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harvvectra2012 · harvvectra2012

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...

jimricho · jimricho

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...

Plendo · Plendo

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...

Frog53 · Frog53

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...

johnnz · johnnz

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

geebee · geebee

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...

Travelbunny · Travelbunny

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.

Hats Lewis · Hats Lewis

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...

Beth54 · Beth54

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...

Janno · Janno

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...

ColB · ColB

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...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Unfortunately I have a water leak in my gas/240 Volt water heating system.I am hoping it's just a leaking water pipe or connection. If not, it's one of those cost as much to fit as the cost of a new unit. New unit $950 approx. I have a Pommie Carver system imported from the UK by Coromal Caravans of WA. Yup y...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

I have a rectangular water tank under my Hi Ace and it has started to seep water from a seam and I do not want to drain the tank to seal the seam. Has anyone had and fixed this problem with water still in the tank? Thanks for any forthcoming suggestions, John

redjcw · redjcw

Hi all, I am looking for a new CB and have been looking at the GME models. Has anyone experience of these models...TX3500 and TX3100? Any comments on the merits of either or any CB expperts comment on the features of the two in comparison? Chris.

briche · briche

Has anyone ever see any articles of fuel cells being powered by LPG to allow batteries to be float charged. I realise if it takes a converter to get the AC to run a smart charger may be a little inefficient but I'm prepared to cope with that. If of course it will charge a 12 volt battery direct all the better....

Rongela · Rongela

I have done a search but can't find any topics on the "Little Devil" omni directional antenna made in Tasmania. It is capable of a range of frequencies including 3G. Is anyone familiar with these and their capabilities? Information on any other antenna that users find suitable for mob...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

we have a 2009 stirling outback with a solar panel. In the cupboard above the rangehood there is battery switch with a fuse. Above the switch is marked 240v with 12v written under the switch. The Jayco manual does not explain. The lights and water pump work regardless of the position of the switch - eve...

Jenno · Jenno

Hi everybody, I hope I am not starting something that has been well tested over the years. I have used an Engel for the past 15 years, and it finally wouldn't do much under 3/4 degrees, so after a bit of a look around I picked up a 60l Primus. I am quite impressed with build quality, stainless steel but a...

jan-ed · jan-ed

Hi guys, We have just bought a 1998 jayco starcraft. We have had vans before but have never come across these Centurion thingys that are suppose to convert our lights from 240 down to 12v. Could someone please explain what these things do (as no manual was included) Do we need a battery?? We tried to turn...

Plodnalong · Plodnalong

Hi All, I have bought an old caravan which has a couple of 240V lights, a 240V domestic fridge and a few 240V sockets. My initial thought was to be independent and convert to 12V with a 3 way fridge, 12V lighting etc etc. I looked at deep cycle batteries, chargers, inverters and even solar panels. The cos...

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	Waeco Cooler Circuit Board Problems? (Preview) 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...	harvvectra2012	9	7249	10:10 AM Aug 21, 2012 by harvvectra2012
	Tyres for Disco (Preview) 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...	jimricho	6	1134	02:20 PM Aug 20, 2012 by jimricho
	Has anyone converted a 240v fridge to 12v (Preview) 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...	Plendo	2	4792	02:40 AM Aug 20, 2012 by Plendo
	Fresh water tanks (Preview) 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...	Frog53	6	3008	10:29 PM Aug 16, 2012 by PeterInSa
	USA vehicles (Preview) 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	johnnz	5	1375	05:07 AM Aug 16, 2012 by Sulphur1
	Tare and ATM (Preview) 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...	geebee	3	1386	03:47 PM Aug 15, 2012 by PeterD
	Batteries & Inverter GAN (Preview) 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.	Travelbunny	2	1130	03:18 PM Aug 12, 2012 by Travelbunny
	Power supply (Preview) 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...	Hats Lewis	9	1340	10:23 PM Aug 11, 2012 by powerstream
	Lulu Update (Preview) 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...	Beth54	10	1556	03:15 AM Aug 9, 2012 by Beth54
	3 way - v - 2 way fridge (Preview) 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...	Janno	7	8220	10:08 AM Aug 8, 2012 by powerstream
	Need Some help with my Cruiser stopping when driving (Preview) 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...	ColB	9	2363	04:18 PM Aug 7, 2012 by ColB
	Carver Water Heaters. (Preview) Unfortunately I have a water leak in my gas/240 Volt water heating system.I am hoping it's just a leaking water pipe or connection. If not, it's one of those cost as much to fit as the cost of a new unit. New unit $950 approx. I have a Pommie Carver system imported from the UK by Coromal Caravans of WA. Yup y...	Yuglamron	2	920	10:40 PM Aug 3, 2012 by Yuglamron
	leaking water tank (Preview) I have a rectangular water tank under my Hi Ace and it has started to seep water from a seam and I do not want to drain the tank to seal the seam. Has anyone had and fixed this problem with water still in the tank? Thanks for any forthcoming suggestions, John	yeoeleven	7	1119	04:12 AM Aug 1, 2012 by twiggs
	Compare UHF CB radios (Preview) Hi all, I am looking for a new CB and have been looking at the GME models. Has anyone experience of these models...TX3500 and TX3100? Any comments on the merits of either or any CB expperts comment on the features of the two in comparison? Chris.	redjcw	2	1075	11:16 PM Jul 31, 2012 by redjcw
	Fuel cell power (Preview) Has anyone ever see any articles of fuel cells being powered by LPG to allow batteries to be float charged. I realise if it takes a converter to get the AC to run a smart charger may be a little inefficient but I'm prepared to cope with that. If of course it will charge a 12 volt battery direct all the better....	briche	5	943	04:49 AM Jul 31, 2012 by Mccanic
	Mobile phone antennas (Preview) I have done a search but can't find any topics on the "Little Devil" omni directional antenna made in Tasmania. It is capable of a range of frequencies including 3G. Is anyone familiar with these and their capabilities? Information on any other antenna that users find suitable for mob...	Rongela	7	1481	05:05 PM Jul 30, 2012 by Rongela
	Stirling owners (Preview) we have a 2009 stirling outback with a solar panel. In the cupboard above the rangehood there is battery switch with a fuse. Above the switch is marked 240v with 12v written under the switch. The Jayco manual does not explain. The lights and water pump work regardless of the position of the switch - eve...	villatranquilla	3	1272	09:56 AM Jul 30, 2012 by Cupie
	12V / 240V fridges (Preview) Hi everybody, I hope I am not starting something that has been well tested over the years. I have used an Engel for the past 15 years, and it finally wouldn't do much under 3/4 degrees, so after a bit of a look around I picked up a 60l Primus. I am quite impressed with build quality, stainless steel but a...	Jenno	2	1241	06:19 PM Jul 29, 2012 by Jenno
	centurion thingy (Preview) Hi guys, We have just bought a 1998 jayco starcraft. We have had vans before but have never come across these Centurion thingys that are suppose to convert our lights from 240 down to 12v. Could someone please explain what these things do (as no manual was included) Do we need a battery?? We tried to turn...	jan-ed	11	14678	06:44 PM Jul 25, 2012 by Pete in Gisborne
	Do I need a 12V system? (Preview) Hi All, I have bought an old caravan which has a couple of 240V lights, a 240V domestic fridge and a few 240V sockets. My initial thought was to be independent and convert to 12V with a 3 way fridge, 12V lighting etc etc. I looked at deep cycle batteries, chargers, inverters and even solar panels. The cos...	Plodnalong	8	5746	05:33 PM Jul 23, 2012 by patrolst
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