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What is the best ( easiest ) method to check if my solar panels are working individually, we have three 80amp panels .

Been reading about these for a while, likely next big thing in RV batteries on the market. still short of giving prices. Main advantages Lighter than Lithium ion. Charging 4-5 times faster than Lithium (less solar) About 45% more capacity. will be seeing them in the next 12 months from info obtained...

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We're new to caravanning and I was just wondering what is the normal procedure with waster water disposal at caravan parks. We stayed at our first caravan park for 2 nights and we basically just let the sink waste flow onto the lawn next to caravan via hose, which was the general procedure. Is this the co...

A good reason to log in now and again, is that without logging in, you can not see any PM's Richard or Dave if you can see this, I have sent my address in the return PM from Richard Dave you have a message in your telephone message bank I have now gone looking for you at the camperground in your PM

Just been quoted $800 for minor and $1500 for major service for my 2004 Fiat Ducato.My last minor service in Perth was $400. Has anyone any ideas where I can get some reasonably priced Fiat servicing in Brisbane area? I am travelling north within the month so anywhere north to Cairns could also be consi...

Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...

Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM

I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...

G'Day Nomads, I'm still 20-25 years off joining your ranks, but can't wait for the day when I can leave this work obligation behind for a big lap of Oz. I've already visited a fair chunk of the Australian coastline; Eden to Cape York, Margaret River to Exmouth, and Kangaroo Island to Melbourne... and ca...

Hi, we did the Perth to the NT border last year with our 80 series Landcruiser and roof top tent including the Gibb river Rd, Mitchel Falls, Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles. We enjoyed the road trip so much we have just bought a 2008 offroad caravan to travel around in, we look forward to reading of othe...

Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John

Has anyone travelled this route lately? I'm looking to travel this route early May pulling a 17.5ft poptop and was wondering what this road was like? Any camping spots on route or how have you found the National Parks? Regards Michael

A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...

We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers

Hi. Tossing up wether to get into the 'go north young man' thing for winters. I'm in Tassie, quasi retired after having cancer treatment last year. Feel an imposter as I'm not grey, but I was going grey. After chemo it grew back with no grey! Bonus. First - tossing up wether caravanning or campering (?)...

We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.

We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...

hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.

Gday... Cheers - John