Techies' Corner

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I hope that this is not too low tech, for the Techies CornerThe sun visor on my 2006 model Fiat Ducato, does not swivel to cover the door windowHas anyone managed to find a swivel one?I use an old fold out paper map, bent (or torn), to correct width and length. I place about 10mm over the top of the window, an...

Paulo · Paulo

Hi - After reading the latest Grey Nomad News about rollovers and avoiding sway situations , got me thinking . I am not a fan of loading up the rear of my van for obvious reasons and what if i remove the heavy rear steel pipe bumper bar ! Do you guys have any thoughts on this . Lots of vintage vans did not have th...

banditandjo · banditandjo

Tell me about antennas Should i go winegard or sat dish

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Our Coast to Coast SW6DEA HWS fires up on gas, runs for a few seconds, then cuts out. It then attempts a restart and sometimes keeps going, and sometimes cuts out and restarts. If not going after 3 start attempts we have to switch it off and try again. I had put this down to an old gas cylinder that I think had...

Charm · Charm

We are looking at the Milenco Omni Directional TV antenna (mushroom type) and before we go purchasing, I am wondering if anyone has one installed and am curious as to how well it works. Thanks in advance

Murraman · Murraman

I have a Coaster 85 that has an heat exchanger in a tank 60L that the rear heater setup runs the water from the engine through it. This works well to supply hot water but has a downside in that my engine runs way too cold. Like high 50c to low 60c all the time. Very rarely would I see 70c this is with a new genuine...

rgren2 · rgren2

I was usually trying to park my van when space is available with the awning side pointing away from the sun to have a nice shady afternoon. Then the other day just outside Katherine another vanner said that they park the other way around to keep the sun off the fridge. What is the general consensus of the w...

Graeme · Graeme

Our 2014 Jayco StarCraft Outback came with the wind up "winegard" antenna and 12 volt sphere tv. The van is new to us and after 2 weeks on the road we haven't had continuous reception for more that 30 minutes. The tele shuts of with the red light still on, by switching off the power and the little green ligh...

stoney123 · stoney123

hi i want to add a window to box trailer., who would i see to get small sliding window fitted?

subaru · subaru

Hi Fellow Members, My query is,is it necessary or preferable to take out the range hood filters and clean them,similar to what you would do with your filters at home?i have a 2010 Jayco discovery poptop and was wondering if it is i a simple job to do.thanks

mixedup · mixedup

I was considering leaving a space for a future slide out external kitchen on the DIY caravan/trailer I'm doing. Doing some googling on slide out kitchens I still haven't come across what might be a popular/well known brands to get the measurements from. I was thinking a slide out that has: sink, gas b...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Has anyone with a Mazda BT50 had their Ecu remapped or did you just add a chip what were the adavntages or none at all just thinking about it at the moment. As with everything else there are good point and some bad points. Thanks John

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Recently I was approached by two different travellers, at two different sites, to assist them to set up their iTechworld Satellite Dishes, as they could see that my SatKing dish was working.Using my Satlink-RV meter, which is commonly referred to as the "Marriage Saver", I could only get a 25% signa...

CC Bear · CC Bear

Need information re Do my tow ball and van hich have to be the same height? I measured to the centre of the tow ball = 450 mm, centre of van tow hitch with van level 500 mm. To give a safe tow do both of them need the same height to start with. any advise from experience people would be appreciated. Cheers

ColGlen · ColGlen

Good Morning We are hoping to get some help, we have just about finished installing a Planar Diesel Heater bought off Ebay but unfortunately can not find any information about priming the pump. Also we keep get an Error Code indicating there is low voltage but it appears the batteries have charge. Any...

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

The supplied fuel tank for my Planar heater started leaking after a few weeks on rough roads. The bottom weld of the bracket had split away from the tank. Rang Pinnacle, the Dealer, and they agreed to send a replacement. I see the replacement has a 2nd bracket up the top of the tank, I think this would spr...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any body towed a 3 ton van with one of these 2000 model land rover discovery td5 cheers snap

mixedup · mixedup

any suggestions for a nice finishing angle/edging for a DIY caravan after sheeted with Aluminium composite? I can get Aluminium angle which would ok, however I was wondering about something with some pattern. Perhaps purchase thin Aluminium checker plate perhaps, cut it into lengths & fol...

Salus · Salus

Hi everyone, being a new nomad and experiencing winter in South Australia. I'd like some advice on the use of Awning's in windy weather. In speaking with fellow travellers so far we have heard the old saying "wind up roll up". The last month or so here in Adelaide has seen some serious weather go thru wi...

mixedup · mixedup

Any suggestions re how one would normally cut small sections (e.g. handle, lock etc) in 3mm Aluminium composite? (I have a circular metal cutter blade for metal/Aluminium for the outside cuts, but wondering for the small cuts that aren't on the edges so to speak)

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	Fiat Ducato Windscreen Sun Visor (Preview) I hope that this is not too low tech, for the Techies CornerThe sun visor on my 2006 model Fiat Ducato, does not swivel to cover the door windowHas anyone managed to find a swivel one?I use an old fold out paper map, bent (or torn), to correct width and length. I place about 10mm over the top of the window, an...	Tony Bev	0	1031	06:18 PM Aug 21, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Rear Bumper Bars (Preview) Hi - After reading the latest Grey Nomad News about rollovers and avoiding sway situations , got me thinking . I am not a fan of loading up the rear of my van for obvious reasons and what if i remove the heavy rear steel pipe bumper bar ! Do you guys have any thoughts on this . Lots of vintage vans did not have th...	Paulo	2	1192	05:48 PM Aug 21, 2016 by Paulo
	antennas (Preview) Tell me about antennas Should i go winegard or sat dish	banditandjo	5	1163	05:45 PM Aug 21, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Hot water problem on gas... (Preview) Our Coast to Coast SW6DEA HWS fires up on gas, runs for a few seconds, then cuts out. It then attempts a restart and sometimes keeps going, and sometimes cuts out and restarts. If not going after 3 start attempts we have to switch it off and try again. I had put this down to an old gas cylinder that I think had...	aussie_paul	16	2420	06:43 PM Aug 20, 2016 by aussie_paul
	TV Antenna (Preview) We are looking at the Milenco Omni Directional TV antenna (mushroom type) and before we go purchasing, I am wondering if anyone has one installed and am curious as to how well it works. Thanks in advance	Charm	10	2482	06:04 PM Aug 20, 2016 by kezngaz
	Hot water issue (Preview) I have a Coaster 85 that has an heat exchanger in a tank 60L that the rear heater setup runs the water from the engine through it. This works well to supply hot water but has a downside in that my engine runs way too cold. Like high 50c to low 60c all the time. Very rarely would I see 70c this is with a new genuine...	Murraman	3	949	06:01 PM Aug 20, 2016 by kezngaz
	Direction that you park your van. (Preview) I was usually trying to park my van when space is available with the awning side pointing away from the sun to have a nice shady afternoon. Then the other day just outside Katherine another vanner said that they park the other way around to keep the sun off the fridge. What is the general consensus of the w...	rgren2	13	1792	05:31 PM Aug 20, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Tele problems. (Preview) Our 2014 Jayco StarCraft Outback came with the wind up "winegard" antenna and 12 volt sphere tv. The van is new to us and after 2 weeks on the road we haven't had continuous reception for more that 30 minutes. The tele shuts of with the red light still on, by switching off the power and the little green ligh...	Graeme	3	1141	08:28 PM Aug 19, 2016 by DeBe
	window (Preview) hi i want to add a window to box trailer., who would i see to get small sliding window fitted?	stoney123	4	1083	04:17 PM Aug 19, 2016 by stoney123
	Range Hood. (Preview) Hi Fellow Members, My query is,is it necessary or preferable to take out the range hood filters and clean them,similar to what you would do with your filters at home?i have a 2010 Jayco discovery poptop and was wondering if it is i a simple job to do.thanks	subaru	6	820	02:58 PM Aug 19, 2016 by subaru
	standard size for slide out 'external' kitchen??? (Preview) I was considering leaving a space for a future slide out external kitchen on the DIY caravan/trailer I'm doing. Doing some googling on slide out kitchens I still haven't come across what might be a popular/well known brands to get the measurements from. I was thinking a slide out that has: sink, gas b...	mixedup	7	939	08:00 AM Aug 19, 2016 by Phil Owen
	Ecu (Preview) Hi, Has anyone with a Mazda BT50 had their Ecu remapped or did you just add a chip what were the adavntages or none at all just thinking about it at the moment. As with everything else there are good point and some bad points. Thanks John	Mr Red	5	2144	08:35 PM Aug 18, 2016 by OutbackMK
	iTechworld Satellite Dishes (Preview) Recently I was approached by two different travellers, at two different sites, to assist them to set up their iTechworld Satellite Dishes, as they could see that my SatKing dish was working.Using my Satlink-RV meter, which is commonly referred to as the "Marriage Saver", I could only get a 25% signa...	Tony Bev	16	5643	08:25 PM Aug 18, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Ball and Hitch heights (Preview) Need information re Do my tow ball and van hich have to be the same height? I measured to the centre of the tow ball = 450 mm, centre of van tow hitch with van level 500 mm. To give a safe tow do both of them need the same height to start with. any advise from experience people would be appreciated. Cheers	CC Bear	9	2159	07:37 PM Aug 18, 2016 by swamp
	Diesel Heater Installation (Preview) Good Morning We are hoping to get some help, we have just about finished installing a Planar Diesel Heater bought off Ebay but unfortunately can not find any information about priming the pump. Also we keep get an Error Code indicating there is low voltage but it appears the batteries have charge. Any...	ColGlen	13	1658	08:58 PM Aug 17, 2016 by mr glassies
	Diesel heater fuel tank. (Preview) The supplied fuel tank for my Planar heater started leaking after a few weeks on rough roads. The bottom weld of the bracket had split away from the tank. Rang Pinnacle, the Dealer, and they agreed to send a replacement. I see the replacement has a 2nd bracket up the top of the tank, I think this would spr...	Kiwi-as	5	1141	08:53 PM Aug 17, 2016 by Kiwi-as
	towing (Preview) hi all has any body towed a 3 ton van with one of these 2000 model land rover discovery td5 cheers snap	snap1946	22	1984	08:04 PM Aug 17, 2016 by OwenK
	finishing angle material for edge of caravan?? (Preview) any suggestions for a nice finishing angle/edging for a DIY caravan after sheeted with Aluminium composite? I can get Aluminium angle which would ok, however I was wondering about something with some pattern. Perhaps purchase thin Aluminium checker plate perhaps, cut it into lengths & fol...	mixedup	7	2749	04:49 PM Aug 17, 2016 by macka17
	Awning Strength Question (Preview) Hi everyone, being a new nomad and experiencing winter in South Australia. I'd like some advice on the use of Awning's in windy weather. In speaking with fellow travellers so far we have heard the old saying "wind up roll up". The last month or so here in Adelaide has seen some serious weather go thru wi...	Salus	26	6501	01:18 PM Aug 17, 2016 by Dougwe
	cutting small sections in 3mm Aluminium composite??? (Preview) Any suggestions re how one would normally cut small sections (e.g. handle, lock etc) in 3mm Aluminium composite? (I have a circular metal cutter blade for metal/Aluminium for the outside cuts, but wondering for the small cuts that aren't on the edges so to speak)	mixedup	12	1389	10:53 AM Aug 17, 2016 by Vince
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