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.

ozigoo · ozigoo

Hi all, looking at replacing our electric water heater with a gas one. 2 people, outdoor shower...Have looked at alot of forum posts and seems a 14lt would do us fine but seems the Trauma has in the past had issues with the flame going out..Suburban seems more reliable but only comes in 22lt I think? Has t...

Burt65 · Burt65

This question is actually for Whenarewethere. While going through the forum, I stumble across a picture of heatsinks, of which I would love to know a bit more about it.. They seems to be home made, but I would love to hear how the project got together... Brand of heat sink, technique use for the bendi...

Bim05 · Bim05

Hi all, Ive upgraded the charging systems to lithium (Victron MPPT/ACDC/DCDC) in my Snowy River SR19. Ive completed testing post install and the only thing that has me stumped is the input to the new Victron DCDC charger.The current ACDC charger is the BMPRO 30-35, but with the upgrades Ive done, i...

Chucker · Chucker

Hi. The water pressure in my Shower Head is strong but the pressure in the sink is very weak. Its a Motorhome. What is the problem I need to address please. Can I self inspect and fix. Any hints greatly appreciated. Regards Rod

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...

Delliotts · Delliotts

Hi All, I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we hav...

Montagu · Montagu

Has anyone fitted a concertina door to a Jayco Silverline between kitchen and bedroom

jjellfern · jjellfern

I am wanting to upgrade my rear view camera on the van as well as on the tow vehicle. What do you suggest?

Hawke · Hawke

Does anyone have an idea of which is the best levelling system, electrical or hydraulic?

Kazngaz · Kazngaz

Hi All, posted this a little while ago and its disappeared. Can anyone help with water tank caps. I get the function. When removed they spin when locked and are solid when unlocked. I fit them in the unlocked position by pushing them in and turning until they click, then I lock them and they spin clockwis...

Hawke · Hawke

Does anyone have any experience or opinion as to which stabiliser is best, electric or hydraulic for a motorhome?

Hawke · Hawke

The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?

jade007 · jade007

Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...

landy · landy

I have been offered a 2019 workmate tray back at a reasonable price considering the Land cruiser tax. It has 90,000 kml on the clock and has a full Toyota service history. It's an ex forestry vehicle already fitted with most of the goodies I would want, including bull bar, GVM upgrade, dual batteries, b...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...

vince56 · vince56

HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, can anyone advise if its legal to extend the "A" frame of the van by 300-400mm.. If it was done by a professional workshop, would be legal in the sense for Insurance etc.. I would go back to the manufacturer but they are in Vic, I am in Qld.. Any feed back would help.. Its just that i find out "A" fra...

davelozt · davelozt

Hi all. Anyone out there that has replaced the old 150mm x 90mm exterior awning lights with the new Led type? I'm looking at a 3 colour light on ebay for around $60. Supposed to fit the same as old mounting holes. I'm not sure how bright they are either. Any ideas or input would be much appreciated thanks. ...

herks · herks

Evening people. I have a particular issue that I am hoping someone may be able to provide advise on. On my Avan pop top (composite panel construct) the coax from the antenna to the van has broken off at the level where it enters the roof level with the top of the rubber boot that seal the entry point. I note t...

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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	50750	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Buying advice gas hot water heater (Preview) Hi all, looking at replacing our electric water heater with a gas one. 2 people, outdoor shower...Have looked at alot of forum posts and seems a 14lt would do us fine but seems the Trauma has in the past had issues with the flame going out..Suburban seems more reliable but only comes in 22lt I think? Has t...	ozigoo	5	167	09:24 AM Jul 19, 2025 by Burt65
	Heatsinks Question (Preview) This question is actually for Whenarewethere. While going through the forum, I stumble across a picture of heatsinks, of which I would love to know a bit more about it.. They seems to be home made, but I would love to hear how the project got together... Brand of heat sink, technique use for the bendi...	Burt65	7	162	04:25 PM Jul 18, 2025 by Burt65
	BMPRO 30-35 ACDC Charger question (Preview) Hi all, Ive upgraded the charging systems to lithium (Victron MPPT/ACDC/DCDC) in my Snowy River SR19. Ive completed testing post install and the only thing that has me stumped is the input to the new Victron DCDC charger.The current ACDC charger is the BMPRO 30-35, but with the upgrades Ive done, i...	Bim05	1	78	12:15 AM Jul 18, 2025 by TimTim
	Water pressure problem (Preview) Hi. The water pressure in my Shower Head is strong but the pressure in the sink is very weak. Its a Motorhome. What is the problem I need to address please. Can I self inspect and fix. Any hints greatly appreciated. Regards Rod	Chucker	6	243	09:16 PM Jul 15, 2025 by TimTim
	Disc brake pads - safe minimal thickness (Preview) Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...	Warren-Pat_01	6	198	08:36 AM Jul 15, 2025 by Burt65
	Lifting of caravan (Preview) Hi All, I am going to get my caravan raised, it is a New Age Manta Ray. The proposed lift will increase height around 90-100mm. Has anyone had any issues with this being done. I have see other blogs where it appears fairly common practice. Any advice? It will be completed by a service place and we hav...	Delliotts	8	565	05:30 PM Jul 14, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Concertina Door ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone fitted a concertina door to a Jayco Silverline between kitchen and bedroom	Montagu	30	2415	10:12 PM Jul 11, 2025 by amandaduke
	Rear view camera (Preview) I am wanting to upgrade my rear view camera on the van as well as on the tow vehicle. What do you suggest?	jjellfern	13	666	03:41 PM Jul 11, 2025 by Bas + Eve
	Levelers/Stabilisers for an Avida Motorhomne (Preview) Does anyone have an idea of which is the best levelling system, electrical or hydraulic?	Hawke	1	273	08:51 AM Jul 10, 2025 by Burt65
	Water tank caps (Preview) Hi All, posted this a little while ago and its disappeared. Can anyone help with water tank caps. I get the function. When removed they spin when locked and are solid when unlocked. I fit them in the unlocked position by pushing them in and turning until they click, then I lock them and they spin clockwis...	Kazngaz	0	151	06:12 PM Jul 9, 2025 by Kazngaz
	Redfoot Stabilisers/Levelers (Preview) Does anyone have any experience or opinion as to which stabiliser is best, electric or hydraulic for a motorhome?	Hawke	1	332	03:42 PM Jul 9, 2025 by Burt65
	Fiat Ducato 2.3L Turbo (Preview) The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?	Hawke	2	406	02:00 PM Jun 23, 2025 by Tony Bev
	Throttle controllers (Preview) Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...	jade007	9	759	09:53 PM Jun 16, 2025 by landy
	Land cruiser DPF problems With 79 series workmates (Preview) I have been offered a 2019 workmate tray back at a reasonable price considering the Land cruiser tax. It has 90,000 kml on the clock and has a full Toyota service history. It's an ex forestry vehicle already fitted with most of the goodies I would want, including bull bar, GVM upgrade, dual batteries, b...	landy	2	456	12:04 PM Jun 13, 2025 by landy
	no hot water (Preview) Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...	wombat50	7	621	11:14 AM Jun 8, 2025 by 67HR
	Lithium battery charging ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...	vince56	62	3247	07:05 PM Jun 7, 2025 by TimTim
	Extending the "A" Frame (Draw bar) (Preview) Hi all, can anyone advise if its legal to extend the "A" frame of the van by 300-400mm.. If it was done by a professional workshop, would be legal in the sense for Insurance etc.. I would go back to the manufacturer but they are in Vic, I am in Qld.. Any feed back would help.. Its just that i find out "A" fra...	Branchie	11	8206	12:00 PM Jun 4, 2025 by Dick0
	Replacing old incandescent lights with new led lights. (Preview) Hi all. Anyone out there that has replaced the old 150mm x 90mm exterior awning lights with the new Led type? I'm looking at a 3 colour light on ebay for around $60. Supposed to fit the same as old mounting holes. I'm not sure how bright they are either. Any ideas or input would be much appreciated thanks. ...	davelozt	2	459	09:11 AM Jun 3, 2025 by davelozt
	Winguard coax cable fault (Preview) Evening people. I have a particular issue that I am hoping someone may be able to provide advise on. On my Avan pop top (composite panel construct) the coax from the antenna to the van has broken off at the level where it enters the roof level with the top of the rubber boot that seal the entry point. I note t...	herks	6	507	06:18 PM May 30, 2025 by herks
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