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Awning Problems
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I noticed that when my awning is retracted the arm is not fitting flush with the top arm against the caravan. I wind it up and it hits on the now retracted top arm. I dont think it is bent, just a bit out of alignment. Someone told me I should loosen the fabric and move that over and it will remedy the problem. H...
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Antenna question. Yep another one
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I've done a search & can't find an answer to this one. I have a Digitech UHF/VHF Antenna. It's specs are - VHF(L) 45 - 86 MHz. VHF(H) 168 - 230 MHz & UHF 470-860MHz I bought this unit some years ago; it could be >15 yrs ago and it worked. I've just tried to re-install it with the TV it was last used wi...
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harrydiculous
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LP Gas cyl transport
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Anybody know where to find Rules/Regs for carrying LP Gas cylinders, or have knowledge of the following. I followed a camper trailer with 2 x 9kg cyls in holders at the rear, which were completely exposed to impact, I would have thought impact protection would be a mandatory requirement, mind you, it...
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Rod Mac
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Which fan to use for fridge air movement.
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Looking at installing 2 x 120mm fans under the compressor and condenser on our fridge, there are different bearings in these different makes of fans, should I stay with ball bearings and an IP rating of 55, or go with these levitation bearings. Have already replaced the fan putting air through the con...
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iana
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Advice on charging caravan batteries whilst in transit.
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I will be using an Iveco Daily E6 van as a prime mover when i hit the road. I have a question for the more tech savy and experienced people in here. The van specs bellow are for the electrical system. Type: 12V Battery: 12V110 Ah (Smart-charging) Smart Alternator: 12V220 A Trailer: Wiring to rear of cha...
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Inverter/Transformer Millard
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Hi I've a Millard Weekender & we are finally heading off in about ten days. I fitted a 12 volt water pump for free camping and looking for a power source. I thought that running through to the solar equipment would do but lots more holes to drill, fusing etc, then I thought that there's a 12 volt trans...
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CB radio. Are they a ‘must have’?
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Im undertaking my first big trek through the centre, mostly on the highway, except for a couple of small detours. Nowhere really remote though. Whats the general consensus about CB radios, or any other forms of communication, please? Ill have my phone, but know that signal can be non existant in plac...
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Kabee
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FD33T fuel pump
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I have my FD33T engine in my civilian with new turbo and it's running but very underpowered still. Took it Berrima diesel they tried tuning it/ adjusting fuel pump screw but no matter what they did it would not run any better or even run worse. They have said the pump needs an overhaul or get a new one. Blo...
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6B&S/6awg cable spliced to 6mm cable
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Hello forum members, Once again asking for advice/input re Anderson plug cabling. Back in March of this year I ask for advise re wiring car and caravan with with Ando plugs, wiring etc, and received a lot of good advise from members. After failed attempts by me and family I bit the bullet and had both w...
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Tesla crashes, no driver, 4 hours to put out flames
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/tesla-texas-driverless-crash/
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Craig1
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Lithium battery problems
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Over a year ago I Bought a Nomad lithium battery from Batteries All Types in Bunbury. The Nomad is a 100ah battery made in WA byRenewable Biz. Everything went well until it turned itself off recently for no apparent reason. It was out of warranty but had hardly been used due to COVID restrictions last ye...
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Hughcr
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Minelab Equinox 800
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Hi All Thinking of purchasing a Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector. Just looking for feedback. intending to fossick for all sorts of things, gold, coins, silver, metals etc. tia Jo
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Caravan Happy
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Honda2kva/ibis 3 AC
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Is any one using this combination with success
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Vaughan
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Caravan Universal tool - to save weight.
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Possum3
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Caravan battery recharged up by tow vehicle
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What sort of charge would the caravan battery get if you travel around 4 hours? is it possible to estimate the amount of amps that would be put back into the caravan battery?
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aastek
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Jiga ma click, no wdh required
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only 1.35kg and 18" -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 14th of April 2021 05:10:59 PM
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Domestic fridge into a van - defrost system
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It appears all modern fridges are "frost free" and they maintain this state by periodically operating a heating element to melt ice build-up inside the fridge. I will probably be installing an inverter type fridge into my van and am looking at power consumption - it appears the defrost elements are t...
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Mike Harding
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Improving Mobile Signal?
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Using the van a bit more now I'm retired. Just wondering what might be available out there to improve/boost mobile signal. I believe there are some reasonably priced aerial systems that might be available but I can't find anything. Plus most modern phones don't have a plug for an aerial. Id like somet...
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Trans cooler
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Hi everyone Hope we happy and well I have v6 Captiva towing 1500 atm van Do we think need trans cooler or not Thanks kerry
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kerrylyn
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Life expectancy of caravan covers
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I have a heavy cover with a foam rubber liner stitched in that has lasted for years, but is now to dangerous for me to install. After watching some of the 'how to install' videos on YouTube I am wondering how long the lightweight covers shown last when van is stored outdoors. My son had one but it deterio...
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