Techies' Corner

coyotte · coyotte

does any know of a "rule of thumb" or formula for working out Solar panel size relative to Battery size ???? Coyotte

Grumpy Old Man · Grumpy Old Man

Hi all, Have a friend who is parking his caravan up & we aren't sure how to handle the deep cycle batteries. Should we disconnect everything or should we leave it all connected to the solar panels to keep full charge. There won't be any discharge from the batteries for many months. Cheers

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

My old water heater ,a Carver which Coromal from WA used to import from the UK a few years ago but no longer do. Well it's decided it's had it's day and is leaking badly. No hot water so have been looking at a replacement unit. I had been checking out this so called super-duper gas endless hot water system...

The Roamer · The Roamer

Hi all, Macerating toilet in a caravan?. A lot of opinions available but I would like to hear from someone who is using or has used one. Thanks, John

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...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Is there any where in Victoria that you can get corner weighing on a Coach, Thats weighing the four corners of the Coach Individually, The four wheels, I have taken out the 150 Gallon Propane Gas tank, and replaced it with a Carrrier Frame and five Swap and Go, Gas bottles, Sheeted the lot in 3 mm Steel P...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Well The Coach is up on the Ramps, Safely, I can work under it with ease, So I will install a new gas tank holder under there, The Gas Tank that was in it is Illegal here, so out it came, and I will replace it with Swap and Go Bottles, 5 of them in a row, The gas tank was 6 foot long and 18 inches in Diameter, 1800 X 4...

Caister70 · Caister70

Is there a simple way of determining where to drill the hole in the van wall without hitting some vital part, especially the electric wiring. Thanks for any advice.

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All Can anyone inform me to what is the extent of wattage use for a CPAC machine operating via 12 volts. And how long would I expect to get running off 2x120 Ah batteries. Have one 130 watt solar panel on roof as a recharging medium, backed up by generator, if necessary. Happy Caravanning

Feral Errol · Feral Errol

Hi all, With so many learned souls on this forum, any chance of some comments on the following circuit I have set up in my Nissan Patrol for charging auxiliary battery and caravan battery. I use the auxiliary battery as a backup in case of significant winch use. The van battery is charged using a batte...

SnowT · SnowT

Hi all.. Not sure if anyone has done this Before.. So I thought I would do so.. I'm hunting for Batteries for my future project.. So I thought I would ask what type of Battery people have in their setup's..? The information I'm after is.. - Brand / Model - Size [Ah] - Voltage Other comment's.. Any issues...

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...

Allenjj · Allenjj

Hi All, Only new to the forum, first post, so go easy on me. I have a spare Shurflo pump that I am thinking of using to pump water from creeks for showering and general washing. I am wondering what would be the best solution for keeping as much rubbish out of the inlet that is in the creek as possible. I seem to...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Well i have finaly cracked it !!!!! My jayco caravan is now one year old and has just been in for it's first service and a couple of things that needed to be attended to under warrentee, nothing major, but my main issue is with the three way fridge that is a standard fitment...

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there travellers, I wish to install a water level monitor to our 2 fresh water tanks. Any ides or suggestions.

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day, g'day, g'day. Just had two under tray tool boxes delivered, awaiting fitting by a local engineering company (plus a few other jobs). I was surprised that no fitting instructions came with the boxes. Looks like I need to supply my own bolts, etc, and figure out where and how to attach them. I'll l...

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...

barina · barina

Does anyone know who would professionally install a solar panel to the roof of a MH Approx 3mts high. I will have the panel, just need to have it installed. Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong areas.

Dreamcatcher · Dreamcatcher

I am a new member and I was wondering if any other member had any info on Led Spot/Driving lights especially the bar type

Wirroff · Wirroff

Ladies and Gents, does anyone have any top tips for keeping a GPS fixed to the windscreen??? We have a Garmin Nuvi (great GPS) and a Mercedes Sprinter MH. Can I keep the GPS fixed to the windscreen? Yes, but for only one minute before it falls off! I know the Garmin has a reputation for having a weak suctio...

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	Batteries & Solar (Preview) does any know of a "rule of thumb" or formula for working out Solar panel size relative to Battery size ???? Coyotte	coyotte	4	1350	06:41 PM Dec 8, 2013 by PeterD
	batteries (Preview) Hi all, Have a friend who is parking his caravan up & we aren't sure how to handle the deep cycle batteries. Should we disconnect everything or should we leave it all connected to the solar panels to keep full charge. There won't be any discharge from the batteries for many months. Cheers	Grumpy Old Man	14	1775	06:40 PM Dec 7, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Endless hot water. (Preview) My old water heater ,a Carver which Coromal from WA used to import from the UK a few years ago but no longer do. Well it's decided it's had it's day and is leaking badly. No hot water so have been looking at a replacement unit. I had been checking out this so called super-duper gas endless hot water system...	Yuglamron	13	16077	03:45 PM Dec 7, 2013 by PeterD
	Macerating toilets (Preview) Hi all, Macerating toilet in a caravan?. A lot of opinions available but I would like to hear from someone who is using or has used one. Thanks, John	The Roamer	3	802	03:20 PM Dec 7, 2013 by gypsynolmate
	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	1908	12:13 PM Dec 7, 2013 by moblet
	Corner weighing (Preview) Is there any where in Victoria that you can get corner weighing on a Coach, Thats weighing the four corners of the Coach Individually, The four wheels, I have taken out the 150 Gallon Propane Gas tank, and replaced it with a Carrrier Frame and five Swap and Go, Gas bottles, Sheeted the lot in 3 mm Steel P...	Mr B2	7	1006	11:38 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Mr B2
	Gas Tanks for my Rig, (Preview) Well The Coach is up on the Ramps, Safely, I can work under it with ease, So I will install a new gas tank holder under there, The Gas Tank that was in it is Illegal here, so out it came, and I will replace it with Swap and Go Bottles, 5 of them in a row, The gas tank was 6 foot long and 18 inches in Diameter, 1800 X 4...	Mr B2	28	1568	11:35 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Mr B2
	Aerial access (Preview) Is there a simple way of determining where to drill the hole in the van wall without hitting some vital part, especially the electric wiring. Thanks for any advice.	Caister70	4	471	03:39 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Caister70
	CPAC Machine 12/24 volt (Preview) Hello All Can anyone inform me to what is the extent of wattage use for a CPAC machine operating via 12 volts. And how long would I expect to get running off 2x120 Ah batteries. Have one 130 watt solar panel on roof as a recharging medium, backed up by generator, if necessary. Happy Caravanning	Two Strays	4	743	06:36 AM Dec 6, 2013 by sarg
	Auxiliary Battery circuit in Patrol (Preview) Hi all, With so many learned souls on this forum, any chance of some comments on the following circuit I have set up in my Nissan Patrol for charging auxiliary battery and caravan battery. I use the auxiliary battery as a backup in case of significant winch use. The van battery is charged using a batte...	Feral Errol	4	661	04:52 PM Dec 5, 2013 by Feral Errol
	What Brand of Battery..? (Preview) Hi all.. Not sure if anyone has done this Before.. So I thought I would do so.. I'm hunting for Batteries for my future project.. So I thought I would ask what type of Battery people have in their setup's..? The information I'm after is.. - Brand / Model - Size [Ah] - Voltage Other comment's.. Any issues...	SnowT	17	2406	11:14 PM Dec 4, 2013 by Baz421
	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	10808	05:59 PM Dec 4, 2013 by DeBe
	Getting water from a creek (Preview) Hi All, Only new to the forum, first post, so go easy on me. I have a spare Shurflo pump that I am thinking of using to pump water from creeks for showering and general washing. I am wondering what would be the best solution for keeping as much rubbish out of the inlet that is in the creek as possible. I seem to...	Allenjj	17	3435	08:59 AM Dec 4, 2013 by Feral Errol
	Dometic RM2350 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi every one; Well i have finaly cracked it !!!!! My jayco caravan is now one year old and has just been in for it's first service and a couple of things that needed to be attended to under warrentee, nothing major, but my main issue is with the three way fridge that is a standard fitment...	valiant81	38	13158	05:16 PM Dec 2, 2013 by rockylizard
	Water level monitor (Preview) Hi there travellers, I wish to install a water level monitor to our 2 fresh water tanks. Any ides or suggestions.	Allan Marais	10	3471	04:58 PM Dec 1, 2013 by brian
	Under Tray tool boxes (Preview) G'day, g'day, g'day. Just had two under tray tool boxes delivered, awaiting fitting by a local engineering company (plus a few other jobs). I was surprised that no fitting instructions came with the boxes. Looks like I need to supply my own bolts, etc, and figure out where and how to attach them. I'll l...	GaryKelly	4	6286	11:34 AM Dec 1, 2013 by GaryKelly
	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	1734	04:45 PM Nov 30, 2013 by brian
	Installing Solar panel (Preview) Does anyone know who would professionally install a solar panel to the roof of a MH Approx 3mts high. I will have the panel, just need to have it installed. Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong areas.	barina	9	1299	11:57 AM Nov 30, 2013 by SnowT
	LED Driving lights (Preview) I am a new member and I was wondering if any other member had any info on Led Spot/Driving lights especially the bar type	Dreamcatcher	4	1129	01:13 PM Nov 29, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Garmin GPS Nuvi (Preview) Ladies and Gents, does anyone have any top tips for keeping a GPS fixed to the windscreen??? We have a Garmin Nuvi (great GPS) and a Mercedes Sprinter MH. Can I keep the GPS fixed to the windscreen? Yes, but for only one minute before it falls off! I know the Garmin has a reputation for having a weak suctio...	Wirroff	21	1657	06:48 PM Nov 28, 2013 by _wombat_
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