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CARAVAN WEIGHTS
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Does anyone know the explanation of caravan weights? Tare weight; 1650kg , I beleive this to be the unladen weight. GTM 1845kg, ????? ATM 2050kg, ???? Axle load capacity, 3000kg. Thanks.
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justcruisin01
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fault finding on Dometic 3 way fridge
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My 6 year old fridge will not work on gas. works fine on 12V and 240V. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to fix this?
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webby
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TV antennas
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Has anyone got advice on what sort of antenna I would need to have for digital TV. We recently had our first trip in our caravan which has a "poptenna" and at Cervantes had no reception at all either digital or analogue.
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Carlo123
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BATTERY CHARGER;
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Does any one use the Redarc BCDC 1220 battery charger, this is a 12volt to 12volt system for 2nd battery.
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justcruisin01
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Dome Aerial
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We bought a second hand Jayco Pop Top last year. It has a dome TV aerial set on the roof with electronic booster. The thing started to leak during recent rain. I then discovered that the thing also appears to be stuck as I cannot turn or raise the aerial from inside the van. I got onto the roof of the van a...
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motorhome toilet on house system?
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wondering if its possible to have some set up so when home and we have visiters, and they stay in the van if spare room full, can we have a set up so the toiled is used with the house system, if you can gather my thinking?
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milo
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Deep cycle batteries
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Hi Could someone tell me if deep cycle batteries have a "use by date"? i.e. do they only last for a certain number of years and then need replacing? Sorry if this is a stupid question!
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Adventurer
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Problem with electric brakes
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I have just bought a 2003 coromal 445 poptop and am towing it with a 2007 falcon sedan to which I have had a Tekonsha voyager controller fitted. So far I have only towed the van a short distance (5km) but have noticed a strong hot brake smell coming from the rear brakes of the falcon and the drums on th...
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Carlo123
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Washing machines
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How difficult is it to install a top loading washer in a van ensuite? We have been quoted $785 to have one installed whilst van being built yet they can be bought for $368 online.
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scottynbulldog
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battery switch
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I am having trouble charging my second battery(150 amp hr deep cycle) from my alternater. I , at the moment have a solinoid ystem in but not a lot seems to go to the second battery. I have been told that a marine battery switch(rotary, off -one battery or the other, both batteries) is the go.Do you have to...
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bill12
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Driving light wiring harness
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Always built my own wiring harnesses when fitting driving lights to any tug I've owned and made a few errors along the way . Just as I thought I had it down pat along they come with a complete wiring harness ready to install relay and all at the price of $15.00 Why do I bother
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Internet Connections
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Hi Being newchums to the travelling game and getting our van ready for the big trip at the end of September, we would like to know what's the best and cheapest Internet coverage to get while we are on the road. It's a mine field of mis-information out there so I am appealing for some help here. We were think...
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tabby
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batteries
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I have q question regarding batteries. Is it better to link 2 x 60 amphour batteries in paralell or to get 1 large 120 amphour battery or any other similar combination, and why
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erehwon
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Roll out awning on a jayco Penguin.
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Recently bought a Penguin camper.One problem is the awning erection.Ok with a helper but a bit awkward by ones self.Is it possible to fit a Roll Out type awning.I know that the old awning must be left in place if I want to use the Annexe,the old awning has all the zips and wot nots on it.Your help would be ap...
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the crow25
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Michelin Tyres
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These are new technology tyres, never go flat SEE THROUGH TYRES A radical new tyre design by Michelin. The next generation of tyres. Yes, those are 'spoke-like'connection fins to the inner part of the tyre from the outside tread 'wrap!' These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market...
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Solomon
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External Lights for Van
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Hi ..
My dear old Jayco has a 12v incandescent light fitted as the external lighting under the awning.
They are pretty useless except maybe for security purposes.
I have long been using a 240v fluro extension lead for general lighting in the annex but would rather install something permanent....
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Cupie
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Belkin inverter
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Hi I've bought a motor home and will be working on a laptop as I travel. I'm a tad confused about inverters and a salesman at Joyce Mayne recommended a Belkin. Does anyone have experience with these? I hope to mostly free camp and have no air conditioner. Solar panels are currently being fitted. An...
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Adventurer
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Telstra again (but not my usual whinge)
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I use a laptop with a white Telstra wireless dongle plugged into it. Overall, it works well (especially compared to the "3" network rubbish I have been trying for some months ... slow as a wet week, throws you off every 10-15 minutes, etc.) Was leafing through a Hardly Normal catalogue toda...
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tonyd
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L.E.D.Lights
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Has anyone changed there outside small side lights to LED. On my Parklane they are bigger than the LEDs. Is there some where I can get a backing plate to cover the large hole.
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Popeye
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An RV 'Technical' reference point
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G'day .. When I have a technical issue relating to caravanning I always go to the site below for what is usually a good source of facts. I have placed the authour's books on my "Grandads present list". The articles are the base data that is expanded in his publications. http://www.carava...
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