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Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Well, electrics are not my long suit. Thing is I can get a good price on a 200watt 24v mono panel. Question is; if I use this panel do I need a 24v battery coupled with a step down 24v to 12v invertor or can a couple of 12v batteries be wired (how?) to achieve a 12volt output. Or would I be better off to use a 12v...

johns · johns

Has anyone had anything to do with this problem? The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem? The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehic...

Mr Dodger · Mr Dodger

Hi all, my first post! Me and my lady are getting ready to slowly make our way to Port Hedland from Sydney, where we are at the moment trying to get a stack of things done to both our tug and caravan (pictured). I will be asking for help in a few areas, a lot of my questions have been answered on here already whi...

cobberandco · cobberandco

My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...

Sol · Sol

We have a Foldaway TV Antenna and wondered if it is suitable for outback Qld travels. If not, what would you recommend? Cheers Sol

Happyjack · Happyjack

I found water around the wall in the ensuite and took me a while to figure out it was coming from the Truma B14 in the cupboard next door. The previous owner had it fitted (as replacement for old one) in 06/09, so only 3/1/2 yrs old. It's on a drip tray but I bet the tray has rusted somewhere out as nothing is c...

BJAM · BJAM

Hi all, Im new to the caravaning world and have just purchased myfirst ever poptop van to start enjoyig life a little more. I want to be able to also use my new van in unpowered areas by a river and want o have 12v power available for lights and TV. My thinking is just connect a car battery and away I go but woul...

lilly31 · lilly31

Hello can someone tell me I have a small TV doesn't say it can be run on 12volt ... But can I get 12 volt adapter and use it that way or do I have to buy a 12 volt TV..Cheers

Jaytee · Jaytee

We have thought about buying a 12v charger for the IPad. We currently use an inverter for charging it in the motorhome. Does anyone know which method uses more power from the battery? Or are they both about the same?

Scotty01 · Scotty01

After a week of chasing flat batteries have finally cured the problem hopefully! Found an Auto Elect in Griffith NSW that new what was going on the minute I told him what was going on. It appears that the Jayco fitted power supply/battery charger just dosnt cut the mustard. It is fitted half way down the...

Duh · Duh

I have seen a few converted Coasters and other types of campervans with the domestic type security screen on the windows, if I went with something like this can you get a normal security door/window company to do it or does it need a proper RV repairer to fit them? I have two sliding windows on my Transit...

Duh · Duh

Since the format has changed I have been unable to post pic's on the forum, I can find the pic (downsized) when I browse but it doesn't seem to download for posting submit ????? Any clues please ?

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi It seems Jayar have got the message http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4044 Note: there is NOW NO reference to RV use Could still be more to come PeterQ

Chazza · Chazza

AN ESSAY: Does anyone write essays any more? Is it a satisfactory way for me to put across - as an example - the story of a love affair that began by taking an overnight ferry trip? Or is it considered too long for the forum? In this day and age of instant messaging, is it considered old hat? I have a stor...

hako · hako

Have just checked out an Aliner fitted with a fibreglass ensuite as per the picture. The gentleman selling the van also made the unit - 3 in fact - with a view to selling them but has found the cost is too great. It seems a good idea but at $2000 bare plus installation it's just too much especially when you c...

gooba53 · gooba53

Is stone damage on caravan surfaces a big problem? Does using rock taimers or big mud flaps increase fuel consumption? Interested in our thoughts please.

Rumrunner · Rumrunner

Hi, wanting to buy a satelite phone and have been researching.. Thought I would buy an Inmarsat isatPhonePRO. Has anyone got any experience with this unit or any other thoughts. Cheers

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day, g'day, g'day yawl. It occurred to me that swapping an empty 9kg gas bottle for another is a piece of cake. But what happens if it's not empty and you're about to cross the Nullarbor or some place like that? Can you top up a half full bottle? I know some peeps carry a spare but I don't like the idea of hav...

Scotty01 · Scotty01

This could be a dum question but I am going to ask it anyway. I have a oil filled column heater, 800w I know watt/v = amps but if i want to know what amps this would draw from the batterys not the inverter is there a formula for this or is it say just 800w / 12v? I am sure some smart bugger will have the answer for m...

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	Solar Panels ....again (Preview) Well, electrics are not my long suit. Thing is I can get a good price on a 200watt 24v mono panel. Question is; if I use this panel do I need a 24v battery coupled with a step down 24v to 12v invertor or can a couple of 12v batteries be wired (how?) to achieve a 12volt output. Or would I be better off to use a 12v...	Bent Axle Bob	5	946	05:00 AM May 29, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	No power to insde van (Preview) Has anyone had anything to do with this problem? The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem? The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehic...	johns	14	1517	03:18 AM May 29, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Know a good Auto Electrician near Sydney?? (Preview) Hi all, my first post! Me and my lady are getting ready to slowly make our way to Port Hedland from Sydney, where we are at the moment trying to get a stack of things done to both our tug and caravan (pictured). I will be asking for help in a few areas, a lot of my questions have been answered on here already whi...	Mr Dodger	0	635	04:10 AM May 28, 2013 by Mr Dodger
	Compliance Plate and Rego sticker query (Preview) My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...	cobberandco	2	1892	01:05 AM May 28, 2013 by cobberandco
	km/h per 1000 rpm (Preview) G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...	GaryKelly	12	2277	05:58 PM May 27, 2013 by bill12
	TV Antenna (Preview) We have a Foldaway TV Antenna and wondered if it is suitable for outback Qld travels. If not, what would you recommend? Cheers Sol	Sol	6	1330	05:18 PM May 26, 2013 by _wombat_
	Water heater replacement (Preview) I found water around the wall in the ensuite and took me a while to figure out it was coming from the Truma B14 in the cupboard next door. The previous owner had it fitted (as replacement for old one) in 06/09, so only 3/1/2 yrs old. It's on a drip tray but I bet the tray has rusted somewhere out as nothing is c...	Happyjack	14	5545	12:54 AM May 26, 2013 by ken thomas
	12volt supply (Preview) Hi all, Im new to the caravaning world and have just purchased myfirst ever poptop van to start enjoyig life a little more. I want to be able to also use my new van in unpowered areas by a river and want o have 12v power available for lights and TV. My thinking is just connect a car battery and away I go but woul...	BJAM	6	1569	12:19 AM May 26, 2013 by BJAM
	12 volt TV (Preview) Hello can someone tell me I have a small TV doesn't say it can be run on 12volt ... But can I get 12 volt adapter and use it that way or do I have to buy a 12 volt TV..Cheers	lilly31	6	1081	04:23 PM May 25, 2013 by dorian
	Charging IPad (Preview) We have thought about buying a 12v charger for the IPad. We currently use an inverter for charging it in the motorhome. Does anyone know which method uses more power from the battery? Or are they both about the same?	Jaytee	8	1724	11:20 PM May 24, 2013 by Jaytee
	Jayco Conquest Battery Charger (Preview) After a week of chasing flat batteries have finally cured the problem hopefully! Found an Auto Elect in Griffith NSW that new what was going on the minute I told him what was going on. It appears that the Jayco fitted power supply/battery charger just dosnt cut the mustard. It is fitted half way down the...	Scotty01	4	1500	08:52 PM May 24, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Domestic Type Security Screens on Sliding Door Windows ???? (Preview) I have seen a few converted Coasters and other types of campervans with the domestic type security screen on the windows, if I went with something like this can you get a normal security door/window company to do it or does it need a proper RV repairer to fit them? I have two sliding windows on my Transit...	Duh	6	1776	08:45 PM May 23, 2013 by Duh
	Downloading Pics on the forum posts.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Since the format has changed I have been unable to post pic's on the forum, I can find the pic (downsized) when I browse but it doesn't seem to download for posting submit ????? Any clues please ?	Duh	42	3061	08:38 PM May 23, 2013 by Duh
	Jaycar !0A (Preview) Hi It seems Jayar have got the message http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4044 Note: there is NOW NO reference to RV use Could still be more to come PeterQ	oldtrack123	8	1442	02:00 AM May 24, 2013 by Yendorane
	A SPECIAL PLACE... AND WHY... (Preview) AN ESSAY: Does anyone write essays any more? Is it a satisfactory way for me to put across - as an example - the story of a love affair that began by taking an overnight ferry trip? Or is it considered too long for the forum? In this day and age of instant messaging, is it considered old hat? I have a stor...	Chazza	6	1010	04:03 PM May 22, 2013 by dorian
	Ensuite for Aliner Camper. (Preview) Have just checked out an Aliner fitted with a fibreglass ensuite as per the picture. The gentleman selling the van also made the unit - 3 in fact - with a view to selling them but has found the cost is too great. It seems a good idea but at $2000 bare plus installation it's just too much especially when you c...	hako	6	1577	04:58 AM May 22, 2013 by hako
	Fuel consumption using rock taimers or big mud flaps (Preview) Is stone damage on caravan surfaces a big problem? Does using rock taimers or big mud flaps increase fuel consumption? Interested in our thoughts please.	gooba53	12	3407	02:20 AM May 22, 2013 by Legendts
	Satellite Phones (Preview) Hi, wanting to buy a satelite phone and have been researching.. Thought I would buy an Inmarsat isatPhonePRO. Has anyone got any experience with this unit or any other thoughts. Cheers	Rumrunner	5	842	08:28 PM May 20, 2013 by Legendts
	Gas refills (Preview) G'day, g'day, g'day yawl. It occurred to me that swapping an empty 9kg gas bottle for another is a piece of cake. But what happens if it's not empty and you're about to cross the Nullarbor or some place like that? Can you top up a half full bottle? I know some peeps carry a spare but I don't like the idea of hav...	GaryKelly	16	3402	07:52 PM May 20, 2013 by goldcoaster
	Watts to Amps and inverters. (Preview) This could be a dum question but I am going to ask it anyway. I have a oil filled column heater, 800w I know watt/v = amps but if i want to know what amps this would draw from the batterys not the inverter is there a formula for this or is it say just 800w / 12v? I am sure some smart bugger will have the answer for m...	Scotty01	14	2200	12:08 AM May 20, 2013 by coolabah1au
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