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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 10-12-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,125
Posted By carlosjackal
hi All, I just thought I would give this...

hi All, I just thought I would give this discussion page another nudge.
We have completed our visit of Hawaii, the hosts were brilliant and after 1 days handover, they departed for mainland for 2...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-05-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,415
Posted By carlosjackal
hi Dave, you can get the proper plastic...

hi Dave,

you can get the proper plastic brackets which glue on mate. That is what I did according to the suppliers recommendations. No need to put holes in the roof.

Cheers
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-27-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,415
Posted By carlosjackal
Good comments. I may rethink my wiring now. cheers

Good comments. I may rethink my wiring now. cheers
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-22-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,415
Posted By carlosjackal
I ran the the battery charging wires right to the...

I ran the the battery charging wires right to the main lugs on the power distribution panel which was close and convenient. And after all connections were made and the sun came out the system is...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-22-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,415
Posted By carlosjackal
Good work mate, pretty much exactly what I did. ...

Good work mate, pretty much exactly what I did.

Only difference was:

I went back and put the DC wires from the Solar which fed through the fridge inside some flexi coil just to prevent any...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-16-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,834
Posted By carlosjackal
hi, Went away for Easter weekend with the solar....

hi, Went away for Easter weekend with the solar. Great, no problems, plenty of life in the batteries and plenty of top up. I would suggest 250watts is plenty unless you have a massive inverter and...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 04-09-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,970
Posted By carlosjackal
Been Looking at this myself as a replacement for...

Been Looking at this myself as a replacement for my newly acquired 230LHS Hideout.
Can anyone tell me the ACTUAL overall width? This would be including any awning, but not door handles. Reason I ask...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-31-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,834
Posted By carlosjackal
hi Mate, I have fitted a 250watt solar panel on...

hi Mate, I have fitted a 250watt solar panel on the roof, with a controller in the panel beside the fusebox under the fridge. The controller takes in the solar, and charges the battery and/or feeds...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-31-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By carlosjackal
Good work guys!

Good work guys!
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-15-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,110
Posted By carlosjackal
the Panel is on the roof, around the middle area...

the Panel is on the roof, around the middle area and just forward of the fridge roof vent.
The batteries are located exterior to the trailer, between the front of the body and the 2 propane...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-10-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,110
Posted By carlosjackal
thanks for this. The controller I have is a 30A...

thanks for this. The controller I have is a 30A model. The inverter I now intend to use will be nothing more than just 300 watts or so as it is only for powering a small LED TV or laptop when on not...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-09-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,110
Posted By carlosjackal
Thanks for this, I will leave them well alone. ...

Thanks for this, I will leave them well alone.

cheers
Forum: Towing 03-04-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Thanks. In short, I didn't get away with it....

Thanks.

In short, I didn't get away with it. They picked it up at the registration inspection as being 256cm (250cm max allowed), so I have to remove it to get it re-inspected. Then probably put...
Forum: Towing 03-04-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
it arrived. a bit of corrosion from being at...

it arrived.
a bit of corrosion from being at sea for 80 days, and no response from one of the electric brakes, but apart from that we are chuffed to bits with it. :-)
...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-04-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,110
Posted By carlosjackal
Solar and DC distribution board on hideout query

I had this query elsewhere, but I think it might have been lost in historical thread.


hi Guys,

I have four queries:

1.

I am in the process of setting up my hideout off grid.
Forum: Towing 02-26-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Cheers John. We cant get them in country here (we...

Cheers John. We cant get them in country here (we only have half a dozen shops, and the donkey delivery has been for this month) and I have to pick up the trailer from port in 17 hours :-)

Regards...
Forum: Towing 02-26-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
OK, here is what I have done. Posting this in...

OK, here is what I have done. Posting this in order to close the discussion and for anyone else who is in the same boat, to have an obvious solution.

Modules exist which will convert 3 cables into...
Forum: Towing 02-26-2015, 12:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Hi Folks, So here is the problem. By...

Hi Folks,

So here is the problem.

By connecting up as per the above diagram, I have come to the realisation the indicator and the park brakes are essentially all linked together.

My plan...
Forum: Towing 02-24-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Cheers for the info. I couldn't see the white...

Cheers for the info. I couldn't see the white wire for looking...

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Forum: Towing 02-24-2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Thanks Chuckster I have matched them all up...

Thanks Chuckster

I have matched them all up except for:

NZ feed to trailer has an Earth. Is this not required? what do you guys normally do to earth the trailer to the veh, rely on the towball...
Forum: Towing 02-24-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Just had a Terrible thought.... We are...

Just had a Terrible thought....

We are picking up our trailer on Saturday at the port after a 80 day voyage (literally, around the world!!).

Tow ball changed to suit 2 5/16ths.

I have the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 02-17-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,125
Posted By carlosjackal
Thanks guys. I am surprised to hear the some...

Thanks guys.

I am surprised to hear the some of the comments though. I would be less likely to swap homes, than the travel trailer.

Provided insurances are sorted, and both parties aren't...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 02-16-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,125
Posted By carlosjackal
World Wide RV/House Swap

hi Folks,

I recently came across the following website.

www.rvworldwide.com

We found someone in Hawaii who wanted to swap their home for an RV/Travel Trailer in New Zealand. So its off to...
Forum: Towing 01-22-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
Thanks, This seems to be right then. ...

Thanks,

This seems to be right then.

cheers

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Forum: Towing 01-22-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,325
Posted By carlosjackal
hi guys, can you please confirm I have purchased...

hi guys, can you please confirm I have purchased the correct end of the plug to fit to my landcruiser? the one I have has 6 x spade connectors in a ring, and a central receptical (for earth I...
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