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PV Charge Controller.
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Hello everyone. This is my first post so please forgive me if all is not correct. I have searched your site and cannot find an answer. I have a Powertech PV Charge Controller. The trouble is that when it was installed I never received any paperwork so I do not know how to read it except for the Bulk Charge. I...
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generator earth wire
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I know the directions say use an earth, does everyone do this ? what can the consequences be if you don't ? yackboy
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YES TOWING SHACKLES ARE REGULATED
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I was not happy with the answers I received yesterday, so I was back into research mode today, and I found that there are regulations applying to shackles, basically the breaking limit of EACH shackle must exceed 1.5 times the ATM of the towed trailer. This is defined in both ADR62 and AS4177. It is bes...
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Inverter
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How many amps a 600 watts pure sine wave inverter drawn from a 12 v battery ? Regards GG thank you
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gerard gue
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Any Suggestion re Coaster Motor
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We have just had the 2nd motor in the Coaster fail. First one was due to hitting a Kangaroo and the 2nd one has just failed. It was bought as a used engine that was reconditioned 30k ago and failed after 2k. No 1 exhaust valve seat has collapsed and the metal destroyed the piston and liner on a 3B diesel. No wa...
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OfF topic But may be of interest MAJOR RECALL INFINATEY 240v cables
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INFINITY & OLSENT branded Infinity TPS & Orange Round Electrical Cables PRA number: 2014/14237 Date published: 27th August 2014 Product informationProduct description All 'INFINITY' and 'OLSENT' branded Infinity TPS (flat and flexible) and Orange Round low voltage electrical cab...
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oldtrack123
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Help with portable solar panel.
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161340795730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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aussie_paul
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My solar regulator..
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This is my solar regulator and am wondering why there is no connection to the "load" terminals? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 26th of August 2014 03:23:09 PM
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Inverter??
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281229412785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Falcon shock absorbers
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Hi I have a 13 year old BA Falcon which has done 136,000 kms. When the caravan is attached (weighs 1600kg all up, tow ball weight 105kg) the car seems to bounce around a lot. Is it time to get new rear shock absorbers in the car? Cheers John
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How much is too much?
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We are writing a spec on our new tug probably a LR Isuzu truck and work out we can carry 2 Tonne of drinking water - for those long remote camps. My question is where can one fill up with that much drinking water? Even by my low standards that would be a rude thing to do at a servo or campground. The tug will al...
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My 240 AC van appliance current draw...
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Ran tests yesterday to give me some idea of how much current draw the 240V appliances have. Running off the genset.. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 01:43:52 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 01:44:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Satur...
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Recall Reject shop240V heater
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The Reject ShopPrinetti Radiant Heater PRA number: 2014/14277 Date published: 25th August 2014 Product information Product description Prinetti 1000W Radiant Heater Identifying features Model No: NSB-C13 Item No: IA0160 What are the defects? Due to a manufacturing defect, insulation on the...
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Domestic air con installation in van in Perth or Melb
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Has anyone had a domestic split system installed in their van in Perth or Melbourne - recommendations welcome. -- Edited by villatranquilla on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:29:52 AM -- Edited by villatranquilla on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:30:22 AM
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Diesel exhaust blown on to A frame
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Hi every one; Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to th...
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what brand of tug do you have
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Hi we are looking for a New to us tug just wondering what you have and why you chosen it , and any to stay away from , we have a 17ft a van 1570kg and ball weight 145 kg this is our first van and the v6 triton struggles on the hills
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Towbar D connection
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I had a new towbar fitted to my PK Ranger Wildtrack about a year ago under warranty, but now getting ready to go caravanning I discover that the biggest D shackle I can fit to the towbar is a 1 tonne, given that the rules are that both safety chains and couplings must be 1.5 times heavier than the towed imple...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD Turbo Diesel starting problems
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G'Day I have replaced my 1998 100 Series Landcruiser with a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( the landcruiser self destructed and burnt to the ground). Anyway my problem is the Jeep dosnt like to start in the morning, after the first start it runs fine, the previous owner had all the glow plugs replacedand a he...
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Caravan chains
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I know this subject has been done to death,my brother inlaw has a Coromal pop top van 16ft he says his model van came out with one chain,he has added onother chain, my question is the chains are joined to the a frame with a loop thing with a thread and nut is this legal? Lance C
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Diff capacities!
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Hi, I am new to the Grey Nomads and this is my first post. We recently returned from a trip from Cape York and since we drove through a bit of water I thought I would change my diff oil. I own a 2008 GU Patrol and had it for just over two years. The specifications say that the rear diff capacity is 2.1-2.3 litres...
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