Techies' Corner

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

hi I noticed yesterday while disconnecting the cable from the 240 inlet socket on my Motorhome one of the pins on the socket had welded itself to the cable plug. So much so that it broke the pin when I tried to take it out. Not knowing much about electrics can anyone help me out here Kevin

mike g g · mike g g

Hi All ,have just had a stay at Lane Cove tourist park.and were unable to tune tv in,had this problem last time we stayed there also.i have a wineguard ariel set up on the van,anyone else had this problem,as when I got home tv tuned in from the driveway at Gosford no problems.thanks I advance.mike g

mike g g · mike g g

HI,All thanks for the info about the lane cove situation its happened both time we have stayed there ,but then its been a great oppertunity for a quite tv free couple pf days whish we injoy but we do like to watch the news,although if we watch it at home on Monday night its the same until the end of the week.S...

terrola · terrola

has any body shortened the jayco easy lifters for a pop top roof if so how did you go about it? many thanks

Willdoe · Willdoe

I've read a number of the posts on this subject already. I have a 2007 Millard Endeavor that I've had the front window out twice already to try to on top of a water leak. I am now considering fitting a tarp on a sail rail above the window and pulling it down over the window and front boot. I am concerned about...

jackieboy · jackieboy

Hi all the anti rattle bolt sheared off inside the tongue housing Ended up drilling it out damage the thread by doing so I did not like the free play anyway 3mm i ended up putting 2mm L flashing inside the receiver with the normal bolt through I tow a 2.5 ton van no more rattles I do not use a WDH no sway i have ha...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; My wife and my self have moved from the mainland over to Tasmania. A big move for both of us, anyway we have a 2012 caravan that we bought brand new and had it put over the pits ( roadworthy ) to re reg for Tasmania. Being 4 years old one would think their would be not a lot to go wrong. One thing that...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello, I'm trying to bypass the original thermostat on my waeco CRX140lt 12v/240v compressor fridge with a digital thermostat and wondering if anyone has done the same and can provide some assistance in identifying the various coloured wires coming out of the block adjacent to the compressor. I ma...

Brownie2 · Brownie2

Did a quick search but couldn't find any other comments on this.We picked up our new caravan the other day with our 2014 BT50 Twin Cab. (Tare weight of van 2670Kg) About half an hour into the drive home (flat roads) we lost power. We just kept getting slower with hardly any throttle response. Stopped the...

madaboutled · madaboutled

I got creative today and made a fan shroud for the Motor-Home. The radiator works OK most times, but on steep hills and very hot days the engine can get a bit hot. I think the problem is that the radiator is not getting enough air flow through the stock fans with the current one large and two small fans. Adde...

Scotgal · Scotgal

Hi Everyone, The time has come and we have just taken delivery of our Jayco Motorhome. We are on our maiden weekend on the road before our big trip that starts on the 1st December. We have an Australian wide annexe, we have watched the dvd's and youtube videos but none of them are for attaching to an elect...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Just wondering if there is a legend on here that can tell me what sort of voltage I should be getting on my multimeter at the alternator on my 70 series LC ? I'm having battery issues (bout 80% sure its toast )and just want to rule out the alternator before I go buy a new Battery . Cheers Al

Dr Sable · Dr Sable

Hi all. Heading of this post says it. Have any of you had the nasty experience and how bad can it be with a turbo ? How did you handle the problem ? I have a turbo on my 86 Toyota and being a paranoid bugger due to fire experience in racing cars I'm half way through fitting fire extinguishing system directly i...

baglimit2002 · baglimit2002

How long do these last checked it 2 months ago now it looks shot

jackieboy · jackieboy

Hi Has anyone had any problems with there Caravan monitor. Mine is waeco perfect view M7LX the monitor does not come on. I do not know if is the monitor. Or the male cable that connects to the female end of monitor. have noticed that the male cable 4 off the prongs are missing.Possibility not making a con...

debdave7 · debdave7

I purchased a 2015 Iveco Sunliner Motorhome in May and everything was fine until in Sept. I had Hydraulic Jacks and Blue Ox Tow Hitch installed. First start up after this installation the Ododmeter began flashing constantly. Jack installer checked out his work and could not find an issue. So went t...

RustyD · RustyD

https://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Gas-Cylinder-5kg-LPG-Composite-Bottle-692.htm

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, Any members currently using the air lifter kit that is available, to make things easier on the arms and back A lot of money, but would you recommend fitting one ? Any tips for fitment and operation ? Thank you, Barry

Trevor law · Trevor law

We have had to replace our house batteries (full river 120 ah) reading specs on battery,13-7 float voltage,problem is the redarc dc-dc we are using for a solar regulater as well the float voltage is set at 13-2 volts.I am worried that the batteries will be damaged with a low float voltage.Any thoughts...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I believe that we have been running out of power when we shouldn't. Checking the voltage today,the van is not being used at the moment, and the Morningstar Prostar says 13.2. Checked with two separate digital multimeters and they say the same 13.2. Should it be reading higher that that in float? Aussi...

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	240 volt inlet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi I noticed yesterday while disconnecting the cable from the 240 inlet socket on my Motorhome one of the pins on the socket had welded itself to the cable plug. So much so that it broke the pin when I tried to take it out. Not knowing much about electrics can anyone help me out here Kevin	Kevin 1955	30	2745	01:54 PM Dec 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	T V.RECEPTION ,TUNING (Preview) Hi All ,have just had a stay at Lane Cove tourist park.and were unable to tune tv in,had this problem last time we stayed there also.i have a wineguard ariel set up on the van,anyone else had this problem,as when I got home tv tuned in from the driveway at Gosford no problems.thanks I advance.mike g	mike g g	15	2089	11:08 PM Dec 5, 2017 by Hey Jim
	TV RECEPTION ,THANKYOU FOR THE REPLYS (Preview) HI,All thanks for the info about the lane cove situation its happened both time we have stayed there ,but then its been a great oppertunity for a quite tv free couple pf days whish we injoy but we do like to watch the news,although if we watch it at home on Monday night its the same until the end of the week.S...	mike g g	0	976	08:49 PM Dec 5, 2017 by mike g g
	jayco easy lifters (Preview) has any body shortened the jayco easy lifters for a pop top roof if so how did you go about it? many thanks	terrola	2	1352	12:09 PM Dec 5, 2017 by Sparkster
	Water Leak Again (Preview) I've read a number of the posts on this subject already. I have a 2007 Millard Endeavor that I've had the front window out twice already to try to on top of a water leak. I am now considering fitting a tarp on a sail rail above the window and pulling it down over the window and front boot. I am concerned about...	Willdoe	15	1967	06:06 PM Dec 4, 2017 by Willdoe
	ford ranger 2015 anti/rattle bolt (Preview) Hi all the anti rattle bolt sheared off inside the tongue housing Ended up drilling it out damage the thread by doing so I did not like the free play anyway 3mm i ended up putting 2mm L flashing inside the receiver with the normal bolt through I tow a 2.5 ton van no more rattles I do not use a WDH no sway i have ha...	jackieboy	8	2485	02:29 PM Dec 4, 2017 by darjak
	my caravan failed it's roadworthy??? (Preview) Hi all; My wife and my self have moved from the mainland over to Tasmania. A big move for both of us, anyway we have a 2012 caravan that we bought brand new and had it put over the pits ( roadworthy ) to re reg for Tasmania. Being 4 years old one would think their would be not a lot to go wrong. One thing that...	valiant81	17	3123	07:10 AM Dec 3, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Waeco Compressor Fridge Wiring (Preview) Hello, I'm trying to bypass the original thermostat on my waeco CRX140lt 12v/240v compressor fridge with a digital thermostat and wondering if anyone has done the same and can provide some assistance in identifying the various coloured wires coming out of the block adjacent to the compressor. I ma...	ROAD RUNNER	7	4751	09:09 PM Nov 30, 2017 by ROAD RUNNER
	BT50 Owners help please. Power loss when towing (Preview) Did a quick search but couldn't find any other comments on this.We picked up our new caravan the other day with our 2014 BT50 Twin Cab. (Tare weight of van 2670Kg) About half an hour into the drive home (flat roads) we lost power. We just kept getting slower with hardly any throttle response. Stopped the...	Brownie2	29	7660	07:25 AM Nov 29, 2017 by Hendos
	Improving Air Flow to Radiator (Preview) I got creative today and made a fan shroud for the Motor-Home. The radiator works OK most times, but on steep hills and very hot days the engine can get a bit hot. I think the problem is that the radiator is not getting enough air flow through the stock fans with the current one large and two small fans. Adde...	madaboutled	19	4354	08:44 PM Nov 28, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Attaching annexe to electric awning on a Jayco Optimum Motorhome (Preview) Hi Everyone, The time has come and we have just taken delivery of our Jayco Motorhome. We are on our maiden weekend on the road before our big trip that starts on the 1st December. We have an Australian wide annexe, we have watched the dvd's and youtube videos but none of them are for attaching to an elect...	Scotgal	3	1914	05:26 PM Nov 28, 2017 by goldcoaster
	Alternator voltage ? (Preview) Just wondering if there is a legend on here that can tell me what sort of voltage I should be getting on my multimeter at the alternator on my 70 series LC ? I'm having battery issues (bout 80% sure its toast )and just want to rule out the alternator before I go buy a new Battery . Cheers Al	Swoffer	13	1984	09:59 PM Nov 27, 2017 by Joda
	Runaway diesel engines (Preview) Hi all. Heading of this post says it. Have any of you had the nasty experience and how bad can it be with a turbo ? How did you handle the problem ? I have a turbo on my 86 Toyota and being a paranoid bugger due to fire experience in racing cars I'm half way through fitting fire extinguishing system directly i...	Dr Sable	28	4970	09:19 PM Nov 27, 2017 by Dr Sable
	Suburban hot water aniod (Preview) How long do these last checked it 2 months ago now it looks shot	baglimit2002	14	2072	10:49 AM Nov 27, 2017 by Dickodownunder
	waeco caravan monitor (Preview) Hi Has anyone had any problems with there Caravan monitor. Mine is waeco perfect view M7LX the monitor does not come on. I do not know if is the monitor. Or the male cable that connects to the female end of monitor. have noticed that the male cable 4 off the prongs are missing.Possibility not making a con...	jackieboy	3	1067	05:06 AM Nov 27, 2017 by x_pac
	Iveco Daily Motorhome isssues (Preview) I purchased a 2015 Iveco Sunliner Motorhome in May and everything was fine until in Sept. I had Hydraulic Jacks and Blue Ox Tow Hitch installed. First start up after this installation the Ododmeter began flashing constantly. Jack installer checked out his work and could not find an issue. So went t...	debdave7	5	9614	11:49 PM Nov 26, 2017 by PeterInSa
	Composite Gas Bottle (Preview) https://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Gas-Cylinder-5kg-LPG-Composite-Bottle-692.htm	RustyD	3	1904	09:31 AM Nov 26, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Air lifter kit for Coromal poptop (Preview) Hi, Any members currently using the air lifter kit that is available, to make things easier on the arms and back A lot of money, but would you recommend fitting one ? Any tips for fitment and operation ? Thank you, Barry	bazzle22	3	2453	08:00 PM Nov 25, 2017 by Sparkster
	Redarc dc-dc 12/40 (Preview) We have had to replace our house batteries (full river 120 ah) reading specs on battery,13-7 float voltage,problem is the redarc dc-dc we are using for a solar regulater as well the float voltage is set at 13-2 volts.I am worried that the batteries will be damaged with a low float voltage.Any thoughts...	Trevor law	11	2437	06:23 PM Nov 24, 2017 by vince56
	Floating voltage.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I believe that we have been running out of power when we shouldn't. Checking the voltage today,the van is not being used at the moment, and the Morningstar Prostar says 13.2. Checked with two separate digital multimeters and they say the same 13.2. Should it be reading higher that that in float? Aussi...	aussie_paul	40	3873	03:46 PM Nov 24, 2017 by aussie_paul
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