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  1. Thread: Cuppa's Camper

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    WOW!!! I might go back to my cave and hide for a...

    WOW!!!
    I might go back to my cave and hide for a few years.
    Really impressed
  2. Thread: Cuppa's Camper

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    Great thread cuppa and really enjoying it, the...

    Great thread cuppa and really enjoying it, the position switch is for when a Telstra tech tries and drives off with the passenger side tray door open. It would activate an alarm.
  3. Thread: Solar Panels

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    Hi Mate, I will be trialing 3 different panels...

    Hi Mate,
    I will be trialing 3 different panels this Easter weekend at Nanga. I will let you know how I get on.
    As usual it will be a budget thing. With batteries it is a case of getting what you...
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    I'm with Cuppa Billy Bleed. Sorry to hi-jack...

    I'm with Cuppa Billy Bleed.
    Sorry to hi-jack your thread.
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    I agree totally with your last post. The only...

    I agree totally with your last post. The only point I was trying to get across but clarified poorly was that a VSR coupled with volt drop (battery bank in the trailer) is a poor option for charging....
  6. Thread: Solar Panels

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    I think the main thing is that they both work and...

    I think the main thing is that they both work and do what they are intended for.
    Cheers for the heads up regarding cost of the red arc. I am only borrowing the units I have at present (the lads in...
  7. Thread: Solar Panels

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    Spoke to a CTek tech recently and he was the one...

    Spoke to a CTek tech recently and he was the one who alerted me to the issue. The dual battery arrangement sort of works (but not to 100%) as the wire gauge is usually substantial and proximity to...
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    Agreed Cuppa, The VSR arrangement only works...

    Agreed Cuppa,
    The VSR arrangement only works efficiently if the second battery is in the engine bay.
    The V Drop is the limiting factor. Yes the time frame was without driving/using the alternator...
  9. Thread: Solar Panels

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    Hi Cuppa, At present I am experimenting with the...

    Hi Cuppa,
    At present I am experimenting with the CTek DC-DC charger with a Smartpass unit parralled with it (sampling them from 1 of our contractors on site). The unit is mounted nearly on top of...
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    Hi mate, Am new here also but so far have been...

    Hi mate,
    Am new here also but so far have been overwhelmed by this community. So helpful and tolerant to go with it.
    I am a bit of a 4WD ignoramus
  11. Thread: Solar Panels

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    Hi all, I am presently setting up a camper...

    Hi all,
    I am presently setting up a camper trailer and as luck would have it I am an electrician (heavy industrial). After a heap of private research I have just put a rev 1 system together....
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    Hitting Nanga bush camp near dwellingup for...

    Hitting Nanga bush camp near dwellingup for Easter.
    Will hopefully find a little adventure.
    I definately plan to get some pics for prosperity and to have some really good before and after shots.
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    Hi mate, Been on this site for 2 days now and a...

    Hi mate,
    Been on this site for 2 days now and a fellow Perthite.
    Really informative and friendly crew as u will get to know .
    It is good to hear that people have to have a Patrol in the driveway...
  14. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Thanks again, 3 of the recommended mechanics are...

    Thanks again,
    3 of the recommended mechanics are basically next door considering how spread out Perth is and Northam is only 1 hour away.
    Throw in the pleasant cruise through Mundaring and it makes...
  15. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Good to hear mic, It is comforting to know the...

    Good to hear mic,
    It is comforting to know the stocker is a very capable unit.

    Clunk,
    I look forward to visiting your site tomorrow when I can access a fibre network instead of a wireless unit...
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    Although new to the 4WD world,...

    Although new to the 4WD world, batteries/chargers/solar/alternators and their arrangements is something I have been researching extensively of late.
    The DC - DC charger is an impressive product, not...
  17. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Thanks again GU8 Patrol, Clunk and Lieney, I...

    Thanks again GU8 Patrol, Clunk and Lieney,
    I have a lot to consider (including future proposals to the finance minister)
    One thing I enjoy and should add to my profile is researching topics that...
  18. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Cheers Clunk, Just worked out the tapin at is...

    Cheers Clunk,
    Just worked out the tapin at is your signature.
    I cant seem to be able to thank you for your assistance by just clicking an icon.
    Good help and service in Perth is never cheap, you...
  19. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Thanks Clunk. Yes I am new and not understanding...

    Thanks Clunk.
    Yes I am new and not understanding the "Tapin at" comment (sorry)
    The auto is as you stated with 1st, 2nd, drive and overdrive.
    I will make sure the lady drops it to 3rd when...
  20. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Thanks, As I am new to the 4wd world and a...

    Thanks,
    As I am new to the 4wd world and a little naive concerning diesels, will the 2 3/4 exhaust have warranty impacts.
    Also how is your fuel consumption driving moderately, I plan on enjoying...
  21. Thread: Towing concerns

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    Towing concerns

    Hi to all the knowledgable people commenting here.
    After trolling through a lot of threads it has become apparent there are potential issues with towing for the 3 litre auto and hills due to over...
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    Can anyone simply explain the difference between...

    Can anyone simply explain the difference between the factory and dealer warranty??
    I am shocked that they are possibly so different and that one is considered to be rubbish.
    Thanks
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    I think being employed by this agency is a...

    I think being employed by this agency is a pre-requisite to land a political career
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    I have to agree with the thanks to this forum. I...

    I have to agree with the thanks to this forum.
    I am being inundated with information and I havent asked a question yet.
    I am looking forward to putting in some serious research.
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    Hi and welcome. I am new also and hoping I wont...

    Hi and welcome.
    I am new also and hoping I wont have to do to many Nissan repairs
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