Techies' Corner

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, have a question to ask. We have solar with one battery and we think a 90 panel. It will only be used for lights and 2tv's at night And charge computer dongle n computer. If we go to greens lake will that be sufficient? We have gas for fridge and stove and hot water. hi auskiwi, it is 123amp. Ho...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

has anyone had to replace the water pump on a 3 litre Fiat Ducato and if so what was the cost. I suspect that mine is on the wat out and as it's not easy to get to its replacement won't be cheap. Thanks

CC Bear · CC Bear

As both of us are not small we find it hard getting in and out of the existing table area. Turned the original table around and this gave us a couple of inches but still needed a bit for free leg room. Looked at the tri fold tables in new vans but the wife did not want the hinge above the table level. So I decided...

Diggings · Diggings

Gooday, just wondering if anyone has retro fitted a On Demand hot water system or has a van with one in it, I fitted a cheapy from Ebay to an older van years ago but was looking at the new Truma units.

tonyd · tonyd

Hi all. Has anyone out there got a Lenovo A916 mobile phone (5.5 inch screen)? I'd just like to know how to answer a call when it rings! I've tried tapping, swiping and cursing, but nothing works. The online manual is all in Chinglish/gibberish. Very frustrating, as it's not a bad phone otherwise. Chee...

Frankie3854 · Frankie3854

Hi all. Also new to site..have a tech question about strong srt 4664x sat receiver. 12v 240v can we still use with dish and connect to a satellite. I also have a 240v altech which is better. I heard strong obsolete if so I would have to get inverter for the altech. Hoping to sort for next free camp. Thanks in...

briche · briche

putting this up as a discussion point after a conversation with a friend who is thinking about doing it. the caravan is about 9 years old and in fairly good condition. He is a little concerned that the underside of the floor may be showing signs of wear. He is considering painting the under of the floor...

vik351 · vik351

Gunna have a look at a Jayco on a Auto Sprinter 2010 model with 70+ k on the clock... Some say Junko ,dont bother... ??? it's not a rental ,pre loved Looks the goods on the net... yet to view it... what say the clan...??? Junko or Jayco ...It's a Conquest V6 turbo auto vik... I'm all ears...!!!

C00P · C00P

Our van has these drop-down legs: Does anyone know if they need to be lubricated? Ours have had a lot of use and no longer look pristine like the one in the picture. Can't find any information on the AL-KO web page... Would be pleased to learn of others' experience with these. Cheers C00P

gandk · gandk

I know and yes I have done a search but thought I would do a more specific to our vehicles quiz. We have a 2013 3.2 BT50 Dual cab with tray back and we have added an aluminium checkerplate canopy. We tow a 16.6' Goldstream RV pop top off roader single axle van with a GTM of 1970kg an ATM of 2160kg and tow ball wt...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Just another thing we experienced while away. That been the Pilot light for our fridge going out in strong/ high winds while parked up out on the escartment near The SA /Wa boarder. It would not stay alight, and having to run the genie through the night. Any ideas or fixers to stop a repeat. Ji...

mungomeg · mungomeg

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a decent wheel clamp and/or a tpms? Just bought our first van and setting it up. Very exciting. I want advice from genuine users though as I don't necessarily trust what I hear from salesmen!!

Wiffo · Wiffo

Hi All, my wife and I have just signed up to forum! Looks like there is some great topics off discussion. We are going to Darwin next year for 3 months with 2 kids and would like to have some heating at night as we plan on doing some free camps! Does anyone know if there is someone who will fit our planar dies...

Gary Andrew · Gary Andrew

Hi everybody. I was wondering what the best chemical is for the casette toilets We will be picking up our new van in June. It will be fitted with a Thetford SOG toilet A friend of mine suggested that I use Nappy San. What do you all think ?

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, As we are intending to do a fair bit of free camping I thought I'd get some advice on water filtration. My question is, How good are these BEST filters? Can I put reasonable quality river water, say Murray, through them and safely drink? The salesman says Yes, but I would prefer unbiased opinion....

banditandjo · banditandjo

We have an ibis rooftop air con. No idea on if mk 1 2 or 3. Looks like 2 or 3 from pictures. I cannot seem to find specific details on power it uses on start up and to run? Does any one know???

Sticks · Sticks

Hi guys im sticks from West Oz , we have been carravaning for 15 years & enjoy the life style, also fellow carravanners. I am posting regards Truma (Trauma) hot water system not functioning due to massive water leak. The system is a 2013 model. Has any body else experienced a problem with their...

Stl · Stl

Hi I have a 2011 concept van and it has blown an out side light. i can't figure out how to remove to replace globe

Furball · Furball

Hi, this is my first post, and we are looking to join the ranks for the Grey Nomads at end of next year, so we are trying to suss out all things before hand that we can think of. In regards to digital media installation, we want to have the internet so we can skype etc and facebook etc, but I love my Foxte...

Mez · Mez

Hi, we have at the moment a caravan with a 135 watts solar panel and 1 x 100amp battery and also a portable solar panel of 120 watts- we want to start doing Free camping for 1 or 2 weeks at the time . we were thinking adding another solar on the van with another battery but my concern is if we need to keep the van...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Solar (Preview) hello everyone, have a question to ask. We have solar with one battery and we think a 90 panel. It will only be used for lights and 2tv's at night And charge computer dongle n computer. If we go to greens lake will that be sufficient? We have gas for fridge and stove and hot water. hi auskiwi, it is 123amp. Ho...	the rocket	8	1251	08:17 PM Oct 22, 2016 by Hylife
	Water pump failure Fiat Ducato (Preview) has anyone had to replace the water pump on a 3 litre Fiat Ducato and if so what was the cost. I suspect that mine is on the wat out and as it's not easy to get to its replacement won't be cheap. Thanks	Jimbo48	14	2327	10:39 PM Oct 19, 2016 by Vince
	New Fold Down Table (Preview) As both of us are not small we find it hard getting in and out of the existing table area. Turned the original table around and this gave us a couple of inches but still needed a bit for free leg room. Looked at the tri fold tables in new vans but the wife did not want the hinge above the table level. So I decided...	CC Bear	9	1316	02:10 AM Oct 19, 2016 by macka17
	On Demand Hot water (Preview) Gooday, just wondering if anyone has retro fitted a On Demand hot water system or has a van with one in it, I fitted a cheapy from Ebay to an older van years ago but was looking at the new Truma units.	Diggings	4	925	10:09 PM Oct 18, 2016 by macka17
	Help with Lenovo A916 mobile phone (Preview) Hi all. Has anyone out there got a Lenovo A916 mobile phone (5.5 inch screen)? I'd just like to know how to answer a call when it rings! I've tried tapping, swiping and cursing, but nothing works. The online manual is all in Chinglish/gibberish. Very frustrating, as it's not a bad phone otherwise. Chee...	tonyd	2	570	06:06 PM Oct 18, 2016 by tonyd
	Satellite receiver Strong 4664x (Preview) Hi all. Also new to site..have a tech question about strong srt 4664x sat receiver. 12v 240v can we still use with dish and connect to a satellite. I also have a 240v altech which is better. I heard strong obsolete if so I would have to get inverter for the altech. Hoping to sort for next free camp. Thanks in...	Frankie3854	4	1563	10:56 PM Oct 17, 2016 by PeterD
	Waterproofing underside of caravan floor (Preview) putting this up as a discussion point after a conversation with a friend who is thinking about doing it. the caravan is about 9 years old and in fairly good condition. He is a little concerned that the underside of the floor may be showing signs of wear. He is considering painting the under of the floor...	briche	5	4200	09:13 AM Oct 17, 2016 by briche
	Jayco on a Merk...??? (Preview) Gunna have a look at a Jayco on a Auto Sprinter 2010 model with 70+ k on the clock... Some say Junko ,dont bother... ??? it's not a rental ,pre loved Looks the goods on the net... yet to view it... what say the clan...??? Junko or Jayco ...It's a Conquest V6 turbo auto vik... I'm all ears...!!!	vik351	15	1776	05:39 PM Oct 16, 2016 by vik351
	Drop-down leg maintenance (Preview) Our van has these drop-down legs: Does anyone know if they need to be lubricated? Ours have had a lot of use and no longer look pristine like the one in the picture. Can't find any information on the AL-KO web page... Would be pleased to learn of others' experience with these. Cheers C00P	C00P	9	1634	11:22 PM Oct 15, 2016 by C00P
	BT50 SUSPENSION UPGRADE (Preview) I know and yes I have done a search but thought I would do a more specific to our vehicles quiz. We have a 2013 3.2 BT50 Dual cab with tray back and we have added an aluminium checkerplate canopy. We tow a 16.6' Goldstream RV pop top off roader single axle van with a GTM of 1970kg an ATM of 2160kg and tow ball wt...	gandk	18	5206	05:54 PM Oct 15, 2016 by wombat56
	How to stop the Pilot on three way fridge from going out (Preview) Hi all, Just another thing we experienced while away. That been the Pilot light for our fridge going out in strong/ high winds while parked up out on the escartment near The SA /Wa boarder. It would not stay alight, and having to run the genie through the night. Any ideas or fixers to stop a repeat. Ji...	Hey Jim	6	937	04:38 PM Oct 15, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Wheel clamps and tpms (Preview) Just wondering if anyone can recommend a decent wheel clamp and/or a tpms? Just bought our first van and setting it up. Very exciting. I want advice from genuine users though as I don't necessarily trust what I hear from salesmen!!	mungomeg	18	1920	03:36 PM Oct 15, 2016 by patrol03
	Planar diesel heater installation (Preview) Hi All, my wife and I have just signed up to forum! Looks like there is some great topics off discussion. We are going to Darwin next year for 3 months with 2 kids and would like to have some heating at night as we plan on doing some free camps! Does anyone know if there is someone who will fit our planar dies...	Wiffo	10	1438	08:50 PM Oct 14, 2016 by Wiffo
	Casette Toilet Chemcals (Preview) Hi everybody. I was wondering what the best chemical is for the casette toilets We will be picking up our new van in June. It will be fitted with a Thetford SOG toilet A friend of mine suggested that I use Nappy San. What do you all think ?	Gary Andrew	21	6526	04:59 PM Oct 14, 2016 by Captain
	Water Filters (Preview) Hi All, As we are intending to do a fair bit of free camping I thought I'd get some advice on water filtration. My question is, How good are these BEST filters? Can I put reasonable quality river water, say Murray, through them and safely drink? The salesman says Yes, but I would prefer unbiased opinion....	vince56	13	1632	10:20 AM Oct 14, 2016 by Grubbygypsy
	Ibis roof top air con specifications (Preview) We have an ibis rooftop air con. No idea on if mk 1 2 or 3. Looks like 2 or 3 from pictures. I cannot seem to find specific details on power it uses on start up and to run? Does any one know???	banditandjo	9	2909	05:48 PM Oct 13, 2016 by hino motorhome
	Truma hot water boiler (Preview) Hi guys im sticks from West Oz , we have been carravaning for 15 years & enjoy the life style, also fellow carravanners. I am posting regards Truma (Trauma) hot water system not functioning due to massive water leak. The system is a 2013 model. Has any body else experienced a problem with their...	Sticks	5	815	10:51 AM Oct 13, 2016 by Diggings
	Concept out side light removable help please (Preview) Hi I have a 2011 concept van and it has blown an out side light. i can't figure out how to remove to replace globe	Stl	8	982	10:32 PM Oct 12, 2016 by madaboutled
	Digital internet/foxtel setup for caravan (Preview) Hi, this is my first post, and we are looking to join the ranks for the Grey Nomads at end of next year, so we are trying to suss out all things before hand that we can think of. In regards to digital media installation, we want to have the internet so we can skype etc and facebook etc, but I love my Foxte...	Furball	13	5499	06:23 PM Oct 12, 2016 by Furball
	How much solar power to free camp for a week or 2 ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, we have at the moment a caravan with a 135 watts solar panel and 1 x 100amp battery and also a portable solar panel of 120 watts- we want to start doing Free camping for 1 or 2 weeks at the time . we were thinking adding another solar on the van with another battery but my concern is if we need to keep the van...	Mez	31	2089	04:39 PM Oct 12, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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