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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,...

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

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...

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

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...

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are thinking of buying a Yamaha generator but noticed that the output is 230 volts is this going to make any difference to how the appliances perform in particular the Ibis Air Command air conditioner, looking at the Yamaha 2400I as I don't think the Honda 2 KVA will do it, any advice will be appreciat...

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

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Where do people put a diesel heater in a 24' van with ensuite at the rear? Aussie Paul.

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...

mr glassies · mr glassies

i can imagine you blokes goin yea yea . well i had a problem getting my 2012 colorado manual into and out of 4x4 low range just to get the van up some slight hills or int that tight spot reversing up to the van . well i bumped a bloke down town the other day with a colly . bit hard core for a 6 mmth old truck you know w...

gailhayd · gailhayd

We have dual batteries and a 120 w solar panel and our TV and radio have worked perfectly on 12 v for the last 8 days. Tonight, we have no 12v power to the TV, aerial or radio. Any suggestions?

JohnR · JohnR

The issue of grey water comes up in this forum and others on a regular basis and has been concerning us for some time.A recent picture of a set up in the Caravan & Motor Home (Edition 203) gave me something to think about. After a couple of visits to the local plumbers, Plumbtec in Mildura, we have come...

gst · gst

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

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-27/knock-off-usb-charger-to-blame-for-womans-death/5555138

ironhore · ironhore

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

dING · dING

Putting the flash in flash memory Flash memory chips are called flash because in order to write to it, the memory is loaded, and then a signal is sent to the memory circuitry that says remember this kind of like the flash on a camera. (In all honesty, I dont know if modern flash memory uses this exact techn...

frangipani · frangipani

Hello, my name is Fran, I will be a solo nomad, am looking at a Motorhome, rang RACV for an inspection the don't do Motorhomes, can anyone advise who to contact to inspect a vehicle that in'm interested in, as I am mechanically challenged The Motorhome is in Melbourne -- Edited by Frangipani on Tuesday 1...

Cloak · Cloak

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/78cc-Skillmeister-Chainsaw-with-24-Bar-and-chain-/191215371541

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, here I am again with yet another question, It has been mentioned to me today that you might not be able to use WDH on a Holden Tow Bar for the Colorado. Does anyone out there in Colorado land use WDH or heard about it. No offence intended to the person that gave me the heads up, I appreciate it very much...

Judes and Bazz · Judes and Bazz

Hello everyone, Looking for some advice and help. We had a problem the amp meter on our van. The problem started when we run the battery flat with out the mains on ( inadvertently left the fridge running!). We hooked the mains up and the battery was charging at 25 amps, discovered smoke coming out of the b...

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	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	2009	04:12 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Phil C
	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	2934	10:08 AM Jul 9, 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	1116	08:14 AM Jul 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	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	965	04:51 PM Jul 7, 2014 by jan-ed
	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	1140	11:23 AM Jul 7, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Yamaha generator (Preview) We are thinking of buying a Yamaha generator but noticed that the output is 230 volts is this going to make any difference to how the appliances perform in particular the Ibis Air Command air conditioner, looking at the Yamaha 2400I as I don't think the Honda 2 KVA will do it, any advice will be appreciat...	Trevor law	14	1997	07:16 AM Jul 7, 2014 by Trevor law
	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	973	11:35 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Where do people.... (Preview) Where do people put a diesel heater in a 24' van with ensuite at the rear? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	14	1308	10:49 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Dunmowin
	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	1086	09:54 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Vic41
	old as the hills idea (Preview) i can imagine you blokes goin yea yea . well i had a problem getting my 2012 colorado manual into and out of 4x4 low range just to get the van up some slight hills or int that tight spot reversing up to the van . well i bumped a bloke down town the other day with a colly . bit hard core for a 6 mmth old truck you know w...	mr glassies	6	1169	07:10 PM Jul 6, 2014 by mr glassies
	Power Supply (Preview) We have dual batteries and a 120 w solar panel and our TV and radio have worked perfectly on 12 v for the last 8 days. Tonight, we have no 12v power to the TV, aerial or radio. Any suggestions?	gailhayd	11	1160	02:01 PM Jul 6, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Grey Water Storage (Preview) The issue of grey water comes up in this forum and others on a regular basis and has been concerning us for some time.A recent picture of a set up in the Caravan & Motor Home (Edition 203) gave me something to think about. After a couple of visits to the local plumbers, Plumbtec in Mildura, we have come...	JohnR	20	6797	06:05 PM Jul 5, 2014 by JohnR
	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	1200	04:10 PM Jul 5, 2014 by KFT
	Death from Non approved Fauity USB charging deivice (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-27/knock-off-usb-charger-to-blame-for-womans-death/5555138	oldtrack123	5	739	10:48 AM Jul 5, 2014 by Phil C
	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	861	04:29 AM Jul 5, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	USB Flash Drives Limitations (Preview) Putting the flash in flash memory Flash memory chips are called flash because in order to write to it, the memory is loaded, and then a signal is sent to the memory circuitry that says remember this kind of like the flash on a camera. (In all honesty, I dont know if modern flash memory uses this exact techn...	dING	11	1391	07:53 PM Jul 4, 2014 by Murraman
	getting an inspection before purchasing a Motorhome (Preview) Hello, my name is Fran, I will be a solo nomad, am looking at a Motorhome, rang RACV for an inspection the don't do Motorhomes, can anyone advise who to contact to inspect a vehicle that in'm interested in, as I am mechanically challenged The Motorhome is in Melbourne -- Edited by Frangipani on Tuesday 1...	frangipani	6	683	09:44 PM Jul 2, 2014 by frangipani
	Skillmeister Chainsaw (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/78cc-Skillmeister-Chainsaw-with-24-Bar-and-chain-/191215371541	Cloak	15	2222	11:48 AM Jul 1, 2014 by dING
	USING WDB ON COLORADO (Preview) Hi all, here I am again with yet another question, It has been mentioned to me today that you might not be able to use WDH on a Holden Tow Bar for the Colorado. Does anyone out there in Colorado land use WDH or heard about it. No offence intended to the person that gave me the heads up, I appreciate it very much...	Dougwe	15	3563	07:46 PM Jun 30, 2014 by Tim thetruckie
	Battery Problem (Preview) Hello everyone, Looking for some advice and help. We had a problem the amp meter on our van. The problem started when we run the battery flat with out the mains on ( inadvertently left the fridge running!). We hooked the mains up and the battery was charging at 25 amps, discovered smoke coming out of the b...	Judes and Bazz	9	1017	07:07 PM Jun 30, 2014 by Phil C
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