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.

Jeppo · Jeppo

Looking for info on our situation with our fridge. Its a full size single door 300L philips. Problem is it uses too much juice on 12v even though we have 3 100ah batteries as well as 3 mounted solar panels meaning our 2400 Yamaha genni gets lots of use when freecamping. On our last trip 2 weeks ago we took a w...

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi A dumb question more than likely i have posted a few threads lately trying to ponder if to purchase a 2018 Triton i have sort of decided but i have another question if someone can hel please On the new Triton i will be putting Bull Bar,Dual Batt system, Canopy and roof top tent also drawers in rear with du...

Lindean · Lindean

Wife and I would like to start caravanning but have been told the car needs mods to tow (transmission over heating) any advice from members with similar issues..thanks

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

What would a fully fitted spare wheel/tyre weigh please? Aussie Paul.

Joda · Joda

Just another dumb question, If You have voltage drop thru. a wire does this affect the amps. output as well? Joda.

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Just become the proud owner of an MU-X. Had to retire the 2006 Terracan after 245,000km and 12 years of faithful, and almost faultless, service. Anyway back to the present. Has anybody out installed one of the above UHF CBs in MU-X. If so would appreciate you sharing the details and some photos...

LLD · LLD

Anyone use one of these?Antenna Link I have a hand held CB that really only reaches vehicle in line of sight. Would like to use an aerial with it. -- Edited by LLD on Wednesday 14th of November 2018 01:12:55 PM

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

G,Day. I have a dual axle van with a broken rear l/h spring. Do I replace just the broken spring, replace both sides or replace all 4 springs ? Any advice would be much appreciated.

loni · loni

the shower head in our outside shower in a lotus trooper has broken off, does anyone know how to replace it or do you have to buy a complete new unit thanks

Stretch60 · Stretch60

I know this has been just about done to death but from my observations I think many people are still overweight and sticking their heads in the sand. I took the D40 to pedders to get an assessment on the condition of the suspension and a load and tow test. To my surprise the vehicle would be over GVM by 120kg...

phum · phum

My system was working okay but the dish blew over and problems started. When setting up the finder will lock on and show 70% strength but after a few seconds it drops to nothing. I start again and the same thing will happen multiple times. The dish now has a very slight twist in it , I have tried another lnb...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, I've been fighting the purchase of a 240v inverter for some time in either the pajero or the caravan. Whilst I'd love a lithium set up, the cost far outway my current requirements. If I hit powerball, that will of course change pretty quickly To that end, I've been focused on making sure everythi...

terrola · terrola

is there any thing you could fix on car dash to show that van brake lights and blinkers are working? thank you

Monty10 · Monty10

Hi, I am new to caravanning, 12 month owner of 2nd hand Jayco Destiny, we are thinking of upgrading but have been confused by manufacturers opinions on wooden or aluminium framing. Has anyone with a wooden frame had issues with rotting due to water ingress? Cheers.

Meg7301 · Meg7301

I found this site very helpful https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNg-4bXbDGS61casEa5LyQ Easy to follow video on resealing corner trim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVS0zkWcQEo

JoeJan · JoeJan

Anybody else having trouble with the search facility? When I search for heater diesel or both words together it tells me there is nothing and I dont believe that.

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Hi Vanners There have been too many nasty accidents caused when jacks are used to change wheels / tyres on caravans and camper-trailers. There have been reports of some jacks having their lifting mechanism unexpectedly fail causing the jack to instantly collapse. The main causes of jacking ac...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/primus-australia-pty-ltd-t-as-companion-brands-companion-portable-butane-stoves-single-dual-burner

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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	19576	07:24 AM Sep 13, 2018 by always on the road
	Caravan fridge' (Preview) Looking for info on our situation with our fridge. Its a full size single door 300L philips. Problem is it uses too much juice on 12v even though we have 3 100ah batteries as well as 3 mounted solar panels meaning our 2400 Yamaha genni gets lots of use when freecamping. On our last trip 2 weeks ago we took a w...	Jeppo	0	37	03:34 PM Nov 19, 2018 by Jeppo
	Dumb Newbie to 4WD (Preview) Hi A dumb question more than likely i have posted a few threads lately trying to ponder if to purchase a 2018 Triton i have sort of decided but i have another question if someone can hel please On the new Triton i will be putting Bull Bar,Dual Batt system, Canopy and roof top tent also drawers in rear with du...	brimhunter	7	211	11:54 AM Nov 19, 2018 by iana
	2008 Ford G6E (Preview) Wife and I would like to start caravanning but have been told the car needs mods to tow (transmission over heating) any advice from members with similar issues..thanks	Lindean	9	195	08:15 AM Nov 19, 2018 by Desert Dweller
	Spare wheel weight.. (Preview) What would a fully fitted spare wheel/tyre weigh please? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	10	381	08:41 AM Nov 19, 2018 by JayDee
	Voltage drop (Preview) Just another dumb question, If You have voltage drop thru. a wire does this affect the amps. output as well? Joda.	Joda	18	368	02:17 PM Nov 18, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	GME TX3100 installation in an Isuzu MU-X (Preview) Hi All, Just become the proud owner of an MU-X. Had to retire the 2006 Terracan after 245,000km and 12 years of faithful, and almost faultless, service. Anyway back to the present. Has anybody out installed one of the above UHF CBs in MU-X. If so would appreciate you sharing the details and some photos...	Hurls	2	242	09:11 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Old salt
	Glass Mount Aerial for CB (Preview) Anyone use one of these?Antenna Link I have a hand held CB that really only reaches vehicle in line of sight. Would like to use an aerial with it. -- Edited by LLD on Wednesday 14th of November 2018 01:12:55 PM	LLD	19	372	12:13 PM Nov 17, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Broken springs (Preview) G,Day. I have a dual axle van with a broken rear l/h spring. Do I replace just the broken spring, replace both sides or replace all 4 springs ? Any advice would be much appreciated.	BOBBEAR	5	333	06:55 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	outside shower (Preview) the shower head in our outside shower in a lotus trooper has broken off, does anyone know how to replace it or do you have to buy a complete new unit thanks	loni	2	270	06:56 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Dougwe
	Overweight Navara (Preview) I know this has been just about done to death but from my observations I think many people are still overweight and sticking their heads in the sand. I took the D40 to pedders to get an assessment on the condition of the suspension and a load and tow test. To my surprise the vehicle would be over GVM by 120kg...	Stretch60	9	463	06:45 AM Nov 18, 2018 by Radar
	Vast satellite dish questions (Preview) My system was working okay but the dish blew over and problems started. When setting up the finder will lock on and show 70% strength but after a few seconds it drops to nothing. I start again and the same thing will happen multiple times. The dish now has a very slight twist in it , I have tried another lnb...	phum	5	298	01:55 PM Nov 15, 2018 by campcreekrv
	Dometic 350W inverter testing (Preview) Hi all, I've been fighting the purchase of a 240v inverter for some time in either the pajero or the caravan. Whilst I'd love a lithium set up, the cost far outway my current requirements. If I hit powerball, that will of course change pretty quickly To that end, I've been focused on making sure everythi...	denmonkey	8	203	08:43 PM Nov 14, 2018 by denmonkey
	van brake lights /blinkers (Preview) is there any thing you could fix on car dash to show that van brake lights and blinkers are working? thank you	terrola	16	416	02:52 PM Nov 19, 2018 by rgren2
	Wooden Frame versus Aluminium (Preview) Hi, I am new to caravanning, 12 month owner of 2nd hand Jayco Destiny, we are thinking of upgrading but have been confused by manufacturers opinions on wooden or aluminium framing. Has anyone with a wooden frame had issues with rotting due to water ingress? Cheers.	Monty10	19	710	03:36 PM Nov 16, 2018 by Greg 1
	RV 101 tips (Preview) I found this site very helpful https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNg-4bXbDGS61casEa5LyQ Easy to follow video on resealing corner trim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVS0zkWcQEo	Meg7301	4	579	08:46 PM Nov 13, 2018 by denmonkey
	Can’t do a search (Preview) Anybody else having trouble with the search facility? When I search for heater diesel or both words together it tells me there is nothing and I dont believe that.	JoeJan	12	372	09:34 AM Nov 8, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Over weight Motor home (Preview) Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...	j and v kids	15	854	06:47 PM Nov 13, 2018 by PeterD
	Caravan Jacks (Preview) Hi Vanners There have been too many nasty accidents caused when jacks are used to change wheels / tyres on caravans and camper-trailers. There have been reports of some jacks having their lifting mechanism unexpectedly fail causing the jack to instantly collapse. The main causes of jacking ac...	Colin1947	13	653	06:32 PM Nov 10, 2018 by oldbloke
	Recall Companion /Primus portable butane stoves (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/primus-australia-pty-ltd-t-as-companion-brands-companion-portable-butane-stoves-single-dual-burner	oldtrack123	2	328	06:45 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Yuglamron
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