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havingfun · havingfun

Does anyone have experience with using Chromecast on 12v tv when off grid? I would like to use the USB port for power, but my research seems to suggest that I would need a 'power usb' port. I think the tv usb port is 5v and the Chromecast is 5v - but is that enough to power the Chromecast?

shanem · shanem

hi folks, can anyone advise on moisture meters? the last thread is a few years old. i would like advice on what brand to buy and why. how much should i spend? caravan specific use. what are the acceptable readings? our caravan is 2019 model, jayco, which i got advice about a water leak, but now thinking of...

shaken · shaken

Is there a cheap way to get it in a caravan 12 months Cheers Ken

LyntonB · LyntonB

I have the above Break Safe system [Series 5000] fitted to my caravan. The battery needs replacing. My problem is how to remove the face off the box so I can access the battery. It seems a couple of clips need to be "unclipped" to remove the face, but I cannot see any clips. Would some kind person please hel...

Ashman · Ashman

Hi all, installed a wee one of these. Install went well, all worked perfectly. Was unplugged etc for about 4 months. Re set a new tank, primed an all that. even bleed the lines and redid. Still wont start. All comes up good on the screen ready to go. Prime and hit start, it goes to start, but just slows down a...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

,https://www.telstat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Opek-CX-201U-2-way-antenna-Switch.jpg,

Happyjack · Happyjack

I have just fixed a solo lady traveller's door latch on her Jayco poptop where the "tongue" had snapped off _ reckon poor design, but maybe so designed so that if anyone tries to lever open the door the tongue will break and prevent further damage. But while waiting for spare parts the "van is insecureOn...

elliemike · elliemike

This is my Satlink WS-6906 satellite finder. I've found it to be very good for setting up my sat dish. However it just recently is not locking onto the satelite. If I get the old sat signal meter out (see below) and use that I can lock onto the Satelite. Anyone any ideas. I have never been able to updat...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all what oil do i put in my trailer mate jack snap

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hi, I have an old (20+ years) engel 40 litre upright danfross compressor fridge. My question is how much have compressor fridges changed over the last 25 years? Do newer fridges use less power, better cycle times, better insulation etc. to warrant replacement? Th

Craig1 · Craig1

If you have had a suspension lift, have you ever checked if the O E M jack will still lift the front end enough to change a flat tyre ? In my case it does not, well at least by using the recommended jacking point on the chassis. Never had a flat in 5 1/2 years until Wednesday last week. Lucky a kind tradie stoppe...

GT0853 · GT0853

I wish to fit Truma Avanta rooftop aircon to a Coronet FS3-5950 poptop. Anyone done this or know someone who could do it.vat present have underbunk model that is in effective in Qld weather. Truma weighs 33kg.

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

We have had the van for a while but due to having to have 12 month cancer treatment have only managed a few weeks away. We do not use the 2 tanks for DRINKING and thought it best to give the tanks a flush out. There is a on / off lever on each tank that requires turning on as well as a main tap to turn on which w...

dorian · dorian

How do those of us who don't have any smart gadgets or an Internet connection get by? I don't have a smartphone, and I pay for my parking by putting a gold coin in the meter. Is the ABC making an issue out of nothing, or is the digital divide a real concern? I confess that I would feel very isolated if I didn't h...

JonP · JonP

I recently bought a 2014 Dmax having dropped back to an older pre dpf vehicle for the common reasons. I did'nt test the 4x4 until I got the vehicle home and out on a bush trail. The 4x4 engages in both high and low range but warning lights come on the dash and an alarm beeps for the low range. NRMA came up wit...

Auzmel · Auzmel

I have a registered Toyota Coaster bus and am converting to a Camper. Taking all (bar 2) seats out and am changing rego to a Panelvan. I'm getting a retired Electrician to do the work, do I need to get a Registered Electrician to sign off on the work? Thanks in advance, Melissa

Dick0 · Dick0

Putting it out there to Jeep Grand Cherokee owners who have installed and connected a caravan camera to their vehicle. My caravan has a rear camera and was previously connected to another vehicle. I now want to be able to connect the caravan camera to a Jeep Grand Cherokee (2018). I understand that a s...

Douglyn · Douglyn

Hi, is it possible to connect a Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water & not use a bucket of water & pump provided? I have found this, Companion Aquacube Water Hose Adaptor (COMP823),however I can't find one to purchase, is there anything equivalent? -- Edited by Douglyn on Fri...

Saaby · Saaby

I'm just in the process of plumbing a grey water tank onto our Adria and will have to re-route the existing plumbing, which is no biggie. I'm concerned that if I don't fit a check valve into the shower drain line, I may get some "splash back" into the shower if I have to travel too far with a full grey water ta...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

A very rare event these days. Walking through Chatswood (Sydney) today & noticed a car broken down with flat battery. Another car owner was there just getting his jumper leads out of the boot. Both owners each had a set of jumper lead. A bit different to our street where I am regularly asked to jum...

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	Chromecast (Preview) Does anyone have experience with using Chromecast on 12v tv when off grid? I would like to use the USB port for power, but my research seems to suggest that I would need a 'power usb' port. I think the tv usb port is 5v and the Chromecast is 5v - but is that enough to power the Chromecast?	havingfun	6	3538	11:25 AM Jan 4, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	moisture meter update (Preview) hi folks, can anyone advise on moisture meters? the last thread is a few years old. i would like advice on what brand to buy and why. how much should i spend? caravan specific use. what are the acceptable readings? our caravan is 2019 model, jayco, which i got advice about a water leak, but now thinking of...	shanem	10	2489	03:54 PM Jan 2, 2023 by Aus-Kiwi
	Netflix (Preview) Is there a cheap way to get it in a caravan 12 months Cheers Ken	shaken	10	1972	05:37 AM Dec 30, 2022 by Dougwe
	BREAK SAFE Series 5000 (Preview) I have the above Break Safe system [Series 5000] fitted to my caravan. The battery needs replacing. My problem is how to remove the face off the box so I can access the battery. It seems a couple of clips need to be "unclipped" to remove the face, but I cannot see any clips. Would some kind person please hel...	LyntonB	12	2910	10:56 AM Dec 26, 2022 by Bill B
	E - 2 error on small deisel heater (Preview) Hi all, installed a wee one of these. Install went well, all worked perfectly. Was unplugged etc for about 4 months. Re set a new tank, primed an all that. even bleed the lines and redid. Still wont start. All comes up good on the screen ready to go. Prime and hit start, it goes to start, but just slows down a...	Ashman	7	5029	08:31 PM Dec 23, 2022 by Radar
	UHF aerials (Preview) ,https://www.telstat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Opek-CX-201U-2-way-antenna-Switch.jpg,	rodsfromday	2	1413	11:32 PM Dec 22, 2022 by Mike Harding
	A Kiwi helps out (Preview) I have just fixed a solo lady traveller's door latch on her Jayco poptop where the "tongue" had snapped off _ reckon poor design, but maybe so designed so that if anyone tries to lever open the door the tongue will break and prevent further damage. But while waiting for spare parts the "van is insecureOn...	Happyjack	3	1436	12:17 PM Dec 22, 2022 by Magnarc
	Satlink WS-6906 (Preview) This is my Satlink WS-6906 satellite finder. I've found it to be very good for setting up my sat dish. However it just recently is not locking onto the satelite. If I get the old sat signal meter out (see below) and use that I can lock onto the Satelite. Anyone any ideas. I have never been able to updat...	elliemike	25	18174	09:03 PM Dec 21, 2022 by Tony Bev
	trailer jack (Preview) hi all what oil do i put in my trailer mate jack snap	snap1946	11	2358	09:21 PM Dec 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	new fridge technology / efficency (Preview) Hi, I have an old (20+ years) engel 40 litre upright danfross compressor fridge. My question is how much have compressor fridges changed over the last 25 years? Do newer fridges use less power, better cycle times, better insulation etc. to warrant replacement? Th	Fridge65	10	1880	09:33 PM Dec 19, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Jackin your lifted 200 series (Preview) If you have had a suspension lift, have you ever checked if the O E M jack will still lift the front end enough to change a flat tyre ? In my case it does not, well at least by using the recommended jacking point on the chassis. Never had a flat in 5 1/2 years until Wednesday last week. Lucky a kind tradie stoppe...	Craig1	6	2346	10:28 AM Dec 18, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Help please (Preview) I wish to fit Truma Avanta rooftop aircon to a Coronet FS3-5950 poptop. Anyone done this or know someone who could do it.vat present have underbunk model that is in effective in Qld weather. Truma weighs 33kg.	GT0853	9	1837	08:17 AM Dec 17, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	Steps for draining my two fresh 95l fresh water tanks & also the grey water tank (Preview) We have had the van for a while but due to having to have 12 month cancer treatment have only managed a few weeks away. We do not use the 2 tanks for DRINKING and thought it best to give the tanks a flush out. There is a on / off lever on each tank that requires turning on as well as a main tap to turn on which w...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	5	2380	12:09 PM Dec 12, 2022 by Possum3
	Modern digital world ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How do those of us who don't have any smart gadgets or an Internet connection get by? I don't have a smartphone, and I pay for my parking by putting a gold coin in the meter. Is the ABC making an issue out of nothing, or is the digital divide a real concern? I confess that I would feel very isolated if I didn't h...	dorian	30	3543	01:46 AM Dec 9, 2022 by jegog
	Fault code (Preview) I recently bought a 2014 Dmax having dropped back to an older pre dpf vehicle for the common reasons. I did'nt test the 4x4 until I got the vehicle home and out on a bush trail. The 4x4 engages in both high and low range but warning lights come on the dash and an alarm beeps for the low range. NRMA came up wit...	JonP	23	3943	07:30 AM Dec 8, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Electrical work on Toyota Coaster Bus (Preview) I have a registered Toyota Coaster bus and am converting to a Camper. Taking all (bar 2) seats out and am changing rego to a Panelvan. I'm getting a retired Electrician to do the work, do I need to get a Registered Electrician to sign off on the work? Thanks in advance, Melissa	Auzmel	5	1779	08:57 AM Dec 6, 2022 by Jaahn
	Caravan Camera connect to Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Putting it out there to Jeep Grand Cherokee owners who have installed and connected a caravan camera to their vehicle. My caravan has a rear camera and was previously connected to another vehicle. I now want to be able to connect the caravan camera to a Jeep Grand Cherokee (2018). I understand that a s...	Dick0	6	1728	05:06 PM Dec 4, 2022 by Dick0
	Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water (Preview) Hi, is it possible to connect a Companion Hot Water connected directly to tap water & not use a bucket of water & pump provided? I have found this, Companion Aquacube Water Hose Adaptor (COMP823),however I can't find one to purchase, is there anything equivalent? -- Edited by Douglyn on Fri...	Douglyn	4	2766	01:06 PM Dec 3, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Grey Water Tank Check Valve (Preview) I'm just in the process of plumbing a grey water tank onto our Adria and will have to re-route the existing plumbing, which is no biggie. I'm concerned that if I don't fit a check valve into the shower drain line, I may get some "splash back" into the shower if I have to travel too far with a full grey water ta...	Saaby	7	2643	06:53 PM Dec 2, 2022 by Saaby
	2 sets of jumper leads (Preview) A very rare event these days. Walking through Chatswood (Sydney) today & noticed a car broken down with flat battery. Another car owner was there just getting his jumper leads out of the boot. Both owners each had a set of jumper lead. A bit different to our street where I am regularly asked to jum...	Whenarewethere	4	1911	10:45 AM Dec 2, 2022 by Are We Lost
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