Techies' Corner

Recoup · Recoup

Hi, is there an easy way of lifting the van about 50 mm higher of the ground ? Maybe longer shocks or is there anything else I can do. Pulling the van out of my garage turns me off camping , the drive is very steep and the backbumper of the van scapes for about 2 metres on the garage floor.Cheers

griffo and kezz · griffo and kezz

i have a nissan patrol 4.2lt td gvm 3.4000 kg problem is not quite fitted out yet and it is 3.1200 kg so this means after the van goes on around 170 ball weight and the bride gets in im in a real pick ell.the tray on the back is all steal with steal draws under im thinking that this is my biggest problem . i have h...

Recoup · Recoup

I have noticed that my GPS is getting sticky allover the out side. It feels like as if it is melting ,. I had the same problem with the first GO Pro camera, I had to scrape all the stuff off. Any idea how to stop this ? Cheers

ABNER · ABNER

Hi, Wondering if i I can get a quick response re brake controllers, I have read a lot and have decided to go with a Red Arc Tow Pro Elite, The price of the unit is $239.00 and cheaper than the Tekonsha P3 and a sparkie will fit it for a supply and fit price of $650.00. I feel that this is exorbitant as I can fit it m...

meetoo · meetoo

Two and a half decades of caravaning hasn't stopped the occasional need for an answer to a newbie question. Just replaced the tow ball and put on a nice shiny chrome one. 100 ks later and a week by the sea this is what it looks like. I used a wax stick for lubrication, but it didn't stop what ever seems to be gr...

bunchone · bunchone

We were looking at getting a camec 4kg front loader but have heard bad reports that they go out of balance and use more water when trying to rebalance. They also are prone to breaking drum springs which has just happened to my sisters brand new one. Am now considering either a sphere 3kg or camec 3kg both t...

SoloCraig · SoloCraig

Hi fellow travellers i have a 2012 Jeep GC Diesel and am towing a 25 foot (3100 Tare) outback van. VERY happy with the combo btw... My question..... does anyone have experience in trying to integrate a wired caravan reversing camera into the existing car screen (Uconnect I believe is the stereo unit)...

Hawk7 · Hawk7

Just purchased a WS 6906 finder on evil bay and was wondering if there is any nomad in Perth that could give me a practical demo on its use . I have the dish set up and running with my old finder but nothing on new finder screen. Instructions are next to useless but I don' t think I'm a dummy ! Cheers

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone on the site have a Brunswick 6.5 Chev diesel conversion in their tug. Whats the consensus with them any feedback .

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I know when you first go on a forum it all seems a bit of a mystery and it is hard to know where to post. My suggestion is to read a few of the threads first to get the feel of it ! My beef is the posting of odd questions in the Solar subforum. It clearly says "Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar". Th...

Megafishaholic · Megafishaholic

We had a Purple line Caravan Mover (4 motors) fitted to the caravan but were a bit disappointed in its performance. Basically where a single axle caravan can turn on its own axis this is not possible with a tandem axle van. However the biggest problem was the jockey wheel digging in so I designed a new ve...

Ron-D · Ron-D

We currently have an 80 W portable solar panel,thinking about buying something bigger here's the delema Aussie panel with Japanese solar crystals 180 w $650.00 or an EBay 200w panel for $200 it's A bigger panel for a third the price sounds like a bargain but is it rubbish that's the worry,anyone wit...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Just wondering my caravan is about two years old and is fitted with a 110 amp AGM battery ,lithium iron are the way to go obviously,but the very high price tag to replace a system that's doing the job does not make sense, unless you can just connect the new lithium battery up to your existing Agm system, I s...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/02/these-scientists-are-turning-radioactive-waste-into-diamond-batteries?utm_content=buffer9f51f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

iana · iana

We need a ladder to gain access to the top of our van while on the road. The ladder needs to be a min of 3m. Has anyone any experience using the 3.2m (10ft5) telescopic style climb ladder as advertised on Ebay. Looks to me as though they bend, which I suppose is the clearance of each sliding piece. Also they...

NewVanner · NewVanner

I was wondering if you may be able to help me with something. I've recently purchased our first caravan (old franklin as a starter). I was wondering if you may know what to expect (in terms of price) to install a redarc DC-DC charger, Deep Cell battery, and anderson plug (both tow vehicle and caravan) in...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

On another thread that went all High School and maths and other bad memories Blissonwheels gave this reply Gooday, I fitted 2 lengths of 6 inch PVC stormwater pipe under our caravan, linked together and capped at both ends, one is slightly longer by about 3 inches than the other due to other fittings...

johns · johns

I want a battery to run my ingel freezer. I have a battery box but do not know what type of battery I should get. The battery will be in the back of my car and I can pug into the battery and the ingel with the lead supplied. I also have a battery charger which I would use to recharge the battery.

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

Can anyone (well a qualified or knowledgeable person) tell me if the bleeder screw on the gas bottle needs to be done up tight? To me it's a no brainer, however I had a situation the other day and I just want to confirm one way or another. Situation being...I got a bottle filled the other day (establishme...

iana · iana

Had a problem installing the fuel tank, no rear bumper, didn't want to install it on the front "A" frame, Hey Jim suggested putting it in the boot like he did, however I didn't like the idea of filling the tank in the boot. I over come this by mounting the tank on draw runners, now I can pull it out to fill, pus...

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	Avan Aliner (Preview) Hi, is there an easy way of lifting the van about 50 mm higher of the ground ? Maybe longer shocks or is there anything else I can do. Pulling the van out of my garage turns me off camping , the drive is very steep and the backbumper of the van scapes for about 2 metres on the garage floor.Cheers	Recoup	11	5474	08:39 PM Sep 29, 2017 by hako
	GVM tug upgrade (Preview) i have a nissan patrol 4.2lt td gvm 3.4000 kg problem is not quite fitted out yet and it is 3.1200 kg so this means after the van goes on around 170 ball weight and the bride gets in im in a real pick ell.the tray on the back is all steal with steal draws under im thinking that this is my biggest problem . i have h...	griffo and kezz	14	3161	07:41 PM Sep 27, 2017 by PTnLinda
	GPS getting sticky (Preview) I have noticed that my GPS is getting sticky allover the out side. It feels like as if it is melting ,. I had the same problem with the first GO Pro camera, I had to scrape all the stuff off. Any idea how to stop this ? Cheers	Recoup	10	2189	06:22 PM Sep 27, 2017 by Hydeeeho
	Brake Controllers (Preview) Hi, Wondering if i I can get a quick response re brake controllers, I have read a lot and have decided to go with a Red Arc Tow Pro Elite, The price of the unit is $239.00 and cheaper than the Tekonsha P3 and a sparkie will fit it for a supply and fit price of $650.00. I feel that this is exorbitant as I can fit it m...	ABNER	23	3917	10:11 AM Sep 27, 2017 by Cupie
	towball wear (Preview) Two and a half decades of caravaning hasn't stopped the occasional need for an answer to a newbie question. Just replaced the tow ball and put on a nice shiny chrome one. 100 ks later and a week by the sea this is what it looks like. I used a wax stick for lubrication, but it didn't stop what ever seems to be gr...	meetoo	20	4542	09:28 PM Sep 26, 2017 by Hey Jim
	12v washing machines (Preview) We were looking at getting a camec 4kg front loader but have heard bad reports that they go out of balance and use more water when trying to rebalance. They also are prone to breaking drum springs which has just happened to my sisters brand new one. Am now considering either a sphere 3kg or camec 3kg both t...	bunchone	8	3894	08:48 PM Sep 26, 2017 by bunchone
	Advice on integration of reversing camera (Preview) Hi fellow travellers i have a 2012 Jeep GC Diesel and am towing a 25 foot (3100 Tare) outback van. VERY happy with the combo btw... My question..... does anyone have experience in trying to integrate a wired caravan reversing camera into the existing car screen (Uconnect I believe is the stereo unit)...	SoloCraig	5	1405	10:36 PM Sep 24, 2017 by SoloCraig
	Satellite Finder (Preview) Just purchased a WS 6906 finder on evil bay and was wondering if there is any nomad in Perth that could give me a practical demo on its use . I have the dish set up and running with my old finder but nothing on new finder screen. Instructions are next to useless but I don' t think I'm a dummy ! Cheers	Hawk7	9	1683	05:35 PM Sep 23, 2017 by Nurzo
	Brunswick Diesel (Preview) Has anyone on the site have a Brunswick 6.5 Chev diesel conversion in their tug. Whats the consensus with them any feedback .	mezza56	9	5608	11:22 AM Sep 23, 2017 by macka17
	Solar Power is the place to discuss all things solar. Other stuff in the Techies' Corner ! (Preview) Hi I know when you first go on a forum it all seems a bit of a mystery and it is hard to know where to post. My suggestion is to read a few of the threads first to get the feel of it ! My beef is the posting of odd questions in the Solar subforum. It clearly says "Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar". Th...	Jaahn	10	1190	11:03 AM Sep 23, 2017 by macka17
	Caravan Mover for Tandem Axle (Preview) We had a Purple line Caravan Mover (4 motors) fitted to the caravan but were a bit disappointed in its performance. Basically where a single axle caravan can turn on its own axis this is not possible with a tandem axle van. However the biggest problem was the jockey wheel digging in so I designed a new ve...	Megafishaholic	3	3202	07:35 AM Sep 23, 2017 by SoloCraig
	Expensive Solar panels ? (Preview) We currently have an 80 W portable solar panel,thinking about buying something bigger here's the delema Aussie panel with Japanese solar crystals 180 w $650.00 or an EBay 200w panel for $200 it's A bigger panel for a third the price sounds like a bargain but is it rubbish that's the worry,anyone wit...	Ron-D	10	1726	11:04 PM Sep 22, 2017 by macka17
	Lithium battery (Preview) Just wondering my caravan is about two years old and is fitted with a 110 amp AGM battery ,lithium iron are the way to go obviously,but the very high price tag to replace a system that's doing the job does not make sense, unless you can just connect the new lithium battery up to your existing Agm system, I s...	Ron-D	20	7565	09:05 AM Sep 22, 2017 by Ron-D
	Another new battery ? Diamond and nuke water combo. (Preview) https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/02/these-scientists-are-turning-radioactive-waste-into-diamond-batteries?utm_content=buffer9f51f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer	Aus-Kiwi	5	1424	10:57 AM Sep 21, 2017 by macka17
	Advice on 3.2m (10ft5) telescopic style climb ladder. (Preview) We need a ladder to gain access to the top of our van while on the road. The ladder needs to be a min of 3m. Has anyone any experience using the 3.2m (10ft5) telescopic style climb ladder as advertised on Ebay. Looks to me as though they bend, which I suppose is the clearance of each sliding piece. Also they...	iana	24	3794	04:50 PM Sep 19, 2017 by iana
	Dc-dc charger install estimate (Preview) I was wondering if you may be able to help me with something. I've recently purchased our first caravan (old franklin as a starter). I was wondering if you may know what to expect (in terms of price) to install a redarc DC-DC charger, Deep Cell battery, and anderson plug (both tow vehicle and caravan) in...	NewVanner	20	6041	01:19 PM Sep 19, 2017 by databoomer
	Grey water down pipe (Preview) On another thread that went all High School and maths and other bad memories Blissonwheels gave this reply Gooday, I fitted 2 lengths of 6 inch PVC stormwater pipe under our caravan, linked together and capped at both ends, one is slightly longer by about 3 inches than the other due to other fittings...	Sarge9	7	2852	11:24 PM Sep 18, 2017 by Sarge9
	battery to use with Ingel (Preview) I want a battery to run my ingel freezer. I have a battery box but do not know what type of battery I should get. The battery will be in the back of my car and I can pug into the battery and the ingel with the lead supplied. I also have a battery charger which I would use to recharge the battery.	johns	7	1861	10:17 PM Sep 17, 2017 by WRV
	Bleeder screw on gas bottle (Preview) Can anyone (well a qualified or knowledgeable person) tell me if the bleeder screw on the gas bottle needs to be done up tight? To me it's a no brainer, however I had a situation the other day and I just want to confirm one way or another. Situation being...I got a bottle filled the other day (establishme...	Grubbygypsy	14	3421	06:48 PM Sep 16, 2017 by oldtrack123
	Diesel Heater Install up-date (Preview) Had a problem installing the fuel tank, no rear bumper, didn't want to install it on the front "A" frame, Hey Jim suggested putting it in the boot like he did, however I didn't like the idea of filling the tank in the boot. I over come this by mounting the tank on draw runners, now I can pull it out to fill, pus...	iana	20	2704	10:22 PM Sep 15, 2017 by mr glassies
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