Techies' Corner

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...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/primus-australia-pty-ltd-t-as-companion-brands-companion-portable-butane-stoves-single-dual-burner

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hello out there al you lucky travelers would like to hear if anyone out there are using a kogan sim only plan and have they had any reception problems in the outback we are looking to start travelling mid next year Look forward to hearing from you Cheers

mikeker · mikeker

Hi, I have an MUX and am considering installing a diesel chip but have read both good and bad reports about chips and whether they void the warranty. Thanks, Mike

Ger08 · Ger08

My AGM battery is sitting at 12.7 - 12.75. Is this considered fully charged?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Afternoon fellow GN's. Does anyone here in OZ have one of these TV Bandit's. Are they any good, how much etc. I started to check their site but they want all your details before choosing what you want

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	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	1268	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	1903	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	1274	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	1229	06:55 PM Nov 14, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	RV 101 tips (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNg-4bXbDGS61casEa5LyQ	Meg7301	4	1415	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	1028	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	715	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	1186	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	1556	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	3493	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	1729	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	2111	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	3855	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	1174	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	2033	12:39 PM Nov 5, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Recall Companion /Primus portable butane stoves (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/primus-australia-pty-ltd-t-as-companion-brands-companion-portable-butane-stoves-single-dual-burner	oldtrack123	2	1072	06:45 PM Nov 4, 2018 by Yuglamron
	Kogan sim card (Preview) Hello out there al you lucky travelers would like to hear if anyone out there are using a kogan sim only plan and have they had any reception problems in the outback we are looking to start travelling mid next year Look forward to hearing from you Cheers	j and v kids	8	1460	08:11 AM Nov 4, 2018 by mezza56
	DIESEL CHIPS (Preview) Hi, I have an MUX and am considering installing a diesel chip but have read both good and bad reports about chips and whether they void the warranty. Thanks, Mike	mikeker	15	2204	11:52 AM Nov 2, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	AGM battery SOC (Preview) My AGM battery is sitting at 12.7 - 12.75. Is this considered fully charged?	Ger08	10	2014	09:38 PM Oct 31, 2018 by Ger08
	TV BANDIT (Preview) Afternoon fellow GN's. Does anyone here in OZ have one of these TV Bandit's. Are they any good, how much etc. I started to check their site but they want all your details before choosing what you want	Dougwe	10	1386	03:01 PM Oct 31, 2018 by Dougwe
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