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3,000 Watt Inverter.
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Hi guys, The 'Van I'm seriously thinking of buying [ when I sell the house] has 6 sealed Batteries, a 3,000 Watt inverter, a 120 watt 3 stage battery charging unit, and a 40A battery protector. I don't think it has Solar Panels. [Not sure about this.] Is it possible that these batteries re-charge whi...
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xina
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Insect proofing
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Hello, we have a Coromal Camper, with all the joints etc in the canvas ends and sides they inevitably have many openings where insects of all descriptions enter, has anyone had a go at proofing the openings, apart from stuffing bits and pieces of net in and duct take over ?? suggestions welcome, Bill
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Dual Batter's in Caravan
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I have 2 x 125amph battery's in my (oop's) our van and my query is do I need to fitt a relay between the 2 battery's to get the best out of them. We have a 2004 jayco outback poptop with the charging being through power outlet to standard Jayco unit. A anderson plug to battery while driving and a 90 watt solar...
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help please
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I think that this has been covered before. If it has I can't find it. I have heard/read that I can download the camps aust into my garmin nuvi 265w.If this is possible can someone please advise me how to go about it? We are almost sorted and should start our lap in July. Thanks Jack Cherie and the four legge...
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Coleman roof top Airconditioners
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Hi there all in Nomadland!! I have a question for y'all, We have a Jayco Expanda with the push out wall, 18ft model. I think that the Sterlings have the same push out wall. Anyhow, we have a Coleman 3kw (13000btu) roof top air con, however it just does not seem to be cooling so well. As we got our van in August...
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Air Bag suspension and WDH
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The disco has airbag suspension and automatically levels itself to balance things out. I know there is no need to fit the wdh bars because of this, my question is, does it hurt to have them fitted? if not, do I fit the bars before or after levelling has occured?
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Gary and Kerry
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silicone sealant in hot water?
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I found an old S. steel urnie at sal army yesterday for $15.Yes the electrics have been checked before sale. When I filled it though it leaks at the rubber gasket where the tap joins the body and where the handle screw penetrates the body. I have a silicone gun here but will it stand the boiling if I apply i...
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Denise
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Glueing styrofoam to inside of painted metal van wall....rust?
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Can I line my campervan with styrofoam to insulate by glueing to walls and roof and then cover with fabric? I'm concerned about possible condensation and rust between the two....what do you think?....thanks Just answered my own question ......will get a 5 metre roll of magnetic vinyl and glue strip...
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Denise
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water marks on ceiling of pop top
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howdy fellow nomads, after being caught in cyclonic type weather whilst visiting our family ,we discovered the next day that apparently there was a small leak in the roof of our pop top. My son in law sealed it all up with marine grade sikaflex and also done the pop top base of the surround and replaced th...
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microwave by solar?
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Is it possible to use a very small microwave for say 1-2 mins at a time off solar charged batteries for free camping? Thanks :) Denise
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electric brakes question
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Hi, OI have done a bit of research and have come up with Tekonsha Prodigy as the most recommended unit on all the forums. It is available in Ferntree Gully for around $150-00, is this a good price?? and how hard is it to fit yourself?? Would be pleased to hear any feedback, we plan to purchase them next week...
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UPS Batteries
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Hi there all. We have 4 x 100ah UPS batteries in our van, we got them second hand at Battery world. They have a 15 year warranty on them and they are only 2 years into it. Anyhows, we have had fantastic sucess with these batteries. We do mostly free and unpowered sites and have not had any worries. We have a 20...
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Double pole switches
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Beware of fitting new switches yourself as we all do at times but household switches are different to double pole caravan camper mobile home or even tents. Price will dictate to some but using single pole is endangering all as double pole compensates for wrongly wired, crossing polarity on extensio...
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which is the best fridge freezer?
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My waeco 45 ltr fridge just died after 5 years of bad roads with a hole in the evaporater which, the fridge mech told me, you can fix on a engel but not on a waeco. Which reasonably priced fridge is the best? I would like a dual zone one as the last was fridge or freezer, not both. Loooking forward to your views...
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awnings for campervan..your opinions on the best brands /problems
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Hi All, I'd like to hear your experiences and opinions re awnings (2-2.5 m) to fit a Merc Vito van. I'm wondering about metal vs plastic legs, fabric life,etc...I'm saving for one .... there's nothing like experience to inform a decision...thanks, Denise : )
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FOR THE NOT SO HANDYMAN;
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do many cafes/camp grounds have wireless or do I need a roaming service?
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Many cafes or pubs in cities have free wireless but I know nothing about the country . Do van parks offer it or cafes in the little towns? Should I just subscribe to Telstra? Thanks again...
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Update on Fuel Consumption.
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Hi Guys, Well, I'm still not sure whether or not I'm getting better Fuel Consumption since having the Magnetic Air/Fuel Balancer fitted to my Toyota Hi-ace Campervan. As I didn't do a Control run before it was fitted, I have no way of comparing before and after. However, my friend is getting one fitte...
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listening to radio while on the road
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I love sydney talk back radio, but its a pain to listen to online while traveling.. are there any portable radio players out there that would pick up am talk back stations?
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milo
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GPS - start me off
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OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...
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