Techies' Corner

MHJM · MHJM

Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...

Gone bananas · Gone bananas

Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas

Jack60 · Jack60

Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...

Radar · Radar

Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...

the pie van · the pie van

on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...

Moby58 · Moby58

Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?

Amarok · Amarok

The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter

Tracy Louise · Tracy Louise

We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????

stenno2 · stenno2

Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.

Van Go · Van Go

Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty

DaveA1963 · DaveA1963

We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .

Michael1001 · Michael1001

The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo

DonJul · DonJul

We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...

Auzmel · Auzmel

Would it work if I match 2 x Kings Mono 160watt Solar Panels with a Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller? or do they have to be matching brands? as I've done research and the Kings MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller has got bad reviews. Thanks in advance, Melissa

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	BLUETOOTH TRACKER (Preview) Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...	MHJM	3	1091	12:41 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Sway control (Preview) Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas	Gone bananas	15	2018	12:36 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Problem with Vast and Foxtel in caravan. (Preview) Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...	Jack60	8	1189	05:03 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Jack60
	Lithium battery hiccup (Preview) Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...	Radar	19	1543	02:10 PM Mar 20, 2024 by TimTim
	Aldi 75lt dual zone fridge (Preview) on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion	the pie van	0	692	02:36 PM Mar 14, 2024 by the pie van
	Insulation Foam for Caravan Boot Lid (Preview) The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...	PeterInSa	0	720	09:32 AM Mar 13, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Cowfish VanTenna - anyone got one? (Preview) Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?	Moby58	3	3578	08:46 AM Mar 11, 2024 by lizandlarry
	Antenna tv (Preview) The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter	Amarok	4	874	04:12 PM Mar 4, 2024 by PeterD
	RV media 12vlt smart tv (Preview) We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????	Tracy Louise	5	750	12:13 PM Mar 1, 2024 by Tracy Louise
	2011 Jayco StarCraft mains water bypass issue (Preview) Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA	stenno2	4	811	11:22 AM Mar 1, 2024 by stenno2
	Slow Igniter to light gas cook tops (Preview) When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...	PeterInSa	6	1129	08:37 PM Feb 28, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Jayco 12 pin plug wiring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	43	19559	03:40 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Possum3
	12v television reception interference (Preview) Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...	Van Go	4	861	09:52 AM Feb 27, 2024 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty	travelyounger	22	3761	08:26 PM Feb 26, 2024 by TimTim
	Can you run a 3-way fridge from 240V whilst driving? (Preview) We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...	DaveA1963	17	2140	11:26 PM Feb 25, 2024 by watsea
	sevicing a diesal webasto cooktop (Preview) Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .	goldenyears	5	906	03:52 PM Feb 25, 2024 by goldenyears
	Camper Suspension ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...	Michael1001	30	4003	11:31 AM Feb 25, 2024 by jegog
	New tyres for New Age 16.5 E single axle van (Preview) Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo	Ronzo	5	701	05:51 PM Feb 23, 2024 by Ronzo
	Winnebago Coogee overheating (Preview) We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...	DonJul	2	882	08:32 AM Feb 22, 2024 by woolman
	Mixing Brands - Solar Panels & MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Would it work if I match 2 x Kings Mono 160watt Solar Panels with a Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller? or do they have to be matching brands? as I've done research and the Kings MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller has got bad reviews. Thanks in advance, Melissa	Auzmel	34	3714	04:08 AM Feb 21, 2024 by Gregoryrg
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