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Loki · Loki

A couple of friends of mine have had deep cycle batteries bulge & destroyed as a result of being connected to a 240V multi-stage charger for a long period (2 months or more). One has had to replace his bank of four batteries twice, even tho the caravan maker recommended keeping them on the 240V char...

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, I write to enlist the advice of others that have experienced caravan sway and worked to eradicate it. I have owned many caravans previously and have never experienced sway like that in the new van we purchased late in 2021. I was on the North-South Highway travelling back from McLaren Vale. I ente...

BARME1 · BARME1

we have a jayco Journey 2019 pop top and the Winegard aerial has stop working its the wind up type that has the 2 piecees any body else had this problem or after ideas on fixing cheers

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

Hi all, our van is 4 years old it lives outside in all weather. I gave it a wash and then used tyre shine on wheels and checker plate and this other stuff called Fully Slick which is a UV protector and polish on the powder coat Happy with the results, got a lot of Birdsville track ingrained dirt off give it...

Izabarack · Izabarack

The indicator flash rate on my newly installed taillight cluster seems a little fast. Apparantly, wiring a small resistor between Eth and the indicator LEDs is required to slow the rate. Some info on what is required would be appreciated. Ta.

BR65 · BR65

Hey all, Im looking to meter my solar input so I have an idea of voltage and current from a 160W panel feeding into the dual battery. I dont particularly want to use an in line meter that is plug and play with Andersons, would prefer something recessed that I can back connect with #8 cables. Any one point...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Purchased 2 sets of drill bits ( 20 drills each, 1 set Gold metric, the other Black imperial) from A.. from memory around $32ea was told they were good value. But found they do not like steel. Recently needed a 3 mm, purchased from the Green Shed $3.90. Noticed that The Green Shed is selling 13 piece High S...

elliemike · elliemike

How do you charge your Ebike from the car. I was talking to my friends yesterday about their Ebike (Tandem) that they take with them when camping. I always assumed they charged it from the car when traveling, It's a 48v Battery. They told me they have to wait till they get 240v power available. I was...

dorian · dorian

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/most-un-repairable-device-ever!-honda-eu20i-inverter-module/

iana · iana

Has anyone cut and polished their fiberglass van using an electric buff, what's involved, and what are the pit falls. Does anyone have any idea of what it might cost to get a large van cut and polished by a detailer? Thankyou.

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

This message is appearing on my solar inverter display does anyone know what it means ? ?? Battery problem or connection problem phil -- Edited by Cisco kid on Saturday 19th of March 2022 06:44:25 PM

Craig1 · Craig1

Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI Q5 2016 - 2021 Recall number - REC-005077Affected units - 18,186 What are the defects? A failure of the central electronic control data network management unit will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other...

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd AGM battery to the 120Ah AGM battery already installed. This called into consideration how I am going to keep both batteries optimally charged when parked in the shed at home. I have a BMPRO BatteryPlus35_II_HS battery management system in the van with MPPT however...

DeBe · DeBe

Checked out a new gas bottle in a hardware store to day. You definitely need to check if the O ring is fitted properly as this one is not, & probably will leak.

rgren2 · rgren2

Is there supposed to be 12v or there about at the Anderson plug at the front of the caravan? Im talking about when the van is disconnected from tow vehicle.

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, was wondering beside the alternator and cranking battery powering the fridge on the road what other items in the van are typically powered?? Is their an electrical standard that van manufacturers observe? I have a 12 pin plug to the van and believe the power from the cranking battery can only prov...

Ted Farkas · Ted Farkas

Hi, The kit below is to refurb the short plastic telescopic struts that are commonly found on Jaycos bunk bed/kitchen/Bathroom windows. Generally they seize up and are pulled apart to get some movement and parts are lost. The kit below addresses those issues. The kit allows for the refurbishment of...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Has anyone fitted the tru tracker to their 70 series cruiser to fix the narrow rear end, if so has it made any difference towing?

Bobdown · Bobdown

For those that can't reverse a caravan, don't try this at home........

kdazz · kdazz

Hi, has anybody tried satellite internet on their vans or motorhomes and if so what is the cost ?

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	Bulging & destroyed deep cycle batteries? (Preview) A couple of friends of mine have had deep cycle batteries bulge & destroyed as a result of being connected to a 240V multi-stage charger for a long period (2 months or more). One has had to replace his bank of four batteries twice, even tho the caravan maker recommended keeping them on the 240V char...	Loki	12	969	09:28 AM Apr 4, 2022 by valiant81
	Late 2015 Ford Everest Rear Suspension Upgrade ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi, I write to enlist the advice of others that have experienced caravan sway and worked to eradicate it. I have owned many caravans previously and have never experienced sway like that in the new van we purchased late in 2021. I was on the North-South Highway travelling back from McLaren Vale. I ente...	thalls01	115	7663	07:07 PM Apr 3, 2022 by yobarr
	Winegard aerial not working (Preview) we have a jayco Journey 2019 pop top and the Winegard aerial has stop working its the wind up type that has the 2 piecees any body else had this problem or after ideas on fixing cheers	BARME1	4	1178	10:21 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Gave the van a birthday (Preview) Hi all, our van is 4 years old it lives outside in all weather. I gave it a wash and then used tyre shine on wheels and checker plate and this other stuff called Fully Slick which is a UV protector and polish on the powder coat Happy with the results, got a lot of Birdsville track ingrained dirt off give it...	Cisco kid	12	1937	10:15 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Indicator flash rate for LED taillight cluster. (Preview) The indicator flash rate on my newly installed taillight cluster seems a little fast. Apparantly, wiring a small resistor between Eth and the indicator LEDs is required to slow the rate. Some info on what is required would be appreciated. Ta.	Izabarack	19	2644	07:14 PM Mar 31, 2022 by Greg 1
	Solar Input Power Meter - Help (Preview) Hey all, Im looking to meter my solar input so I have an idea of voltage and current from a 160W panel feeding into the dual battery. I dont particularly want to use an in line meter that is plug and play with Andersons, would prefer something recessed that I can back connect with #8 cables. Any one point...	BR65	3	1094	11:42 AM Mar 31, 2022 by jegog
	Drill Bits...For Steel (Preview) Purchased 2 sets of drill bits ( 20 drills each, 1 set Gold metric, the other Black imperial) from A.. from memory around $32ea was told they were good value. But found they do not like steel. Recently needed a 3 mm, purchased from the Green Shed $3.90. Noticed that The Green Shed is selling 13 piece High S...	PeterInSa	28	2584	06:37 PM Mar 28, 2022 by PeterInSa
	Charging your Ebike from the Car (Preview) How do you charge your Ebike from the car. I was talking to my friends yesterday about their Ebike (Tandem) that they take with them when camping. I always assumed they charged it from the car when traveling, It's a 48v Battery. They told me they have to wait till they get 240v power available. I was...	elliemike	6	1248	11:26 PM Mar 27, 2022 by jegog
	Unrepairable and expensive Honda generator parts (Preview) https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/most-un-repairable-device-ever!-honda-eu20i-inverter-module/	dorian	12	3404	05:00 AM Mar 27, 2022 by dorian
	Has anyone cut and polished their fiberglass van ? (Preview) Has anyone cut and polished their fiberglass van using an electric buff, what's involved, and what are the pit falls. Does anyone have any idea of what it might cost to get a large van cut and polished by a detailer? Thankyou.	iana	12	1800	12:07 AM Mar 27, 2022 by swamp
	“Dry cell detected in output battery” (Preview) This message is appearing on my solar inverter display does anyone know what it means ? ?? Battery problem or connection problem phil -- Edited by Cisco kid on Saturday 19th of March 2022 06:44:25 PM	Cisco kid	3	1096	10:35 AM Mar 24, 2022 by Cisco kid
	Do Not Spill your Drink in the Back seat of some Audi cars (Preview) Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI Q5 2016 - 2021 Recall number - REC-005077Affected units - 18,186 What are the defects? A failure of the central electronic control data network management unit will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other...	Craig1	5	1076	07:48 AM Mar 23, 2022 by Blues Man
	Charging of AGM Deep Cycle Battery - Best Method?? (Preview) Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd AGM battery to the 120Ah AGM battery already installed. This called into consideration how I am going to keep both batteries optimally charged when parked in the shed at home. I have a BMPRO BatteryPlus35_II_HS battery management system in the van with MPPT however...	thalls01	12	3376	07:59 AM Mar 21, 2022 by Jaahn
	New gas bottle type fitting? (Preview) Checked out a new gas bottle in a hardware store to day. You definitely need to check if the O ring is fitted properly as this one is not, & probably will leak.	DeBe	5	1209	11:22 AM Mar 20, 2022 by Wanda
	Power at Anderson plug (Preview) Is there supposed to be 12v or there about at the Anderson plug at the front of the caravan? Im talking about when the van is disconnected from tow vehicle.	rgren2	13	4068	04:23 PM Mar 19, 2022 by Cuppa
	12 Volt Cranking Battery Charge to Caravan on The Road (Preview) Hi, was wondering beside the alternator and cranking battery powering the fridge on the road what other items in the van are typically powered?? Is their an electrical standard that van manufacturers observe? I have a 12 pin plug to the van and believe the power from the cranking battery can only prov...	thalls01	10	1082	06:25 PM Mar 18, 2022 by thalls01
	Dometic widow refurb kit for 250-300 mm bunk windows (Preview) Hi, The kit below is to refurb the short plastic telescopic struts that are commonly found on Jaycos bunk bed/kitchen/Bathroom windows. Generally they seize up and are pulled apart to get some movement and parts are lost. The kit below addresses those issues. The kit allows for the refurbishment of...	Ted Farkas	2	1174	10:31 AM Mar 14, 2022 by Ted Farkas
	Tru tracker (Preview) Has anyone fitted the tru tracker to their 70 series cruiser to fix the narrow rear end, if so has it made any difference towing?	Cassie63	13	1954	09:53 AM Mar 13, 2022 by Clarky 1
	3 point turn (Preview) For those that can't reverse a caravan, don't try this at home........	Bobdown	7	1600	11:31 PM Mar 12, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	satellite internet (Preview) Hi, has anybody tried satellite internet on their vans or motorhomes and if so what is the cost ?	kdazz	16	3045	11:07 AM Mar 11, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
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