Techies' Corner

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, It's been ages since I asked a question of the ones that know but the time has come. I had to get a new gas regulator on the aluminium tent around November 2023 but I think I need a different one. Due to being summer my fitted Truma gas heater hasn't been needed but the weather has now changed and...

Sdskw · Sdskw

Our Thretford fridge works fine on 12v & 240v but there is no clicking sound when trying to put on gas when free camping. Followed instructions in fridge manual even. Any ideas thankyou Sue

Fortysouth · Fortysouth

Greetings all, We have a 2005 Jayco Freedom Outback with a Heron 2.2 fitted. The facia has had cracks around the screw holes and these have all joined together. It is beyond repair and I would like to replace it if they are still available. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ch...

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Finally found the source of the mildew smell, there was mildew build up in the Toilet Air Vent, I removed the vent and gave it a good clean, I was surprised to see how much slimy crap had build up and was not visible by just looking at the vent.

Kokovans · Kokovans

If water is leaking onto the floor of your shower or onto the base of your Thetford cassette in a dual toilet shower setup the water level tubes are leaking. The original product used to seal the white tubing that allows water to travel to the sight tube has broken down with age and allows the water to leak...

Dennis Michael Radclyffe Smith · Dennis Michael Radclyffe Smith

Want to replace broken leveler slider opener from toilet photos attached. Would like assistance or video on how to remove broken part and replace with new one. I have attached photos. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Jandara55 · Jandara55

Hi We have just purchased an Australian diesel heater and can't find any YouTube videos that give instructions. Does anyone have one that may be able to assist us??

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello. We have a Jayco Freedom van fitted with a Thetford Cassette toilet. When travelling, water escapes from the reservoir (not the cassette) onto the shower/toilet floor and also down into the space holding the cassette. Am certain the cassette does not leak as have emptied the reservoir and tra...

SGilbo · SGilbo

Has anyone replaced their Thermistor. My understanding is that you tie a "pull cord" to to the inside 'end', pull it out from the rear, and then pull the new one back through. Was wondering if anyone has done this or has suggestions. Thanks Gilbo

Ian195 · Ian195

My Swift Gas/Elect hot water started to trip the safety switch intermittently. It turns out that the wiring for the element (and other wires) come out the thermostat block around some very sharp corners of the aluminium cutout (See att image). The caravan has done about 50,000 km and vibration or pr...

Pen n pep · Pen n pep

I was advised to purchase bluetooth wheel monitor to check for wheels overheating on tandem caravan, however, have since been told you should be able to check for overheating by touching the hubs. How should this be done?

DeBe · DeBe

After 3 years mine developed a leak under the van. Turns out the rubber hose joiners had all cracked, & the rubber pump bracket had disintegrated as well. Replaced joiners with new 4mm hose (not easy to find in country garages. Works well now.

Frenchy31 · Frenchy31

Recently purchased a 2011 Sprinter LWB motor home. What is the ideal tyre pressure? Have looked online but recommendations from 44psi up to 60psi. Any assistance will be appreciated.

StewG · StewG

My off-Road 2.8T single-axle caravan needs new tyres and I'm considering Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 265/75R16 123-R LT OWL because they are Light Truck, all-terrain, the right size and load rating for my van. Have you used these Yokohama tyres and could comment on their performance? Alternativel...

Simply_Susan · Simply_Susan

Not sure how this has happened but we have lost the remote control for our heater, which was working perfectly and manually probably still is. Hubby purchased a new remote and can't pair it. Has anyone got any tips tricks they could share so we can get this crossed off our To Do list before we travel agai...

Teddy48 · Teddy48

Hi, I have a Jayco Westport 2001 with the above power converter fitted and it blew a fuse recently, I want to obtain a manual to see if I can find out why. According to the colour coding it was a 20amp fuse but I have no idea what that circuit that is part of. Any help would be appreciated. Hi again, I am at a frus...

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

The following is intended *only* for suitably qualified technicians. The switches go intermittent after a while. I tried cleaning them to no avail. So I decided to fit alternat switches which are available at Jaycar for a couple of dollars. See photo. The method I used is shown in the video. You may ne...

msg · msg

Read in CMCA website that 4kg Swap & Go bottles have not been available since Feb 2023. Firstly, is this correct? Secondly, if yes, has anyone found a way around this? My Gas bottle compartment is not big enough to accommodate this and can't be made any bigger. 8kg are too heavy for me. You can't g...

JayDee · JayDee

We are looking for a 12 v TV with a built-in DVD player plus other apps. Must have good sound and would appreciate links where possible. Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Thursday 11th of April 2024 03:32:33 PM

Dick0 · Dick0

Kings are vigorously advertising 200AH LiFePO4 batteries at $818.95 delivered. Specs read well but they ommit whether these batteries can be connected in Parallel or Serial arrays. Such an important feature ommited from their advertising. Wonder why?

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	GAS REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT (Preview) Morning all, It's been ages since I asked a question of the ones that know but the time has come. I had to get a new gas regulator on the aluminium tent around November 2023 but I think I need a different one. Due to being summer my fitted Truma gas heater hasn't been needed but the weather has now changed and...	Dougwe	13	2842	11:23 AM May 22, 2024 by Dick0
	Thretford fridge not working on gas (Preview) Our Thretford fridge works fine on 12v & 240v but there is no clicking sound when trying to put on gas when free camping. Followed instructions in fridge manual even. Any ideas thankyou Sue	Sdskw	3	1295	10:46 AM May 21, 2024 by Greg 1
	Heron 2.2 aircon/heater (Preview) Greetings all, We have a 2005 Jayco Freedom Outback with a Heron 2.2 fitted. The facia has had cracks around the screw holes and these have all joined together. It is beyond repair and I would like to replace it if they are still available. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Ch...	Fortysouth	4	1367	12:34 PM May 20, 2024 by dorian
	Mildew in Toilet Air Vent (Preview) Finally found the source of the mildew smell, there was mildew build up in the Toilet Air Vent, I removed the vent and gave it a good clean, I was surprised to see how much slimy crap had build up and was not visible by just looking at the vent.	Steel Dog	0	767	02:55 PM May 18, 2024 by Steel Dog
	Thetford toilet flush water tank leak (Preview) If water is leaking onto the floor of your shower or onto the base of your Thetford cassette in a dual toilet shower setup the water level tubes are leaking. The original product used to seal the white tubing that allows water to travel to the sight tube has broken down with age and allows the water to leak...	Kokovans	0	1138	09:36 AM May 14, 2024 by Kokovans
	Broken Leveler Slider Opener on Camec toilet CTS4110 (Preview) Want to replace broken leveler slider opener from toilet photos attached. Would like assistance or video on how to remove broken part and replace with new one. I have attached photos. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.	Dennis Michael Radclyffe Smith	3	1084	08:02 AM May 14, 2024 by Possum3
	Instructions for Australian Diesel Heater (Preview) Hi We have just purchased an Australian diesel heater and can't find any YouTube videos that give instructions. Does anyone have one that may be able to assist us??	Jandara55	8	1384	08:39 PM May 13, 2024 by Greg 1
	Thetford toilet reservior leaks (Preview) Hello. We have a Jayco Freedom van fitted with a Thetford Cassette toilet. When travelling, water escapes from the reservoir (not the cassette) onto the shower/toilet floor and also down into the space holding the cassette. Am certain the cassette does not leak as have emptied the reservoir and tra...	Kev Pearce	17	8255	08:54 AM May 13, 2024 by Possum3
	RPD 218 Thermistor (Preview) Has anyone replaced their Thermistor. My understanding is that you tie a "pull cord" to to the inside 'end', pull it out from the rear, and then pull the new one back through. Was wondering if anyone has done this or has suggestions. Thanks Gilbo	SGilbo	1	1296	01:10 PM May 12, 2024 by Possum3
	Swift gas/Elec hot water tripping safety switch (Preview) My Swift Gas/Elect hot water started to trip the safety switch intermittently. It turns out that the wiring for the element (and other wires) come out the thermostat block around some very sharp corners of the aluminium cutout (See att image). The caravan has done about 50,000 km and vibration or pr...	Ian195	1	1844	09:13 AM May 10, 2024 by Rails
	How warm should hubs feel? When to worry (Preview) I was advised to purchase bluetooth wheel monitor to check for wheels overheating on tandem caravan, however, have since been told you should be able to check for overheating by touching the hubs. How should this be done?	Pen n pep	14	4793	07:09 PM May 9, 2024 by evelyndavis
	Diesel Ebay Heater (Preview) After 3 years mine developed a leak under the van. Turns out the rubber hose joiners had all cracked, & the rubber pump bracket had disintegrated as well. Replaced joiners with new 4mm hose (not easy to find in country garages. Works well now.	DeBe	2	1268	06:49 AM May 7, 2024 by mischief
	Tyre pressure Sprinter LWB motor home (Preview) Recently purchased a 2011 Sprinter LWB motor home. What is the ideal tyre pressure? Have looked online but recommendations from 44psi up to 60psi. Any assistance will be appreciated.	Frenchy31	4	2439	11:27 PM May 6, 2024 by Bas + Eve
	New Tyres for Off-Road 2.8T single-axle Caravan (Preview) My off-Road 2.8T single-axle caravan needs new tyres and I'm considering Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 265/75R16 123-R LT OWL because they are Light Truck, all-terrain, the right size and load rating for my van. Have you used these Yokohama tyres and could comment on their performance? Alternativel...	StewG	9	2336	06:25 PM May 6, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Diesel Heater Remote. (Preview) Not sure how this has happened but we have lost the remote control for our heater, which was working perfectly and manually probably still is. Hubby purchased a new remote and can't pair it. Has anyone got any tips tricks they could share so we can get this crossed off our To Do list before we travel agai...	Simply_Susan	3	1045	08:45 AM May 6, 2024 by Simply_Susan
	Need more help with Centurion power converter. (Preview) Hi, I have a Jayco Westport 2001 with the above power converter fitted and it blew a fuse recently, I want to obtain a manual to see if I can find out why. According to the colour coding it was a 20amp fuse but I have no idea what that circuit that is part of. Any help would be appreciated. Hi again, I am at a frus...	Teddy48	2	1256	05:56 PM May 1, 2024 by Possum3
	Camec 2.5kg washing machine. Faulty push switches (Preview) The following is intended only for suitably qualified technicians. The switches go intermittent after a while. I tried cleaning them to no avail. So I decided to fit alternat switches which are available at Jaycar for a couple of dollars. See photo. The method I used is shown in the video. You may ne...	FreecamperTas	4	1126	11:19 AM May 1, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	4kg Gas Bottle (Preview) Read in CMCA website that 4kg Swap & Go bottles have not been available since Feb 2023. Firstly, is this correct? Secondly, if yes, has anyone found a way around this? My Gas bottle compartment is not big enough to accommodate this and can't be made any bigger. 8kg are too heavy for me. You can't g...	msg	8	1964	01:29 PM Apr 30, 2024 by stoney123
	12 V TV with dvd player plus other apps. (Preview) We are looking for a 12 v TV with a built-in DVD player plus other apps. Must have good sound and would appreciate links where possible. Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Thursday 11th of April 2024 03:32:33 PM	JayDee	3	1467	02:39 PM Apr 28, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	Kings Lithium Batteries (Preview) Kings are vigorously advertising 200AH LiFePO4 batteries at $818.95 delivered. Specs read well but they ommit whether these batteries can be connected in Parallel or Serial arrays. Such an important feature ommited from their advertising. Wonder why?	Dick0	24	23838	10:27 AM Apr 24, 2024 by Kebbin
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