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.

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are putting our van in to storage for a few months ,I am asking what is the best way to store the cassette,give it a good clean with cassette cleaner and what next?Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any response Trevor and Jackie

ChinH · ChinH

Hi, nice to meet you all. I'm currently having issues with my Waeco CF35. It's currently running on 12v but when plugged into my car however it won't run when plugged into 240v. I have opened up the cooler and have identified 2 circuit boards and have attached them. Which one of these boards do I need to re...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I received a Technical bulletin from Lithium Labs as a previous customer, about continuous use above 100A from their battery powerpacks.As these have an internal fuse that limits current to 125A continuous and ~250 for 10 seconds, if you use more that those currents the fuse will blow. They offe...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Having now a lovely Roll Out Awning, we have the flap to roll up to a neat gutter. Does any one have experience of just how long the clips which are used to shape the flap last? Cheers - Ian

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi. I'm nearly at the point of either upgrading my ED33 1988 civilian engine with a turbo / exhaust/ Intercooler or looking at total engine swap. Has anyone swapped out the ED33 engine for a something else? TD42 maybe? Any thoughts / help apreciated. If I could go back in time I would have bought a T...

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking an accurate chart of the state of charge for my second battery. Ive had a bit of look around and it doesnt appear that there is a consistent number.

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi. My civilian (88) has a hole at the very top of the front pipe, just before the exhaust outlet from the engine. It's about 1cm wide and 5mm long. Would this cause quite a big loss in power? I know it would effect the bus but how much is the question. Bus is VERY slow. Ed33

Dryland · Dryland

HI All, Just after a bit of advice. I currently have the wiring and Anderson plug on my vehicle to send power to a battery in my van. I now wish to also put a secondary battery in my car. Must I run a new wire to the car battery or can i just splice in to the existing Anderson wire and be able to charge all batterie...

Cathie295 · Cathie295

Hi all, My husband and I have just purchased our first motor home, it is a 2007 Ford Transit Winnebago. There are 2 solar panels on the roof and and inverter with 2 deep-cycle batteries. I don't know the sizes of any of these items yet as we don't get to pick up our baby until Saturday. The sellers have to...

RV freewind · RV freewind

Would anyone know the water tank/ water heater and toilet capacities for a 2004 Winnebago Freewind. I have tried Winnebago Australia with no success.

eric2011 · eric2011

Looking to get a small vehicle and tow behind the Ducato MH. Any advise from people who currently do it

BURGS · BURGS

Just a question may be some one can answer .Can you change a interior dome light that has a horse shoe shape bulb with a led without buying the complete light. Kind regards in advance Burgs

Hetho · Hetho

Good Evening All. My Camec 4 seasons hatch has started leaking in the corners facing the storm fronts that we are experiencing at the moment. We have had some very heavy squalls accompanied with severe wilds; Mandurah WA in the last few weeks. At first I thought the rain was bouncing off the roof and ent...

jrk36 · jrk36

My recently purchased 2006 Jayco Conquest users Fiat Ducato 2.8 turbo diesel mechanics. The power steering fluid is on the minimum mark and the book says to use Tutela GI/A fluid. I can't get that, so what is an equivalent that will mix with it? Thanks folks

RV freewind · RV freewind

Does anyone know where I can get a workshop manual for a 2003 Ford Transit. I am located near Newcastle NSW.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

How do people connect the suitable wire, like 6B&S, to controller? Also why are the controller screws flat rather than phillips? Aussie Paul

Geezer · Geezer

Hi all, we have a 2019 2wd MUX and currently tow a 1969 Viscount weighing 1300kg fully loaded. I am finding the transmission tunnel in drivers footwell is getting hot on my left leg which concerns me as we are upgrading to a Crusader caravan which will be approx 2800kg fully loaded. Has anyone had any tra...

iana · iana

Inlet and exhaust are clear. Activating the start sequence, I get thick white smoke out the exhaust. Would that be vapor from the fuel injector, or is it vapor from being subject to heat from the igniter ? igniter and screen are clean.

Oscarthegrouch · Oscarthegrouch

Hi everyone, whats the best caravan cover brands, Im looking for quality, thanks in advance.

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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	24	26327	10:19 AM Feb 26, 2019 by Gary and Barb
	Dometic cassette (Preview) We are putting our van in to storage for a few months ,I am asking what is the best way to store the cassette,give it a good clean with cassette cleaner and what next?Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any response Trevor and Jackie	Trevor law	1	12	09:45 PM Jul 8, 2020 by Possum3
	WAECO CF35 fridge running on 12v, dead on 240v WAECO CF35 Cooler fridge portable 12v 240v (Preview) Hi, nice to meet you all. I'm currently having issues with my Waeco CF35. It's currently running on 12v but when plugged into my car however it won't run when plugged into 240v. I have opened up the cooler and have identified 2 circuit boards and have attached them. Which one of these boards do I need to re...	ChinH	2	30	09:30 PM Jul 8, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Inverter current draw for running a 240V inverter. Potential over draw for Lithium batteries internal protection ! (Preview) Hi I received a Technical bulletin from Lithium Labs as a previous customer, about continuous use above 100A from their battery powerpacks.As these have an internal fuse that limits current to 125A continuous and ~250 for 10 seconds, if you use more that those currents the fuse will blow. They offe...	Jaahn	19	359	06:00 PM Jul 8, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Rain Water collection clips for Awnings and longevity of such (Preview) Having now a lovely Roll Out Awning, we have the flap to roll up to a neat gutter. Does any one have experience of just how long the clips which are used to shape the flap last? Cheers - Ian	Mobi Condo	6	317	01:09 AM Jul 8, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	Civilian ED33 swap for TD42 (Preview) Hi. I'm nearly at the point of either upgrading my ED33 1988 civilian engine with a turbo / exhaust/ Intercooler or looking at total engine swap. Has anyone swapped out the ED33 engine for a something else? TD42 maybe? Any thoughts / help apreciated. If I could go back in time I would have bought a T...	tuggersbmx	15	319	08:38 PM Jul 8, 2020 by tuggersbmx
	Battery SoC (Preview) Im looking an accurate chart of the state of charge for my second battery. Ive had a bit of look around and it doesnt appear that there is a consistent number.	Ger08	7	302	10:47 PM Jul 4, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Hole in exhaust (Preview) Hi. My civilian (88) has a hole at the very top of the front pipe, just before the exhaust outlet from the engine. It's about 1cm wide and 5mm long. Would this cause quite a big loss in power? I know it would effect the bus but how much is the question. Bus is VERY slow. Ed33	tuggersbmx	23	465	06:53 PM Jul 8, 2020 by tuggersbmx
	Secondary Battery in Vehicle (Preview) HI All, Just after a bit of advice. I currently have the wiring and Anderson plug on my vehicle to send power to a battery in my van. I now wish to also put a secondary battery in my car. Must I run a new wire to the car battery or can i just splice in to the existing Anderson wire and be able to charge all batterie...	Dryland	7	285	04:04 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Cupie
	Newby wanting off-grid advice (Preview) Hi all, My husband and I have just purchased our first motor home, it is a 2007 Ford Transit Winnebago. There are 2 solar panels on the roof and and inverter with 2 deep-cycle batteries. I don't know the sizes of any of these items yet as we don't get to pick up our baby until Saturday. The sellers have to...	Cathie295	9	476	04:27 PM Jul 1, 2020 by Jaahn
	Winnebago specs. (Preview) Would anyone know the water tank/ water heater and toilet capacities for a 2004 Winnebago Freewind. I have tried Winnebago Australia with no success.	RV freewind	2	203	05:50 PM Jun 30, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Flat towing (Preview) Looking to get a small vehicle and tow behind the Ducato MH. Any advise from people who currently do it	eric2011	3	312	07:07 PM Jun 29, 2020 by Steel Dog
	Interior dome lights (Preview) Just a question may be some one can answer .Can you change a interior dome light that has a horse shoe shape bulb with a led without buying the complete light. Kind regards in advance Burgs	BURGS	3	215	10:21 PM Jun 28, 2020 by BURGS
	Leaking Camec 4 seasons hatch. (Preview) Good Evening All. My Camec 4 seasons hatch has started leaking in the corners facing the storm fronts that we are experiencing at the moment. We have had some very heavy squalls accompanied with severe wilds; Mandurah WA in the last few weeks. At first I thought the rain was bouncing off the roof and ent...	Hetho	4	198	03:08 PM Jun 30, 2020 by Possum3
	Fiat Ducato 2.8 power steering fluid? (Preview) My recently purchased 2006 Jayco Conquest users Fiat Ducato 2.8 turbo diesel mechanics. The power steering fluid is on the minimum mark and the book says to use Tutela GI/A fluid. I can't get that, so what is an equivalent that will mix with it? Thanks folks	jrk36	4	165	09:42 AM Jun 30, 2020 by jrk36
	Service manual. (Preview) Does anyone know where I can get a workshop manual for a 2003 Ford Transit. I am located near Newcastle NSW.	RV freewind	7	262	04:26 PM Jun 29, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Solar regulator holes not large enough for correct size wire!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) How do people connect the suitable wire, like 6B&S, to controller? Also why are the controller screws flat rather than phillips? Aussie Paul	aussie_paul	22	491	06:07 PM Jun 30, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	2wd transmission overheating (Preview) Hi all, we have a 2019 2wd MUX and currently tow a 1969 Viscount weighing 1300kg fully loaded. I am finding the transmission tunnel in drivers footwell is getting hot on my left leg which concerns me as we are upgrading to a Crusader caravan which will be approx 2800kg fully loaded. Has anyone had any tra...	Geezer	26	584	01:54 PM Jul 2, 2020 by yobarr
	Problems with a diesel heater. (Preview) Inlet and exhaust are clear. Activating the start sequence, I get thick white smoke out the exhaust. Would that be vapor from the fuel injector, or is it vapor from being subject to heat from the igniter ? igniter and screen are clean.	iana	22	512	10:02 AM Jul 2, 2020 by elliemike
	Caravan Cover (Preview) Hi everyone, whats the best caravan cover brands, Im looking for quality, thanks in advance.	Oscarthegrouch	12	350	11:26 AM Jul 2, 2020 by jontee
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