Techies' Corner

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...

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

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.

Meg7301 · Meg7301

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNg-4bXbDGS61casEa5LyQ

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, when I'm looking for leakage in the motor home, I look on wall behind the shower, under the sink, any where else I should look.?

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

The outside shower terminals inside wall leaked around push on fitting.. To prevent water inside ? I joined to hot and cold pipes together . As outside shower is not our number 1 thing we use ! Not over winter . What I want to know is will this prevent hot water at sink . It runs warm then cold . I assume water i...

Rockyboy · Rockyboy

Hi I have a Regent caravan and the ceiling panels have developed some minor cracks in the vinyl (or whatever the sheeting is covered with). Cracks have developed in 2 of the sheets (so far). The dealer, Green RV, have agreed to replace the 2 damaged panels under warranty. However I am concerned that thi...

Moose2 · Moose2

My van lives in a shed for most of the year so the roof mounted panel is of no use to keep the battery charged. I'm thinking of getting a small solar panel (10w) to put on the shed roof. I know that such a small panel can be connected directly to the battery (100ah) but was wondering whether it will also work vi...

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...

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.

Phill of Townsville · Phill of Townsville

Hello. We have a Dometic 90 Ltr three way fridge. I have had it on 240V and the Freezer keeps icing over. I had it on 10 to start then backed off to 4 but still happens. What am I doing wrong. What's busted or not. I haven't tried it on Gas yet . We are holed up for a longish term at this point. What's going on?...

terriwa · terriwa

Does a ford Terri need a auto trans cooler and is one available if i intend to tow extensively long term a caravan . greg -- Edited by terriwa on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 01:01:35 AM -- Edited by terriwa on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 01:03:12 AM

mezza56 · mezza56

i'm looking to add port solar panels to our solar setup , we've got 3x80w panels on the van and looking to add 250 watts of port panels my calculations are 490w divided by 12 v giving a max output of 40amps . Would a 30a reg be ok or do I go to say 50a ?

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, All we are going to replace our caravan tyres on a Prinston 701 thinking of fitting Bridgestone Desert Dueler A/T D697 tyres same as on Tug the tyres cost $182 fitted My question is the Van only travels on bitumen roads very rarely on gravel do you think it is over kill to fit this tyres ??? https://www...

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	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	1496	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	2259	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	4868	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	5809	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	1225	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	1233	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	1829	08:43 PM Nov 14, 2018 by denmonkey
	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	1254	06:56 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Dougwe
	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	1207	06:55 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	RV 101 tips (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNg-4bXbDGS61casEa5LyQ	Meg7301	4	1390	08:46 PM Nov 13, 2018 by denmonkey
	looking for leaks (Preview) Hi, when I'm looking for leakage in the motor home, I look on wall behind the shower, under the sink, any where else I should look.?	frangipani	8	1007	04:49 PM Nov 13, 2018 by the blind traveller
	Motor home hot water issue ? Winebago (Preview) The outside shower terminals inside wall leaked around push on fitting.. To prevent water inside ? I joined to hot and cold pipes together . As outside shower is not our number 1 thing we use ! Not over winter . What I want to know is will this prevent hot water at sink . It runs warm then cold . I assume water i...	Aus-Kiwi	1	699	01:26 PM Nov 13, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ceiling panels (Preview) Hi I have a Regent caravan and the ceiling panels have developed some minor cracks in the vinyl (or whatever the sheeting is covered with). Cracks have developed in 2 of the sheets (so far). The dealer, Green RV, have agreed to replace the 2 damaged panels under warranty. However I am concerned that thi...	Rockyboy	7	1167	01:05 PM Nov 13, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	10w solar panel to keep battery charged (Preview) My van lives in a shed for most of the year so the roof mounted panel is of no use to keep the battery charged. I'm thinking of getting a small solar panel (10w) to put on the shed roof. I know that such a small panel can be connected directly to the battery (100ah) but was wondering whether it will also work vi...	Moose2	7	1509	07:01 PM Nov 10, 2018 by oldbloke
	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	3400	06:32 PM Nov 10, 2018 by oldbloke
	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	1636	09:34 AM Nov 8, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Threeway Fridge icing up :-( (Preview) Hello. We have a Dometic 90 Ltr three way fridge. I have had it on 240V and the Freezer keeps icing over. I had it on 10 to start then backed off to 4 but still happens. What am I doing wrong. What's busted or not. I haven't tried it on Gas yet . We are holed up for a longish term at this point. What's going on?...	Phill of Townsville	10	2075	10:57 AM Nov 7, 2018 by Phill of Townsville
	Ford Territory (Preview) Does a ford Terri need a auto trans cooler and is one available if i intend to tow extensively long term a caravan . greg -- Edited by terriwa on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 01:01:35 AM -- Edited by terriwa on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 01:03:12 AM	terriwa	15	3729	12:05 PM Nov 6, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar regulator (Preview) i'm looking to add port solar panels to our solar setup , we've got 3x80w panels on the van and looking to add 250 watts of port panels my calculations are 490w divided by 12 v giving a max output of 40amps . Would a 30a reg be ok or do I go to say 50a ?	mezza56	5	1156	04:48 PM Nov 5, 2018 by denmonkey
	Tyres replacement (Preview) Hi, All we are going to replace our caravan tyres on a Prinston 701 thinking of fitting Bridgestone Desert Dueler A/T D697 tyres same as on Tug the tyres cost $182 fitted My question is the Van only travels on bitumen roads very rarely on gravel do you think it is over kill to fit this tyres ??? https://www...	Bukhouse	7	2004	12:39 PM Nov 5, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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