Techies' Corner

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking at one of these antennas and was hoping to get some opinions on them. Are they any good etc?

Cyclops · Cyclops

ive posted this on the BT owners site. But I think it is a great upgrade for those with outside showers. I have been frustrated By the outside shower hose and hand piec. The hose is too short and very stiff and inflexible until a fair amount of hot water has passed through it to soften it up. The hand piece is...

LLD · LLD

https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/drivesmart-61-lmt-s/default.aspx?pid=010-01681-42-BC30

WoolgoolgaRob · WoolgoolgaRob

Hi all,I've been reading up on these monitors for caravans that need a brake safe installed, apparently if you live or travel through NSW you need a monitor installed into a position that the driver can see and hear warning that the battery for the brake safe is sufficientently charged (what they are s...

vhman · vhman

My hot water service stopped heating on electricity I checked and changed the element which was pretty ordinary . I gave it a basic service and cleaned out the tank and also changed the anode . It works on gas not a problem just not sure with the power side any ideas please .

Paulo · Paulo

Hi guys - Windy day so hunkered down inside my old Jayco poptop - Looking at the new Jurgens van beside me with a you beaut Alko anti sway hitch coupling - i am thinking why don't i fit one of those and remove my old 4 bar back breaking sway / equalizer bars that are such a pain to hitch up and unhitch . Has anyon...

Radar · Radar

Hi All Our 2 year old Sphere 2.5 kg washing machine has a water filling problem after about 40 washers. Can someone throw some light on this problem for me. When filling the water flows in at a dribble, have checked the hoses from the tap to where the hose feeds to the washing machine, water is flowing at ge...

Stl · Stl

Hi, I have a truma hot water that's 6 years old now.( 2011 concept van) The problem is when I run it on 240 volt the water is very hot, I cant see an adjustable temp control. It actually leaks out what I would call the gas exhaust vent on the out side of the van. Just a slow drip, could even be condensation? Do...

Rich and Debs · Rich and Debs

G'day From my hospital bed....... Please can anyone who has a 4.5lt petrol 1999 model (or close to that) let me know what fuel consumption you are getting when towing and going solo? My Nissan Patrol (and caravan) was unfortunately written off recently, the old patrol was a 3.0 lt turbo diesel & w...

pikey · pikey

I have a 2006 pathfinder and considering having a long range fuel tank fitted,preferably leaving the spare wheel where it is. Any feedback (pros and cons) or other suggestions would be appreciated.Towing our van i currently get 5 klm per ltr.

Wandererone · Wandererone

This is definitely a technical question! Our van came with a Wanderer double ensuite shower/toilet tent - pic below. Unfortunately it did not come with instructions. It is not a pop up one but one has has lots of poles like a meccano set. Does anyone know if there an easy way to put this thing together? Ch...

aldinga · aldinga

Hi all.......Is anyone using one of these , how do they handle full load , I notice some have 2 inbuilt fans to disipate the heat and some only have 1....What are some of the uses you put them too . I have plenty of battery capacity for the 12V load current this is not a worry . I would not be using it abov...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Has anybody raised their ride height on a roller rocker suspention setup? Im thinking that putting the axle tube under the springs will give me a 2 inch lift. Im aware of the legalities and its fine. Just wondering if anybody has done it and how, if at all it effects the handling by way of raising the ce...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi everybody. Im wanting to put new vinyl flooring down in my campervan. There is old discolourd vinyl there which cant be taken up as it is stuck firmly to the floor. Do i need to glue the new vinyl down and if so what glue should I use. Any suggestions would be very welcome.. thanks Linz

Hetho · Hetho

I pulled in to a servo in Goulburn last week for diesel advertised on the board for 147.9 / lt. put in 100 plus ltr's and at just about full I noticed the pump price was 150.9 / ltr, and it's "Premium Diesel". You may be able to guess what the next 10 min was like, I lost the battle as the servo did have a sign adve...

ian72 · ian72

Hi, I have just acquired a used Jayco that is fitted with a 12 pin connector (and Andersen Plug) but my car has a 7 pin. I would prefer to keep my car as is for other trailer use and would like to change the van connector myself. The adapters I have seen at $80 seem a bit steep. My question is " Can I just fit a 7 pin...

Petesahut · Petesahut

We have put down a deposit for a used caravan pop top, an Olympic Fulcher Pop Top. I needed to upgrade the towbar from its existing 16KG to a 2300 KG.The vehicle is a Ford Territory 2012 SZ diesel.We struck a deal where the dealer offered to install the bar (Hayman Reece) and brake controller as well as two...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It is my belief that to remove the plastic external vents for the fridge one simply needs to slide the catches on the side and this will release the vent easily. Whenever I get the whim - no, the urge - to remove the vents to inspect the back of the fridge I am unable (praps unwilling) to force the 'cl...

iana · iana

I am having a real brain rattling time trying to work out where to install a diesel heater in the van, but at the moment I am putting out the question, now that you have installed or had installed one of these heaters, where does the exhaust outlet, exhaust from your van, in hindsight, would you have put th...

Bessiejan23 · Bessiejan23

Has anyone used one of these? If so, is it useful? Are there other brands that do the same thing?

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	Foldaway TV Antenna (Preview) Im looking at one of these antennas and was hoping to get some opinions on them. Are they any good etc?	Ger08	5	2336	04:58 PM Aug 21, 2018 by Sparkster
	Upgrade of outside shower on the Bushtracker (Preview) ive posted this on the BT owners site. But I think it is a great upgrade for those with outside showers. I have been frustrated By the outside shower hose and hand piec. The hose is too short and very stiff and inflexible until a fair amount of hot water has passed through it to soften it up. The hand piece is...	Cyclops	0	809	04:58 PM Aug 21, 2018 by Cyclops
	Garmin GPS & Reversing Camera (Preview) https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/drivesmart-61-lmt-s/default.aspx?pid=010-01681-42-BC30	LLD	6	1541	12:30 PM Aug 20, 2018 by LLD
	NSW Brake Safe Monitor Requirements (Preview) Hi all,I've been reading up on these monitors for caravans that need a brake safe installed, apparently if you live or travel through NSW you need a monitor installed into a position that the driver can see and hear warning that the battery for the brake safe is sufficientently charged (what they are s...	WoolgoolgaRob	23	5831	10:57 AM Aug 20, 2018 by Divingbobby
	Swift Hot Water Unit (Preview) My hot water service stopped heating on electricity I checked and changed the element which was pretty ordinary . I gave it a basic service and cleaned out the tank and also changed the anode . It works on gas not a problem just not sure with the power side any ideas please .	vhman	12	2643	08:39 AM Aug 20, 2018 by Ron-D
	Alko anti sway coupling hitch (Preview) Hi guys - Windy day so hunkered down inside my old Jayco poptop - Looking at the new Jurgens van beside me with a you beaut Alko anti sway hitch coupling - i am thinking why don't i fit one of those and remove my old 4 bar back breaking sway / equalizer bars that are such a pain to hitch up and unhitch . Has anyon...	Paulo	10	5112	09:31 PM Aug 19, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Sphere 2.5kg washing machine failure (Preview) Hi All Our 2 year old Sphere 2.5 kg washing machine has a water filling problem after about 40 washers. Can someone throw some light on this problem for me. When filling the water flows in at a dribble, have checked the hoses from the tap to where the hose feeds to the washing machine, water is flowing at ge...	Radar	12	4132	04:28 PM Aug 19, 2018 by Dave1952
	Truma Hot water (Preview) Hi, I have a truma hot water that's 6 years old now.( 2011 concept van) The problem is when I run it on 240 volt the water is very hot, I cant see an adjustable temp control. It actually leaks out what I would call the gas exhaust vent on the out side of the van. Just a slow drip, could even be condensation? Do...	Stl	10	2429	08:23 AM Aug 19, 2018 by PeterD
	4.5lt petrol land cruiser fuel consumption (Preview) G'day From my hospital bed....... Please can anyone who has a 4.5lt petrol 1999 model (or close to that) let me know what fuel consumption you are getting when towing and going solo? My Nissan Patrol (and caravan) was unfortunately written off recently, the old patrol was a 3.0 lt turbo diesel & w...	Rich and Debs	23	23590	05:12 PM Aug 18, 2018 by mixo
	Long range fuel tanks (Preview) I have a 2006 pathfinder and considering having a long range fuel tank fitted,preferably leaving the spare wheel where it is. Any feedback (pros and cons) or other suggestions would be appreciated.Towing our van i currently get 5 klm per ltr.	pikey	18	1790	05:01 PM Aug 16, 2018 by fwdoz
	Ensuite shower/toilet tent (Preview) This is definitely a technical question! Our van came with a Wanderer double ensuite shower/toilet tent - pic below. Unfortunately it did not come with instructions. It is not a pop up one but one has has lots of poles like a meccano set. Does anyone know if there an easy way to put this thing together? Ch...	Wandererone	8	2711	09:30 AM Aug 16, 2018 by PeterD
	3000 watt inverter moditied sine wave any recommendations (Preview) Hi all.......Is anyone using one of these , how do they handle full load , I notice some have 2 inbuilt fans to disipate the heat and some only have 1....What are some of the uses you put them too . I have plenty of battery capacity for the 12V load current this is not a worry . I would not be using it abov...	aldinga	3	1077	06:52 PM Aug 15, 2018 by Jaahn
	Raising caravan ride height. (Preview) Has anybody raised their ride height on a roller rocker suspention setup? Im thinking that putting the axle tube under the springs will give me a 2 inch lift. Im aware of the legalities and its fine. Just wondering if anybody has done it and how, if at all it effects the handling by way of raising the ce...	kezngaz	12	8731	07:44 PM Aug 14, 2018 by grahos
	New vinyl flooring in campervan (Preview) Hi everybody. Im wanting to put new vinyl flooring down in my campervan. There is old discolourd vinyl there which cant be taken up as it is stuck firmly to the floor. Do i need to glue the new vinyl down and if so what glue should I use. Any suggestions would be very welcome.. thanks Linz	Linzeelou	9	2623	07:33 PM Aug 14, 2018 by grahos
	Premium Diesel. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I pulled in to a servo in Goulburn last week for diesel advertised on the board for 147.9 / lt. put in 100 plus ltr's and at just about full I noticed the pump price was 150.9 / ltr, and it's "Premium Diesel". You may be able to guess what the next 10 min was like, I lost the battle as the servo did have a sign adve...	Hetho	34	3837	07:24 PM Aug 14, 2018 by fwdoz
	12 pin plug change to 7 pin (Preview) Hi, I have just acquired a used Jayco that is fitted with a 12 pin connector (and Andersen Plug) but my car has a 7 pin. I would prefer to keep my car as is for other trailer use and would like to change the van connector myself. The adapters I have seen at $80 seem a bit steep. My question is " Can I just fit a 7 pin...	ian72	10	9938	03:17 PM Aug 14, 2018 by PeterD
	Caravan dealer is fitting a towbar, solar panels - Need advice (Preview) We have put down a deposit for a used caravan pop top, an Olympic Fulcher Pop Top. I needed to upgrade the towbar from its existing 16KG to a 2300 KG.The vehicle is a Ford Territory 2012 SZ diesel.We struck a deal where the dealer offered to install the bar (Hayman Reece) and brake controller as well as two...	Petesahut	4	876	07:22 AM Aug 14, 2018 by Petesahut
	How to remove external fridge vents? (Preview) Gday... It is my belief that to remove the plastic external vents for the fridge one simply needs to slide the catches on the side and this will release the vent easily. Whenever I get the whim - no, the urge - to remove the vents to inspect the back of the fridge I am unable (praps unwilling) to force the 'cl...	rockylizard	10	6679	07:42 PM Aug 13, 2018 by JBDUBBO
	Diesel Heater Installation. (Preview) I am having a real brain rattling time trying to work out where to install a diesel heater in the van, but at the moment I am putting out the question, now that you have installed or had installed one of these heaters, where does the exhaust outlet, exhaust from your van, in hindsight, would you have put th...	iana	28	12178	10:35 AM Aug 13, 2018 by iana
	Amphibian power surge protector with outlet tester (Preview) Has anyone used one of these? If so, is it useful? Are there other brands that do the same thing?	Bessiejan23	11	2266	11:46 PM Aug 11, 2018 by oldtrack123
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