Techies' Corner

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I was sent this today by Super Cheap Auto today.

LanceS · LanceS

I have fitted spotlights to my hilux ute, wiring them from my high beam wire to a relay with the spotlights then being wired from the relay to the spotlights via a switch in the dash. Everything works as it should, spots come on when the switch is on and I hit high beam,......the problem is that while low be...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

After blowing out two rear tyres in 6 months Im looking at fitting a Tyre Pressure Monitor. Have any of our members have one fitted and can they give me an idea of the best type to purchase. I have Jayco Conquest on a Fiat Ducato base. Thanks in advance. Jim

bob1420 · bob1420

Hi Peps, just recently got a towbar fitted to my jayco motorhome in preparation for a small tow vehicle to go on, picked the car up, attached it to motorhome and found not only lights on tow vehicle not working but lights on motorhome not working with tow vehicle plug attached, disconnected tow vehicle...

Trooper23 · Trooper23

Evening all,Could someone help me wrap my head around some of this wiring for my motorbike trailer / camper so at least I know what I am talking about when I get it done professionally.Sorry in advance if these are dumb questions !I would like 2 inputs to charge the 12 volt battery (not simultaneously) o...

Armo · Armo

Hi this is my first timeon this site. Can someone please help me work out this problem. I have a 2012 Franklin 19 foot van with a microwave that draws 1250 amps, I am trying to run it off my Yamaha inverter 2kva 1600 amps continuous or a 2000 watt pure sine inverter again 1600 watts continuous. . When I pl...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

The 12v pressure pump in my van will not stay primed. Disconnected the pump a week ago inverted it and was able to prime it. This week switched on pump and was not primed. ANY ASSISTANCE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Been travelling full time for 11 years and this is the first time this has happened. Rheo

Ian G · Ian G

I have recently bought a second hand van, only 2 years old with GTM of 2180kg and doesn't have a breaksafe device, can anyone recommend a reputable place where I can get one fitted in Melbourne, I had a quote today for $950 but thought this was a little extreme.

happytruck · happytruck

Has anyone have purchased BettaView Caravas Mirrors from E Bay. Look the same as Clearview ones only cheeper.

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Has any body used these. I was shocked when Holden wanted $85.00 to replace a little piece of rubber. The after market one ar'nt cheap at $30.00 but better than genuine price. Any info would be appreciated. Regards Phil. -- Edited by Phil Owen on Sunday 20th of August 2017 10:56:46 AM

Norweb · Norweb

I have a Jayco Heritage 2004 which I purchased second hand. This has just happened on this trip we are in a CP we are main pressure it is now filling the front tank and over flowing. I noticed that the gauge inside showed full we left home with it empty. I have the tap underneath the van on however is there a n...

Happyjack · Happyjack

The hell they did that? The 2 banks of drawers in my '96 Jayco Westport poptop - both in same depth bench. Spot the difference It really does make one wonder just what they were thinking. And the top runner of the the cutlery drawer had also worn out ( all are made of profiled hardwood, but the cutlery one wa...

lesjohn · lesjohn

I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks

OutbackMK · OutbackMK

As the above suggests most Jayco vans suffer this fate. Usual answer is new pump $180 thankyou. Got a part number (Coast to Coast) to order through an agent. 800-00162 $33 This is the rubber diaphragm/valve replacement part takes about 5 minutes to install. Hope this saves someone some hard earned, h...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. From some of the posts that I've read on the forum over the years I get the impression that there are some members who do not have an understanding of caravan battery systems. So I thought that it might be of assistance to post this explanatory video from Kickass that covers the subject in an easily u...

Bryan · Bryan

My cassette service door key lock latch wasn't coming out far enough to engage. Why I don't know the other lock (without key is OK). As usual I got my screwdriver out and took the lock apart, springs and other bits and pieces sprung out . I managed to recover all the bits, nothing broken but I don't know ho...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, I thought I read recently on the forum about oil grades but can't find it so, I was chatting to mechanic today while getting some work done on my 2014 RG Colorado and I asked what the difference was between 5w30 diesel oil and 5w40, both full synthetic diesel oils. He said 5w40 was thicker and best to u...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Many of you know of my caravan built last year and we did a lap. Apart from a drawbar crack and reweld at Cloncurry it went well for my first van build. We are nearly home from our second trip Victoria to Bundaberg and this 10'8" van is on the cramped side. So we want to sell it and build another, a 15' long 6'8"...

iana · iana

Rather than hijacking another post, I'll open another thread. This has all started when we had visitors, and the other lady talking to my lady about the caravan, got around to talking about washing their hair, and it appears there was not enough water pressure to wash out the shampoo. Well it so happen...

terrola · terrola

hi does any one use the camec clip on towing mirrors if so what do you think of them ? thanks

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Learn why you should use a Synthetic oil (Preview) Hi all, I was sent this today by Super Cheap Auto today.	Hey Jim	21	2821	04:51 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Big Mal
	Pilot light with spotlights switch (Preview) I have fitted spotlights to my hilux ute, wiring them from my high beam wire to a relay with the spotlights then being wired from the relay to the spotlights via a switch in the dash. Everything works as it should, spots come on when the switch is on and I hit high beam,......the problem is that while low be...	LanceS	19	2956	02:10 PM Aug 31, 2017 by LanceS
	Tyre Pressure monitors (Preview) After blowing out two rear tyres in 6 months Im looking at fitting a Tyre Pressure Monitor. Have any of our members have one fitted and can they give me an idea of the best type to purchase. I have Jayco Conquest on a Fiat Ducato base. Thanks in advance. Jim	Jimbo48	14	1657	10:01 AM Aug 31, 2017 by vik351
	Towbar wiring (Preview) Hi Peps, just recently got a towbar fitted to my jayco motorhome in preparation for a small tow vehicle to go on, picked the car up, attached it to motorhome and found not only lights on tow vehicle not working but lights on motorhome not working with tow vehicle plug attached, disconnected tow vehicle...	bob1420	16	6659	04:46 PM Aug 29, 2017 by RustyD
	Solar wiring questions (Preview) Evening all,Could someone help me wrap my head around some of this wiring for my motorbike trailer / camper so at least I know what I am talking about when I get it done professionally.Sorry in advance if these are dumb questions !I would like 2 inputs to charge the 12 volt battery (not simultaneously) o...	Trooper23	8	1046	04:08 PM Aug 28, 2017 by Terryt
	Generator wont run microwave through van wiring (Preview) Hi this is my first timeon this site. Can someone please help me work out this problem. I have a 2012 Franklin 19 foot van with a microwave that draws 1250 amps, I am trying to run it off my Yamaha inverter 2kva 1600 amps continuous or a 2000 watt pure sine inverter again 1600 watts continuous. . When I pl...	Armo	17	1941	04:06 PM Aug 27, 2017 by oldtrack123
	12 VOLT WATER PUMP NOT STAYING PRIMED (Preview) The 12v pressure pump in my van will not stay primed. Disconnected the pump a week ago inverted it and was able to prime it. This week switched on pump and was not primed. ANY ASSISTANCE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Been travelling full time for 11 years and this is the first time this has happened. Rheo	Rheo47	5	1131	11:00 AM Aug 24, 2017 by macka17
	Breaksafe (Preview) I have recently bought a second hand van, only 2 years old with GTM of 2180kg and doesn't have a breaksafe device, can anyone recommend a reputable place where I can get one fitted in Melbourne, I had a quote today for $950 but thought this was a little extreme.	Ian G	9	1550	09:17 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Ron-D
	Caravan Mirrors (Preview) Has anyone have purchased BettaView Caravas Mirrors from E Bay. Look the same as Clearview ones only cheeper.	happytruck	10	1571	08:21 PM Aug 23, 2017 by Phillipn
	After market wind screen wipers for a Colerado RG. (Preview) Has any body used these. I was shocked when Holden wanted $85.00 to replace a little piece of rubber. The after market one ar'nt cheap at $30.00 but better than genuine price. Any info would be appreciated. Regards Phil. -- Edited by Phil Owen on Sunday 20th of August 2017 10:56:46 AM	Phil Owen	9	1469	06:54 PM Aug 23, 2017 by macka17
	Mains water pressure fill up front water tank (Preview) I have a Jayco Heritage 2004 which I purchased second hand. This has just happened on this trip we are in a CP we are main pressure it is now filling the front tank and over flowing. I noticed that the gauge inside showed full we left home with it empty. I have the tap underneath the van on however is there a n...	Norweb	7	2909	07:42 AM Aug 23, 2017 by Norweb
	Have you ever wondered why (Preview) The hell they did that? The 2 banks of drawers in my '96 Jayco Westport poptop - both in same depth bench. Spot the difference It really does make one wonder just what they were thinking. And the top runner of the the cutlery drawer had also worn out ( all are made of profiled hardwood, but the cutlery one wa...	Happyjack	1	1442	11:26 AM Aug 22, 2017 by PeterD
	triton ute towing a caravan (Preview) I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks	lesjohn	13	7293	10:23 PM Aug 21, 2017 by macka17
	Water flow out the tank overflow when on mains in Jayco (Preview) As the above suggests most Jayco vans suffer this fate. Usual answer is new pump $180 thankyou. Got a part number (Coast to Coast) to order through an agent. 800-00162 $33 This is the rubber diaphragm/valve replacement part takes about 5 minutes to install. Hope this saves someone some hard earned, h...	OutbackMK	12	6950	10:11 PM Aug 21, 2017 by OutbackMK
	Battery Systems Info for Beginners (Preview) Hi .. From some of the posts that I've read on the forum over the years I get the impression that there are some members who do not have an understanding of caravan battery systems. So I thought that it might be of assistance to post this explanatory video from Kickass that covers the subject in an easily u...	Cupie	8	2079	10:22 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Thetford toilet cassette door lock (Preview) My cassette service door key lock latch wasn't coming out far enough to engage. Why I don't know the other lock (without key is OK). As usual I got my screwdriver out and took the lock apart, springs and other bits and pieces sprung out . I managed to recover all the bits, nothing broken but I don't know ho...	Bryan	8	3270	09:14 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Bryan
	DIESEL OIL GRADES ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How, I thought I read recently on the forum about oil grades but can't find it so, I was chatting to mechanic today while getting some work done on my 2014 RG Colorado and I asked what the difference was between 5w30 diesel oil and 5w40, both full synthetic diesel oils. He said 5w40 was thicker and best to u...	Dougwe	44	9180	07:12 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Dick0
	What wheels and suspension? (Preview) Many of you know of my caravan built last year and we did a lap. Apart from a drawbar crack and reweld at Cloncurry it went well for my first van build. We are nearly home from our second trip Victoria to Bundaberg and this 10'8" van is on the cramped side. So we want to sell it and build another, a 15' long 6'8"...	Eaglemax	7	1288	01:25 PM Aug 19, 2017 by Footprints
	Water pressure in the van. (Preview) Rather than hijacking another post, I'll open another thread. This has all started when we had visitors, and the other lady talking to my lady about the caravan, got around to talking about washing their hair, and it appears there was not enough water pressure to wash out the shampoo. Well it so happen...	iana	5	1328	11:32 AM Aug 17, 2017 by aussie_paul
	camec clip on towing mirrors (Preview) hi does any one use the camec clip on towing mirrors if so what do you think of them ? thanks	terrola	3	2527	08:19 PM Aug 15, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
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