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.

StewG · StewG

I have a 190 litre Dometic Fridge Freezer installed in my JB off-road caravan. It is 9 years old and has been remarkably reliable for all that time. On a recent trip, the red fault light came on and the compressor stopped. Leaving out all the dramas that event caused, the fridge was running on 12VDC at the...

Sivad · Sivad

The lever that controls the dometic awning on my van has come off trying to fix was it originally held on with a screw, cheers.

Dick0 · Dick0

Is there a better reception dual polarity TV Antenna, that you know of, have tested and use/used rather than the...Winegard Free Vision Sensor HV TV VHF UHF Antenna Aerial Winegard Free Vision Sensor HV TV VHF UHF Antenna Aerial for Caravan R Caravan and Camping Aus

JfA · JfA

I have a Satlink WS-6909. I recently went to use it, changing nothing since the last time I successfully used it. When I select the various TV stations listed, they come up as either encrypted for 7, 9 and 10 or as no signal For Aljazera. If I search for channels, the ABC and SBS channels also show up but are...

RobDor · RobDor

Ive read that water can wick in and up between these cladding joints. Ive noticed some peeling of the laminate (which is on ply) internally on the bottom corner of this rear window. Is the problem most likely where the panels join and do I need to go along and press in some silicone along these joins ? Do yo...

slowboat · slowboat

our Jayco 17.55 AT van has the tow secure breakaway system, also has sway control. all brake control goes via the tow secure breakaway unit which is powered from the house battery. After a 9000km trip it needed some wheel bearings and new hubs (spun bearing) also 2 of the brake magnets were dead. All tog...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Mate recently purchased his Starlink Mini from JB HiFi for $299 less $10 discount voucher.In todays SA Advertiser Hardy Normal is selling the SL Mini for $288. I do not regret paying $399 for our SLM 3 months ago, we may have need it urgently when remote. Probably the same reason for those who purchas...

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines - Fast Company The charge rates are claimed to be 1500kW, 1 second for 2km, 8 times Tesla's 250kW best. Just need the infrastructure to catch up. And they say it is cheaper too. Cheers, Peter

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Want to buy a tow ball weight scales , recommend The good the bad the ugly

Jarrah · Jarrah

Hi all, on the road camped up at Burra in SA The gas hot water system (Girard) was working fine last night but today is displaying E1 error code Plenty of gas in the gas bottle Would appreciate advice Thanks

Jarrah · Jarrah

Hi everyone, out air conditioner is rattling and shaking ?? Needs nes rubber damping /vibration kit . Is it easy to diy or does the maintenance technician need to be employed Thank you for considering

Hno · Hno

hello nomads there have been a few posts about waeco problems but i am a bit stuck despite all the good advice (thanks debe)cf 50 that runs fine on 240 and stops at desired temp. runs when emergency switch is activated. runs when bridging c and t as you suggested to try but does not start with 12v .the temp d...

Jarrah · Jarrah

Hi I have one of these on the back of caravan with the monitor on the dash of the rig Every time it spots a vehicle behind, it puts a red box around it and chirps loudly in the cab Noise is too much Anyone know how to mute the chirping ? Thanks and happy trails

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Am revisiting Off road hitches, I realise the D035 Hitch is the most common for Off road Tandem vans, but prefer to keep to the 50mm tow ball for our Van, Boat and and, so its an ARK ORXO 50 at 3.5ton.To me unlike the Standard Hitch that does not need to be directly above the towball, 10mm or so, either way an...

TimTim · TimTim

When changing from AGMs to LiFePO4, adding solar panels or for any changes to to you ELV system I have repeatedly stated that AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 has not been called up in legislation for those with caravans with an ATM of 4.5t or less and that AS/NZS 3001:2008 is the applicable Standard. There are plen...

harry Butler · harry Butler

hello, my BT 50 had a heart attack in central QLD. i am home now waiting for new ute, my 2000 year model van is in longreach . i can get a stone guard for $250 for the front of the van but i cant measure my van from here. if any one has this model i would appreciate talking to you to get measurements of A frame to s...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Have been asked by a Fem pensioner friend (who is not flushed with $) my advice on a light weight electric wheel chair that she can put in her car and use at shopping centres and outings. Have no experience in this area and appreciate comments in Forum or via PM Thanks Peter Option 1 $899, 30KM Travel, 16...

Dick0 · Dick0

For those here that may have Ozito cordless tools, this could be of interest. Bunnings Ozito power xchange batteries currently cost 6ah/$139 & 8ah/$179. Batteries can cost more than the product. The equivalent to Ozito brand is the overseas German Einhell brand that own Ozito. Aliexpress sel...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Carefree rollout awning top coach bolts Two at the top at either side Are they supposed to be tight ? As they dont appear to screw into anything substantial

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	STICKY: Techies' Corner ( 1 2 ) (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	34	62670	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Dometic Compressor Fridge 190 Litre Not Cool Enough (Preview) I have a 190 litre Dometic Fridge Freezer installed in my JB off-road caravan. It is 9 years old and has been remarkably reliable for all that time. On a recent trip, the red fault light came on and the compressor stopped. Leaving out all the dramas that event caused, the fridge was running on 12VDC at the...	StewG	2	57	09:38 PM Oct 5, 2026 by StewG
	Has anybody replaced the lever on the domestic awning . (Preview) The lever that controls the dometic awning on my van has come off trying to fix was it originally held on with a screw, cheers.	Sivad	9	521	12:27 PM Oct 4, 2026 by Dick0
	TV Antennas - again ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is there a better reception dual polarity TV Antenna, that you know of, have tested and use/used rather than the...Winegard Free Vision Sensor HV TV VHF UHF Antenna Aerial Winegard Free Vision Sensor HV TV VHF UHF Antenna Aerial for Caravan R Caravan and Camping Aus	Dick0	47	1855	06:52 PM Oct 2, 2026 by Dick0
	Satlink WS-6909 no longer shows picture (Preview) I have a Satlink WS-6909. I recently went to use it, changing nothing since the last time I successfully used it. When I select the various TV stations listed, they come up as either encrypted for 7, 9 and 10 or as no signal For Aljazera. If I search for channels, the ABC and SBS channels also show up but are...	JfA	9	355	10:46 AM Oct 2, 2026 by fwdoz
	Advice on sealing joints (Preview) Ive read that water can wick in and up between these cladding joints. Ive noticed some peeling of the laminate (which is on ply) internally on the bottom corner of this rear window. Is the problem most likely where the panels join and do I need to go along and press in some silicone along these joins ? Do yo...	RobDor	3	647	11:44 AM Aug 26, 2026 by TimTim
	Tow Secure TS2000 Breakaway Electric Brakes breakaway (Preview) our Jayco 17.55 AT van has the tow secure breakaway system, also has sway control. all brake control goes via the tow secure breakaway unit which is powered from the house battery. After a 9000km trip it needed some wheel bearings and new hubs (spun bearing) also 2 of the brake magnets were dead. All tog...	slowboat	2	749	09:17 PM Aug 13, 2026 by landy
	Discounted SL Mini’s (Preview) Mate recently purchased his Starlink Mini from JB HiFi for $299 less $10 discount voucher.In todays SA Advertiser Hardy Normal is selling the SL Mini for $288. I do not regret paying $399 for our SLM 3 months ago, we may have need it urgently when remote. Probably the same reason for those who purchas...	PeterInSa	2	493	10:19 PM Aug 11, 2026 by nomadz
	BYD have launched a new 1,000km range and 1,000,000km life, fast charge EV battery. (Preview) BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines - Fast Company The charge rates are claimed to be 1500kW, 1 second for 2km, 8 times Tesla's 250kW best. Just need the infrastructure to catch up. And they say it is cheaper too. Cheers, Peter	Peter_n_Margaret	17	1646	08:34 PM Aug 6, 2026 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Towball scales (Preview) Want to buy a tow ball weight scales , recommend The good the bad the ugly	Cowboy7307	5	1034	11:11 AM Aug 4, 2026 by Dick0
	Girard has hot water system won’t ignite (Preview) Hi all, on the road camped up at Burra in SA The gas hot water system (Girard) was working fine last night but today is displaying E1 error code Plenty of gas in the gas bottle Would appreciate advice Thanks	Jarrah	3	800	06:40 AM Aug 3, 2026 by Dougwe
	Dometic reverse cycle air conditioner roof mounted (Preview) Hi everyone, out air conditioner is rattling and shaking ?? Needs nes rubber damping /vibration kit . Is it easy to diy or does the maintenance technician need to be employed Thank you for considering	Jarrah	3	689	06:37 AM Jul 23, 2026 by Jarrah
	waeco problems (Preview) hello nomads there have been a few posts about waeco problems but i am a bit stuck despite all the good advice (thanks debe)cf 50 that runs fine on 240 and stops at desired temp. runs when emergency switch is activated. runs when bridging c and t as you suggested to try but does not start with 12v .the temp d...	Hno	8	1131	07:46 PM Jul 17, 2026 by DeBe
	Englaon 7 inch wifi reversing camera glitch (Preview) Hi I have one of these on the back of caravan with the monitor on the dash of the rig Every time it spots a vehicle behind, it puts a red box around it and chirps loudly in the cab Noise is too much Anyone know how to mute the chirping ? Thanks and happy trails	Jarrah	2	735	10:05 AM Jul 9, 2026 by fatty
	Hitch Camera Comments ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Am revisiting Off road hitches, I realise the D035 Hitch is the most common for Off road Tandem vans, but prefer to keep to the 50mm tow ball for our Van, Boat and and, so its an ARK ORXO 50 at 3.5ton.To me unlike the Standard Hitch that does not need to be directly above the towball, 10mm or so, either way an...	PeterInSa	33	2308	07:45 AM Jun 18, 2026 by Magnarc
	Changing from AGM to LiFePO4 (Preview) When changing from AGMs to LiFePO4, adding solar panels or for any changes to to you ELV system I have repeatedly stated that AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 has not been called up in legislation for those with caravans with an ATM of 4.5t or less and that AS/NZS 3001:2008 is the applicable Standard. There are plen...	TimTim	4	1192	08:50 AM Jun 12, 2026 by Magnarc
	windsor crown 2000 model (Preview) hello, my BT 50 had a heart attack in central QLD. i am home now waiting for new ute, my 2000 year model van is in longreach . i can get a stone guard for $250 for the front of the van but i cant measure my van from here. if any one has this model i would appreciate talking to you to get measurements of A frame to s...	harry Butler	0	893	05:44 PM May 30, 2026 by harry Butler
	Light Weight Electric Wheel Chair Advice required (Preview) Have been asked by a Fem pensioner friend (who is not flushed with $) my advice on a light weight electric wheel chair that she can put in her car and use at shopping centres and outings. Have no experience in this area and appreciate comments in Forum or via PM Thanks Peter Option 1 $899, 30KM Travel, 16...	PeterInSa	14	1234	09:43 PM May 29, 2026 by aussie_paul
	Ozito Tools Battery Replacements (Preview) For those here that may have Ozito cordless tools, this could be of interest. Bunnings Ozito power xchange batteries currently cost 6ah/$139 & 8ah/$179. Batteries can cost more than the product. The equivalent to Ozito brand is the overseas German Einhell brand that own Ozito. Aliexpress sel...	Dick0	29	2012	09:13 PM May 22, 2026 by landy
	Rollout awning bolts (Preview) Carefree rollout awning top coach bolts Two at the top at either side Are they supposed to be tight ? As they dont appear to screw into anything substantial	Bukhouse	11	1273	10:15 PM May 19, 2026 by Bukhouse
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