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    RogerL replied to the thread 12V to caravan fridge.
    Of course it'll show 14+V when charging - but it can also show 12v when it's in a non-charging mode, but with the engine running. -...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.
    I keep my vent covers on while the caravan is parked at home - but avoid going away in winter!
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    RogerL replied to the thread 12V to caravan fridge.
    That used to be true, but doesn't apply to cars with smart alternators, ie anything younger than about 20 years.
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    RogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.
    Are you referring to removing the Vent winter covers or removing the vents themselbves.
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    RogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.
    Hyundai Santa Fe has had a smart alternator certainly since 2010, possibly since 2006. In essence a smart alternator has electronic...
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    RogerL reacted to Buckman's post in the thread One for Hutch with Like Like.
    More than likely it would have been British as in the early sixties SA was still a "British" colony?
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    RogerL replied to the thread One for Hutch.
    Wasn't the Westland Whirlwind originally fitted with an Alvis Leonides radial engine ?
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    RogerL replied to the thread One for Hutch.
    It'll depend where the SA authorities bought the helicopter - if they bought it in the USA from Sikorsky, it'll be the H-19 Chickasaw -...
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    RogerL reacted to Buckman's post in the thread Wheel lock purchase with Like Like.
    Congratulations on acquiring your caravan and hope you have many happy holidays in it. Be aware that it is normally up to the consumer...
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    RogerL reacted to Sam Vimes's post in the thread Silly question time with Like Like.
    There are many implementations of smart alternator systems. Some are clever enough to know there's a load on the rear and stop the...
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    RogerL replied to the thread 12V to caravan fridge.
    It may be caused by a voltage sensing relay in the car's towing wiring which "chatters", ie alternates between on/off - often caused by...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Poor show PCV.
    Those screenwash tablets may not be compatible with your VW Touareg - certain ones contaminate the screenwash level sensor - applies to...
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    RogerL reacted to Mr Plodd's post in the thread Thetford Fridge struggling with heat? with Like Like.
    Fridge fans !!! Over the years I have become convinced that they make a substantial difference to an absorption fridges efficiency when...
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    RogerL reacted to Hutch's post in the thread Silly question time with Like Like.
    As all the above-mentioned factors, But when first at home, I use gas to chill the fridge down first( that way I know the fridge is...
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    RogerL replied to the thread Silly question time.
    Assuming you've pre-cooled the fridge on mains for 24 hours it's the car's alternator output being used to keep the fridge cool. The car...
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