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Wild1 · Wild1

I have just bought another 3.7kg bottle of gas which lasts me about a week, Swap & Go. The fella at Bunnings said that for another $2 I could have bought 9kg - that's more than twice as much gas! The sticking point is my 2 little bottles sit in a fiberglass compartment under the lounge but above the flo...

JulieM · JulieM

I'm told panels are a lot lighter than they used to be. Read the other posts here about solar. I want to trickle feed the existing battery in my pop-top when I'm off power. Van is very new (delivered 29/5). Should I let a dealer do it, forget it (too many risks...leaks, fitting etc), or consider it a possi...

Wild1 · Wild1

OK, all you tech heads out there, here's another one for you - my hot water heater has been kind of hit and miss last few nights. I can usually hear it when the gas ignites but tonight it isn't catching alight, it's trying to ignite - it tries 3 times and then gives up and the 'On' light just stays on rather th...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, can anyone tell me why my tv works OK for about 10 minutes and then the screen turns off for a minute before coming back on for a few minutes and then turning off again. I am really tired of watching the first ten minutes of Warrior over and over!! PS the tv is an AWA LCD about 2 years old with built in DV...

Popeye · Popeye

Can anyone tell me what is the best Vast Box for TV Thank you.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I have a 90Lt Dometic 3 way fridge fitted to my Avan and has been working well until two days ago when for some reason it just stopped working on 240v. I have checked the main power supply and auto cut of board and all is ok, power is getting in to the Avan so that's not it. Gas and 12v works fine. I am usin...

happy travellers · happy travellers

Before finally signing off on our new Lotus van we have been recommended to protect the underside of the van with a product called Vantec. Would this be something we should do? Or is it not really necessary? Has anyone used this or a similar product?

milo · milo

I think we talked about this once before , but I cant find where, I keep getting words highlighted on my browser, firefox (latest version) and dont know how to get rid of it, any ideas? thanks

winnie981 · winnie981

Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?

spida · spida

Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

What is the design function of the gear box

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...

elliemike · elliemike

We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...

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

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	Speaking of Gas (Preview) I have just bought another 3.7kg bottle of gas which lasts me about a week, Swap & Go. The fella at Bunnings said that for another $2 I could have bought 9kg - that's more than twice as much gas! The sticking point is my 2 little bottles sit in a fiberglass compartment under the lounge but above the flo...	Wild1	7	836	01:03 AM Jul 1, 2013 by Wild1
	Solar panels on pop top, any clues? (Preview) I'm told panels are a lot lighter than they used to be. Read the other posts here about solar. I want to trickle feed the existing battery in my pop-top when I'm off power. Van is very new (delivered 29/5). Should I let a dealer do it, forget it (too many risks...leaks, fitting etc), or consider it a possi...	JulieM	7	5320	11:27 PM Jun 29, 2013 by PeterD
	Hot Water Heater Won't Light (Preview) OK, all you tech heads out there, here's another one for you - my hot water heater has been kind of hit and miss last few nights. I can usually hear it when the gas ignites but tonight it isn't catching alight, it's trying to ignite - it tries 3 times and then gives up and the 'On' light just stays on rather th...	Wild1	2	665	02:29 AM Jun 30, 2013 by Legendts
	My TV keeps turning itself off! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, can anyone tell me why my tv works OK for about 10 minutes and then the screen turns off for a minute before coming back on for a few minutes and then turning off again. I am really tired of watching the first ten minutes of Warrior over and over!! PS the tv is an AWA LCD about 2 years old with built in DV...	Wild1	39	6537	07:25 PM Jun 29, 2013 by Mark
	VAST BOX FOR TV (Preview) Can anyone tell me what is the best Vast Box for TV Thank you.	Popeye	3	913	05:12 PM Jun 28, 2013 by dorian
	3 way fridge not working on 240v (Preview) Hi all, I have a 90Lt Dometic 3 way fridge fitted to my Avan and has been working well until two days ago when for some reason it just stopped working on 240v. I have checked the main power supply and auto cut of board and all is ok, power is getting in to the Avan so that's not it. Gas and 12v works fine. I am usin...	Dougwe	15	17430	08:39 PM Jun 28, 2013 by Dougwe
	van underside protection, necessary? (Preview) Before finally signing off on our new Lotus van we have been recommended to protect the underside of the van with a product called Vantec. Would this be something we should do? Or is it not really necessary? Has anyone used this or a similar product?	happy travellers	6	1119	01:35 AM Jun 28, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	highlighted words on websites (Preview) I think we talked about this once before , but I cant find where, I keep getting words highlighted on my browser, firefox (latest version) and dont know how to get rid of it, any ideas? thanks	milo	9	878	11:17 PM Jun 27, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Solar panels (Preview) Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?	winnie981	2	952	11:04 PM Jun 27, 2013 by winnie981
	2006 Jayco vent leak (Preview) Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...	spida	2	667	10:50 PM Jun 27, 2013 by spida
	Question Without Notice (Preview) What is the design function of the gear box	Wombat 280	14	1295	03:21 PM Jun 27, 2013 by rockylizard
	Navara and tow vehicle questions (Preview) Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...	Flicka9736	23	8552	08:36 PM Jun 26, 2013 by ozjohn
	Oziexplorer on Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Preview) We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...	elliemike	0	1152	02:56 AM Jun 26, 2013 by elliemike
	LED lighting for older van. (Preview) Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...	bazzle22	12	2322	07:10 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	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	1448	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	787	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	1585	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	3067	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	559	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	759	06:50 AM Jun 22, 2013 by Mark
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