Techies' Corner

revemike · revemike

Just a quick question to those who have a better understanding of battery electronics than I do.... I have just installed a LiFePO4 Battery System in my van and I am interested in knowing what the ideal resting voltage should be of a 'full' battery. Currently is seems to be settling at 13.3 - 13.5 volts....

johnwf · johnwf

I was talking to a foxtel technician who said the 80cm dish was not suitable for the newer foxtel receivers because the signal strength was too strong for the receiver to handle. The 80cm dish would eventually burn out (not sure of his exact terminology) the newer foxtel receivers. Anyone heard of t...

Mack Truck · Mack Truck

Does anyone know how well these heaters work in near zero temperatures?

Trevor law · Trevor law

We have a 2012 Crusader caravan,but the number plate is too high,asked Crusader what they would do about it sent me anew number plate surround plus extra wire .Problem now is I need to get to the wires at rear of brake light cluster,there are no screws holding it on only silastic,removed as much as I can b...

Craig1 · Craig1

Just purchased and used a Anderson plug terminal crimping tool. 50A Cable Crimper LUG LS16, $27.00 delivered. from Autoelec.com.au in Bairnsdale. Pre ratchet 1 click to hold terminal and clic away, auto release once done. leaves enough room for solder if you crimp in the middle. They say they use th...

Bertyb · Bertyb

Can anybody tell me why a 600watt inverter wont run a 50watt fan. Battery is fully charged.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am in the depths of despair as I work my way through a few van DC problems. In another thread discussing the Prostar float voltage. I found that the 20A DC to DC charger not working!! So trying to remember when and where I got it as it should not have failed yet!! Finally remembered I bought it at Superchea...

iana · iana

We are fitting out a "trades-mans" type of canopy on a tray-top ute, the wife wants to have a vent put in the roof, I think mainly to stop the inside of the canopy getting too hot (when stopped?), I am saying that we also need to put in a second vent low down, so that when the hot air rises, then for it to go out, t...

250downunder · 250downunder

I am seeking the professional services of a qualified engineer with caravan industry experience to undertake an assessment of my less than 2 year old 6m. European caravan with a serious structural failure [broken back syndrome]. Any recommendations?

kingblert · kingblert

I am building a machine to manufacture optical components. The source of mechanical power is a 1/4 HP motor that's plugged into 110 V AC. Various parts of the machine receive mechanical power via belts and pulleys. The machine is a large square-ish box made of plywood. Inside it, there's the powerhea...

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi Looking for some input from owners of 200 LandCruiser now that the van is ordered know our limit we can spend on Tug. Looking at a new 2017 GLX or 2015 to 2013 VX or Sahara with km between 80k to 140k from what I am seeing on the internet the second hand are to dear compare to the deals being done on new but ha...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

The battery in our wan has had better days and has to be replaced, is there any difference between makes and country of origin, where is the best place to buy, (in Tassie)and size, the last one was 115AH non sealed All lights come off battery even when we are in camp grounds with power, when we free camp i us...

Cafe605 · Cafe605

Hi All I am brand new to this forum and also very nervous about buying our first motorhome. I have my eye on a 2010 Winnebago Esperance Iveco 50C18 which has done low kms and in really good visual condition. I am looking for recommendations for a person or company that will do a full and comprehensive...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Does anyone use a device to measure how far their van has traveled? Logistic companies have a gadget attached to their trailer wheels. Aussie Paul.

bobkat · bobkat

Hi All, looking to down load movies now that we have 22gb of data on our dongle. I assume i would be able to download a couple of movies per month with that amount of data. can anybody suggest a safe and free site to download movies through Thanks in anticipation Cheers Bobkat

Swoffer · Swoffer

Just before I trot off to the generator shop I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas on what might be wrong with my BlackRidge 2kva Gen . So its done no work at all . Engine runs fine . But no power being delivered . The voltage meter on it shows nil . The overload button is in the in position . I've pulled the...

Vaughan · Vaughan

on a couple of occasions I have stopped for 1/2 hr + and forgotten to disconnect the anderson plug and the tug battery has gone flat. is there any sort of fitting I can Install to avoid this happening?

DMaxer · DMaxer

I saw a 12 volt air pump advertised on the TV a few nights back. It was Tele marketing and cost about $80.00. I hate trying to check the van's tyres in cramped servos and wondered if any of you good people have used one or something similar. I think it was called Tiger and was shaped like a cordless drill. Loo...

hako · hako

These new hoses certainly don't last long - I fitted a new one just over 3 years ago and made sure I got a quality Australian made one, anyway she failed last week and blew out just above the regulator. My guess is that where it failed is on a bend which allows sunlight to pass through the braid and degrade th...

gazza018 · gazza018

can any one tell me how to get my water pump to work on the rear tank. works fine on the front tank. but just spits and splaters on the rear i have tried turning the direction tap in all directions still no joy it,s a silverline 2015 model cheers Gazza

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	What is the correct resting voltage of a full 12 v Lithium? (Preview) Just a quick question to those who have a better understanding of battery electronics than I do.... I have just installed a LiFePO4 Battery System in my van and I am interested in knowing what the ideal resting voltage should be of a 'full' battery. Currently is seems to be settling at 13.3 - 13.5 volts....	revemike	16	4007	11:12 PM Nov 8, 2017 by Hylife
	Foxtel and satellite dish size (Preview) I was talking to a foxtel technician who said the 80cm dish was not suitable for the newer foxtel receivers because the signal strength was too strong for the receiver to handle. The 80cm dish would eventually burn out (not sure of his exact terminology) the newer foxtel receivers. Anyone heard of t...	johnwf	8	4137	09:47 PM Nov 8, 2017 by Barnesey
	Swift Ecotherm Heater (Preview) Does anyone know how well these heaters work in near zero temperatures?	Mack Truck	7	2198	09:18 PM Nov 8, 2017 by terrydel
	Rear brake light cluster (Preview) We have a 2012 Crusader caravan,but the number plate is too high,asked Crusader what they would do about it sent me anew number plate surround plus extra wire .Problem now is I need to get to the wires at rear of brake light cluster,there are no screws holding it on only silastic,removed as much as I can b...	Trevor law	9	1456	07:58 PM Nov 6, 2017 by Trevor law
	Anderson Plug Crimping Tool (Preview) Just purchased and used a Anderson plug terminal crimping tool. 50A Cable Crimper LUG LS16, $27.00 delivered. from Autoelec.com.au in Bairnsdale. Pre ratchet 1 click to hold terminal and clic away, auto release once done. leaves enough room for solder if you crimp in the middle. They say they use th...	Craig1	9	8097	03:42 PM Nov 6, 2017 by Craig1
	Desk top fan (Preview) Can anybody tell me why a 600watt inverter wont run a 50watt fan. Battery is fully charged.	Bertyb	6	1210	11:11 PM Nov 4, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Depths of despair... lol (Preview) I am in the depths of despair as I work my way through a few van DC problems. In another thread discussing the Prostar float voltage. I found that the 20A DC to DC charger not working!! So trying to remember when and where I got it as it should not have failed yet!! Finally remembered I bought it at Superchea...	aussie_paul	2	1687	07:16 PM Nov 4, 2017 by macka17
	Venting. (Preview) We are fitting out a "trades-mans" type of canopy on a tray-top ute, the wife wants to have a vent put in the roof, I think mainly to stop the inside of the canopy getting too hot (when stopped?), I am saying that we also need to put in a second vent low down, so that when the hot air rises, then for it to go out, t...	iana	11	1626	07:01 PM Nov 2, 2017 by Keith P
	Engineering Assessment (Preview) I am seeking the professional services of a qualified engineer with caravan industry experience to undertake an assessment of my less than 2 year old 6m. European caravan with a serious structural failure [broken back syndrome]. Any recommendations?	250downunder	23	2392	12:35 AM Nov 2, 2017 by macka17
	Home-built machine-make a 110 V AC electrical part (Preview) I am building a machine to manufacture optical components. The source of mechanical power is a 1/4 HP motor that's plugged into 110 V AC. Various parts of the machine receive mechanical power via belts and pulleys. The machine is a large square-ish box made of plywood. Inside it, there's the powerhea...	kingblert	2	1353	08:40 PM Nov 1, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Buying 200 landCruiser have question (Preview) Hi Looking for some input from owners of 200 LandCruiser now that the van is ordered know our limit we can spend on Tug. Looking at a new 2017 GLX or 2015 to 2013 VX or Sahara with km between 80k to 140k from what I am seeing on the internet the second hand are to dear compare to the deals being done on new but ha...	Mackayak	11	2410	07:40 AM Nov 1, 2017 by Try2findus
	New caravan battery required (Preview) The battery in our wan has had better days and has to be replaced, is there any difference between makes and country of origin, where is the best place to buy, (in Tassie)and size, the last one was 115AH non sealed All lights come off battery even when we are in camp grounds with power, when we free camp i us...	Cowboy7307	19	2974	10:16 PM Oct 31, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Recommendations for Purchase Inspection for Winnebago Esperance Iveco 50C18 (Preview) Hi All I am brand new to this forum and also very nervous about buying our first motorhome. I have my eye on a 2010 Winnebago Esperance Iveco 50C18 which has done low kms and in really good visual condition. I am looking for recommendations for a person or company that will do a full and comprehensive...	Cafe605	6	1575	01:54 PM Oct 30, 2017 by Malc0lm
	Van kilometage.. (Preview) Does anyone use a device to measure how far their van has traveled? Logistic companies have a gadget attached to their trailer wheels. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	9	1592	10:46 AM Oct 30, 2017 by iana
	movie downloading (Preview) Hi All, looking to down load movies now that we have 22gb of data on our dongle. I assume i would be able to download a couple of movies per month with that amount of data. can anybody suggest a safe and free site to download movies through Thanks in anticipation Cheers Bobkat	bobkat	17	1907	08:33 PM Oct 28, 2017 by sandman55
	Gen problem (Preview) Just before I trot off to the generator shop I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas on what might be wrong with my BlackRidge 2kva Gen . So its done no work at all . Engine runs fine . But no power being delivered . The voltage meter on it shows nil . The overload button is in the in position . I've pulled the...	Swoffer	22	2125	03:38 PM Oct 28, 2017 by DeBe
	Anderson plug draining tug battery when tug stopped (Preview) on a couple of occasions I have stopped for 1/2 hr + and forgotten to disconnect the anderson plug and the tug battery has gone flat. is there any sort of fitting I can Install to avoid this happening?	Vaughan	18	4192	08:21 PM Oct 27, 2017 by swamp
	12 Volt Air Pumps (Preview) I saw a 12 volt air pump advertised on the TV a few nights back. It was Tele marketing and cost about $80.00. I hate trying to check the van's tyres in cramped servos and wondered if any of you good people have used one or something similar. I think it was called Tiger and was shaped like a cordless drill. Loo...	DMaxer	18	3578	08:21 PM Oct 27, 2017 by Chucker
	Gas bottle to regulator hose failure. (Preview) These new hoses certainly don't last long - I fitted a new one just over 3 years ago and made sure I got a quality Australian made one, anyway she failed last week and blew out just above the regulator. My guess is that where it failed is on a bend which allows sunlight to pass through the braid and degrade th...	hako	11	1385	01:12 PM Oct 27, 2017 by Hylife
	jayco water pump (Preview) can any one tell me how to get my water pump to work on the rear tank. works fine on the front tank. but just spits and splaters on the rear i have tried turning the direction tap in all directions still no joy it,s a silverline 2015 model cheers Gazza	gazza018	6	2431	09:51 AM Oct 26, 2017 by iana
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