Techies' Corner

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, I finally got around to chucking the dcdc charger into the caravan this weekend. Tis a supercheap ridge ryder branded variant which is rated at 20amp. It can handle lead acid, gel and calcium batteries. I currently have a 125a/h battery doing duties for mostly lights and usb charging of variou...

LLD · LLD

I have an Aldi XS charger. I cannot identify the connector between the unit and the alligator clips. I'd like to make a second lead that has an SAE connector on it. Scanned the internet but cannot find the plug/socket type. Can anyone out there help? Thanks.

neil schrader · neil schrader

Hi folks, I have a Pioneer long range fuel tank fitted to my Isuzu mu x, while it is great for travelling, i had a problem with my gas line to my rear air conditioning unit. The line had been rubbing on the corner of the tank and had worn through and i lost my aircon gas and my cold air. Has anyone had this probl...

rodrocket · rodrocket

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Electric-Water-Heater-Home-Bathroom-Kitchen-Sink-Instant-Hot-System-AU/151911351717?hash=item235e9f...

Sheba · Sheba

Does any-one know where one can get Fiat Ducato keys cut at a reasonable price ? My friend doesn't have a spare, and doesn't want to spend around $700 for one. I think she can get one cut for a lot less, but she's been quoted about that figure by the Ducato Dealer. Cheers, Sheba.

ottg · ottg

Hi everyone, Looking for recommendations for either a small portable evaporative cooler or a portable refrigerated unit for a small 15' poptop caravan. Will only run from 220V. It cannot be a permanent installation as there is no available space. The standard space above the counter is taken...

Jim Moon · Jim Moon

Hi. My 1995 Outback Explorer died in the driveway (no power to anything), as in one day when I turned the key. Battery is charged and tests 'good' with load tester. I wriggled the harness wires that come thru the floor under the dash as I noticed a 'taped wire' in it, and got beeping back to key when inserti...

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking buy a second hand vast set up and wondered if there is anything we need to be aware of. Is it a simple transition to us from the previous owner

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... cheers - John

Rud · Rud

I have a 1986 Toyota Commuter camper with a Thunderbox house battery box and charger that regulates charging if plugged into 230v ac. (I also have a switch in the cable on the DC side of the charger as it flattens the battery if left connected to the battery after charging and pulling the 230v plug, bad de...

Ausron · Ausron

Hi .... I am new to the Forum and am wondering if anyone has used Google Home to automate lights etc in their caravan? Cheers!

Turka · Turka

Hoping someone can help with my issue. I attached mains power just on 48 hours ago for a short trip away tomorrow. I. have a four year old Jayco Expanda Their was a buzzing noise coming out of the Voltage Box I havent used the van for just over 6 months. The battery had lost most of its charge. I have recharge...

stud · stud

Can anybody help with an outlet to purchase Girard tank less hot water system spare parts prefer Melb area but interstate OK I am looking for a Fenwal 35-535927-011 automatic ignition system cheers Stu

kesa32 · kesa32

just thought I'd post this link if it hasn't already been done , appears in an easy to follow format , lifting the confusion for those starting out https://www.rvbooks.com.au/page/technical/

palaceboy · palaceboy

I'm prepping my van for a long long apprentice type trip, I need to test out a few things before we take off. I am seeking advice about putting a roof rack on a pop top, I cant see anything off the shelf. I'm considering putting slide off solar panels on the roof rack so as to negate the need for extra pane...

Cultureflab · Cultureflab

Greetings, I am a new kid in the puddle! I am fitting a diesel parking heater and don't want to fit an extra tank especially for it, if I can avoid it. Can I put a tee piece in the engine fuel line (post filter)? I am wondering whether the heater fuel pump would block (I hope) fuel running backwards up the hea...

Land cruiser · Land cruiser

I am looking at storing our MH for 8 months over a Far North Queensland Summer. I am considering a fabric cover (Adco or simila) My concern is will I get condensation build up? Will any cover movement wear the Paint surface? I am planning to run a domestic air conditioning unit inside that comes on say for...

Jimmy Kwaka · Jimmy Kwaka

Anyone else have this issue? Or are we just suffering yet another Jayco downside? We are about to solve this problem by having two separate waste hoses. I am not overly worried, as a forty dollar fix using another waste pipe means we can join them both together when we are a long way from the caravan park d...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

I am very new, I have just bought a new van and the batteries are under the bed, is this an issue from the point of fumes and or ventilation.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morn'n all, hope all are well on this well, overcast coolish day here in down town Young NSW, anyway. Yep, still here. Just after your thoughts on running a 15amp lead via an Amphibian 10 - 15amp, from a power supply approximately 60mts to a van. Power loss etc I am pretty sure I know what is coming my way i...

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	Ridge Ryder DC-DC 20amp charger review and install (Preview) Hi all, I finally got around to chucking the dcdc charger into the caravan this weekend. Tis a supercheap ridge ryder branded variant which is rated at 20amp. It can handle lead acid, gel and calcium batteries. I currently have a 125a/h battery doing duties for mostly lights and usb charging of variou...	denmonkey	9	8635	01:39 AM Oct 18, 2018 by Hylife
	Aldi Charger Connection (Preview) I have an Aldi XS charger. I cannot identify the connector between the unit and the alligator clips. I'd like to make a second lead that has an SAE connector on it. Scanned the internet but cannot find the plug/socket type. Can anyone out there help? Thanks.	LLD	10	1701	01:09 AM Oct 18, 2018 by Hylife
	isuzu mu x. ARB pioneer long range fuel tank problems. (Preview) Hi folks, I have a Pioneer long range fuel tank fitted to my Isuzu mu x, while it is great for travelling, i had a problem with my gas line to my rear air conditioning unit. The line had been rubbing on the corner of the tank and had worn through and i lost my aircon gas and my cold air. Has anyone had this probl...	neil schrader	5	2056	02:36 PM Oct 17, 2018 by neil schrader
	Hot Water Heater (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Electric-Water-Heater-Home-Bathroom-Kitchen-Sink-Instant-Hot-System-AU/151911351717?hash=item235e9f...	rodrocket	3	1016	02:04 PM Oct 17, 2018 by Dougwe
	Fiat Ducato Keys. (Preview) Does any-one know where one can get Fiat Ducato keys cut at a reasonable price ? My friend doesn't have a spare, and doesn't want to spend around $700 for one. I think she can get one cut for a lot less, but she's been quoted about that figure by the Ducato Dealer. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	14	4521	02:02 AM Oct 16, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Seeking recommendations for a small portable evaporative cooler or a refrigerated unit (Preview) Hi everyone, Looking for recommendations for either a small portable evaporative cooler or a portable refrigerated unit for a small 15' poptop caravan. Will only run from 220V. It cannot be a permanent installation as there is no available space. The standard space above the counter is taken...	ottg	5	906	02:33 PM Oct 13, 2018 by villatranquilla
	Isuzu Elf (Outback Explorer) manual (Preview) Hi. My 1995 Outback Explorer died in the driveway (no power to anything), as in one day when I turned the key. Battery is charged and tests 'good' with load tester. I wriggled the harness wires that come thru the floor under the dash as I noticed a 'taped wire' in it, and got beeping back to key when inserti...	Jim Moon	1	1175	10:06 AM Oct 13, 2018 by Jaahn
	Vast Satellite (Preview) Im looking buy a second hand vast set up and wondered if there is anything we need to be aware of. Is it a simple transition to us from the previous owner	Ger08	8	1406	02:16 PM Oct 12, 2018 by malken
	15AMP or 10AMP (Preview) Gday... cheers - John	rockylizard	6	1522	04:51 PM Oct 11, 2018 by denmonkey
	Van battery charging (Preview) I have a 1986 Toyota Commuter camper with a Thunderbox house battery box and charger that regulates charging if plugged into 230v ac. (I also have a switch in the cable on the DC side of the charger as it flattens the battery if left connected to the battery after charging and pulling the 230v plug, bad de...	Rud	10	1396	04:03 PM Oct 11, 2018 by Dick0
	Google Home inCaravan ( 1 2 ) Google Home caravan Smart caravanautomation (Preview) Hi .... I am new to the Forum and am wondering if anyone has used Google Home to automate lights etc in their caravan? Cheers!	Ausron	32	2677	08:16 PM Oct 10, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Buzzing Noise in Voltage Box (Preview) Hoping someone can help with my issue. I attached mains power just on 48 hours ago for a short trip away tomorrow. I. have a four year old Jayco Expanda Their was a buzzing noise coming out of the Voltage Box I havent used the van for just over 6 months. The battery had lost most of its charge. I have recharge...	Turka	10	3110	08:03 PM Oct 8, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Girard tank less hot water system spare parts (Preview) Can anybody help with an outlet to purchase Girard tank less hot water system spare parts prefer Melb area but interstate OK I am looking for a Fenwal 35-535927-011 automatic ignition system cheers Stu	stud	2	947	03:08 PM Oct 7, 2018 by stud
	A good guide to weights etc for newbies (Preview) just thought I'd post this link if it hasn't already been done , appears in an easy to follow format , lifting the confusion for those starting out https://www.rvbooks.com.au/page/technical/	kesa32	9	1005	09:52 AM Oct 7, 2018 by PeterD
	Hi Ace pop top camper storage issues. (Preview) I'm prepping my van for a long long apprentice type trip, I need to test out a few things before we take off. I am seeking advice about putting a roof rack on a pop top, I cant see anything off the shelf. I'm considering putting slide off solar panels on the roof rack so as to negate the need for extra pane...	palaceboy	7	829	06:39 AM Oct 7, 2018 by outlaw40
	Diesel Parking Heater Fuel Supply. (Preview) Greetings, I am a new kid in the puddle! I am fitting a diesel parking heater and don't want to fit an extra tank especially for it, if I can avoid it. Can I put a tee piece in the engine fuel line (post filter)? I am wondering whether the heater fuel pump would block (I hope) fuel running backwards up the hea...	Cultureflab	8	1633	12:25 AM Oct 7, 2018 by Cultureflab
	Motor Home covers (Preview) I am looking at storing our MH for 8 months over a Far North Queensland Summer. I am considering a fabric cover (Adco or simila) My concern is will I get condensation build up? Will any cover movement wear the Paint surface? I am planning to run a domestic air conditioning unit inside that comes on say for...	Land cruiser	6	1372	08:17 AM Oct 6, 2018 by Land cruiser
	Sink waste coming up in the shower? (Preview) Anyone else have this issue? Or are we just suffering yet another Jayco downside? We are about to solve this problem by having two separate waste hoses. I am not overly worried, as a forty dollar fix using another waste pipe means we can join them both together when we are a long way from the caravan park d...	Jimmy Kwaka	9	2192	07:22 PM Oct 5, 2018 by Jimmy Kwaka
	Battery Location (Preview) I am very new, I have just bought a new van and the batteries are under the bed, is this an issue from the point of fumes and or ventilation.	not so grey nomads	14	1490	07:15 PM Oct 5, 2018 by swamp
	LOOOOONG POWER LEAD (Preview) Morn'n all, hope all are well on this well, overcast coolish day here in down town Young NSW, anyway. Yep, still here. Just after your thoughts on running a 15amp lead via an Amphibian 10 - 15amp, from a power supply approximately 60mts to a van. Power loss etc I am pretty sure I know what is coming my way i...	Dougwe	17	1956	03:38 PM Oct 5, 2018 by Dougwe
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