Techies' Corner

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

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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...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

A couple of weeks ago I posted that I had experienced problems trying to get my Safety Dave rear camera monitor working. I eventually found that I had damaged the connection on both the monitor and the cable from the dash probably by trying to join them with the pins not correctly aligned. This morning I...

kiwijims · kiwijims

May 31, 1927, the last Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line. It was the first affordable automobile, due in part to the assembly line process developed by Henry Ford. It had 2.9-liter, 20-horsepower engine and could travel at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. It had a 10-gallon fuel tank and could run...

kiwijims · kiwijims

This camera could be handy for hooking up your Caravan, and it's cheap enough............ Kogan Wireless Rear View Reversing CameraReverse with confidence. (577 ratings) $89FREE SHIPPINGWas $109You Save $20(18%) K.J.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Just finished washing / cleaning the van down . (Took 2 weeks) still I missed a few spots,( like under the front window awing).And draining the water tanks. Question. Do you need to drain the water heater while the van is not in use for a period of time. I'm thinking of the anode getting eaten u...

elliemike · elliemike

Just had a friend asking do I know any Mobile Wheel Servicing people in North Perth area. Lady needs her Wheel bearing checked. I do my own and can't help her at present I am off travelling tomorrow.. Anyone got any recommendations for the Perth Northern Suburbs area. Mike

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

After looking at Mitsubishi's towing recommendations for both vehicles compared to the suitability for the van we have ordered I chose the Sport for the following reasons. The larger Pajero has a 3T towing limit with a maximum ball load of 250kg which is then reduced to only 180kg for loads over 2.5T....

Snippy · Snippy

We are having charging problems and have found that the charger supplied is only for wet cell batteries. We are using AGM. Problems encountered: Batteries not charging fully resulting in 12v fridge not getting sufficient power. Q? Will this charger have damaged the AGM batteries.

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	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	2084	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	4778	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	1154	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	2203	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	1230	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	1224	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	1265	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	1210	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	1135	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	3594	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	3803	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	1186	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	2127	06:52 PM Mar 25, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Safety Dave Problem (Preview) A couple of weeks ago I posted that I had experienced problems trying to get my Safety Dave rear camera monitor working. I eventually found that I had damaged the connection on both the monitor and the cable from the dash probably by trying to join them with the pins not correctly aligned. This morning I...	The Belmont Bear	8	3478	06:40 PM Mar 25, 2017 by iana
	1914 Model T Ford Station Wagon. (Preview) May 31, 1927, the last Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line. It was the first affordable automobile, due in part to the assembly line process developed by Henry Ford. It had 2.9-liter, 20-horsepower engine and could travel at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. It had a 10-gallon fuel tank and could run...	kiwijims	4	1004	06:14 PM Mar 25, 2017 by kiwijims
	CHEAP REVERSING CAMERA FROM KOGAN (Preview) This camera could be handy for hooking up your Caravan, and it's cheap enough............ Kogan Wireless Rear View Reversing CameraReverse with confidence. (577 ratings) $89FREE SHIPPINGWas $109You Save $20(18%) K.J.	kiwijims	12	2158	09:40 PM Mar 24, 2017 by JeffRae
	Water Heater Maintenence (Preview) Hi all, Just finished washing / cleaning the van down . (Took 2 weeks) still I missed a few spots,( like under the front window awing).And draining the water tanks. Question. Do you need to drain the water heater while the van is not in use for a period of time. I'm thinking of the anode getting eaten u...	Hey Jim	11	1734	07:16 PM Mar 23, 2017 by OutbackMK
	Mobile Caravan Brake Maintenance (Preview) Just had a friend asking do I know any Mobile Wheel Servicing people in North Perth area. Lady needs her Wheel bearing checked. I do my own and can't help her at present I am off travelling tomorrow.. Anyone got any recommendations for the Perth Northern Suburbs area. Mike	elliemike	7	1112	06:40 PM Mar 23, 2017 by patrol03
	Pajero Sport V Pajero (Preview) After looking at Mitsubishi's towing recommendations for both vehicles compared to the suitability for the van we have ordered I chose the Sport for the following reasons. The larger Pajero has a 3T towing limit with a maximum ball load of 250kg which is then reduced to only 180kg for loads over 2.5T....	The Belmont Bear	11	3438	04:23 PM Mar 23, 2017 by DAVEY123
	WRONG AC-DC CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH VAN ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) We are having charging problems and have found that the charger supplied is only for wet cell batteries. We are using AGM. Problems encountered: Batteries not charging fully resulting in 12v fridge not getting sufficient power. Q? Will this charger have damaged the AGM batteries.	Snippy	34	2013	03:11 PM Mar 23, 2017 by Webmaster
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