Techies' Corner

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...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi All. Some feedback appreciated please. We have a 2014 Dmax and towed our van which we had weighed in loaded up at 2.8T all round WA for about 8 months with no tyre troubles. However, we had to return to Perth to evict a druggie tenant couple out and she found our car in a shopping centre carpark a few wee...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi guys. Q. If a caravans plate is stamped with a ball weight, which most are, is that.the tare weight at the coupling when built, or is it the manufacturers maximum recomendation for maximin load on coupling. Ive never bought a new van so have never weighed the coupling. Id be interested to read oth...

CC Bear · CC Bear

Need answer if you have bought a thumper air compressor from 4WD Super Center. Used mine for the second time Friday evening to bring the tugs tyres up to towing level. The insert for the safety valve blew out and I managed to find it just as we were leaving. Question How far does the insert screw back in, if...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Our Eagle camper had a 3-way 90L Dometic fridge in it. I would cool it down on power the afternoon before we left. My wife added three frozen water bottles in a couple of shelves & that would keep the fridge cold (the freezer still frozen) after a 700Km drive eg to Rockhampton, Emerald. Milk never we...

Garry6849 · Garry6849

Jayco 25Ft Silverline I have found the Tow Secure Switch (Sealed Unit on The Draw Bar) I have the Wireless receiver in the car I cannot see hide nor hair of the Control Module Please help as haven't used this thing for 12 months and Breakaway system won't work. Believe flat, but if I can't find it I can't c...

Duh · Duh

Dare I say it, I was fixing a cupboard to a lower inside wall ofÂ a bed in my campervan and misjudged the length of the screws. To cut a long story short, the screws went right through the wooden panel and it looks like two of them have pierced my black plastic water tank which was fixed flush up to the wooden...

Travellers · Travellers

Hey, driving long time, as we do. But came out of hospital last week and took my 2012 BT-50 for a little run along the beach front, and noticed she only had 60 Kms to empty. So stopped at the servo on way home and inserted 12 liters of super(You know the ultra spensive) Petrol and realized my stupidity and th...

mr glassies · mr glassies

very happy today finally fitted new tank hot water system. Got rid of the instant gas system junk . The new ones 20 ltr gas electric took 30 mins to heat fully of the batteries . It's just nice to have a shower and get a constant flow of good temperature water . Might even put the shower water save in and the in...

windy · windy

On the road again after a spell, want to know what is the best way to go for internet connection on the move over all of OZ,, thinking what brand of sat phone connection and costs, for 2 laptop, 2 phones 1 ipad Mike and Fran

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

We have a new Fortitude caravan (made by Safari), with led tail lights. When I am stopped and I apply the brakes the stop lights on the caravan remain steadily lit. However when I am moving and I apply the brakes the stop lights flash On and off at a steady rate (similar to indicators). Can anyone tell me wh...

R and B · R and B

Hi All, I have a Jayco 16 footer, at present the gray water outlet has two pipes exiting the van. I have to push two clear plastic pipes onto the outlet and then conect it to the black discharge line all of this is a pain in the but. Can any body tell me if there is a better system. I have been thinking of using r...

ironhore · ironhore

Has anyone got an evakool 12v 210lt caravan fridge and are they any good looking at changing our domestic 3 way we have 650 watt solar and 400ah battery cheers for any help mick

BARME1 · BARME1

The finace dept and my good self arre setting up to do the big trek 2014 Mazda bt50 van supreme executive 2015 need some advice on the best or views on anti sway nd weight distribution

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Heating (Preview) Hi ,it may be getting hotter now ,but winter is coming , my ?? is GAS Heater the way to go, Mickle.	mickle	15	2455	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	1594	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	13695	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	3858	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	2127	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	1599	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	1396	07:12 PM Nov 24, 2016 by kezngaz
	Light truck tyres for my DMax ute (Preview) Hi All. Some feedback appreciated please. We have a 2014 Dmax and towed our van which we had weighed in loaded up at 2.8T all round WA for about 8 months with no tyre troubles. However, we had to return to Perth to evict a druggie tenant couple out and she found our car in a shopping centre carpark a few wee...	Bruce and Bev	20	3300	01:28 PM Nov 24, 2016 by Rasty
	Caravan ball weight (Preview) Hi guys. Q. If a caravans plate is stamped with a ball weight, which most are, is that.the tare weight at the coupling when built, or is it the manufacturers maximum recomendation for maximin load on coupling. Ive never bought a new van so have never weighed the coupling. Id be interested to read oth...	kezngaz	14	3618	09:19 PM Nov 23, 2016 by iana
	Thumper air compressor (Preview) Need answer if you have bought a thumper air compressor from 4WD Super Center. Used mine for the second time Friday evening to bring the tugs tyres up to towing level. The insert for the safety valve blew out and I managed to find it just as we were leaving. Question How far does the insert screw back in, if...	CC Bear	7	2469	04:56 PM Nov 23, 2016 by Papou
	Help wanted - running with the fridge on (Preview) Our Eagle camper had a 3-way 90L Dometic fridge in it. I would cool it down on power the afternoon before we left. My wife added three frozen water bottles in a couple of shelves & that would keep the fridge cold (the freezer still frozen) after a 700Km drive eg to Rockhampton, Emerald. Milk never we...	Warren-Pat_01	14	2872	01:21 PM Nov 23, 2016 by Muddy
	Location of The Tow Secure Control Module On a Jayco 25Ft Silverline (Preview) Jayco 25Ft Silverline I have found the Tow Secure Switch (Sealed Unit on The Draw Bar) I have the Wireless receiver in the car I cannot see hide nor hair of the Control Module Please help as haven't used this thing for 12 months and Breakaway system won't work. Believe flat, but if I can't find it I can't c...	Garry6849	9	2126	08:43 PM Nov 22, 2016 by Muddy
	Plastic Water Tank Repair ??? Plastic Welding ??? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Dare I say it, I was fixing a cupboard to a lower inside wall ofÂ a bed in my campervan and misjudged the length of the screws. To cut a long story short, the screws went right through the wooden panel and it looks like two of them have pierced my black plastic water tank which was fixed flush up to the wooden...	Duh	32	7392	08:07 PM Nov 22, 2016 by peterphilips
	Incorrect go juice added ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey, driving long time, as we do. But came out of hospital last week and took my 2012 BT-50 for a little run along the beach front, and noticed she only had 60 Kms to empty. So stopped at the servo on way home and inserted 12 liters of super(You know the ultra spensive) Petrol and realized my stupidity and th...	Travellers	36	2779	05:39 PM Nov 21, 2016 by GerryP
	New hot water (Preview) very happy today finally fitted new tank hot water system. Got rid of the instant gas system junk . The new ones 20 ltr gas electric took 30 mins to heat fully of the batteries . It's just nice to have a shower and get a constant flow of good temperature water . Might even put the shower water save in and the in...	mr glassies	12	1423	08:25 PM Nov 20, 2016 by mr glassies
	satellite internet connection on the move (Preview) On the road again after a spell, want to know what is the best way to go for internet connection on the move over all of OZ,, thinking what brand of sat phone connection and costs, for 2 laptop, 2 phones 1 ipad Mike and Fran	windy	8	1531	07:42 PM Nov 20, 2016 by Ziggy99
	Flashing stop lights (Preview) We have a new Fortitude caravan (made by Safari), with led tail lights. When I am stopped and I apply the brakes the stop lights on the caravan remain steadily lit. However when I am moving and I apply the brakes the stop lights flash On and off at a steady rate (similar to indicators). Can anyone tell me wh...	Gavinwr27	8	3194	02:03 PM Nov 20, 2016 by Phil C
	Jayco Gray Water outlet (Preview) Hi All, I have a Jayco 16 footer, at present the gray water outlet has two pipes exiting the van. I have to push two clear plastic pipes onto the outlet and then conect it to the black discharge line all of this is a pain in the but. Can any body tell me if there is a better system. I have been thinking of using r...	R and B	17	8946	11:52 AM Nov 20, 2016 by Phil C
	12v fridge (Preview) Has anyone got an evakool 12v 210lt caravan fridge and are they any good looking at changing our domestic 3 way we have 650 watt solar and 400ah battery cheers for any help mick	ironhore	10	1550	07:50 PM Nov 19, 2016 by mr glassies
	WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCHES (Preview) The finace dept and my good self arre setting up to do the big trek 2014 Mazda bt50 van supreme executive 2015 need some advice on the best or views on anti sway nd weight distribution	BARME1	11	3495	04:42 PM Nov 19, 2016 by meetoo
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