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RobDor · RobDor

Looking to replace 2 x AGM 130ah batteries (6 yrs old) with 2 x lithium of 100 to 140ah batteries (physical size permitting). My current charger will do lithium as well, so thats not an issue. Ive looked at Giant, Itechworld, DCS, Enerdrive and a couple of others, big variation in price ! I mean, why is en...

Young fella · Young fella

G'day nomads. Thankyou all for the great advice on my last post in regards to phone reception while travelling! Since I got such great feedback I thought I would post another question seeking your wisdom! What are the most common auto electric or car problems you have experienced when on the road? I...

Blues Man · Blues Man

Hi All ,Im having trouble with the screws falling out from the bed surround (Avida Esperance) which is made from a high density rubber (i think) Is there some way of fixing these screws so that they won't keep falling out.I have tried glueing a match in the screw hole then replacing the screw but the scr...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

Anyone know if anyone makes/sells mesh baskets I can put on the A-frame of my van, for wood and a few loose items. thanks

dundreamin · dundreamin

Hi All I have a 100L tank on my M/home & am looking for input on sanitising it. I've used bleach before but then found out it's not good for the rubber seals etc. & also after emptying it out & refilling with clean water it still smelt of bleach for awhile. I've also heard of vinegar & bi...

Palebushman · Palebushman

Just in case any fellow Grey Nomads come across this issue with this type of Esky, maybe give this a try for a cure too. Our little Chescold 3Way Fridge Freezer has performed flawlessly over the years, but recently failed to chill the beers any more. So into the workshop it came for us to have a squiz as to...

DMaxer · DMaxer

The power outlet on the side of my van and a couple of the ones inside are really difficult to either plug into or to remove the plug from. What is the appropriate lube to use on the pins of the plug to make it go into the outlet and also make it easier to remove from after use. I was just a bit concerned about us...

bobc163 · bobc163

hi guys, any one on here purchased the service kit for one of these units I have just started to service mine but find that the main shaft seal has failed and contaminated the oil and is not supplied as part of the "service kit" nor is the large O ring for the reservior I would have thoght that for the pric...

oldbloke · oldbloke

I have an LED light and 2 exhaust fans that sometimes cause TV pixelising. Can anyone advise pls, do the ferrite beads help? There are also clip on types available. -- Edited by oldbloke on Saturday 29th of May 2021 01:28:50 PM

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174823718042?epid=17045479900&hash=item28b44e3c9a:g:SDkAAOSw0lNgYUBN

tandk · tandk

Hi, We have a Sphere television in our van linked up to satellite via HDMI cable. The screen has gone blue. We are getting sound and are able to see the channel guide but only a blue screen for every channel. We've tried playing a DVD and that works. We've tried turning everything off and taking out cables...

Ian G · Ian G

Has anyone had any success in running their chinese heater in auto mode, I run mine on manual No 1 setting (lowest setting ) but you have to open a window or 2 as it gets too hot. I have tried auto mode set on 22 deg but it just keeps running, the van would get to over 40 deg if I didn't turn it off. What is supposed...

DeBe · DeBe

http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/...0817-(002).pdf

Cumon · Cumon

Hi all, just wondering if any body knows of some one who can fit a diesel heater into a Campervan here in Townsville.

KevinJ · KevinJ

Is the purpose of reducing the tyre pressure on a touring van when driving on gravel or dirt roads so you can continue driving at 80-100 km/h or do you reduce the tyre pressure and then reduce your speed to 40-60 km/h anyway?

Aaron · Aaron

I am attaching a PDF with dimensions and a three step construction guide on how to build a totally bullet proof MARINE VHF J-Pole Antenna that anyone can build for under $50 that will out preform anything I have seen or used. This antenna is ground plane independent so can be used on fiberglass vessels o...

Dick0 · Dick0

My van gas source is 2x8.5kg bottles fitted with safety valves. (Picture shown). I know there have been many opinions expressed here regarding these valves. I for one am very happy with these valves. What I have found with these valves, however, is that there is a slight reduction in gas pressure afte...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-10/storage-battery-will-create-renewable-energy-solution-and-jobs/100448940

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have just signed of on the build specifications on a new caravan. It will have an Enerdrive solar setup, using Enerdrive solar panels, and B Tec Batteries etc. The system with have solar controllers, dc2dc charger, and ac charger. The one thing I am not sure of, is if I need a dc2dc charger in my tow vehi...

Rangefinder1 · Rangefinder1

What's peoples' experiences using UV/all weather covers to store your van outside? Pros & cons?

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	Lithium battery upgrade (Preview) Looking to replace 2 x AGM 130ah batteries (6 yrs old) with 2 x lithium of 100 to 140ah batteries (physical size permitting). My current charger will do lithium as well, so thats not an issue. Ive looked at Giant, Itechworld, DCS, Enerdrive and a couple of others, big variation in price ! I mean, why is en...	RobDor	10	2791	06:38 PM Oct 14, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	What are the most common auto electrical problems? (Preview) G'day nomads. Thankyou all for the great advice on my last post in regards to phone reception while travelling! Since I got such great feedback I thought I would post another question seeking your wisdom! What are the most common auto electric or car problems you have experienced when on the road? I...	Young fella	25	2792	02:28 PM Oct 13, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Screws keep falling out. (Preview) Hi All ,Im having trouble with the screws falling out from the bed surround (Avida Esperance) which is made from a high density rubber (i think) Is there some way of fixing these screws so that they won't keep falling out.I have tried glueing a match in the screw hole then replacing the screw but the scr...	Blues Man	13	1079	08:44 AM Oct 13, 2021 by Blues Man
	basket (Preview) Anyone know if anyone makes/sells mesh baskets I can put on the A-frame of my van, for wood and a few loose items. thanks	gold dandelion	22	3109	04:58 PM Oct 9, 2021 by Possum3
	Sanitising water tanks ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All I have a 100L tank on my M/home & am looking for input on sanitising it. I've used bleach before but then found out it's not good for the rubber seals etc. & also after emptying it out & refilling with clean water it still smelt of bleach for awhile. I've also heard of vinegar & bi...	dundreamin	33	2443	11:39 PM Oct 6, 2021 by oldbloke
	Vintage Chescold 3Way Fridge Freezer by Electrolux (Preview) Just in case any fellow Grey Nomads come across this issue with this type of Esky, maybe give this a try for a cure too. Our little Chescold 3Way Fridge Freezer has performed flawlessly over the years, but recently failed to chill the beers any more. So into the workshop it came for us to have a squiz as to...	Palebushman	4	2448	10:04 PM Oct 4, 2021 by peatop
	Power Outlets (Preview) The power outlet on the side of my van and a couple of the ones inside are really difficult to either plug into or to remove the plug from. What is the appropriate lube to use on the pins of the plug to make it go into the outlet and also make it easier to remove from after use. I was just a bit concerned about us...	DMaxer	24	2860	08:11 PM Oct 4, 2021 by Long Weekend
	seal kit for trail-mate trail mate seal kit service kit main seal (Preview) hi guys, any one on here purchased the service kit for one of these units I have just started to service mine but find that the main shaft seal has failed and contaminated the oil and is not supplied as part of the "service kit" nor is the large O ring for the reservior I would have thoght that for the pric...	bobc163	1	926	02:31 PM Oct 4, 2021 by PeterD
	EMI and TV interference. (Preview) I have an LED light and 2 exhaust fans that sometimes cause TV pixelising. Can anyone advise pls, do the ferrite beads help? There are also clip on types available. -- Edited by oldbloke on Saturday 29th of May 2021 01:28:50 PM	oldbloke	28	3263	10:36 AM Sep 29, 2021 by oldbloke
	One Handed Cordless Chainsaw ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174823718042?epid=17045479900&hash=item28b44e3c9a:g:SDkAAOSw0lNgYUBN	Long Weekend	33	3175	06:38 PM Sep 27, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Sphere Television problem (Preview) Hi, We have a Sphere television in our van linked up to satellite via HDMI cable. The screen has gone blue. We are getting sound and are able to see the channel guide but only a blue screen for every channel. We've tried playing a DVD and that works. We've tried turning everything off and taking out cables...	tandk	20	3252	06:32 PM Sep 27, 2021 by mischief
	Diesel Heater in Auto Mode (Preview) Has anyone had any success in running their chinese heater in auto mode, I run mine on manual No 1 setting (lowest setting ) but you have to open a window or 2 as it gets too hot. I have tried auto mode set on 22 deg but it just keeps running, the van would get to over 40 deg if I didn't turn it off. What is supposed...	Ian G	11	3006	09:10 PM Sep 24, 2021 by markf
	Honda EU2200i (Preview) http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/...0817-(002).pdf	DeBe	9	3891	10:01 AM Sep 22, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Diesel Heater fittment (Preview) Hi all, just wondering if any body knows of some one who can fit a diesel heater into a Campervan here in Townsville.	Cumon	12	1507	10:52 AM Sep 20, 2021 by BAZZA44
	Reduced tyre pressure (Preview) Is the purpose of reducing the tyre pressure on a touring van when driving on gravel or dirt roads so you can continue driving at 80-100 km/h or do you reduce the tyre pressure and then reduce your speed to 40-60 km/h anyway?	KevinJ	17	1872	10:07 PM Sep 18, 2021 by KM575
	DIY MARINE VHF J-POLE ANTENNA for under $50 (Preview) I am attaching a PDF with dimensions and a three step construction guide on how to build a totally bullet proof MARINE VHF J-Pole Antenna that anyone can build for under $50 that will out preform anything I have seen or used. This antenna is ground plane independent so can be used on fiberglass vessels o...	Aaron	4	1566	03:11 AM Sep 15, 2021 by Aaron
	LPG Gas Pressure (Preview) My van gas source is 2x8.5kg bottles fitted with safety valves. (Picture shown). I know there have been many opinions expressed here regarding these valves. I for one am very happy with these valves. What I have found with these valves, however, is that there is a slight reduction in gas pressure afte...	Dick0	3	1510	01:54 PM Sep 13, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Storage battery production to create renewable energy solution and jobs in Sydney's west (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-10/storage-battery-will-create-renewable-energy-solution-and-jobs/100448940	dorian	5	1483	09:57 AM Sep 12, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Do I need a dc dc charger in my tow vehicle? (Preview) I have just signed of on the build specifications on a new caravan. It will have an Enerdrive solar setup, using Enerdrive solar panels, and B Tec Batteries etc. The system with have solar controllers, dc2dc charger, and ac charger. The one thing I am not sure of, is if I need a dc2dc charger in my tow vehi...	gdayjr	5	1673	07:10 PM Sep 11, 2021 by PeterD
	Caravan Covers UV all weather Pros & Cons Covers cover (Preview) What's peoples' experiences using UV/all weather covers to store your van outside? Pros & cons?	Rangefinder1	6	3550	10:28 AM Sep 11, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
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