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Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, Think I nearly have my head around what I need for a very basic install. 1. 300w of Solar panels 2. Brackets to suit ( looking at using sikaflex to mount (less holes means less chances of leaks) 3. wiring 6mm minimum from panels to controller, 8mm between batteries 4. 30amp Solar regulator 5. 2 x 10...

gazolene · gazolene

I have just purchased an 40ltr engel fridge freezer for use in my Prado but want to use it when we go bush. Will a engel battery box supply this fridge satisfactory.

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day smartie pants. We have a number of clever, technically minded GNs on this forum who may think there's potential in this idea for a safe indoor gas heater. My parents had a Wunderheat fireplace at home. It was an enclosed firebox set into a regular fireplace with a chimney. The heat of the firebox s...

briche · briche

I have been asked about these panels. Just a question out there for any comments about them, good or bad. My friend is rebuilding a van and what's to use them but he is not sure if they are any good and neither am I. Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. briche

grahamg · grahamg

Thinking of buying the Isuzu Mu-x ( 7 seater ) which has the same running gear as the D-mux. Intended to do a round oz trip next year towing a small van. Anyone had any experience to the ISuzi

deverall11 · deverall11

Just saw a 2.2Kv generator at Aldi for $299.

grae and deb · grae and deb

HI NEED TO PICK YOUR BRAINS RE OUR PIPING BLUE AND RED WE ARE HAVING LATELY A LARGE AMOUNT OF LEAKS FROM THE HOSE SPLITTING OR PIN HOLING SPOKE TO JAYCO IN NOWRA TODAY HE WAS PUZZLED ,SOMETIMES WHEN IT SPLITS IT IS LIKE A STANLEY KNIFE CUT ,OTHER TIMES IT IS A SMALL PIN HOLE CAN IT BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE BUILT...

bill12 · bill12

I have a 2002 courier one ton ute and want to extend the chassis . Does anybody know the laws involved? I have designed and am seriously thinking of buildind a bigger camper on the back as the present slide on is a bit small to live in. I would appreciate your views. Thanks, Bill

deverall11 · deverall11

We are looking at upgrading our current van. Can anybody explain what are the major factors that make a van 'tow well'? Is it the tow ball weight or something else or a number of things. The weight we are looking at is between 2.5t and 3t. Larry

Stefdogs · Stefdogs

Hi guys, we are almost at the point of buying a caravan and joining you guys soon! Retiring on the 2nd July!! i am looking for opinions on which tyres we should put on our vehicle and caravan so that we can go on bitumen and also off road if we would like to. I realise there are compromises but don't want to get...

Collo · Collo

Can anyone tell me the correct tow capacity of Mit. Triton GLX-R 4x4 diesel? Mit. site says 3000 kg....carsales.com says 2300 to 2700!! thanks. Collo.

Steppe · Steppe

Oldbobsbus in reply to your post in general forum. I am running two 80 w panels with morning star control charging my three batts. Mm yep maybe the system should perform a bit better " but " one of my panels was secondhand when i bought it 7 years ago and i know that the new panels are better an c...

bowser · bowser

Hi. I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China, The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, A...

jonno · jonno

Whilst away recently our fridge stopped working on 240v I thought, no probs switch to gas and change the element when we get home.Nah not that simple wouldn,t work on gas either(didn,t try 12 v) so it became a cupboard and we crammed our perrishables into our evacool portable for the remainder of t...

jennyr · jennyr

has any body had problem with dometic 3 way fridge when on DC it is freezing contents when on settings around 3 -4 and sometimes goes the opposite way where the temp goes up to 10+ degrees. We have had 4 thermostats replaced since September but with the same result

Collo · Collo

I have just purchase some weight distributing bars. (17.5' Jayco and Mitsubishi Triton.) They were fitted by a dealership and do make the van and ute very level. Having read the manual when I got home, I find that they dont like driveways, sharp turns, rough ground. Just how practical are they? I mean...

Hendo · Hendo

About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular. My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?

patmc49 · patmc49

Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side

spida · spida

Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...

cazbaz · cazbaz

Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger

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	More solar questions ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi all, Think I nearly have my head around what I need for a very basic install. 1. 300w of Solar panels 2. Brackets to suit ( looking at using sikaflex to mount (less holes means less chances of leaks) 3. wiring 6mm minimum from panels to controller, 8mm between batteries 4. 30amp Solar regulator 5. 2 x 10...	Woolly	67	3614	12:12 PM May 10, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Engel fridge to engel battery box (Preview) I have just purchased an 40ltr engel fridge freezer for use in my Prado but want to use it when we go bush. Will a engel battery box supply this fridge satisfactory.	gazolene	6	3161	06:26 PM May 9, 2014 by moblet
	Gas heater for indoors/outdoors - thinking caps, please (Preview) G'day smartie pants. We have a number of clever, technically minded GNs on this forum who may think there's potential in this idea for a safe indoor gas heater. My parents had a Wunderheat fireplace at home. It was an enclosed firebox set into a regular fireplace with a chimney. The heat of the firebox s...	GaryKelly	22	1509	11:51 PM May 8, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Flexible sola panels. (Preview) I have been asked about these panels. Just a question out there for any comments about them, good or bad. My friend is rebuilding a van and what's to use them but he is not sure if they are any good and neither am I. Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. briche	briche	6	4189	11:09 AM May 7, 2014 by pcm947
	Isuzu Mu-x (Preview) Thinking of buying the Isuzu Mu-x ( 7 seater ) which has the same running gear as the D-mux. Intended to do a round oz trip next year towing a small van. Anyone had any experience to the ISuzi	grahamg	3	3911	07:01 PM May 6, 2014 by grahamg
	2.2 Kv generator (Preview) Just saw a 2.2Kv generator at Aldi for $299.	deverall11	5	1365	06:34 PM May 6, 2014 by 03_troopy
	JOHN GUEST PIPE (Preview) HI NEED TO PICK YOUR BRAINS RE OUR PIPING BLUE AND RED WE ARE HAVING LATELY A LARGE AMOUNT OF LEAKS FROM THE HOSE SPLITTING OR PIN HOLING SPOKE TO JAYCO IN NOWRA TODAY HE WAS PUZZLED ,SOMETIMES WHEN IT SPLITS IT IS LIKE A STANLEY KNIFE CUT ,OTHER TIMES IT IS A SMALL PIN HOLE CAN IT BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE BUILT...	grae and deb	13	1756	05:49 PM May 6, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Extending chassis on ute (Preview) I have a 2002 courier one ton ute and want to extend the chassis . Does anybody know the laws involved? I have designed and am seriously thinking of buildind a bigger camper on the back as the present slide on is a bit small to live in. I would appreciate your views. Thanks, Bill	bill12	15	2451	04:27 PM May 6, 2014 by elliemike
	What make a caravan 'tow well'? (Preview) We are looking at upgrading our current van. Can anybody explain what are the major factors that make a van 'tow well'? Is it the tow ball weight or something else or a number of things. The weight we are looking at is between 2.5t and 3t. Larry	deverall11	10	1544	04:26 PM May 5, 2014 by Cruising Granny
	Off road tyres (Preview) Hi guys, we are almost at the point of buying a caravan and joining you guys soon! Retiring on the 2nd July!! i am looking for opinions on which tyres we should put on our vehicle and caravan so that we can go on bitumen and also off road if we would like to. I realise there are compromises but don't want to get...	Stefdogs	7	913	09:33 AM May 5, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Tow capacity of Mitshubitshi Triton (Preview) Can anyone tell me the correct tow capacity of Mit. Triton GLX-R 4x4 diesel? Mit. site says 3000 kg....carsales.com says 2300 to 2700!! thanks. Collo.	Collo	10	2021	12:21 AM May 5, 2014 by MaryJane
	Carry over from general forum (Preview) Oldbobsbus in reply to your post in general forum. I am running two 80 w panels with morning star control charging my three batts. Mm yep maybe the system should perform a bit better " but " one of my panels was secondhand when i bought it 7 years ago and i know that the new panels are better an c...	Steppe	13	907	04:41 PM May 4, 2014 by Steppe
	Regulator (Preview) Hi. I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China, The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, A...	bowser	13	1136	03:02 PM May 4, 2014 by bowser
	Dometic 7401l 3 way fridge stopped working (Preview) Whilst away recently our fridge stopped working on 240v I thought, no probs switch to gas and change the element when we get home.Nah not that simple wouldn,t work on gas either(didn,t try 12 v) so it became a cupboard and we crammed our perrishables into our evacool portable for the remainder of t...	jonno	1	676	10:54 AM May 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	problem with dometic 3 way fridge (Preview) has any body had problem with dometic 3 way fridge when on DC it is freezing contents when on settings around 3 -4 and sometimes goes the opposite way where the temp goes up to 10+ degrees. We have had 4 thermostats replaced since September but with the same result	jennyr	3	954	06:51 AM May 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Weight distributing bars. Practical?? (Preview) I have just purchase some weight distributing bars. (17.5' Jayco and Mitsubishi Triton.) They were fitted by a dealership and do make the van and ute very level. Having read the manual when I got home, I find that they dont like driveways, sharp turns, rough ground. Just how practical are they? I mean...	Collo	4	690	08:41 PM May 2, 2014 by hako
	GARMIN SAT NAV (Preview) About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular. My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?	Hendo	14	990	06:06 PM Apr 29, 2014 by Vic41
	ripples in ceiling (Preview) Anyone had this problem?? Ripples started 6 months ago. On one side of van. Now on other side	patmc49	2	804	10:54 AM Apr 29, 2014 by DeBe
	Gas fridge problem - I finally solved it. (Preview) Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...	spida	13	1625	10:34 AM Apr 29, 2014 by elliemike
	Brake Controllers (Preview) Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger	cazbaz	4	868	08:22 PM Apr 28, 2014 by landy
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