Techies' Corner

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...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...

mezza56 · mezza56

Rubber tread still but a different variety, my wife and I are looking to purchase a good good " quality" pair of lightweight hiking boots each , has anyone bought some and where apart from the big rip off outdoor stores . We are off to Tassie for the summer and intend doing a lot of bush walking and hiking ....

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Not really sure where I should start this thread so will start here. I'm looking at buying a second hand motor home but so many of them seem to have the over the cabin extra space for another two people or even as a main bed. I would absolutely need to have my bed on the 'ground floor'. I don't need this type of...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi yawl, I picked up a cheap throttle controller off ebay ~$100 and have seem them as low as around 80.It's the Eittar 9S model A mate has both the idrive and the cheaper original kings and speaks highly off them both .He has said the idrive has more options but if you just want the increase in throttle se...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have checked through the search bar and most comments are pretty old, so, time to ask again. I have Cooper AT3 fitted to the Collie and have now done around the 80,000km mark. I am happy with that, however, I have never really liked them other than that. You see, not long after I got them I felt them slippi...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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

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...

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

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

terrola · terrola

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

gooba53 · gooba53

I hope I've got enough information to allow you to help me. We went away with daughter for her shake down trip. Everything worked perfectly with her van. I've commented so many times how lucky she was. She's planning to go away tomorrow with two other families. She plugged in her van into 240 yesterda...

Joda · Joda

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

Colin1947 · Colin1947

It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unfo...

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...

LLD · LLD

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/matson-bluetooth-wireless-battery-monitor/54071...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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	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	18	1827	05:17 PM Nov 23, 2018 by TheHeaths
	Jockey Wheels (Preview) I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...	DMaxer	13	1802	04:19 PM Nov 23, 2018 by PeterD
	still tyres no but a diff tread (Preview) Rubber tread still but a different variety, my wife and I are looking to purchase a good good " quality" pair of lightweight hiking boots each , has anyone bought some and where apart from the big rip off outdoor stores . We are off to Tassie for the summer and intend doing a lot of bush walking and hiking ....	mezza56	4	1050	10:25 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Motor home with over head bed. (Preview) Not really sure where I should start this thread so will start here. I'm looking at buying a second hand motor home but so many of them seem to have the over the cabin extra space for another two people or even as a main bed. I would absolutely need to have my bed on the 'ground floor'. I don't need this type of...	Lily2018	4	1379	08:11 AM Nov 23, 2018 by Lily2018
	Throttle controller - ebay cheapie review (Preview) Hi yawl, I picked up a cheap throttle controller off ebay ~$100 and have seem them as low as around 80.It's the Eittar 9S model A mate has both the idrive and the cheaper original kings and speaks highly off them both .He has said the idrive has more options but if you just want the increase in throttle se...	denmonkey	11	2669	09:57 AM Nov 22, 2018 by denmonkey
	NOT AGAIN, YEP, TYRES! (Preview) I have checked through the search bar and most comments are pretty old, so, time to ask again. I have Cooper AT3 fitted to the Collie and have now done around the 80,000km mark. I am happy with that, however, I have never really liked them other than that. You see, not long after I got them I felt them slippi...	Dougwe	18	2298	06:22 PM Nov 21, 2018 by JeffRae
	Spare wheel weight.. (Preview) What would a fully fitted spare wheel/tyre weigh please? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	11	1639	03:02 PM Nov 21, 2018 by aussie_paul
	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	15	1761	04:02 PM Nov 20, 2018 by Greg 1
	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	20	2007	01:50 PM Nov 20, 2018 by denmonkey
	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	10	1891	09:23 PM Nov 19, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	17	1209	08:56 PM Nov 19, 2018 by Cupie
	Help with three way fridge (Preview) I hope I've got enough information to allow you to help me. We went away with daughter for her shake down trip. Everything worked perfectly with her van. I've commented so many times how lucky she was. She's planning to go away tomorrow with two other families. She plugged in her van into 240 yesterda...	gooba53	13	1925	01:33 PM Nov 19, 2018 by gooba53
	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	1759	02:17 PM Nov 18, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan "Ratings & Masses" & "Ball-Loading" (Preview) It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unfo...	Colin1947	8	1482	12:01 PM Nov 18, 2018 by TheHeaths
	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	2174	06:45 AM Nov 18, 2018 by Radar
	Bluetooth Battery Monitor (Preview) https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/matson-bluetooth-wireless-battery-monitor/54071...	LLD	10	4804	10:34 PM Nov 16, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	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	5534	03:36 PM Nov 16, 2018 by Greg 1
	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	1206	01:55 PM Nov 15, 2018 by campcreekrv
	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	1198	09:11 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Old salt
	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	1772	08:43 PM Nov 14, 2018 by denmonkey
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