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Badboydan · Badboydan

Seeking advice on iPad connection in outback Australia. Can you tether to a satellite phone for instance

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

My 94 y/o Mum suffers from Macular degeneration and needs plenty of light to read the newspaper after she goes to bed. She also loves ABC AM radio 774. She has a pelmet above the bedhead and the bayonet fitted globe was not strong enough. From my bits and pieces I found some Chinese 240v led 10 watt light...

mezza56 · mezza56

i know theres a solar sect , but curious if anyone has used the flexible panels on their van roof and if so how were they installed , do they have to be spaced off the room to prevent corrosion of alum.

dave48 · dave48

Hi Does anybody own or use the Redback RB$ 5Kva generator. The reason I ask as it says that it runs at 49dB - 56dB and if true makes it very quiet indeed. But as they say Don't believe everything so I'm hoping that somebody has some first hand information. Thanks Dave

tedric · tedric

Hi i have a HZB50 coaster with 1hz motor had to fit a s/h motor out of a 98 landcruiser ,forgot to change the 24 volt solenoid as landcruiser has 12 volt so fitted 24 volt to 12 volt dc converter worked well for a few months then uphill would cut out took a lot of starting each time so knew it had run out of fuel wo...

BW · BW

Staying in Broken Hill ? Need help with Satellite and general electronics etc. I'm a retired Satellite Tech and ex sparky Been on the road most of my life . this is my third caravan. bought an old house in Broken Hill to fix up, got caravan in the shed out back . Itching to get on the road again . Do you N...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Does anyone know about K & N washable air filters? If they do everything they say, you probably don't need fuel Do they have any real advantage over paper filters, I have heard they are not the best on gravel , though dirt bikes use them. Just asking......cheers Bob https://www.knfilters.com/...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Does anybody know whether they do any good or not? I'm mainly concerned about water in diesel, I have a LC 200 series and although the fuel filter is quite good, I've read all the scary stuff in the magazines about injectors and moisture. 1. Do they work? 2. What is the best brand? 3. How often do you use the...

JuneeJoe · JuneeJoe

Gday All, Recently purchased an Empire Emperor and It has the above in it. 240volt works wonderfully. Gas works on Max only thus freezing the fridge stuff. Neither Low or Medium work. Please help. Joe from Junee

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.redarc.com.au/images/uploads/files/news/installing_dc-dc_chargers_ind.pdf

Justgrey · Justgrey

We have recently purchased a Jayco Silverline which came with a Sphere automatic satellite dish. When initiated the dish lifts vertically from the roof of the van but fails to rotate to find the satellite. An error code " AZ Motor stall" appears on the In Door Unit and no signal is able to be received. D...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Hi everyone I have a good mate looking at a Kia Sorento platinum 4x4 to tow his caravan with, caravan tare on weigh bridge is 1750 kg , Sorento is a 2000 kg tow capacity, it seems to have a very low tow bar down weight of only 80kg though , havent yet been able to discover the cars max gross weight though has a...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Our 2 year old vitrifrigo fridge stopped working about 6 weeks ago . This morning I took it to fridge repair . After checking it had over 12v but dropped to zero as soon as any load was applied . After some searching and replacing fuse . All worked !! We found the two blade type fuse hadnt actually blown . B...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, You might remember a while back I asked about tyres. Well, last Friday I had 4 Bridgestone Duellers A/T LT fitted to the Collie. They seem quieter and I am still sorting out pressures. Niiiice! Thanks for all your help at the time of asking. As usual you were a great help. Keep Safe on the roads...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Anyone know off the top of their head re Suburban hws sw6dea element resistance? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 27th of March 2019 07:36:53 PM

llochris · llochris

what length are you allowed before you have fit no overtaking signs in NSW please

robjoe · robjoe

We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. I have tried the internet with no success. We are not interested in replacing it with aluminium checker plate. Thanks in adv...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-29/sydney-airport-fire-alarm-emergency-all-flights-diverted/10952890

03_troopy · 03_troopy

OK, I realise this is a pretty informal forum, but in the interest of people actually trying to find answers for their particular conundrum, wouldn't it be better if someone wants to digress from the OP's topic, to start their own topic and maybe make a reference to it, if it is actually helpfull to the O...

Baz421 · Baz421

A friend had problems with fridge on gas on new van last week ,,,,, gas problem fixed now problem on 240V. Fridge started and cooled down OK then cut out,,,, main power light is red. Only thing I can find is UK site that indicates that the red light on power switch is 12v power disconnect to electronics cir...

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	iPad connection in remote areas (Preview) Seeking advice on iPad connection in outback Australia. Can you tether to a satellite phone for instance	Badboydan	5	1244	09:49 PM Apr 17, 2019 by PeterD
	240v led lights causing AM radio static. (Preview) My 94 y/o Mum suffers from Macular degeneration and needs plenty of light to read the newspaper after she goes to bed. She also loves ABC AM radio 774. She has a pelmet above the bedhead and the bayonet fitted globe was not strong enough. From my bits and pieces I found some Chinese 240v led 10 watt light...	aussie_paul	5	1509	04:08 PM Apr 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar query (Preview) i know theres a solar sect , but curious if anyone has used the flexible panels on their van roof and if so how were they installed , do they have to be spaced off the room to prevent corrosion of alum.	mezza56	11	2018	04:04 PM Apr 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Generator ( Sorry yes another one ) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Does anybody own or use the Redback RB$ 5Kva generator. The reason I ask as it says that it runs at 49dB - 56dB and if true makes it very quiet indeed. But as they say Don't believe everything so I'm hoping that somebody has some first hand information. Thanks Dave	dave48	48	8068	03:57 PM Apr 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	HZB50 injector pump (Preview) Hi i have a HZB50 coaster with 1hz motor had to fit a s/h motor out of a 98 landcruiser ,forgot to change the 24 volt solenoid as landcruiser has 12 volt so fitted 24 volt to 12 volt dc converter worked well for a few months then uphill would cut out took a lot of starting each time so knew it had run out of fuel wo...	tedric	2	1163	10:17 AM Apr 16, 2019 by tedric
	Broken Hill Help with Satellite Set Up.Reception & Laptop internet. Available. (Preview) Staying in Broken Hill ? Need help with Satellite and general electronics etc. I'm a retired Satellite Tech and ex sparky Been on the road most of my life . this is my third caravan. bought an old house in Broken Hill to fix up, got caravan in the shed out back . Itching to get on the road again . Do you N...	BW	3	7061	08:51 AM Apr 16, 2019 by BW
	K & N Air filters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone know about K & N washable air filters? If they do everything they say, you probably don't need fuel Do they have any real advantage over paper filters, I have heard they are not the best on gravel , though dirt bikes use them. Just asking......cheers Bob https://www.knfilters.com/...	Bobdown	30	3408	10:29 PM Apr 15, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fuel additives? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anybody know whether they do any good or not? I'm mainly concerned about water in diesel, I have a LC 200 series and although the fuel filter is quite good, I've read all the scary stuff in the magazines about injectors and moisture. 1. Do they work? 2. What is the best brand? 3. How often do you use the...	Bobdown	33	11835	08:36 PM Apr 14, 2019 by Craig1
	Thetford Fridge/Freezer N604M.3F Gas Problem (Preview) Gday All, Recently purchased an Empire Emperor and It has the above in it. 240volt works wonderfully. Gas works on Max only thus freezing the fridge stuff. Neither Low or Medium work. Please help. Joe from Junee	JuneeJoe	10	1648	04:56 PM Apr 14, 2019 by Possum3
	An informative article on Dc/Dc chargers (Preview) https://www.redarc.com.au/images/uploads/files/news/installing_dc-dc_chargers_ind.pdf	oldtrack123	11	2052	03:03 PM Apr 12, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Sphere automatic skew antennna fault Satellite Antenna Faults (Preview) We have recently purchased a Jayco Silverline which came with a Sphere automatic satellite dish. When initiated the dish lifts vertically from the roof of the van but fails to rotate to find the satellite. An error code " AZ Motor stall" appears on the In Door Unit and no signal is able to be received. D...	Justgrey	9	8049	01:19 PM Apr 10, 2019 by davewane
	Kia Sorento platinum as a tow car (Preview) Hi everyone I have a good mate looking at a Kia Sorento platinum 4x4 to tow his caravan with, caravan tare on weigh bridge is 1750 kg , Sorento is a 2000 kg tow capacity, it seems to have a very low tow bar down weight of only 80kg though , havent yet been able to discover the cars max gross weight though has a...	Woody n Sue	4	1288	11:49 AM Apr 10, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Defective fuse (Preview) Our 2 year old vitrifrigo fridge stopped working about 6 weeks ago . This morning I took it to fridge repair . After checking it had over 12v but dropped to zero as soon as any load was applied . After some searching and replacing fuse . All worked !! We found the two blade type fuse hadnt actually blown . B...	Aus-Kiwi	11	1429	09:57 AM Apr 8, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	NEW TYRES FITTED (Preview) Hi all, You might remember a while back I asked about tyres. Well, last Friday I had 4 Bridgestone Duellers A/T LT fitted to the Collie. They seem quieter and I am still sorting out pressures. Niiiice! Thanks for all your help at the time of asking. As usual you were a great help. Keep Safe on the roads...	Dougwe	11	2006	09:40 AM Apr 7, 2019 by DMaxer
	HWS element resistance.. (Preview) Anyone know off the top of their head re Suburban hws sw6dea element resistance? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 27th of March 2019 07:36:53 PM	aussie_paul	5	1795	04:53 PM Apr 4, 2019 by aussie_paul
	what length (Preview) what length are you allowed before you have fit no overtaking signs in NSW please	llochris	3	2119	07:21 PM Apr 3, 2019 by 2weis
	STONE PADDING ON FRONT OF CARAVAN stone chips rubber (Preview) We have a Coromal caravan and the rubber padding on the front of the van has been damaged by stone chips. We wish to replace it and wondering where this product is available. I have tried the internet with no success. We are not interested in replacing it with aluminium checker plate. Thanks in adv...	robjoe	13	7155	05:09 PM Apr 3, 2019 by robjoe
	Sydney airport shutdown - batteries (Preview) https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-29/sydney-airport-fire-alarm-emergency-all-flights-diverted/10952890	Whenarewethere	7	1782	04:15 PM Apr 2, 2019 by denmonkey
	Starting new topics (Preview) OK, I realise this is a pretty informal forum, but in the interest of people actually trying to find answers for their particular conundrum, wouldn't it be better if someone wants to digress from the OP's topic, to start their own topic and maybe make a reference to it, if it is actually helpfull to the O...	03_troopy	8	1054	02:56 PM Apr 1, 2019 by Baz421
	THETFORD N614 3F FRIDGE PROBLEMS (Preview) A friend had problems with fridge on gas on new van last week ,,,,, gas problem fixed now problem on 240V. Fridge started and cooled down OK then cut out,,,, main power light is red. Only thing I can find is UK site that indicates that the red light on power switch is 12v power disconnect to electronics cir...	Baz421	9	5389	08:43 PM Mar 31, 2019 by Baz421
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