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just wondering i know with my dads van its says to use 15 amp lead which he has to run the van (motor home) at caravan parks, but what do you do when staying at afriends place in the van? he had a special power point made in his garage to run the van when needed at home, are caravan parks power boxes differ...
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TV ANTENNA;
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Is any one using the Aussievan easy tune antenna?
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3 way fridge fans and efficiency
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I have seen on the internet somewhere about the instalation of 12 volt fans to increase the efficiency of the chest type 3 way fridges. These fans blew air on to the condenser at the back of the unit. Could some one tell me where it was or tell me how to with picces
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internet
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hi guys we are travelling soon what internet to you advise us to get as we have a laptop so we can keep in touch with family
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12 volt portable caravan heaters
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Good afternoon, I have a honda generator 10i, which is not suitable for a normal portable heater. Been looking at a 12 volt heater from ebay, but i have heard that it will drain my battery within a half an hour. Can some please help me with this. Marv
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GPS and CB Radio
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Hello I wanted some advice regarding purchasing a GPS. Firstly what brands do you recommend? Is it safe to buy one on ebay? Do they work all over Australia? or do you need to update them when you travel? Do I really need one? Also Do you have a CB to keep in touch with fellow travellers? If so is there a comm...
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TV-DVD;
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We are thinking of a new tv for the van. What is the general thoughts on tv-dvd. tv with built in dvd or tv with seperate dvd? have heard stories of the built in type not lasting very long. Thanks.
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Front seats to suit a converted Bus.
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Hello All, Iam converting a B58 Bus into a CARAVAN(rego category)Motorhome and would like to know what seats are legal for the passengers. Is it possible to use "Jason rockers'"or "swivell type dinning" chairs,designed and manufactured specifically for motorhomes (Win...
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reversing cameras
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just wondering , i know you can have a reversing camera on your caravan or the back of your 4wd, but i was wondering if you could set up an additoinal camera ? ie have one on the side right at the back ,ie on the passenger side so you can see that your van is clear from any one when over taking?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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