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Deka Battery supplier or a similar battery needed ASAP
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Hi again, have 2 x Deka 70 686MF 12v cranking batteries in parallel and one is half dead so unable to start truck up. They are 720CCA and smallish 228mm (L) x 175 (w) x 206mm (h) made in the USA, maintenance free and heavy. The length and width are critical and height is not so critical. Maintenance free is...
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allinone
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Four Seasons Hatch
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Does anyone travel with the rear vent of the four seasons hatch open to remove hot air from the van? I see vans traveling with the shower cubicle vent open to remove moisture, odors. If this works would the rear vent of the four seasons hatch have the same effect? Cheers Pete
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wasn_me
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Watts for amps
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Hi, good people. I have a couple of questions maybe somebody could help me with. 1) I want to run a 25 amp Ctek smartcharger to charge total 220Ah AGMs. What is wattage draw for charger? For a 40 amp charger?? Could somebody have a go at writing out the calculation as well??!!!! 2) will a 1kVa Ya...
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Tiyul
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Solar panel lead
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Hi Guys, new on the forum, and I am only a baby nomad.... I have a 160W solar panel; I am taking the regulator it came with, off. I'm hooking it up to a Redarc BCDC 1225 with MPPT controller. Cable run is 5 metres from panel to battery box. Question is: is it worth also replacing the (thin) cabling that came wi...
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Tiyul
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Which uhf channel?
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I have just upgraded to a 80 ch.uhf cb, and want to know which channels to use?. Do they differ to the 40 channel radio? By the way, I have a perfectly good 40ch. if anybody wants it. Thanks, Bill
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Failed CMOS battery in desk computer
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Some of you probably already know what happens when you CMOS battery fails in your computer. I'm only talking desk-top here because I'm not sure that all lap-tops have one. The CMOS battery is a button battery that is embedded in your computer's motherboard and about the size of a 10 cent bit. It's ther...
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QueenKombi
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240V to 110V transformers in imported vans
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HI That situationof using step down transformers has again been confirmed as NOT COMPLYING TO AUS STANDARDS been confirmed ,this morning, by Qld ESO That the fitting of A step down transformer to run ALL existing 110V equipment does not comply with Aus Standards A company making such a claim has be...
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oldtrack123
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Towing capacity of 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know?
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Hi there, I'm new to the group, thanks for having me. I have just acquired a 22 seat 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know its towing capacity, please, as it has no owner's manual? It is a manual diesel 6 cylinders Cheers, Leanne.
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bushgrrl
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Rolling electrical cords.
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Hi , any ideas on rolling up extension cords neatly and keeping them that way. I wrap it around my arm, but by the time I am finished it is a mess cos I only have little arms. Have tried to do it like a life saving rope and still no joy. There must some gadget that will keep them in check.
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shekon
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External Rear View Mirror
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I don't know who thought of it, but I have a rear vision mirror on the left of the van which shows vehicles and walls to be further away than they really are. There's no curvature on the surface, but it's a very dangerous mirror. I don't know if I've cut off anyone as I return to the left land after overtakin...
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Cruising Granny
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Yellow L.E.D. lights.
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Working on the theory that bugs are less attracted to yellow lights I fitted some LEDs to the outside of our 'van. White ones are everywhere on Ebay. Found yellow ones, a 5 mtr roll for less than $30. Sadly the camera flash diminishes the yellow effect. But you get the idea. Just wired them into the 12V lig...
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chopit
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Dometic VT2500 vacuum toilet ... happy ending
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We had one in our caravan ... it worked ok for awhile and then it started to lose the vacuum and it would keep on cycling about every 10mins. I replaced all the O rings, cassette cap and the big seal under the seat. In the end it just wouldn't pump up the vacuum ... the vacuum pump wouldn't stop. After ringing...
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What car is a Jayco wheel similar to?
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We have a '11 Jayco 13' StarCraft, do the wheels stud pattern match a Holden, Ford or Toyota? Or anything?
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gtsteve
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WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A DIYER WITH GAS & ELECTRICS
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http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/what-not-to-diy-with-plumbing-and-electrical-20120619-20ld9.html
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oldtrack123
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portable solar panels to roof of van
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just wondering if the 120w panels i have can be permantly fixed on the roof of the van all information accepted thanks suenray
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TAJ
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Purchase of a new Towing Vehicle
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I am about to embark on a purchase of a new towing vehicle, I seek advice regard the towing capacity. My Caravan has TARE 1971KG and a a GVM of 2,400kg. I have been considering purchasing a Nissan Navara or Holden Colorado which both have towing capacity of 3000kg. Most of the vehicles I have looked at o...
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Wendy
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tv questions
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hi all. just wanted some infomation on running tv's while free camping . I have an LCD HD tv and want to know if i need a set top box to get reception. We are going to get a sattalite dish (portable) as well. As you can see I am not ver good at this caravan on road thing yet , but i will get there/ thanks for all your...
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loulybelle
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air vents
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Please I need some help where can I find some Brown air vents for a 89 Viscount caravan I've been looking everywhere cheers john
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Cruising Cruze
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Up grade towing capacity.
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Is there anyway of upgrading the braked tow capacity of a 6 cylinder Falcon(auto) from 1700kg to 2300/2500kg?
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Collo
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Running-in new generator
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Against my better judgement I purchased an el-cheapo Chinese generator on flea bay. I know it won't perform as well or as quietly as a Honda but my expectations are not high anyway. It will probably only be used to charge the batteries during poor weather. What I do want information on is the recommend...
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