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Possum3 · Possum3

aastek · aastek

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?

Craig1 · Craig1

only 1.35kg and 18" -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 14th of April 2021 05:10:59 PM

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

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...

oldbloke · oldbloke

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...

kerrylyn · kerrylyn

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

Willdoe · Willdoe

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...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Morning all. I am considering referring my latest issue to either NASA or the M.I.T. but thought I may respectfully ask the learned ones on the forum for their view(s). When going out the other day I was unable to lock the door on the van. The lock works ok if just opening or closing the door but it would not...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day everyone, Does anyone know how much of the cabin weight eg 2 people of around 100kg is carried by the rear springs? I went to TJM a couple of weeks ago, one chap there suggested that I use 175kg springs on our dual cab but I thought his maths were a "bit" out. I have around 85kg in the tub as a constant loa...

Cbigtez · Cbigtez

While we were away and connected to town water I found our water tanks flooding over from their filler points. I had filled them before we left so this was magic. As I dont have a drawing of the water system on my Jayco Journey I can,t work out what went wrong. We had very high town water Pressure at this sp...

TerryJ · TerryJ

I'm currently rewiring a fifth wheeler junction box (on pin bar where trailer harness joins to van harness),all the light wires from the trailer harness (indicators, brake, tail & earth all good, but I'm now left with the blue brake wire and black reverse signal wire,and from the van harness is...

harry Butler · harry Butler

can anyone tell me if they have the Aldi fridge freezes & what they think of them. thank you Harry

impyim · impyim

The water coming from our cold water tap is murky/milky. We thought it was air bubbles but it doesn't clear after sitting (I filled a glass). We've done this several times. Tried running the water for ages - still the same problem. Emptied the water tank completely X 3 - filled it, and water still th...

Brifor · Brifor

Hi, I have a Winnebago on a Iveco Daily 50c18 model truck and the battery has died. Iveco has quoted me around $700 for battery and acid which seems excessive to me. Does anyone know if I can use a replacement battery and what it is, brand & model no.? Also the negative terminal is easy to remove but t...

Mick Adamek · Mick Adamek

Just asking if anyone has come across this issue before so that I don't have to "re-invent the wheel". My rig has a second battery charged by the vehicle when on the road and by solar panel when it is parked. The second battery is negative ground, my old Engle fridge is also frame negative. The solar regul...

solomonsdog · solomonsdog

I am looking at a van that has two battery boxes located on the chassis and currently used for AGM batteries. I want to go with lithium batteries and use the same battery boxes. Is there any reason why this is not recommended?

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Some people on another forum have suggested that one should carry a jump starter battery in case one's car battery goes flat. It sounded like a good idea if travelling alone because you need another car for jumper leads to work. I was wondering if a jump starter battery could be used as a spare battery...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi every one, well after the fridge stopped working I did get a thermistor from DEBE and I put it in the bottom of the fridge inside now I find that at -10c when the fridge is in the cruiser every thing thaws out is there an easy way to put it back where it belongs to get the fridge working properly again If any o...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

I have just recently taken possession of a New ISUZU D.MAX MY21 DUAL CAB LSM UTE. AUTO. I intend to install a Catch Can as well as a Primary Filter. I am seeking info. if other vanners have bought this new model and are currently towing with it, have they seen a need to install an extra Transmission Cooler...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, my 100 ah battery has gone almost dead flat ( 4.04 v). I know they need to be hit with a good strong charge ala' HD battery and jumper leads, before the smaller chargers will take over. I have a pair of battery clips that plug into the Anderson plug (which shows 12.4v) will that do it ?? Cheers DR.

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	Life expectancy of caravan covers (Preview) 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...	Willdoe	8	1437	11:55 AM Apr 14, 2021 by Craig1
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	Water tanks filling and flooding over. (Preview) While we were away and connected to town water I found our water tanks flooding over from their filler points. I had filled them before we left so this was magic. As I dont have a drawing of the water system on my Jayco Journey I can,t work out what went wrong. We had very high town water Pressure at this sp...	Cbigtez	6	1665	04:43 PM Apr 12, 2021 by watsea
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