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.

edmond morris · edmond morris

Hi All Nomads, looking for some advice. we have a 2013 supreme executive and the grey plastic infill for the rubber window seal has shrunk due the effects of the sun. i am looking for anyone who can supply this. it is 23mm wide with a slight concave/convex shape. it is referred to as either plastic insert...

Koala13 · Koala13

Hi all, new to vanning, or at least will be in May. I'll be towing a 16' Jayco Poptop with a 2016 Holden Calais and was wondering what type of mirrors would best suit. I'm not really keen on the strap around the door type. Appreciate any advise given.

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. I recently had a mechanic remove a ED33 engine from my Nissan Civilian and replace it with an fd33t turbo engine. I upgraded the turbo to a Garret but only slightly bigger, installed an intercooler, had the injectors reconditioned, put in a nice new dump pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust. Mechani...

TRW · TRW

Morning all, New member - joined yesterday. A mate has asked me to look at his CF50 which ceased operating on 240v. Have read lots of interesting posts on this and other sites but I am specifically trying to obtain a copy of the CF50 schematic diagram. If anyone can steer me the right way I would be most app...

carpaidiem · carpaidiem

WE have a Saphir AC. Now 2 years old. when we first got it, it was great. Now absolute rubbish its forgotten its an AC and supposed to cool, it just blows medico air.It was still under its 2 year warranty when I contacted Truma, they said had to take it to an authorized dealer here in Adelaide. The dealer kep...

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All just wondering what wifi devices you are using while travelling (on telstra network) or do you just hotspot from phones?

Weven · Weven

Hi, looking for advice on an Inverter to run my Foxtel Box, 4g Modem (12v 1amp) and Asus WiFi Router (19v max 1.75amp), those are the spec's I know, however not sure of the power usage for the Foxtel IQ4. I do not intend to use the inverter for any other device. Thanks.

yobarr · yobarr

My eyesight may not be what it once was,but this van looks to be severely unbalanced? If I am not wrong,the rear overhang,or distance from rear axis to rear extremity of the van must be less than the distance from the rear axis to the front of the load area? (front of van body).Looks to me that this is not t...

redrain · redrain

still looking and kinda leaning to duel axel not just because the size im thinking would be duel but kida like the idea in case of a flat as assume could still move a little bit to get to a park area or am i wrong?

AndyCaro · AndyCaro

When the power button is pressed to turn it on, the interior light and a temp led on the front both briefy flash but the fridge doesn't stay on. You can hear a relay click too. It has done this before but came right but no longer. Have checked the earths and power to the circuit board etc. Anyone had the probl...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

What are the recommended output settings for around town say 60 kph. and for say highway settings at say 95 kph. In both cases towing with a 2.6 tonne loaded 4 door ute. and a 2 tonne loaded van. Sealed roads in both cases. My controller paperwork refers to Sync control and Output control but no other sp...

PeterD · PeterD

Hi folks, I have noted that when someone types a URL into a message it does not present itself as a clickable link. To open the link you need to highlight it, copy it and paste it into the address line. Links inserted properly using the link tool still work OK for me. The problem only occurs on this forum, no...

Macca70 · Macca70

Our Dometic aircon (2012) unit worked fine in December 2020, yesterday nothing, no orange led, horror stories on the net, 80kms to the nearest possible repairer. Now, yes I have some electronics knowledge, no I am not licensed, no I am not a aircon technician, I hope that covers all the naysayers. So I...

ilcag · ilcag

hi all anybody have any knowledge about these fridges I have a new avida esperence when the fridge is on 12v ( I prefer to have on manual ) with engine running all's good turn off engine and a red light on fridge flashes , leave it like this and check the house voltage and there is no drop , indicating to me t...

Gundog · Gundog

This morning the single powerr point in the bathroom of the van decided not to work, after investigation I found the power point is a CMS plug and play type power point, are one of the two plugs on the back of the power point was loose, a quick had push and the plug was reseated and power was restored. After a...

vantecho · vantecho

Hi, Has anybody got one of the new Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioners? We have one and think that the internal air fan noise is louder than it should be. We would like to know whether other people are having the same problem. They are promoted as having as one of their features, "Extremely quiet o...

Weven · Weven

here.https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/satellite-dishes-for-caravans

Stl · Stl

Hi, I've checked all previous posts but, my D2 ( only been used for at the most 6 hours) stopped working and now won't start, blows white smoke. I've replaced the glow plug, glow plug screen, cleaned the filter on the pump and replaced the inline fuel filter as well. I've stripped it completely down and n...

Cupie · Cupie

Just got an eMail containing this article ..... not sure if it is new information but it is the first that I've heard about it ... At least its from the Japs & not the Chinese .. but I'm certain that they will soon follow with their own knock off. Here's a dissenting view https://insideevs.com/ne...

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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	25	27710	10:37 PM Sep 28, 2020 by jeepnudger
	window seal infills (Preview) Hi All Nomads, looking for some advice. we have a 2013 supreme executive and the grey plastic infill for the rubber window seal has shrunk due the effects of the sun. i am looking for anyone who can supply this. it is 23mm wide with a slight concave/convex shape. it is referred to as either plastic insert...	edmond morris	3	170	12:22 PM Jan 25, 2021 by edmond morris
	Mirrors (Preview) Hi all, new to vanning, or at least will be in May. I'll be towing a 16' Jayco Poptop with a 2016 Holden Calais and was wondering what type of mirrors would best suit. I'm not really keen on the strap around the door type. Appreciate any advise given.	Koala13	14	341	12:05 PM Jan 25, 2021 by watsea
	No power after turbo engine install (Preview) Hi everyone. I recently had a mechanic remove a ED33 engine from my Nissan Civilian and replace it with an fd33t turbo engine. I upgraded the turbo to a Garret but only slightly bigger, installed an intercooler, had the injectors reconditioned, put in a nice new dump pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust. Mechani...	tuggersbmx	7	209	10:42 PM Jan 24, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Waeco CF50 240/12v fridge (Preview) Morning all, New member - joined yesterday. A mate has asked me to look at his CF50 which ceased operating on 240v. Have read lots of interesting posts on this and other sites but I am specifically trying to obtain a copy of the CF50 schematic diagram. If anyone can steer me the right way I would be most app...	TRW	5	146	05:59 PM Jan 24, 2021 by DeBe
	Truma Saphir AC (Preview) WE have a Saphir AC. Now 2 years old. when we first got it, it was great. Now absolute rubbish its forgotten its an AC and supposed to cool, it just blows medico air.It was still under its 2 year warranty when I contacted Truma, they said had to take it to an authorized dealer here in Adelaide. The dealer kep...	carpaidiem	1	75	01:18 PM Jan 24, 2021 by Mamil
	Wi fi device (Preview) Hi All just wondering what wifi devices you are using while travelling (on telstra network) or do you just hotspot from phones?	Caravan Happy	14	662	12:43 PM Jan 24, 2021 by Weven
	Inverter Advice (Preview) Hi, looking for advice on an Inverter to run my Foxtel Box, 4g Modem (12v 1amp) and Asus WiFi Router (19v max 1.75amp), those are the spec's I know, however not sure of the power usage for the Foxtel IQ4. I do not intend to use the inverter for any other device. Thanks.	Weven	3	175	12:28 PM Jan 24, 2021 by Weven
	Illegal van? (Preview) My eyesight may not be what it once was,but this van looks to be severely unbalanced? If I am not wrong,the rear overhang,or distance from rear axis to rear extremity of the van must be less than the distance from the rear axis to the front of the load area? (front of van body).Looks to me that this is not t...	yobarr	22	1130	02:02 PM Jan 23, 2021 by oxleigh
	duel or single axel (Preview) still looking and kinda leaning to duel axel not just because the size im thinking would be duel but kida like the idea in case of a flat as assume could still move a little bit to get to a park area or am i wrong?	redrain	13	493	08:57 PM Jan 22, 2021 by Eaglemax
	Problem with Dometic RM2455 fridge (Preview) When the power button is pressed to turn it on, the interior light and a temp led on the front both briefy flash but the fridge doesn't stay on. You can hear a relay click too. It has done this before but came right but no longer. Have checked the earths and power to the circuit board etc. Anyone had the probl...	AndyCaro	6	321	05:21 PM Jan 21, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Electric Brakes on Van /Trailer. (Preview) What are the recommended output settings for around town say 60 kph. and for say highway settings at say 95 kph. In both cases towing with a 2.6 tonne loaded 4 door ute. and a 2 tonne loaded van. Sealed roads in both cases. My controller paperwork refers to Sync control and Output control but no other sp...	Haji-Baba	9	528	09:02 PM Jan 20, 2021 by Haji-Baba
	Internet link problems in the forums (Preview) Hi folks, I have noted that when someone types a URL into a message it does not present itself as a clickable link. To open the link you need to highlight it, copy it and paste it into the address line. Links inserted properly using the link tool still work OK for me. The problem only occurs on this forum, no...	PeterD	14	346	03:56 PM Jan 20, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Dometic B3000 airconditioner (Preview) Our Dometic aircon (2012) unit worked fine in December 2020, yesterday nothing, no orange led, horror stories on the net, 80kms to the nearest possible repairer. Now, yes I have some electronics knowledge, no I am not licensed, no I am not a aircon technician, I hope that covers all the naysayers. So I...	Macca70	3	128	09:32 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	dometic 3 way 180lt fridge (Preview) hi all anybody have any knowledge about these fridges I have a new avida esperence when the fridge is on 12v ( I prefer to have on manual ) with engine running all's good turn off engine and a red light on fridge flashes , leave it like this and check the house voltage and there is no drop , indicating to me t...	ilcag	16	1467	05:26 PM Jan 19, 2021 by Dick0
	Power Point I thought was dead. (Preview) This morning the single powerr point in the bathroom of the van decided not to work, after investigation I found the power point is a CMS plug and play type power point, are one of the two plugs on the back of the power point was loose, a quick had push and the plug was reseated and power was restored. After a...	Gundog	25	690	04:50 PM Jan 19, 2021 by Gundog
	New Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioner (Preview) Hi, Has anybody got one of the new Dometic Harrier Inverter Air Conditioners? We have one and think that the internal air fan noise is louder than it should be. We would like to know whether other people are having the same problem. They are promoted as having as one of their features, "Extremely quiet o...	vantecho	17	6215	04:48 PM Jan 19, 2021 by Gundog
	Foxtel Antenna Fittings. (Preview) here.https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/satellite-dishes-for-caravans	Weven	2	140	08:31 PM Jan 17, 2021 by Weven
	Eberspacher won't start (Preview) Hi, I've checked all previous posts but, my D2 ( only been used for at the most 6 hours) stopped working and now won't start, blows white smoke. I've replaced the glow plug, glow plug screen, cleaned the filter on the pump and replaced the inline fuel filter as well. I've stripped it completely down and n...	Stl	8	364	08:36 AM Jan 16, 2021 by Jaybird
	Electric Vehicles - Yet another 'BreakThrough'? (Preview) Just got an eMail containing this article ..... not sure if it is new information but it is the first that I've heard about it ... At least its from the Japs & not the Chinese .. but I'm certain that they will soon follow with their own knock off. Here's a dissenting view https://insideevs.com/ne...	Cupie	20	584	08:53 PM Jan 15, 2021 by Whenarewethere
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