Techies' Corner

Trekka · Trekka

Hi All, I am curious if any one has used other types of roof insulation in there van such as pink bats or rock wool type insulation as opposed to polystyrene which i am assuming most vans still might use. I am pondering on whether to look at using something like that in the roof instead of re-using the old po...

Homer and Marge · Homer and Marge

My SCA battery charger is very hot to touch and has been on âboostâ level for over 3 hours. I am charging my house battery (which is new by the way). My Campervan has been in the shed for two weeks and to start my 12 V fridge, before I travel tomorrow, I am charging the house battery. I am a solo lady, so please k...

Skyler · Skyler

I have a CM2024, PWM Solar Charge Controller fitted to my motor home but was not provided with a user's manual by the dealer. I emailed the manufacturer in China but received no response. Can anyone assist with a scanned copy of one or provide a link for me to download a copy. I would be most grateful

landy · landy

We are having a new van built and have to pick between two fridges the Thetford N614E the Dometic RM4606. both have the tropical rating. Can anybody give me any up to date information on the performance on late models of these fridges in top end temperatures. I know Thetford used to have a poor reputatio...

Snala · Snala

Hi all I am new to this forum. I have a heavy problem. I need to a way to lift my 3KVa generator onto the vehicle. I can do it at a struggle but am concerned that I might do in a rotator cuff or worse. All of the lifting aids available through "lifting specialists" are a frightening price. Anyone else had this p...

Harley Z · Harley Z

Hi folks, My wife and I are in the process of getting a van built and would like some feedback on which windows we should fit to our van. We prefer the appearance of the Aussie Traveller blinds but dont have any experience. Can someone please provide feedback on which windows you would recommend and why....

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Has any members brought the gardenline chainsaw from aldi, if so how was it

TonyT · TonyT

(https://www.campsmart.net.au/jayco-camper-expanda-bed-end-light-fan-combo).

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

A topic that gets argued back and forth quite often on the forums. Here is a photo from another forum showing why it's not a good idea T1 Terry

Sparkster · Sparkster

A friend of mine has the following brake problem on a dual axle van and we are looking for help.When the breakaway pin is pulled the front wheels lock but the rear wheels have very little to no braking.When the break pedal is pushed we get the same result.Manual electric brake lever pulled full on-all wh...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, back in January when getting a rego inspection done, the van failed due to needing the bearings done. The work was done and around a month later when returning from an outing the hub on the passenger side was near on fire. Way to hot to touch for long. Back to the shop it went and they said they backin...

Symo2540 · Symo2540

Hi all, My Tow Pro is no longer working following some work performed. Does anyone know how to remove the centre console around the gearstick please? I want to check that the remote knob has been reconnected. Any tips would be appreciated.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/death-traps-push-to-phase-out-cars-made-before-2002-20180313-p4z458.html

chugger · chugger

Returned home from weekend away where we were plugged into the mains for duration. Ran small vacumn cleaner off the solar fuelled batteries during clean up. Part way through cleaning power cut out. Figured I had drained the batteries. Quick check showed the microwave, exterior lamp and hot water sy...

JoeJan · JoeJan

Gday fellow vaners, Iâm sure these questions have been asked before but Iâm really after a current indication of what is available in the way of portable panels. Like the rest of you Iâm after the most bang for the least amount of buck but will make adjustments where prudent to do so. Iâm running 2 panels...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://mobiletyreshop.com.au/blog/should-australia-have-a-ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old/

Farmhat · Farmhat

https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/AWG%20to%20Metric%20Conversion%20Chart.pdf

Dolly · Dolly

Anyone out there found a decent phone booster to improve signal I am sick of holding my phone through the skylight just to talk to someone Currently on the Nullabor Thanks

GypsyLynda · GypsyLynda

Hi, well I sorted the Fiat side of my Motor Home! had a great drive this weekend FC to check the Gearbox and all going well! But now can I ask for some Jayco advise before some battery place sees me coming!!! Haha must be my sweet, old lady look!!!I have a Jayco Conquest 2015 so pretty new tech! Two house batt...

Treecrest · Treecrest

Gday I want to replace the water pump 12v switch with an auto-off one. I've looked for a 12v auto-off switch, but to no avail. My question is would a 240v pneumatic switch (like you see in caravan park toilet blocks etc) work on the 12v positive? Thanks Glen

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	caravan roof insulation (Preview) Hi All, I am curious if any one has used other types of roof insulation in there van such as pink bats or rock wool type insulation as opposed to polystyrene which i am assuming most vans still might use. I am pondering on whether to look at using something like that in the roof instead of re-using the old po...	Trekka	7	1760	08:03 AM Apr 2, 2018 by Big Tone
	SCA BATTERY CHARGER VERY HOT. (Preview) My SCA battery charger is very hot to touch and has been on âboostâ level for over 3 hours. I am charging my house battery (which is new by the way). My Campervan has been in the shed for two weeks and to start my 12 V fridge, before I travel tomorrow, I am charging the house battery. I am a solo lady, so please k...	Homer and Marge	9	2291	04:47 PM Apr 1, 2018 by PeterD
	CM 2024 Solar Charge Controller (Preview) I have a CM2024, PWM Solar Charge Controller fitted to my motor home but was not provided with a user's manual by the dealer. I emailed the manufacturer in China but received no response. Can anyone assist with a scanned copy of one or provide a link for me to download a copy. I would be most grateful	Skyler	6	3410	09:57 PM Mar 30, 2018 by Garin
	Thetford or Dometic (Preview) We are having a new van built and have to pick between two fridges the Thetford N614E the Dometic RM4606. both have the tropical rating. Can anybody give me any up to date information on the performance on late models of these fridges in top end temperatures. I know Thetford used to have a poor reputatio...	landy	8	2157	10:05 PM Mar 28, 2018 by landy
	How to lift a 3KVa gennie (35Kg) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all I am new to this forum. I have a heavy problem. I need to a way to lift my 3KVa generator onto the vehicle. I can do it at a struggle but am concerned that I might do in a rotator cuff or worse. All of the lifting aids available through "lifting specialists" are a frightening price. Anyone else had this p...	Snala	35	3530	09:58 PM Mar 28, 2018 by landy
	Which windows? (Preview) Hi folks, My wife and I are in the process of getting a van built and would like some feedback on which windows we should fit to our van. We prefer the appearance of the Aussie Traveller blinds but dont have any experience. Can someone please provide feedback on which windows you would recommend and why....	Harley Z	10	2424	09:16 PM Mar 28, 2018 by PeterD
	Aldi special buys ( chainsaw ) (Preview) Has any members brought the gardenline chainsaw from aldi, if so how was it	adventure before dementia	25	8318	12:23 AM Mar 28, 2018 by Marken
	fan spins wrong way! (Preview) (https://www.campsmart.net.au/jayco-camper-expanda-bed-end-light-fan-combo).	TonyT	27	3191	11:11 PM Mar 27, 2018 by agent13
	Travelling with the gas on (Preview) A topic that gets argued back and forth quite often on the forums. Here is a photo from another forum showing why it's not a good idea T1 Terry	T1 Terry	25	2956	09:47 PM Mar 27, 2018 by denmonkey
	Two Out Of Four Wheels-Brakes Not Working. (Preview) A friend of mine has the following brake problem on a dual axle van and we are looking for help.When the breakaway pin is pulled the front wheels lock but the rear wheels have very little to no braking.When the break pedal is pushed we get the same result.Manual electric brake lever pulled full on-all wh...	Sparkster	7	1109	09:35 PM Mar 27, 2018 by darjak
	hubs running hot after being 'fixed' what else to look at ? (Preview) Hi all, back in January when getting a rego inspection done, the van failed due to needing the bearings done. The work was done and around a month later when returning from an outing the hub on the passenger side was near on fire. Way to hot to touch for long. Back to the shop it went and they said they backin...	denmonkey	24	4106	09:20 PM Mar 27, 2018 by denmonkey
	BT-50 2015 Dual Cab Centre console removal (Preview) Hi all, My Tow Pro is no longer working following some work performed. Does anyone know how to remove the centre console around the gearstick please? I want to check that the remote knob has been reconnected. Any tips would be appreciated.	Symo2540	9	7990	05:57 AM Mar 27, 2018 by outlaw40
	Should Australia have a ban on cars made before 2002? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/death-traps-push-to-phase-out-cars-made-before-2002-20180313-p4z458.html	Mike Harding	30	2154	01:04 AM Mar 27, 2018 by Moonraker
	12V solar power down (Preview) Returned home from weekend away where we were plugged into the mains for duration. Ran small vacumn cleaner off the solar fuelled batteries during clean up. Part way through cleaning power cut out. Figured I had drained the batteries. Quick check showed the microwave, exterior lamp and hot water sy...	chugger	18	1341	01:33 PM Mar 26, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Portable Solar Panels (Preview) Gday fellow vaners, Iâm sure these questions have been asked before but Iâm really after a current indication of what is available in the way of portable panels. Like the rest of you Iâm after the most bang for the least amount of buck but will make adjustments where prudent to do so. Iâm running 2 panels...	JoeJan	4	1675	12:10 PM Mar 26, 2018 by woofta and precious
	Should Australia Have a Ban on Tyres Over 10 Years Old? (Preview) https://mobiletyreshop.com.au/blog/should-australia-have-a-ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old/	aussie_paul	15	1331	09:55 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Wiring Size Chart (Preview) https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/AWG%20to%20Metric%20Conversion%20Chart.pdf	Farmhat	9	1529	08:35 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Craig1
	Mobile Phone Booster (Preview) Anyone out there found a decent phone booster to improve signal I am sick of holding my phone through the skylight just to talk to someone Currently on the Nullabor Thanks	Dolly	13	2474	07:54 PM Mar 25, 2018 by msg
	Help! That solo woman again!!!! (Preview) Hi, well I sorted the Fiat side of my Motor Home! had a great drive this weekend FC to check the Gearbox and all going well! But now can I ask for some Jayco advise before some battery place sees me coming!!! Haha must be my sweet, old lady look!!!I have a Jayco Conquest 2015 so pretty new tech! Two house batt...	GypsyLynda	14	2426	07:32 PM Mar 25, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Replacing 12v on/off switch with a 240v pneumatic switch auto-off switch switch replacement (Preview) Gday I want to replace the water pump 12v switch with an auto-off one. I've looked for a 12v auto-off switch, but to no avail. My question is would a 240v pneumatic switch (like you see in caravan park toilet blocks etc) work on the 12v positive? Thanks Glen	Treecrest	4	948	11:40 AM Mar 25, 2018 by hako
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