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rockylizard · rockylizard

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello all, We are just about to take delivery of our 15.5' Millard Overlander and were told today that our choice of tyres was not possible. 15" Cooper Discovery A/T3. Their load rating is only 1030 kg and the van will be between 2000 and 2300kg (max). I've spent hours tonight looking at brands t...

Thunderchild69 · Thunderchild69

I currently have 2 X 100 Amp AGM batteries and have acquired 2 X 120 Amp AGM batteries that I wish to gang together to increase my storage reserve. Can anyone advise if there are any problems ganging slightly different capacity units together in the same bank? I intended hooking them up using "Met...

countryroad · countryroad

I have 2 external plugs on my new to me campervan. On the driver side is the caravan plug...I assume as it's a different size. On the passenger side, side of the wiz bang door is another plug with IP44 on the cover, which I know is all weather dust protection cover, thanks google. As I can plug a 3 prong plug...

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...

oz-demigod · oz-demigod

After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...

Rich and Debs · Rich and Debs

Now here's one that has me puzzled and wonder if there are any boffins out there who have had a simalar issue and happy to share the solution or helpful ideas? We have the Jayco Sterling outback 17:22:2 van 2010yr, the 220v hot water boiler at the rear of the van which is a 17 lt capacity unit is getting stea...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Folks, just bought a 1999 Sprinter Jabiru and it has an LG Flatron TV in it (about 15"). For some reason, it is only plugged into a 240v socket and has no direct 12v lead on it (I'm sure it will run on 12v as the AC/DC Adaptor lead on it plugs into the set via a '12v input'). Anyway...... The issue I have is...

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All I have a question for all you techo's out there. Then using the gas on a three way fridge, does the gas burner continue to operate regardless whether or not it has reached it's nominated temp as per the themostat setting or does it turn off and re iginite when the temp increases inside the frid...

JayDee · JayDee

We are not sure if this is the correct section for this or not. But here goes!!!! The time has come for us to make a decision re a change of tow vehicle. We are looking at either a:- Landcruiser V8 2005 model. versus 2004 Turbo Landcruiser series 100 diesel. Big problem is that the diesel model is about $20...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

What is Front and Rear GAWR. Thanks

hako · hako

I've recently been given a dead Waeco Fridge which I've been playing with and managed to get working on 240Vac after replacing the 4 PCB switches on the control board that were all U/S. I'm now looking at the 12Vdc section. Problem is that I do not have the 12Vdc cord so I do not know which terminal is posi...

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Hello all we are looking at getting a setup for our van acces antennanas have one but it is very pricey $5700 fitted as we are in WA can anyone recomend other options IE different supplier And more importently do they work Cheers Bowsie

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...

bill12 · bill12

The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill

Collo · Collo

What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?

SnowT · SnowT

I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia.. I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed...

Vanderee · Vanderee

I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...

PRADO 1 · PRADO 1

Hi, My name is Brian and I am a newby at this forum and I was wondering does any one know about weather proof 240 sockets to fit on back of car for a Waeco fridge that is permanently in vehicle so when in caravan park do not have to keep opening back of Prado to plug it into 240 volts.

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Technical Advice for 4X4 Drivers (Preview)	rockylizard	6	784	03:27 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Bryan
	Tyres for single axle van? (Preview) Hello all, We are just about to take delivery of our 15.5' Millard Overlander and were told today that our choice of tyres was not possible. 15" Cooper Discovery A/T3. Their load rating is only 1030 kg and the van will be between 2000 and 2300kg (max). I've spent hours tonight looking at brands t...	MOLLUSCAN	4	709	07:43 PM Nov 27, 2013 by MOLLUSCAN
	Assembling battery bank using different capacity units (Preview) I currently have 2 X 100 Amp AGM batteries and have acquired 2 X 120 Amp AGM batteries that I wish to gang together to increase my storage reserve. Can anyone advise if there are any problems ganging slightly different capacity units together in the same bank? I intended hooking them up using "Met...	Thunderchild69	15	1661	04:45 PM Nov 30, 2013 by brian
	External electric plugs (Preview) I have 2 external plugs on my new to me campervan. On the driver side is the caravan plug...I assume as it's a different size. On the passenger side, side of the wiz bang door is another plug with IP44 on the cover, which I know is all weather dust protection cover, thanks google. As I can plug a 3 prong plug...	countryroad	4	770	04:31 PM Nov 19, 2013 by countryroad
	Which car should I use to tow....HELP!!! (Preview) Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...	AdventureB4Dentures	12	1809	12:13 PM Dec 7, 2013 by moblet
	Sprinter Jabiru Clean Water Tank (Preview) Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...	Wirroff	5	628	08:19 PM Nov 22, 2013 by PeterInSa
	All things computers - a Nomad travelers compendium. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...	oz-demigod	45	4798	06:41 PM Nov 22, 2013 by KFT
	No Hot Water issue (Preview) Now here's one that has me puzzled and wonder if there are any boffins out there who have had a simalar issue and happy to share the solution or helpful ideas? We have the Jayco Sterling outback 17:22:2 van 2010yr, the 220v hot water boiler at the rear of the van which is a 17 lt capacity unit is getting stea...	Rich and Debs	6	2000	02:02 AM Nov 19, 2013 by grae and deb
	LG Flatron TV (Preview) Folks, just bought a 1999 Sprinter Jabiru and it has an LG Flatron TV in it (about 15"). For some reason, it is only plugged into a 240v socket and has no direct 12v lead on it (I'm sure it will run on 12v as the AC/DC Adaptor lead on it plugs into the set via a '12v input'). Anyway...... The issue I have is...	Wirroff	12	1419	02:36 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Wirroff
	Operation of gas on a three way fridge. (Preview) Hello All I have a question for all you techo's out there. Then using the gas on a three way fridge, does the gas burner continue to operate regardless whether or not it has reached it's nominated temp as per the themostat setting or does it turn off and re iginite when the temp increases inside the frid...	Two Strays	10	1198	07:17 PM Nov 18, 2013 by Two Strays
	Land cruiser V 8 V Diesel (Preview) We are not sure if this is the correct section for this or not. But here goes!!!! The time has come for us to make a decision re a change of tow vehicle. We are looking at either a:- Landcruiser V8 2005 model. versus 2004 Turbo Landcruiser series 100 diesel. Big problem is that the diesel model is about $20...	JayDee	12	1548	04:41 PM Nov 27, 2013 by Wizardofoz
	GAWR (Preview) What is Front and Rear GAWR. Thanks	goldcoaster	1	424	06:01 PM Nov 16, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Waeco CF50 12V cable polarity ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've recently been given a dead Waeco Fridge which I've been playing with and managed to get working on 240Vac after replacing the 4 PCB switches on the control board that were all U/S. I'm now looking at the 12Vdc section. Problem is that I do not have the 12Vdc cord so I do not know which terminal is posi...	hako	41	10118	05:59 PM Dec 4, 2013 by DeBe
	Aotomatic satellite unit (Preview) Hello all we are looking at getting a setup for our van acces antennanas have one but it is very pricey $5700 fitted as we are in WA can anyone recomend other options IE different supplier And more importently do they work Cheers Bowsie	bowsie1	13	1436	04:06 AM Nov 20, 2013 by Yuglamron
	2014 Jeep (Preview) Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...	woodylad	4	651	08:56 PM Nov 15, 2013 by rockylizard
	heat resistant paint (Preview) The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill	bill12	2	727	05:32 AM Nov 15, 2013 by hako
	Car storage (Preview) What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?	Collo	7	721	06:47 PM Nov 16, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	What's your k's per litre and Speed.. (Preview) I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia.. I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed...	SnowT	8	2451	06:06 PM Nov 16, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Calcium Battery Exploded (like shotgun blast) (Preview) I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...	Vanderee	9	2821	07:57 AM Nov 14, 2013 by Vanderee
	240/12 Volt Fridges (Preview) Hi, My name is Brian and I am a newby at this forum and I was wondering does any one know about weather proof 240 sockets to fit on back of car for a Waeco fridge that is permanently in vehicle so when in caravan park do not have to keep opening back of Prado to plug it into 240 volts.	PRADO 1	5	969	05:54 AM Nov 12, 2013 by PRADO 1
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