Techies' Corner

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

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all need advice have a set of bf Goodrich ko2 allterain tyres .. unsure what pressure they should be run at when on road ..most say 35 ..40psi cold .. 80psi written on side wall that's the max pressure that can be put in tyres .. off road no prob bitumen ????

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all I have a question for a mate of mine ... He has a jayco motorhome with a 150 watt solar panel on the roof running through his dc dc then connected to his 135A battery . He also wants to connect his portable solar battery to same battery when stopped .... His other panel etc has a regulator etc and he wo...

iana · iana

Just wondering, do any members on here have gel cell batteries, factory fitted as their house batteries. Particularly Jayco owners, and how are they performing

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A few years ago I tested a range of AGM batteries for a safety application. The tests applied a constant current load to a fully charged battery until the battery reached the manufacturer's specified voltage for 100% of discharge. Tests were carried out in a temperature controlled room and measured...

lffoar · lffoar

Hi all, I've got a waeco cfx50 and a dometic 90?lt fridge in the van. The waeco I run from the cig lighter socket in the back of my x-trail and it turns off in a "low battery power" situation. What I'm wondering is could I run the fridge van which is wired through the trailer plug and run the waeco at the same ti...

phil b · phil b

Hi Every one Would like to know what any one is using for a dual battery set up in a Ford ranger 2016 I have never had one before and have been told so many things, Not sure what is right or wrong it will be in the tub and only for a fridge, hoping some one can help that has a ranger thanks in advance Phil b

Cbigtez · Cbigtez

I have a jayco journey that is two years old. Just lately the roof has moved out of alignment when it is lowered making it extremely difficult to lock down the roof. It has moved toward the awning side so l believe that the awning caused it to shift. Has anyone else had this experience? What can I do to repai...

Yarra · Yarra

Would like to know how to wire trailer towing lights on my 2004 Rav4. Have done Holdens and Fords, but this looks a lot harder to me. Any advice would be helpful :)

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi all Doing Gibb River Road in 2019 Any comments on What Brand of Dual Zone Fridge Freezer works for you. Always had Waeco and have been happy with CFX 40 but upgrading so to utilise more space and not have to use ice n esky..Engel dearer but lots of cheaper brands ie ARB.m.IRONMAN...EVERCOOL Any th...

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	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	3585	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	1825	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	2167	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	4062	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	1210	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	2077	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	1109	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	1514	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	2258	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	2086	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	1417	03:01 PM Oct 31, 2018 by Dougwe
	bf goodrich all terain tyres road pressure (Preview) Hi all need advice have a set of bf Goodrich ko2 allterain tyres .. unsure what pressure they should be run at when on road ..most say 35 ..40psi cold .. 80psi written on side wall that's the max pressure that can be put in tyres .. off road no prob bitumen ????	goldenyears	14	1924	12:49 PM Oct 31, 2018 by yobarr
	connecting an extra solar panel to deep cycle battery (Preview) Hi all I have a question for a mate of mine ... He has a jayco motorhome with a 150 watt solar panel on the roof running through his dc dc then connected to his 135A battery . He also wants to connect his portable solar battery to same battery when stopped .... His other panel etc has a regulator etc and he wo...	goldenyears	18	1429	06:41 PM Oct 30, 2018 by goldenyears
	Gell Cell batteries. (Preview) Just wondering, do any members on here have gel cell batteries, factory fitted as their house batteries. Particularly Jayco owners, and how are they performing	iana	4	1501	03:50 PM Oct 29, 2018 by T1 Terry
	12V lead acid battery discharge curve (Preview) A few years ago I tested a range of AGM batteries for a safety application. The tests applied a constant current load to a fully charged battery until the battery reached the manufacturer's specified voltage for 100% of discharge. Tests were carried out in a temperature controlled room and measured...	Mike Harding	3	2757	03:11 PM Oct 29, 2018 by T1 Terry
	powering fridges (Preview) Hi all, I've got a waeco cfx50 and a dometic 90?lt fridge in the van. The waeco I run from the cig lighter socket in the back of my x-trail and it turns off in a "low battery power" situation. What I'm wondering is could I run the fridge van which is wired through the trailer plug and run the waeco at the same ti...	lffoar	10	1724	08:28 AM Oct 29, 2018 by JBDUBBO
	DUAL BATTERY FOR FORD RANGER (Preview) Hi Every one Would like to know what any one is using for a dual battery set up in a Ford ranger 2016 I have never had one before and have been told so many things, Not sure what is right or wrong it will be in the tub and only for a fridge, hoping some one can help that has a ranger thanks in advance Phil b	phil b	11	8237	07:11 PM Oct 28, 2018 by JBDUBBO
	Jayco Journey roof alignment (Preview) I have a jayco journey that is two years old. Just lately the roof has moved out of alignment when it is lowered making it extremely difficult to lock down the roof. It has moved toward the awning side so l believe that the awning caused it to shift. Has anyone else had this experience? What can I do to repai...	Cbigtez	14	3125	04:17 PM Oct 27, 2018 by Cbigtez
	Wiring Trailer Lights On A Toyota 2004 Rav4 (Preview) Would like to know how to wire trailer towing lights on my 2004 Rav4. Have done Holdens and Fords, but this looks a lot harder to me. Any advice would be helpful :)	Yarra	2	1078	09:06 PM Oct 26, 2018 by Yuglamron
	What Dual Zone fridge /freezer (Preview) Hi all Doing Gibb River Road in 2019 Any comments on What Brand of Dual Zone Fridge Freezer works for you. Always had Waeco and have been happy with CFX 40 but upgrading so to utilise more space and not have to use ice n esky..Engel dearer but lots of cheaper brands ie ARB.m.IRONMAN...EVERCOOL Any th...	brimhunter	10	2318	09:16 PM Oct 25, 2018 by darjak
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