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.

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all my new ammeter/voltmeter arrived with no instructions. See pics please. A previous one (different wiring) burnt out. TESTING ON BENCH WITH 9V BATTERY ---- If I connect large red and small red to + battery,,, AND large black to - battery it shows,,, 000 volts and about 5.4A WITH NO SHUT CONNEC...

sspeat · sspeat

Good morning folks, I am in Brisbane, looking to buy a 2nd hand motorhome. Can you suggest rv inspectors in Brisbane? Regards Stuart

Shmiko58 · Shmiko58

I have a LC200 Series cruiser GXL 2017 and want to upgrade the GPS and toyota want $325 for the upgrade. I said that I did'nt want a whole new unit, all I wanted was an upgrade. Does any one know of any aftermarket upgrades? Regards

Wimma · Wimma

Hi. Looking at a basic dual battery setup in a Trailblazer (Colorado 7), and believe I need some help. Last time I did this was in an old vehicle 10+ years ago, and I see a lot of "*Will not work on vehicles with smart alternators " now. I assume the current model trailblazer has a smart alternator? Can Hold...

Jimbo49 · Jimbo49

We have just purchased a second hand caravan fitted with a Dometic b3000 air conditioner and are thinking about getting an inverter generator. I contacted Dometic and they informed me that a 3.5kva generator is required but it must be able to supply 28 amps for at least 150 milliseconds to start the ai...

mezza56 · mezza56

our pump hammers away like woody woodpecker , been doing some reading up for a fix , one was to install a bypass back to the tanks , well I have run three taps simitaneously and it still happens . Another suggestion was to get a smaller capac pump thet will be a last alternative any other ideas ?

terrola · terrola

wondering if you can buy the jockey wheel clamp handle with the thread not the al-ko one with red handle because its bigger and does not fit thanks

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi Caravaners, just thought I would share this I had to take our oven out off the caravan to change out a thermocouple that wasn't working when the oven was removed I found the plastic edging had been burnt due to the heat off one off the gas rings looks to me like a design fault by Coromal to have fitted th...

button · button

hi all I would like to fit a soft start unit to my aircommand ibis3 air conditioner can anyone tell me how much they cost and the best place to get one. thanks glenlee

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi , hope someone can help me , in our van we have 4 of the 12v cig lighter type plugs into which we put ucb type connectors they have be working as I have charged the phone several times this week. Last night I plugged the tv into the wineguard socket and it blew the fuse. i have replaced the fuse and theres 12v...

jab160 · jab160

Hello folks......i'm chasing feedback as to a great 12V unit, many to choose from, but "which" is the better ????......russ

Ron-D · Ron-D

Bought a new van 3 years ago modern wind up aerial ,works very well most areas ,but no vertical signals unless I can climb up on the roof remove a bolt and turn it up ,my travelling buddy has the modern winguard on his new van and its no better then mine,my brother in law has an old pop top and a happy wanderer T...

AlexB · AlexB

Hi, it will be a while before my 14' Journey arrives and thought with the brochures that they included a microwave. Apparently not, not even as an option. Thankfully Aldi had a 20 litre model on clearance for $39.95 and picked one up. Now need advice on how to mount it firmly for travel Any ideas????? Tha...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi, We are having trouble with interference in the form of pixelization and sound breakup. I happens when I run the 12 V exhaust fans in the toilet or shower. I could put up with that but I have just recently bought a re-chargeable 8" fan and this also causes the problem whether its running of any power sou...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

Should the tires/wheels on my duel axle be balance?

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all after 11 years the hard black "plastic" (a loose term as I think its a form of hard black plastic) wheel arch surround has started to fade and is in poor condition along the top from sun damage. Is there anyone with industry experience or a successful rejuvenation of the plastic. any help apprec...

jab160 · jab160

We run 2 engels ( 1 as freezer, other fridge ) both within those insulated travel bags.....great......NO, the other day i needed to pull the freezer one out of the vehicle, all good, once out i removed "the bag". the freezer was swimming in wet condensation on all sides, the water was trapped between th...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Whilst boiling away in the summer sun I was thinking about investing in a car cover for the tug. I have been told that all I need to do is cover the windows as the paint is treated to withstand UV. I was also informed that some covers let in UV in. Also I was told that after the covers get a bit dirty they cause m...

Itchyfeet Pete · Itchyfeet Pete

I would appreciate any suggestions on the possible cause of a peculiar problem with the fridge in our camper. It's a two way 12vDC/240vAC Waeco CR110. When plugged in to 240vAC it works a treat, drops the freezer temperature from 25 to -10 degrees in one hour. Running on 12vDC off the auxiliary batter...

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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	21	20735	07:24 AM Sep 13, 2018 by always on the road
	HELP PLEASE FOR WIRING SMALL DIGITAL VOTMETER/AMMETER (Preview) Hi all my new ammeter/voltmeter arrived with no instructions. See pics please. A previous one (different wiring) burnt out. TESTING ON BENCH WITH 9V BATTERY ---- If I connect large red and small red to + battery,,, AND large black to - battery it shows,,, 000 volts and about 5.4A WITH NO SHUT CONNEC...	Baz421	2	76	09:38 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Baz421
	Motorhome Pre-purchase inspection (Preview) Good morning folks, I am in Brisbane, looking to buy a 2nd hand motorhome. Can you suggest rv inspectors in Brisbane? Regards Stuart	sspeat	1	79	02:00 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Possum3
	After market GPS upgrade for LC200 Series cruiser (Preview) I have a LC200 Series cruiser GXL 2017 and want to upgrade the GPS and toyota want $325 for the upgrade. I said that I did'nt want a whole new unit, all I wanted was an upgrade. Does any one know of any aftermarket upgrades? Regards	Shmiko58	3	157	11:55 AM Jan 16, 2019 by Craig1
	Holden Colorado 7 / Trailblazer wiring for dual battery (Preview) Hi. Looking at a basic dual battery setup in a Trailblazer (Colorado 7), and believe I need some help. Last time I did this was in an old vehicle 10+ years ago, and I see a lot of "*Will not work on vehicles with smart alternators " now. I assume the current model trailblazer has a smart alternator? Can Hold...	Wimma	4	160	04:03 PM Jan 15, 2019 by Wimma
	Dometic b3000 air conditioner (Preview) We have just purchased a second hand caravan fitted with a Dometic b3000 air conditioner and are thinking about getting an inverter generator. I contacted Dometic and they informed me that a 3.5kva generator is required but it must be able to supply 28 amps for at least 150 milliseconds to start the ai...	Jimbo49	3	135	07:47 AM Jan 15, 2019 by Possum3
	12 v water pump (Preview) our pump hammers away like woody woodpecker , been doing some reading up for a fix , one was to install a bypass back to the tanks , well I have run three taps simitaneously and it still happens . Another suggestion was to get a smaller capac pump thet will be a last alternative any other ideas ?	mezza56	6	234	06:29 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Baz421
	jockey wheel clamp handle (Preview) wondering if you can buy the jockey wheel clamp handle with the thread not the al-ko one with red handle because its bigger and does not fit thanks	terrola	7	401	02:07 PM Jan 15, 2019 by blaze
	Potential to cause caraavan fire (Preview) Hi Caravaners, just thought I would share this I had to take our oven out off the caravan to change out a thermocouple that wasn't working when the oven was removed I found the plastic edging had been burnt due to the heat off one off the gas rings looks to me like a design fault by Coromal to have fitted th...	Bukhouse	3	476	07:24 PM Jan 11, 2019 by Possum3
	caravan air conditioner (Preview) hi all I would like to fit a soft start unit to my aircommand ibis3 air conditioner can anyone tell me how much they cost and the best place to get one. thanks glenlee	button	7	466	08:47 AM Jan 14, 2019 by Ron-D
	12v tv connection (Preview) Hi , hope someone can help me , in our van we have 4 of the 12v cig lighter type plugs into which we put ucb type connectors they have be working as I have charged the phone several times this week. Last night I plugged the tv into the wineguard socket and it blew the fuse. i have replaced the fuse and theres 12v...	mezza56	8	431	08:44 PM Jan 15, 2019 by PeterD
	best 12V colour TV (Preview) Hello folks......i'm chasing feedback as to a great 12V unit, many to choose from, but "which" is the better ????......russ	jab160	7	409	04:31 PM Jan 10, 2019 by PeterD
	Low Tec tv aerials (Preview) Bought a new van 3 years ago modern wind up aerial ,works very well most areas ,but no vertical signals unless I can climb up on the roof remove a bolt and turn it up ,my travelling buddy has the modern winguard on his new van and its no better then mine,my brother in law has an old pop top and a happy wanderer T...	Ron-D	12	377	08:29 PM Jan 13, 2019 by Craig1
	Microwave mounts (Preview) Hi, it will be a while before my 14' Journey arrives and thought with the brochures that they included a microwave. Apparently not, not even as an option. Thankfully Aldi had a 20 litre model on clearance for $39.95 and picked one up. Now need advice on how to mount it firmly for travel Any ideas????? Tha...	AlexB	7	299	10:40 AM Jan 11, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Digital TV Interference (22") (Preview) Hi, We are having trouble with interference in the form of pixelization and sound breakup. I happens when I run the 12 V exhaust fans in the toilet or shower. I could put up with that but I have just recently bought a re-chargeable 8" fan and this also causes the problem whether its running of any power sou...	oldbloke	14	441	05:48 PM Jan 14, 2019 by oldbloke
	Tire Balancing (Preview) Should the tires/wheels on my duel axle be balance?	not so grey nomads	13	612	08:56 PM Jan 11, 2019 by swamp
	HOW TO REJUVINATE PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH ON VAN (Preview) Hi all after 11 years the hard black "plastic" (a loose term as I think its a form of hard black plastic) wheel arch surround has started to fade and is in poor condition along the top from sun damage. Is there anyone with industry experience or a successful rejuvenation of the plastic. any help apprec...	Baz421	17	650	11:47 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Cupie
	fridge / freezer protectors (Preview) We run 2 engels ( 1 as freezer, other fridge ) both within those insulated travel bags.....great......NO, the other day i needed to pull the freezer one out of the vehicle, all good, once out i removed "the bag". the freezer was swimming in wet condensation on all sides, the water was trapped between th...	jab160	4	429	03:12 PM Jan 14, 2019 by jab160
	Car Covers (Preview) Whilst boiling away in the summer sun I was thinking about investing in a car cover for the tug. I have been told that all I need to do is cover the windows as the paint is treated to withstand UV. I was also informed that some covers let in UV in. Also I was told that after the covers get a bit dirty they cause m...	DMaxer	12	369	02:23 PM Jan 3, 2019 by rockylizard
	A Peculiar Fridge Problem (Preview) I would appreciate any suggestions on the possible cause of a peculiar problem with the fridge in our camper. It's a two way 12vDC/240vAC Waeco CR110. When plugged in to 240vAC it works a treat, drops the freezer temperature from 25 to -10 degrees in one hour. Running on 12vDC off the auxiliary batter...	Itchyfeet Pete	13	763	04:53 PM Jan 8, 2019 by Whenarewethere
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