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Hydeeeho · Hydeeeho

Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...

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

2ontimeout · 2ontimeout

Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...

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 .

deefanow · deefanow

I still have gas in bottle (although it must be down) as it runs a weber BBQ. The gas cookers on stove in van will only run 1 at a time & then not flat out. It has done it before & then come good. Is it a blockage or the regulater?The tap in line is full on. any ideas? I am nowhere near a gas fitter

Peekay · Peekay

We've just read a couple of threads on diesel chips. We have a 2009 NT Pajero and have been researching the pros and cons. We like the sound of the Steinbauer because it doesn't interfere with the ECU. They claim a 20% increase in power, but some 4WD magazine comparos don't back this up. We're just abo...

petengail · petengail

I was watching, as most of us were, the devestating flooding around Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley. I had a thought what happens when you are half underwater and your windows are power and you have auto locking and all your power is underwater and shorted out? It would seem to me that the only option...

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

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

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

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

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

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..[...

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...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

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

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.

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,...

Gadge · Gadge

I hope some one can give advice as nothing forth coming from Toyota. i have a Coaster 1987 fitted with exhaust Brakes. On purchase they were not working. I have serviced and replaced. the actuator is working well with no leaks. There are no exhaust leaks before the unit. could some one tell me if the unit...

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

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

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281216965556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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	Winegard Ariel (Preview) Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...	Hydeeeho	2	1038	11:07 PM Dec 29, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	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	3408	03:15 AM Dec 29, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leaking Lemair Washing Machine! (Preview) Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...	2ontimeout	11	2561	03:00 PM Dec 28, 2013 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	596	11:14 AM Dec 28, 2013 by BRAGGABB
	low flame at burners on stove. Regulater? (Preview) I still have gas in bottle (although it must be down) as it runs a weber BBQ. The gas cookers on stove in van will only run 1 at a time & then not flat out. It has done it before & then come good. Is it a blockage or the regulater?The tap in line is full on. any ideas? I am nowhere near a gas fitter	deefanow	8	2511	08:17 PM Dec 27, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Diesel chips (Preview) We've just read a couple of threads on diesel chips. We have a 2009 NT Pajero and have been researching the pros and cons. We like the sound of the Steinbauer because it doesn't interfere with the ECU. They claim a 20% increase in power, but some 4WD magazine comparos don't back this up. We're just abo...	Peekay	10	11931	07:34 PM Dec 27, 2013 by Diggings
	Power Windows - Auto Locking and floods (Preview) I was watching, as most of us were, the devestating flooding around Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley. I had a thought what happens when you are half underwater and your windows are power and you have auto locking and all your power is underwater and shorted out? It would seem to me that the only option...	petengail	14	1699	06:49 PM Dec 27, 2013 by hako
	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	6475	08:24 AM Dec 27, 2013 by D and D
	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	843	10:29 PM Dec 26, 2013 by snapper49
	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
	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 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	3555	09:28 AM Dec 23, 2013 by Ontos45
	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	670	09:36 PM Dec 22, 2013 by Mr B2
	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
	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	3048	01:40 PM Dec 20, 2013 by Mr Red
	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
	Exhaust brakes Coaster 1987 (Preview) I hope some one can give advice as nothing forth coming from Toyota. i have a Coaster 1987 fitted with exhaust Brakes. On purchase they were not working. I have serviced and replaced. the actuator is working well with no leaks. There are no exhaust leaks before the unit. could some one tell me if the unit...	Gadge	22	5804	09:05 PM Dec 18, 2013 by Gadge
	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
	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	735	01:12 AM Dec 17, 2013 by PeterD
	Advice 60 w 12v/240v fridge running in solar/batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281216965556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649	oldbobsbus	31	5349	08:54 AM Dec 16, 2013 by mr glassies
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