Techies' Corner

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Has any one removed shelf?

Gundog · Gundog

Sometine ago somebody suggested an inverter that will automatically switch over when the power drops out. Can someone help out.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...

Jarrah · Jarrah

Tried to light the oven , have gas and a piezo spark ??

Bazz61 · Bazz61

As above ... Went to pack up and there is zero spring tension , was windy for a few days, eventually managed to wind in manually , , unit is 10 years old , any wise ideas on cause and a fix , thanx Bazz

jegog · jegog

I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ

Ali · Ali

Hi I am looking at buying a caravan with a 1500kg atm and 130kg ball weight. My partner does not want drive a Ute, BT50, Ranger etc. does anyone have any recommendations for a SUV type vehicle. I have bee on considering a CX5 or CX9 but thought the tow weight might be a bit close to there limits. What leewa...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Apprecaite comments, a mate has one, with no issues, the only thing I am wary of is the towball lock visibility, to me its a simple clip, compared to a raised handle and visible pin in the unlocked position with the Alko, ie possible to drive off with to towball coupling not seated properly. Have seen a di...

Jarrah · Jarrah

I bought a 12 volt cigarette socket lead (plugs into the Starlink dish) off the eeeeBy mob . So it will power your Starlink Mini if you get two 12 volt batteries hooked up to make 24 volts .

jade007 · jade007

Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...

phum · phum

hello all our old fridge died and I would like advice on a replacement. what are the pros and cons of compressor v 3way it appears that whatever I get modifications are going to be needed Thanks Peter

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi, has anyone used the gme window mount antenna. Looks like a demister. Just wondering how effective the reception is. Dont use the uhf much, just a bit of beach convoy or passing trucks. https://www.gme.net.au/au/antennas/ae5004/

stoney123 · stoney123

My current power is 2 X 200 watt panels fixed to top and side of trailor. I am about to replace my two AGMs with 2 new ones. They were installed In 2019 so I am very happy with them. New ones will be same make.did originally have lithium but after 18 months nfg. Going AGMs as I can replace them myself, they will...

Foz · Foz

Hi all, Just had a win raising my silhouette camper & want to tell the world. Anyone interested how we did it simply without buggering up the wheel geometry, ask & you shall receive. Foz

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Camping in Northern WA around 90Km of Tar and 10Km of dirt track from the nearest town, the loose door handle on our Camec caravan door broke. I ordered 2via ebay/Post express and they duly arrived at the Post Office a week later.Luckly we were not in the van at the time. Then the problem how to use the doo...

ozigoo · ozigoo

Hi all, looking at replacing our electric water heater with a gas one. 2 people, outdoor shower...Have looked at alot of forum posts and seems a 14lt would do us fine but seems the Trauma has in the past had issues with the flame going out..Suburban seems more reliable but only comes in 22lt I think? Has t...

Gundog · Gundog

Any thoughts on replacing the wind out front window with a fixed window. I'm reluctant to attempt to do the job myself, but over the wet season during heavy rain Im not sure if the water was leaking in around the window frame or the wind out portion was not sealing properly. I'm leaning toward having a new...

Burt65 · Burt65

This question is actually for Whenarewethere. While going through the forum, I stumble across a picture of heatsinks, of which I would love to know a bit more about it.. They seems to be home made, but I would love to hear how the project got together... Brand of heat sink, technique use for the bendi...

Bim05 · Bim05

Hi all, Ive upgraded the charging systems to lithium (Victron MPPT/ACDC/DCDC) in my Snowy River SR19. Ive completed testing post install and the only thing that has me stumped is the input to the new Victron DCDC charger.The current ACDC charger is the BMPRO 30-35, but with the upgrades Ive done, i...

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	STICKY: Techies' Corner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.	Webmaster	34	51845	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Essential caravan shelf removal over bed (Preview) Has any one removed shelf?	Burgo1	0	122	03:31 PM Sep 2, 2025 by Burgo1
	Auto switching Inverter (Preview) Sometine ago somebody suggested an inverter that will automatically switch over when the power drops out. Can someone help out.	Gundog	7	254	11:52 AM Sep 1, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Disc brake pads - safe minimal thickness (Preview) Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...	Warren-Pat_01	9	806	11:03 PM Aug 29, 2025 by erad
	Can’t light Swift 500 series oven (Preview) Tried to light the oven , have gas and a piezo spark ??	Jarrah	6	526	09:16 AM Aug 27, 2025 by Jarrah
	Domestic awning retraction not working ... (Preview) As above ... Went to pack up and there is zero spring tension , was windy for a few days, eventually managed to wind in manually , , unit is 10 years old , any wise ideas on cause and a fix , thanx Bazz	Bazz61	1	340	05:24 PM Aug 26, 2025 by Joda
	Electric vehicles (Preview) I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ	jegog	3	940	01:18 AM Aug 25, 2025 by Jeff-2025
	Tow vehicle recommendations (Preview) Hi I am looking at buying a caravan with a 1500kg atm and 130kg ball weight. My partner does not want drive a Ute, BT50, Ranger etc. does anyone have any recommendations for a SUV type vehicle. I have bee on considering a CX5 or CX9 but thought the tow weight might be a bit close to there limits. What leewa...	Ali	9	1778	07:37 PM Aug 24, 2025 by oxleigh
	Standard Alko Van 3.5t Coupling to Ark 3.5t with Brake coupling (Preview) Apprecaite comments, a mate has one, with no issues, the only thing I am wary of is the towball lock visibility, to me its a simple clip, compared to a raised handle and visible pin in the unlocked position with the Alko, ie possible to drive off with to towball coupling not seated properly. Have seen a di...	PeterInSa	0	413	04:59 PM Aug 15, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Powering Starlink Mini off grid (Preview) I bought a 12 volt cigarette socket lead (plugs into the Starlink dish) off the eeeeBy mob . So it will power your Starlink Mini if you get two 12 volt batteries hooked up to make 24 volts .	Jarrah	3	405	06:08 PM Aug 13, 2025 by Jarrah
	Throttle controllers (Preview) Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...	jade007	11	1222	09:27 AM Aug 13, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	replacement fridge (Preview) hello all our old fridge died and I would like advice on a replacement. what are the pros and cons of compressor v 3way it appears that whatever I get modifications are going to be needed Thanks Peter	phum	13	839	09:27 AM Aug 13, 2025 by tempestv8
	GME Window Antenna (Preview) Hi, has anyone used the gme window mount antenna. Looks like a demister. Just wondering how effective the reception is. Dont use the uhf much, just a bit of beach convoy or passing trucks. https://www.gme.net.au/au/antennas/ae5004/	JOSHG	4	523	01:21 PM Aug 4, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Solar blanket (Preview) My current power is 2 X 200 watt panels fixed to top and side of trailor. I am about to replace my two AGMs with 2 new ones. They were installed In 2019 so I am very happy with them. New ones will be same make.did originally have lithium but after 18 months nfg. Going AGMs as I can replace them myself, they will...	stoney123	3	523	08:06 PM Aug 1, 2025 by TimTim
	raising ride height Coromal independant suspension (Preview) Hi all, Just had a win raising my silhouette camper & want to tell the world. Anyone interested how we did it simply without buggering up the wheel geometry, ask & you shall receive. Foz	Foz	20	10950	07:38 PM Jul 28, 2025 by PeterD
	Door Handle Problem (Preview) Camping in Northern WA around 90Km of Tar and 10Km of dirt track from the nearest town, the loose door handle on our Camec caravan door broke. I ordered 2via ebay/Post express and they duly arrived at the Post Office a week later.Luckly we were not in the van at the time. Then the problem how to use the doo...	PeterInSa	5	674	11:27 AM Jul 23, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Buying advice gas hot water heater (Preview) Hi all, looking at replacing our electric water heater with a gas one. 2 people, outdoor shower...Have looked at alot of forum posts and seems a 14lt would do us fine but seems the Trauma has in the past had issues with the flame going out..Suburban seems more reliable but only comes in 22lt I think? Has t...	ozigoo	6	630	07:58 PM Jul 21, 2025 by Bas + Eve
	Replacing Front Widow on a Jayco Stirling (Preview) Any thoughts on replacing the wind out front window with a fixed window. I'm reluctant to attempt to do the job myself, but over the wet season during heavy rain Im not sure if the water was leaking in around the window frame or the wind out portion was not sealing properly. I'm leaning toward having a new...	Gundog	14	1098	12:57 PM Jul 19, 2025 by Burt65
	Heatsinks Question (Preview) This question is actually for Whenarewethere. While going through the forum, I stumble across a picture of heatsinks, of which I would love to know a bit more about it.. They seems to be home made, but I would love to hear how the project got together... Brand of heat sink, technique use for the bendi...	Burt65	7	636	04:25 PM Jul 18, 2025 by Burt65
	BMPRO 30-35 ACDC Charger question (Preview) Hi all, Ive upgraded the charging systems to lithium (Victron MPPT/ACDC/DCDC) in my Snowy River SR19. Ive completed testing post install and the only thing that has me stumped is the input to the new Victron DCDC charger.The current ACDC charger is the BMPRO 30-35, but with the upgrades Ive done, i...	Bim05	1	444	12:15 AM Jul 18, 2025 by TimTim
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