Techies' Corner

Peter and JudyH · Peter and JudyH

Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks

C00P · C00P

We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...

Ross_N_Pam · Ross_N_Pam

Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...

mr glassies · mr glassies

With all the caravans going to auction as non repairable write of I was wondering where the yard could be

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 ?

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	Second battery set up for fridge freezer (Preview) Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...	Peter and JudyH	8	3370	02:52 PM Oct 23, 2016 by Peter and JudyH
	Levelling a dual axle caravan (Preview) Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance	Crazy Dog	5	4074	02:02 PM Oct 23, 2016 by kezngaz
	socket for sacraficial anode. (Preview) Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks	valiant81	10	2192	12:09 PM Oct 23, 2016 by woofta and precious
	Leaking Window Winder? (Preview) We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...	C00P	21	4469	11:00 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Brenda and Alan
	Webasto hot plate (Preview) Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...	Ross_N_Pam	7	1628	10:39 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Phil C
	Caravan wreaker (Preview) With all the caravans going to auction as non repairable write of I was wondering where the yard could be	mr glassies	14	4259	08:44 PM Oct 22, 2016 by Hylife
	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	1339	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	2897	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	1394	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	997	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	669	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	1753	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	5128	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	1881	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	1963	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	6336	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	1023	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	2432	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	1565	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	8198	04:59 PM Oct 14, 2016 by Captain
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