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Anjay74 · Anjay74

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...

Farmhat · Farmhat

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.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

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...

kenglenn111 · kenglenn111

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...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

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...

tworingers · tworingers

We have two Maxx fans. both work, except the hood wont raise on either one. Can any give advise on fixing them Regards Dave.

HarryG · HarryG

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

mickandchris · mickandchris

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...

Legendts · Legendts

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

harry Butler · harry Butler

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...

Moose2 · Moose2

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...

Bobdown · Bobdown

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...

DMaxer · DMaxer

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...

Bobdown · Bobdown

We have a NCE 2.5 kg washing machine in our van, it doesn't get used unless we are in a Caravan Park with power and water. My question is it able to be used while we are free camping? The power is rated at 235W and a full load would use approx 20 L of water. Would a 300W inverter power this machine? Can I use the v...

PandB · PandB

HI, We are new to all this so apologies if i am in the wrong place. We are finally going to purchase and convert a Hiace super long wheelbase to a camper van and are really looking forward to getting on the road. As I am 187 cm (6'2 inches in the old money) and the van is 165 cm i would like to have a permanent hi to...

mezza56 · mezza56

i have attached a pic of the back of the mains connection filler fitting , my question is is there a rubber O ring or a gasket between the two sections what are screwed together. I dont have anything suitable for a gasket nor o rings in my bits and pieces , so would prefer to be prepared if I pull it apart. -- E...

bushranger · bushranger

Anyone know where I can dual get spare wheel carriers that drop down and not pivot sideways? One of the caravan manufacturers (can't remember which manufacturer) has them on their vans but I figure they're made specifically for that van manufacturer... and I can't find them anywhere else. I'm a bit o...

Dolly · Dolly

Anyone ever worked out how much a standard aircon system costs per day? We have Ibis before the soft start was introduced

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

It appears that Jeep haven't lifted their game with the new JL Wrangler. I see that it has scored a miserable One Star ANCAP rating. It probably won't change much for the Grey Nomad fraternity as it's unlikely to be used as a Tug, but the 4x4 people would be disappointed.

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Guys Advise please I have to replace my Anderson plug and cable as it is just to short and pulls out after a few turns. I want to replace the cable all the way back to the battery if I can . Just extending it worries me. I run one solar panel on teh roof through some sort of monitor devise and two batteries Two q...

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	Absorption Fridge, Solar and Batteries (Preview) 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...	Anjay74	21	3133	01:12 AM Feb 13, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Lithium Ion Batteries (Preview) 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.	Farmhat	9	2114	06:39 PM Feb 11, 2019 by Farmhat
	Creaking Coming from WDH/Towball Area (Preview) 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...	The Belmont Bear	14	1831	11:53 AM Feb 11, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	2018 Isuzu D-max USB problem (Preview) 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...	kenglenn111	13	3886	03:14 PM Feb 10, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	Strange things happening with hot water system TRAUMA 14L (Preview) 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...	Stretch60	3	1250	12:56 PM Feb 10, 2019 by Stretch60
	Maxx fan (Preview) We have two Maxx fans. both work, except the hood wont raise on either one. Can any give advise on fixing them Regards Dave.	tworingers	5	1552	10:01 AM Feb 9, 2019 by tworingers
	Squeaky car brakes (Preview) 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	HarryG	12	1349	11:56 PM Feb 8, 2019 by swamp
	Replacing safe travels alert (Preview) 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...	mickandchris	2	1341	10:15 AM Feb 8, 2019 by Possum3
	Gas struts (Preview) 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	Legendts	5	1021	01:03 PM Feb 7, 2019 by Hottuna
	BT 50 gear box (Preview) 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...	harry Butler	7	3174	09:24 PM Feb 6, 2019 by Craig1
	Prado dual battery setup (Preview) 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...	Moose2	0	1352	12:49 PM Feb 6, 2019 by Moose2
	Power pack/jump starter (Preview) 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...	Bobdown	3	1752	08:16 PM Feb 5, 2019 by rgren2
	Power Inlet (Preview) 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...	DMaxer	23	4235	06:30 PM Feb 5, 2019 by oldtrack123
	Washing machines (Preview) We have a NCE 2.5 kg washing machine in our van, it doesn't get used unless we are in a Caravan Park with power and water. My question is it able to be used while we are free camping? The power is rated at 235W and a full load would use approx 20 L of water. Would a 300W inverter power this machine? Can I use the v...	Bobdown	11	4631	11:54 AM Feb 5, 2019 by Cupie
	Where to get a Hi-Top roof for Hiace Super Long Wheel Base (Preview) HI, We are new to all this so apologies if i am in the wrong place. We are finally going to purchase and convert a Hiace super long wheelbase to a camper van and are really looking forward to getting on the road. As I am 187 cm (6'2 inches in the old money) and the van is 165 cm i would like to have a permanent hi to...	PandB	9	2906	09:19 PM Feb 4, 2019 by Jaahn
	Leaking filler connection (Preview) i have attached a pic of the back of the mains connection filler fitting , my question is is there a rubber O ring or a gasket between the two sections what are screwed together. I dont have anything suitable for a gasket nor o rings in my bits and pieces , so would prefer to be prepared if I pull it apart. -- E...	mezza56	5	1099	04:34 PM Feb 4, 2019 by Cupie
	Spare wheel carriers (Preview) Anyone know where I can dual get spare wheel carriers that drop down and not pivot sideways? One of the caravan manufacturers (can't remember which manufacturer) has them on their vans but I figure they're made specifically for that van manufacturer... and I can't find them anywhere else. I'm a bit o...	bushranger	7	1164	12:47 PM Feb 4, 2019 by bushranger
	Air con (Preview) Anyone ever worked out how much a standard aircon system costs per day? We have Ibis before the soft start was introduced	Dolly	10	1824	04:53 PM Feb 3, 2019 by LUCKY LOZ
	Jeep JL (Preview) It appears that Jeep haven't lifted their game with the new JL Wrangler. I see that it has scored a miserable One Star ANCAP rating. It probably won't change much for the Grey Nomad fraternity as it's unlikely to be used as a Tug, but the 4x4 people would be disappointed.	Yuglamron	4	1322	08:55 AM Feb 3, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	Anderson Plug Cable replacement? (Preview) Guys Advise please I have to replace my Anderson plug and cable as it is just to short and pulls out after a few turns. I want to replace the cable all the way back to the battery if I can . Just extending it worries me. I run one solar panel on teh roof through some sort of monitor devise and two batteries Two q...	Col Rennie	10	1447	10:56 PM Feb 2, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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