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Patto44 · Patto44

I am about to instal 2x120w solar panels and have read on this forum that you should use 6 gauge wire (also called 6 B&S) as against 6 mm. Can someone tell me the difference and what does b&s stand for. Also, how can I tell what cable it is? Thanks in advance Patto.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Looking for a recommendation on what tyres give the best milage and handling on a Nissan Pathfinder. Not looking to go off road mostly tarmac running

milo · milo

http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M5300/dick-smith-300w-power-inverter

Technomad · Technomad

Hi all, been awhile. Has anyone made a cover for their van roof as protection against hail damage. A quick pull over the roof type, slightly wider with tie ropes down the sides. If travelling and can see a potential threat I am thinking that a cover on a roller mounted at the front, similar to a pool cover r...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Your van is looking so good Vic, Coming along nicely. Can you tell me about the awning, brand, type, size and even price if you want to. Thats what I will be looking for next. I have been looking at the Ironman 4x4 but open to other suggestions.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

For those handy men out there , if you are wiring up your tug/van/camper etc with a accessory that draws a constant heavy load then dont use these fuse holders. They are rated up to 30 amps , but are no longer a good fuse holder in the above mentioned situation. I have just had three of these units , fitted to...

Sheba · Sheba

Well, I discovered the other week, that the info. I was given on the Cairns trip by a so-called mechanic in Babinda, was totally incorrect, and I ruined my tyres. He told me I should have 35 psi all round. The correct pressures for mine, [1998 model,] are 45 front, [motor is under seat, so heavier at the...

milo · milo

a friend of ours said they were free camping in ther caravan and to heat there van they hava terracotta (spell???) , like pot plant ones, big enough to go over there gas burner cooker in there van, turn it on for 10 or so minutes and supposed to heat the van, this safe?? never heard of this

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Went for a walk in the sun yesterday and ended up at Supercheap Auto. I bought a cupholder. It goes over the drivers door between door and window but has a metal plate that I'm hoping I may be able to screw somewhere on the front dash, then the cupholder slides down on the plate. Will be out of the way of gett...

Vic · Vic

I have a leak inside the rear window is dripping water from the bottom of the rear wiper housing, I suspect it is coming through the shaft of the wiper into the housing then dripping from there inside the van. We have had heavy overnight rain in Perth and the van is parked on a slight downhill sloped driv...

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one tell me why this is happening again lately. It's happened before, but usually only last 1 or 2 nights. This time it's been about a week so far. Not stopping me from doing anything, just a nuisance. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

I have a thetford shower/toilet system in the Conquest (2007)and when I took the plug out the fitting which was very tight unscrewed the top fitting from the bottom hose joint and rubber seal. Do these handbasin units come apart for such issues (or what). I have it booked into a workshop on Monday but it...

DeBe · DeBe

Since i have a non flued Gas heater in my house I purchased a CO sensor alarm on Ebay $20 delivered. On pluging it in it didnt work so contacted the suplier & they would repay the money. I then decided this wasnt realy what i wanted to do as i still needed a sensor. I prised it open & found the power tr...

Vic · Vic

When I get my vehicle serviced, I always have these items on the bill as extras; Fortron Engine Flush $12.50, Fortron Fuel Treatment $12.20 My question is are they really necessary or just an added expense not required. I may say that it is a matter of trust that these above items have been added/use...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

What do you call the arm that holds up the middle seat in the Toyota Hi-Ace so you can check the oil? Mine is missing, thought I would search on Ebay but not sure what its called. It bolts on to the underseat and the other end slides along in a slot for up and down.

Dame Markalot · Dame Markalot

Hi, I have 6 weeks before takeoff and i am up to getting a GPS. Dont know much about them and all the people in the shops think theirs are the best. So i am hoping that the people who know, (you lot) could give me your opinion of whats good and whats not. Thanks Shaz -- Edited by Dame Markalot on Friday 8th of Jul...

milo · milo

hi guys.. at the moment this is how our power is set up at the moment.. we have the caravan power supply thingy , dont know what there called, so we can plug straight into the caravan park power with a long proper extension lead thats suitable. we also have a honda ( I think thats the brand ) generator, al...

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

Hi, I'm having a bit of a drama at the moment. The red flush indicator light has come on. Yes, there is water in the tank. Emptied the cassette this morning so its not full. @#$%$#@ Why does this have to happen now and not in daylight. Of course its Sunday tomorrow and nearest agent is 80kms away. Hope s...

briche · briche

Having read a few threads and talked with few people about this topic I am posting this in an attempt to better understand the whole topic. The issues that I see are if the safety chains are too long they won't stop the A frame from digging into the road surface. The forces would be enormous and there for...

Sheba · Sheba

Just had a look at my friends' CMCA Mag, and read about this Unit. I reckon they will be ideal for some GN's. Total cost of Unit, including Solar Pump and Postage, is $ 613.75, or $ 463.75 without the Pump. Cheers, Sheba. http://www.fcubed.com.au/aspx/carocell-panels.aspx -- Edited by Sheba on M...

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	Solar cable size????? (Preview) I am about to instal 2x120w solar panels and have read on this forum that you should use 6 gauge wire (also called 6 B&S) as against 6 mm. Can someone tell me the difference and what does b&s stand for. Also, how can I tell what cable it is? Thanks in advance Patto.	Patto44	11	7198	05:11 PM Jul 28, 2011 by Patto44
	What Tyres (Preview) Looking for a recommendation on what tyres give the best milage and handling on a Nissan Pathfinder. Not looking to go off road mostly tarmac running	Wombat 280	15	1980	10:03 AM Jul 28, 2011 by Wombat 280
	would this work? (Preview) http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M5300/dick-smith-300w-power-inverter	milo	14	2152	07:34 AM Jul 28, 2011 by jimricho
	hail cover for van (Preview) Hi all, been awhile. Has anyone made a cover for their van roof as protection against hail damage. A quick pull over the roof type, slightly wider with tie ropes down the sides. If travelling and can see a potential threat I am thinking that a cover on a roller mounted at the front, similar to a pool cover r...	Technomad	7	2886	06:03 PM Jul 26, 2011 by Vic
	Vic, Your van is looking good. (Preview) Your van is looking so good Vic, Coming along nicely. Can you tell me about the awning, brand, type, size and even price if you want to. Thats what I will be looking for next. I have been looking at the Ironman 4x4 but open to other suggestions.	Happywanderer	11	2168	02:07 PM Jul 24, 2011 by Vic
	dont use; (Preview) For those handy men out there , if you are wiring up your tug/van/camper etc with a accessory that draws a constant heavy load then dont use these fuse holders. They are rated up to 30 amps , but are no longer a good fuse holder in the above mentioned situation. I have just had three of these units , fitted to...	justcruisin01	8	1681	12:35 PM Jul 23, 2011 by Lat 38
	Hi-Ace Tyre Pressure. (Preview) Well, I discovered the other week, that the info. I was given on the Cairns trip by a so-called mechanic in Babinda, was totally incorrect, and I ruined my tyres. He told me I should have 35 psi all round. The correct pressures for mine, [1998 model,] are 45 front, [motor is under seat, so heavier at the...	Sheba	10	8202	02:03 AM Jul 23, 2011 by yeoeleven
	never heard of these before (Preview) a friend of ours said they were free camping in ther caravan and to heat there van they hava terracotta (spell???) , like pot plant ones, big enough to go over there gas burner cooker in there van, turn it on for 10 or so minutes and supposed to heat the van, this safe?? never heard of this	milo	11	1932	04:01 PM Jul 22, 2011 by Happywanderer
	I bought some pressies for Myrtle yesterday ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Went for a walk in the sun yesterday and ended up at Supercheap Auto. I bought a cupholder. It goes over the drivers door between door and window but has a metal plate that I'm hoping I may be able to screw somewhere on the front dash, then the cupholder slides down on the plate. Will be out of the way of gett...	Happywanderer	36	3598	09:53 PM Jul 19, 2011 by jules47
	Leaking Rear Window on Hi Ace (Preview) I have a leak inside the rear window is dripping water from the bottom of the rear wiper housing, I suspect it is coming through the shaft of the wiper into the housing then dripping from there inside the van. We have had heavy overnight rain in Perth and the van is parked on a slight downhill sloped driv...	Vic	28	2279	10:19 AM Jul 19, 2011 by Vic
	Help !!! (Preview) Can any-one tell me why this is happening again lately. It's happened before, but usually only last 1 or 2 nights. This time it's been about a week so far. Not stopping me from doing anything, just a nuisance. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	9	1850	06:34 PM Jul 16, 2011 by Sheba
	Advice needed with Thetford foldup handbasin. (Preview) I have a thetford shower/toilet system in the Conquest (2007)and when I took the plug out the fitting which was very tight unscrewed the top fitting from the bottom hose joint and rubber seal. Do these handbasin units come apart for such issues (or what). I have it booked into a workshop on Monday but it...	Old Crofter	4	2393	01:33 AM Jul 16, 2011 by milo
	Carbon Monoxide sensor (Preview) Since i have a non flued Gas heater in my house I purchased a CO sensor alarm on Ebay $20 delivered. On pluging it in it didnt work so contacted the suplier & they would repay the money. I then decided this wasnt realy what i wanted to do as i still needed a sensor. I prised it open & found the power tr...	DeBe	1	1201	08:16 PM Jul 15, 2011 by Vic
	Fuel Treatment & Engine Flush Treatment (Preview) When I get my vehicle serviced, I always have these items on the bill as extras; Fortron Engine Flush $12.50, Fortron Fuel Treatment $12.20 My question is are they really necessary or just an added expense not required. I may say that it is a matter of trust that these above items have been added/use...	Vic	8	2297	10:38 AM Jul 11, 2011 by Vic
	What do you call this? (Preview) What do you call the arm that holds up the middle seat in the Toyota Hi-Ace so you can check the oil? Mine is missing, thought I would search on Ebay but not sure what its called. It bolts on to the underseat and the other end slides along in a slot for up and down.	Happywanderer	11	1739	11:34 AM Jul 10, 2011 by Vic
	GPS-Navigation????????????? (Preview) Hi, I have 6 weeks before takeoff and i am up to getting a GPS. Dont know much about them and all the people in the shops think theirs are the best. So i am hoping that the people who know, (you lot) could give me your opinion of whats good and whats not. Thanks Shaz -- Edited by Dame Markalot on Friday 8th of Jul...	Dame Markalot	5	1941	09:00 PM Jul 9, 2011 by russhenn
	our power set up.. (Preview) hi guys.. at the moment this is how our power is set up at the moment.. we have the caravan power supply thingy , dont know what there called, so we can plug straight into the caravan park power with a long proper extension lead thats suitable. we also have a honda ( I think thats the brand ) generator, al...	milo	7	1692	08:05 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Sheba
	Thetford Toilet Cassette C402C/C403L (Preview) Hi, I'm having a bit of a drama at the moment. The red flush indicator light has come on. Yes, there is water in the tank. Emptied the cassette this morning so its not full. @#$%$#@ Why does this have to happen now and not in daylight. Of course its Sunday tomorrow and nearest agent is 80kms away. Hope s...	ChiChi1	12	6902	05:38 PM Jul 6, 2011 by ChiChi1
	Safety chains (Preview) Having read a few threads and talked with few people about this topic I am posting this in an attempt to better understand the whole topic. The issues that I see are if the safety chains are too long they won't stop the A frame from digging into the road surface. The forces would be enormous and there for...	briche	8	1839	10:45 AM Jul 6, 2011 by gst
	Portable Solar Still. (Preview) Just had a look at my friends' CMCA Mag, and read about this Unit. I reckon they will be ideal for some GN's. Total cost of Unit, including Solar Pump and Postage, is $ 613.75, or $ 463.75 without the Pump. Cheers, Sheba. http://www.fcubed.com.au/aspx/carocell-panels.aspx -- Edited by Sheba on M...	Sheba	6	4034	08:53 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Sheba
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