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Wind generators
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Has anyone had any experience with portable wind generators? We have a Kimberley Kamper and are heading off on our trip of a lifetime in February, and though we have solar I wondered if a wind generator might be a good option for when the sun isn't shining? Does anyone have any knowledge on these.. Th...
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Vic and Rhonda
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Electrical Help Needed!
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OK, like most men, I dont like being stumped by a mechanical thing, but apparently when you have all the amenities of a home on wheels its going to happen. It still doesnt set well with a guy who makes his living as an HVAC & Electrical ContractorThis is our first long trip {over two weeks} since we bo...
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harvvectra2012
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to have second battery or not!!
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howdy fellow nomads, hope someone can give me some sort of advice/second opinion type of thing. I have a single 130AH (lead acid _maintainable powered by a Baintech PB-360 25amp charger with boost and float charge stages. This charger is suitable only for lead acid batteries. I have no solar on roof...
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crocodile
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non-galvanised chassis
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Can anyone tell me how to manage a chassis which has surface rust starting to appear on the draw bar. Have the van safety checked annually, and the inspector commented negatively this year. We also have the van serviced regularly, and the guy has never commented about a problem underneath.
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Rip and Rosie
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Thetford toilet cassette
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I took the cassette out to empty it and clean it and when i put it back in it has jammed the trapdoor in the open position.Of course i can take to the c/van repair place but it will probably be something simple and they will want to charge me a fortune to fix it. So maybe someone on the forum has had this happen t...
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billy the kid
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Help with grey water tank
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Hi I posted this in the general forum and then noted this techie forum. I shoulda looked first hey :) Anyway here's the issue We are in Ceduna at the moment. The motorhome is a Jayco and its a month old. The grey water tank is not emptying. its not the gauge the tank is definitely full but I am lucky to get 10...
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CMan
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Through the wall cable fitting
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Hi everyone, can someone advice me on having a "F" type weatherproof caravan wallplate entry fitted to my Jayco sterling, if someone has done this is it easy or should it be left to the professionals or is it not advisable. I want to run the cable for my satellite through the wall. Thank you. ...
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Frog53
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12V charger/battery/240Vpp safety
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A friend has a Motorhome "assembled" in Victoria - or somehow put together - with the imported transformer/charger made in Germany. It sits right beside the house battery and both - the charger and battery - sit beside a 240V power point!! OK,there's been no problems we know of,but there i...
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sheeds
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looking for a bit more power and better fuel consumption
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Hi all thought i might deparet a little info that may help a few of you who use diesel tugs some of my comments you may choose to ignore i do tend to be a little biassed on some things first we tow our jayco 23 footer with a 2002 nissan patrol 4.2 litre turbo diesel which to me is a great tug and is the second patro...
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nallingtoon
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Waeco Cooler Circuit Board Problems?
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We have a Waeco brand electric cooler model CF-40. It came with our 2007 Winnebago Vectra when we bought it about a year ago. I've had it on in the past, but this is our first extended road trip and now it doesn't work. We're getting power both on the 120 volt & 12 volt circuits. The fuses both on the outs...
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harvvectra2012
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Tyres for Disco
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I have a mate who needs to replace the tyres on his 2002 Disco. He has asked me to help him in his research for a suitable replacement set. The size is 255/55/R18. He has been advised that Coopers and BFGs are unavailable in this size. He has been recommended (by the various tyre dealers) Michelin, Pirell...
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jimricho
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Has anyone converted a 240v fridge to 12v
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Hi Guys, I have been reading some of the other post on the merrits of 12v for free camping, and I recognise that being able to keep all the necessary items going on 12V from later afernoon until the next morning is vital to harmoneous relationships when free camping. This leads me to consider the merrits...
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Plendo
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Fresh water tanks
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hi everyone, We need some tech help - we have a 2011 Jayco sterling (23.72.1) we have three tanks underneath, 2 fresh water (marked tank #1 and tank #2) and the third tank marked grey water tank, tank markings are on the gauge inside the van. We have the valve underneath with the arrow on it for sucking o...
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Frog53
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USA vehicles
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Not sure if this subject has been mentioned before. I'm thinking of importing a Toyota Tundra/ Ford F250 and a fifth wheel from the US. Are there any GN's that could share experiences or offer any advice. Thanks John
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johnnz
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Tare and ATM
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Hello there, We have purchased a 1982 Millard 17ft 6in Caravan (not pop top) in Qld with RWC and Gas Cert. We are very much newbies with plenty to learn. The rego papers state Tare of 1000kgs and ATM of 1160kgs. Would this be correct? Only 160kg between the two? Also on rego paper is "Badge: 4.27M&qu...
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geebee
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Batteries & Inverter GAN
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Up grading our 'house' 12 volt system has left us with an inverter and two Fullriver agm dc 150Amp hr batteries that are Good As New. These items need a new home asap because they still have many years of useful life left in them. Should anyone be interested, please pm me.
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Travelbunny
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Power supply
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Hi guys I need some information regards the best power options for doing some travelling and avoiding the caravan parks where possible. I have purchased an old jayco dove camper trailer in really good nick but it dosn't have a fridge. I want to get an Everkool 80l fridge freezer probably and am wanting...
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Hats Lewis
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Lulu Update
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I know that some of you have been following Lulu's reno, so I thought I'd tell you the latest. Dan to the rescue again!  2nd son Rob had fitted the new springs last week. Yesterday, 1st son Dan came out to sort the weight distribution problem. The ball weight turned out to be 95kg...way to heavy for L...
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Beth54
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3 way - v - 2 way fridge
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Hi All, I have a Thetford 3 way fridge. For the second time in three weeks I am sitting in a caravan park waiting to have it fixed because it won't work on gas. If I stay in a freecamp and run it on battery overnight it runs the battery right down (I have two 80 watt solar panels and 120 watt house battery. I...
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Janno
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Need Some help with my Cruiser stopping when driving
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Hi all, Been lurking on the site for a while now and getting some great ideas for all the posts. Getting ready to hit the road but have a problem with the truck. It started a couple of weeks ago when I went to start the rig and it would turn over but not fire. Took it to my mechanic and lo and behold after sitt...
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