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what size inverter
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What size inverter would you suggest to power a single appliance which is 240v 320watts at 6amps. Inverter will be connected to a 60ah AGM battery which is charged by a 70amp alternator, the inverter will only in use while the motor is running.
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Gundog
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Solar Lighting
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Hi All, I own a 2011 Jayco Expanda van, which unfortunately has no battery power on board. We have recently booked a 3 day holiday to an unpowered campsite in a national park which has no lighting. I'm hoping that someone may be able to suggest some reasonably priced solar lighting options that I can use...
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TroyK
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Caravan Tv antenna
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Hi All, This question I am sure must have been asked before. However at the risk of repeating any replies, I would like to ask about which TV antenna most would recommend. I have a winegard similar in shape as the sensar 111, it looks like a flat metal sheet type with a booster, which works fine in are...
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Klaus
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cruiseliner cover
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Hi
Just bought a Cruiseliner and need a recommendation for a cover.
The van will be totally out in the open no choice.
Thanks
Ron
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RonM
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534
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Catch can.
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I've had a catch can on D-Maxine since she was new. I noticed the can dip stick was getting to about half so got out the old syringe and tube to empty. So result was 160ml of oil for last 40,000kms.
Anyone else measure their catch?
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STRETCH ARMSTRONG
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15
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1593
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LED Trailer Lights Flickering
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Hi All, I just bought a new 6x4 trailer and it has LED tail lights, when I plugged it into the trailer plug on my BMW X5 the trailer lights started flickering so I turned the ignition off, pull the key out and the trailer lights still continued flickering, I was told that this is a common occurrence on Europ...
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Steel Dog
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1158
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Parabolic Springs fitted to dual cab ute?
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Hello to the experts. Has anyone with a D-Max dual cab or similar vehicle fitted Parabolic springs to the rear of their car? Two friends suggested I should fit these to the back of our D-Max. One is a mechanic who has them on his ute. I am less than impressed with the ride that the "SAFE" upgraded springs ac...
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Warren-Pat_01
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Diesel heater glow plug....
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Anyone out there know what the diesel heater glow plug resistance is? After having start up difficulties with just white smoke happening, I have dismantled our Planer 2 kw diesel heater and cleaning the carbon & soot etc. Would like to know what resistance the glow plug should be. I am measurin...
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aussie_paul
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Caravan Handbrake
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Original coupling with handbrake operating attachment, new brake shoes adjusted correctly, correctly functioning handbrake levers, cable adjusted correctly and unless your Arnie the handbrake cannot be applied and released. Solution found remove the original handbrake operating attachm...
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Gravy73
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Wi fi device
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Hi All just wondering what wifi devices you are using while travelling (on telstra network) or do you just hotspot from phones?
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Caravan Happy
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3703
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Lithium battery system
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Just finished fitting a Lithium battery setup in my van , will be testing it next few weeks or so . Ill let you know how it performs if any interest. Details. 200 ah Lithium battery. external BCU. 30 Amp Lithium Charger . 40-50 Amp DC - DC Charger set for Lithium . 370 Watt roof solar connected to Dc-Dc . Re...
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orid
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Brake Lights Not Working
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G'day all. We just took delivery of our secondhand van from a private vendor at the weekend. When we hooked up the trailer plug, all the lights were working with the exception of the brake lights. The vendor told me he'd tested them with his car and they were working fine. Anyway, we only had a very sho...
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DaveA1963
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Tow Vehicle Overheating possibility
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Hi all,
Today I was having a general chat with my son in-law and he just happened to mention that his sister, who works in spare parts sales at Repco, has recently had a few mechanics come in for parts to refurbish the engine water pump and the old ones they have brought in to get the parts for have had inco...
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Steel Dog
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Brake Fade
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Last weekend in Wollongong, NSW, in high 30 degree temps I experienced what one might call "brake fade". The need to push extremely hard on the pedal which was spongy, and made little impact on retarding my progress. Fortunately I was only doing 10 - 15 kph in heavy traffic and was able to stop by going in...
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keiron
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Want to save a few dollars and a bit of weight
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Might be of interest for professional and amateur electricians alike
https://youtu.be/2TJEzdqtXlQ
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Tony LEE
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1008
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Mirrors
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Hi all, new to vanning, or at least will be in May. I'll be towing a 16' Jayco Poptop with a 2016 Holden Calais and was wondering what type of mirrors would best suit. I'm not really keen on the strap around the door type. Appreciate any advise given.
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Koala13
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3 way fridge
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Have had some trouble with 12 pin plug supping power to fridge while traveling, have expanded pins on plug which fixed the problem but happened again on another trip,was thinking of installing another anderson plug for the fridge from the car but wondering why I cannot run fridge from van batteries 2...
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Ventura
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Illegal van?
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My eyesight may not be what it once was,but this van looks to be severely unbalanced? If I am not wrong,the rear overhang,or distance from rear axis to rear extremity of the van must be less than the distance from the rear axis to the front of the load area? (front of van body).Looks to me that this is not t...
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yobarr
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window seal infills
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Hi All Nomads, looking for some advice. we have a 2013 supreme executive and the grey plastic infill for the rubber window seal has shrunk due the effects of the sun. i am looking for anyone who can supply this. it is 23mm wide with a slight concave/convex shape. it is referred to as either plastic insert...
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edmond morris
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Waeco CF50 240/12v fridge
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Morning all, New member - joined yesterday. A mate has asked me to look at his CF50 which ceased operating on 240v. Have read lots of interesting posts on this and other sites but I am specifically trying to obtain a copy of the CF50 schematic diagram. If anyone can steer me the right way I would be most app...
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TRW
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