Techies' Corner

DJ · DJ

My led lights won't work. Plugged van into mains power for 8 hours. Lights worked. Left van for 5days. Again no lights. Battery charged &have solar panel on the roof. Am I missing something

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi has anyone fitted a hot water heater in a van and if so how effective are they.

dzcook · dzcook

weird problem with frig ?! turn it on and it starts but only the freezer compartment is getting cold is getting down to 10 /20 deg below in freezer compartment on max but frig barely gets cool all level so don't think that's a cause , when i reinstalled it i added extra insulation to outside top a...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, What methods did you use to attach your 100mm PVC tube/ Tubes to your van. Im thinking hard about one for our sullage hoses. did a search but no detail. Regards Jim

Salty_Dog · Salty_Dog

Can anyone please give me an opinion on a Federal Battery? We were advised to get one for our AWD by the staff at Battery World It was a $350 Silver/Calcium Battery This exact one: http://www.federalbatteries.com.au/649MF/ It has lasted not even 2 years before it failed to start our daily driver 2 wee...

RUSSELL-5458 · RUSSELL-5458

I will be storing my caravan that has 2 batteries that are normally charged of the mains or solar panel on the van.(2 X 110 amp AGL) I will have a cover on the van when stored and no access to power, so i purchased 20 W Solar panel and charge controller from Battery World. I will mount the controller next to t...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just sold the Leisure Seeker wanting to upgrade to the Alpine 30'. We want to tow a 2 door Suzy behind, the choices are 4.8l turbo or 5.3l turbo the latter being a lot dearer. My question is from people who have either, is the 4.8l turbo powerful enough or should I save up a bit more and go for the 5.3l turbo.C...

Tasha_75 · Tasha_75

Hi everyone, my mum and dad are is Kallangur QLD and are in need of an electrician to redo their pop up caravan, does anyone know of a good reliable one in the area that isn't going to cost them a an arm and a leg. Thank you

R and B · R and B

Good day techie. Can you and the rest of the nomads assist with a vexing question. Do I place my levelling ramp behind the wheel that is to be leveled and back on to the ramp or place it in front of the and drive onto the ramp. Or does it matter. Once again many thanks for the replies on my last question. R an...

Macca7 · Macca7

looking at buying a mover for our 3 tonne loaded dual wheel van, to help in tight situation in our yard. Any ideas of the best one. OPtitec V2 has anyone used these successfully?

sufil · sufil

Len has just upgraded ftom a camper trailer to van. Van has 12 and 240 power. 12 is run from battery charger to 2 batteries. He has a moveable solar panel that he wants to add. So is there anyone close to Perth who would like trip to the country this weekend ( We are up near Seabird 70kms north of wanneroo). Ha...

kandagal · kandagal

I hope some one with computer savvy can help me. My computer will only accept typing at the "hunt & peck" speed. If I go any faster it leaves out letters that I know I have pressed. Keith did a bit of delving into the system & he said he adjusted it to as far as he could. So far I have preserved with...

R and B · R and B

Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...

JOFFG · JOFFG

Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...

Baggie · Baggie

I've just installed a new old stock Kenwood kdc-u456 radio in the back of our Winnebago for wife to use to help her sleep. I have downloaded the manual, as I need to set it up. Now all has gone well with the tuning etc but the clock insists that it is only 24 hour and she would rather it to be 12 hour. It does not s...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Guys and gals ...just wondering if any of you have a 2015/16 D-Max 3lt TD auto ..Just wondering what advice you would give regarding towing say a 2.3t van on the flat and up hills regarding auto transmission.. Thinking seriously about getting one very soon.. Look forward to your replies both good and b...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

G'day Nomads, I am wondering if anyone out there has some first hand knowledge on the pros and cons of this vehicle ? Any info would be appreciated Regards Nobby

Granty · Granty

Hi Just back from 2 week roadtrip. We only use the gas cooktop in our Jayco Dove to boil the kettle. First half of the trip the cooker was ok. Then it stopped getting gas thru. Plenty of gas in bottle, Gas is fine to fridge and no gas leaks. Any ideas why there isnt any gas to the cooker ?. Much appreciated...

AndynAL · AndynAL

Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...

woolman · woolman

I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil

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	Led lighting (Preview) My led lights won't work. Plugged van into mains power for 8 hours. Lights worked. Left van for 5days. Again no lights. Battery charged &have solar panel on the roof. Am I missing something	DJ	6	1234	12:29 PM Jun 13, 2016 by PeterD
	Hot water heating in van (Preview) Hi has anyone fitted a hot water heater in a van and if so how effective are they.	Burgo1	11	2462	10:11 PM Jun 12, 2016 by OutbackMK
	van frig (Preview) weird problem with frig ?! turn it on and it starts but only the freezer compartment is getting cold is getting down to 10 /20 deg below in freezer compartment on max but frig barely gets cool all level so don't think that's a cause , when i reinstalled it i added extra insulation to outside top a...	dzcook	13	1609	10:07 PM Jun 12, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Methods of attaching your PVC pipe to your van (Preview) Hi all, What methods did you use to attach your 100mm PVC tube/ Tubes to your van. Im thinking hard about one for our sullage hoses. did a search but no detail. Regards Jim	Hey Jim	11	2664	10:42 PM Jun 11, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Federal Batteries - Starting/Reserve (Preview) Can anyone please give me an opinion on a Federal Battery? We were advised to get one for our AWD by the staff at Battery World It was a $350 Silver/Calcium Battery This exact one: http://www.federalbatteries.com.au/649MF/ It has lasted not even 2 years before it failed to start our daily driver 2 wee...	Salty_Dog	3	1479	03:24 PM Jun 11, 2016 by Salty_Dog
	Trickle charging Batteries (Preview) I will be storing my caravan that has 2 batteries that are normally charged of the mains or solar panel on the van.(2 X 110 amp AGL) I will have a cover on the van when stored and no access to power, so i purchased 20 W Solar panel and charge controller from Battery World. I will mount the controller next to t...	RUSSELL-5458	6	1399	02:51 PM Jun 11, 2016 by Salty_Dog
	Winnebago Alpine (Preview) Just sold the Leisure Seeker wanting to upgrade to the Alpine 30'. We want to tow a 2 door Suzy behind, the choices are 4.8l turbo or 5.3l turbo the latter being a lot dearer. My question is from people who have either, is the 4.8l turbo powerful enough or should I save up a bit more and go for the 5.3l turbo.C...	goldcoaster	5	1916	11:49 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	electrician for a pop up van (Preview) Hi everyone, my mum and dad are is Kallangur QLD and are in need of an electrician to redo their pop up caravan, does anyone know of a good reliable one in the area that isn't going to cost them a an arm and a leg. Thank you	Tasha_75	2	1112	02:13 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leveling Ramp (Preview) Good day techie. Can you and the rest of the nomads assist with a vexing question. Do I place my levelling ramp behind the wheel that is to be leveled and back on to the ramp or place it in front of the and drive onto the ramp. Or does it matter. Once again many thanks for the replies on my last question. R an...	R and B	4	1500	12:49 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan movers (Preview) looking at buying a mover for our 3 tonne loaded dual wheel van, to help in tight situation in our yard. Any ideas of the best one. OPtitec V2 has anyone used these successfully?	Macca7	5	1326	10:36 PM Jun 9, 2016 by OutbackMK
	help wanted with van electrics near Perth (Preview) Len has just upgraded ftom a camper trailer to van. Van has 12 and 240 power. 12 is run from battery charger to 2 batteries. He has a moveable solar panel that he wants to add. So is there anyone close to Perth who would like trip to the country this weekend ( We are up near Seabird 70kms north of wanneroo). Ha...	sufil	7	1517	08:15 PM Jun 9, 2016 by elliemike
	computer query (Preview) I hope some one with computer savvy can help me. My computer will only accept typing at the "hunt & peck" speed. If I go any faster it leaves out letters that I know I have pressed. Keith did a bit of delving into the system & he said he adjusted it to as far as he could. So far I have preserved with...	kandagal	11	1471	08:04 PM Jun 9, 2016 by kandagal
	Caravan sway and bouncing. (Preview) Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...	R and B	18	4832	05:13 PM Jun 9, 2016 by Cupie
	Roof repairs (Preview) Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...	JOFFG	4	1450	07:24 PM Jun 8, 2016 by JOFFG
	Kenwood radio kdc-u456 clock. (Preview) I've just installed a new old stock Kenwood kdc-u456 radio in the back of our Winnebago for wife to use to help her sleep. I have downloaded the manual, as I need to set it up. Now all has gone well with the tuning etc but the clock insists that it is only 24 hour and she would rather it to be 12 hour. It does not s...	Baggie	1	914	06:11 PM Jun 8, 2016 by macka17
	Latest D-Max towing in auto (Preview) Guys and gals ...just wondering if any of you have a 2015/16 D-Max 3lt TD auto ..Just wondering what advice you would give regarding towing say a 2.3t van on the flat and up hills regarding auto transmission.. Thinking seriously about getting one very soon.. Look forward to your replies both good and b...	Crazy Dog	19	4721	10:28 AM Jun 8, 2016 by lizard
	2008 XLT Ford Ranger dual cab diesel (Preview) G'day Nomads, I am wondering if anyone out there has some first hand knowledge on the pros and cons of this vehicle ? Any info would be appreciated Regards Nobby	Nobby Simpson	11	2236	08:04 PM Jun 7, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Gas cooktop in Van. (Preview) Hi Just back from 2 week roadtrip. We only use the gas cooktop in our Jayco Dove to boil the kettle. First half of the trip the cooker was ok. Then it stopped getting gas thru. Plenty of gas in bottle, Gas is fine to fridge and no gas leaks. Any ideas why there isnt any gas to the cooker ?. Much appreciated...	Granty	6	1301	01:48 PM Jun 7, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Electronic Stability Control (Preview) Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...	AndynAL	3	1836	12:40 PM Jun 7, 2016 by PeterD
	Shower base repairs (Preview) I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil	woolman	4	1392	11:13 AM Jun 7, 2016 by woolman
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