Techies' Corner

mezza56 · mezza56

I have relocated my diesel tank to a new position and the fuel line from the tank to the pump is now too short , I contacted " Dumetic" as its an eberspacher heater and they are the supplier . They put me onto enzed and they have nothing like it . The chap from enzed said it sounded like "fuel Pipe" ?? Its a fairl...

Woody2 · Woody2

Posted in general forum as wellSome advice neededDoing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then whenup to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town.Question can I mix 2 diff brands or s...

oleboyracer · oleboyracer

Hi all . The Dometic RM2350R fridge in our 2004 AVAN Erin caravan has become unreliable on both electric & gas operation . It works fine when stationary at home on gas and 240 volt AC but after traveling on 12 volt DC , looses temperature and then does not get cold on gas or 240 v AC even though the u...

Jodi66 · Jodi66

hi looking for advice on bike racks - we are thinking of having ours fitted to the rear bumper of our van. would love to hear what other travellers think or have experienced. cheers Di

Land cruiser · Land cruiser

hi all. My wife and i are coming over from NZ this June for a few months touring in Queensland. We use apple phones and iPads. Can I set up wifi in my motor home that follows us around. Last time we were over we purchased AU Vodafone SIM cards that worked ok. We will now be over for a few months and was wondering...

Spook · Spook

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-27/inquest-gas-heater-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sonia-sofianopoulos/9794986

Bill And Diann · Bill And Diann

Hi all Just a quick question. The toilet has a plastic cover plate at the rear of the top bowl, where the seat is fixed down. The seat is loose and moves and I would like to tighten it. The plastic cover is clipped in and I would like to know how to remove it without damage. Good to on the Nomads forum as it prov...

tipsypixie · tipsypixie

Hi everybody Just after opinions from those who have actually used a Westinghouse 2400i. Not after a debate about why or when or just don't. Truly interested in the opinion of anyone that's used one. The husband and I have used the search function and have found 1 entry from a member that has one, so ju...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

We have 3x100a/h batteries which we intend to replace. Should I remove the 3 batteries all at once or remove and replace each individually?

revemike · revemike

Hi. I repaced my AGM batteries last year with a 225Ahr Lithium pack. I am very happy with this decision. I have found that the charge of the battery is mostly maintained by my solar, however, there are times when I need to top up using the 240V Charger that came with my van. The Voltech Charger has a Lithium...

Bruce Mc · Bruce Mc

We are looking at buying an inverter to run our PC while freecamping and I see Genpower Pure Sine inverters on ebay. The price compared to others is very low. A 1000w is listed at $200 approx. Has anyone had experience with these inverters??

dwellem · dwellem

Can people here suggest what caravans made in the 60s and 70s would have aluminium frames. I am looking for a van under 16ft for a project. Thanks, Den

sassycat · sassycat

HI everyone, I am new to grey nomads would like to ask a question, we test drove a Fiat Ducato motor home, we noticed when it changed gears (its and auto) it seemed to slow down at each change is this normal on these vehicles? it was a 2013 one 20ft long

Marrcentral · Marrcentral

Would like to know what mobile is recommended for coverage in out of the way places. We have always had a blue tick Telstra phone with external aerial but current one just starting to play up and now cannot buy one with external aerial port. HELP

Ron-D · Ron-D

can anyone help me work out the exact tyre pressure for my failey new van ,I have spoken to others with the same van ,and they run 60 psi .. tare 1862 kg Gtm 2008 kg ATM 2162 kg load 300 kg axel load 2200 kg tyre 235/75/15 cold 550 kpa max load... -- Edited by Ron-D on Tuesday 15th of May 2018 04:58:18 PM -- Edite...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/red-light-distributors-car-rust-reduction-devices-ceci-units

fishdodger · fishdodger

total instrument panel failure inc air con.flying blind..have van and car in storage in Perth till I return in June.only had time to check cab fuses,seemed ok.wonder if its a computer reset job.only happened after van was hitched,drove ok,but had flight to catch so couldnt deal with it then.any adv...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well just for a change this isn't a question just a comment. I had a thought this morning, I wonder if I could hook up a Anderson Plug to the wire on the above mentioned pump, use my 6B&S extention Cable plugged into the Anderson Plug on the back of the Prado. So I soldered the wires into a Anderson Plu...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Does anyone know what the grey putty is named which manufacturers use to seal cables etc going thru van roofs?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, I have been using a Garmin nuvi 2797 and found it good however it needed an update done. Free Lifetime Updates came with the purchase. It all worked great on my Toshiba Satalite Laptop running Windows 7 Office and updated through Garmin Express. I had to replace my laptop about 2 years ago a...

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	Diesel heater Fuel hose (Preview) I have relocated my diesel tank to a new position and the fuel line from the tank to the pump is now too short , I contacted " Dumetic" as its an eberspacher heater and they are the supplier . They put me onto enzed and they have nothing like it . The chap from enzed said it sounded like "fuel Pipe" ?? Its a fairl...	mezza56	7	3513	06:13 PM Jun 2, 2018 by mezza56
	Mixing two different diesel oils (Preview) Posted in general forum as wellSome advice neededDoing and oil change on the ranger .I had 5lts of one brand of oil but Need 7.4. Thats ok I put what I had in then whenup to the local parts shop but they do not have the same brand. One beauty of being in a small country town.Question can I mix 2 diff brands or s...	Woody2	10	1367	09:10 PM Jun 1, 2018 by TheMonties
	Dometic RM2350R fridge now unreliable . (Preview) Hi all . The Dometic RM2350R fridge in our 2004 AVAN Erin caravan has become unreliable on both electric & gas operation . It works fine when stationary at home on gas and 240 volt AC but after traveling on 12 volt DC , looses temperature and then does not get cold on gas or 240 v AC even though the u...	oleboyracer	14	1448	01:52 PM May 31, 2018 by oleboyracer
	Bike racks on rear of van (Preview) hi looking for advice on bike racks - we are thinking of having ours fitted to the rear bumper of our van. would love to hear what other travellers think or have experienced. cheers Di	Jodi66	11	3188	09:10 AM May 31, 2018 by PeterD
	How do i set up wifi for use in my motor home (Preview) hi all. My wife and i are coming over from NZ this June for a few months touring in Queensland. We use apple phones and iPads. Can I set up wifi in my motor home that follows us around. Last time we were over we purchased AU Vodafone SIM cards that worked ok. We will now be over for a few months and was wondering...	Land cruiser	20	1612	07:37 AM May 31, 2018 by Land cruiser
	Flueless and open flued gas heaters (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-27/inquest-gas-heater-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sonia-sofianopoulos/9794986	Spook	2	960	08:52 PM May 30, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Tightening a Thetford toilet seat. (Preview) Hi all Just a quick question. The toilet has a plastic cover plate at the rear of the top bowl, where the seat is fixed down. The seat is loose and moves and I would like to tighten it. The plastic cover is clipped in and I would like to know how to remove it without damage. Good to on the Nomads forum as it prov...	Bill And Diann	1	637	06:18 PM May 30, 2018 by Santa
	Has anyone used a Westinghouse digital inverter Generator 2400i (Preview) Hi everybody Just after opinions from those who have actually used a Westinghouse 2400i. Not after a debate about why or when or just don't. Truly interested in the opinion of anyone that's used one. The husband and I have used the search function and have found 1 entry from a member that has one, so ju...	tipsypixie	7	1873	04:59 PM May 30, 2018 by tipsypixie
	Battery replacement (Preview) We have 3x100a/h batteries which we intend to replace. Should I remove the 3 batteries all at once or remove and replace each individually?	Bas + Eve	10	1133	04:33 PM May 30, 2018 by Bas + Eve
	Seeking recommendations for charger for lithium (Preview) Hi. I repaced my AGM batteries last year with a 225Ahr Lithium pack. I am very happy with this decision. I have found that the charge of the battery is mostly maintained by my solar, however, there are times when I need to top up using the 240V Charger that came with my van. The Voltech Charger has a Lithium...	revemike	6	843	03:18 PM May 30, 2018 by Hylife
	Genpower Inverter (Preview) We are looking at buying an inverter to run our PC while freecamping and I see Genpower Pure Sine inverters on ebay. The price compared to others is very low. A 1000w is listed at $200 approx. Has anyone had experience with these inverters??	Bruce Mc	15	4037	03:01 PM May 30, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Aluminium frame. (Preview) Can people here suggest what caravans made in the 60s and 70s would have aluminium frames. I am looking for a van under 16ft for a project. Thanks, Den	dwellem	6	1901	02:57 PM May 30, 2018 by Hylife
	Fiat Ducato (Preview) HI everyone, I am new to grey nomads would like to ask a question, we test drove a Fiat Ducato motor home, we noticed when it changed gears (its and auto) it seemed to slow down at each change is this normal on these vehicles? it was a 2013 one 20ft long	sassycat	2	896	10:56 AM May 30, 2018 by sassycat
	what is best blue tick mobile (Preview) Would like to know what mobile is recommended for coverage in out of the way places. We have always had a blue tick Telstra phone with external aerial but current one just starting to play up and now cannot buy one with external aerial port. HELP	Marrcentral	10	1482	09:26 PM May 29, 2018 by Triggy
	Tyre pressure (Preview) can anyone help me work out the exact tyre pressure for my failey new van ,I have spoken to others with the same van ,and they run 60 psi .. tare 1862 kg Gtm 2008 kg ATM 2162 kg load 300 kg axel load 2200 kg tyre 235/75/15 cold 550 kpa max load... -- Edited by Ron-D on Tuesday 15th of May 2018 04:58:18 PM -- Edite...	Ron-D	27	7474	02:01 AM May 28, 2018 by IAN zzz
	HiClone and Electronic Rust prevention (Preview) https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/red-light-distributors-car-rust-reduction-devices-ceci-units	Yuglamron	12	1955	02:35 PM May 27, 2018 by ronsat
	Bt50 instrument panel failure. (Preview) total instrument panel failure inc air con.flying blind..have van and car in storage in Perth till I return in June.only had time to check cab fuses,seemed ok.wonder if its a computer reset job.only happened after van was hitched,drove ok,but had flight to catch so couldnt deal with it then.any adv...	fishdodger	8	2120	05:06 PM May 26, 2018 by fishdodger
	Power to a 12v 4x4 Air Compressor (Preview) Well just for a change this isn't a question just a comment. I had a thought this morning, I wonder if I could hook up a Anderson Plug to the wire on the above mentioned pump, use my 6B&S extention Cable plugged into the Anderson Plug on the back of the Prado. So I soldered the wires into a Anderson Plu...	Dougwe	9	2708	05:06 PM May 26, 2018 by Craig1
	Putty (Preview) Does anyone know what the grey putty is named which manufacturers use to seal cables etc going thru van roofs?	Bas + Eve	6	1391	03:07 PM May 26, 2018 by Greg 1
	SATNAV PROBLEM (Preview) Morning all, I have been using a Garmin nuvi 2797 and found it good however it needed an update done. Free Lifetime Updates came with the purchase. It all worked great on my Toshiba Satalite Laptop running Windows 7 Office and updated through Garmin Express. I had to replace my laptop about 2 years ago a...	Dougwe	9	1172	04:53 AM May 26, 2018 by cjt55
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