Techies' Corner

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...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

My Dometic aircon will not switch on in heater mode when temperature falls to C It works fine otherwise {heat and cold} Any suggestions John -- Edited by Rheo47 on Thursday 17th of May 2018 10:40:35 AM

happy bob · happy bob

ok have had the burner all apart cleaned jet & all parts over & over good blue strong flame but gives off a un burnt gas smell same smell as comes out of the top exhaust discharge pipe on the van ..so after many opinions & talked about some felloe caravaners suggested the subject of...

JoeJan · JoeJan

Good morning. Iâm after some help to solve a puzzle. I have 2 135 ah gel batteries. Pulled up last night and they were showing a charge of 12.8 v. After watching tv they were showing 12.7. This morning when the tv is switched on they show 11.00 v then as soon as you turn the tv off the gauge jumps up to 12. 8 v ins...

Now available for DIY users..... · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Turning key to start and nothing happens, thought it might not be in Park properly, no such luck. It doesn't even try to engage starter. Battery is showing 11.98V. Would that sort of fault show up on an OBD11 reader? Aussie Paul.

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Caravan and Camping show in Maitland next weekend 25-27 May. For those in/near the Hunter a chance to look and buy up big perhaps Easy place to waste a bit of extra time there too afterwards. I received a promo email from Lithium Power saying they will be there to show their wares and discuss them. Mig...

hako · hako

At home I store new dry cell batteries loose in a plastic lidless container and inside a cupboard. I've done this for years and never had a problem except for the last few months when I've noticed a powdery deposit similar to a leaky battery (but dry) on some battery ends and on the outside of batteries - n...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi All, our microwave seems to have stopped working. lights come on, plate goes round and round but nothing heats up. I have tried to get it out of its enclosure but I can see that the legs at the bottom are screwed down to the shelf it sits on. Directly below the oven is the fridge and from what I can see I wou...

Drought Breaker 2 · Drought Breaker 2

Hi all, we would like to get in contact with any nomads in Newcastle, or Central Coast areas who have purchased a 2017 Sunliner Switch 504 on a Iveco 45c 17 chassis. Could you please PM us, would like to talk with you about any issues you have, thanks -- Edited by Drought Breaker 2 on Sunday 20th of May 2018 1...

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	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	850	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	4146	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	1921	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	905	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	1513	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	7663	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	1962	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	2171	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	2752	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	1400	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	1180	04:53 AM May 26, 2018 by cjt55
	DOMETIC AIRCON NOT TURNING ON IN COLD WEATHER (Preview) My Dometic aircon will not switch on in heater mode when temperature falls to C It works fine otherwise {heat and cold} Any suggestions John -- Edited by Rheo47 on Thursday 17th of May 2018 10:40:35 AM	Rheo47	8	1469	08:06 PM May 25, 2018 by bergy
	lpg dirty gas in 9kg bottels for caravan 3 way fridge operation ?? have had a problem with my 90 litre elecrolux (Preview) ok have had the burner all apart cleaned jet & all parts over & over good blue strong flame but gives off a un burnt gas smell same smell as comes out of the top exhaust discharge pipe on the van ..so after many opinions & talked about some felloe caravaners suggested the subject of...	happy bob	16	2688	05:55 PM May 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Battery Puzzle (Preview) Good morning. Iâm after some help to solve a puzzle. I have 2 135 ah gel batteries. Pulled up last night and they were showing a charge of 12.8 v. After watching tv they were showing 12.7. This morning when the tv is switched on they show 11.00 v then as soon as you turn the tv off the gauge jumps up to 12. 8 v ins...	JoeJan	4	1130	12:08 AM May 24, 2018 by Grubbygypsy
	Now available for DIY users..... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	8	1489	05:52 PM May 23, 2018 by fwdoz
	2010 Pajero 3.2 Diesel starter not engaging.. :( (Preview) Turning key to start and nothing happens, thought it might not be in Park properly, no such luck. It doesn't even try to engage starter. Battery is showing 11.98V. Would that sort of fault show up on an OBD11 reader? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	21	2801	05:47 PM May 23, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Caravan and Camping Show Maitland 25-27 May. (Preview) Hi Caravan and Camping show in Maitland next weekend 25-27 May. For those in/near the Hunter a chance to look and buy up big perhaps Easy place to waste a bit of extra time there too afterwards. I received a promo email from Lithium Power saying they will be there to show their wares and discuss them. Mig...	Jaahn	3	980	11:16 PM May 22, 2018 by PeterD
	Storing dry cell batteries loose. (Preview) At home I store new dry cell batteries loose in a plastic lidless container and inside a cupboard. I've done this for years and never had a problem except for the last few months when I've noticed a powdery deposit similar to a leaky battery (but dry) on some battery ends and on the outside of batteries - n...	hako	11	1092	02:03 PM May 22, 2018 by hako
	removing microwave oven (Preview) Hi All, our microwave seems to have stopped working. lights come on, plate goes round and round but nothing heats up. I have tried to get it out of its enclosure but I can see that the legs at the bottom are screwed down to the shelf it sits on. Directly below the oven is the fridge and from what I can see I wou...	wombat50	7	1301	11:02 PM May 21, 2018 by wombat50
	Sunliner Switch Issue (Preview) Hi all, we would like to get in contact with any nomads in Newcastle, or Central Coast areas who have purchased a 2017 Sunliner Switch 504 on a Iveco 45c 17 chassis. Could you please PM us, would like to talk with you about any issues you have, thanks -- Edited by Drought Breaker 2 on Sunday 20th of May 2018 1...	Drought Breaker 2	0	687	10:33 PM May 20, 2018 by Drought Breaker 2
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