Techies' Corner

StewG · StewG

I'm ordering a new JB Gator van and think that an air heater would be a nice idea to fit. JB tell us that gas is quieter than diesel, but we plan to spend time free camping and think that saving gas for cooking and HWS might be preferable and the tug is diesel. What can you tell me to help decide between gas and d...

iana · iana

Do any of you RV'ers with built in grey water tanks have a level guage and do they work. The Jayco system of three probes reading to the tank guage soon gets grudded up and gives false readings, am thinking of installing a float switch instead of.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer I am not a Gas Fitter, I do not play around with LPG, and I have not posted to start a flame warCan someone shed a bit of light on a Dometic RM 7401 three way fridge problemHistory is around March (7 months ago), prior to crossing the Nullarbor from east to west, I must have purchased a bad...

rockylizard · rockylizard

yettogo wrote: Hi all, We are only 18 months off becoming grey Nomads and travelling our great country full time. my problem is what vehicle do I use to tow my 2600 kg Van, dual axle.Really could do with some advice please from you experienced lot. thanks in advance. Gday... Originally posted here - ht...

dave48 · dave48

Hi. I couldn't find an answer by searching because it all seemed to be about tug tyre pressure.My question is about motorhome pressures. On bitumen my tyres run at 80 psi and work really well but on badly corrugated roads I am wondering what others run their tyres at. Up till now I've kept them the same bu...

Havinacrackatit · Havinacrackatit

Earlir this year I purchased a 2015 model Supreme van, from the first owner. On towing it home from Vic to mid north coast NSW I noticed a jerking feeling when the tow vehicle was pulling it up an incline. Tow vehicle Mazda BT 50. After several checks of tow vehicle, then auto electrician checks of van el...

mr glassies · mr glassies

hi people . Has anyone seen an internal unit hanging from the roof and I'm not talking cassette there to dear I haven't got any wall space to hang it . TIA dibs

jx2mad · jx2mad

Hi all. My name is Jim and I am new to big caravaning. How do you fix the anti flap support clip to a fibreglass van. I feel self tappers and pop rivets might not hold. Any suggestions?

DeenanJames · DeenanJames

has anyone had any experience buying a new piece of vinyl for their roll out awning off eBay. they are so much cheaper than buying from a dealer. Are they difficult to fit? any advice on the size I'd need to order, the width between the two arms is 3.95m whilst the existing vinyl width is 3.45m. Thanks...

AlPal · AlPal

We have had a Dash Cam fitted to our Cruisers for some years. If you keep your windscreen clean, the camera records and produces clear quality video when downloaded onto a computer or other USB recording device. As is advertised the camera can provide evidence should you unfortunately be involved...

Paintar · Paintar

Hi All I have replaced my spotlights with a Led Light Bar, as well I changed the relay that came with the Led light, now when the light is on static comes through the radio. Anyone have any idea what I have to do to fix it ? Many Thanks

iana · iana

Coming up for new tires on the BT50. How does one select the tyres, I want good wet weather performance, and good braking, which I understand is a softer compound, so a compromise with long tyre wear. I have Dunlop AT20's on at the moment, but have read the OEM tires are made from a different compound, and...

Duh · Duh

I have seen these little batteries in a battery store, apparently if your battery is flat you connect this small battery to the main and it gives you enough charge to start your vehicle. I assume they are charged up when not in use by using 240V at home/caravan park or anywhere a 240V supply is available...

Bowman · Bowman

The front boot won't open, the handle wont move. I don't believe there is anything interfering with it on the inside. Any thoughts on how to get open?? thanks in advance

Timbo57 · Timbo57

Hi Folks ... my first post so please be gentle. Im considering getting a sat dish (roof mounted). I have a Smart TV in the van but also want Foxtel for the footy season. Who do I talk to Foxtel, Telstra or Sat dish company to set up the Foxtel and how much is it per month. Also, with a sat dish will this help with...

Smithy · Smithy

Hi just like to know dose anyone use a Moretti Astro Fan Heater 2000W for the caravan I was given one for nothing its brand new Cheers Chris

Moose2 · Moose2

As per the title the connectors have disappeared so I'm left with just wires. The ones coming from the brakes themselves are both the same colour. How do I tell which way to re-wire them? Or does it not matter? Also what's the best way to protect them for future trips? (never thought they'd be vulnerab...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Thank goodness to the grey nomads. I wd be buggered without you all! Now: what is the advantage of twin core solar cable over 2 single cores ????

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Anyone with experience on the 100ah lithium ion batteries on ebay for $800?

melpal · melpal

Hi Folks, Trust this topic finds you all well. I have a 2008 Toyota LC Troopy,its an Ex Britz Hire. I am looking at free camping/off the grid blar blar. So am keen to use solar. Folks,has anyone out their fixed a solar panel to a fibreglass canopy,and was happy/ or not ? very keen to read some/much feedback...

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	Gas versus Diesel Heaters (Preview) I'm ordering a new JB Gator van and think that an air heater would be a nice idea to fit. JB tell us that gas is quieter than diesel, but we plan to spend time free camping and think that saving gas for cooking and HWS might be preferable and the tug is diesel. What can you tell me to help decide between gas and d...	StewG	28	3843	04:33 PM Jun 24, 2018 by PeterD
	Grey Water tank level guage (Preview) Do any of you RV'ers with built in grey water tanks have a level guage and do they work. The Jayco system of three probes reading to the tank guage soon gets grudded up and gives false readings, am thinking of installing a float switch instead of.	iana	9	2207	06:57 AM Jun 24, 2018 by Bas + Eve
	Gas Fridge Dometic RM 7401 problems (Preview) Usual disclaimer I am not a Gas Fitter, I do not play around with LPG, and I have not posted to start a flame warCan someone shed a bit of light on a Dometic RM 7401 three way fridge problemHistory is around March (7 months ago), prior to crossing the Nullarbor from east to west, I must have purchased a bad...	Tony Bev	29	7119	07:49 PM Jun 23, 2018 by iana
	Yettogo needs some advice...... (Preview) yettogo wrote: Hi all, We are only 18 months off becoming grey Nomads and travelling our great country full time. my problem is what vehicle do I use to tow my 2600 kg Van, dual axle.Really could do with some advice please from you experienced lot. thanks in advance. Gday... Originally posted here - ht...	rockylizard	7	1535	03:01 PM Jun 23, 2018 by StewG
	Another Tyre Pressure Query (Preview) Hi. I couldn't find an answer by searching because it all seemed to be about tug tyre pressure.My question is about motorhome pressures. On bitumen my tyres run at 80 psi and work really well but on badly corrugated roads I am wondering what others run their tyres at. Up till now I've kept them the same bu...	dave48	9	1383	02:07 PM Jun 23, 2018 by StewG
	Caravan tyre ratings (Preview) Earlir this year I purchased a 2015 model Supreme van, from the first owner. On towing it home from Vic to mid north coast NSW I noticed a jerking feeling when the tow vehicle was pulling it up an incline. Tow vehicle Mazda BT 50. After several checks of tow vehicle, then auto electrician checks of van el...	Havinacrackatit	13	5215	01:44 AM Jun 23, 2018 by Greg 1
	Split system air con (Preview) hi people . Has anyone seen an internal unit hanging from the roof and I'm not talking cassette there to dear I haven't got any wall space to hang it . TIA dibs	mr glassies	23	2114	03:15 PM Jun 22, 2018 by yobarr
	anti flap brackets (Preview) Hi all. My name is Jim and I am new to big caravaning. How do you fix the anti flap support clip to a fibreglass van. I feel self tappers and pop rivets might not hold. Any suggestions?	jx2mad	10	1774	09:08 PM Jun 21, 2018 by KevinC
	Replacement roll out awning vinyl only (Preview) has anyone had any experience buying a new piece of vinyl for their roll out awning off eBay. they are so much cheaper than buying from a dealer. Are they difficult to fit? any advice on the size I'd need to order, the width between the two arms is 3.95m whilst the existing vinyl width is 3.45m. Thanks...	DeenanJames	3	1197	07:17 AM Jun 21, 2018 by erad
	Dash Cam (Preview) We have had a Dash Cam fitted to our Cruisers for some years. If you keep your windscreen clean, the camera records and produces clear quality video when downloaded onto a computer or other USB recording device. As is advertised the camera can provide evidence should you unfortunately be involved...	AlPal	3	1295	06:02 PM Jun 20, 2018 by Cyclops
	Led Bar Light (Preview) Hi All I have replaced my spotlights with a Led Light Bar, as well I changed the relay that came with the Led light, now when the light is on static comes through the radio. Anyone have any idea what I have to do to fix it ? Many Thanks	Paintar	4	1407	09:03 PM Jun 17, 2018 by Paintar
	New tyre purchase. (Preview) Coming up for new tires on the BT50. How does one select the tyres, I want good wet weather performance, and good braking, which I understand is a softer compound, so a compromise with long tyre wear. I have Dunlop AT20's on at the moment, but have read the OEM tires are made from a different compound, and...	iana	11	1626	09:37 PM Jun 16, 2018 by Stretch60
	Flat Battery Portable Battery Booster ???? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have seen these little batteries in a battery store, apparently if your battery is flat you connect this small battery to the main and it gives you enough charge to start your vehicle. I assume they are charged up when not in use by using 240V at home/caravan park or anywhere a 240V supply is available...	Duh	30	7600	12:26 PM Jun 16, 2018 by RobC
	Front boot jammed (Preview) The front boot won't open, the handle wont move. I don't believe there is anything interfering with it on the inside. Any thoughts on how to get open?? thanks in advance	Bowman	14	2483	10:39 AM Jun 16, 2018 by Santa
	Sat dish - Foxtel - Internet (Preview) Hi Folks ... my first post so please be gentle. Im considering getting a sat dish (roof mounted). I have a Smart TV in the van but also want Foxtel for the footy season. Who do I talk to Foxtel, Telstra or Sat dish company to set up the Foxtel and how much is it per month. Also, with a sat dish will this help with...	Timbo57	8	1896	10:37 AM Jun 16, 2018 by Rods camping
	Portable Heater (Preview) Hi just like to know dose anyone use a Moretti Astro Fan Heater 2000W for the caravan I was given one for nothing its brand new Cheers Chris	Smithy	7	1425	06:38 PM Jun 15, 2018 by denmonkey
	Wiring connectors at the electric brakes smashed by rocks. (Preview) As per the title the connectors have disappeared so I'm left with just wires. The ones coming from the brakes themselves are both the same colour. How do I tell which way to re-wire them? Or does it not matter? Also what's the best way to protect them for future trips? (never thought they'd be vulnerab...	Moose2	7	938	06:36 PM Jun 15, 2018 by denmonkey
	Twin core (Preview) Thank goodness to the grey nomads. I wd be buggered without you all! Now: what is the advantage of twin core solar cable over 2 single cores ????	Bas + Eve	8	1311	06:31 PM Jun 15, 2018 by denmonkey
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Anyone with experience on the 100ah lithium ion batteries on ebay for $800?	Bas + Eve	6	2291	03:08 PM Jun 15, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Fixing Methods for Solar Panel on Fibreglass cannopy (Preview) Hi Folks, Trust this topic finds you all well. I have a 2008 Toyota LC Troopy,its an Ex Britz Hire. I am looking at free camping/off the grid blar blar. So am keen to use solar. Folks,has anyone out their fixed a solar panel to a fibreglass canopy,and was happy/ or not ? very keen to read some/much feedback...	melpal	6	4183	12:13 PM Jun 13, 2018 by jontee
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