Techies' Corner

Crocman · Crocman

Hi all we just ordered our new van and it comes with a safety Dave camera setup but we were asked if we wanted a monitor on mirror or stand alone monitor looking for any advice on which is more practical and useable for caravan use such as reversing and traveling to see behind when in transit thanks in advan...

Gundog · Gundog

My current Surburban Electric Only HWS is approaching end of life, why because the majority of our time is spent where our water is bore water for general use and Rainwater for drinking. Regular maintaince annodes swaps and decalcification occurs, most recent inspection and service show flaking r...

Gundog · Gundog

****NOTES**** #1 You have choosen to use a Weight Distribution Hitch.#2 This is not about wether to use one or not, This about the generally accepted method to setup and apply the hitch.The first step is to establish the height of the towball coupling on the caravan. 1st We need to level...

lizard · lizard

Was working fine till a trip on corrugated road , now lights ok , but doesn't get cold - works perfectly on 240 v - saw a video some time ago about soot/wasp nest falling on flame and distorting it - and how to pull it out to clear - damned if I can find it now . Had a quick look and not much room through access vent...

Izabarack · Izabarack

It all started with a discussion of whether or not to buy an ICE Zero Turn mower or an EV Zero Turn mower. One serious comparison I have seen bumped initial cost against operating cost with the reduced operating cost making a Payback time of just 3 years. The warranty on the ICE mower was one Year, t...

dennis78 · dennis78

Hi. I have a TPMS which originally worked ok. However, the sensors will no longer pair with the receiver. The battery in the monitor and those in the sensors are ok and well within the voltage range. I have tried removing the sensors and then repairing them but it just doesnt work. The monitor gets to th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, It's been ages since I asked a question of the ones that know but the time has come. I had to get a new gas regulator on the aluminium tent around November 2023 but I think I need a different one. Due to being summer my fitted Truma gas heater hasn't been needed but the weather has now changed and...

Sdskw · Sdskw

Our Thretford fridge works fine on 12v & 240v but there is no clicking sound when trying to put on gas when free camping. Followed instructions in fridge manual even. Any ideas thankyou Sue

Fortysouth · Fortysouth

Greetings all, We have a 2005 Jayco Freedom Outback with a Heron 2.2 fitted. The facia has had cracks around the screw holes and these have all joined together. It is beyond repair and I would like to replace it if they are still available. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ch...

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Finally found the source of the mildew smell, there was mildew build up in the Toilet Air Vent, I removed the vent and gave it a good clean, I was surprised to see how much slimy crap had build up and was not visible by just looking at the vent.

Kokovans · Kokovans

If water is leaking onto the floor of your shower or onto the base of your Thetford cassette in a dual toilet shower setup the water level tubes are leaking. The original product used to seal the white tubing that allows water to travel to the sight tube has broken down with age and allows the water to leak...

Dennis Michael Radclyffe Smith · Dennis Michael Radclyffe Smith

Want to replace broken leveler slider opener from toilet photos attached. Would like assistance or video on how to remove broken part and replace with new one. I have attached photos. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Jandara55 · Jandara55

Hi We have just purchased an Australian diesel heater and can't find any YouTube videos that give instructions. Does anyone have one that may be able to assist us??

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello. We have a Jayco Freedom van fitted with a Thetford Cassette toilet. When travelling, water escapes from the reservoir (not the cassette) onto the shower/toilet floor and also down into the space holding the cassette. Am certain the cassette does not leak as have emptied the reservoir and tra...

SGilbo · SGilbo

Has anyone replaced their Thermistor. My understanding is that you tie a "pull cord" to to the inside 'end', pull it out from the rear, and then pull the new one back through. Was wondering if anyone has done this or has suggestions. Thanks Gilbo

Ian195 · Ian195

My Swift Gas/Elect hot water started to trip the safety switch intermittently. It turns out that the wiring for the element (and other wires) come out the thermostat block around some very sharp corners of the aluminium cutout (See att image). The caravan has done about 50,000 km and vibration or pr...

Pen n pep · Pen n pep

I was advised to purchase bluetooth wheel monitor to check for wheels overheating on tandem caravan, however, have since been told you should be able to check for overheating by touching the hubs. How should this be done?

DeBe · DeBe

After 3 years mine developed a leak under the van. Turns out the rubber hose joiners had all cracked, & the rubber pump bracket had disintegrated as well. Replaced joiners with new 4mm hose (not easy to find in country garages. Works well now.

Frenchy31 · Frenchy31

Recently purchased a 2011 Sprinter LWB motor home. What is the ideal tyre pressure? Have looked online but recommendations from 44psi up to 60psi. Any assistance will be appreciated.

StewG · StewG

My off-Road 2.8T single-axle caravan needs new tyres and I'm considering Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 265/75R16 123-R LT OWL because they are Light Truck, all-terrain, the right size and load rating for my van. Have you used these Yokohama tyres and could comment on their performance? Alternativel...

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	Safety Dave which what ! (Preview) Hi all we just ordered our new van and it comes with a safety Dave camera setup but we were asked if we wanted a monitor on mirror or stand alone monitor looking for any advice on which is more practical and useable for caravan use such as reversing and traveling to see behind when in transit thanks in advan...	Crocman	16	3516	06:48 PM Jun 2, 2024 by StewG
	INstalling an electric tankless instant Hot water unit. (Preview) My current Surburban Electric Only HWS is approaching end of life, why because the majority of our time is spent where our water is bore water for general use and Rainwater for drinking. Regular maintaince annodes swaps and decalcification occurs, most recent inspection and service show flaking r...	Gundog	6	1317	02:44 PM May 31, 2024 by Are We Lost
	How to setup a Weight Distribution Hitch (Preview) **NOTES #1 You have choosen to use a Weight Distribution Hitch.#2 This is not about wether to use one or not, This about the generally accepted method to setup and apply the hitch.The first step is to establish the height of the towball coupling on the caravan.** 1st We need to level...	Gundog	7	1364	10:20 PM May 29, 2024 by Possum3
	Dometic RM 4601 fridge , stopped working on gas (Preview) Was working fine till a trip on corrugated road , now lights ok , but doesn't get cold - works perfectly on 240 v - saw a video some time ago about soot/wasp nest falling on flame and distorting it - and how to pull it out to clear - damned if I can find it now . Had a quick look and not much room through access vent...	lizard	2	804	07:07 PM May 29, 2024 by lizard
	Initial cost of EV vs ICE and payback time. (Preview) It all started with a discussion of whether or not to buy an ICE Zero Turn mower or an EV Zero Turn mower. One serious comparison I have seen bumped initial cost against operating cost with the reduced operating cost making a Payback time of just 3 years. The warranty on the ICE mower was one Year, t...	Izabarack	21	1675	08:00 PM May 25, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Tyre pressure monitor not working (Preview) Hi. I have a TPMS which originally worked ok. However, the sensors will no longer pair with the receiver. The battery in the monitor and those in the sensors are ok and well within the voltage range. I have tried removing the sensors and then repairing them but it just doesnt work. The monitor gets to th...	dennis78	19	1344	02:52 PM May 22, 2024 by dennis78
	GAS REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT (Preview) Morning all, It's been ages since I asked a question of the ones that know but the time has come. I had to get a new gas regulator on the aluminium tent around November 2023 but I think I need a different one. Due to being summer my fitted Truma gas heater hasn't been needed but the weather has now changed and...	Dougwe	13	1994	11:23 AM May 22, 2024 by Dick0
	Thretford fridge not working on gas (Preview) Our Thretford fridge works fine on 12v & 240v but there is no clicking sound when trying to put on gas when free camping. Followed instructions in fridge manual even. Any ideas thankyou Sue	Sdskw	3	1003	10:46 AM May 21, 2024 by Greg 1
	Heron 2.2 aircon/heater (Preview) Greetings all, We have a 2005 Jayco Freedom Outback with a Heron 2.2 fitted. The facia has had cracks around the screw holes and these have all joined together. It is beyond repair and I would like to replace it if they are still available. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ch...	Fortysouth	4	1000	12:34 PM May 20, 2024 by dorian
	Mildew in Toilet Air Vent (Preview) Finally found the source of the mildew smell, there was mildew build up in the Toilet Air Vent, I removed the vent and gave it a good clean, I was surprised to see how much slimy crap had build up and was not visible by just looking at the vent.	Steel Dog	0	521	02:55 PM May 18, 2024 by Steel Dog
	Thetford toilet flush water tank leak (Preview) If water is leaking onto the floor of your shower or onto the base of your Thetford cassette in a dual toilet shower setup the water level tubes are leaking. The original product used to seal the white tubing that allows water to travel to the sight tube has broken down with age and allows the water to leak...	Kokovans	0	774	09:36 AM May 14, 2024 by Kokovans
	Broken Leveler Slider Opener on Camec toilet CTS4110 (Preview) Want to replace broken leveler slider opener from toilet photos attached. Would like assistance or video on how to remove broken part and replace with new one. I have attached photos. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.	Dennis Michael Radclyffe Smith	3	798	08:02 AM May 14, 2024 by Possum3
	Instructions for Australian Diesel Heater (Preview) Hi We have just purchased an Australian diesel heater and can't find any YouTube videos that give instructions. Does anyone have one that may be able to assist us??	Jandara55	8	1105	08:39 PM May 13, 2024 by Greg 1
	Thetford toilet reservior leaks (Preview) Hello. We have a Jayco Freedom van fitted with a Thetford Cassette toilet. When travelling, water escapes from the reservoir (not the cassette) onto the shower/toilet floor and also down into the space holding the cassette. Am certain the cassette does not leak as have emptied the reservoir and tra...	Kev Pearce	17	7276	08:54 AM May 13, 2024 by Possum3
	RPD 218 Thermistor (Preview) Has anyone replaced their Thermistor. My understanding is that you tie a "pull cord" to to the inside 'end', pull it out from the rear, and then pull the new one back through. Was wondering if anyone has done this or has suggestions. Thanks Gilbo	SGilbo	1	937	01:10 PM May 12, 2024 by Possum3
	Swift gas/Elec hot water tripping safety switch (Preview) My Swift Gas/Elect hot water started to trip the safety switch intermittently. It turns out that the wiring for the element (and other wires) come out the thermostat block around some very sharp corners of the aluminium cutout (See att image). The caravan has done about 50,000 km and vibration or pr...	Ian195	1	1402	09:13 AM May 10, 2024 by Rails
	How warm should hubs feel? When to worry (Preview) I was advised to purchase bluetooth wheel monitor to check for wheels overheating on tandem caravan, however, have since been told you should be able to check for overheating by touching the hubs. How should this be done?	Pen n pep	14	3604	07:09 PM May 9, 2024 by evelyndavis
	Diesel Ebay Heater (Preview) After 3 years mine developed a leak under the van. Turns out the rubber hose joiners had all cracked, & the rubber pump bracket had disintegrated as well. Replaced joiners with new 4mm hose (not easy to find in country garages. Works well now.	DeBe	2	991	06:49 AM May 7, 2024 by mischief
	Tyre pressure Sprinter LWB motor home (Preview) Recently purchased a 2011 Sprinter LWB motor home. What is the ideal tyre pressure? Have looked online but recommendations from 44psi up to 60psi. Any assistance will be appreciated.	Frenchy31	4	1491	11:27 PM May 6, 2024 by Bas + Eve
	New Tyres for Off-Road 2.8T single-axle Caravan (Preview) My off-Road 2.8T single-axle caravan needs new tyres and I'm considering Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 265/75R16 123-R LT OWL because they are Light Truck, all-terrain, the right size and load rating for my van. Have you used these Yokohama tyres and could comment on their performance? Alternativel...	StewG	9	1680	06:25 PM May 6, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
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