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My new panel appears to have fried my dual battery controller, well the controller certainly fried, yet to be confirmed why. Today TJM replaced unit with a larger input of 33 volts. However it then triggered a low voltage input signal. Panel was putting out 22-24volts open circuit, but when connecte...

If you drive a landcruiser 100 / 105 series with 4.2 diesel. 1HZ & 1HD-FTE. You may have the wrong fuel filter in it . Some of the big name brands have got it wrong. Fuel filters for the 80 series LC not the best for the 100 /105 series. Go to You Tube & take a look at Berrima Diesel ( wrong diesel fil...

http://www.travelblog.geospatial-ict.com.au/index.php/category/long-trips/the-big-half-lap-go-west/march-2018/ We've been on the road for a couple of months now. This link will take you to the beginning March, which shares the the latter part of the WA leg of our Big (half) Lap. Chee...

We are well into our Tasmania travels and thought I would throw a Blog in so here are our visits from this week https://www.justmovindowntheroad.com/the-blog Dave

Has anyone fitted the automatic Vansat Bluestar Satelite system to the roof of their van or RV ? Vansat are quoting on their website around $3000 to supply and ship the kit, $75 for a Foxtel box and $77/mth for selected Foxtel channels which includes sports, movies etc. or $99/mth for all Foxtel channe...

After giving in to SWMBO I went to my GP for a hearing test & guess what, I probably need hearing aids. In my early investigations it seems that there is an Aus Govt Hearing Services Program that has a range of subsidies et al. & I will register for that, if I qualify. Also it seems that the prices f...

Has anyone dealt with Vehicle Components in Qld , wondering what their service was like , they are pathetic with following up on E enquiries , I emailed them for a price to retrofit our suspension thru their website , to date haven't heard back in two weeks to my original enquiry a week back I rang and some...

I just noticed on my newly installed battery monitor - Victron 700 BMV, that it drops the displayed battery voltage by .24 volts when you push any button to light up the display screen. Real example, Battery at complete rest, monitor shows 12.8v but as soon as you light up the screen it shows 12.56 v...

Hi All readers please be aware such cable is not designed or approved for such use. AS the New rules are not readily available I have asked the question on an electrical trades forum [ "Phased electrical"]has two sections ,one open to the public & one restricted to qualified people only,for obvio...

Hi, Does anyone know where we can stay in our Motorhome for a few nights in Guildford WA [nr Perth]

My old caravan has 3 holding water tanks each measuring approx 1200x800x120. Water all clean and clear so assume none used as grey water ... Anyway my problem is that I havent got a clue how much or little water is in them. No visible gauge or anything to know. I take the chickens way out and simply fill all...

Hi all.... Im after a diagram of the Iveco Daily C5018 fuel tank.. I need to replace the fuel tank breather line and want to know the part number and how it fits/works.. I have the workshop manual from online and nothing is there.. Mike

Posting to appreciate the great Slim Dusty - Please don't a political bun fight - Just enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT2FFc-_R0g The link will give you access many of Slim's videos

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Semicon ... 2794394735For a long time I have been looking for a 12 volt summer air Conditioner for our van.. Something along the lines of a diesel heater.Well I have just came across this unit as per above ebay link.It appears to be a mini style refrigerant A/C. and...

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An atheist was seated next to a little girl on an airplane and he turned to her and said, Do you want to talk? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger. The little girl, who had just started to read her book, replied to the total stranger, What would you want to talk abou...

Hi all, Can we use the coil circuitry of a SPST relay to power a 12v fan at about 300ma.? Craig

Gday... This contains probably very little that those who frequent, read and post on this, and other relevant, forums are not aware of from personal experience or from the experiences of others. This is the opening sentence - "Theres probably no bigger issue facing the RV industry today than that of...

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