Techies' Corner

Bitumin Surfers · Bitumin Surfers

Hi Techies, I have recently upgraded the electrical cable and associated protection on tug (Iveco twin cab ute 50C18) to get 100amps to an Anderson plug mounted at the rear of the vehicle from the alternator, the alternator is rated at 110amps but only getting 30amps generated (measured at both end...

Vaughan · Vaughan

am looking for a 15amp extension lead around 2>3m to use to connect my Generator to my Van , any suggestions where I could buy one in W A .

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking for a marker light for my caravan ,only ones i have found sofar are led and looking at them thy will take some alteration to holes and to get any thing to fit ,also thy come with 2 wires and thh old type only have one and i don't really feel like taking van to bits, some may say easy, any help will be grea...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Anyone know the GCM/GVM for a 2015 AWD ford territory diesel there is nothing in the owners manual and also nothing on the compliance plate on the door frame it has build details and other info but no load details.Any info would be good .thanks mike g g

walwal · walwal

acdelco battery

Gusthewonderslug · Gusthewonderslug

hi all I'm new here, can anybody steer me in the right direction to find a Floorplan for a 2003 and newer coaster. im trying to work out a Floorplan to suit the family. cheers gus

Trevor law · Trevor law

The good lady would like to know if anyone out there is using their thermomix when they are free camping,also what size inverter they are using and how much battery power and solar they have.We have 480 watts of solar,360 amps battery,obvious we would only use very sparingly on bright days etc. Thanks...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

We live on a rural block and not connected to a sewer system ,other than a septic tank that goes back via filtration into the ground .Today we purchased some eco friendly septic toilet activator ,you put 1 cup of it down your toilet, shower , kitchen sink , and it sanitises your black water lines .It cost...

iana · iana

I have finally finished repositioning my grey water tank, The tank originally was mounted where the rear water tank is meant to be, and that water tank was installed way up front, which really up set the ball weights when filled up. Now everything is positioned about the suspension and the ball weigh...

fitzy · fitzy

Could GN's please read my query regarding Dometic Aircon's on the General Forum Page and assist if possible Regards Fitzy

bandit11 · bandit11

Does anyone know the location of the external regulator for the alternator on a Toyota coaster bus model RB20 built 1986, have searched high and low with no success, it's got a 22R petrol engine.

mr glassies · mr glassies

who uses Evans waterless coolant dibs

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Hi, if I said I was contemplating adding shock absorbers to our 1999 Jayco Masport Poptop what would you say? ??Waste of money ?? Can't be done ?? Good idea Reasoning: recently whilst on "safari" I had an occasion to move our van about 20metres from under a tree when the wind picked up at a lunch...

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi all, As a new poster I originally incorrectly posted this subject on the wrong thread so I am now righting that situation. I am currently in yulara NT and have covered 2600 kms so far of approx a 11000 -12000 km Journey with my new Pajero sport. I am keeping a log on fuel consumption and overall perfor...

Seer · Seer

Hi Guys, I have recently changed over to a Jayco Expanda van, I had a 120w solar panel fitted with a 90ah battery, my problem is when I was on holiday recently I found when I switched the fridge to battery, the fridge was not keeping cool, upon investigation I found that I did n't have any supply from my car....

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are parking our van up for six months do we need to do anything to winterize it

Symo2540 · Symo2540

I have just heard about these Solar Regulator/Battery Charger from the local auto electrician. Has anyone had any experience with them? -- Edited by Symo2540 on Saturday 7th of May 2016 07:35:28 PM

markk · markk

Ihave a 2016 model 7 seat colarado I'm having trouble when I tow my van at around 95klmh I'm finding that my caravan is starting to sway I have a Hammond Reese to which just wondering has any one else have this problem or a suggestion on how to fix it. -- Edited by markk on Saturday 30th of April 2016 02:32:4...

Irene Griffith · Irene Griffith

Can someone tell me what is the best diesel heater to buy for a22' caravan.

Symo2540 · Symo2540

Thinking of putting satelite in caravan. I know vasttree rivers run from 12v dc, are the Foxtel receivers capable of running on 12v dc or do they require an inverter? -- Edited by Symo2540 on Saturday 7th of May 2016 09:08:26 PM

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	amperage boost from alternator! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Techies, I have recently upgraded the electrical cable and associated protection on tug (Iveco twin cab ute 50C18) to get 100amps to an Anderson plug mounted at the rear of the vehicle from the alternator, the alternator is rated at 110amps but only getting 30amps generated (measured at both end...	Bitumin Surfers	36	2608	09:50 PM May 20, 2016 by PeterD
	15amp extension lead (short) ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) am looking for a 15amp extension lead around 2>3m to use to connect my Generator to my Van , any suggestions where I could buy one in W A .	Vaughan	81	10304	12:09 PM May 20, 2016 by Delta18
	marker lights (Preview) Looking for a marker light for my caravan ,only ones i have found sofar are led and looking at them thy will take some alteration to holes and to get any thing to fit ,also thy come with 2 wires and thh old type only have one and i don't really feel like taking van to bits, some may say easy, any help will be grea...	Cowboy7307	4	1098	12:36 AM May 20, 2016 by Vince
	ford territory diesel gcm/gvm (Preview) Hi Anyone know the GCM/GVM for a 2015 AWD ford territory diesel there is nothing in the owners manual and also nothing on the compliance plate on the door frame it has build details and other info but no load details.Any info would be good .thanks mike g g	mike g g	2	2522	02:20 PM May 18, 2016 by Brenda and Alan
	had trouble with my 2013 colorado battery getting red hot any clues volts ok (Preview) acdelco battery	walwal	18	4399	10:04 AM May 18, 2016 by Dreamcatcher
	2003 coaster floor dimensions (Preview) hi all I'm new here, can anybody steer me in the right direction to find a Floorplan for a 2003 and newer coaster. im trying to work out a Floorplan to suit the family. cheers gus	Gusthewonderslug	3	882	10:38 PM May 17, 2016 by madaboutled
	Thermomix ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) The good lady would like to know if anyone out there is using their thermomix when they are free camping,also what size inverter they are using and how much battery power and solar they have.We have 480 watts of solar,360 amps battery,obvious we would only use very sparingly on bright days etc. Thanks...	Trevor law	36	3007	05:20 PM May 17, 2016 by Webmaster
	septic toilets (Preview) We live on a rural block and not connected to a sewer system ,other than a septic tank that goes back via filtration into the ground .Today we purchased some eco friendly septic toilet activator ,you put 1 cup of it down your toilet, shower , kitchen sink , and it sanitises your black water lines .It cost...	cruisaderhilton	10	2082	12:28 PM May 17, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Finished Grey water tank re-positioning. (Preview) I have finally finished repositioning my grey water tank, The tank originally was mounted where the rear water tank is meant to be, and that water tank was installed way up front, which really up set the ball weights when filled up. Now everything is positioned about the suspension and the ball weigh...	iana	7	1065	09:44 PM May 16, 2016 by Treecrest14
	dometic aircon. (Preview) Could GN's please read my query regarding Dometic Aircon's on the General Forum Page and assist if possible Regards Fitzy	fitzy	6	782	07:15 PM May 16, 2016 by Galore777
	Alternator regulator location rb20 Toyota coaster (Preview) Does anyone know the location of the external regulator for the alternator on a Toyota coaster bus model RB20 built 1986, have searched high and low with no success, it's got a 22R petrol engine.	bandit11	4	1154	03:48 PM May 16, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Evans waterless coolant (Preview) who uses Evans waterless coolant dibs	mr glassies	7	1009	02:25 PM May 16, 2016 by Neil n Chris
	Shock Absorbers as an "add-on" (Preview) Hi, if I said I was contemplating adding shock absorbers to our 1999 Jayco Masport Poptop what would you say? ??Waste of money ?? Can't be done ?? Good idea Reasoning: recently whilst on "safari" I had an occasion to move our van about 20metres from under a tree when the wind picked up at a lunch...	Nomad1946	21	11536	02:20 PM May 16, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Towing caravan with mitsubishi (new model) Pagero Sport (Preview) Hi all, As a new poster I originally incorrectly posted this subject on the wrong thread so I am now righting that situation. I am currently in yulara NT and have covered 2600 kms so far of approx a 11000 -12000 km Journey with my new Pajero sport. I am keeping a log on fuel consumption and overall perfor...	Allyoops	5	1462	04:55 PM May 15, 2016 by Allyoops
	Fridge Battery power (Preview) Hi Guys, I have recently changed over to a Jayco Expanda van, I had a 120w solar panel fitted with a 90ah battery, my problem is when I was on holiday recently I found when I switched the fridge to battery, the fridge was not keeping cool, upon investigation I found that I did n't have any supply from my car....	Seer	23	4280	08:43 PM May 14, 2016 by swamp
	Another cassette question (Preview) We are parking our van up for six months do we need to do anything to winterize it	Trevor law	9	1102	08:05 PM May 14, 2016 by Trevor law
	Enerdrive DC2DC Solar and Battery Charger (Preview) I have just heard about these Solar Regulator/Battery Charger from the local auto electrician. Has anyone had any experience with them? -- Edited by Symo2540 on Saturday 7th of May 2016 07:35:28 PM	Symo2540	3	1822	07:45 PM May 14, 2016 by swamp
	Holden Colarado (Preview) Ihave a 2016 model 7 seat colarado I'm having trouble when I tow my van at around 95klmh I'm finding that my caravan is starting to sway I have a Hammond Reese to which just wondering has any one else have this problem or a suggestion on how to fix it. -- Edited by markk on Saturday 30th of April 2016 02:32:4...	markk	8	1508	11:43 AM May 14, 2016 by PeterD
	Caravan diesel heaters (Preview) Can someone tell me what is the best diesel heater to buy for a22' caravan.	Irene Griffith	4	1121	11:23 AM May 14, 2016 by PeterD
	Foxtel are they 12v dc or only 240v (Preview) Thinking of putting satelite in caravan. I know vasttree rivers run from 12v dc, are the Foxtel receivers capable of running on 12v dc or do they require an inverter? -- Edited by Symo2540 on Saturday 7th of May 2016 09:08:26 PM	Symo2540	5	2803	09:55 AM May 14, 2016 by KFT
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