Techies' Corner

millsy88 · millsy88

Anyone that owns (or has owned) a Jayco Heritage will know that the front boot locks are not in anyway a secure way of securing belongings. The Key is a massive butterfly shaped chrome thingy that looks like a gun in your pocket & would lock up Pentridge, when in fact just a coin is enough to actually...

Craig1 · Craig1

Don't use galvanized/zinc saddles onto a copper pipe. Only on for s few days and a bad reaction had started. Use the proper coated ones for copper. cheers Craig

iana · iana

As I understand it, the one thing that can kill a vehicle when towing is the automatic gearbox oil temperature. I want to find some sort of gauge that will give me a referance temperature, i.e. I don't need to know the exact temperature, but just need to have an indication of when to stop and have a tea brea...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger My previous post regarding PLBs suggested there is some misunderstanding around them so let's try and clear that up. EPIRB = Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon PLB = Personal Locator Beacon Spot = Spot - it's just a trade name PLBs and EPIRBs are identical in w...

elliemike · elliemike

I need to remove my tail lights on the camper. They are LED AUTOLAMPS 80Series Triple. I need to get into the void space behind the lights. There is a Hand size Service hole behind the light fitting. Behind is a Void with no access from the inside of the van. The lights are screwed on with Self Tappers that a...

rustybits · rustybits

Hi I am refurbishing my '84 Coaster Bus and have a couple of questions. I want to put in a Thetford C200 toilet, does anyone know how much water it uses per flush? Is one plumbed into the water system better than one that has it's own tank? I carry about 95 litres of water on board. The next question is abou...

bergy · bergy

Just wondering.Do others have the same annoying problem. Everytime i change channels it spends up to 30 seconds Loading. Is this normal ??

Vaughan · Vaughan

When towing I have always driven in drive. Recently some one suggested I should drive in S4 or S5. Comments please.

Sommer · Sommer

I have purchaxed a Toyota campervan and vant to fit a 'box' on a frame which can swing 90degree to allow the back door to open. Have anyone some suggestions.!

baglimit2002 · baglimit2002

Could any one tell me if a honda 2i can run a herron air command in a jayco and in hot weather looking at getting one if they work well

GP · GP

Can anyone tell me if it's OK to leave the van supported on the legs to take the weight off the tyres. My van is 2500kgs, stored in a shed on concrete floor. I have a trailer Mate jack to lift each side an let it down on the legs. Thanks, (Couldn't find any weight limits for drop down legs)! GP

lizard · lizard

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1500W-3000W-Pure-Sinve-Wave-12V-240V-Power-Inverter-Camping-Boat-C...

Rongela · Rongela

I have a Dometic 3way fridge. Model RMD 8551. Working OK On all three modes, but on gas it has started to make a bang sound every time it re-ignites. Very annoying during sleeping hours. Hoping it's not a dangerous fault. Can anyone suggest what the cause may be and how to rectify. Thanks in advanc

Bushbaby · Bushbaby

Our van will be in storage for a few months, what do we have to do?

Bertyb · Bertyb

I'm towing an A Van Liam that weighs about 2000lg loaded. Am running about 40 psi in van tyres. Thoughts?

ajtmb · ajtmb

Going to Tas in August and want to drive up to Ben Lomond, I believe you must carry snow chains during August and September. My question as I have never driven on snow do you fit chains to 2 or 4 wheels on a 4wd ( Nissan Patrol GU running cooper LT 265 75r16 ST Maxx) and 2nd question what do you think re hire vers...

Cupie · Cupie

Interesting stuff on this site about issues for those of us who have the older iPhones (I have a 5S that is sitting on the bedroom dresser table sans Sim card for a year or so .. a cast off from my Daughter). Seems like you will no longer have support from Apple or software updates & perhaps some of your...

Baz421 · Baz421

Had an Anderson plug on solar panels on ute to battery. Had a problem - check voltage looked OK, plus open circuit voltage good battery but not charging. Checked wiring - + wire at Anderson lug broke at the soldered joint. Seems it registered the voltage but wouldn't let current through resistance....

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. You might remember a few moons back I asked about the above filter, well, I have purchased one today and is being fitted this Monday. I ended up not getting the 'Flashlube' one as it was too difficult getting anyone to order it in so went with the 'Fuel Manager' one. Does the same thing and is 30 mi...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am having real trouble with my sight these days. 47 years as a type 1 Diabetic is catching up with me even though eye specialist says I am in better shape than most in my situation. I spend a lot of time in my comfy lounge chair with laptop on my knee and the lighting in these newer "environmentally friendl...

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	Jayco Heritage front boot lock replacements (Preview) Anyone that owns (or has owned) a Jayco Heritage will know that the front boot locks are not in anyway a secure way of securing belongings. The Key is a massive butterfly shaped chrome thingy that looks like a gun in your pocket & would lock up Pentridge, when in fact just a coin is enough to actually...	millsy88	1	771	09:48 PM Jul 26, 2017 by barryntrish
	Copper Pipe and galvanized saddle reaction (Preview) Don't use galvanized/zinc saddles onto a copper pipe. Only on for s few days and a bad reaction had started. Use the proper coated ones for copper. cheers Craig	Craig1	6	1022	05:02 PM Jul 26, 2017 by Craig1
	Automatic gearbox temperature. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As I understand it, the one thing that can kill a vehicle when towing is the automatic gearbox oil temperature. I want to find some sort of gauge that will give me a referance temperature, i.e. I don't need to know the exact temperature, but just need to have an indication of when to stop and have a tea brea...	iana	36	8975	07:10 PM Jul 25, 2017 by iana
	EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger (Preview) EPIRBs, PLBs and Spot Messenger My previous post regarding PLBs suggested there is some misunderstanding around them so let's try and clear that up. EPIRB = Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon PLB = Personal Locator Beacon Spot = Spot - it's just a trade name PLBs and EPIRBs are identical in w...	Mike Harding	4	1051	06:57 PM Jul 25, 2017 by macka17
	TAIL LIGHT HELP (Preview) I need to remove my tail lights on the camper. They are LED AUTOLAMPS 80Series Triple. I need to get into the void space behind the lights. There is a Hand size Service hole behind the light fitting. Behind is a Void with no access from the inside of the van. The lights are screwed on with Self Tappers that a...	elliemike	18	1743	04:08 PM Jul 25, 2017 by macka17
	Thetford C200 (Preview) Hi I am refurbishing my '84 Coaster Bus and have a couple of questions. I want to put in a Thetford C200 toilet, does anyone know how much water it uses per flush? Is one plumbed into the water system better than one that has it's own tank? I carry about 95 litres of water on board. The next question is abou...	rustybits	3	1196	08:33 AM Jul 25, 2017 by rustybits
	Vast decoder keeps Loading every time i change channel (Preview) Just wondering.Do others have the same annoying problem. Everytime i change channels it spends up to 30 seconds Loading. Is this normal ??	bergy	5	711	05:23 AM Jul 23, 2017 by John Kay
	Which driving gear (Preview) When towing I have always driven in drive. Recently some one suggested I should drive in S4 or S5. Comments please.	Vaughan	11	1003	07:01 PM Jul 22, 2017 by macka17
	Fitting a box on rear of campervan (Preview) I have purchaxed a Toyota campervan and vant to fit a 'box' on a frame which can swing 90degree to allow the back door to open. Have anyone some suggestions.!	Sommer	10	1057	06:11 PM Jul 22, 2017 by Travelerwj
	RE: Generator honda 2i (Preview) Could any one tell me if a honda 2i can run a herron air command in a jayco and in hot weather looking at getting one if they work well	baglimit2002	17	2165	11:50 AM Jul 22, 2017 by macka17
	Storing van using the staliser legs as support (Preview) Can anyone tell me if it's OK to leave the van supported on the legs to take the weight off the tyres. My van is 2500kgs, stored in a shed on concrete floor. I have a trailer Mate jack to lift each side an let it down on the legs. Thanks, (Couldn't find any weight limits for drop down legs)! GP	GP	9	1492	08:21 AM Jul 22, 2017 by Big Mal
	Inverter - remote control (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1500W-3000W-Pure-Sinve-Wave-12V-240V-Power-Inverter-Camping-Boat-C...	lizard	5	812	08:10 AM Jul 22, 2017 by Bello
	Fridge ignites with a bang. (Preview) I have a Dometic 3way fridge. Model RMD 8551. Working OK On all three modes, but on gas it has started to make a bang sound every time it re-ignites. Very annoying during sleeping hours. Hoping it's not a dangerous fault. Can anyone suggest what the cause may be and how to rectify. Thanks in advanc	Rongela	20	1475	11:04 PM Jul 20, 2017 by macka17
	Break away system (Preview) Our van will be in storage for a few months, what do we have to do?	Bushbaby	9	830	10:59 PM Jul 20, 2017 by macka17
	Van tyre pressures. (Preview) I'm towing an A Van Liam that weighs about 2000lg loaded. Am running about 40 psi in van tyres. Thoughts?	Bertyb	19	6400	05:49 PM Jul 20, 2017 by GP
	Snow chains (Preview) Going to Tas in August and want to drive up to Ben Lomond, I believe you must carry snow chains during August and September. My question as I have never driven on snow do you fit chains to 2 or 4 wheels on a 4wd ( Nissan Patrol GU running cooper LT 265 75r16 ST Maxx) and 2nd question what do you think re hire vers...	ajtmb	7	1010	05:31 PM Jul 20, 2017 by GP
	iPhone ios11 implications (Preview) Interesting stuff on this site about issues for those of us who have the older iPhones (I have a 5S that is sitting on the bedroom dresser table sans Sim card for a year or so .. a cast off from my Daughter). Seems like you will no longer have support from Apple or software updates & perhaps some of your...	Cupie	4	1066	09:55 AM Jul 20, 2017 by Cupie
	BEWARE ---- SOLDERED JOINTS - THIS TIME ON ANDERSON PLUG & CHINESE WIRE ON SOLAR PANELS (Preview) Had an Anderson plug on solar panels on ute to battery. Had a problem - check voltage looked OK, plus open circuit voltage good battery but not charging. Checked wiring - + wire at Anderson lug broke at the soldered joint. Seems it registered the voltage but wouldn't let current through resistance....	Baz421	11	1813	11:27 AM Jul 19, 2017 by macka17
	2nd DIESEL FUEL FILTER UPDATE. (Preview) How, all. You might remember a few moons back I asked about the above filter, well, I have purchased one today and is being fitted this Monday. I ended up not getting the 'Flashlube' one as it was too difficult getting anyone to order it in so went with the 'Fuel Manager' one. Does the same thing and is 30 mi...	Dougwe	16	1373	09:35 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Dougwe
	Mercury vapour light current draw.. (Preview) I am having real trouble with my sight these days. 47 years as a type 1 Diabetic is catching up with me even though eye specialist says I am in better shape than most in my situation. I spend a lot of time in my comfy lounge chair with laptop on my knee and the lighting in these newer "environmentally friendl...	aussie_paul	7	765	09:13 PM Jul 18, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
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