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.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hi everyone, I guess this follows Valiant's post above regarding installing a battery in a caravan. What is the preferred method of venting a battery enclosure? In the case of my son's Jayco Eagle camper, the battery box is vented into the main thoroughfare (inside the van). A lithium LifeP04 lives i...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I have around 27 tyres on various vehicles and RVs (including spares) at home, when a tyre/s need replacement I take them off at home, drop them in to be replaced and later pick them up. Have a Heavy duty Trolly jack and medium unit so can do a side (2 wheels) at a time if needed.Years ago was given a ½ inch Ra...

fatty · fatty

https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-releases-steering-wheel-club-lock-amid-rising-landcruiser-hilux-rav4-theft...

Gabbi9 · Gabbi9

Hello! Im brand new to all this tech stuff and Im about to embark on a life on the road full time, until I choose to settle somewhere in Australia permanently. So please excuse my ignorance when I ask this question: using an Anderson Plug on the side of my motorhome can I top up the charge on my batteries usi...

elliemike · elliemike

I want to get another of this type of connector . What name or brand is it , Also where can I locate one. Been through ebay, Jaycar, Supercheap, Repco, etc with no luck. -- Edited by elliemike on Thursday 29th of January 2026 10:21:27 AM

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi guys; Some sparky may be able to shred a bit of light on the subject. What are the requirements for mounting batteries inside of your caravan. As far as i can find out, the batteries can be mounted in a non habital space, this i would read as under the bed or couch or cuboard or outside mounted to the chass...

Dom · Dom

Hi everyone I'm new and looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge most likely sitting out there from like minded people such as yourselves. I recently bought an A'Van Cruiser in preparation of taking on a quasi Grey Nomad lifestyle as I start to wind down my working life. Never owned a Van before and al...

Ian G · Ian G

I am thinking of changing my AGM batteries to one Kings 300 ah LifePO4 , does anyone have any experience with Kings lithium batteries ?

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I was interstate when my daughter decided to buy a 14 ft 1999 Caravan and Annex. Its in great condition always kept under cover except when used for holidays and well maintained by a handyman. And now she wants to sell it.Parked in the backyard as an additional bedroom for daughters sleep over friends a...

Izabarack · Izabarack

Im setting up a caravan in the back yard for casual accomodation for grandkids and visitors. My thoughts now are about a fire alarm and a gas alarm. Van should be close enough to link into the house Bluetooth connected fire alarms so i will start with another copy of whats already in place, Fire Alar...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a spare 30amp PWM soler controller, is it feasble to repurpose it as battery charger for AGM battery mounted in the back of the ute. Input where the solar panels are connected, but take the feed from the altermator (dumd one).

ottg · ottg

Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...

Smith · Smith

I have a golden eagle single axle leaf spring pop top , I am considering flipping the axle to gain height ,does anyone have any experience with such an operation? I have contacted a Geelong company who say they can perform the operation with no problems and that it is a quite common modification. Also fr...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Just a quick one. We went over to Tryabunna ( Tasmania ) and have done for the last 10 odd years. I do not have a standard television antenna on my caravan as i have always had a Vast sat set up for around 13+ years now. But setting up @ Tryabunna and my meter ( i have a little Labgear SQ702 and has w...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I have access to a Supercheap Trade Account that provides a very good discount compared to another auto parts supplier who advertisers on TV in SAI compared their prices in store with Autobarn, that I had checked out on the Web and found that for our Yaris, their 6L engine oil at retail price was $30 dear...

Smith · Smith

Has anyone converted their Jayco dove or similar wind up from double bed to single beds? -- Edited by Smith on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 12:48:03 PM

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi All I live in the wheatbelt in WA 6 years ago purchase a Southern Cross Pacific Pearl Forward fold Camper trailer. It has independant Suspension. Ie 2 shockies and has 4 bushes at the front of the leg with a crush pin through the centre and a bolt going through that with a nut at the end. The bushes h...

Snubby · Snubby

My van has a100AH AGM battery and I also have a 105AH AGM battery that I would like to install in my van. What is the downside ( if any) to connecting and charging them together.

Ian G · Ian G

Hi Could some one please explain how these absorption fridges work in relation to the thermistor. Thetford N3185 On 240 v mine draws around 1.4 amps, so rated at 300 w this seems ok but it never seems to change or cut out. As the thyristor gets cools shouldn't the current decrease in proportion to temp se...

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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	55681	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Venting a battery enclosure (Preview) Hi everyone, I guess this follows Valiant's post above regarding installing a battery in a caravan. What is the preferred method of venting a battery enclosure? In the case of my son's Jayco Eagle camper, the battery box is vented into the main thoroughfare (inside the van). A lithium LifeP04 lives i...	Warren-Pat_01	1	60	01:08 AM Feb 7, 2026 by TimTim
	Tyre Change Over (Preview) I have around 27 tyres on various vehicles and RVs (including spares) at home, when a tyre/s need replacement I take them off at home, drop them in to be replaced and later pick them up. Have a Heavy duty Trolly jack and medium unit so can do a side (2 wheels) at a time if needed.Years ago was given a ½ inch Ra...	PeterInSa	3	139	08:51 PM Feb 6, 2026 by Corndoggy
	Toyota theft issue (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-releases-steering-wheel-club-lock-amid-rising-landcruiser-hilux-rav4-theft...	fatty	3	305	06:47 PM Feb 3, 2026 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Charging 2 x 100A 12V Lithium Iron Batteries (Preview) Hello! Im brand new to all this tech stuff and Im about to embark on a life on the road full time, until I choose to settle somewhere in Australia permanently. So please excuse my ignorance when I ask this question: using an Anderson Plug on the side of my motorhome can I top up the charge on my batteries usi...	Gabbi9	7	399	02:09 PM Feb 2, 2026 by Peter_n_Margaret
	What Plug/connector is this ? (Preview) I want to get another of this type of connector . What name or brand is it , Also where can I locate one. Been through ebay, Jaycar, Supercheap, Repco, etc with no luck. -- Edited by elliemike on Thursday 29th of January 2026 10:21:27 AM	elliemike	4	263	10:31 AM Jan 30, 2026 by watsea
	Battery mounting inside of a caravan. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys; Some sparky may be able to shred a bit of light on the subject. What are the requirements for mounting batteries inside of your caravan. As far as i can find out, the batteries can be mounted in a non habital space, this i would read as under the bed or couch or cuboard or outside mounted to the chass...	valiant81	43	5645	10:45 AM Jan 26, 2026 by Ian G
	Advice needed on an A'Van repair! A'Van Help Repairs Advice (Preview) Hi everyone I'm new and looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge most likely sitting out there from like minded people such as yourselves. I recently bought an A'Van Cruiser in preparation of taking on a quasi Grey Nomad lifestyle as I start to wind down my working life. Never owned a Van before and al...	Dom	25	5239	05:46 PM Jan 21, 2026 by Stevejaz
	Kings Batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am thinking of changing my AGM batteries to one Kings 300 ah LifePO4 , does anyone have any experience with Kings lithium batteries ?	Ian G	40	1753	03:03 PM Jan 21, 2026 by Dick0
	Set up Instructions for an Early (2000) Annex Wanted (Preview) I was interstate when my daughter decided to buy a 14 ft 1999 Caravan and Annex. Its in great condition always kept under cover except when used for holidays and well maintained by a handyman. And now she wants to sell it.Parked in the backyard as an additional bedroom for daughters sleep over friends a...	PeterInSa	2	280	11:01 AM Jan 2, 2026 by PeterInSa
	Fire Alarm and Gas Alarm suggestions please (Preview) Im setting up a caravan in the back yard for casual accomodation for grandkids and visitors. My thoughts now are about a fire alarm and a gas alarm. Van should be close enough to link into the house Bluetooth connected fire alarms so i will start with another copy of whats already in place, Fire Alar...	Izabarack	8	392	07:05 AM Dec 31, 2025 by Magnarc
	Repurposing a PWM solar controller (Preview) I have a spare 30amp PWM soler controller, is it feasble to repurpose it as battery charger for AGM battery mounted in the back of the ute. Input where the solar panels are connected, but take the feed from the altermator (dumd one).	Gundog	1	421	02:19 PM Dec 27, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	caravan mover - what power rating for small caravan (Preview) Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...	ottg	16	1046	12:16 AM Dec 20, 2025 by jegog
	Caravan axle flip (Preview) I have a golden eagle single axle leaf spring pop top , I am considering flipping the axle to gain height ,does anyone have any experience with such an operation? I have contacted a Geelong company who say they can perform the operation with no problems and that it is a quite common modification. Also fr...	Smith	7	627	07:34 PM Dec 11, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Vast sat meter not working (Preview) Hi all; Just a quick one. We went over to Tryabunna ( Tasmania ) and have done for the last 10 odd years. I do not have a standard television antenna on my caravan as i have always had a Vast sat set up for around 13+ years now. But setting up @ Tryabunna and my meter ( i have a little Labgear SQ702 and has w...	valiant81	8	404	09:24 AM Dec 10, 2025 by valiant81
	A Good Time to purchase Engine Oil and Injector Cleaner (Preview) I have access to a Supercheap Trade Account that provides a very good discount compared to another auto parts supplier who advertisers on TV in SAI compared their prices in store with Autobarn, that I had checked out on the Web and found that for our Yaris, their 6L engine oil at retail price was $30 dear...	PeterInSa	2	549	08:26 PM Dec 3, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Jayco dove single beds? not dove penguin (Preview) Has anyone converted their Jayco dove or similar wind up from double bed to single beds? -- Edited by Smith on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 12:48:03 PM	Smith	2	400	12:46 PM Dec 3, 2025 by Smith
	Independent suspension bushes on Camper trailer (Preview) Hi All I live in the wheatbelt in WA 6 years ago purchase a Southern Cross Pacific Pearl Forward fold Camper trailer. It has independant Suspension. Ie 2 shockies and has 4 bushes at the front of the leg with a crush pin through the centre and a bolt going through that with a nut at the end. The bushes h...	brimhunter	7	537	10:02 AM Dec 3, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Connecting an AGM 100ah battery to a 105ah AGM battery. (Preview) My van has a100AH AGM battery and I also have a 105AH AGM battery that I would like to install in my van. What is the downside ( if any) to connecting and charging them together.	Snubby	1	487	09:31 PM Dec 1, 2025 by TimTim
	3 way fridges (Preview) Hi Could some one please explain how these absorption fridges work in relation to the thermistor. Thetford N3185 On 240 v mine draws around 1.4 amps, so rated at 300 w this seems ok but it never seems to change or cut out. As the thyristor gets cools shouldn't the current decrease in proportion to temp se...	Ian G	7	691	08:39 PM Nov 26, 2025 by Ian G
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