Techies' Corner

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all i am having trouble with reception with some stations which are only locally like 89.3 89.9 i have the norm antenna on the side of the van all contacts are clean but reception is shi---- has any one have a clue cheers snap

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi All I have a crack in on of my pvc fenders over the wheel arch , thinking of replacing them , does anyone know where I can source the alum checker plate ones from .

Shadow · Shadow

Hi everyone another Pop Top question! I first removed one side only (at the top only) of the Pop Top Vinyl skirt leaving the other side in tact In preparation for a new skirt. When I pulled the top down one of the side scissors bent outwards and would not allow the top to shut. Now my question is, did this sid...

campersando · campersando

Hi Gang! I half-heard people talking the other day about having coolroom panels installed in their RV. Has anyone done it? Why? What'd you think? I know that http://www.burtonindustries.com.au/ do flatpack panels for like refrigerated trucks and things, but why would you if you weren't running...

phum · phum

Has anybody had experience with Trojan leaf spring type weight distribution bars/ springs?

peter1 · peter1

I have never been required to change a tyre on my tow vehicle whilst hooked up to our caravan. Is it OK to keep the caravan hooked up or should it be freed from the tow vehicle prior to changing the vehicle tyre? Thanks in advance. Peter Morris

Trevor law · Trevor law

As anyone got a projecta in house 240 volt battery charger?Have just replaced my 2 120ah in house batteries two weeks ago,today had solar panels on for a while,put battery charger on.For the two hours the two blue lights have been flashing and the screen has had 3 lines scrolling up the screen.Is this s...

Thisguyloveslife · Thisguyloveslife

Hi does anybody know where I can get new lift cables replaced in my parents pop top at a reasonable price or if you can buy a replacement kit and do it ourselves. We are in Kilmore Victoria cheers

bowser · bowser

I hope some can help me. the 12 volt radio in my caravan will flash, on and of with the 12 volt power and 240 power turned of to the radio, Have tried reset nothing. Regards, Bowser.

Big TREV · Big TREV

Does any body know where the best place to get steel clothes lines fromfir between the awning.

Ron-D · Ron-D

My Mitsubishi challenger and my brother in laws challenger as well when subjected heavy climbing when towing ,on some Occassions will jamb in second gear lymp mode,it can be annoying.I don't hnow much about scan gauges but have a feeling that they may have a use for monitoring this problem? Is that t...

Snippy · Snippy

Caravan builder that did last service reckons 30-40k is adequate, others say every 10,000. Who to believe.

bunchone · bunchone

Hi everyone, We are up to having electrician to install 240v wiring in motor home. We have had differing opinions from several electricians regarding which 240v wiring to use. Some are saying that we need the white domestic to use in general and the grey to use for generator and inverter connections w...

Yendys200 · Yendys200

I have a Longreach motor home with a Dometic vacuum toilet know a lot of people have had problems with these but am happy with mine but yes but have heard of people fitting an isolating switch to power off when starts to cycle at a inconvenient time ( middle of the night ) just asking for advice on the best...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, Can anyone tell me why my 3 way fridge stopped working from the battery while driving? The fuse looks OK and the interior light is still on but the little triangle alarm symbol comes on as soon as I start the motor and the fridge starts to defrost. The fridge is a Dometic auto. Jen

RustyD · RustyD

I have a small round dodgy LED light in the step well of my Jurgens. I can get the fascia and lens off but that's it. Do I have too break it to get it out or is there a way of getting it out without breaking it. Tried turning it and also levering it with a screw driver. No luck at this point.

Yarra · Yarra

Could someone help me, I wish to install a 7pin harness to tow my trailer/camper, a wiring diagram would be a great help. The car is a Toyota 2004 5 door Rav4 Thanks In Advance -- Edited by Yarra on Wednesday 20th of December 2017 09:13:08 AM

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

I Has anyone got a user manual for a Wialki battery charger model CC-1223 ?? Cheers Ken

meetoo · meetoo

I want to run some wiring from underneath the van up the vent space behind the fridge (185 ltr Dometic) into an overhead cupboard. Is there anything at the back of the fridge that would be hot enough to melt any wiring sheath should it touch? Thanks. Cheers, John.

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all This will spark some discussion Im sure. I have viewed this youtube entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRB7Z66brO0 Its self explanatory but it seems we can use an AC breaker on DC (just double the rating) I guess the thermal side of the breaker will operate first, from magnetic theory I...

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	12 volt radio reception (Preview) hi all i am having trouble with reception with some stations which are only locally like 89.3 89.9 i have the norm antenna on the side of the van all contacts are clean but reception is shi---- has any one have a clue cheers snap	snap1946	4	1218	09:39 PM Jan 4, 2018 by dabbler
	Fenders (Preview) Hi All I have a crack in on of my pvc fenders over the wheel arch , thinking of replacing them , does anyone know where I can source the alum checker plate ones from .	mezza56	2	1134	06:49 PM Jan 4, 2018 by Possum3
	Pop Top Help (Preview) Hi everyone another Pop Top question! I first removed one side only (at the top only) of the Pop Top Vinyl skirt leaving the other side in tact In preparation for a new skirt. When I pulled the top down one of the side scissors bent outwards and would not allow the top to shut. Now my question is, did this sid...	Shadow	0	870	06:25 PM Jan 4, 2018 by Shadow
	Refrigeration Panels? (Preview) Hi Gang! I half-heard people talking the other day about having coolroom panels installed in their RV. Has anyone done it? Why? What'd you think? I know that http://www.burtonindustries.com.au/ do flatpack panels for like refrigerated trucks and things, but why would you if you weren't running...	campersando	1	1347	02:19 PM Jan 4, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
	wdh question (Preview) Has anybody had experience with Trojan leaf spring type weight distribution bars/ springs?	phum	3	1186	08:45 AM Jan 4, 2018 by Jaahn
	Changing a tyre (Preview) I have never been required to change a tyre on my tow vehicle whilst hooked up to our caravan. Is it OK to keep the caravan hooked up or should it be freed from the tow vehicle prior to changing the vehicle tyre? Thanks in advance. Peter Morris	peter1	28	3696	03:53 PM Jan 3, 2018 by Dahai
	Projecta lC 5000 (Preview) As anyone got a projecta in house 240 volt battery charger?Have just replaced my 2 120ah in house batteries two weeks ago,today had solar panels on for a while,put battery charger on.For the two hours the two blue lights have been flashing and the screen has had 3 lines scrolling up the screen.Is this s...	Trevor law	11	1836	04:30 PM Jan 2, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Jayco Swan 1988 pop top Cables need replacing (Preview) Hi does anybody know where I can get new lift cables replaced in my parents pop top at a reasonable price or if you can buy a replacement kit and do it ourselves. We are in Kilmore Victoria cheers	Thisguyloveslife	1	1340	11:09 PM Jan 1, 2018 by swamp
	12 radio (Preview) I hope some can help me. the 12 volt radio in my caravan will flash, on and of with the 12 volt power and 240 power turned of to the radio, Have tried reset nothing. Regards, Bowser.	bowser	9	1441	12:59 PM Jan 1, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Steel clothes (Preview) Does any body know where the best place to get steel clothes lines fromfir between the awning.	Big TREV	8	1671	10:15 AM Jan 1, 2018 by Gwian
	Scan gauge (Preview) My Mitsubishi challenger and my brother in laws challenger as well when subjected heavy climbing when towing ,on some Occassions will jamb in second gear lymp mode,it can be annoying.I don't hnow much about scan gauges but have a feeling that they may have a use for monitoring this problem? Is that t...	Ron-D	13	2790	05:37 PM Dec 31, 2017 by Ron-D
	How Often do Wheel Bearings and Brakes need to be Serviced on 3 tonne van (Preview) Caravan builder that did last service reckons 30-40k is adequate, others say every 10,000. Who to believe.	Snippy	9	2736	05:41 PM Dec 29, 2017 by darjak
	240v wiring in motor home ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, We are up to having electrician to install 240v wiring in motor home. We have had differing opinions from several electricians regarding which 240v wiring to use. Some are saying that we need the white domestic to use in general and the grey to use for generator and inverter connections w...	bunchone	38	2547	01:07 PM Dec 28, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dometic vacuum toilet VT2500 (Preview) I have a Longreach motor home with a Dometic vacuum toilet know a lot of people have had problems with these but am happy with mine but yes but have heard of people fitting an isolating switch to power off when starts to cycle at a inconvenient time ( middle of the night ) just asking for advice on the best...	Yendys200	4	1789	09:49 AM Dec 28, 2017 by Yendys200
	Fridge not working on Battery (Preview) Hi all, Can anyone tell me why my 3 way fridge stopped working from the battery while driving? The fuse looks OK and the interior light is still on but the little triangle alarm symbol comes on as soon as I start the motor and the fridge starts to defrost. The fridge is a Dometic auto. Jen	Wild1	7	6900	07:33 AM Dec 28, 2017 by Wild1
	Removing step light (Preview) I have a small round dodgy LED light in the step well of my Jurgens. I can get the fascia and lens off but that's it. Do I have too break it to get it out or is there a way of getting it out without breaking it. Tried turning it and also levering it with a screw driver. No luck at this point.	RustyD	6	1634	07:04 PM Dec 25, 2017 by RustyD
	Toyota 2004 Rav4 5door (Preview) Could someone help me, I wish to install a 7pin harness to tow my trailer/camper, a wiring diagram would be a great help. The car is a Toyota 2004 5 door Rav4 Thanks In Advance -- Edited by Yarra on Wednesday 20th of December 2017 09:13:08 AM	Yarra	7	1488	07:40 AM Dec 25, 2017 by Yarra
	Wialki battey charger Model CC-1223 user manual wanted (Preview) I Has anyone got a user manual for a Wialki battery charger model CC-1223 ?? Cheers Ken	Bukhouse	5	2141	06:19 PM Dec 24, 2017 by Bukhouse
	Heat behind fridge (Preview) I want to run some wiring from underneath the van up the vent space behind the fridge (185 ltr Dometic) into an overhead cupboard. Is there anything at the back of the fridge that would be hot enough to melt any wiring sheath should it touch? Thanks. Cheers, John.	meetoo	12	1977	01:09 PM Dec 22, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	AC circuit breakers on DC circuits (Preview) Hi all This will spark some discussion Im sure. I have viewed this youtube entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRB7Z66brO0 Its self explanatory but it seems we can use an AC breaker on DC (just double the rating) I guess the thermal side of the breaker will operate first, from magnetic theory I...	Phil C	23	5862	05:58 PM Dec 21, 2017 by T1 Terry
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