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HiAceHome · HiAceHome

Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...

Gwian · Gwian

Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks

Scotty01 · Scotty01

hi smart people. I have a Thetford toilet c403 I think, When you press the flush button only a very small amount of ware comes from discharge pipe. can hear the pump run but a lot quieter than it was. Cant seen to find out exactly where the pump is located and how to get to it. Seems like the whole unit may hav...

QueenKombi · QueenKombi

Hi everyone. I'm sure there are some knowledgeable people on here that might be able to offer some suggestions or insight. I bought a 1997 Hilux just over 12 months ago for the purpose of getting free fire wood as well as general running around, but once I drove it for awhile, it became obvious that it's s...

chaslib · chaslib

evening all .... Any suggestions or recommendations for compressors. will mainly be using on the road to adjust tyre pressure as necessary ... No off road stuff. Have looked at Bushranger Black Max and Dr Air Pro Flow 150. Also the one currently advertised on Camper Deals. All new for me so advic...

rustylizard · rustylizard

have been told that gel batts are better than agm batts after a while the glass mat settles down and doesnt hold volts as much as gelbatts. is it true or not bout batts buying new van so all help is needed thanks -- Edited by rustylizard on Saturday 15th of June 2013 08:56:47 PM

magraret · magraret

hi all in our starcraft it seems we cant get our hot water hot we have had it checked but they said it was all right but when you shower we have it on full turn and it is only warm i can run my hand under the sink tap is this normal or what can we do about italso with all this trouble in the hospital in brisbane wit...

camara44 · camara44

Can anyone tell me if I need to find a hot wire in the boot of my BF Falcon sedan to excite a Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, the instructions only mention XF falcon but this may be because of its age, BF was not made when these instructions were printed, thanks in advance Ken.

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

There is an Ariel that comes with our New Age van (not sure of brand) but it's supposed to be some kind of awesome. Like everything on their vans, apparently. I'm wondering though, eve with the bestest Ariel, do you reckon we'll need a satellite dish? Are the expensive and do you guys reckon they're wort...

gerard gue · gerard gue

good afternoon is it possible that the weather affect the dual battery management of the piranha(dbe 150s) when it is cold and humid it does not kick on or it takes a long time ? thank you regards GG

Peakhillfm · Peakhillfm

Morning/afternoon all, I am a tech as far as electronics is concerned BUT not computers. I would like to know....PLEASE on how one hilites web site etc on the site and whether there is a specific section that we activate this on the site. I can help with TV radio and all that gear,BUT computers...I am ign...

biggse · biggse

Goldstream 15 foot cutaway off road van with Cruise master independent suspension wearing one tyre unevenly, starting to scrub out. I'm having trouble finding anyone who will do a wheel alignment. Currently in Kununurra, heading slowly around WA coast to Melbourne. where can I get van wheel align...

TAJ · TAJ

wanted to know about anodes in hot water systems found information by aussietraveller 22-2-13 thanks it is a very handy suenray

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...

briche · briche

Am considering changing our 100 series Land Curiser from all wheel drive to just front wheel drive. It has been suggested that I look into it. Not sure if it's a good idea or not. A few people have said its a saftey thing while others have said you really don't need it set up like that. I will plead ignoranc...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I have 18" wheels on my motorhome. It seems this size tyre is hard to get!! Is there any 7.50 X 18" truck tyres out there ?? The other option is to buy 18 1/2 rims and tyres ?? Or whatever is easily available ?? Its a Fuso 6 stud with duels on the back .. GVM is over 6 ton.. I assume popular 6 stud wheel...

johmandkaz · johmandkaz

Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...

zagg · zagg

is a ford territory ts any good for towing

biggles · biggles

Hi all .. Having had a great run with my (2) ICOM IC-41S hand-held CB's (Now upgraded to 80ch), I'm having a problem when trying to set them both up to run together under Tone Squelch using a CTCSS/DTCS operation. I do have the Instruction Manual and have set up both to the same specs as I understand it to be...

ken thomas · ken thomas

I have developed a leak in my suburban hot water service and it looks like it is terminal, and only 18 months old Had a call to the warranty guy at coast to coast and he is arranging for a new heater to be sent out as long as I get it installed, cannot ask for any better service than that. Ken

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	Solar setup help (Preview) Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...	HiAceHome	11	1417	07:07 PM Jun 25, 2013 by HiAceHome
	Attaching solar panels to roof of M/Home (Preview) Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks	Gwian	4	764	05:01 PM Jun 25, 2013 by George
	thetford toilet water pump (Preview) hi smart people. I have a Thetford toilet c403 I think, When you press the flush button only a very small amount of ware comes from discharge pipe. can hear the pump run but a lot quieter than it was. Cant seen to find out exactly where the pump is located and how to get to it. Seems like the whole unit may hav...	Scotty01	3	1542	02:17 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Legendts
	Getting better economy. Hilux 2.4 petrol (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm sure there are some knowledgeable people on here that might be able to offer some suggestions or insight. I bought a 1997 Hilux just over 12 months ago for the purpose of getting free fire wood as well as general running around, but once I drove it for awhile, it became obvious that it's s...	QueenKombi	15	3029	01:25 AM Jun 23, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Compressors (Preview) evening all .... Any suggestions or recommendations for compressors. will mainly be using on the road to adjust tyre pressure as necessary ... No off road stuff. Have looked at Bushranger Black Max and Dr Air Pro Flow 150. Also the one currently advertised on Camper Deals. All new for me so advic...	chaslib	3	533	05:23 PM Jun 22, 2013 by chaslib
	batts not the ones in the sky the ones for holding power (Preview) have been told that gel batts are better than agm batts after a while the glass mat settles down and doesnt hold volts as much as gelbatts. is it true or not bout batts buying new van so all help is needed thanks -- Edited by rustylizard on Saturday 15th of June 2013 08:56:47 PM	rustylizard	5	737	06:50 AM Jun 22, 2013 by Mark
	hot water is not getting hot (Preview) hi all in our starcraft it seems we cant get our hot water hot we have had it checked but they said it was all right but when you shower we have it on full turn and it is only warm i can run my hand under the sink tap is this normal or what can we do about italso with all this trouble in the hospital in brisbane wit...	magraret	1	414	11:12 PM Jun 21, 2013 by 2weis
	Brake controlers and BF falcons.. (Preview) Can anyone tell me if I need to find a hot wire in the boot of my BF Falcon sedan to excite a Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, the instructions only mention XF falcon but this may be because of its age, BF was not made when these instructions were printed, thanks in advance Ken.	camara44	2	562	03:44 AM Jun 20, 2013 by camara44
	TV Ariel and satellite dishes (Preview) There is an Ariel that comes with our New Age van (not sure of brand) but it's supposed to be some kind of awesome. Like everything on their vans, apparently. I'm wondering though, eve with the bestest Ariel, do you reckon we'll need a satellite dish? Are the expensive and do you guys reckon they're wort...	Flicka9736	9	3151	02:20 AM Jun 20, 2013 by _wombat_
	dual battery management (Preview) good afternoon is it possible that the weather affect the dual battery management of the piranha(dbe 150s) when it is cold and humid it does not kick on or it takes a long time ? thank you regards GG	gerard gue	1	766	09:39 PM Jun 19, 2013 by jimricho
	Tecie for the forum.............. (Preview) Morning/afternoon all, I am a tech as far as electronics is concerned BUT not computers. I would like to know....PLEASE on how one hilites web site etc on the site and whether there is a specific section that we activate this on the site. I can help with TV radio and all that gear,BUT computers...I am ign...	Peakhillfm	6	954	07:11 PM Jun 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	where can I get van wheel alignment between Kununurra & perth? (Preview) Goldstream 15 foot cutaway off road van with Cruise master independent suspension wearing one tyre unevenly, starting to scrub out. I'm having trouble finding anyone who will do a wheel alignment. Currently in Kununurra, heading slowly around WA coast to Melbourne. where can I get van wheel align...	biggse	4	2009	06:13 AM Jun 17, 2013 by richardc
	using search (Preview) wanted to know about anodes in hot water systems found information by aussietraveller 22-2-13 thanks it is a very handy suenray	TAJ	1	447	09:23 PM Jun 12, 2013 by Sheba
	Too Late! I've Done It! (Preview) G'day fellow humans. This morning I finally bought a house battery. I read about AGM and Gel and different brands and whatnot till I was blue in the face. I've read stacks of comments from GNs about their experiences with house batteries, and all the confusing stuff about watts and amp hours and regula...	GaryKelly	8	1184	01:21 AM Jun 13, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Land cruiser all wheel drive (Preview) Am considering changing our 100 series Land Curiser from all wheel drive to just front wheel drive. It has been suggested that I look into it. Not sure if it's a good idea or not. A few people have said its a saftey thing while others have said you really don't need it set up like that. I will plead ignoranc...	briche	5	917	06:01 PM Jun 12, 2013 by briche
	18" tyres Fuso bus motorhome (Preview) I have 18" wheels on my motorhome. It seems this size tyre is hard to get!! Is there any 7.50 X 18" truck tyres out there ?? The other option is to buy 18 1/2 rims and tyres ?? Or whatever is easily available ?? Its a Fuso 6 stud with duels on the back .. GVM is over 6 ton.. I assume popular 6 stud wheel...	Aus-Kiwi	0	832	06:05 AM Jun 12, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	3 axles not more than 2 metres apart from the wheel centres are regarded as 2 axles (Preview) Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...	johmandkaz	5	999	07:41 AM Jun 12, 2013 by johmandkaz
	tug vechical (Preview) is a ford territory ts any good for towing	zagg	10	1278	05:06 AM Jun 12, 2013 by ozjohn
	Ham & Techie help needed on IC-41S .. (Preview) Hi all .. Having had a great run with my (2) ICOM IC-41S hand-held CB's (Now upgraded to 80ch), I'm having a problem when trying to set them both up to run together under Tone Squelch using a CTCSS/DTCS operation. I do have the Instruction Manual and have set up both to the same specs as I understand it to be...	biggles	3	1224	03:42 AM Jun 7, 2013 by biggles
	coast to coast rv (Preview) I have developed a leak in my suburban hot water service and it looks like it is terminal, and only 18 months old Had a call to the warranty guy at coast to coast and he is arranging for a new heater to be sent out as long as I get it installed, cannot ask for any better service than that. Ken	ken thomas	5	879	08:54 PM Jun 4, 2013 by ken thomas
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