Techies' Corner

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Do you use go jacks to shift your van, boat, car. I do, on our boat on flat concrete pad in the cave on my own. However I can't move the boat / Van on our driveway due in part to it been Stamped with a patterned concrete. Has anyone used larger wheels to overcome the rippled concrete effect????? Jim

iana · iana

Got to start thinking about a heater install again, winter is almost here !!. But checking out the van, I cannot see where it can be installed. Has anyone seen a heater installed under the van? In its own cabinet, ducting run along under the floor?. I have no bench seats, or "U" lounge seats, under the be...

gazza018 · gazza018

has anyone had trouble with the silver line charging system 2015 model I have since found out that the charging system in mine is only a trickle charger and if your battery drops below 11.7.volts the car or solar or 240 volt will not charge them up I asked jayco in perth and was told jayco now use a setec c...

msg · msg

My transit is blowing black smoke. I have taken it to the ford dealership and had it checked out. They checked injectors, fuel, filters, EGR, remapped and couldn't find anything wrong. They advised against using an injector cleaner because it can damage the seals. Its just when I accelerat...

ELWYN54 · ELWYN54

Gday folks, I have electric legs on my slide on and one is failing/failed. No motor sound(gradually slowed down then stopped) power gets to the controller from both remote and wire connection. Currently in Tas and off vehicle. Any suggestions I will have a go at. Thanks

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all I have bought a 100 series cruiser to tow my van which a to ball weight of 290 kg when hooked up it nearly sits its bum on the ground has any body put heaver springs with air bags on help please -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 08:56:30 PM

mezza56 · mezza56

I'd be interested to know from all of our resident mechanically inclined members info regarding wheel bearings . I had our van in at a highly regarded repairer in melb , getting esc braking fitted . While there it was suggested that they check out the brakes and bearings . I agreed as we were heading up to...

JohnR · JohnR

For Information Only: We were traveling from Lake Thomas at Bywong to our Base Camp at Peak Hill. The opportunity came up to put both the tow vehicle and rig over the Weighbridge at Cowra NSW. A very nice medium size town on the Lachlan River for those who don't know of it. Lachlan Fertilizers on the Booro...

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, Finally back home so decided to explore the insertion of a new Thermistor in my Waeco CF50-AC Version 8. After nearly destroying the base of the cabinet, without any chance of removing it, I happened to pull on the Thermistor wire, and lo and behold, it just slid out of the foam. Being curious, I cut a...

mezza56 · mezza56

Thxs for all the feedback I suspected as much , by the way I did check all 4 wheels and all similar. Though I haven't done bearings before I'm fairly handy so I think I'd like to take them out clean them and repack them then install them . Whats the best cleaning agent , grease spec ( high temp ) and method. Fo...

Wolrus · Wolrus

Hi is anyone aware or a suitable roof hatch that is ADR approved for a Mercedes Sprinter van Thank yu

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

Have any D Max owners fitted Super Springs? if so, can you tell me your thoughts, What difference they have made, with load and without Thanks Birdy -- Edited by Birdy1710 on Thursday 24th of November 2016 03:45:27 PM

2weis · 2weis

have discovered my battery has decided to die it is a 5 year old maintainance free flooded 105 ah 760 cca. I have to decide between replaceing it with another that is the same (approx. $250) or with a agm (approx. $440) prices will change slightly with where I purchase. my battery is stored in a front boot...

mickle · mickle

Hi ,it may be getting hotter now ,but winter is coming , my ?? is GAS Heater the way to go, Mickle.

Ron-D · Ron-D

I was fortunate enough to be camped alongside a very interesting guy ,what got my attention was all the clever mods he had made up for his van and tug well thought out pieces of engineering,but when he started talking diesil engines the guy really got my attention ,first he adds I think 2mls of diesil oil...

trevmac · trevmac

Where can I buy 300mm coach bolts Thanks Trevor mackenzie Phone 0418960119

CC Bear · CC Bear

Have a adaptor with a circuit breaker which I use at home for my power lead. Stopping at Bellinger showgrounds the other week where they had 15 amp power outlets. Told by one experienced vanner not to use the adapter if I was in a place with 10 amp outlets as it would disappear. So what do you use if you are in...

JohnR · JohnR

Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner. For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate. This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when...

geoffc · geoffc

Greetings all. I am inquiring as to whether it is the norm for van manufacturers to just drill a hole and run water/waste hoses willy nilly through under sink cupboards there fore making it hard to place things in them as per photos of our Coromal Excel 457 van I am wondering what other folk have done abou...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I was researching some information on my Mercedes Sprinter alternator and came across this little video. Short and to the point. If you are 'old school' you may not have noticed this 'advance' in alternator construction. I would think all new vehicles, particularly diesel will have one. What ap...

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	Go Jacks (Preview) Hi all, Do you use go jacks to shift your van, boat, car. I do, on our boat on flat concrete pad in the cave on my own. However I can't move the boat / Van on our driveway due in part to it been Stamped with a patterned concrete. Has anyone used larger wheels to overcome the rippled concrete effect????? Jim	Hey Jim	3	1128	01:21 AM Dec 7, 2016 by macka17
	Heater Install. (Preview) Got to start thinking about a heater install again, winter is almost here !!. But checking out the van, I cannot see where it can be installed. Has anyone seen a heater installed under the van? In its own cabinet, ducting run along under the floor?. I have no bench seats, or "U" lounge seats, under the be...	iana	10	1300	12:33 PM Dec 4, 2016 by mr glassies
	jayco silverline (Preview) has anyone had trouble with the silver line charging system 2015 model I have since found out that the charging system in mine is only a trickle charger and if your battery drops below 11.7.volts the car or solar or 240 volt will not charge them up I asked jayco in perth and was told jayco now use a setec c...	gazza018	10	3466	08:11 AM Dec 4, 2016 by gazza018
	Ford Transit Motorhome blowing black smoke on accelleration (Preview) My transit is blowing black smoke. I have taken it to the ford dealership and had it checked out. They checked injectors, fuel, filters, EGR, remapped and couldn't find anything wrong. They advised against using an injector cleaner because it can damage the seals. Its just when I accelerat...	msg	11	5292	02:36 PM Dec 3, 2016 by msg
	Rieko electric legs (Preview) Gday folks, I have electric legs on my slide on and one is failing/failed. No motor sound(gradually slowed down then stopped) power gets to the controller from both remote and wire connection. Currently in Tas and off vehicle. Any suggestions I will have a go at. Thanks	ELWYN54	1	773	11:31 AM Dec 3, 2016 by macka17
	100 series landcruiser (Preview) hi all I have bought a 100 series cruiser to tow my van which a to ball weight of 290 kg when hooked up it nearly sits its bum on the ground has any body put heaver springs with air bags on help please -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 08:56:30 PM	snap1946	7	1859	11:17 AM Dec 3, 2016 by macka17
	Wheel Bearings (Preview) I'd be interested to know from all of our resident mechanically inclined members info regarding wheel bearings . I had our van in at a highly regarded repairer in melb , getting esc braking fitted . While there it was suggested that they check out the brakes and bearings . I agreed as we were heading up to...	mezza56	13	1293	06:28 PM Dec 2, 2016 by gemmybob
	Weighbridge Ticket (Preview) For Information Only: We were traveling from Lake Thomas at Bywong to our Base Camp at Peak Hill. The opportunity came up to put both the tow vehicle and rig over the Weighbridge at Cowra NSW. A very nice medium size town on the Lachlan River for those who don't know of it. Lachlan Fertilizers on the Booro...	JohnR	5	2270	06:11 PM Dec 2, 2016 by Dreamweaver
	Waeco CF50-AC Ver 8 Thermistor replacement (Preview) Hi, Finally back home so decided to explore the insertion of a new Thermistor in my Waeco CF50-AC Version 8. After nearly destroying the base of the cabinet, without any chance of removing it, I happened to pull on the Thermistor wire, and lo and behold, it just slid out of the foam. Being curious, I cut a...	Tailor	10	4833	04:51 PM Dec 2, 2016 by Tailor
	wheel bearings (Preview) Thxs for all the feedback I suspected as much , by the way I did check all 4 wheels and all similar. Though I haven't done bearings before I'm fairly handy so I think I'd like to take them out clean them and repack them then install them . Whats the best cleaning agent , grease spec ( high temp ) and method. Fo...	mezza56	10	1308	12:51 PM Dec 2, 2016 by macka17
	Roof Vent for Mereceds Sprinter (Preview) Hi is anyone aware or a suitable roof hatch that is ADR approved for a Mercedes Sprinter van Thank yu	Wolrus	5	762	12:14 PM Dec 2, 2016 by blaze
	Super Springs (Preview) Have any D Max owners fitted Super Springs? if so, can you tell me your thoughts, What difference they have made, with load and without Thanks Birdy -- Edited by Birdy1710 on Thursday 24th of November 2016 03:45:27 PM	Birdy1710	7	3147	12:34 PM Dec 1, 2016 by macka17
	suggestion re new battery (Preview) have discovered my battery has decided to die it is a 5 year old maintainance free flooded 105 ah 760 cca. I have to decide between replaceing it with another that is the same (approx. $250) or with a agm (approx. $440) prices will change slightly with where I purchase. my battery is stored in a front boot...	2weis	11	2155	07:26 AM Nov 30, 2016 by Doo in
	Heating (Preview) Hi ,it may be getting hotter now ,but winter is coming , my ?? is GAS Heater the way to go, Mickle.	mickle	15	2386	03:51 PM Nov 28, 2016 by Delta18
	Diesil power (Preview) I was fortunate enough to be camped alongside a very interesting guy ,what got my attention was all the clever mods he had made up for his van and tug well thought out pieces of engineering,but when he started talking diesil engines the guy really got my attention ,first he adds I think 2mls of diesil oil...	Ron-D	12	1570	11:57 AM Nov 28, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Coach bolt tent pegs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Where can I buy 300mm coach bolts Thanks Trevor mackenzie Phone 0418960119	trevmac	48	13546	08:54 AM Nov 28, 2016 by Cupie
	Overnight stay 10 amp to 15 amp adapter (closed) (Preview) Have a adaptor with a circuit breaker which I use at home for my power lead. Stopping at Bellinger showgrounds the other week where they had 15 amp power outlets. Told by one experienced vanner not to use the adapter if I was in a place with 10 amp outlets as it would disappear. So what do you use if you are in...	CC Bear	18	3820	06:52 AM Nov 28, 2016 by Izabarack
	Trailer Mate (Jack/Jockey Wheel) (Preview) Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner. For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate. This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when...	JohnR	11	2094	12:36 AM Nov 28, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Hoses intruding into cupboard space (Preview) Greetings all. I am inquiring as to whether it is the norm for van manufacturers to just drill a hole and run water/waste hoses willy nilly through under sink cupboards there fore making it hard to place things in them as per photos of our Coromal Excel 457 van I am wondering what other folk have done abou...	geoffc	10	1575	08:33 PM Nov 24, 2016 by iana
	Newfangled alternator clutch pulley check and replace! (Preview) Hi I was researching some information on my Mercedes Sprinter alternator and came across this little video. Short and to the point. If you are 'old school' you may not have noticed this 'advance' in alternator construction. I would think all new vehicles, particularly diesel will have one. What ap...	Jaahn	5	1361	07:12 PM Nov 24, 2016 by kezngaz
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