Techies' Corner

Colin1947 · Colin1947

It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans, especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unf...

Muffer · Muffer

Hi All My projecta 25a charger has died on me after 5 years - there is no power getting so the thing is basically dead. the question is Is it repairable ? if no can anyone recommend a suitable replacement? thnx M -- Edited by Muffer on Monday 19th of February 2018 07:07:51 PM

pommie vic · pommie vic

Hi Guys and Gals our poor old ford transit camper(franklin Body style) vintage 1978 has solar panel on the roof with 300w inverter inside living area .We have been diagnosed the inverter is kaput. My question (s) do i replace it myself with compatible Jaycar one,or should i go up a couple of hundred...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

I hope I have this under the correct section. This little problem has been on my mind for a while now and I am interested on others thoughts and methods of rolling out the awning and maintaining it in the correct position. I have noticed that most times when I roll my awning out on both my current van and the...

Cupie · Cupie

I recall previous posts where members were debating whether Belong Mobile was part of Telstra. I extracted this from a Telstra Letter to Shareholders "Driving value and growth from the core During the half we added 235,000 retail mobile services, including 130,000 postpaid handheld services o...

gnome · gnome

Hi all, First post so here goes. I'm in the early stages of researching a new van as it looks like I will be made redundant next year. We have no kids at home now so it is the perfect time to head out on the highway, looking for adventure. We haven't caravanned since we first got together some 25 years ago. Our...

Kimbra · Kimbra

Hi All, First time poster...so please be kind! My husband and I are looking at purchasing our first caravan. I am getting my head around all the different weights you need to keep in mind in relation to your towing vehicle, etc. We are towing with a 2013, AWD, Diesel, Ford Territory. It has a 2.7 tonne to...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Why don't people run the 3 way fridge at the 240v ac setting off an inverter, from the house batteries that are being charged by solar and dc to dc charger while travelling? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 11th of February 2018 04:19:31 PM

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.banggood.com/400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-DC-12V-24V-35-Blade-Power-Supply-with-Charge-Controller-p-1176470.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_elc&utm_content=dendi&utm_campaign=ele2-dpt-diy-rm-e4list-all&...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

After the comments from some on here re Boost not being a part of Telstra I would like to produce a receipt from Boost that I paid from my PayPal account for a prepaid mobile sim and service. This is from yesterday Friday 19th January 2018. As you may note Telstra clearly is the "merchant" and the service i...

Snippy · Snippy

Current setup a mix n match to wrong systems installed when van purchased.To cut a long story short, system stands now as follows.· 3 105ah deep cycle batteries. (2AGM and 1 GEL) Not my doing.· Projecta 50-amp AC-DC charger. Replaces unsuitable charger supplied with van.· ...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, I'm in the middle off fitting a Projecta IC 5000 [50amp] to our van Reading the user manual It states to use 100 amp circuit breaker pardon my ignorance and lack of knowledge but thought 50 amp breaker would be the go ???? if it makes sense to fit breaker higher than 50 amp would 60 amp breaker ok Cheer...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

I am looking at a 4th hand Future System 5th Wheeler but have a concern over a design feature.In, I imagine, an attempt to keep the front profile as low as as possible, but still provide reasonable headroom in the forward bedroom the designer has lowered the 'overhang' part of the chassis. (The section...

malken · malken

Im thinking of getting a rooftop auto satellite system and came across this one. outbacktv.com.au They are priced right and seem to have everything the more expensive ones have. I have absolutely no idea when it comes to things like this. What do you think, good, bad or somewhere in between. cheers...

Sparkster · Sparkster

For some time I've contemplated shortening the Hayman Reese hitch shank by 80 mm. Unfortunately I always look at it while we are away touring where I don't have the facilities to do the job. To my way of thinking and with the reading I've done over the years, if I can get the ball just 80 mm closer to the axle...

KD · KD

Hi Building motorhome Need about 3500w inverter Wondering what brand people are using Have batterys and generator KD

meetoo · meetoo

Ok punters, what is the optimal size 240 volt multi stage charger to charge 240 amp of agl batteries? (2x120 amp, paralleled) Cheers, John.

Lotus Wanderer · Lotus Wanderer

Well it had to happen, our Truma Gas/Electric Hot Water tank is leaking, on removal & engineers examination, there is multiple hole about to break thru the stainless steel (electrolysis) as well. Ours is 9 years old & this is very good considering other people experiences. Now we can repla...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi All, I have brought a caravan and would like some advice on upgrading the suspension, as in what sort to get, brand suggestions and pricing if known. I have a Pajero NX 2016. The van is 18.5 foot, approx. 2.5T when loaded and ball weight is around the 165kg. All help and ideas would be much appreciated...

Snippy · Snippy

The CB keeps switching on/off. Seems to happen when I pickup the mike. Also presets on mike no longer work. Is this likely to be a problem with the mike/cable or is the cb itself stuffed.

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	Caravan "Ratings & Masses" & "Ball-Loading" (Preview) It is most disappointing to still read of significant mis-understandings of the important technical terms relating to caravans, especially when these terms form the basis of the majority of complaints - and subsequent litigation - that are badly hurting the caravan industry. Unf...	Colin1947	19	2891	08:13 PM Feb 24, 2018 by montie
	Projecta 25a 7 stage charger any better alternatives? (Preview) Hi All My projecta 25a charger has died on me after 5 years - there is no power getting so the thing is basically dead. the question is Is it repairable ? if no can anyone recommend a suitable replacement? thnx M -- Edited by Muffer on Monday 19th of February 2018 07:07:51 PM	Muffer	5	1312	02:47 PM Feb 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	300 solar inverter kaput (Preview) Hi Guys and Gals our poor old ford transit camper(franklin Body style) vintage 1978 has solar panel on the roof with 300w inverter inside living area .We have been diagnosed the inverter is kaput. My question (s) do i replace it myself with compatible Jaycar one,or should i go up a couple of hundred...	pommie vic	22	1518	02:29 PM Feb 24, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Carefree Roll Out AAwnings (Preview) I hope I have this under the correct section. This little problem has been on my mind for a while now and I am interested on others thoughts and methods of rolling out the awning and maintaining it in the correct position. I have noticed that most times when I roll my awning out on both my current van and the...	Dickodownunder	12	2364	09:05 AM Feb 24, 2018 by Gundog
	Belong Mobile IS part of Telstra (Preview) I recall previous posts where members were debating whether Belong Mobile was part of Telstra. I extracted this from a Telstra Letter to Shareholders "Driving value and growth from the core During the half we added 235,000 retail mobile services, including 130,000 postpaid handheld services o...	Cupie	27	3325	01:55 PM Feb 22, 2018 by Ge
	New Van Recommendations (Preview) Hi all, First post so here goes. I'm in the early stages of researching a new van as it looks like I will be made redundant next year. We have no kids at home now so it is the perfect time to head out on the highway, looking for adventure. We haven't caravanned since we first got together some 25 years ago. Our...	gnome	22	4535	01:34 PM Feb 22, 2018 by Colin1947
	Caravan Tow Ball Weights, etc. (Preview) Hi All, First time poster...so please be kind! My husband and I are looking at purchasing our first caravan. I am getting my head around all the different weights you need to keep in mind in relation to your towing vehicle, etc. We are towing with a 2013, AWD, Diesel, Ford Territory. It has a 2.7 tonne to...	Kimbra	19	4630	01:30 PM Feb 22, 2018 by Colin1947
	3 way fridge from inverter... (Preview) Why don't people run the 3 way fridge at the 240v ac setting off an inverter, from the house batteries that are being charged by solar and dc to dc charger while travelling? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 11th of February 2018 04:19:31 PM	aussie_paul	21	3066	09:27 PM Feb 21, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Wind turbine... (Preview) https://www.banggood.com/400W-Wind-Turbine-Generator-DC-12V-24V-35-Blade-Power-Supply-with-Charge-Controller-p-1176470.html?currency=USD&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_elc&utm_content=dendi&utm_campaign=ele2-dpt-diy-rm-e4list-all&...	aussie_paul	12	1813	01:20 PM Feb 21, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Telstra and Boost..the ongoing argument (Preview) After the comments from some on here re Boost not being a part of Telstra I would like to produce a receipt from Boost that I paid from my PayPal account for a prepaid mobile sim and service. This is from yesterday Friday 19th January 2018. As you may note Telstra clearly is the "merchant" and the service i...	Dickodownunder	7	2079	01:23 PM Feb 20, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Time to fix Caravan's bad power setup (Preview) Current setup a mix n match to wrong systems installed when van purchased.To cut a long story short, system stands now as follows.· 3 105ah deep cycle batteries. (2AGM and 1 GEL) Not my doing.· Projecta 50-amp AC-DC charger. Replaces unsuitable charger supplied with van.· ...	Snippy	10	1969	01:23 PM Feb 20, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Projecta IC5000 circuit breaker (Preview) Hi, I'm in the middle off fitting a Projecta IC 5000 [50amp] to our van Reading the user manual It states to use 100 amp circuit breaker pardon my ignorance and lack of knowledge but thought 50 amp breaker would be the go ???? if it makes sense to fit breaker higher than 50 amp would 60 amp breaker ok Cheer...	Bukhouse	11	1991	01:04 PM Feb 20, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Future System 5th Wheeler - Tug Compatibility Issue (Preview) I am looking at a 4th hand Future System 5th Wheeler but have a concern over a design feature.In, I imagine, an attempt to keep the front profile as low as as possible, but still provide reasonable headroom in the forward bedroom the designer has lowered the 'overhang' part of the chassis. (The section...	Captain Ron	10	2157	08:47 PM Feb 17, 2018 by Captain Ron
	Automatic satellite TV system (Preview) Im thinking of getting a rooftop auto satellite system and came across this one. outbacktv.com.au They are priced right and seem to have everything the more expensive ones have. I have absolutely no idea when it comes to things like this. What do you think, good, bad or somewhere in between. cheers...	malken	5	1148	05:36 PM Feb 17, 2018 by mischief
	Should I Shorten Hitch Shank or Not? (Preview) For some time I've contemplated shortening the Hayman Reese hitch shank by 80 mm. Unfortunately I always look at it while we are away touring where I don't have the facilities to do the job. To my way of thinking and with the reading I've done over the years, if I can get the ball just 80 mm closer to the axle...	Sparkster	9	2902	12:10 PM Feb 17, 2018 by Dick0
	Inverters (Preview) Hi Building motorhome Need about 3500w inverter Wondering what brand people are using Have batterys and generator KD	KD	17	1426	12:56 PM Feb 16, 2018 by KD
	What size charger? (Preview) Ok punters, what is the optimal size 240 volt multi stage charger to charge 240 amp of agl batteries? (2x120 amp, paralleled) Cheers, John.	meetoo	6	1005	12:41 AM Feb 16, 2018 by meetoo
	Gas Hot Water (Preview) Well it had to happen, our Truma Gas/Electric Hot Water tank is leaking, on removal & engineers examination, there is multiple hole about to break thru the stainless steel (electrolysis) as well. Ours is 9 years old & this is very good considering other people experiences. Now we can repla...	Lotus Wanderer	3	1287	07:45 PM Feb 15, 2018 by mischief
	suspension upgrade (Preview) Hi All, I have brought a caravan and would like some advice on upgrading the suspension, as in what sort to get, brand suggestions and pricing if known. I have a Pajero NX 2016. The van is 18.5 foot, approx. 2.5T when loaded and ball weight is around the 165kg. All help and ideas would be much appreciated...	wombat50	14	3197	09:44 PM Feb 14, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Oricom CB problems (Preview) The CB keeps switching on/off. Seems to happen when I pickup the mike. Also presets on mike no longer work. Is this likely to be a problem with the mike/cable or is the cb itself stuffed.	Snippy	5	2135	09:00 AM Feb 13, 2018 by Pariss
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