Techies' Corner

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Ok time for a bit of a gripe.... But first a bit of background history. Sorry to bore you. I've installed television antennas for over 30 odd years now and started of in Melbourne before SBS moved to the UHF band. As well as a electronics teck repairing anything with a 3 pin plug on the end of i...

MDE · MDE

Hi We have a Ducato Mulivan 150 van conversion with 225/75 R16 Michelin X Green Eco light truck tyres The imprinted Max Speed and Cold Pressure on the tyre wall is stated as116km/h at 80 psi.... The Fiat plaque states recommended 450 kPa front and 550 kPa back full load. The van is bouncing and bumping...

Jude N Garry · Jude N Garry

Is it safe to charge 2 extra dry cell batteries from car alternator. Just purchased a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

Banglabill · Banglabill

Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill

mr glassies · mr glassies

well it looks like I st%##}d up . 2012 we bought a Colorado put a bull bar , canopy , draws , sax 3 stage springs , clearview mirrors boat loader and a few tools and things . Well we have talked and read a lot about overweight tugs and vans . So I trundled of down to Caboolture and purchased a set of drive over sca...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. Is there an electronic gas level indicator on the market that actually works ? I have tried one plus the magnetic ones and the inline one. Either don't work at all or not very accurate. Col P

Burgo1 · Burgo1

easy to set up in a van?

Vaughan · Vaughan

What is the difference between High Flow Diesel and standard Diesel and why is not recommended for use in SUV's

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I just love my 'fix' of GN forum every morning - specially techie threads. It really sets me up for the day ahead. And it appears that to make sure my life, and spirit, are lifted each morning we have another topic to add to the list of WDH, generators, grey water, weights and electrical threads .....

tim conrad · tim conrad

Hi Everyone, I just returned from Renmark South Australia, The temperature hit 40 and the air conditioner gave out overnight. The next day it worked but wasn't cold enough to make any real difference to the temperature in the camper. I was on mains power, under shade, blinds closed and had the awni...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.

keiron · keiron

I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...

bill12 · bill12

I have a 2011 dmax , and want a bit more power. Has anybody put a chip, such as a steinbaur or DP chip in theirs for more power? I am interested in your views Thanks, Bill

iana · iana

Does anyone have any info on this, it looks like depending on the computer and the number of cells in the battery, the supply can be anything from 11.5 to 19v. The 12v adaptors for car use, sounds more like a suppressor, to cut out engine and alternator noise. Certainly I am confused about the supply vol...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Best value for money free to air caravan antenna,brand and model, rate yours please. Ty lan

terrygreg · terrygreg

Is it good idea to remake 2017 FORD F450 XLT installing a truck camper. I plan to buy this one due to power it has and install 2017 Northern Lite Special Edition Series Campers 9-6 Q CLA

My390 · My390

Hi Trying to find the other end of the camera cable? We bought a 18 month old Golden Eagle van privately. it is pre wired for a camera with the 4 pin round connector at the tow ball end but no camera or sign of the cable at the rear. Seller said it came prewired but didn't know where the other end was. Rang...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I pulled the van out today to ready it for a specific trip. Its 10 months old. I wanted to drain the water tank and check the Anode for wear. First I lifted the relief valve at the top. No pressure at all . Soooo in undid the 1 and 1/16 hex head some hissing and a small mist of cold water. Another turn m...

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

We are being tempted to consider using lithium batteries instead of deep cell batteries as our power source in our bus conversion. Does anyone have any practical knowledge of this sort of set up?

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	Failed LNB's... (Preview) Hi all; Ok time for a bit of a gripe.... But first a bit of background history. Sorry to bore you. I've installed television antennas for over 30 odd years now and started of in Melbourne before SBS moved to the UHF band. As well as a electronics teck repairing anything with a 3 pin plug on the end of i...	valiant81	14	2182	08:49 PM Jan 5, 2017 by valiant81
	HELP - Legal higher tyre pressures for Ducato Maxi 150 on Michelin 225/75 R16 X energy, please (Preview) Hi We have a Ducato Mulivan 150 van conversion with 225/75 R16 Michelin X Green Eco light truck tyres The imprinted Max Speed and Cold Pressure on the tyre wall is stated as116km/h at 80 psi.... The Fiat plaque states recommended 450 kPa front and 550 kPa back full load. The van is bouncing and bumping...	MDE	13	3649	04:01 PM Jan 5, 2017 by GerryP
	Charging Batteries (Preview) Is it safe to charge 2 extra dry cell batteries from car alternator. Just purchased a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak.	Jude N Garry	3	1189	05:42 PM Jan 4, 2017 by macka17
	aluminium chequer plate (Preview) Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill	Banglabill	12	3093	09:28 AM Jan 3, 2017 by patrol03
	Overweight issues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) well it looks like I st%##}d up . 2012 we bought a Colorado put a bull bar , canopy , draws , sax 3 stage springs , clearview mirrors boat loader and a few tools and things . Well we have talked and read a lot about overweight tugs and vans . So I trundled of down to Caboolture and purchased a set of drive over sca...	mr glassies	46	4359	02:01 PM Jan 2, 2017 by macka17
	Gas level (Preview) Hi all. Is there an electronic gas level indicator on the market that actually works ? I have tried one plus the magnetic ones and the inline one. Either don't work at all or not very accurate. Col P	Colin Penrose	27	3554	07:28 PM Jan 1, 2017 by oldtrack123
	WIFI (Preview) easy to set up in a van?	Burgo1	19	2821	10:21 AM Jan 1, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	High Flow Diesel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What is the difference between High Flow Diesel and standard Diesel and why is not recommended for use in SUV's	Vaughan	34	10466	07:06 PM Dec 31, 2016 by Ron-D
	2017 is shaping up to be quite interesting (closed) (Preview) Gday... I just love my 'fix' of GN forum every morning - specially techie threads. It really sets me up for the day ahead. And it appears that to make sure my life, and spirit, are lifted each morning we have another topic to add to the list of WDH, generators, grey water, weights and electrical threads .....	rockylizard	22	1759	03:02 AM Dec 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Cooling in Alto teardrop caravan (Preview) Hi Everyone, I just returned from Renmark South Australia, The temperature hit 40 and the air conditioner gave out overnight. The next day it worked but wasn't cold enough to make any real difference to the temperature in the camper. I was on mains power, under shade, blinds closed and had the awni...	tim conrad	11	2203	09:33 PM Dec 30, 2016 by hako
	gearbox temps (closed) (Preview) Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...	mezza56	28	2332	05:54 PM Dec 29, 2016 by macka17
	Air vent repair (Preview) hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.	Jimbo48	2	1007	01:10 PM Dec 29, 2016 by Gwian
	all wheel braking on vans over 2000kg GVM (Preview) I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...	keiron	10	1173	08:36 PM Dec 28, 2016 by PeterD
	Has anybody put a chip in their dmax? (Preview) I have a 2011 dmax , and want a bit more power. Has anybody put a chip, such as a steinbaur or DP chip in theirs for more power? I am interested in your views Thanks, Bill	bill12	14	4972	04:44 PM Dec 28, 2016 by macka17
	Running a laptop off the caravan 12v system. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone have any info on this, it looks like depending on the computer and the number of cells in the battery, the supply can be anything from 11.5 to 19v. The 12v adaptors for car use, sounds more like a suppressor, to cut out engine and alternator noise. Certainly I am confused about the supply vol...	iana	32	8948	12:09 PM Dec 28, 2016 by iana
	caravan antennas (Preview) Best value for money free to air caravan antenna,brand and model, rate yours please. Ty lan	adventure before dementia	9	5122	10:09 AM Dec 28, 2016 by JimnKathy
	2017 FORD F450 XLT - Good to Modify (Preview) Is it good idea to remake 2017 FORD F450 XLT installing a truck camper. I plan to buy this one due to power it has and install 2017 Northern Lite Special Edition Series Campers 9-6 Q CLA	terrygreg	18	1786	12:40 AM Dec 28, 2016 by terrygreg
	Pre wired rear camera? Where is cable? (Preview) Hi Trying to find the other end of the camera cable? We bought a 18 month old Golden Eagle van privately. it is pre wired for a camera with the 4 pin round connector at the tow ball end but no camera or sign of the cable at the rear. Seller said it came prewired but didn't know where the other end was. Rang...	My390	10	1300	11:29 AM Dec 26, 2016 by vanman
	First Anode Replacement (Preview) Hi all, I pulled the van out today to ready it for a specific trip. Its 10 months old. I wanted to drain the water tank and check the Anode for wear. First I lifted the relief valve at the top. No pressure at all . Soooo in undid the 1 and 1/16 hex head some hissing and a small mist of cold water. Another turn m...	Hey Jim	14	3019	08:53 PM Dec 24, 2016 by Spook
	Lithium Batteries electrical power source batteries lithium batteries deep cell batteries (Preview) We are being tempted to consider using lithium batteries instead of deep cell batteries as our power source in our bus conversion. Does anyone have any practical knowledge of this sort of set up?	Robbiebago	16	7990	04:51 PM Dec 24, 2016 by T1 Terry
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