Techies' Corner

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Can anyone tell me ,what the numbers mean on the switch mean .I do know that when set on 2 as per foto it is to have the lights and water pump on ,if you turn it straight up or down ,it turns all 12v aplliances off . my question is what does the 1 do if you turn the switch over to the right .Has it anything to do wit...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

hi all just wondering if any of you have ever had problems with your water tank gauge . I filled both my water tanks yesterday ,in readiness for our big trip ,both topped up to the brim ,went in the van to check on the gauges ,one said full ,the other empty ,so figuring the pivoting arm inside the tank must be...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi everyone I have just purchased a 1990 Dove conversion Hi Ace. Mechanically it's great only 200,00 on the clock but the roof is a mess. There was a solar panel on the roof badly attached with pop rivets and silicon. Yes I know not to use silicon on fibreglass. When I took the panel off it had at some time, f...

civillian · civillian

Hello, can anyone help me with some suggestions as to what this may be: Our Nissan Civillian copped a bit uf water under it in the recent NSW Floods..not sure if this has been the cause. When starting the bus it lurched forward and stalled,the gears would not go in with the motor running. 2 days later trie...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Everything I am about to write refers to an expensive load of electronic junk which you probably don't want to know anything about and, just like your First Aid kit, it will remain exactly that until the day it saves your life. On that basis it is worth making a little time and effort to research what is be...

JOHNLIZ · JOHNLIZ

Does anyone know of a navigation system whereby you can search for a destination by inserting latitude and longtitude instead of the address. Have a built in one in the town car but require something that attaches to the windscreen in the 4 wheel drive.

bill12 · bill12

G, day. I am having continueing leak problems in the roof seams in my camper. Tried silastic (useless) , sikaflex 241(good , but didn,t last,). Has anybody used brushable duraseal? I have used it on roofs and in water tanks. I would apreciate your sugestions. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturd...

Stenno · Stenno

Hello everyone, We've got a 2015 GXL 'standard' Prado and we love it! We just upgraded our Goldstream Goldstar camper to a full size caravan about 2300kg. It doesn't sit too badly, but it is sagging a little in the rear, we are heading to Uluru in July and think it best to get it level for obvious reasons tr...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Serious Question:....I just left my manual Caravan Handbrake on, and drove for about 50kms before discovering same..... I recently had my bearings 'done' and I know my Van brake linings were in good condition.....before leaving the handbrake on. I could feel no real difference in my electric br...

Retreat · Retreat

I have a problem tonight. Camped 24ks NW Longreach Qld. My Dometic fridge Model RM4605 will not switch over onto gas. All other gas appliances (gas water heater & stove) are working. Could be some bad fish by morning. Any suggestions of a possible fix will be more than appreciated.

msg · msg

Just had a very upsetting experience with the mechanic that has serviced my van for a couple of years. (Same company, different mechanic) This is probably a venting (ranting?) session. Just wanted an oil change and general safety check over. I mentioned that it had been blowing black smoke un...

Baz421 · Baz421

http://www.pumpagents.com/ShurfloPumps/2088_Series_Pumps.html

brewza · brewza

Hi all i am looking for old cb radios and not just uhf i need 27mhz ssb radios i am not a reseller thay are for a private collection you can text or call me 0407281437 thanks brewza bruce.

aussiebaileyowner · aussiebaileyowner

any advice on where i can source one from? Based in QLD and I have tried Bailey spares in Asutralia, Polyplastic themselves (from the netherlands) and have emailed a few wreckers in the UK. Await a few replies still, but no luck yet.

mezza56 · mezza56

Was looking at the polaris cameras has anyone got the polaris on their vehicle and van and can comment whether they have had a problem. I'm not interested in a rear mirror mounted one as the screens are too small for my liking , was looking at one round 5-6 inches that you can swap between cameras with flic...

Santa · Santa

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/cyberhate-with-tara-moss/DO1528H001S00

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Hi guys...Just wondering if there is any rule/regulation as to how close a gas bayonet fitting can be from the gas bottles on the front of a caravan? A friend told my mate that there is a distance...any idea folks...Also have a safe Christmas and happy new year...Be safe Lance

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all.. ..I had my van serviced on Monday, brakes and bearings etc. They had to replace the 7 pin plug and Anderson Plug that charges van batteries while on the move. Both were only 2.5 years old. I use a plastic Anderson cover on all Anderson Plugs to keep dust out when not in use. SO, I have done a seach o...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

It seems to have been a long time since this topic was discussed and a fair bit of technological advancement has happened since then - anyone got anything new to add. Has anyone seen the AirMov Power 400 or know anything first hand about it?

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

HI I would like to pick the brain of any people with some electrical knowhow please Im trying to wire a 240V, 0.14A fan plus a 240V globe socket to take a 60W globe through the dimmer box pictured which I have had for many years. The box says it handles 240V and 60-500W so I think it should work but Im no exper...

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	12v switch (Preview) Can anyone tell me ,what the numbers mean on the switch mean .I do know that when set on 2 as per foto it is to have the lights and water pump on ,if you turn it straight up or down ,it turns all 12v aplliances off . my question is what does the 1 do if you turn the switch over to the right .Has it anything to do wit...	cruisaderhilton	4	1162	11:08 AM Apr 6, 2017 by kezngaz
	Water tank gauge (Preview) hi all just wondering if any of you have ever had problems with your water tank gauge . I filled both my water tanks yesterday ,in readiness for our big trip ,both topped up to the brim ,went in the van to check on the gauges ,one said full ,the other empty ,so figuring the pivoting arm inside the tank must be...	cruisaderhilton	6	1351	10:39 AM Apr 6, 2017 by toglhot
	Hi Ace Dove conversion pop top leaking (Preview) Hi everyone I have just purchased a 1990 Dove conversion Hi Ace. Mechanically it's great only 200,00 on the clock but the roof is a mess. There was a solar panel on the roof badly attached with pop rivets and silicon. Yes I know not to use silicon on fibreglass. When I took the panel off it had at some time, f...	Linzeelou	10	970	12:45 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Linzeelou
	Clutch / non shifting gears (Preview) Hello, can anyone help me with some suggestions as to what this may be: Our Nissan Civillian copped a bit uf water under it in the recent NSW Floods..not sure if this has been the cause. When starting the bus it lurched forward and stalled,the gears would not go in with the motor running. 2 days later trie...	civillian	7	822	10:30 AM Apr 5, 2017 by Jaahn
	Communications and where the hell are we!? (Preview) Everything I am about to write refers to an expensive load of electronic junk which you probably don't want to know anything about and, just like your First Aid kit, it will remain exactly that until the day it saves your life. On that basis it is worth making a little time and effort to research what is be...	Mike Harding	10	1478	07:42 PM Apr 4, 2017 by Papou
	Navigation products (Preview) Does anyone know of a navigation system whereby you can search for a destination by inserting latitude and longtitude instead of the address. Have a built in one in the town car but require something that attaches to the windscreen in the 4 wheel drive.	JOHNLIZ	5	1257	05:51 PM Apr 4, 2017 by Ozlad
	WHAT TO USE TO SEAL SEAMS IN ROOF OF CAMPER. (Preview) G, day. I am having continueing leak problems in the roof seams in my camper. Tried silastic (useless) , sikaflex 241(good , but didn,t last,). Has anybody used brushable duraseal? I have used it on roofs and in water tanks. I would apreciate your sugestions. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturd...	bill12	9	2105	08:02 PM Apr 3, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Lift kit, suspension, weight distribution hitch, levelling..What to do???? (Preview) Hello everyone, We've got a 2015 GXL 'standard' Prado and we love it! We just upgraded our Goldstream Goldstar camper to a full size caravan about 2300kg. It doesn't sit too badly, but it is sagging a little in the rear, we are heading to Uluru in July and think it best to get it level for obvious reasons tr...	Stenno	15	2114	01:03 PM Apr 3, 2017 by Stenno
	Has anyone ever left their Caravan handbrake on...and driven a distance? (Preview) Serious Question:....I just left my manual Caravan Handbrake on, and drove for about 50kms before discovering same..... I recently had my bearings 'done' and I know my Van brake linings were in good condition.....before leaving the handbrake on. I could feel no real difference in my electric br...	Goldfinger	19	4880	10:30 PM Apr 2, 2017 by meetoo
	Dometic fridge - Gas (Preview) I have a problem tonight. Camped 24ks NW Longreach Qld. My Dometic fridge Model RM4605 will not switch over onto gas. All other gas appliances (gas water heater & stove) are working. Could be some bad fish by morning. Any suggestions of a possible fix will be more than appreciated.	Retreat	4	1165	09:32 AM Apr 2, 2017 by macka17
	Mechanics: How do you know they did what they say they did. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just had a very upsetting experience with the mechanic that has serviced my van for a couple of years. (Same company, different mechanic) This is probably a venting (ranting?) session. Just wanted an oil change and general safety check over. I mentioned that it had been blowing black smoke un...	msg	33	2233	09:58 AM Apr 1, 2017 by beiffe
	SHURFLO WATER PUMPS - WHO CAN SOLVE A PROBLEM FOR ME????? (Preview) http://www.pumpagents.com/ShurfloPumps/2088_Series_Pumps.html	Baz421	8	1245	10:21 PM Mar 31, 2017 by iana
	WANTED OLD CB RADIOS (Preview) Hi all i am looking for old cb radios and not just uhf i need 27mhz ssb radios i am not a reseller thay are for a private collection you can text or call me 0407281437 thanks brewza bruce.	brewza	4	1235	08:23 PM Mar 31, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Polyplastic windows for a 2005 Bailey Caravan (Preview) any advice on where i can source one from? Based in QLD and I have tried Bailey spares in Asutralia, Polyplastic themselves (from the netherlands) and have emailed a few wreckers in the UK. Await a few replies still, but no luck yet.	aussiebaileyowner	2	1279	09:18 AM Mar 31, 2017 by patrol03
	tow cameras (Preview) Was looking at the polaris cameras has anyone got the polaris on their vehicle and van and can comment whether they have had a problem. I'm not interested in a rear mirror mounted one as the screens are too small for my liking , was looking at one round 5-6 inches that you can swap between cameras with flic...	mezza56	7	1218	12:41 AM Mar 31, 2017 by Granny May
	Cyber Hate, ABC. (Preview) http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/cyberhate-with-tara-moss/DO1528H001S00	Santa	5	1144	08:53 AM Mar 29, 2017 by hako
	Gas bayonet fitting and proximity to gas bottles (Preview) Hi guys...Just wondering if there is any rule/regulation as to how close a gas bayonet fitting can be from the gas bottles on the front of a caravan? A friend told my mate that there is a distance...any idea folks...Also have a safe Christmas and happy new year...Be safe Lance	Crazy Dog	14	3631	12:52 AM Mar 28, 2017 by Liam McGlinn
	CORROSION IN 7 PIN PLUG AND ANDERSON PLUG (Preview) How, all.. ..I had my van serviced on Monday, brakes and bearings etc. They had to replace the 7 pin plug and Anderson Plug that charges van batteries while on the move. Both were only 2.5 years old. I use a plastic Anderson cover on all Anderson Plugs to keep dust out when not in use. SO, I have done a seach o...	Dougwe	23	3903	12:31 AM Mar 28, 2017 by macka17
	Wind Generators Update (Preview) It seems to have been a long time since this topic was discussed and a fair bit of technological advancement has happened since then - anyone got anything new to add. Has anyone seen the AirMov Power 400 or know anything first hand about it?	Captain Ron	4	1195	09:05 PM Mar 27, 2017 by macka17
	240v electrical wiring help ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) HI I would like to pick the brain of any people with some electrical knowhow please Im trying to wire a 240V, 0.14A fan plus a 240V globe socket to take a 60W globe through the dimmer box pictured which I have had for many years. The box says it handles 240V and 60-500W so I think it should work but Im no exper...	Hylda&Jon	30	2156	06:52 PM Mar 25, 2017 by Mike Harding
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