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.

Gonefishing1955 · Gonefishing1955

Taking delivery of a new van Monday week, it was sitting on the lot but new as a demo but is exactly what we want. I have been vanning for about 15 years and to date all on board fridges have bee 90 litre wired thru the 7 pin plug ( or so I thought ). When signing up they asked me if I needed a 12 pin plug added to whi...

Gundog · Gundog

Big advantage I can set it up in split screen mode, you could choose to have a third on GPS, another on rearview camera and Android Auto or any combination of ardroid apps like torque connectd to the OBDII port and maybe you could connect a TPM to declutter crop hanging off the windsreen/ dash. I might be a...

TimTim · TimTim

If anyone is looking to buy an inexpensive battery then these are back on sale through Woolworths.https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/pro ... a6KQowHDHAThey were at this price with Bunning last week before jumping in price. There have been some good reviews and tear downs of these batteries ot...

Dtassie · Dtassie

G'day members, I was going to screw on my solar panels with Fasteners but has anyone used Sika 221 as was recommended to me. No holes which is ideal. Am told surface prep is very important if using adhesive. -- Edited by Dtassie on Sunday 1st of September 2024 10:13:02 AM

ianlaw · ianlaw

This is my first post here but I have a look every day to see what is going on. I am thinking of putting a TPMS on my dual rear wheel motorhome and would appreciate any feedback on what brand to use. I will have flexible valve extensions so the rear valves will be accessible from the outside rim. Many thanks i...

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

We have a Webasto diesel heater installed a couple of months ago under a bench seat with a inlet for drawing air from inside in our MH. Over a period of 2 nights we accidentally operated the heater with an obstruction in front of the intake vent. The heater now works fine in every way, it turns on and heats a...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

G'day Dudes, dudesses. A coupla quick questions: My Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger user manual show's two types of set-up...Convertor mode and Charger mode. Being a Dummy I am having some difficulty understanding the difference, or what the convertor mode does. The set-up procedures for the two ar...

GrumpyandHappy · GrumpyandHappy

I have a catch can fitted to our 76 Cruiser. It was fitted about 4 years ago and about 150 - 175,000 klms since. I noticed in the last 3 months I was blowing a lot of smoke after driving about 6 klms from cold. Eventually I took it to a diesel mechanic fearing the worst, either injectors or less likely pump...

67HR · 67HR

Just wondering if anyone has purchased a no brand Gentrax LiFePO4. They look identical to the blue Gentrax unit except for the lack of name. With an eBay coupon I could purchase for $212.00. This was enough to contact the seller (with a 99.9%, rating) and ask two questions A: what cells are in the box a...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

G'day all, it's been some time since I sought some assistance on here...so, welcome me back! I have an issue...as many writers on here do. We have a Jayco Outback and, believe it or not we have had our Jayco Outback for 11 years and we have had no major issues at all!...That has to be a record..lol. Well min...

dundreamin · dundreamin

Hi All I have a Thetford 3way fridge which seems to be absolutely useless on 12V. If I stop for lunch & open & close the fridge door a few times the temp shoots up to around 15°. Even without opening the fridge door at all the same thing happens after about 4hrs travelling. I've tried stopping &...

mischief · mischief

Hi team, best/easiest place to tap in to loom for high beam for light bar on Colorado 2015.

RoboLB · RoboLB

Hi All, We have a Webasto Diesel heater that came with our Campervan. Best thing since sliced bread! I noticed on my trip last week though, that the heat output seemed a bit lower than previously. Or to put it another way, the van at night maintained 15C inside, whereas in the past 20C was easily possib...

Dtassie · Dtassie

Hello everybody I actually can't believe I'm asking how to remove the black bezel around the tail light. For the life of me I have tried everything without smashing it off with a hammer to get it off can anyone shed some light on this please. -- Edited by Dtassie on Thursday 15th of August 2024 03:35:13 PM...

Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone converted a roundbar chain type WDH to an E2 roundbar sway control WDH? If so, could you provide opinions about the conversion, cost and performance. From this, or similar... To this...

budget · budget

Hi guys , Apologies for yet another question on this topic. recently I replaced my tow vehicle and with it a problem with stability has arisen. It is just a twitch and at times worries me. I have previously posted just now full information but this is the short version. Van and car are perfectly level ....

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Well what I thought would be a very simple task has turned to a rediculous cherade. I've just been to Jayco Adelaide to ask..... Q. What is the size and thread pattern of the wheel studs on our Van. A. We don't know. You'll have to get them measured. Serious ? Q. How much for a set of 15" Mags to suit our...

wizard1 · wizard1

Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://www.drive.com.au/news/speed-limiters-mandatory-new-cars-in-europe/

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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	45227	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Ways to run a 3 way fridge. (Preview) Taking delivery of a new van Monday week, it was sitting on the lot but new as a demo but is exactly what we want. I have been vanning for about 15 years and to date all on board fridges have bee 90 litre wired thru the 7 pin plug ( or so I thought ). When signing up they asked me if I needed a 12 pin plug added to whi...	Gonefishing1955	11	261	08:19 PM Sep 8, 2024 by TimTim
	Replacing Car stereo with this (Preview) Big advantage I can set it up in split screen mode, you could choose to have a third on GPS, another on rearview camera and Android Auto or any combination of ardroid apps like torque connectd to the OBDII port and maybe you could connect a TPM to declutter crop hanging off the windsreen/ dash. I might be a...	Gundog	3	186	04:34 PM Sep 8, 2024 by Gundog
	VOLTX LiFePO4 battery on sale (Preview) If anyone is looking to buy an inexpensive battery then these are back on sale through Woolworths.https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/pro ... a6KQowHDHAThey were at this price with Bunning last week before jumping in price. There have been some good reviews and tear downs of these batteries ot...	TimTim	6	195	11:45 AM Sep 8, 2024 by TimTim
	Solar Panel Mounting Pads Adhesive (Preview) G'day members, I was going to screw on my solar panels with Fasteners but has anyone used Sika 221 as was recommended to me. No holes which is ideal. Am told surface prep is very important if using adhesive. -- Edited by Dtassie on Sunday 1st of September 2024 10:13:02 AM	Dtassie	19	503	08:34 AM Sep 8, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	TPMS (Preview) This is my first post here but I have a look every day to see what is going on. I am thinking of putting a TPMS on my dual rear wheel motorhome and would appreciate any feedback on what brand to use. I will have flexible valve extensions so the rear valves will be accessible from the outside rim. Many thanks i...	ianlaw	12	743	11:58 AM Sep 5, 2024 by Big Mal
	Diesel heater problem..........help needed (Preview) We have a Webasto diesel heater installed a couple of months ago under a bench seat with a inlet for drawing air from inside in our MH. Over a period of 2 nights we accidentally operated the heater with an obstruction in front of the intake vent. The heater now works fine in every way, it turns on and heats a...	Farmhouse	25	2551	03:51 PM Sep 4, 2024 by Bushie1961
	Victron Energy set up Q's (Preview) G'day Dudes, dudesses. A coupla quick questions: My Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger user manual show's two types of set-up...Convertor mode and Charger mode. Being a Dummy I am having some difficulty understanding the difference, or what the convertor mode does. The set-up procedures for the two ar...	Paul and Pam on Tour	6	308	03:29 PM Sep 1, 2024 by TimTim
	Catch Can (Preview) I have a catch can fitted to our 76 Cruiser. It was fitted about 4 years ago and about 150 - 175,000 klms since. I noticed in the last 3 months I was blowing a lot of smoke after driving about 6 klms from cold. Eventually I took it to a diesel mechanic fearing the worst, either injectors or less likely pump...	GrumpyandHappy	7	446	08:50 AM Aug 31, 2024 by Dtassie
	Gentrax 12v 100ah LFP look alike (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has purchased a no brand Gentrax LiFePO4. They look identical to the blue Gentrax unit except for the lack of name. With an eBay coupon I could purchase for $212.00. This was enough to contact the seller (with a 99.9%, rating) and ask two questions A: what cells are in the box a...	67HR	11	455	07:09 PM Aug 29, 2024 by 67HR
	Charging for Dummies (Preview) G'day all, it's been some time since I sought some assistance on here...so, welcome me back! I have an issue...as many writers on here do. We have a Jayco Outback and, believe it or not we have had our Jayco Outback for 11 years and we have had no major issues at all!...That has to be a record..lol. Well min...	Paul and Pam on Tour	19	731	10:10 AM Aug 26, 2024 by Dick0
	3 Way Fridges ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi All I have a Thetford 3way fridge which seems to be absolutely useless on 12V. If I stop for lunch & open & close the fridge door a few times the temp shoots up to around 15°. Even without opening the fridge door at all the same thing happens after about 4hrs travelling. I've tried stopping &...	dundreamin	65	2711	01:57 PM Aug 22, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Light bar (Preview) Hi team, best/easiest place to tap in to loom for high beam for light bar on Colorado 2015.	mischief	6	459	09:27 AM Aug 19, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	Webasto Deisel Hetaer - On an Incline (Preview) Hi All, We have a Webasto Diesel heater that came with our Campervan. Best thing since sliced bread! I noticed on my trip last week though, that the heat output seemed a bit lower than previously. Or to put it another way, the van at night maintained 15C inside, whereas in the past 20C was easily possib...	RoboLB	6	505	01:37 PM Aug 17, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Rear Tailight Removal (Preview) Hello everybody I actually can't believe I'm asking how to remove the black bezel around the tail light. For the life of me I have tried everything without smashing it off with a hammer to get it off can anyone shed some light on this please. -- Edited by Dtassie on Thursday 15th of August 2024 03:35:13 PM...	Dtassie	7	416	12:32 PM Aug 16, 2024 by Dtassie
	WDH Chain to E2 Conversion (Preview) Has anyone converted a roundbar chain type WDH to an E2 roundbar sway control WDH? If so, could you provide opinions about the conversion, cost and performance. From this, or similar... To this...	Dick0	3	448	12:44 PM Aug 13, 2024 by Gundog
	Towing question (Preview) Hi guys , Apologies for yet another question on this topic. recently I replaced my tow vehicle and with it a problem with stability has arisen. It is just a twitch and at times worries me. I have previously posted just now full information but this is the short version. Van and car are perfectly level ....	budget	14	674	07:04 AM Aug 8, 2024 by Big Mal
	Jayco Journey Wheel studs. (Preview) Well what I thought would be a very simple task has turned to a rediculous cherade. I've just been to Jayco Adelaide to ask..... Q. What is the size and thread pattern of the wheel studs on our Van. A. We don't know. You'll have to get them measured. Serious ? Q. How much for a set of 15" Mags to suit our...	DUSTYRHODES	13	482	07:28 PM Aug 7, 2024 by TheHeaths
	Chassis number (Preview) Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.	wizard1	2	336	06:36 PM Aug 7, 2024 by wizard1
	Mandatory speed limiting (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/speed-limiters-mandatory-new-cars-in-europe/	Whenarewethere	23	1265	09:41 PM Aug 2, 2024 by darjak
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