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Nomad246 · Nomad246

Having just taken delivery of our new Jayco with Nitrogen filled tyres we wonder how other owners have found this in use. Apart from the obvisious cost and availability issues has anyone got any comments? Thanks

patrolst · patrolst

How many Nomads check there Safety Switches in their Caravans on a regular bases? Also do you check the Safety switch. (RCD, LCD) at the caravan Park prior to connecting your power lead?

briche · briche

There has been a change to the VAST down frequency. For the full details see this post on the general forum. Could not be bothered doing it again Brian

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Hi all, just bought a new 4.4kva generator on Ebay for $560. Will pick it up when we resume our trip this weekend. Will run the aircon and washing machine, plus charge batteries in the wet.

Nomad246 · Nomad246

I received a 20m Click brand 15A extension lead from an old uncle at the weekend. Age of lead is unknown, but being a Click brand wouldn't be that old. The lead was pristine in appearance and had no visual flaws. However when I tested it (as per the AS/NZ standards) it was borderline fail for insulation re...

milo · milo

Dad and I are doing a fly drive trip to New Zealand next year for a month.. What's over there in the way of wifi? I'm not sure if ill take my laptop or just my ipad 3 yet I'm thinking of leaving my iPhone home so I don't have bill shock when we get back!! My ipad does have Telstra 3G and wifi..don't know if Te...

musketeer · musketeer

we have 3 solar panels of 250 watts which runs our compressor fridge and we think the batteries have gone south,we have by accident left the portable solar connected to the anderson plug overnight which we have always been told is a no no, is this right ? can it drag the power back out of the batteries at ni...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

How do you remove the 3 way fridge in a Viscount caravan do you only have to remove the screws in the front surround panel or do you have to do more, is there maybe a website that shows you how to do it any help would be fantastic John

Gwian · Gwian

We have Truma Gas/Electric hot water system in our motorhome. When it is operated on 240v it is supposed to be heated to 70 degrees however our hot tap runs at 70 degrees for a couple seconds and then runs at a luke warm temperature from then on with no cold water mixed in. Can anyone assist????

KFT · KFT

G'day everyone, We are at home unfortunately and the temp has been climbing since last week around here. So I thought I would keep an eye on the fridge temp in the van and see how it went. The temp inside the van reached 42 deg C and when I opened the fridge to check the inside temp it was 3 deg C. I closed the doo...

bill12 · bill12

I am thinking of buying an android type 10 inch tablet as my laptop uses a lot of amps on 12v. How much power does it take to charge a tablet, and how long do the batterys last?Is it easier to get online with a tablet or a laptop?Your views will be apreciated. Thanks, Bill

Hihosilver1953 · Hihosilver1953

We recently had a memorable first road trip in our 'new' preowned, Jayco Conquest from Brisbane to Melbourne and return. At Narrabri I asked a truckie to take a look at the right rear tyre. He said get it replaced asap as it was out of round and destroying itself. $340 later we had the only suitable light...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi guys, by now I realise that there are a few Avan owners on the the forum and I am wondering if anyone has had to replace the high density adhesive foam on side roof panels?(inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched) My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel d...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I was asked to post about my 12V wire problem here so, While I was away recently I found that the 12V wire system provided in the Avan Camper was far from suitable to cope with good sized Solar Panels. I am wanting to set up 120watt Portable Solar Power Panels so I can do more free/alternative camping unfor...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Heard a great tip from the owner of the wheel alignment place in Echuca the other day. While doing a check on the van he said when he was travelling he always put 100 in the spare tyre. Had a tube made to connect the spare to a drive tyre. If it was low at all he could connect and get air from the spare. great when...

blaze · blaze

who has put 12 volt fans on van fridges to assist with cooling. Our fridge is struggling ATM in broome. IT is a gas/240v running on 240v. The ice box is freezing but the frigde section isnt getting anywhere cool enough. cheers blaze

Koko · Koko

Hi We have just purchased a Jayco Sterling Outback caravan and are looking at purchasing a 4x4 vehicle with a 3000kg towing capacity. I have a back problem so need comfortable supportive seats. Now what to choose love the Landcruiser we have had a couple over the years when towing horse floats, but r...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I have the Clipper BM 1 and recently it started to play up,batteries were very low in the percentage column,it was discharging when it should of been charging. So off to Batteryworld got them tested only 15mths old as good as the day they went in. He suggested I go and see my autoelec ,made an appointment...

hako · hako

This has been bugging me for a while. The jockey wheel has 'lumps' welded to it which I guess are designed to stop it sliding in the mount. This just doesn't work for me...they just come loose! Do I put the 'lump' facing toward the A frame, or outwards, and which hole do I use. This problem happens to me o...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Can you use your battery while you've got your solar panels charging them ???? or do you have to disconnect the solar ??

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	Nitrogen Filled Tyres ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Having just taken delivery of our new Jayco with Nitrogen filled tyres we wonder how other owners have found this in use. Apart from the obvisious cost and availability issues has anyone got any comments? Thanks	Nomad246	31	9786	08:36 AM Dec 30, 2012 by Shogun
	Safety Switches (Preview) How many Nomads check there Safety Switches in their Caravans on a regular bases? Also do you check the Safety switch. (RCD, LCD) at the caravan Park prior to connecting your power lead?	patrolst	8	1131	07:10 AM Dec 30, 2012 by Cupie
	Change to VAST down frequency (Preview) There has been a change to the VAST down frequency. For the full details see this post on the general forum. Could not be bothered doing it again Brian	briche	2	826	01:45 AM Dec 30, 2012 by Hydeeeho
	Generator (Preview) Hi all, just bought a new 4.4kva generator on Ebay for $560. Will pick it up when we resume our trip this weekend. Will run the aircon and washing machine, plus charge batteries in the wet.	Kiwi-as	14	3753	05:44 PM Dec 29, 2012 by colin58
	Untested 15A Extension Leads ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I received a 20m Click brand 15A extension lead from an old uncle at the weekend. Age of lead is unknown, but being a Click brand wouldn't be that old. The lead was pristine in appearance and had no visual flaws. However when I tested it (as per the AS/NZ standards) it was borderline fail for insulation re...	Nomad246	33	4263	05:46 PM Dec 28, 2012 by jimricho
	Internet in NZ (Preview) Dad and I are doing a fly drive trip to New Zealand next year for a month.. What's over there in the way of wifi? I'm not sure if ill take my laptop or just my ipad 3 yet I'm thinking of leaving my iPhone home so I don't have bill shock when we get back!! My ipad does have Telstra 3G and wifi..don't know if Te...	milo	12	1287	12:36 PM Dec 28, 2012 by buffy61
	batteries (Preview) we have 3 solar panels of 250 watts which runs our compressor fridge and we think the batteries have gone south,we have by accident left the portable solar connected to the anderson plug overnight which we have always been told is a no no, is this right ? can it drag the power back out of the batteries at ni...	musketeer	10	1648	03:21 AM Dec 27, 2012 by Bucko
	3 way fridge (Preview) How do you remove the 3 way fridge in a Viscount caravan do you only have to remove the screws in the front surround panel or do you have to do more, is there maybe a website that shows you how to do it any help would be fantastic John	Cruising Cruze	7	1366	11:52 PM Dec 24, 2012 by Cruising Cruze
	Hot water temperature (Preview) We have Truma Gas/Electric hot water system in our motorhome. When it is operated on 240v it is supposed to be heated to 70 degrees however our hot tap runs at 70 degrees for a couple seconds and then runs at a luke warm temperature from then on with no cold water mixed in. Can anyone assist????	Gwian	12	2165	04:34 PM Dec 23, 2012 by goldcoaster
	Very Impressed with Our 186L 3 Way (Preview) G'day everyone, We are at home unfortunately and the temp has been climbing since last week around here. So I thought I would keep an eye on the fridge temp in the van and see how it went. The temp inside the van reached 42 deg C and when I opened the fridge to check the inside temp it was 3 deg C. I closed the doo...	KFT	15	1379	05:11 AM Dec 23, 2012 by KFT
	tablet type computers (Preview) I am thinking of buying an android type 10 inch tablet as my laptop uses a lot of amps on 12v. How much power does it take to charge a tablet, and how long do the batterys last?Is it easier to get online with a tablet or a laptop?Your views will be apreciated. Thanks, Bill	bill12	19	1893	08:53 AM Dec 22, 2012 by countryroad
	Motorhome tyre load rating and insurance claim knockbacks? (Preview) We recently had a memorable first road trip in our 'new' preowned, Jayco Conquest from Brisbane to Melbourne and return. At Narrabri I asked a truckie to take a look at the right rear tyre. He said get it replaced asap as it was out of round and destroying itself. $340 later we had the only suitable light...	Hihosilver1953	7	2268	04:19 AM Dec 20, 2012 by Hihosilver1953
	Avan owners. (Preview) Hi guys, by now I realise that there are a few Avan owners on the the forum and I am wondering if anyone has had to replace the high density adhesive foam on side roof panels?(inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched) My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel d...	ozi2	20	15084	05:36 PM Dec 19, 2012 by elliemike
	Avan Camper 12V upgrade (Preview) I was asked to post about my 12V wire problem here so, While I was away recently I found that the 12V wire system provided in the Avan Camper was far from suitable to cope with good sized Solar Panels. I am wanting to set up 120watt Portable Solar Power Panels so I can do more free/alternative camping unfor...	Dougwe	3	4530	06:26 AM Dec 19, 2012 by hako
	Air in Tyres ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Heard a great tip from the owner of the wheel alignment place in Echuca the other day. While doing a check on the van he said when he was travelling he always put 100 in the spare tyre. Had a tube made to connect the spare to a drive tyre. If it was low at all he could connect and get air from the spare. great when...	Happywanderer	40	3767	04:37 AM Dec 19, 2012 by Nomad246
	who has put 12 volt fans on van fridges ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) who has put 12 volt fans on van fridges to assist with cooling. Our fridge is struggling ATM in broome. IT is a gas/240v running on 240v. The ice box is freezing but the frigde section isnt getting anywhere cool enough. cheers blaze	blaze	62	19257	01:58 AM Dec 19, 2012 by Webmaster
	Dilemma, Which 3000kg towing vehicle to buy? (Preview) Hi We have just purchased a Jayco Sterling Outback caravan and are looking at purchasing a 4x4 vehicle with a 3000kg towing capacity. I have a back problem so need comfortable supportive seats. Now what to choose love the Landcruiser we have had a couple over the years when towing horse floats, but r...	Koko	22	19391	06:22 PM Dec 16, 2012 by Koko
	Battery Monitor (Preview) I have the Clipper BM 1 and recently it started to play up,batteries were very low in the percentage column,it was discharging when it should of been charging. So off to Batteryworld got them tested only 15mths old as good as the day they went in. He suggested I go and see my autoelec ,made an appointment...	goldcoaster	8	10406	04:10 PM Dec 16, 2012 by goldcoaster
	Connecting the jockey wheel so it doesn't slip. (Preview) This has been bugging me for a while. The jockey wheel has 'lumps' welded to it which I guess are designed to stop it sliding in the mount. This just doesn't work for me...they just come loose! Do I put the 'lump' facing toward the A frame, or outwards, and which hole do I use. This problem happens to me o...	hako	7	2588	07:30 AM Dec 15, 2012 by Nomad246
	Battery power (Preview) Can you use your battery while you've got your solar panels charging them ???? or do you have to disconnect the solar ??	Cruising Cruze	7	963	04:54 AM Dec 13, 2012 by oldtrack123
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