Techies' Corner

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

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...

fuller4848 · fuller4848

what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only

Burgo1 · Burgo1

I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....

Moorey · Moorey

Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey

2 dads · 2 dads

I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...

Dick0 · Dick0

With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi All could anyone towing with a 200 series LCruiser let me know what they fuel consumption is towing , we have a van thats 3.2 tonne loaded so prefer figs in a similar scenario

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. As I meander through the morass of information & views relating to RV battery systems ... brought on by my Jayco's Power Supply carking after only 20 years ... Yes I know Jayco rubbish. LOL, I came across this article by Outbackjoe. https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/mac...

mezza56 · mezza56

My rear bar on our van broke on way back from up north , the diesel heater tank was mounted behind the spare wheel . I drained the tank and took it off to remove the bar , I taped over the end of the diesel hose so nothing would get in it. I have had the bar rewelded and am fitting it back on today . Whats the best way...

Hetho · Hetho

Hello, and some suggestions please. We are about to do the "Big Lap" in Jan 18, for 12 months; and am about to purchase a generator for the trip. My "on boards" require (if we use multiple devices at once) a 4kva generator. I would value your suggestions. Regards. Hetho.

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Hi, we're preparing to take our van for a long awaited cruise and consequently our discussions, etc. have got to the GVM; ATM; GTM; TBM questions. We have a 2007 Jayco Masport Poptop and our "tug" is 1993 series 80 Landcruiser. The VIN plate on the van states: GTM 1333kg; ATM 1494kg; Tare Mass 1194kg....

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1622	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	1956	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	2156	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	4298	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	3617	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	1412	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	2464	09:51 AM Oct 26, 2017 by iana
	Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...	The Belmont Bear	23	3067	05:17 AM Oct 26, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	replacement of fridge. (Preview) what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only	fuller4848	20	2558	11:58 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	water pressure (Preview) I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...	Burgo1	4	1505	08:23 PM Oct 24, 2017 by adrian foley
	Water heater layup for a period (Preview) Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....	Hey Jim	5	1640	06:19 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Dick0
	Solar dimensions (Preview) Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey	Moorey	7	1400	02:50 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Jaahn
	Whining noise in 2012 BT 50 (Preview) I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...	2 dads	7	2154	09:15 PM Oct 21, 2017 by sandman55
	A blog for vehicles discussion? (Preview) With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.	Dick0	12	1519	05:07 PM Oct 20, 2017 by Dick0
	Folding Smatmotion E Bike (Preview) Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers	j and v kids	4	1147	04:46 PM Oct 19, 2017 by Sharke
	200 series LC Fuel Consump (Preview) Hi All could anyone towing with a 200 series LCruiser let me know what they fuel consumption is towing , we have a van thats 3.2 tonne loaded so prefer figs in a similar scenario	mezza56	17	5096	09:27 AM Oct 18, 2017 by Mobi Condo
	Auxillary Battery Info. (Preview) Hi .. As I meander through the morass of information & views relating to RV battery systems ... brought on by my Jayco's Power Supply carking after only 20 years ... Yes I know Jayco rubbish. LOL, I came across this article by Outbackjoe. https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/mac...	Cupie	2	1488	03:28 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Jaahn
	Priming diesel heater (Preview) My rear bar on our van broke on way back from up north , the diesel heater tank was mounted behind the spare wheel . I drained the tank and took it off to remove the bar , I taped over the end of the diesel hose so nothing would get in it. I have had the bar rewelded and am fitting it back on today . Whats the best way...	mezza56	5	4119	09:41 PM Oct 16, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Generators ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello, and some suggestions please. We are about to do the "Big Lap" in Jan 18, for 12 months; and am about to purchase a generator for the trip. My "on boards" require (if we use multiple devices at once) a 4kva generator. I would value your suggestions. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	43	4988	01:31 PM Oct 15, 2017 by Phil C
	?? Should I believe what I see on the VIN plate? (Preview) Hi, we're preparing to take our van for a long awaited cruise and consequently our discussions, etc. have got to the GVM; ATM; GTM; TBM questions. We have a 2007 Jayco Masport Poptop and our "tug" is 1993 series 80 Landcruiser. The VIN plate on the van states: GTM 1333kg; ATM 1494kg; Tare Mass 1194kg....	Nomad1946	12	1466	07:26 AM Oct 15, 2017 by montie
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