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.

Muzsparks · Muzsparks

HI all, I am considering buying a Prado to tow my camper trailer and was wanting to avoid buying a model fitted with a diesel particulate filter, as I live on a small island, so can't carry out the required burn off. So does anyone know which year that Toyota introduced these filters. I've tried searchin...

gnftrs · gnftrs

Afternoon all, got a bit of a problem with my van..... When out bush with my boy, I turned on my water pump to use the water from the tanks. I then heard a pouring water sound, I went outside and I noticed that when the water pump was running it was actually pumping the water out through the water mains inlet a...

mischief · mischief

hi team. this thing is giving me a hard time. replaced it about 12 mths ago, now it's acting up..intermittent running at shut off. no problem on suction side, so then looked for issues on output..no sign of leaks or air in system..maybe missing something..bench tested pump remotely and it works ok . ne...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I am just freshening up my MotorHome. New flooring Vinyl planks replaced the Flotex carpet. New Compressor fridge. General tidy up and off to Clontarf in a week or so to get a new Vinyl Awning replacement. I decided to clean the Fan on my Dometic aircon unit. Disconnected the Mains power. Switched the...

Fester55 · Fester55

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/11/i-learned-a-lot-about-electricity-to-give-my-40-year-old-trailer-solar-power/

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have added another S.panel to my existing one now 2 x120watts. Question is should i increase wiring size to controller, is it reasonable to think that jayco would have put wiring a little larger . By using existing wiring if to small will iit heat up or what?

Grams · Grams

Hi, We are long time members, but we have been MIA for a long time. But my husband and I are back and we have another van its a Jayco Starcraft 1999 pop top. We bought it about 6 months ago, and it was very neglected So we have been slowly going through it, and sorting out what what it needs. It is looking great n...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I have a 3.0kVa UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for computers. The RCD has been tripping. I have a couple of extra boxes to extend run time, each with 12 batteries. The UPS itself has six 9AH batteries. I finally found a leaking battery was the problem. It was the last thing I expected. So if you are at...

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/zenaji-aeon-battery/

darjak · darjak

Making inquiries about which is the better hitch a DO35 or Hitch Ezy, not interested in any other type of hitch. Darjak

madcart · madcart

Hi Guys looking for some feedback from full time caravaners. Our 3way fridge is just about cactus and we are toying with buying a 240 domestic fridge instead on the 3way. We have been told that the 240 runs but is no good in winter months as solar cannot keep up with enough power. We thought of using a dedi...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I have been following the reports from around the world re 5G and it's hard to get the Real facts confirmed. Some reports have been put out there that Japan and Switzerland have stopped all 5G from being used.How true I don't know.It's like a lot of stuff out there.It's like a ball rolling down a hill it en...

dorian · dorian

https://www.france24.com/en/20190515-led-light-can-damage-eyes-health-authority-warns

iana · iana

Yesterday I saw a BT50 (new) set up to tow a little van, little and light, and yes a WDH. he would have to keep looking in the rear view to know he was towing anything. I have seen a few but that took the cake.

Knight · Knight

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-08/diesel-filter-problems-in-australian-cars-widespread/11655040

maninfreo · maninfreo

Hi ppl, I am a 73 yr old newbie who has just bought a Mazda T3500 mobile camper which is petty old (1988). It has no air-con and I am asking the best way to aquire some cooling in the cab and the home? Kind wishes. Steve

Frogman · Frogman

I'm looking at a Touareg tomorrow as well as a Pajero Sport. My final 2. I work at a public weighbridge and someone came across the other day and he said to me the VW is a no brainer choice. Comments anybody?

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142384632374

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Was hoping somebody can throw some light on the problem I appear to be having with my 60L Engel Fridge.I use it either on fridge or freezer.Had my fridge on -15 whilst shopping on a 33 degree day. (Fridge is located under a closed canopy)Had it about half full with cold items. Returned 4 hours later and th...

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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	24870	10:19 AM Feb 26, 2019 by Gary and Barb
	Diesel particulate filters (Preview) HI all, I am considering buying a Prado to tow my camper trailer and was wanting to avoid buying a model fitted with a diesel particulate filter, as I live on a small island, so can't carry out the required burn off. So does anyone know which year that Toyota introduced these filters. I've tried searchin...	Muzsparks	0	24	10:52 AM Nov 23, 2019 by Muzsparks
	Leaking mains water inlet (Preview) Afternoon all, got a bit of a problem with my van..... When out bush with my boy, I turned on my water pump to use the water from the tanks. I then heard a pouring water sound, I went outside and I noticed that when the water pump was running it was actually pumping the water out through the water mains inlet a...	gnftrs	2	133	10:06 AM Nov 23, 2019 by iana
	sureflow pump (Preview) hi team. this thing is giving me a hard time. replaced it about 12 mths ago, now it's acting up..intermittent running at shut off. no problem on suction side, so then looked for issues on output..no sign of leaks or air in system..maybe missing something..bench tested pump remotely and it works ok . ne...	mischief	6	248	12:34 PM Nov 22, 2019 by mischief
	$12 Well spent. (Preview) I am just freshening up my MotorHome. New flooring Vinyl planks replaced the Flotex carpet. New Compressor fridge. General tidy up and off to Clontarf in a week or so to get a new Vinyl Awning replacement. I decided to clean the Fan on my Dometic aircon unit. Disconnected the Mains power. Switched the...	Yuglamron	2	408	03:26 PM Nov 21, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Refurbishing a 40 Year Old Caravan (Preview) https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/11/i-learned-a-lot-about-electricity-to-give-my-40-year-old-trailer-solar-power/	Fester55	0	179	10:00 AM Nov 21, 2019 by Fester55
	Wiring from solar to controller (Preview) I have added another S.panel to my existing one now 2 x120watts. Question is should i increase wiring size to controller, is it reasonable to think that jayco would have put wiring a little larger . By using existing wiring if to small will iit heat up or what?	jeepnudger	11	295	06:59 PM Nov 22, 2019 by Jaahn
	Need help with a 3000 Centurion Power Converter (Preview) Hi, We are long time members, but we have been MIA for a long time. But my husband and I are back and we have another van its a Jayco Starcraft 1999 pop top. We bought it about 6 months ago, and it was very neglected So we have been slowly going through it, and sorting out what what it needs. It is looking great n...	Grams	13	267	10:18 PM Nov 19, 2019 by Grams
	Leaking batteries & tripping RCD (Preview) I have a 3.0kVa UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for computers. The RCD has been tripping. I have a couple of extra boxes to extend run time, each with 12 batteries. The UPS itself has six 9AH batteries. I finally found a leaking battery was the problem. It was the last thing I expected. So if you are at...	Whenarewethere	5	369	11:17 AM Nov 19, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	A worthy competitor to current lithiums. Good warranty (Preview) https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/zenaji-aeon-battery/	Tony LEE	11	901	03:59 PM Nov 17, 2019 by Mattt
	Best Hitch (Preview) Making inquiries about which is the better hitch a DO35 or Hitch Ezy, not interested in any other type of hitch. Darjak	darjak	2	364	04:17 PM Nov 17, 2019 by Legendts
	compressor fridge against 3 ways (Preview) Hi Guys looking for some feedback from full time caravaners. Our 3way fridge is just about cactus and we are toying with buying a 240 domestic fridge instead on the 3way. We have been told that the 240 runs but is no good in winter months as solar cannot keep up with enough power. We thought of using a dedi...	madcart	23	803	10:24 AM Nov 21, 2019 by T1 Terry
	5G and Asbestos. (Preview) I have been following the reports from around the world re 5G and it's hard to get the Real facts confirmed. Some reports have been put out there that Japan and Switzerland have stopped all 5G from being used.How true I don't know.It's like a lot of stuff out there.It's like a ball rolling down a hill it en...	Yuglamron	3	477	05:39 PM Nov 11, 2019 by T1 Terry
	LED light can damage eyes, health authority warn (Preview) https://www.france24.com/en/20190515-led-light-can-damage-eyes-health-authority-warns	dorian	3	399	02:09 PM Nov 9, 2019 by Mike Harding
	WDH and paranoia (Preview) Yesterday I saw a BT50 (new) set up to tow a little van, little and light, and yes a WDH. he would have to keep looking in the rear view to know he was towing anything. I have seen a few but that took the cake.	iana	16	680	07:24 PM Nov 12, 2019 by Valkie
	DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-08/diesel-filter-problems-in-australian-cars-widespread/11655040	Knight	22	803	03:13 PM Nov 22, 2019 by Knight
	Staying kool (Preview) Hi ppl, I am a 73 yr old newbie who has just bought a Mazda T3500 mobile camper which is petty old (1988). It has no air-con and I am asking the best way to aquire some cooling in the cab and the home? Kind wishes. Steve	maninfreo	3	403	05:11 PM Nov 7, 2019 by Tony Bev
	TOUAREG (Preview) I'm looking at a Touareg tomorrow as well as a Pajero Sport. My final 2. I work at a public weighbridge and someone came across the other day and he said to me the VW is a no brainer choice. Comments anybody?	Frogman	5	553	09:04 AM Nov 7, 2019 by Fred K
	Mppt tracer issues. Help! (Preview) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142384632374	tuggersbmx	6	331	08:14 PM Nov 6, 2019 by Jaahn
	Engel Fridge- 60 Litre MT60F-G4P (Preview) Was hoping somebody can throw some light on the problem I appear to be having with my 60L Engel Fridge.I use it either on fridge or freezer.Had my fridge on -15 whilst shopping on a 33 degree day. (Fridge is located under a closed canopy)Had it about half full with cold items. Returned 4 hours later and th...	gypsy2600	20	430	08:30 PM Nov 6, 2019 by Whenarewethere
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