Techies' Corner

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...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have a 2014 Isuzu D max that I have had since new. I have about 70,000 on the clock and recently have noticed that the rear springs have flattened out. It does not ride any differently but still gave me a bit of a surprise given that it has a tow limit of 3500 and a ball weight capacity of 350kg. I have a Windso...

Bruce Mc · Bruce Mc

I have just finished installing a PPAP Diesel heater and Im having some issues. It seams the ECU is the main cause and the seller is sending a new one. My question is about the operation of the fuel pump. When I primed the system and applied power direct to the fuel pump it clicked once then stopped. By co...

landy · landy

Hi all. Just a quick question for those of you with diesel heaters. I have been looking on ebay and I noticed they seem to vary between 2KW to 5 kw I'm looking for one for a 18 foot van can any one tell us what size they are using, how efficient it is, and how much fuel it uses. Also has any one had any problems wit...

dosmos · dosmos

Hi GNs - does anyone know of a certified engineer in SE Melbourne who is able to upgrade the ATM of my 2014 Jayco Outback van by about 200 kgs ? regards

iana · iana

Just curious, during services you may have had done, what happens to the wheel bearings, and for what price?

terrola · terrola

hi has any one fitted a room remote sensor cable to the truma e2400 gas heater if so has it made a difference to the heater turning off an on to suit your van temp thanks

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, I'm about to mount a rear view camera on our van I have is a 30 degree CCD camera to fit My question is where to mount it up high or on the bumper ?? advice very welcome

Vanderee · Vanderee

I hear so often that American imports are not suitable for Australian conditions. A joke a load of hype. The Euro imports however; from what I read; can cost you fortunes in replacement parts, and services, and stuck on the road waiting for import parts. Common sense that a 2.3 liter engine pushing 4....

ashwood aussie · ashwood aussie

We are now stuck for a week so far in Adelaide because we got the dashboard warning Check Engine Transmission. Look in Handbook . Took it to Fiat here and they are so busy at the moment that we cant get the fault looked at until next Wed. The motor home is running well but we dont want to lose our warranty by co...

Macca70 · Macca70

Purchased a MUX 4 weeks ago, very happy so far, tows our Olympic Javelin SP 18'6" van well. Unfortunately drivers side mirror was broken by a stray tree branch. Stories of $500 replacements on the net proved not to be true. A new mirror glass was $56 from dealer and to remove and fit new one is very easy (Yo...

Bruce Mc · Bruce Mc

Ive seen some detail on a caravan anti theft system made by WITI. Using a motion sensor systen it locks on the brakes, sounds an alarm and flashes all lights for 30 seconds. https://www.witi.com.au/ Has anyone had any experience with this unit and can offer advise. -- Edited by Bruce Mc on Friday 23...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

About six months ago I purchased a new Honda EU20I generator which I "ran in" and has been on Honda oil and always fresh petrol. It has done about 70 hours of work at mainly around 400W. I have run it on "Eco" for about 75% of the time but usually switched to non-eco for the other 25% in order to give the engine...

Neasie King · Neasie King

Was wanting to hear if anyone has had a remap on 2009 canter motor,and if so what was the outcome?

wfdTamar · wfdTamar

Yet another tow ball weight issue. If I have a car with a maximum Tow Ball weight limit of 100kg - and looking at a van that has a chassis label (pic attached) that states: Ball-loading at Tare Mass (kg) 80 Maximum Permissible Ball-loading (kg) 150 Dealer says 'no sale' as the van's max (150) is over the ca...

Trekka · Trekka

Hi all, I am curious to what other grey's have set up in there vans in the way of charging there batteries. I will be fitting two 100 panels on the roof and they will need to be connected in-line for want of a better word, i have looked at the flexible panels on line and it appears that on the you tube docs from t...

mezza56 · mezza56

Out of curiousity has anyone fitted a steinbauer module on their landcruser 200 and if so what diff did you noticev

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

Well after stripping D-Maxine extra cab down to her undies l put her on the scales for her first weigh in. With a full tank of fuel, driver (thats me) and her flash steel tray she came in at 2280kgs. Factory weight 1950kgs. Now the dilemma is do l do a GVM upgrade? l have 670kg left stock. With the upgrade l wi...

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	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	1164	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	1365	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	760	10:33 PM May 20, 2018 by Drought Breaker 2
	Suspension Upgrade (Preview) I have a 2014 Isuzu D max that I have had since new. I have about 70,000 on the clock and recently have noticed that the rear springs have flattened out. It does not ride any differently but still gave me a bit of a surprise given that it has a tow limit of 3500 and a ball weight capacity of 350kg. I have a Windso...	DMaxer	13	3137	09:41 AM May 19, 2018 by DMaxer
	Diesel heater fuel pump (Preview) I have just finished installing a PPAP Diesel heater and Im having some issues. It seams the ECU is the main cause and the seller is sending a new one. My question is about the operation of the fuel pump. When I primed the system and applied power direct to the fuel pump it clicked once then stopped. By co...	Bruce Mc	4	2766	09:02 AM May 19, 2018 by Bruce Mc
	diesel heater. (Preview) Hi all. Just a quick question for those of you with diesel heaters. I have been looking on ebay and I noticed they seem to vary between 2KW to 5 kw I'm looking for one for a 18 foot van can any one tell us what size they are using, how efficient it is, and how much fuel it uses. Also has any one had any problems wit...	landy	20	9299	10:26 PM May 18, 2018 by landy
	Van ATM upgrade ? (Preview) Hi GNs - does anyone know of a certified engineer in SE Melbourne who is able to upgrade the ATM of my 2014 Jayco Outback van by about 200 kgs ? regards	dosmos	4	1918	04:18 PM May 18, 2018 by dosmos
	Service - Wheel Bearings. (Preview) Just curious, during services you may have had done, what happens to the wheel bearings, and for what price?	iana	24	5463	01:38 PM May 18, 2018 by Greg 1
	truma gas heater sensor cable (Preview) hi has any one fitted a room remote sensor cable to the truma e2400 gas heater if so has it made a difference to the heater turning off an on to suit your van temp thanks	terrola	2	986	04:42 PM May 17, 2018 by Triggy
	rear view camera (Preview) Hi, I'm about to mount a rear view camera on our van I have is a 30 degree CCD camera to fit My question is where to mount it up high or on the bumper ?? advice very welcome	Bukhouse	9	1532	10:34 PM May 15, 2018 by Ron-D
	Reliability power and maintenance versus small engine Euro motor homes (Preview) I hear so often that American imports are not suitable for Australian conditions. A joke a load of hype. The Euro imports however; from what I read; can cost you fortunes in replacement parts, and services, and stuck on the road waiting for import parts. Common sense that a 2.3 liter engine pushing 4....	Vanderee	11	1501	09:00 AM May 14, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fiat Ducato - Transmission fault showing - Computer glitch as truck drives perfectly (Preview) We are now stuck for a week so far in Adelaide because we got the dashboard warning Check Engine Transmission. Look in Handbook . Took it to Fiat here and they are so busy at the moment that we cant get the fault looked at until next Wed. The motor home is running well but we dont want to lose our warranty by co...	ashwood aussie	9	2708	07:43 PM May 13, 2018 by Greg 1
	Isuzu MUX door mirror replacement (Preview) Purchased a MUX 4 weeks ago, very happy so far, tows our Olympic Javelin SP 18'6" van well. Unfortunately drivers side mirror was broken by a stray tree branch. Stories of $500 replacements on the net proved not to be true. A new mirror glass was $56 from dealer and to remove and fit new one is very easy (Yo...	Macca70	0	1850	11:58 AM May 13, 2018 by Macca70
	WITI Anti Theft system (Preview) Ive seen some detail on a caravan anti theft system made by WITI. Using a motion sensor systen it locks on the brakes, sounds an alarm and flashes all lights for 30 seconds. https://www.witi.com.au/ Has anyone had any experience with this unit and can offer advise. -- Edited by Bruce Mc on Friday 23...	Bruce Mc	10	5055	10:40 AM May 13, 2018 by TonyMad
	Honda generator problem (Preview) About six months ago I purchased a new Honda EU20I generator which I "ran in" and has been on Honda oil and always fresh petrol. It has done about 70 hours of work at mainly around 400W. I have run it on "Eco" for about 75% of the time but usually switched to non-eco for the other 25% in order to give the engine...	Mike Harding	11	6303	10:17 AM May 13, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	canter motor (Preview) Was wanting to hear if anyone has had a remap on 2009 canter motor,and if so what was the outcome?	Neasie King	0	792	03:16 PM May 12, 2018 by Neasie King
	Tow Ball weight - tare or max? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yet another tow ball weight issue. If I have a car with a maximum Tow Ball weight limit of 100kg - and looking at a van that has a chassis label (pic attached) that states: Ball-loading at Tare Mass (kg) 80 Maximum Permissible Ball-loading (kg) 150 Dealer says 'no sale' as the van's max (150) is over the ca...	wfdTamar	41	6015	02:40 PM May 12, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Caravan charging ideas (Preview) Hi all, I am curious to what other grey's have set up in there vans in the way of charging there batteries. I will be fitting two 100 panels on the roof and they will need to be connected in-line for want of a better word, i have looked at the flexible panels on line and it appears that on the you tube docs from t...	Trekka	8	1772	10:17 AM May 11, 2018 by SeaJay
	Steinbauer module (Preview) Out of curiousity has anyone fitted a steinbauer module on their landcruser 200 and if so what diff did you noticev	mezza56	2	1091	08:25 PM May 8, 2018 by rockylizard
	Maxine stripped! (Preview) Well after stripping D-Maxine extra cab down to her undies l put her on the scales for her first weigh in. With a full tank of fuel, driver (thats me) and her flash steel tray she came in at 2280kgs. Factory weight 1950kgs. Now the dilemma is do l do a GVM upgrade? l have 670kg left stock. With the upgrade l wi...	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	12	1486	08:16 PM May 8, 2018 by fwdoz
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