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.

Montagu · Montagu

Has anyone fitted a concertina door to a Jayco Silverline between kitchen and bedroom

Aus-Kiwi · 4655

I have 3 deep cycle batteries to replace. Advised to remove battery charger and solar regulator fuses. Them all negative cables from batteries followed by positive cables. Then reverse this procedure when batteries in place. Starting with positive cables. Does this make sense.

wombat1948 · wombat1948

We have had trouble with the slide out from new it has been back to Jayco 3 times. We had another come look at it and they couldnt fix it either. The problem is sometimes it works then it jams and you have push it to get it back in. If someone in Adelaide noes someone who is good can you send me there details

nethergate · nethergate

Hey everyone, sorry I did a search but didn't get the answers I needed. I'm running a 240v bar fridge in my van and plan on buying a battery and inverter, my mate has a similar setup and his battery keeps dying, he talked to the guy at the camping shop and he says the current draw on a domestic fridge is too g...

jegog · jegog

Hi I just come across these products. Has anyone got any experience with using these products? https://www.witi.com.au/products/

Dicko1 · Dicko1

https://newatlas.com/energy/natron-sodium-ion-battery-production/-- Edited by Dicko1 on Tuesday 10th of May 2022 05:02:13 AM

Dick S · Dick S

Hope this fits within the rules of this group. Ive spent the past 6 winters poking around Aus in a Hilux motorhome with my wife - got to a lot of places, did a few laps. Its been great. In the odd hours on these trips Ive been mucking around with an iPhone app to help make our travels easier - essentially a to...

bobtrx · bobtrx

Just wondering if anyone has a view on caravan gas bottle regulator that auto changes to other bottle in twin bottle setup when one goes empty. I usually look at frig indicator and change when frig stops (always at night) Mate has gauges on gas bottle with mixed results. The regulator I have read about i...

NELLSBELLS · NELLSBELLS

HI, Just needing some information if possible. Our van is losing 240v power only on the lights. The power points are still working, the tv is working but not the aerial, the range hood and the fridge are not working. The fridge did go under water during the floods however it has been working fine sinc...

Paulp · Paulp

Would like feedback on anybody has the "Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries" and how they rate them aprox $1730 Specs Nominal Voltage12VNominal Capacity (20HR)340AHDimensionLength: 522 ±3mm (20.55 inches) Width: 268 ±2mm (10.55inches) Container Height: 220 ±2mm (8.66 inches) Total...

TimTim · TimTim

Hi all, Has anyone recently installed security cameras and motion detectors in or outside their van. We started a trip up north on Sunday and stopped at my sons in Bulimba Brisbane on Tuesday. Parked the caravan in his front yard with my Pajero Sport next to it. My wifes sister is over from the UK so we w...

rgren2 · rgren2

It is a well known topic to never use the towball for a snatch recovery, but, a snatch recovery doesnt always mean a twenty meter run up. Just a gentle forward move should be sufficient. If a snatch strap was not to be used, just a normal recovery strap with no kinetic energy, would not the forces be the sam...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/driving-interstate-in-an-electric-vehicle/

Clums · Clums

I own a cruise liner A Van and the front boot get a lot of condensation that drips into boot. Does anyone know how I can stop this?

kdazz · kdazz

Hello all, has anyone got an i-Logic 4g internet booster and if so do they work ???

oldbloke · oldbloke

I've been thinking. (yes I know that's dangerous) As we all know a WDH transfers/distributes weight from the rear axle of the tug to the other axles. This means the overall mass is spread more evenly over all of the tyres. And improves safety. I think this could have other advantages apart from co...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

Been thinking of getting one of these because they are compact and sit on top of your dashboard. Only want it to monitor my auto transmission temperatures. I've read that they are compatible with my Volvo XC90. But is it hard and complicated to program it to the car? I've heard that it is a bit tricky? ...

Bass · Bass

Help me please as i'm pulling my hair out. ( am saving up my pennies to replace it with a 3 way fridge. ) On 240v i don't give a dam cause we are in van parks BUT 12v OMG. Today for example cold 13 Degrees 240v not plugged in and sunny. I now have 480 watts solar 2 x 120ahr batteries the fridge on 12v running on and o...

Dougwe · Dougwe

No WDH needed here. This bloke has it all sorted.

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	STICKY: Techies' Corner (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	26	31136	01:46 PM Dec 11, 2021 by jeepnudger
	Concertina Door (Preview) Has anyone fitted a concertina door to a Jayco Silverline between kitchen and bedroom	Montagu	16	189	10:45 PM May 22, 2022 by iana
	Battery replacement procedure (Preview) I have 3 deep cycle batteries to replace. Advised to remove battery charger and solar regulator fuses. Them all negative cables from batteries followed by positive cables. Then reverse this procedure when batteries in place. Starting with positive cables. Does this make sense.	4655	2	222	09:10 PM May 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	How to fix a slide out on a Jayco Optium (Preview) We have had trouble with the slide out from new it has been back to Jayco 3 times. We had another come look at it and they couldnt fix it either. The problem is sometimes it works then it jams and you have push it to get it back in. If someone in Adelaide noes someone who is good can you send me there details	wombat1948	2	185	05:19 PM May 20, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	240v fridge off battery (Preview) Hey everyone, sorry I did a search but didn't get the answers I needed. I'm running a 240v bar fridge in my van and plan on buying a battery and inverter, my mate has a similar setup and his battery keeps dying, he talked to the guy at the camping shop and he says the current draw on a domestic fridge is too g...	nethergate	19	453	09:33 PM May 19, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan WiFi Security and towing (Preview) Hi I just come across these products. Has anyone got any experience with using these products? https://www.witi.com.au/products/	jegog	8	345	04:34 PM May 18, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Another new battery. (Preview) https://newatlas.com/energy/natron-sodium-ion-battery-production/-- Edited by Dicko1 on Tuesday 10th of May 2022 05:02:13 AM	Dicko1	8	585	03:41 PM May 17, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Effortless automatic trip logger (Preview) Hope this fits within the rules of this group. Ive spent the past 6 winters poking around Aus in a Hilux motorhome with my wife - got to a lot of places, did a few laps. Its been great. In the odd hours on these trips Ive been mucking around with an iPhone app to help make our travels easier - essentially a to...	Dick S	13	546	02:39 PM May 16, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	gas bottle auto changeover regulator (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has a view on caravan gas bottle regulator that auto changes to other bottle in twin bottle setup when one goes empty. I usually look at frig indicator and change when frig stops (always at night) Mate has gauges on gas bottle with mixed results. The regulator I have read about i...	bobtrx	10	692	09:26 AM May 14, 2022 by Brenda and Alan
	240v fault (Preview) HI, Just needing some information if possible. Our van is losing 240v power only on the lights. The power points are still working, the tv is working but not the aerial, the range hood and the fridge are not working. The fridge did go under water during the floods however it has been working fine sinc...	NELLSBELLS	9	361	09:40 AM May 13, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries should I Buy (Preview) Would like feedback on anybody has the "Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries" and how they rate them aprox $1730 Specs Nominal Voltage12VNominal Capacity (20HR)340AHDimensionLength: 522 ±3mm (20.55 inches) Width: 268 ±2mm (10.55inches) Container Height: 220 ±2mm (8.66 inches) Total...	Paulp	24	763	09:27 PM May 12, 2022 by yobarr
	Security cameras and motion detectors (Preview) Hi all, Has anyone recently installed security cameras and motion detectors in or outside their van. We started a trip up north on Sunday and stopped at my sons in Bulimba Brisbane on Tuesday. Parked the caravan in his front yard with my Pajero Sport next to it. My wifes sister is over from the UK so we w...	TimTim	25	1057	08:16 PM May 12, 2022 by yobarr
	Using a towball for recovery ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It is a well known topic to never use the towball for a snatch recovery, but, a snatch recovery doesnt always mean a twenty meter run up. Just a gentle forward move should be sufficient. If a snatch strap was not to be used, just a normal recovery strap with no kinetic energy, would not the forces be the sam...	rgren2	44	1393	12:46 PM May 12, 2022 by oldbloke
	EV Cars a journey. (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/driving-interstate-in-an-electric-vehicle/	Gundog	10	389	10:50 AM May 12, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Condensation in a van (Preview) I own a cruise liner A Van and the front boot get a lot of condensation that drips into boot. Does anyone know how I can stop this?	Clums	27	1113	11:32 AM May 8, 2022 by Clums
	internet booster (Preview) Hello all, has anyone got an i-Logic 4g internet booster and if so do they work ???	kdazz	18	906	11:44 PM May 7, 2022 by vk6gmd
	Improving traction in mud with a WDH ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I've been thinking. (yes I know that's dangerous) As we all know a WDH transfers/distributes weight from the rear axle of the tug to the other axles. This means the overall mass is spread more evenly over all of the tyres. And improves safety. I think this could have other advantages apart from co...	oldbloke	86	1683	09:33 AM May 6, 2022 by Hitting the road
	scangauge 2 aust version ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Been thinking of getting one of these because they are compact and sit on top of your dashboard. Only want it to monitor my auto transmission temperatures. I've read that they are compatible with my Volvo XC90. But is it hard and complicated to program it to the car? I've heard that it is a bit tricky? ...	Bulldozer	32	963	12:47 AM May 6, 2022 by Bulldozer
	Compressor Fridge. ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (Preview) Help me please as i'm pulling my hair out. ( am saving up my pennies to replace it with a 3 way fridge. ) On 240v i don't give a dam cause we are in van parks BUT 12v OMG. Today for example cold 13 Degrees 240v not plugged in and sunny. I now have 480 watts solar 2 x 120ahr batteries the fridge on 12v running on and o...	Bass	181	8778	04:11 PM May 5, 2022 by Bass
	Finally, a clever traveler. (Preview) No WDH needed here. This bloke has it all sorted.	Dougwe	15	723	08:46 AM May 4, 2022 by Jaahn
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