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solar panels
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hi all we have a steca 20 amp regulator with 2 panels on the roof 1 x 80amps and 1 x 90 amps ,is the steca large enough to take another 80 amp panel ,we also have a portable 80 amp which has its own regulator, thanks in advance for any help john and kay
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suitable size inverter/generater
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hi guys, its seano again I need info on right size generater suitable for poptop van. I"ll will likely have a small tv, microwave, recharge batteries, set up as my wife and I plan on a bit of free camping. I've been told that a 1.9 to 2Kva size inverter/gen would be suitable.Also possible looking at...
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what rims are best
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On my landcruiser I have split rims. When I recently put new tyres on I was advised that if I was caravanning that I would be better to change to solid rims. The advice was that it wood give me a lot better ride. As I am not mechanically minded I thought that maybe some fellow Grey Nomads may be able to shine s...
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rastas
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Plugging up the gaps
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Having taken my Kedon ATV across the Gibb River Road and experienced the corrugations and dust that resulted, I have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to plug all the little cracks and gaps to stop the dust getting in. While down at the hardware store, I came across an interesting product...
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Clyde Camel
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Availabilty of in-vehicle cameras
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Some little time ago we saw on TV where truckies were installing cameras that shows 'idiot' drivers that cause alsorts of problems for other folk on the roads - well, yesterday on our way up the north coast of NSW, we had one such P-plate driver that overtook us with another vehicle coming in the opposit...
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Pejay
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Motorhome that bites.
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Some advice would be very much appreciated.While travelling over Dorrigo Mountain one of my fog lights came very loose, which I have since had tightened.The problem is though, now Im getting small electrical shocks when ever I touch anything metal outside my Motorhome.Can anyone suggest how to r...
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Misde
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240v on Jayco Sterling
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Am I misssing something here. I can't seem to get my Jayco Sterling to run on 240v. Is there an overload switch somewhere that I can't find? .....it's not the earth leakage switch, I've checked that. Where do I look?
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Brake controller wiring
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Hi I have installed a Tekonsha P3 brake controller, and I notice that it appears to be ' on ' all the time. Is this normal? I considered putting a switch in the negative line, but wanted to check first. There is no van connected at this time, just getting ready. I replaced the Haynam Reece controller wit...
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Water getting in tug cabin "update"
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Well after many weeks now it looks like problem solved. There is a largish, about 75mm rubber seal on the engine side of the firewall on the driver side basically in the corner next to the right hand side with wires going through into the cabin, well, it hadn't been put back in place properly when all the w...
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Dougwe
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Jerry cans
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What are the legalities of A. securing diesal jerry can to the draw bar of the van next to the gas bottles? B. Placing them on the back bumper of the van? My choice if legal is on the draw bar PS. it would only be 20 -30 litres max Thanks in advance Brian
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bab600
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Update on Misde's solar panel installation
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Hello Misde. I was just reading your subject on fitting a solar panel on you motorhome. I was interested to know how you are getting on and managing the power usage. I too tossed up about fixed or portable panels and decided on a fixed roof mounted one. No storage problems, no deciding will I leave it...
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Two Strays
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flat car battery
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i think my car (2004 mazda 2) battery may be too flat ie read my other post on i digress.. if its just flat how long should you put it on charge? i think this is my second battery in the car in 8 years.. milo
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GOOSE NECK RATTLE
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got a reese style tow bar on my car and the goose neck rattles in the tow bar ..its not only annoying but very distracting...i thought somewhere in my grey matter there was a rubber sleeve.. wedge shape that went around the goose neck and wedged it it tight..then put your locking pin in...anybody else h...
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Winch rope
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Has anyone used any of the newer synthetic winch ropes on their 4WD and do they have any reccomendations for brands and where to buy etc. Also any pros or cans they have found with them. Cheers Bob
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Mitshubishi Chellenger
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As the day draws closer to retirement my wife suggested we look into a new / newish 4 x 4 and we are looking at the chellenger. We have a Pajero 93 model with petrol but we are looking at diesal this time and something that not as big Any Ideas ??? Regards Brian
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bab600
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chip
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Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have had a chip put in their 4x4? If so what was the result ? Also where did they get it from and how much?We have seen one advirtised in the Uk and with postage works out about $700,was hoping if we could get one cheaper here in Aus. Jilly
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Water getting in Tug Cabin
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Hi all, because you were all very helpful with my last question here is another one for your minds to get around. I am getting a bit of water in the front driver side under the steering wheel area, it seems to be coming in under the dash and getting in under the carpet. I have put a towel in going up under the da...
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Dougwe
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Running Colman roof top reverse cycle A/Con
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Just looking for some ideas. I have aJayce MH with 2x150watt solar panels, 2x100A/Hr deep cycle batteries. I have a 3000w inverter laying around and was thinking of installing it in the MH question is would it run the A/C and a guess at how long it would take to flatten the batteries? I know its a long shot...
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Caravan Park enquiries
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Hi All, During my about 2 B travels, sometimes I will be staying in caravan parks. Have emailed two-of requesting information, now that was five days ago and nothing? Should I not have mentioned Grey Nomad or height and width of me-self; what did do wrong? Is this normal? NO, not the height and width.. ...
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Comebak-Wilson
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Jump Starter
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Hi all, I have a Toyota Prado with single battery and a wire wired into the car wiring and hangs out the back with a plug that plugs into a cig lighter socket attached to the end and is live all the time (I Have a cover for it), that plugs into a cig lighter like socket on the front of my Avan so I can run the fri...
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