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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,...

jan-ed · jan-ed

We have a 23ft jayco sterling that has the grey contrast paint on the front under the boot. It has a few stone chips on it and was wondering if anyone has re-painted theirs??? If so, what did you use as we were told we could only use 2pac paint ??? regards Jan

gst · gst

Would anyone Know a good water proof paint I could use to seal the roof of my van tks gst

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, all I want to put a bull bar on the motor home been advised alloy is better being light weight, anyone know a reliable co. I could contact? I'm in Melbourne. -- Edited by Frangipani on Friday 4th of July 2014 11:29:39 AM

frangipani · frangipani

Hi all, thanks for the great advice, i'm step closer to picking up my Motorhome, just wondering have solar panels on the unit, should I still buy a generator for backup? Fran

Vic41 · Vic41

A friend is selling this Generator, HONDA EU20i Inverter including Dustcover - Near New and excellent condition. They live in the southern Perth suburbs. They have just bought a late model Mercedes used motorhome and don't want to carry the generator so are selling it. Not sure how much t...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan. I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs. I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else. The one I h...

hotqld · hotqld

For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...

ironhore · ironhore

can you connect a 12v deep cycle battery to two 6v batteries if 6volt batterirs are connected to make a 12v

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	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	940	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	1425	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	2341	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	5757	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	1181	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	1156	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	5635	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	16304	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	1206	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	1022	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	1843	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	2079	04:12 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Phil C
	Touch-up paint (Preview) We have a 23ft jayco sterling that has the grey contrast paint on the front under the boot. It has a few stone chips on it and was wondering if anyone has re-painted theirs??? If so, what did you use as we were told we could only use 2pac paint ??? regards Jan	jan-ed	4	1008	04:51 PM Jul 7, 2014 by jan-ed
	Roof paint for van (Preview) Would anyone Know a good water proof paint I could use to seal the roof of my van tks gst	gst	6	1237	04:10 PM Jul 5, 2014 by KFT
	Bull Bar (Preview) Hi, all I want to put a bull bar on the motor home been advised alloy is better being light weight, anyone know a reliable co. I could contact? I'm in Melbourne. -- Edited by Frangipani on Friday 4th of July 2014 11:29:39 AM	frangipani	14	3039	10:08 AM Jul 9, 2014 by frangipani
	have solar panels do i still need a generator for backup? (Preview) Hi all, thanks for the great advice, i'm step closer to picking up my Motorhome, just wondering have solar panels on the unit, should I still buy a generator for backup? Fran	frangipani	20	2159	10:21 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Friend Selling a Near New Honda EU20i Generator - Perth Southern Suburbs (Preview) A friend is selling this Generator, HONDA EU20i Inverter including Dustcover - Near New and excellent condition. They live in the southern Perth suburbs. They have just bought a late model Mercedes used motorhome and don't want to carry the generator so are selling it. Not sure how much t...	Vic41	4	1138	09:54 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Vic41
	Mirror monitor for reversing camera. (Preview) I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan. I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs. I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else. The one I h...	Happy Camper	5	666	10:15 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Treecrest14
	Caravan sway control advancements ....electronic (Preview) For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...	hotqld	13	4703	06:44 PM Oct 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	batteries (Preview) can you connect a 12v deep cycle battery to two 6v batteries if 6volt batterirs are connected to make a 12v	ironhore	4	900	04:29 AM Jul 5, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
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