Techies' Corner

Teo · Teo

hi Nomads. Has anyone attempted to replace the cords on pull up blinds and screens on their van. My Avan has one broken and a couple looking a bit doubtful. Thanks in advance. Terry.

Cyclops · Cyclops

Does anybody know where we can buy the Haier Pulsator in Oz? pete

bowser · bowser

Morning. I have just taken out 2 x110 AGM batteries, I thought that I had only got 4 years out of them but finding some paper work, I got about 6 years out of them, I have decided to go back to one Battery of about 135amp to 150amp, For what I am running. Can I do better with another Brand or is AGM still the o...

Joda · Joda

Been doing a bit of reading up on e.g.r. valves, seems to be a few pros & cons about taking it out of the picture, engines may run hotter, turbo can be overpressurised. E.G.R. can be simply blanked off or controlled by an add on module, has any one done either of these mods. & what resulted, Tal...

gandk · gandk

Hi After experiencing some very rough roads our Truma hws now only works on 240 power and not the gas. When we try turning on the gas it only stays on for about 10 secs. Any ideas? Kim

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Problems on the Road - "Towing Caravans for Rec-reation? Not Wreck-creation!" Most unfortunately, the caravan industry is being badly tarnished by the continual reports of serious accidents, involving caravans, on our roads. For every major accident - involving a roll-over - the CCA rece...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

I just cleaned out and reorganised the front boot of the van prior to the next trip away. While it was empty I used tow ball scales to measure the weight which read 160kg. I replaced everything including all of the WDH components and the weight went up to 200kg. At the moment the van will be between 2500kg a...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

Hello all, I have searched this forum and tried calling vehicle components (who haven't answered phone all day!), would like to know what bearings and seals are used in their hubs before pulling apart. The brake hubs are quite large as is the area where the bearings reside. I'm thinking parallel bear...

2Lazy · 2Lazy

Dear knowledgeable types Dunlop SP175E tyres P or LT? The marking is 195/R15C 106/104s, I cannot find a P or LT anywhere on the sidewall The Dunlop site tells me they are LT but they look to bulge a bit too much. I am preparing for gibber tracks and the GRR hence want to be certain. Thanks in advance L...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, Have a couple of questions about these sirocco fans, i have had a look at you tube and the sirocco manual. It tells me that the diameter is 180 mm but i cannot find out what the measurement is from the base where it fits to the van to the edge of the fan, basically i am try to find out the dimensions so i ca...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.productsafety.gov.au%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2Frecall%2FRecall%2520advertisement_127.pdf

KAYOS · KAYOS

I have a problem with the hot dipped galvanised coating cracking and falling off some sections of my caravan chassis. I think I now know the cause of the problem and what the fix would have been had a quality control inspection been conducted by the galvaniser or chassis manufacturer or even the ca...

JoeJan · JoeJan

I have a carefree awening on my van and the ratchet does not seem to lock the roller in place. As a result the holes that the bows fit into on the main roller beam have become elongated. Iâm assuming the ratchet is the problem. Can anyone give me their opinion on this problem and an the ratchet be replaced as...

Cairnsy · Cairnsy

We're picking up our Toyota Coaster from NSW on Wednesday - can't wait. Can anyone suggest a good company in Brisbane (preferably near Beenleigh Rum Distillery ) that can fit Towbars & Bullbars in one go? The intention is to maybe purchase a cheap trailer & tow "stuff" to NW Queensland &...

Land cruiser · Land cruiser

Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...

Joda · Joda

Have a electric flush toilet (thetford) in the van, not flushing when knob is depressed, found 10amp fuse underneath & it checked out o.k. has been working fine up till now, any thoughts? Joda

jkis · jkis

I have a ati water heater model bb2212x it used to have a 1200 watt 240ac element. I'm wanting to fit a 24vdc 600 watt element. A couple of things I'm not sure about is will the 600 watt heat the water in a good time frame. the old element has the thermostate fitted to it. I would have to use a seperate therm...

Nev Bartoss · Nev Bartoss

I've recently purchased a 2004 Fiat Winnebago Free Wind. The roof sewer vent was damaged / broken by the previous owner. (Pics as attached). Can anyone suggest what I need to get to replace it and where I can get one from? Cheers Nev

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are wondering if we need to have Weight distribution bars when towing a 3 ton fully loaded Jayco Silverline with a 2018 Isuzu D-MAX. Any advice is appreciated.

Chucker · Chucker

Been reading and hearing a lot about people's diesel heaters and how good they are, but my question before I go ahead a get one is..... What sort of servicing do they require. Can you do it yourself or is there a specialist that you have to take them to?? Regards and hope you can help me please......

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	Strings on blinds assemblies. (Preview) hi Nomads. Has anyone attempted to replace the cords on pull up blinds and screens on their van. My Avan has one broken and a couple looking a bit doubtful. Thanks in advance. Terry.	Teo	0	568	01:43 PM Aug 6, 2018 by Teo
	Washing machine - Haier Pulsator HLP21N (Preview) Does anybody know where we can buy the Haier Pulsator in Oz? pete	Cyclops	0	690	03:15 PM Aug 5, 2018 by Cyclops
	Recomended brand of battery for use, for basic use, TV, 12 volt Pump, average of four led lights. (Preview) Morning. I have just taken out 2 x110 AGM batteries, I thought that I had only got 4 years out of them but finding some paper work, I got about 6 years out of them, I have decided to go back to one Battery of about 135amp to 150amp, For what I am running. Can I do better with another Brand or is AGM still the o...	bowser	8	852	07:00 AM Aug 5, 2018 by swamp
	Diesel E.G.R. valve (Preview) Been doing a bit of reading up on e.g.r. valves, seems to be a few pros & cons about taking it out of the picture, engines may run hotter, turbo can be overpressurised. E.G.R. can be simply blanked off or controlled by an add on module, has any one done either of these mods. & what resulted, Tal...	Joda	18	2280	07:08 PM Aug 4, 2018 by Dave1952
	HWS NOT WORKING ON GAS. ONLY ON 240 (Preview) Hi After experiencing some very rough roads our Truma hws now only works on 240 power and not the gas. When we try turning on the gas it only stays on for about 10 secs. Any ideas? Kim	gandk	0	484	01:42 PM Aug 4, 2018 by gandk
	"Towing Caravans for Rec-reation? Not Wreck-creation!" (Preview) Problems on the Road - "Towing Caravans for Rec-reation? Not Wreck-creation!" Most unfortunately, the caravan industry is being badly tarnished by the continual reports of serious accidents, involving caravans, on our roads. For every major accident - involving a roll-over - the CCA rece...	Colin1947	3	1052	11:17 PM Aug 3, 2018 by Stretch60
	Tow Ball Loading (Preview) I just cleaned out and reorganised the front boot of the van prior to the next trip away. While it was empty I used tow ball scales to measure the weight which read 160kg. I replaced everything including all of the WDH components and the weight went up to 200kg. At the moment the van will be between 2500kg a...	The Belmont Bear	4	1049	08:39 AM Aug 1, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	Vehicle Components 6 stud hub, what bearings? (Preview) Hello all, I have searched this forum and tried calling vehicle components (who haven't answered phone all day!), would like to know what bearings and seals are used in their hubs before pulling apart. The brake hubs are quite large as is the area where the bearings reside. I'm thinking parallel bear...	Stretch60	8	1639	09:18 PM Jul 31, 2018 by Dav4Cris
	Tyre type (Preview) Dear knowledgeable types Dunlop SP175E tyres P or LT? The marking is 195/R15C 106/104s, I cannot find a P or LT anywhere on the sidewall The Dunlop site tells me they are LT but they look to bulge a bit too much. I am preparing for gibber tracks and the GRR hence want to be certain. Thanks in advance L...	2Lazy	14	1692	08:04 AM Jul 31, 2018 by rockylizard
	Sirocco II fans ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, Have a couple of questions about these sirocco fans, i have had a look at you tube and the sirocco manual. It tells me that the diameter is 180 mm but i cannot find out what the measurement is from the base where it fits to the van to the edge of the fan, basically i am try to find out the dimensions so i ca...	Trekka	30	8970	06:17 AM Jul 31, 2018 by mylestom
	Recall "Lightforce "Li po battery charger (Preview) https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.productsafety.gov.au%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2Frecall%2FRecall%2520advertisement_127.pdf	oldtrack123	0	605	02:11 PM Jul 30, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Galvanised chassis problem. (Preview) I have a problem with the hot dipped galvanised coating cracking and falling off some sections of my caravan chassis. I think I now know the cause of the problem and what the fix would have been had a quality control inspection been conducted by the galvaniser or chassis manufacturer or even the ca...	KAYOS	13	2934	12:09 AM Jul 30, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Awning ratchet (Preview) I have a carefree awening on my van and the ratchet does not seem to lock the roller in place. As a result the holes that the bows fit into on the main roller beam have become elongated. Iâm assuming the ratchet is the problem. Can anyone give me their opinion on this problem and an the ratchet be replaced as...	JoeJan	1	696	08:38 PM Jul 29, 2018 by Sarge9
	Toyota Coaster - Towbar, Bullbar South Brisbane? Toyota Coaster Towbar Bullbar Trailer (Preview) We're picking up our Toyota Coaster from NSW on Wednesday - can't wait. Can anyone suggest a good company in Brisbane (preferably near Beenleigh Rum Distillery ) that can fit Towbars & Bullbars in one go? The intention is to maybe purchase a cheap trailer & tow "stuff" to NW Queensland &...	Cairnsy	7	3999	11:20 AM Jul 25, 2018 by Yuglamron
	Storing my motor home— de humidifiers (Preview) Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...	Land cruiser	5	928	11:54 AM Jul 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Dunny (Preview) Have a electric flush toilet (thetford) in the van, not flushing when knob is depressed, found 10amp fuse underneath & it checked out o.k. has been working fine up till now, any thoughts? Joda	Joda	8	1346	10:15 AM Jul 24, 2018 by Joda
	24 volt water heater (Preview) I have a ati water heater model bb2212x it used to have a 1200 watt 240ac element. I'm wanting to fit a 24vdc 600 watt element. A couple of things I'm not sure about is will the 600 watt heat the water in a good time frame. the old element has the thermostate fitted to it. I would have to use a seperate therm...	jkis	18	1024	07:35 AM Jul 24, 2018 by jkis
	Roof Sewer Vent Replacement? (Preview) I've recently purchased a 2004 Fiat Winnebago Free Wind. The roof sewer vent was damaged / broken by the previous owner. (Pics as attached). Can anyone suggest what I need to get to replace it and where I can get one from? Cheers Nev	Nev Bartoss	5	1280	08:16 AM Jul 23, 2018 by Nev Bartoss
	Weight distribution bars? (Preview) We are wondering if we need to have Weight distribution bars when towing a 3 ton fully loaded Jayco Silverline with a 2018 Isuzu D-MAX. Any advice is appreciated.	Canuck and Kiwi	12	1791	01:40 PM Jul 22, 2018 by mukka
	Diesel Heater Service. (Preview) Been reading and hearing a lot about people's diesel heaters and how good they are, but my question before I go ahead a get one is..... What sort of servicing do they require. Can you do it yourself or is there a specialist that you have to take them to?? Regards and hope you can help me please......	Chucker	5	969	04:13 AM Jul 22, 2018 by Chucker
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