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grill n chill · grill n chill

There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809

Plendo · Plendo

For maybe the fourth time in the last year there is a notice about a stolen caravan on the forum, so it certainly looks like something to be concerned about. For many years now there have been vehicle tracking services available in Australia, where they modify your vehicle and then if your vehicle is st...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello Grey Nomads, We have taken delivery of our new van and are attempting to fit a Hayman Reece Load distribution Hitch but there is a problem with installing the unit. We have a tool box and 2 gas bottles sitting on the drawbar and therefore unable to install the hitch such that the chains hang vertica...

hako · hako

Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...

SnowT · SnowT

Ok I'm going to post up a Picture and I want to see what result's everyone get's.. Ok Every Panel is the same.. 18v 11A.. The Panels are wired in 2 string's of 5 in Parallel- The red and Black Block's are the connection point's.. From them out to the Solar regulator.. Ok the Question is What Final Output...

SnowT · SnowT

How have people had solar Panels mounted to their Caravan's, Buses and Motor-home's. I have seen a few different method's.. - one of the methods is.. Mounts from Ebay - I'm wondering how this system works. IS it silicone d in place..? I have seen other mount's that People have done.. using Al angle..[...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?

2abreast · 2abreast

We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.

SnowT · SnowT

I have been given an Oscilloscope, What interface do I need to be able to check the output of 240v power system's.. I want test a few inverters I have and a generator, I want to make sure that it's got a clean Sine wave and not any crappy.. So what do I need..? Juergen

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

i have now found and cured the problem with the poor water pressure in our sterling, have removed the check valve imediatly behind the inlet connection and replced it with a push fit connector therefore increasing the flow into the van part of the check valve is still working where the hose connects to...

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	Fuel costs Vs time (Preview) There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...	grill n chill	14	1377	07:38 PM Jan 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	7 pin flat+ 2????? (Preview) who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	11	6476	08:24 AM Dec 27, 2013 by D and D
	RECALL Reject shop power boards (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809	oldtrack123	2	742	09:31 PM Dec 24, 2013 by oldtrack123
	RV Security Discussion (Preview) For maybe the fourth time in the last year there is a notice about a stolen caravan on the forum, so it certainly looks like something to be concerned about. For many years now there have been vehicle tracking services available in Australia, where they modify your vehicle and then if your vehicle is st...	Plendo	22	2041	08:15 PM Jan 25, 2014 by Plendo
	Solar Panel Mounting on my M/H. (Preview) As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...	Mr B2	2	673	09:36 PM Dec 22, 2013 by Mr B2
	Ford Ranger (Preview) G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John	Cruising Cruze	11	3409	03:15 AM Dec 29, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fitting a Hayman Reece load distributing hitch (Preview) Hello Grey Nomads, We have taken delivery of our new van and are attempting to fit a Hayman Reece Load distribution Hitch but there is a problem with installing the unit. We have a tool box and 2 gas bottles sitting on the drawbar and therefore unable to install the hitch such that the chains hang vertica...	MOLLUSCAN	23	12095	10:13 PM Jan 6, 2014 by Baz421
	Ratchet type towing mirrors. (Preview) Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...	hako	21	3286	05:10 PM Jan 4, 2014 by hako
	Need help on wiring for solar panels, (Preview) I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...	Mr B2	21	2018	11:55 AM Jan 2, 2014 by Mr B2
	Diesel and Gas (Preview) Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks	goldcoaster	4	844	10:29 PM Dec 26, 2013 by snapper49
	Help with repair of a walking machine (Preview) Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...	Hylda&Jon	8	853	11:22 PM Dec 19, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Folding solar panels (Preview) I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...	Poppy sore eye	24	3762	08:01 AM Dec 24, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Solar configuaration's (Preview) Ok I'm going to post up a Picture and I want to see what result's everyone get's.. Ok Every Panel is the same.. 18v 11A.. The Panels are wired in 2 string's of 5 in Parallel- The red and Black Block's are the connection point's.. From them out to the Solar regulator.. Ok the Question is What Final Output...	SnowT	15	1134	06:31 PM Dec 17, 2013 by native pepper
	Solar Panel Mounts (Preview) How have people had solar Panels mounted to their Caravan's, Buses and Motor-home's. I have seen a few different method's.. - one of the methods is.. Mounts from Ebay - I'm wondering how this system works. IS it silicone d in place..? I have seen other mount's that People have done.. using Al angle..[...	SnowT	10	3557	09:28 AM Dec 23, 2013 by Ontos45
	redarc brake controllers (Preview) need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?	villatranquilla	16	2601	01:12 AM Dec 21, 2013 by PeterD
	Leaking shower floor (Preview) We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz	2abreast	11	4685	07:20 PM Apr 18, 2014 by Two Strays
	Navman (Preview) I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .	BRAGGABB	3	598	11:14 AM Dec 28, 2013 by BRAGGABB
	Amp /Volt Meter (Preview) Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.	Mr Red	12	3050	01:40 PM Dec 20, 2013 by Mr Red
	Oscilloscope (Preview) I have been given an Oscilloscope, What interface do I need to be able to check the output of 240v power system's.. I want test a few inverters I have and a generator, I want to make sure that it's got a clean Sine wave and not any crappy.. So what do I need..? Juergen	SnowT	3	736	01:12 AM Dec 17, 2013 by PeterD
	poor water pressure in jayco sterlings (Preview) i have now found and cured the problem with the poor water pressure in our sterling, have removed the check valve imediatly behind the inlet connection and replced it with a push fit connector therefore increasing the flow into the van part of the check valve is still working where the hose connects to...	nallingtoon	0	733	08:10 PM Dec 13, 2013 by nallingtoon
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