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Aux battery voltage in very hot weather
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Hello everyone, I know from past work experience the optimum temperature for batteries to work at their best is around 25-30 degrees but we have the habit of installing auxiliary batteries in places where the temp could be 80 degrees on a normal 30 degree day. There is one good thing about Toyota - th...
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Warren-Pat_01
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Dometic compressor fridge
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Hi all, we have a dometic 215 compressor fridge that runs fine tho of late has decided to just stop , lights out , no-one home , for no reason . when i disconnect the power to the fridge and reconnect it , away we go as normal. and may be 4 weeks or more till it happens again. Has anyone had similar probs and if so...
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irishlass
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BT50 SUSPENSION ?
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hi everyone, ive recently purchased the 2018 bt50 ( new ) . soon we are heading off along oodnadatta track, then all the kimberly area including some rough side tracks etc. we are towing a camper trailer( loaded will be approx 1.5 ton) the bt50 will have 300 kgs apprx, im not sure if i should upgrade the s...
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cobberdog
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12 v camper solar help
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Hi all, i have some experience with 12 v solar but need some advice. I have a camper trailer which has a 100 amp hr battery, i have just purchase 2 x 135 amp hr agm batteries, i have 2 panels 120 and 250, i run a fairly new 40ltr engel,6 x led strip lights, water pump for sink, 2 x 12 v fans and a couple of mobile cha...
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bundyroy
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Ranger Wildtrak rear tray tub insert.
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Has anybody with a Ranger Wildtrak come across a simple way of securing a H/D battery in the tray to run an Engel fridge without doing to much damage to the tray insert? Thanks. Dick.
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littledick
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GCM Upgrades 2019
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Hi everyone. Since the new Federal Government Regs came in 01Jun18, preventing GCM upgrades I have read conflicting information as to the legality of carrying out a GCM upgrade. Recently I read article that NSW and Vic are allowing GCM upgrades, Tas OK but not towing, NT "No" and nothing on WA or QLD. ...
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Jedsdad
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Avan Handbrake
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Just wondering if its possible to adjust tension on park handbrake on Avan Cruiser. It seems to have gone slack. There is a cable bolt assembly at front of van.
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TURNER JEFFREY
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Absorption Fridge, Solar and Batteries
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Hey, newbie here.
I have just bought a jayco 1979 pop top. It has an electrolux 210 3-way fridge. We have used it successfully on gas and 240v.
We want to get a small simple solar setup. It would be for charging devices mostly but also to run the fridge.
I have read enough to realise it's an absorption...
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Anjay74
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Lithium Ion Batteries
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A question about charging 18v li-ion batteries such as typically found in drill drivers and portable tools etc. Do these batteries fare better if kept fully charged between uses? Thanks, Joe.
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Farmhat
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Creaking Coming from WDH/Towball Area
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Last week we took the van to Karuah which is only a bit over an hours run up the highway from where we live in Lake Macquarie. When i picked it up from the storage yard I noiticed when travelling a loud creaking and groaning coming from the hitch area. As we leave the van on the foot path on the night before we l...
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The Belmont Bear
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2018 Isuzu D-max USB problem
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G'Day All, I have a 08/2018 Isuzu D-max LS. I have a USB with 1500 songs/music on it which we use when there is no radio reception, however it only plats 255 songs/music. I have checked the USB and they are not in folders. I have tried to read the instruction manual (which would drive a person insane) and th...
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kenglenn111
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Strange things happening with hot water system TRAUMA 14L
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Hello to the brains trust. Ok to start with I thought the water pump was on the blink so replaced it today. Shurflo to Seaflow, same idea just that seaflow is quiter. Well problem didn't resolve itself and I fear the hot water system may be on the way out. it won't prime fully and keeps blowing air out of the...
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Stretch60
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Maxx fan
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We have two Maxx fans. both work, except the hood wont raise on either one. Can any give advise on fixing them Regards Dave.
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tworingers
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Squeaky car brakes
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Hi I have a Mazda BT50 2012 model and lately have found that the brakes make a squeaking noise, but only if I am in reverse. Has anyone experienced this and have any ideas how to fix. Thanks Harry
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HarryG
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Replacing safe travels alert
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We are fairly new to the camping life. Our safe travels alert has been going off. For some reason early hours of the morning. I have read up and they say they should be replaced every 5 years our camper is a2013 model. Have no idea if it has been replaced before as warranty not completed by previous owner. W...
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mickandchris
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Gas struts
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Hi all, if you are looking to replace any gas struts try this company out. Great service and very helpful. www.schuttiesfasteners.com.au Just a satisfied customer, no affiliations. -- Edited by Legendts on Thursday 16th of January 2014 10:25:35 AM
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Legendts
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BT 50 gear box
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Hello every one , merry Xmas. First time caller. I have bought a BT50 3.2 lt with a 6 speed manual gearbox in 2014, my 2000 Windsor crown weighs loaded up at 2.4 tonne. I have done just under 5000 KLM towing the van, my BT has 79000 klm on the clock & has a rumbling noise coming from the gearbox & grat...
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harry Butler
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Prado dual battery setup
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Interested in hearing from anyone with a 2018 diesel Prado that has fitted a dual battery system. What did you fit re battery charging/isolation and are you happy with it? Asking for my son who has been told the Prado alternator now means that a DC DC charger or simple solenoid must be used and that he can...
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Moose2
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Power pack/jump starter
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Does anyone know whether these portable power packs can start a big diesel motor? They sound like they could power a NASA rocket, but are they any good.iTECH900A Portable Jump Starter Backup Power Bank $249.00900Amp Car Vehicle Jump Starter Backup Power Bank Battery Charger Boat 12V 20000mAh Li...
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Bobdown
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Power Inlet
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Never a dull moment in caravan life. The other day I was packing up my Windsor van to put in storage for a fortnight whilst visiting family. I tried to disconnect the power cord from the side of the van where it plugs in only to find it was stuck fast. There were some black marks inside the transparent cover...
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DMaxer
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