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Lizz · Lizz

Hi Guys, I am heading out alone to the playground for 3 months soon. I have a little old camper trailer. I have a solar panel.(21 Watt/max rated power) I probably only need to run power for a little fan( for when I am granny napping), little light, and my phone/camera/ Tablet charging. What sort of batt...

Northernblue · Northernblue

Hi guys, I have recently purchased an 1993 evernew 21' caravan. I need to install an Aircon as I'm heading (back) up to Darwin. I was talking to a caravan dealer and mentioned that I was thinking of installing an underbunk Aircon, to which he replied that he'd never seen one and that everyone preferred r...

MA247 · MA247

Does anybody know somebody to install a diesel heater in caravan in Mornington Victoria.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have a rear view camera on the van which is hard wired and uses RCA plugs to connect to the tug but I am constantly having trouble with this connection so I am thinking about running wires from van and tug through the 12 pin plug do you think there will be any issues with this or is there a better way to do thi...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Diesel verses gas, thoughts please.... Aussie Paul.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Has anyone fitted this to their Winegard tv antenna? "Winegard Wingman Add on for existing winegard antenna" http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121145713568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 27th of May...

fitzy · fitzy

Could someone please advise me how to re-install the Comments link back onto the maps page of Wikicamps.They were there one minute and gone the next, I don't know what I did but the comments are very useful when contemplating where to camp for the night. Regards Fitzy

Deetric · Deetric

I have been search this and other forums to see if the fuel economy of one is how much better than the other. I realize there is a lot of variables but need to get some ideas. please help my troubled mind.

Belly boy · Belly boy

Hi all we are new to this can someone help me I am fitting out a LWB mercades sprinter and look for a shower toilet basin combo to put in it . And also 12v 240v fridge can anyone help I am in Vic. Regards belly

Russue · Russue

Looking to get one installed, in Melbourne, we are looking for the best price supplied and fitted. Was looking online and see you can get from from UK for $964, would they be the same as they sell in Aus??

Backaburke · Backaburke

Looking to buy a satellite dish, I don't know anything about them, can anybody give me some ideas as to which one I should consider. Currently heading north toward Geraldton.

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

Hi there, I am unhappy with the performance of my 210 lt fridge/ freezer. I bought it 15 months ago and it has been thru the highs and lows of ambient temps and has never kept things in the fridge section cold...cool yes but not cold. So I tested the internal temp with a thermometer to find it between 7.8 deg...

jimbo · jimbo

I wouldn't have had anywhere near 500 Hours use on my Kipor Gennie Up in till yesterday. After getting back from greens lake it Will not start.....has Oil and New spark Plug went for a second Turned it off then wouldn't start again...I think I'll Drain it out and replace the fuel with Premium Unleaded...

gitsho · gitsho

Looking to buy a knew inverter 1500W. Which are the best - Australian or Chinese. Any suggestions for best buy. Rgds gitsho

Dougwe · Dougwe

As you would know I looked at the Holden Colorado twin cab ute last week and was very very impressed. Thankyou to all that commented here on the open forum, by PM and a few phone calls as well. Early this week I test drove the Mazda BT50 twin cab ute and was very disappointed, seemed a bit sluggish and felt l...

alwon · alwon

I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.

neilnruth · neilnruth

Has anyone else had this problem? When I click on a link someone has posted, I then have to sign back in to continue.

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf

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	Battery question (Preview) Hi Guys, I am heading out alone to the playground for 3 months soon. I have a little old camper trailer. I have a solar panel.(21 Watt/max rated power) I probably only need to run power for a little fan( for when I am granny napping), little light, and my phone/camera/ Tablet charging. What sort of batt...	Lizz	19	1890	11:19 PM Jun 13, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Underbunk V rooftop Aircon (Preview) Hi guys, I have recently purchased an 1993 evernew 21' caravan. I need to install an Aircon as I'm heading (back) up to Darwin. I was talking to a caravan dealer and mentioned that I was thinking of installing an underbunk Aircon, to which he replied that he'd never seen one and that everyone preferred r...	Northernblue	5	3874	09:36 PM May 31, 2014 by Vic41
	diesel heater (Preview) Does anybody know somebody to install a diesel heater in caravan in Mornington Victoria.	MA247	6	3198	02:04 PM Jun 3, 2014 by pcm947
	Electrical wiring help (Preview) We have a rear view camera on the van which is hard wired and uses RCA plugs to connect to the tug but I am constantly having trouble with this connection so I am thinking about running wires from van and tug through the 12 pin plug do you think there will be any issues with this or is there a better way to do thi...	aussietraveller	10	1886	05:27 PM May 30, 2014 by aussietraveller
	HOLDEN COLORADO WINS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...	Dougwe	36	3216	09:14 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	heater pros and cons... (Preview) Diesel verses gas, thoughts please.... Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	19	2863	07:04 PM Jun 3, 2014 by Thunderchild69
	Winegard Wingman Add on... (Preview) Has anyone fitted this to their Winegard tv antenna? "Winegard Wingman Add on for existing winegard antenna" http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121145713568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 27th of May...	aussie_paul	16	1468	08:48 PM Jun 14, 2014 by Baggie
	wikicamps problem (Preview) Could someone please advise me how to re-install the Comments link back onto the maps page of Wikicamps.They were there one minute and gone the next, I don't know what I did but the comments are very useful when contemplating where to camp for the night. Regards Fitzy	fitzy	5	2114	05:15 PM Jun 5, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	4.2 litre diesel or v8 to tow 3500Kg 20ft van (Preview) I have been search this and other forums to see if the fuel economy of one is how much better than the other. I realize there is a lot of variables but need to get some ideas. please help my troubled mind.	Deetric	25	5085	06:53 AM Jun 20, 2014 by The Hats
	Mercedes Benz sprinter (Preview) Hi all we are new to this can someone help me I am fitting out a LWB mercades sprinter and look for a shower toilet basin combo to put in it . And also 12v 240v fridge can anyone help I am in Vic. Regards belly	Belly boy	4	791	06:33 PM May 28, 2014 by Belly boy
	Dometic Truma E2400 Gas/LPG Heater (Preview) Looking to get one installed, in Melbourne, we are looking for the best price supplied and fitted. Was looking online and see you can get from from UK for $964, would they be the same as they sell in Aus??	Russue	10	6914	10:27 AM Jun 28, 2014 by Russue
	Satellite Dishes for Dummies (Preview) Looking to buy a satellite dish, I don't know anything about them, can anybody give me some ideas as to which one I should consider. Currently heading north toward Geraldton.	Backaburke	9	1456	09:45 AM Jun 13, 2014 by Technomad
	I want to replace my fridge (Preview) Hi there, I am unhappy with the performance of my 210 lt fridge/ freezer. I bought it 15 months ago and it has been thru the highs and lows of ambient temps and has never kept things in the fridge section cold...cool yes but not cold. So I tested the internal temp with a thermometer to find it between 7.8 deg...	Motorhomer13	7	1859	01:31 PM May 28, 2014 by Motorhomer13
	Kipor Generater (Preview) I wouldn't have had anywhere near 500 Hours use on my Kipor Gennie Up in till yesterday. After getting back from greens lake it Will not start.....has Oil and New spark Plug went for a second Turned it off then wouldn't start again...I think I'll Drain it out and replace the fuel with Premium Unleaded...	jimbo	14	3723	09:04 PM May 28, 2014 by Baz421
	Sine inverter 12volt ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking to buy a knew inverter 1500W. Which are the best - Australian or Chinese. Any suggestions for best buy. Rgds gitsho	gitsho	31	2828	04:10 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	TUG UPDATE (Preview) As you would know I looked at the Holden Colorado twin cab ute last week and was very very impressed. Thankyou to all that commented here on the open forum, by PM and a few phone calls as well. Early this week I test drove the Mazda BT50 twin cab ute and was very disappointed, seemed a bit sluggish and felt l...	Dougwe	26	1899	08:51 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Simshaz
	Portable Generators (Preview) I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.	alwon	2	871	05:14 PM May 22, 2014 by KFT
	Why do we have to sign back in when we click on a link? (Preview) Has anyone else had this problem? When I click on a link someone has posted, I then have to sign back in to continue.	neilnruth	4	863	05:31 PM May 26, 2014 by Cupie
	mobile phone antenna (Preview) Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie	bowsie1	8	1344	09:03 AM May 23, 2014 by bowsie1
	App for setting up antenna / DVB-T / VAST (Preview) http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf	BTSV_Berni	8	864	07:52 AM May 22, 2014 by _wombat_
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