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A WALK IN THE PARK // By Robert DungeyDave stood at the counterOf the deli in the parkIt was half past eight and he was scaredCos it was getting darkNow Dave is not a big girls blouseThe dark did not un-nerve himBut his Missus had sent him out for milkAt around about 2.30The walk from where his van was parke...

Hi, I really need help, our Voltech ISC3040 has a E5 code on the dial, operating book goes to E4. The 2x170 watts solar panels linked with 2x100 amp batteries has been working great since October 2016 but yesterday when I was up the caravan to my horror this message was on the screen. The batteries are hol...

I bought my Ford Transit motor home six years ago and never had any troubles charging while driving. Recently I noticed that the house batteries weren't charging anymore. Used my multimeter to test across the terminals of my starter battery with engine running and I read 14.2-14.4V which is norma...

Next to safety chains the next PITA is finding a servo with ample room to check and pump up tyres. I have now solved this problem by purchasing a Milwaukee 12 tyre inflator. They are worth every cent. They are small, light and compact and really quick. Accurate too. Just set the required pressure, hit t...

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Around half the price of Honda, wtty seems ok, performance seems ok.so, comments appreciated, thanks folks

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Considering one of these but internet doesn't list the differences. Not using it to move a trailer/van so not interested in one as a mini mover. Anyone know the difference? Both list specs the same. Tony

Hi All, Question for the electronic gurus. Have had a Black Rhino 12V fridge that I bought 3 years ago at Aldi when it was last one in store and with a +50% discount. Recently I decided that I wanted to replace my ever reliable Engel (54 years old and still going) with a Fridge that has a freezer compartment...

A friend has purchased a Thetford $3000 12v Fridge ( T2175C). It comes with a small 12v plug see photo (white Male plug)., rang more than 15 Oz organisations and no one can provide a female plug to match.I am very familiar with 50-amp Anderson Plugs, but with this frig only using only 68amps during a 24hr...

Brimhunter --- Single guy 65 travelling to Darwin in June,,,, maybe earlier Via Broome ,,Cape Levique and Gibb river Road and points in between in Mada BT50 and Camper trailer anyone innterested in meeting up Am into fishing and enjoying life Brimhunter

My lovely Wife and myself [ both grey nomads ] are in the process of updating from van to motorhome to travel afar as a bit uneasy about towing van long distances. Hopefully will catch up with some fellow nomads along the way! All the very best to all!

My wife and I are finally getting the Esperance off the driveway and heading for adventure. Planning to leave about mid Apr. But not before the house batteries have been replaced, appears 10 years old and they don't like to hold a charge anymore, sort of resembles old age!! Anyway, I digress. We are now...

Hi all, just saying gidday as I am new here. Total newbie as far as Caravanning goes but am learning fast My van is a 2004 York Belle-Haven that was given to me after my uncle passed away recently There is surprisingly little about this unit online, in fact I haven't been able to find out anything about it...

Hi All, Throwing a couple questions out there regarding solar. 1. Majority of the time do you wire your panels in series or parallel or series & parallel? 2. Anyone using residential solar panels to charge a 48V battery If so what Voc are you using? (I am assuming < 120V DC) Cheers