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In the process of replacing the van house batteries and would like to know in what order I should disconnect and reconnect the solar and batteries. Aussie Paul.

I am looking to install a DC-DC charger that has an integrated solar input into my camper trailer so that the two 100 amp AGM batteries get fully charged while we are driving and also with the solar panels attached when we stop for a few days. So far I have found these three:CTEK D250SA DC/DC 20A Dual Batte...

I have just taken position of my Winnebago Coogee motorhome. I have bought the basics eg electrical cord, power adaptor, water hose, sullage hose, hose bags, levellers and chocks. From motorhome owners, I would like advise on what are the essentials that you feel you should take on a trip. As a fema...

Took the van away for 3 days last week to get back into the swing of things, as with my ECT treatment and health problems we have not been able to use the van as much. Next month we have a 10 day Travel Auctions down near Portland. I found the DC TO DC charger running 16 volts causing the solar controller to cut...

While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table,and she didn't miss them until they had been driving for abou...

Qld government is going to introduce speed camera usage to private enterprise to operate them,recon it will free up the police to do other duties...Me thinking this could become a red haring....

It's been a couple of months since the last blog post. Here's the latest Borroloola to the Daintree Hope you enjoy it.

A question about the van battery charger. I have a Electro BC 1230 charger and at the moment it doesent seem to be charging the batteries properly. The solar panel ,130W, seems to be doing it as its suppose to be. the last couple of days we are in a very shady site and last night the batteries were only at 12....

Powerpoint presentation.........some may not be able to open. Cheers

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I've heard that the Sprinter is a difficult one to locate mechanics in the country areas here in Australia and that a Ford Transit would be the better choice. I've also heard that the Sprinter is very expensive when facing any repairs. Who has learned information on what might be a good choice of simila...

A young man was wandering, lost, in a forest when he came upon a small house. Knocking on the door he was greeted by an ancient Chinese man with a long, gray beard. "I'm lost," said the man. "Can you put me up for the night?" "Certainly," the Chinese man said, "but on one condition. If you so much as lay a fing...

https://1drv.ms/v/s!AuiosTM7PZyxgwiqEZNmDsBoqUuq Nature can be cruel !!! Would not like to have been this little guy. -- Edited by BW on Thursday 24th of October 2019 09:12:06 PM

I'm looking for some suggestions on how to listen to music while camped. I don't want anything that draws power from the chassis or house batteries. ie it has to have it's own rechargeable battery. I want to load my own music on to it. ie is not a radio. We just like to sit and read at night with music play...

The Royal Australian Air Force Security and Fire School have five male and 11 female Belgian Malinois dogs that are seeking ideal homes. These dogs vary in age from 15 months to eight years old and will be available for viewing shortly to provide interested people an opportunity to meet the dogs. The...

are we being foistered with this

As new, V.G. condition120watt monocrystalline folding panels with adjustable legs. 25amp mppt controller [max cap 300w]. Just not getting used. Campbelltown NSW. $200.00 -- Edited by end-on on Friday 5th of July 2019 09:55:52 AM

John, who lived in the north of England, decided to go golfing in Scotland with his buddy Shawn, so they loaded up Johns minivan and headed north. After driving for several hours, they got caught in a terrible downpour, so they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the woman who answered the door if they co...

One of the most important commodities in our lifestyle is the fuel to allow us to be able to mobile. There certainly is a urgent need for action in regards to the mode of operation of all of our fuel companies. Yesterday for instance in Brisbane Unleaded petrol was selling for around $140 today the price...

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