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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...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Our aircon has a lo heat setting. I am trying to work out what the current draw would be using an inverter to run this lo heat setting, and if it would be possible? Aussie Paul.

CMan · CMan

Hi All Well I just took delivery of a Suzuki SX 4 to tow behind the RV. The gear to hook it up is quite expensive and if I get a stone guard it will add another $550 on top of the cost. This is not the real issue however as I have read that sand can do a lot of damage to the paint work. The stone guard will do nothing t...

TA · TA

Hi to all , Just wondering what if any guages we should install on our 3 ltr turbo diesel Prado to keep a eye on things when we travel many thanks Tony & Kerrie

Phil C · Phil C

One of the big issues we face is heating the van during cold nights on batteries. I found the solution! We purchased a "envi convection heater" on line www.envi-heat.com Make sure you get the Australian variant for 240V This heater ticks all the boxes, being only 475W it works well with an...

Leftwing · Leftwing

Got some moisture coming thru the stitching ( on the vertical fold sleeves) on our pop top . I think it is acrylic vinyl . Any tips on how to seal this stitching ? -- Edited by Leftwing on Saturday 28th of June 2014 06:39:06 PM

KevinC · KevinC

This could be interesting for those who like a technical problem. We have a 2013 Jayco 21.65 with independent suspension. Since we got it I've amused myself at rest stops by checking the temperatures of the brakes. The rear brakes are always about 100 (deg.C) but the fronts are nowhere near that. O...

gailhayd · gailhayd

Arrived in Dubbo late yesterday on our way north, and discovered the wiring for our van and Navara was in urgent need of repair. One phone call resulted in the repairs being done this morning, at the caravan park, and included the installation of an Anderson plug and the relocation of our reversing cam...

arthur · arthur

http://www.mynrma.com.au/shop/p-4033-schneider-emergency-powerbank.aspx#-- Edited by arthur on Tuesday 13th of May 2014 05:15:48 PM

Hendo · Hendo

Hi My brother has just ordered a new 21' van and can't make up his mind re fitting a compressor fridge or a 3 way fridge. The van will have 2 x 150 solar panels and 2 x 120 amp hr batteries. I told him to join the Grey Nomads and ask for advice but he is too shy. Can anyone give some advice, it would be much apprecia...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

Hi guys I need info on duel batteries. At the moment I have a 95 amp battery in my avan poptop it also has a solar panel attached on the roof I would like to change this to two 105 amps ones joined together the reason being is that i have them at home one to power my electric motor and the other one is in my 4x4 bo...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; One of the problems with the satilight system is were to mount your dish while traveling. The attached photo will show you how I've mounted mine. I use a S/H Austar dish mounted this way and it has never moved or been a problem getting in to the front boot or even opening th...

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??

Legendts · Legendts

Hi All Please read the attached sheet its frightening to look at something like this as it could have been the instrument of a fatal accident please convoy this to as many folk and members as possible. Many thanks Brian Kelleher President ATCM&CC INCPlease read the attached .pdf file - CARAV...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	886	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	987	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	1539	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	803	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	2444	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	4020	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	1201	07:07 PM Jun 30, 2014 by Phil C
	Coleman's Mach, 9000 series, 61365 model (I think) with lo heat setting... (Preview) Our aircon has a lo heat setting. I am trying to work out what the current draw would be using an inverter to run this lo heat setting, and if it would be possible? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	3	1221	10:57 AM Jun 30, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Stone protection for flat towed car towing (Preview) Hi All Well I just took delivery of a Suzuki SX 4 to tow behind the RV. The gear to hook it up is quite expensive and if I get a stone guard it will add another $550 on top of the cost. This is not the real issue however as I have read that sand can do a lot of damage to the paint work. The stone guard will do nothing t...	CMan	4	15049	08:25 PM Jun 29, 2014 by mickm
	Guages (Preview) Hi to all , Just wondering what if any guages we should install on our 3 ltr turbo diesel Prado to keep a eye on things when we travel many thanks Tony & Kerrie	TA	7	1357	07:27 PM Jun 29, 2014 by mr glassies
	No need to freeze at free camps ( 1 2 ) (Preview) One of the big issues we face is heating the van during cold nights on batteries. I found the solution! We purchased a "envi convection heater" on line www.envi-heat.com Make sure you get the Australian variant for 240V This heater ticks all the boxes, being only 475W it works well with an...	Phil C	48	4207	06:13 PM Jun 29, 2014 by turbopete
	waterproof stitching on vinyl poptop (Preview) Got some moisture coming thru the stitching ( on the vertical fold sleeves) on our pop top . I think it is acrylic vinyl . Any tips on how to seal this stitching ? -- Edited by Leftwing on Saturday 28th of June 2014 06:39:06 PM	Leftwing	3	1739	11:18 AM Jun 29, 2014 by Leftwing
	Brakes stay cold (Preview) This could be interesting for those who like a technical problem. We have a 2013 Jayco 21.65 with independent suspension. Since we got it I've amused myself at rest stops by checking the temperatures of the brakes. The rear brakes are always about 100 (deg.C) but the fronts are nowhere near that. O...	KevinC	22	3072	10:09 PM Jun 28, 2014 by Baz421
	Auto Electrician - Dubbo (Preview) Arrived in Dubbo late yesterday on our way north, and discovered the wiring for our van and Navara was in urgent need of repair. One phone call resulted in the repairs being done this morning, at the caravan park, and included the installation of an Anderson plug and the relocation of our reversing cam...	gailhayd	1	772	09:04 PM Jun 28, 2014 by KFT
	Whats your opinion on this gadget? (Preview) http://www.mynrma.com.au/shop/p-4033-schneider-emergency-powerbank.aspx#-- Edited by arthur on Tuesday 13th of May 2014 05:15:48 PM	arthur	9	2553	08:46 PM Jun 28, 2014 by mr glassies
	Compresor v 3 way fridge (Preview) Hi My brother has just ordered a new 21' van and can't make up his mind re fitting a compressor fridge or a 3 way fridge. The van will have 2 x 150 solar panels and 2 x 120 amp hr batteries. I told him to join the Grey Nomads and ask for advice but he is too shy. Can anyone give some advice, it would be much apprecia...	Hendo	17	4576	07:56 PM Jun 28, 2014 by mr glassies
	duel batteries (Preview) Hi guys I need info on duel batteries. At the moment I have a 95 amp battery in my avan poptop it also has a solar panel attached on the roof I would like to change this to two 105 amps ones joined together the reason being is that i have them at home one to power my electric motor and the other one is in my 4x4 bo...	RLLakeside	13	1473	04:15 PM Jun 28, 2014 by oldtrack123
	One way to mount you sat dish. (Preview) Hi every one; One of the problems with the satilight system is were to mount your dish while traveling. The attached photo will show you how I've mounted mine. I use a S/H Austar dish mounted this way and it has never moved or been a problem getting in to the front boot or even opening th...	valiant81	3	1008	01:16 PM Jun 28, 2014 by _wombat_
	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	7003	10:27 AM Jun 28, 2014 by Russue
	Oz hitch failure (Preview) Hi All Please read the attached sheet its frightening to look at something like this as it could have been the instrument of a fatal accident please convoy this to as many folk and members as possible. Many thanks Brian Kelleher President ATCM&CC INCPlease read the attached .pdf file - CARAV...	Legendts	26	13760	08:05 PM Jun 27, 2014 by Baz421
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