Techies' Corner

DaveA1963 · DaveA1963

We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .

Michael1001 · Michael1001

The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo

DonJul · DonJul

We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...

Auzmel · Auzmel

Would it work if I match 2 x Kings Mono 160watt Solar Panels with a Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller? or do they have to be matching brands? as I've done research and the Kings MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller has got bad reviews. Thanks in advance, Melissa

Snubby · Snubby

Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...

shaken · shaken

Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...

Essy2021 · Essy2021

Hi all you techies and experienced travellers out there. I have an AutoSat2 dish and control hooked up to a SatKing DVBS2-800CA receiver, (VAST certified), in my motorhome. This system easily aligns with the Optus C1/D3 satellite for excellent FTA TV anywhere in Oz. 1. I have a Foxtel, Foxtel Go subs...

Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone replaced their standard 50mm ball coupling with the Alko or Ark brand 50mm swivel coupling? Any issues in performing the changeover?

Blues Man · Blues Man

Hi all ,I would like to replace my tired (AGM)(7yrs old) house batteries in our M/H They have not been able to hold charge for some time now. Would appreciate feedback on good quality and make. Many thanks.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap

Pasley69 · Pasley69

Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...

garyt · garyt

Can you take your Foxtel IQ box with you on the road but to only watch any material that you have recorded - not connect it to a network?

Noriek · Noriek

HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...

Radar100 · Radar100

We replaced our 3 way fridge with a 12v bushman and wish to improve the vents to decrease the dust entering these. Has anyone found a suitable dust filter for this?

Gundog · Gundog

After having a new airconditioner installed in Adelaide, because of the limited time frame before heading back to Qld the old AC is still in place, when we finally get the unit removed, the opening is 400x400, the easiest reparation is to install another roof top vent, new vent has been ordered and wil...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA

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	Can you run a 3-way fridge from 240V whilst driving? (Preview) We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...	DaveA1963	17	3310	11:26 PM Feb 25, 2024 by watsea
	sevicing a diesal webasto cooktop (Preview) Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .	goldenyears	5	1316	03:52 PM Feb 25, 2024 by goldenyears
	Camper Suspension ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...	Michael1001	30	5334	11:31 AM Feb 25, 2024 by jegog
	New tyres for New Age 16.5 E single axle van (Preview) Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo	Ronzo	5	1009	05:51 PM Feb 23, 2024 by Ronzo
	Winnebago Coogee overheating (Preview) We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...	DonJul	2	1341	08:32 AM Feb 22, 2024 by woolman
	Mixing Brands - Solar Panels & MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Would it work if I match 2 x Kings Mono 160watt Solar Panels with a Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller? or do they have to be matching brands? as I've done research and the Kings MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller has got bad reviews. Thanks in advance, Melissa	Auzmel	34	5256	04:08 AM Feb 21, 2024 by Gregoryrg
	Tailgate dampers/ gas struts Mazda BT50 2023 (Preview) Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...	Snubby	5	1285	08:28 AM Feb 20, 2024 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Should Gas bottle switch leak (Preview) Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone	shaken	6	1335	11:24 AM Feb 12, 2024 by Radar
	Thetford Toilet Cassette-Reed Switch (Preview) Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...	gypsy2600	15	4905	04:18 PM Feb 11, 2024 by Possum3
	Breakaway 600 (Preview) Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...	FootlooseFizzers	7	1225	11:38 AM Feb 8, 2024 by PeterD
	Satellite Reception for TV & Internet (Preview) Hi all you techies and experienced travellers out there. I have an AutoSat2 dish and control hooked up to a SatKing DVBS2-800CA receiver, (VAST certified), in my motorhome. This system easily aligns with the Optus C1/D3 satellite for excellent FTA TV anywhere in Oz. 1. I have a Foxtel, Foxtel Go subs...	Essy2021	12	3504	01:21 PM Feb 4, 2024 by PeterD
	ALKO 3.5T Off Road Coupling (Preview) Has anyone replaced their standard 50mm ball coupling with the Alko or Ark brand 50mm swivel coupling? Any issues in performing the changeover?	Dick0	23	4629	08:38 PM Feb 3, 2024 by yobarr
	Replacing house batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all ,I would like to replace my tired (AGM)(7yrs old) house batteries in our M/H They have not been able to hold charge for some time now. Would appreciate feedback on good quality and make. Many thanks.	Blues Man	36	2684	09:21 AM Jan 31, 2024 by Cupie
	freezer (Preview) hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap	snap1946	5	1133	08:18 PM Jan 28, 2024 by snap1946
	Crack in caravan chassis (Preview) Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...	Pasley69	7	2733	09:28 PM Jan 27, 2024 by Cassie63
	Taking Foxtel Box on the Road (Preview) Can you take your Foxtel IQ box with you on the road but to only watch any material that you have recorded - not connect it to a network?	garyt	8	1862	04:41 PM Jan 27, 2024 by Pommystuart
	Thetford toilt water running (Preview) HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...	Noriek	0	795	10:50 AM Jan 26, 2024 by Noriek
	Dust proofing external fridge vents (Preview) We replaced our 3 way fridge with a 12v bushman and wish to improve the vents to decrease the dust entering these. Has anyone found a suitable dust filter for this?	Radar100	5	1893	09:10 PM Jan 24, 2024 by Radar
	Resetting of your van and tug after alterations, additions and removals (Preview) After having a new airconditioner installed in Adelaide, because of the limited time frame before heading back to Qld the old AC is still in place, when we finally get the unit removed, the opening is 400x400, the easiest reparation is to install another roof top vent, new vent has been ordered and wil...	Gundog	2	1084	01:37 PM Jan 24, 2024 by Gundog
	Corner stabiliser legs (Preview) So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA	rodsfromday	9	2628	10:44 AM Jan 22, 2024 by erad
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