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Last post by nicq
13 Aug 2015, 13:04
Battery master
by
gypo »
13 Aug 2015, 07:56
Anyone used one of these? Seems to be a solution to charging a main battery from a leisure battery using your solar panels.
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Last post by gypo
13 Aug 2015, 07:56
Old car alarm giving problems
Replies: 7
by
killerme »
20 May 2015, 13:25
Hi Campers. My old joker has turned up an unusual issue. Something has been clicking annoyingly (like a relay). I eventually dug out an old alarm...
7 Replies
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Last post by killerme
12 Aug 2015, 14:06
No voltage from my solar panels!!
Replies: 36
by
gypo »
02 Aug 2015, 18:20
Just came back from a weekend trip and noticed that my solar charge controller wasnt showing any voltage going in from the solar panels? They were...
36 Replies
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Last post by gypo
11 Aug 2015, 18:14
How many fuses?
Replies: 9
by
Walrus »
11 Aug 2015, 12:33
I've been wondering... if I add a relay for something (lights, heater etc) should I put a fuse in the power side or the switch side, or both - or am...
9 Replies
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Last post by Walrus
11 Aug 2015, 16:36
Alternator upgrade
Replies: 2
by
JNW »
09 Aug 2015, 14:30
I'm thinking my original 90amp alternator in my 2.1 Dj is probably overworked when running the engine, split charging and running the fridge.
Could...
2 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Aug 2015, 13:11
Oil LED and buzzer woes!
Replies: 3
by
rockthebus »
10 Aug 2015, 13:28
T3, 2.1WBX, LHD European import
Scenario: After sorting out a misfire, and cleaning all contacts in the engine bay. Misfire sorted, and she pulls...
3 Replies
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Last post by marlinowner
10 Aug 2015, 17:15
Main battery keeps dying
Replies: 14
by
dansk »
03 Aug 2015, 07:41
We've always had an issue with our main battery dying, especially after a heavy nights rain, but this was never a major issue with our original...
14 Replies
6317 Views
Last post by MidLifeCrisis
10 Aug 2015, 16:21
1.9 petrol t25 alternator sender wire
Replies: 5
by
mshaw1980 »
10 Aug 2015, 06:58
Hi everyone
Love my t25 even though it requires me to rebuild the engine 80 miles after buying it. Never mind will be fun. Anyway just wondered, can...
5 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Aug 2015, 16:13
TV help required
Replies: 23
by
kevcorks »
24 Jun 2015, 09:44
Hi all
I am looking at TV's for my camper and am wondering what experience people have with the difference between the 12v caravan models and...
23 Replies
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Last post by kevcorks
10 Aug 2015, 16:05
88 Replies
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Last post by Empi76
10 Aug 2015, 14:58
Melted wire
Replies: 4
by
Joner001 »
09 Aug 2015, 19:38
Hi,
I posted this on facebook but just wanted to double check.
Whilst on holiday the black wire shown in the photo has melted away. The van wouldnt...
4 Replies
1342 Views
Last post by bigherb
10 Aug 2015, 12:59
Temperature gauge on dash not working
Replies: 1
by
Jonnyb416 »
09 Aug 2015, 15:59
Since my 1Y engine upgrade a few dash lights aren't working. My biggest concern is the temperature light. I've changed the radiator switches as they...
1 Replies
694 Views
Last post by Jawin89
09 Aug 2015, 16:07
TK103B tracker
Replies: 24
by
captain Byrne »
20 Jul 2015, 18:44
Anyone know how to turn off the device without having to physically switch the button? I just really want to disarm the shock sensor but I can't find...
24 Replies
6032 Views
Last post by keith
08 Aug 2015, 21:23
What cable type for -ve earth?
Replies: 22
by
dsmith1974 »
10 Jun 2015, 08:29
Hi,
I need to make up a new cable for my leisure battery to go from -ve to chassis. What strand/diameter/amp rated cable should I use? The...
22 Replies
5443 Views
Last post by dsmith1974
08 Aug 2015, 20:15
7 Replies
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Last post by thebobster
06 Aug 2015, 17:40
23 Replies
8158 Views
Last post by CovKid
06 Aug 2015, 16:53
Power inverters
Replies: 2
by
alank950 »
06 Aug 2015, 08:26
Whats the best power inverters on the market.
I would say a 300w would do ok..just for watching tv .video and radio usage
Lots listed on ebay...
2 Replies
935 Views
Last post by LeeME3
06 Aug 2015, 11:28
18 Replies
5607 Views
Last post by ghost123uk
05 Aug 2015, 16:04
A quick head lights question
Replies: 2
by
petethefeet »
04 Aug 2015, 18:18
All,
I have owned my van for 3 years now and it is relatively unmolested and original.
I knew the head light connections were a bit tired and the...
2 Replies
759 Views
Last post by petethefeet
04 Aug 2015, 18:31
2 Replies
824 Views
Last post by tonytech
04 Aug 2015, 16:45
DAB Aerial recommendations ?
Replies: 7
by
zak »
30 Jul 2015, 05:47
Anyone fitted a DAB aerial?
Have a brand new radio as a result of a theft, its DAB like the old one, the DAB reception never worked great before....
7 Replies
2855 Views
Last post by LeeME3
04 Aug 2015, 16:09
rev counter
Replies: 3
by
broutta »
28 Jul 2015, 19:53
Hi all i have come across this rev counter and wondering if i can use my current 1.6td instruments to fill in bits like the diesel and temperature...
3 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2015, 14:12
solar pannels
Replies: 11
by
alank950 »
30 Jul 2015, 12:56
Any one know the best solar panel kit I can buy for my van ..lots listed but not shure about quality..links appreciated ....thanks
11 Replies
3093 Views
Last post by California Dreamin
03 Aug 2015, 23:54
Generating Schematic Diagrams
Replies: 6
by
dsmith1974 »
03 Aug 2015, 13:37
Hi All,
Just wondered if anyone uses any (free) software to create wiring diagrams? I've traced where (almost) all of the wires go in the van to...
6 Replies
1961 Views
Last post by dsmith1974
03 Aug 2015, 21:41
2 Replies
979 Views
Last post by Holliesdad
03 Aug 2015, 20:29
Head unit/cig lighter loom questions
Replies: 2
by
chewbacca »
01 Aug 2015, 18:37
Hi guys
I'm in the process of sorting out the head unit wiring & I have a quick question.
The loom to the back of the head unit seems to be tied...
2 Replies
985 Views
Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2015, 06:43
Leisure battery chalenges
Replies: 14
by
el_presidente »
27 Jul 2015, 22:07
Evening all
I have read a lot of wikis and other posts on leisure batteries and split charge relays but if I can be indulged I'd like to set out my...
14 Replies
4354 Views
Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Aug 2015, 23:39
Solar split charging
Replies: 15
by
JNW »
30 Jul 2015, 13:38
Hi
I've patched in a solar system to my van's leisure battery-powered system. It's now charging the leisure battery.
I want it to split charge both...
15 Replies
4003 Views
Last post by gypo
02 Aug 2015, 13:26
Zig or not?
Replies: 2
by
monkeyboysee »
31 Jul 2015, 12:17
Hi guys, in the previous van I had a zig unit, leisure battery and 240v hook up, all worked sound for me.
Now I have a panel van that is slowly...
2 Replies
1287 Views
Last post by CJH
01 Aug 2015, 09:53
BBB
Replies: 1
by
randolph57 »
31 Jul 2015, 14:11
I'm assuming that the buzzing Black box will continue to charge the two batteries as long as 220v is present at the electric hook up? Just...
1 Replies
749 Views
Last post by ghost123uk
01 Aug 2015, 09:09
Help, emergency, Headlight issue
Replies: 7
by
pierce »
30 Jul 2015, 07:30
We were about to head off on holiday to the ferry last night, when the headlights failed to come on.
The symptoms are no headlight or full beam, the...
7 Replies
1455 Views
Last post by pierce
31 Jul 2015, 06:12
Battery hissing
Replies: 11
by
Joner001 »
26 Jul 2015, 19:37
Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find anything.
I have an 1983 Westfalia Joker.
All the wiring etc seems to be original.
I have...
11 Replies
4209 Views
Last post by Joner001
30 Jul 2015, 20:51
Wiring for fridge relay
Replies: 2
by
Margo88 »
29 Jul 2015, 20:48
Hi guys,
Can anyone please tell me where would be the best place to take the feed from for the coil on my fridge relay?
I was going to take it...
2 Replies
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Last post by Margo88
30 Jul 2015, 20:35
10 Replies
4379 Views
Last post by gypo
29 Jul 2015, 19:35
Fuel gauge kaput
by
Dazco »
29 Jul 2015, 18:03
My (petrol) gauge hasn't worked for a long time . I run 99% of the time on gas but would like a working petrol gauge.
Is the petrol gauge powered...
0 Replies
1138 Views
Last post by Dazco
29 Jul 2015, 18:03
Coil ageing
Replies: 2
by
Bubble Meister »
29 Jul 2015, 11:31
I've maintained my van pretty well over the last 12 years but I'm starting to suspect that one of the ageing components is the coil.
Can coils...
2 Replies
848 Views
Last post by marlinowner
29 Jul 2015, 16:01
Alternator opinions
Replies: 2
by
danmetallic »
28 Jul 2015, 14:08
Just changing out my 90A alternator for one of these BW ones.
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Going to get the old Bosch one...
2 Replies
818 Views
Last post by danmetallic
28 Jul 2015, 15:57
Digital Volt/ammeter setup question
Replies: 7
by
ringo »
26 Jul 2015, 07:35
I know a few people have installed the digital ammeters that come with a current shunt.
I have just installed mine and am getting no reading for...
7 Replies
2671 Views
Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2015, 20:35
0 Replies
1091 Views
Last post by Jonnyb416
27 Jul 2015, 20:14
led time clocks
Replies: 10
by
rikg24 »
22 Jul 2015, 20:39
Does anyone know if you can get a replacement led time clock from anywhere as fitted in the instrument clusters ?
10 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2015, 11:27
12 Replies
3051 Views
Last post by ghost123uk
27 Jul 2015, 06:29
cranking battery
Replies: 17
by
mat »
21 Jul 2015, 17:24
Hello
My girlfriend has recently got herself a t25 , which she has had problems recently starting due to a shot starter battery it's a type 335 /...
17 Replies
6402 Views
Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2015, 20:49
Nightmare Talbot
Replies: 2
by
CovKid »
25 Jul 2015, 18:40
Spent the day helping a friend fit a smartcom and a new leisure battery in a Talbot camper. That bit no prob, then ages trying to strip out the...
2 Replies
1904 Views
Last post by CovKid
26 Jul 2015, 06:30
Dodgy fuel guage
Replies: 1
by
Roydini »
25 Jul 2015, 14:51
I've always found my fuel gauge to be a little vague, but last week I filled the tank up and the gauge only went to about 3/4 on the scale? Now it is...
1 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Jul 2015, 21:35
0 Replies
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Last post by Rusty bucket
25 Jul 2015, 20:41
DJ lots of black smoke Help needed!
Replies: 17
by
spanishfly »
12 Jul 2015, 18:01
Hi can anyone please help, I'm desperate. My van is undriveable and I just don't know what to try next??? I'm in Cornwall, Launceston. It starts...
17 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
24 Jul 2015, 05:41
CB users? help
Replies: 19
by
wee bugger »
16 Jul 2015, 07:52
I have a TTI TCB550 got from Maplins a few years ago and was working fine...taken out van, boxed, dry stored...put back in van and everything good...
19 Replies
6226 Views
Last post by ghost123uk
23 Jul 2015, 14:18
Electrolux RM 212 Fridge
Replies: 13
by
TONYT25T25 »
20 Jul 2015, 20:48
After reading various threads and wiki tips (turning it upside down etc for 24hrs), I managed to get my fridge up and running on 240v and 12v....
13 Replies
6318 Views
Last post by marlinowner
22 Jul 2015, 19:30
Fog/spot light wiring
Replies: 4
by
danmetallic »
19 Jul 2015, 19:01
Can anyone enlighten me on how to mod the wiring so the front spot lights turn on independently of the main/side lights.
Installing Terrapodz to...
4 Replies
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Last post by danmetallic
22 Jul 2015, 11:25
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