Techies' Corner

Kooka · Kooka

Make sure that you turn off your water pump when not occupying the van or travelling. Just finished helping a neighbour clean out and fix his van - a "push fit" connection became dislodged on a bit of rough road, and because his pump was on, it emptied a couple of hundred litres of water into his van befor...

BettyB · BettyB

new owner of Toyota coaster 1988 and would like to carry spare fan and drive belts but Toyota said do not make anymore. Can anyone help? vin number hb310002548

Ron-D · Ron-D

Just bought a new Mu-X but they have two small extra seats in the back takeing up space needed for draws and camping gear there easily removed,the cars registered in NSW ,anyone here have a similar car that might know of any legalities ,there not structural as far as I can see, just a few set screws and the...

G n E · G n E

Just wondering if you can buy an electric lead which has 15 amp pin plug one end and 10amp pin plug the other... We have a Palamino backpack slide on camper and if we stay at friends just want to be able to plug into mains for the night. Thankyou

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Just bought this off my cousin. Does anyone run a charger from this? What size? I just want to use it to charge my 100amp agm battery. What is the biggest charger I can use? Can the 6amp battery dc charger output be used? Is there a voltage cut off unit I can buy to prevent overloading? Thanks Tony

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hey Guys, I've finally got around to swapping out those horrendous low beams for a set of LED bulbs. Not wanting to spend a squillion on testing some out, I was happy to throw 35 bucks at them to try them out. I know I'm only 44 but I'm already starting to not enjoy a night drive as much as I used to. So to say I'm...

Bushbaby · Bushbaby

Where do I start, our van has two big batteries for breakaway system and battery power for out bush! My problem is,the van has been in storage for nearly a month with no power, now we have no lights,( but power to the appliances from the 240volts at the park) the battery charger is on, it has a red light but...

Roy E · Roy E

I have just had my Starcraft Outback single axle van back following a second alignment of wheels, after nearside tyre found to be scuffing off outer-side tread. This originally occurred during the first 15,000 km of the vans life on a trip to W.A. and return to Brisbane. Maker was contacted and sent p...

NormJean · NormJean

Hello Travellers, Can anyone suggest a quality insulation to use under the mattress in our Jayco Swan. We currently have some blue foam type insulation that is adequate,but are always open to suggestions,especially when comfort is involved. Cheers NormJean

Joffa1939 · Joffa1939

Does turning off a 230 ltr Vitrifrigo fridge whist van is in storage in our garage have a detrimental affect on the fridge.

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

Im in the process of replacing a pump in a thetford c-402-c toilet. The problem is do I just shove the pump into the deepest part of the tank or is there a specific place for it to go?

Willdoe · Willdoe

With DC off batteries are charged up while towing with a 2007 NS Pajero wired with 8 B&S. to the Anderson plug and looks like the van is wire with 10mm to the batteries and fridge. I've got a 150 litre Dometic 3 way fridge that works ok on 240V and gas but kills batteries on DC when towing. Any ideas why...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Travelling on the road can be stressful. We headed off with our 300w inverter and 12a smart charger all connected. A new solonoid at the engine (cut iff 12.4v) and 100a fuses. 120w solar but I thought, cloudy victoria - doesnt matter. Ive got it covered. To cut a long story short, our 100a AGM went dow...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, I'm not sure this is tech as such but I'm afraid the answer is going to be complex and technical in nature When I first got my van, I took the fridge out to flip it etc, as it had sat unused for a while and to clean out the cabinet and basically check it out in general, it went back in not long after removi...

seanandvicki · seanandvicki

https://www.klika.com.au/rigg-12v-motorized-jockey-wheel-mover-black.html

Splottboy · Splottboy

Hi, I have a 2014 Avan Ovation M7 Motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base. I have a problem with the entrance door, as the spring on the top catch appears to have broken. Does anyone know how easy it is to remove the door trim/panel so that I can get access to the mechanism to see if the spring or broken has fallen ins...

seanandvicki · seanandvicki

Wondering if anyone has experienced the reversing camera embedded in the rearview mirror? Playing with various options for a caravan camera and wondering if the replacement mirror s with inbuilt camera are any good.How good are they as a simple mirror when the camera is not running?Do they need pow...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I see our erstwhile experts have set up another Quango. ( Quasi Autonomous Government Organisation.) This time to look at our Telecommunications Infrastructure. No idea what it cost to set up but why was this not done before the NBN was even considered ? Looks like a clear case of shutting the stable d...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/01/strap-this-wind-turbine-to-...

Craig1 · Craig1

Has any one used this type of protection please? If so brand/seller and durability etc. I have one door handle area that seems very thin on paint and appears scratched easily. I don't want to use the clear vinyl type. cheers and thanks Craig

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	Failure of "push fit" water connections (Preview) Make sure that you turn off your water pump when not occupying the van or travelling. Just finished helping a neighbour clean out and fix his van - a "push fit" connection became dislodged on a bit of rough road, and because his pump was on, it emptied a couple of hundred litres of water into his van befor...	Kooka	14	1782	07:25 PM Sep 24, 2018 by Santa
	Belts for Toyota Coaster (Preview) new owner of Toyota coaster 1988 and would like to carry spare fan and drive belts but Toyota said do not make anymore. Can anyone help? vin number hb310002548	BettyB	11	2554	10:31 PM Sep 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Mu-X seats (Preview) Just bought a new Mu-X but they have two small extra seats in the back takeing up space needed for draws and camping gear there easily removed,the cars registered in NSW ,anyone here have a similar car that might know of any legalities ,there not structural as far as I can see, just a few set screws and the...	Ron-D	11	3298	06:24 PM Sep 23, 2018 by rgren2
	To lead or not to lead ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Just wondering if you can buy an electric lead which has 15 amp pin plug one end and 10amp pin plug the other... We have a Palamino backpack slide on camper and if we stay at friends just want to be able to plug into mains for the night. Thankyou	G n E	53	3634	04:42 PM Sep 23, 2018 by Webmaster
	Honda genny ez350 (Preview) Just bought this off my cousin. Does anyone run a charger from this? What size? I just want to use it to charge my 100amp agm battery. What is the biggest charger I can use? Can the 6amp battery dc charger output be used? Is there a voltage cut off unit I can buy to prevent overloading? Thanks Tony	Eaglemax	11	913	08:48 AM Sep 23, 2018 by Eaglemax
	LED Headlight swap- your old eyes will thank you :) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey Guys, I've finally got around to swapping out those horrendous low beams for a set of LED bulbs. Not wanting to spend a squillion on testing some out, I was happy to throw 35 bucks at them to try them out. I know I'm only 44 but I'm already starting to not enjoy a night drive as much as I used to. So to say I'm...	denmonkey	33	2490	10:00 AM Sep 21, 2018 by denmonkey
	Battery won’t charge (Preview) Where do I start, our van has two big batteries for breakaway system and battery power for out bush! My problem is,the van has been in storage for nearly a month with no power, now we have no lights,( but power to the appliances from the 240volts at the park) the battery charger is on, it has a red light but...	Bushbaby	8	966	09:47 AM Sep 20, 2018 by Bushbaby
	Starcraft Outback wheel misalignment. (Preview) I have just had my Starcraft Outback single axle van back following a second alignment of wheels, after nearside tyre found to be scuffing off outer-side tread. This originally occurred during the first 15,000 km of the vans life on a trip to W.A. and return to Brisbane. Maker was contacted and sent p...	Roy E	2	744	07:52 AM Sep 19, 2018 by Roy E
	Camper trailer insulation (Preview) Hello Travellers, Can anyone suggest a quality insulation to use under the mattress in our Jayco Swan. We currently have some blue foam type insulation that is adequate,but are always open to suggestions,especially when comfort is involved. Cheers NormJean	NormJean	4	1014	11:00 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	12 v compreser fridge (Preview) Does turning off a 230 ltr Vitrifrigo fridge whist van is in storage in our garage have a detrimental affect on the fridge.	Joffa1939	7	1179	05:32 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Thetford toilet pump. (Preview) Im in the process of replacing a pump in a thetford c-402-c toilet. The problem is do I just shove the pump into the deepest part of the tank or is there a specific place for it to go?	BOBBEAR	1	671	04:31 PM Sep 18, 2018 by campcreekrv
	12V DC fridge flattens batteries (Preview) With DC off batteries are charged up while towing with a 2007 NS Pajero wired with 8 B&S. to the Anderson plug and looks like the van is wire with 10mm to the batteries and fridge. I've got a 150 litre Dometic 3 way fridge that works ok on 240V and gas but kills batteries on DC when towing. Any ideas why...	Willdoe	17	2111	03:32 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Cupie
	Silly mistake (Preview) Travelling on the road can be stressful. We headed off with our 300w inverter and 12a smart charger all connected. A new solonoid at the engine (cut iff 12.4v) and 100a fuses. 120w solar but I thought, cloudy victoria - doesnt matter. Ive got it covered. To cut a long story short, our 100a AGM went dow...	Eaglemax	19	2815	03:06 PM Sep 18, 2018 by Franji
	Removing a fridge (Preview) Hi all, I'm not sure this is tech as such but I'm afraid the answer is going to be complex and technical in nature When I first got my van, I took the fridge out to flip it etc, as it had sat unused for a while and to clean out the cabinet and basically check it out in general, it went back in not long after removi...	denmonkey	25	2547	01:11 PM Sep 18, 2018 by denmonkey
	powered jockey wheel (Preview) https://www.klika.com.au/rigg-12v-motorized-jockey-wheel-mover-black.html	seanandvicki	10	1367	08:00 PM Sep 17, 2018 by Taffy
	Fiat Ducato Motorhome Entrance Door Problem (Preview) Hi, I have a 2014 Avan Ovation M7 Motorhome on a Fiat Ducato base. I have a problem with the entrance door, as the spring on the top catch appears to have broken. Does anyone know how easy it is to remove the door trim/panel so that I can get access to the mechanism to see if the spring or broken has fallen ins...	Splottboy	1	691	03:49 PM Sep 17, 2018 by Splottboy
	Rearview mirror camera (Preview) Wondering if anyone has experienced the reversing camera embedded in the rearview mirror? Playing with various options for a caravan camera and wondering if the replacement mirror s with inbuilt camera are any good.How good are they as a simple mirror when the camera is not running?Do they need pow...	seanandvicki	22	3597	12:43 PM Sep 17, 2018 by StewG
	Quango's (Preview) I see our erstwhile experts have set up another Quango. ( Quasi Autonomous Government Organisation.) This time to look at our Telecommunications Infrastructure. No idea what it cost to set up but why was this not done before the NBN was even considered ? Looks like a clear case of shutting the stable d...	Yuglamron	3	712	12:40 AM Sep 16, 2018 by PeterD
	Wind power while you drive ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/01/strap-this-wind-turbine-to-...	Eaglemax	62	3660	07:47 PM Sep 15, 2018 by PeterX
	Exterior door bowl protector -https://www.ebay.com.au/i/301995759274?chn=ps (Preview) Has any one used this type of protection please? If so brand/seller and durability etc. I have one door handle area that seems very thin on paint and appears scratched easily. I don't want to use the clear vinyl type. cheers and thanks Craig	Craig1	4	780	03:58 PM Sep 13, 2018 by Craig1
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