelby	0	554	02:33 PM Oct 12, 2014 by Shelby
	wire size for 3 way fridge (Preview) G'day all Just wanted to know what size wire you use for connecting the 3 way 90 ltr fridge when you travel to run on 12 volt the caravan place where we've got the van from had it connected in the 7 pin plug but that's not cutting it now i want to run a new cable with Anderson plugs Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	10	2393	02:03 PM Oct 12, 2014 by Radar
	Update on constant tripping of RCD (Preview) Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne	gooba53	10	866	08:59 PM Oct 11, 2014 by beiffe
	Solar question (Preview) Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...	Phil C	5	1022	08:27 AM Oct 11, 2014 by Phil C
	RECALL Power king lead reel (Preview) Hi Just in case someone has onerlin DistributionPowerKing Lead ReelPRA number: 2014/14360 Date published: 9th October 2014Product informationProduct description2 socket lead reel, with 20m cableIdentifying featuresmodel number: PTR20 APN: 9337897002871What are the defects?If the d...	oldtrack123	0	589	12:46 AM Oct 11, 2014 by oldtrack123
	3inch exhaust:diesel chip. (Preview) ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS	cruisaderhilton	19	2814	06:49 PM Oct 10, 2014 by Blue
	Building vans (Preview) Has any one ever worked for caravan builders, I am interested in how aluminium cladding is attached especially to the roof. Some vans I have seen the cladding on the roof appeers to not be glued/stapeld down the only thing holding it on are the aircon and vents. Thanks Henry	Henry1	2	657	11:09 AM Oct 10, 2014 by Henry1
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