Techies' Corner

ABNER · ABNER

I have been looking at towing speeds in various states, W.A. is 100kph,That one I know, I believe S.A. can be the posted limit, some talk of NSW, QLD,VIC, being 100kph. Tassie IS 100-110 if safe to do so. Who can enlighten me? Thanks in Advance, If I get pulled over I'll ask the copper. Bob

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all how do i wire a double pole switch on a older caravan with a diagram please this the switch cheers snap

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

G'day, I just had the inside handle disintegrate on the Camec 3 Point Lock.... I have just purchased the complete Camec Main unit from Jayco minus the key barrel.... I'm in a Catch 22 situation....To fit new Unit, the Security Door has to be separated from the Main door.......the disintegrated handl...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwaFIzsDKUo Aussie Paul.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Finally, after years of running low cost generators, I splashed out and bought a Honda EU-20i. I got an excellent price of $1550 with a free cover thrown in. Although the cheap gens have been generally OK they have always had some issues, hopefully the Honda will not. I'm currently running it in and onc...

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

Hi all. We have just been away for a couple of months from Adelaide to Cooktown and back. Only had a few minor problems, one of them being an intermittent fault in my right had tail light on the van. Silly me thought it would be simple to fix, just a connection problem or a screw through the wires or somethin...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Just a query for those who know. I fill my Diesel tanks in Qld which obviously does not need winter diesel. Do I need an additive added if I still have the Qld diesel in my tanks when in the winter areas. I don't want my diesel waxing up.

Greg9 · Greg9

I have a Living Edge van now 2 and a half years old and with the onset of winter I had to wait till midday when things warmed up to get hot water. I removed the tempering valve from under the van so that hot water runs from the heater to the tap. Any thoughts on this ?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Sorry all but couldn't help myself. Now, I decided to read through pages of stuff after doing the search thing on this great forum but no where does it state if the, for example and in my case I have a van that weighs in at 2.7t so 3t min is needed by the shackle, my shackles have 2t on them BUT is 3t needed per sh...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, we have two water tanks. Do all water tanks have baffles. Strop got told they do not have any. Can anyone confirm this and also, how do we know how much water is in them? Thanks. Rocket

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/Newsletters/Gas-Diesel/July-1-2017.php

meetoo · meetoo

Does anyone know what glue definitely sticks well to the plastic used in the plastic wafer type diesel heater tanks? I have tested Armourflex and several silicon types but they all peel straight off when dry. Cheers, John.

Dougwe · Dougwe

I just had a quote to have a battery minitor fitted to the inside of the Collie. I am registered in VIC but thought I might get one fitted anyway. Shut the front gate! I'm glad I was sitting down at the time the call came through..... $500 I think I'm being had, here in down town Townsville. What do you good p...

albro · albro

Is there any way a cruiseliner can be reduced in length by about 100mm? I haven't actually got a cruiseliner but I am interested in buying one except the garage length (5765mm) is just that little bit too long for my garage. Someone suggested that I should go for the cruiser (without the front boot) but I...

Gavanator · Gavanator

Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...

Griddy · Griddy

Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have a three way THETFORD Fridge . Van is just over two years old. Works without any problems on 240 and on 12v when travelling. We are finding with gas after we open the door it will go up to around 6 degrees ( we have a wireless thermometer) . For example today, not a hot day, fridge in shade, we opened it q...

River Rat · River Rat

Seeking recent and long term feedback from owners in regard to Winjana 5th wheelers

msg · msg

I fixed my water pump without having a clue.!!!! It had been running on after I turned off the tap for some time and was getting worse. All I did, was take off the cover, inspected the little bowel that sticks out. Unscrewed it looked to see if anything was blocking it and screwed it back on. Checked ev...

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	Towing speeds (Preview) I have been looking at towing speeds in various states, W.A. is 100kph,That one I know, I believe S.A. can be the posted limit, some talk of NSW, QLD,VIC, being 100kph. Tassie IS 100-110 if safe to do so. Who can enlighten me? Thanks in Advance, If I get pulled over I'll ask the copper. Bob	ABNER	8	2152	09:38 AM Aug 13, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	double switch (closed) (Preview) hi all how do i wire a double pole switch on a older caravan with a diagram please this the switch cheers snap	snap1946	3	1254	12:32 AM Aug 13, 2017 by PeterD
	Camec 3 Point Door Lock problem. (Preview) G'day, I just had the inside handle disintegrate on the Camec 3 Point Lock.... I have just purchased the complete Camec Main unit from Jayco minus the key barrel.... I'm in a Catch 22 situation....To fit new Unit, the Security Door has to be separated from the Main door.......the disintegrated handl...	Goldfinger	10	8875	08:28 PM Aug 12, 2017 by Mobi Condo
	Vanadium redox flow battery (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwaFIzsDKUo Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	1	1087	08:05 PM Aug 12, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Honda EU-20i generator - finally bought one (Preview) Finally, after years of running low cost generators, I splashed out and bought a Honda EU-20i. I got an excellent price of $1550 with a free cover thrown in. Although the cheap gens have been generally OK they have always had some issues, hopefully the Honda will not. I'm currently running it in and onc...	Mike Harding	22	3657	01:39 PM Aug 12, 2017 by Jaahn
	Removal of LED tail light (Preview) Hi all. We have just been away for a couple of months from Adelaide to Cooktown and back. Only had a few minor problems, one of them being an intermittent fault in my right had tail light on the van. Silly me thought it would be simple to fix, just a connection problem or a screw through the wires or somethin...	woofta and precious	8	924	11:35 AM Aug 12, 2017 by howard barrett
	Winter Diesel (Preview) Just a query for those who know. I fill my Diesel tanks in Qld which obviously does not need winter diesel. Do I need an additive added if I still have the Qld diesel in my tanks when in the winter areas. I don't want my diesel waxing up.	Yuglamron	9	1691	11:17 AM Aug 12, 2017 by howard barrett
	Hot water (Preview) I have a Living Edge van now 2 and a half years old and with the onset of winter I had to wait till midday when things warmed up to get hot water. I removed the tempering valve from under the van so that hot water runs from the heater to the tap. Any thoughts on this ?	Greg9	10	1263	01:42 PM Aug 11, 2017 by adrian foley
	OH NO, NOT D SHACKLES AGAIN.....YEP ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sorry all but couldn't help myself. Now, I decided to read through pages of stuff after doing the search thing on this great forum but no where does it state if the, for example and in my case I have a van that weighs in at 2.7t so 3t min is needed by the shackle, my shackles have 2t on them BUT is 3t needed per sh...	Dougwe	36	4797	07:39 PM Aug 10, 2017 by macka17
	Water tanks (Preview) hi everyone, we have two water tanks. Do all water tanks have baffles. Strop got told they do not have any. Can anyone confirm this and also, how do we know how much water is in them? Thanks. Rocket	the rocket	6	1682	06:21 PM Aug 10, 2017 by PeterD
	Which Oil is Better? (Preview) https://www.blackstone-labs.com/Newsletters/Gas-Diesel/July-1-2017.php	aussie_paul	10	1375	07:13 PM Aug 9, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Glue (Preview) Does anyone know what glue definitely sticks well to the plastic used in the plastic wafer type diesel heater tanks? I have tested Armourflex and several silicon types but they all peel straight off when dry. Cheers, John.	meetoo	8	1464	06:01 PM Aug 9, 2017 by meetoo
	BREAKAWAY BATTERY MONITOR QUOTE (Preview) I just had a quote to have a battery minitor fitted to the inside of the Collie. I am registered in VIC but thought I might get one fitted anyway. Shut the front gate! I'm glad I was sitting down at the time the call came through..... $500 I think I'm being had, here in down town Townsville. What do you good p...	Dougwe	10	1079	12:43 PM Aug 9, 2017 by macka17
	a'van cruiseliner length (Preview) Is there any way a cruiseliner can be reduced in length by about 100mm? I haven't actually got a cruiseliner but I am interested in buying one except the garage length (5765mm) is just that little bit too long for my garage. Someone suggested that I should go for the cruiser (without the front boot) but I...	albro	10	1786	08:32 AM Aug 7, 2017 by hako
	Welding to caravan frame (Preview) Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...	Gavanator	14	5619	05:29 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Big Mal
	Cheap wheel bearings (Preview) Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...	Eaglemax	3	1201	05:07 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Big Mal
	Mobicool (Preview) Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.	Griddy	3	1057	07:43 AM Aug 6, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Theft ford Fridge not working well on gas (Preview) we have a three way THETFORD Fridge . Van is just over two years old. Works without any problems on 240 and on 12v when travelling. We are finding with gas after we open the door it will go up to around 6 degrees ( we have a wireless thermometer) . For example today, not a hot day, fridge in shade, we opened it q...	jbrinks	5	751	07:48 PM Aug 5, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Winjana 5th wheelers (Preview) Seeking recent and long term feedback from owners in regard to Winjana 5th wheelers	River Rat	4	1528	04:53 PM Aug 4, 2017 by PeterD
	Water Pump (Preview) I fixed my water pump without having a clue.!!!! It had been running on after I turned off the tap for some time and was getting worse. All I did, was take off the cover, inspected the little bowel that sticks out. Unscrewed it looked to see if anything was blocking it and screwed it back on. Checked ev...	msg	8	1016	06:35 PM Aug 3, 2017 by jules47
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